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BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com It isn’t clear how long Al Pridgen will remain mayor of Pinewood.

In mid-October, he told The Item that he had been undergoing medical tests in North Carolina, and that while his stepson had sold the house he’d stayed at in Pinewood, the new owner was allowing him to continue to live in the home at 213 East Fulton St. until he got his results. Once he knew where his PRIDGEN health stood, Pridgen told The Item he would make a decision on whether to remain the mayor of Pinewood or move to North Carolina for treatment and to be with family.

“I’ll have to make a decision on the mayorship in the next few days,” Pridgen said in SEE MAYOR, PAGE A8

Possible renaming of career center gains more support

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Mamie Smith, official poll manager, poll worker Tianna Brewer and Sumter County Voter Registration/Elections Deputy Director Nathaniel Binbow help Terrance Wilson as he prepares to vote in the Mayesville Town Council election Tuesday at the Mayesville Fire Station.

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BY JIM HILLEY Special to The Item With absentee votes yet to be counted, Annette Anderson and Kell Compton garnered enough votes to claim seats on the Mayesville Town Council in Tuesday’s election. In the vote, the top two candidates were elected.

Sumter County Voter Registration and Elections Deputy Director Nathaniel Binbow said there were not enough absentee votes to change the results.

Anderson, who was first elected to council in a special election in April, was the leading vote getter with 122 votes, followed by Compton with 90 votes. Unsuccessful candidates were Mary Miller with 62 votes, Jerry Ward with 13 votes and Paul McCombs with 10.

“I feel wonderful,” Anderson said. “I was able to finish out Selena Smith’s term, and now I am starting my own term and am ready to get to work.”

“I want to thank those who had

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com Sumter County Career Center teachers and administrators received additional support for their continued push to rename the school during a public forum Monday night at the school.

Former school director Bobby Anderson, who led the school for 25 years, said he thought changing the name to the Sumter Career and Technology Center would reflect the new direction of the school.

“It’s done a great job as the career center; however, a new name for it as the Sumter Career and Technology Center would be

Mayesville Town Council vote totals

• Annette Anderson (i) — 122 • Kell Compton — 90 Mary Miller — 62 Jerry Ward — 13 Paul McCombs — 10

enough confidence in me to elect me to the council,” she said.

Compton, who ran unsuccessfully for Smith’s term in April, will SEE ELECTION, PAGE A5

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SHS graduate’s team has shot at $1M from Doritos contest

BY JIM HILLEY Special to The Item When television viewers see a Doritos commercial in February 2014, it could have a Sumter flavor.

Tyrone Neal, a graduate of Sumter High School, is the producer of an entry into the

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“Me and some classmates found out about the Doritos contest, and we decided to put something together as a class,” Neal said. “Then we realized we can try to win this thing.”

The communicationsbroadcasting class Neal was taking split into three teams,

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“I had a writer, a photo director and a production assistant,” he said.

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Neal, who is a senior communications major at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., said the idea of entering the contest began about two months ago.

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story on NPR this week highlighted a small trend in churches across the country that incorporates recreational alcohol consumption into their regular worship service in an effort to reach a younger generation.

I listened over the din of a slightly inebriated verse of “Be Thou My Vision” at such a church service located in Portland, Ore., as a transgender individual stood to publicly decry the notion that his recently deceased pet didn’t have a soul.

It had the feeling of a parody sketch à la “Saturday Night Live,” not a church. It was all together absurd, but I couldn’t immediately quite pinpoint why. I thought, “Is this the type of activity churches must engage in to reach a generation unconcerned with corporate worship?”

Statistics show that the younger generation is leaving the church in droves. The motto of this generation could be “spiritual but not religious,” meaning it’s the pursuit of the vague idea of spirituality, not religious rules. Many of this generation said meaningful spirituality can be found elsewhere, such as in friendships, having children or by following their dreams.

Basically, adherence to a particular religion isn’t a priority to them. As a result, ministries across the nation are scrambling to come up with a stopgap to the exodus. The aforementioned ministry is one such attempt.

But I think there is a line that we come dangerously close to crossing once we start pandering to an individual’s personal practices rather than touting the truth of the faith message. The difference is the thrust of our message — will it focus on truth or on relatability?

In his ministry, Jesus socialized with people of dubious morals in an effort to further His message. The religious authorities often criticized the practice. Jesus didn’t see just sinners; He saw people who needed to be reached. He also didn’t condone their lifestyle; He simply presented the convicting truth and asked that they follow it.

But this end-justifies-the-means strategy adopted by some ministries is not one we should readily implement as a faith community. If someone comes to church because he or she is allowed to drink, then the takeaway is dramatically off message.

Our aim as purveyors of faith is to present truth unencumbered by worldly distractions.

I’m not trying to register an opinion on alcohol consumption among believers. I just think that our evangelical efforts don’t have to involve any questionable practices to reach the lost.

There is a real danger we face as believers when we start catering our faith message to the preferences of those we are trying to reach. This, of course, is not to say we cannot reach out to others where they are. In Scripture, we are called to do so.

Problems will occur when we acquiesce to the idea that we must rewrite our core beliefs so that someone somewhere will find them relevant. Must the truth be tempered or watered down so that it can be palatable to those we are trying to reach?

We have an obligation to our faith and to our God to uphold His most excellent commands for our lives. The basis of a spiritual conversion is that we turn away from a lifestyle unpleasing to God, not incorporate it into our personal preferences. We should make no apologies of the sacrifice involved in a faith-based lifestyle.

Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

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COLUMBIA (AP) — A new national study estimates that 336,000 South Carolinians are eligible for subsidies under the federal health care law if they buy insurance through the government’s problem-riddled website.

An analysis released Tuesday by the California-based Kaiser Family Foundation estimates 17 million people nationwide could qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost of health care premiums if they go through online marketplaces.

South Carolina is among 36 states where the federal government is running the exchange, which has been a technology fiasco since its Oct. 1 rollout.

The White House pledges that the website will work for most people by the end of the month.

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Case prompts security concerns COLUMBIA (AP) — A South Carolina man said he wants his personal information removed from the federal health care marketplace after it inadvertently went to a man in North Carolina trying to log onto the government website.

Columbia attorney Thomas Dougall said Tuesday federal officials have yet to contact him about the security breach.

His case prompted questions in Washington about the security of the mate refers to people who are uninsured or buy their own health care policies and who fall within eligible income ranges.

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website that’s been riddled with technical problems since its Oct. 1 launch.

Medicare chief Marilyn Tavenner told a Senate committee that Dougall’s issue was fixed Monday with a software update. But Dougall said he still doesn’t know the extent of the breach, and he wants his data deleted.

Dougall said he emailed the administration after learning last Friday that a North Carolina resident received his information.

up to $45,960. A two-person family could earn a maximum of $62,040, while a family of four could earn up to $94,200.

People who earn less than 100 percent of the federal poverty threshold receive no subsidies.

The federal law assumed that adults earning up to 138 percent of

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Name released in moped shooting Lewis Edward Boyd, 61, of 1064 Starks Road, was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that reportedly occurred in the Summerton area of Clarendon County between 6:48 p.m. to 7:24 p.m.

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Investigators from the Clarendon County Sher-

iff’s Office responded to Clarendon Memorial Hospital’s emergency room in reference to a gunshot victim late Saturday evening. The 50-year-old man told law enforcement that he was walking on U.S. 301 in Summerton when the suspect pulled up to him on a moped, according to the report. The suspect told the victim he owed him money before pointing a chrome hand-

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27 cats, 2 of them dead, found in home MYRTLE BEACH — A Myrtle Beach couple is in jail charged with animal cruelty after 27 cats were found in their mobile home. Two of the cats were dead.

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Authorities had responded to reports of cats living in an abandoned mobile home.

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CELEBRATING 36 YEARS OF SERVING THE PUBLIC Sgt. Charles Drake, right, who retired Thursday after a 36-year career in law enforcement, stands with the department’s new recruiting officer, Sgt. Tyshica Gayle. Drake started his law enforcement career in 1977 when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a law enforcement specialist. He retired in 1998 after 21 years of dedicated service as the chief investigator with the 20th Security Forces Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base. After retiring from military service, he joined the Bishopville Police Department, where he served for five years, rising to the rank of sergeant.

Drake joined the Sumter Police Department in 2003 as a patrolman and worked his way up to the rank of sergeant and was assigned as the department’s recruitment officer. During the past four years, Drake strove to find and recruit quality officers for the department. He encourages anyone with an aspiration to be a police officer to follow his or her dream. “It takes a special person to be a police officer, but there is no other rewarding career that will give you the sense of fulfillment than being able to help others in need,” said Drake.

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City’s possible agreement with SCE&G could net $70K

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com A new franchise agreement between the city and the state power company could net Sumter an extra $70,000.

City Council approved first reading of a new fee agreement with South Carolina Electric & Gas on Tuesday to permit the company to operate gas lines on city right-ofways. City Attorney Eric Shytle said the new terms would increase the rate SCE&G currently pays from its gross sales revenue.

“The rate will go up from 3 percent to 5 percent,” Shytle said. “We currently make $132,000. Now it will go up to about $200,000.”

The agreement will give SCE&G a 20-year franchise to run its gas infrastructure along or under city streets, with an option to renew for an additional 10 years and year to year thereafter.

Shytle said the terms of the agreement are standard and are similar to what the power company has with Columbia.

Negotiations on a new agree-

Sumter City Council Ordinance Status Ordinance

1st Reading

Authorization of a Franchise Agreement with South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G).

Nov. 5: Approved unanimously

Amendment to Chapter 90, Article III of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sumter Nov. 5: Approved relating to sanitary sewers, sewage, and unanimously wastewater disposal. p ment usually follow a set pattern.

“They ask for as much (time) as they can,” the attorney said, while the city tries to reset its rates as high as it can, “unless we become the highest in the state. That’s the cap.”

Council also voted to change some wording to the city’s sewer ordinance related to sewage treatment in order to match mandates from the Environmental Protection Agency and the S.C. Depart-

ment of Health and Environmental Control.

“We’ll be better able to enforce the legislation,” said Assistant City Manager Al Harris. “The ordinance will have some teeth in it.”

Also approved was a resolution awarding the contract for streetscaping on South Main Street, with plans to improve the intersection with Bartlette Street. J.F. Contractors of Sumter submitted the winning bid of $594,267, of which $242,094.50 for inter-

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section improvements will be funded by the capital penny sales tax.

Finally, just before Veterans Day, council approved a resolution proposed by the local chapter of the Military Order of Purple Hearts designating Sumter a Purple Heart city.

“From all the research I’ve done, there are seven or eight in North Carolina, but only one other city in South Carolina is a Purple Heart city, and that’s Columbia,” said retired Gen. William “Dutch” Hol-

land in offering the resolution.

Council approved the measure unanimously.

“My father received the Purple Heart in World War II,” said Mayor Joe McElveen. “So when I found out about the possibility of our being a Purple Heart city, we were intrigued.”

“We have so many veterans here,” Holland said. “It’s a great way to recognize the city.”

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Thomas Edward Durant Jr., 35, of 34 Reese St., was charged with driving under suspension, first offense; failure to stop for blue lights; and driving under the influence, first offense, after a traffic stop between 10:50 and 10:55 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Miller Road and Guignard Drive. Law enforcement reportedly spotted a black 2004 Chevrolet Impala speeding, and when the officers signaled to stop, the car sped away. While placing the suspect under arrest, the officer smelled alcohol, according to the report.

Jeffery Jerome Tomlin, 44, of 2505 Brogdon Circle, was charged with driving under suspension, third offense, after a traffic stop between 6:43 and 6:44 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of North Washington Street. Law enforcement spotted a blue Honda without its lights on and initiated a traffic stop. According to the report, the suspect was identified as the driver, and a license check revealed his license was suspended.

Robert Elijah Smith, 55, of 212 Brooklyn St., was charged with criminal domestic violence after an incident that reportedly occurred between 1:30 and 2:10 p.m.

Saturday in the 200 block of Brooklyn Street. A 49-year-old woman sustained a cut to her leg.

The suspect reportedly told law enforcement he was swinging the knife during an argument and accidentally cut her. The suspect then told officers where he hid the knife.

The woman was uncooperative, according to the report. She was treated on scene by EMS and transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Felix Nathaniel Workman, 32, of 2781 Browning Ridge Drive, was charged with trespass, resisting police and threatening a life public official after an incident in the 200 block of Brown Street about 9:51 a.m. Saturday. Law enforcement responded to a report of the suspect trespassing and after a short foot chase arrested him. After he was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, the suspect reportedly threatened an officer at the detention center.

Rederick Desmond Robinson, 34, of 9 Reese St., was charged with discharging a firearm

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within city limits, simple possession of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine after an incident that reportedly occurred about 9:29 p.m. Saturday in the 300 block of Adams Avenue. Law enforcement responded to shots fired and spotted the suspect walking toward a vehicle that matched a description given by witnesses. A black Smith & Wesson .357-caliber revolver with wooden grips and a small, yellow plastic bag with 1.5 grams of marijuana were recovered from the scene. A small, clear plastic bag with 2 grams of suspected crack cocaine and a small scale were found in the vehicle, according to the report.

Robert Green, 59, of 1995 Forest Drive, was charged with criminal domestic violence after an incident that reportedly occurred about 5:44 p.m. Sunday in the 1000 block Forest Drive. A 41-year-old woman reportedly told law enforcement that he punched her in the face.

ARMED ROBBERY:

A 52-year-old pizza delivery man was reportedly robbed of $69 worth of food between 11:25 and 11:32 p.m. Saturday in the 500 block of West Oakland Avenue. A black man between the ages of 15 and 25 standing about 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 200 pounds held a black gun to the delivery man’s right cheek and told him to “give it up� twice, according to the report. Then two black women between the ages of 15 and 25, both standing about 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds, reportedly took the food.

A 51-year-old man reportedly told law enforcement that as he exited a store in the 200 block of Broad Street about 8 p.m. Friday, an unknown suspect told him to give up his money and struck him in the head with an unknown object. The 51-year-old reportedly drove himself to a Columbia hospital.

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‘The Seagrave’ chosen as series’ 20th ornament to adorn Christmas trees FROM STAFF REPORTS GET YOUR ORNAMENT

Sumter Volunteers Inc. continues its annual Sumter Keepsakes ornament series with “The Seagrave,� a representation of a 1924 Seagrave fire truck that sits in the children’s playground at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. The history of the fire truck is included with the ornament, now on sale.

The fire truck was purchased by the City of Sumter in 1929 to be placed in its fire house. The Seagrave was the first gas-powered fire truck for the town; horse-drawn vehicles had been used for years.

The new acquisition was a 1,000-gallon pumper truck; it had back brakes only, and the back wheels

The 2013 ornament, “The Seagrave,� is now on sale for $15 each. It can be purchased at the Sumter Volunteer Office, 12 W. Liberty St., in Suite H of the Liberty Center; at the Elephant Ear Gallery on Bultman Drive; at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce on West Calhoun Street; at the Swan Lake Visitors Center; and at the Sumter County Treasurer’s Office.

were chain driven, like a bicycle. The tires were soft and foam filled to prevent the chains from breaking while the Seagrave was racing to a fire; the chains on fire trucks with hard tires tended to break.

The Seagrave was the favorite fire truck in the station until its retirement in 1950.

For two decades, the beloved truck sat behind the firehouse; then in 1970, the city donated it to the playground, where for the next 40 years it entertained Sumter children and visitors and was photographed with thousands of children — and not a few adults.

In 2009, the city’s insurance company determined that the Seagrave no longer complied with its regulations, and it was moved to Sumter Fire Department’s training facility for the next four years.

In 2013, through the efforts of The Friends of Swan Lake, the fire truck was

completely refurbished. Many individuals and companies donated labor and materials to make the project happen; among these were G&G Metal Fabrication, Aycock-Richardson Monuments, Bailey Automotive and Carolina Truck and Trailer.

Thanks to their labors of love, the Seagrave was declared ready for children to play on, and in May 2013, it was returned to Swan Lake-Iris Gardens playground.

Now children climb on it daily, and the sound of laughter and the fire bell can be heard throughout the park.

Sumter Volunteers Inc.’s new Keepsakes ornament is a representation of “The Seagrave,� the recently restored 1924 fire truck seen at right that sits on the playground at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens.

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The Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 57 calls Sunday. Of those, 48 were medical, five were motor-vehicle wrecks, two were “other trauma,� and two were fire standbys.

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DORITOS from Page A1 my production assistant’s job was to get everything together on set and make sure the actors and everybody is ready and situated.�

The writer and an editor came up with the script, Neal said. “There were three different teams in our class, but we took ours the most seriously,� he said. “Ours was done with a lot of thought put into it.�

Taleysha Martin from Sumter, who is a junior at the university, also acts in the commercial.

After turning in a rough cut, the team heard back from the company, he said. “Doritos actually contacted us because they liked it but couldn’t use it,� Neal said. “The music didn’t match what they wanted.�

Neal said they needed to replace the music with music from Doritos website. “Once we got the feedback from them, we went back and changed some stuff around,� he said.

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Dylan Sheldon, editor; Bryon Croson, director of photography; Lily Smith, writer/director; and Tyrone Neal, producer/actor, are seen recently. The team produced a commercial they entered into the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl Contest. The top winner will receive $1M.

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The contest is open for another few weeks, Neal said.

Only after that will he know if his team’s entry is a winner.

According to the www. doritos.com website, two entries will be picked as winners, with the top winner getting a $1 million prize and the top two earning a chance

to work on the upcoming sequel to Marvel Comic’s “The Avengers� movie.

Neal said he will graduate from Liberty University in May 2014.

“My plan is to move out to Los Angeles,� he said. “In L.A. my main goal is to act, but if I end up producing, that would definitely start my career off.�

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away for living outside Mayesville town limits. “Everybody is presenting the right credentials,� she said. “There have been a couple of people who left their photo ID in the car,� Binbow said, “but everybody has had a photo ID.�

Binbow said he was in Sumter for technical support and “in case something goes wrong.�

Smith and poll worker Tianna Brewer called the turnout “pretty good.� By the end of the day, more than 30 percent of the eligible voters had cast ballots.

Already serving as elected officials in Mayesville

are councilors Katherina Carolina and Nancy Williams and Mayor Randolph Anderson. Their terms will expire in 2015.

Tuesday’s election was the first in the area conducted since South Carolina’s voter ID laws passed challenges in court. According to the new law, registered voters must present a South Carolina driver’s license or Department of Motor Vehicles ID, a voter registration card with photo, a federal military ID or a U.S. passport as a photo ID at a polling place.

Registered voters can get a voter registration card with a photo from the voter

registration and elections office in their county by providing their date of birth and last four digits of their Social Security number.

Voters with a current, non-photo voter registration card can fill out a provisional ballot and affidavit stating why they could not obtain a photo ID; the vote will be counted unless officials have reason to think the affidavit is false.

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Toal, Pleicones tout skills for top legal job COLUMBIA — Associate Justice Costa Pleicones told a panel on Tuesday that he has both the experience and desire to step up to the top position on South Carolina’s Supreme Court, stressing his willingness to follow the law even if it means he often dissents from the majority.

In her own pursuit for another term, Chief Justice Jean Toal told the same panel that she has a proven track record leading the state’s $61 million court system and said she needs more time to see some long-term projects through to fruition.

Both justices appeared Tuesday before the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, a 10-member panel that determines if candidates are qualified for the posts they seek.

fill the seat of Patricia Jackson, who did not run for reelection. “I hope to work for the good of Mayesville,� he said. “I hope we can take some steps forward.�

Compton said he is a strong supporter of historic preservation.

Poll manager Mamie Smith said there were no problems with South Carolina’s new voter ID laws during the election, though a few voters were turned

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Michele Pyle and her Chesapeake retriever, Cocky, are seen in Aiken on Oct. 23. Pyle and Cocky recently joined HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, a nonprofit organization that sends dogs and handlers trained in crisis response to areas across the United States that have experienced a disaster.

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BY AMY BANTON The Aiken Standard AIKEN — When Cocky walks into a room, his honey-colored eyes seem to immediately focus on someone who needs a little comfort.

This Chesapeake retriever, whose owner is Michele Pyle of Wagener, has recently joined a nationwide team of other canines that are part of HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response.

This nonprofit organization sends dogs and their trainers to areas across the United States that recently experienced a disaster, so they may offer emotional support to those affected. The organization started in 2001 when it first responded to the 9/11 events. “The animals are so good at calming people down and getting them through a disaster after the fact,� Pyle said.

Pyle has been breeding and training dogs for about 20 years with her husband, Chuck.

Chuck is a military veteran, and for about three years, they have taken Cocky and his father, Seamus, to the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Columbia to visit patients.

The dogs have brought

much joy and many smiles to the veterans’ faces.

They have visited posttraumatic stress disorder patients and those in the longterm care center. It quickly became obvious that Cocky loved people, and they loved him back.

Pyle later learned about the HOPE organization and started the process to get Cocky trained for the program.

The screening and workshop were thorough, Chuck said.

Both the dog and handler are trained in stress management and crisis response.

They undergo trial runs that include riding on various types of public transportation and learning to navigate airport security as well as loading onto an airplane. The dogs actually ride along with their handlers when traveling by air to a disaster site, Pyle said.

Once a dog and handler are accepted into the program, the teams continue response drills and FEMA management training courses during their time with the organization. “It’s a commitment,� Pyle said.

Before proceeding with the training, each candidate is evaluated, Pyle said.

A canine that works well with people and other dogs is typically a good candidate for a therapy program, Pyle said.

Having a caring, calm personality helps, too.

The best part about this type of therapy work is bringing a little happiness to those suffering, but it can be an extremely emotional task, Pyle said.

HOPE responds to wildfires, mass shootings, train derailments, hurricanes and other emergencies. “You’re dealing with people who have lost almost everything,� Pyle said. “You watch them clutch onto your dog, and all they want is a little bit of comfort and love.�

Cocky and Pyle haven’t responded to a disaster yet as they just got started, but they’re ready to do so when the time comes. Chuck plans to join his wife as a team leader with the organization.

Michele said she thinks there is only one other dog and handler involved in HOPE in South Carolina. She said it’s a worthwhile program, and she hopes other South Carolinians get involved. “South Carolina has given us a lot,� she said while giving Cocky a loving pat on the head. “We just wanted to give back.�

WASHINGTON — Debating whether to seek a strep test for that sore throat? One day there could be an app for that: Researchers are developing a home scorecard that aims to prevent thousands of unnecessary trips to the doctor for this common complaint.

More than 12 million people make doctors’ visits for a sore throat every year. Usually the culprit is a virus that they just have to wait out with a little TLC. In fact, the risk of strep throat is low enough for adults that doctors may skip testing them, deciding not to bother after running down a list of symptoms. That can leave patients wondering why they spent hours in the waiting room and had to pay the doctor’s bill. “If you could know that your risk was low enough that you wouldn’t even be tested, you might actually save yourself a visit,� said Dr. Andrew Fine, an emergency physician at Boston Children’s Hospital.

The trick: Combine some of the symptoms that doctors look for with a bit of computer data to tell if strep throat is circulating in your geographical region. If the bug’s in your neighborhood, that increases the chances that you’ve caught it, said Dr. Kenneth Mandl, a Harvard professor and informatics specialist with Boston Children’s.

As a first step, Fine and Mandl turned to

the records of more than 70,000 sore-throat patients who got strep tests and had their symptoms recorded at CVS MinuteClinics in six states between 2006 and 2008. They determined those people’s risk of strep using the experimental scorecard approach and checked the computer model’s accuracy against the strep test results.

Nationally, identifying those with less than a 10 percent chance of strep throat could save 230,000 doctor visits a year, the team reported Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

The method wasn’t perfect: It meant 8,500 strep cases would have been missed, or the diagnosis delayed, concluded the government-funded study.

But Mandl said it’s unlikely that would lead to lasting harm as most of those infections would clear up on their own, or persisting pain eventually would send patients to the doctor. And he noted that the rapid-strep tests that doctors use in their offices can miss cases, too.

Much more research is needed to prove if the method would work in everyday life and if a mobile app or a phone call to the doctor would be the best approach.

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ast week’s column, “Is There a Way Out?”, generated quite a few responses, some a bit angry. Some people were offended by my reference to Social Security and Medicare as entitlements or handouts.

They said that they worked for 45 years and paid into Social Security and Medicare and how dare I refer to the money they now receive as an entitlement.

These people have been duped by Congress and shouldn’t be held totally accountable for such a belief. Let’s examine the plethora of congressional Social Security lies. I’ll leave the Medicare lies for an- Walter other colWILLIAMS umn.

The Social Security pamphlet of 1936 read, “Beginning November 24, 1936, the United States Government will set up a Social Security account for you. ...

The checks will come to you as a right” (http://tinyurl.com/maskyul).

Therefore, Americans have been led to believe that Social Security is like a retirement account and money placed in it is their property. The fact of the matter belies that belief.

A year after the Social Security Act’s passage, it was challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court, in Helvering v.

Davis. The court held that Social Security is not an insurance program, saying, “The proceeds of both employee and employer taxes are to be paid into the Treasury like any other internal revenue generally, and are not earmarked in any way.”

In a 1960 case, Flemming v.

Nestor, the Supreme Court held, “To engraft upon the Social Security system a concept of ‘accrued property rights’ would deprive it of the flexibility and boldness in adjustment to everchanging conditions which it demands.”

Decades after Americans had been duped into thinking that the money taken from them was theirs, the Social Security Administration belatedly — and very quietly — tried to clean up its history of deception. Its website explains, “Entitlement to Social Security benefits is not (a) contractual right.” It adds: “There has been a temptation throughout the program’s history for some people to suppose that their FICA payroll taxes entitle them

to a benefit in a legal, contractual sense. ... Congress clearly had no such limitation in mind when crafting the law” (http://tinyurl. com/49p8fl2). The Social Security Administration failed to mention that it was the SSA itself, along with Congress, that created the lie that “the checks will come to you as a right.”

Here’s my question to those who protest that their Social Security checks are not an entitlement or handouts: Seeing as Congress has not “set up a Social Security account for you” containing your Social Security and Medicare “contributions,” where does the money you receive come from? I promise you it’s neither Santa Claus nor the tooth fairy. The only way Congress can send checks to Social Security and Medicare recipients is to take the earnings of a person currently in the workforce. The way Congress conceals its Ponzi scheme is to dupe Social Security and Medicare recipients into thinking that it’s their money that is put away and invested. Therefore, Social Security recipients want their monthly check and are oblivious about who has to pay and the pending economic calamity that awaits future generations because of the federal government’s $100 trillion-plus unfunded liability, of which Social Security and Medicare are the major parts.

Pointing to the congressional lies and future economic chaos is not the same as calling for a cessation of checks going out to recipients. Instead, it’s a call for the recognition that we’ve made a mistake that needs to be corrected while there’s time to avoid a calamity. It’s also a call for us to recognize that we all share in the blame and hence the burden to make it right. Politicians have little interest in doing something about an economic calamity that will happen in 2030 or 2040; they only care about the next election.

Older Americans, who own most of the political clout, must lead the fight to get Congress to do something about entitlement programs. Of course, the alternative is continued belief in the Social Security and Medicare myth and the heck with future generations.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. © 2013 creators.com

CORRECTION A sentence in the Sunday, Nov. 3, editorial that appeared on the Opinion Page was in error. Referring to President Obama’s promise that the Affordable Care Act is a good deal, the editorial read: “For the fewer than 5 million per-

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State museum celebrates 25 years

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n Oct. 29, the South Carolina State Museum observed 25 years of service to the Palmetto State and its visitors.

For two-and-half decades, the museum has been educating schoolchildren, engaging families and entertaining guests. We are proud of the impact we have made during that time and are excited about the future as we launch the museum into the next quarter century.

The idea of building a state museum began in 1968, and five years later, the state legislature, under Gov. John C. West, established the South Carolina Museum Commission. The small staff, during a period of 15 years, built the museum’s collection from the ground up.

After 20 years, the state museum finally opened to the public on Oct. 29, 1988, with the support of Gov. Carroll Campbell, our state’s legislators and many more great people.

We call the museum “South Carolina under One Roof” because it truly is a place where guests of all ages can encounter the culture, history and uniqueness of virtually every phase of South Carolina through our diverse collection, engaging programs and fascinating exhibits. Our collection contains more than 100,000 artifacts spread over four disciplines — art, history, natural history and science/technology.

Let me offer a few highlights of the museum’s impact on our state: • Since the museum opened its doors, more than 4.5 million visitors have ad-

mired and learned from our exhibitions and programs.

• The museum delivers approximately $22 million in economic impact each year to the state.

• More than 65,000 South Carolina schoolchildren from all 46 counties tour the museum each year, free of charge.

• Since its opening, the museum has presented more than 125 changing exhibitions on subjects as diverse as ancient Egypt, outer space, dinosaurs and even South Carolina football.

WILLIE We have CALLOWAY loved bringing the great story of South Carolina to the people of our state and out-of-state tourists, and we look forward to celebrating our 25th anniversary by opening our long-awaited expansion project, “Windows to New Worlds.” The project, slated to open in 2014, is the result of more than 15 years of planning, designing and fundraising and will add more than 70,000 square feet of new and renovated space to the museum.

The project will position the state museum for the next 25 years. Once complete, the museum will be the only attraction in the nation to have a state-of-theart observatory, a 55-foot digital-dome planetarium and theater and an immersive 4D theater under one roof. We expect the new expansion to draw an additional 100,000 visitors in its first full year. School visitation is expected to grow by 25,000 as new standardsbased lessons and programs

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will be possible, especially in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering and math. It also will help close the “access” gap to disadvantaged children across the state through enhanced distance learning opportunities.

The project will transform the museum into a true cultural destination for travelers, bringing in additional tax revenues and significantly boosting revenue for local retail shops, restaurants and hotels.

None of these accomplishments would be possible without the help and support of many people. We want to express our deepest gratitude to the many contributors who have supported us through the years, from state legislators and governors who helped us get started and have continued to support us, to members of the South Carolina Museum Commission and the board members of the State Museum Foundation, to our donors, museum members, volunteers and our talented, loyal staff, several of whom have served the museum since its opening. We also thank you, the public, for your support through visits and patronage. We serve for your benefit.

Though 25 years is a landmark occasion, the state museum is still a very young institution. Please join us as we grow into the next quartercentury of documenting, preserving and exhibiting the history and culture of our wonderful state. It promises to be a thrilling adventure.

Willie Calloway is the executive director of the South Carolina State Museum.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Failures of one don’t represent whole race I am compelled to respond to Warren Fordham’s most recent comments. After traveling to over 15 countries and believing that I have met some real yahoos, regardless of race or nationality, along comes this yahoo Fordham,

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from the place I call home, Manning. In reference to President Obama, Mr. Fordham stated, “and because of his failures, they likely will never elect another black president.” How ignorant is that?

Since when has the failure of one person (still open to individual interpretation) de-

termined failure among an entire race? With only two months remaining in 2013, I doubt that anyone can rise to the level and wrest away the 2013 Most Ignorant Remark of Year away from Fordham.

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MAYOR from Page A1 the Oct. 17 article. “It will probably be sometime next week.”

But during subsequent calls the week of Oct. 21 through 25, as well as the last week of October into November, Pridgen has not made his decision public when he answers and returns phone calls.

“I’m about ready to do it but not quite,” he said Monday. “I have a few things to take care of. I definitely will have a decision by Thursday.”

He also declined to give specifics about his current address.

Meanwhile, Mayor Pro Tem Sarah Mathis has been the acting mayor for about six weeks.

“We’re not in a bind,” said the Furman High School and Morris College graduate. “There hadn’t been any serious decision that couldn’t be handled. Everything has been going on just as normal, and if we have any questions, we can ask him if we need to.”

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new residence to be eligible. If he steps down, Mathis will serve as interim mayor for nearly four months. A special election will be held 13 Tuesdays after his effective resignation.

Pridgen’s stay as mayor has not been without controversy.

From the beginning, the “outsider” label of the retired North Carolina businessman drew some complaints, namely from the former mayor, Jimmy Richardson. Pridgen won the seat in 2010 by a 2-1 margin against the then 12-year-incumbent Richardson and defeated him again in 2012.

During Pridgen’s time in office, questions were also raised about the Freedom of Information Act and about how council was spending the town’s money, especially by former councilwoman Jennifer Johnson.

While Mathis was not an incumbent in 2012, she had served on council two terms in the past 12 years.

Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

SUPPORT from Page A1 great,” Anderson said.

“It would add the technology side to it, and that’s where the rest of the state, a lot of it, is.”

Anderson’s comments came at the end of the meeting during which school officials took the 30 attendees, including most of the Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees, on a tour of a part of the campus. During the tour, several of the school’s instructors explained to the crowd how training students in technological advancements is becoming a staple of the school.

“There’s a million ways we can use technology in this shop,” said James Boone, automotive and diesel mechanics teacher at the campus next to Sumter High School, stressing, among other things, the need for his students to be computer literate.

“In the olden days, there would be a million books around the automotive shop to get information,” Boone said.

Larry Culick, a welding instructor at the school, said the school was fortunate to have state-of-the-art equipment, which requires the students to learn problem-solving skills with the advanced

equipment to be ready for the workforce.

“Welding is all about technology,” Culick said.

Spearheaded by career center director Shirrie Miller, the effort to change the name of the school has now been underway for about a month and has been endorsed by interim superintendent Dr. Frank Baker. Like the teachers during the tour, Miller stressed that technological training has been a large part of the school’s responsibilities, and changing the name of the school would only reinforce that to the public.

Along those lines, Miller pointed out a recent survey of the 2012 graduates from the school showed 93 percent of the former students were either in post-secondary education, the military or in the workforce in the area they studied at the career center.

The name change proposal first came before the district’s trustees during a meeting last month; however, by a 5-0 vote, the board members tabled the proposal, saying they wanted more time to learn more about the school’s new direction.

Reach Braden Bunch at (803) 774-1201.

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Welding instructor Larry Culick, right, fields questions from Sumter School District trustee the Rev. Ralph Canty during a tour of Sumter County Career Center on Monday.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will learn a lot if LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A challenge can be you observe the way others handle situations expected. You are best not to handle or do things. The changes you make based on whatever you face in a traditional manner. The what you discover will help you avoid element of surprise will give you an edge. interference.

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animal control pet of the week

Momma, a hound mix, is available for adoption at Sumter Animal Control. She was picked up by Animal Control as a pregnant stray and gave birth shortly after her arrival.

Sadly, none of her 10 puppies survived.

Momma is roughly 8-12 months old, sweet and energetic. She loves attention and cats.

To adopt Momma or one of the other many wonderful pets available, visit Animal Control at 1240 Winkles Road. Call (803) 4362066 for further details. Find Sumter Animal Control on Facebook.

SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

THE ITEM To contact the Sports Department, call (803) 774-1241 or e-mail sports@theitem.com

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Sheriff: Robbery not motive in RB Miles shooting COLUMBIA (AP) — Investigators have determined that former University of South Carolina football player Kenny Miles was not being robbed when he was shot in a parking lot near Columbia.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Tuesday that his deputies still are not sure how the 23-year-old running back ended up with a gunshot wound to his upper arm Monday.

“At this point we know

Kenny Miles was shot. Where he was shot, why he was shot and how he was shot, we don’t know,” Lott said.

Miles was shot around 1 p.m. at an industrial park on a dead-end street just off Interstate 26 near Irmo. He initially LOTT told deputies a man was trying to take his championship rings and money.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

ALSTON

MCDANIEL Offensive Player Name: Jason McDaniel School: Crestwood Position: Running back Highlights: McDaniel rushed for 282 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries in the Knights’ 35-13 victory over Lakewood. McDaniel had scoring runs of 69, 43, 18 and 13 yards.

BRAYBOY

Defensive Player Name: Kitrell Alston School: Crestwood Position: Defensive end Highlights: Alston had 19 total tackles, five solo stop, three tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks and a QB hurry in the Knights’ 35-13 victory over Lakewood.

Offensive Lineman Name: Troy Brayboy School: Sumter Position: Tackle Highlights: Brayboy graded out at 85 percent and had four knockdown blocks in the Gamecocks’ 31-6 victory over Conway.

SHS had 414 yards of total offense, including 269 yards on the ground.

The players will be honored at the weekly breakfast meeting of The Sumter Touchdown Club on Friday. The meeting will be held at the Quality Inn on Broad Street beginning at 7:15 a.m.

Brayboy, Alston, McDaniel earn POTW honors

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The Crestwood Knights won the Region VI-3A football title with a 35-13 victory over Lakewood last Friday.

They needed some big performances to pull it off, and they got it on both sides of the football.

Running back Jason McDaniel rambled for 282 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries to lead the offense, and defensive end Kitrell Alston had 19 total tackles, five of them being for negative yardage to slow down the Gators offense. Because of their efforts, McDaniel has been selected The Item Offensive Player of the Week, while Alston is the Defensive Player of the Week.

Sumter offensive

tackle Troy Brayboy is the Offensive Lineman of the Week. The trio will be honored at the weekly breakfast meeting of the Sumter Touchdown Club on Friday at the Quality Inn located on Broad Street beginning at 7:15 a.m.

Former Clemson and National Football offensive lineman Roman Fry will be the guest speaker.

McDaniel has been sharing the rushing load with Ty’’Son Williams all season, but when Williams went out with an injury for a period of time against Lakewood, McDaniel became the featured back. And he responded in a big way.

“We needed him there because Ty’Son was out of there for a little while,” said Crestwood head coach Keith SEE POTW, PAGE B6

The investigation and statements from Miles led deputies to determine the original story was false, Lott said.

Lott said it doesn’t appear anything was taken from Miles.

He refused to say if Miles was conMILES tinuing to cooperate with deputies or why he might have made up the story about being robbed.

The Clarendon Hall Saints will be taking to the road in the first round of the SCISA 8-man football state playoffs as the No. 4 team from Region II. Their first-round foe will be Region I champion James Island Christian.

Clarendon Hall head coach Billy Carlisle knows it will be tough CARLISLE sledding for his team, but he also thinks his 7-3 squad can make it hard for the Lions as well.

“James Island is 8-1 and they’re used to winning,” Carlisle said. “I think in the region we play in though with Carolina, W.W. King and Wardlaw, you’ve got to bring it every week. Our players had to learn that, that they have to be prepared every week. I think they know that now.

“We’ve got to go out there and be

for 1,341 yards on 315 carries.

In his senior season in 2012, Miles ran for 359 yards on 104 carries as he got significant playing time after Lattimore was injured. The best game of his career came when he ran for 127 yards and a touchdown against Wofford. Miles scored two touchdowns in South Carolina’s 2011 Capital One Bowl win over Nebraska.

Miles graduated with a degree in criminal justice.

Easy choice Clemson QB glad he stayed another year

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press CLEMSON — Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd needs just one class to graduate in December so doesn’t have much to do most days out of football.

That’s the way he planned it.

Now, intends to savor every last moment of his final few weeks running the eighthranked Tigers offense.

“It’s all bitter sweet for me,” Boyd said Tuesday. “It’s one of these deals where you like, ‘Whoa, what happens from here?’ You know it becomes a job after this.”

Boyd’s lone course for his December graduation is a strength and conditioning class he’s taking on line.

“It’s harder than I thought it would be,” he said with a smile.

Things haven’t quite worked out like he planned, but Boyd said he does not regret passing on the NFL to play one more season at Clemson. Boyd and the Tigers had high expectations — he was among the preseason favorites for the Heisman Trophy while Clemson was chasing a national championship — but that has faded some after the 51-14 drubbing at home against third-ranked Florida State 51-14 on Oct. 19.

The Tigers (8-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) have rebounded with road wins over Maryland and Virginia the past two weeks and head into their week off with a renewed sense for a special season.

Those victories “let us know that we haven’t reached our

Saints poised for big game vs. JIC

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

“I’m not real happy with the resources and time we spent on this case chasing false leads,” Lott said.

No charges have been filed and the investigation continues.

Miles is expected to be released from the hospital Tuesday. A phone number for him could not be found.

Miles played high school football in Lawrenceville, Ga., and spent most of his career with the Gamecocks backing up Marcus Lattimore. He ran

PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SCHSL Playoffs 3A Brookland-Cayce at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.

2A Division II Garrett at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.

Regular Season Wando at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

SCISA Playoffs 3A Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Cardinal Newman at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m.

2A Thomas Sumter at Hilton Head Christian, 7 p.m.

8-Man Clarendon Hall at James Island Christian, 7:30 p.m.

clicking on all cylinders, but I think our guys are capable of doing that.”

The Saints will be riding a 5-game winning streak into the playoffs.

During that winning streak, they’ve allowed 28 points in a game twice; the other three games have been eight points or less.

“We’ve been playing really good SEE SAINTS, PAGE B6

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) during the Tigers’ 59-10 victory against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. on Saturday. Boyd decided to return to Clemson for his senior year instead of jumping to the NFL and both Boyd and Clemson are reaping the benefits.

peak yet,” safety Robert Smith said. “There’s better football to come.”

Boyd believes that, too.

He spends most of his time in football offices or on the practice field with his teammates, coaches and friends.

Boyd wants to soak up as much of camaraderie as possible before advancing to the next level.

He’s already spoken with some other upperclassmen about returning to an empty Death Valley after their final

home game against Citadel on Nov. 23 to reflect on how far they and the program have come.

“Each year, you start to grow more confident, you start to realize who you are, you start to become your own person,” he said. “At the end, you’re in the front row.”

Boyd’s happy with his season so far of 2,181 yards passing, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions. He’s second in the SEE BOYD, PAGE B4

SHS’ Wright named Big 16 lower state back of year

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The awards continue to come for Sumter High School cornerback Erick Wright.

After being selected to play in the North-South All-Star Football Game last week, Wright was named the Big 16 lower state back of the year by WRIGHT the South Carolina Football Coaches Association on Tuesday.

With this acknowledgment, Wright is part of the Palmetto Champions All-Star Football team.

He is one of 10 players KENNEDY who will be considered for the Palmetto Champions All-Star Back.

“I was pretty surprised when I

heard about it,” Wright said. “I’ve just been focusing on getting better as a player. This just shows that all of the hard work does pay off.”

Wright has been a ballhawk for the Gamecocks, who will carry a 5-5 record into Friday’s regular-season finale against Wando. He has seven interceptions and has broken up 16 passes.

He has 26 tackles, but seven of them came in last week’s 31-6 victory over Conway. He also had an interception and broke up four passes against the Tigers.

“Erick has really played well for us this season,” said SHS head coach Reggie Kennedy. “He’s had a big season, and it’s good to see him get this recognition.”

Along with the Back of the Year, 10 players are in the running for SEE WRIGHT, PAGE B6

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Bates, Hillcrest to play for middle school title today Bates Middle School and Hillcrest Middle School will play in the Sumter Middle School Conference championship football game on Wednesday at Sumter Memorial Stadium’s Freddie Solomon Field on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Bates is the top seed while Hillcrest is the No. 3 seed.

Admission to the game is $3 per person.

SPORTS ITEMS

MCCLENDON HIRED BY M’S

SEATTLE — Lloyd McClendon was hired as manager of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, taking over a rebuilding job that Eric Wedge walked away from.

McClendon becomes the third manager hired by general manager Jack Zduriencik. Wedge quit at the end of the Mariners’ fourth straight losing season, citing differences with the front office on how to move

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forward with improving the team. Wedge’s contract expired after the season.

The 54-year-old McClendon is the 16th full-time manager in club history. He takes over a club that went 71-91 last year. He will be formally introduced by the team on Thursday.

PANTHERS SIGN HANGARTNER

USA BROTHERS LOSE IN FINALS

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have announced they’ve resigned free agent guard/center Geoff Hangartner.

The 6-foot-5, 305pound Hangartner returns for a third stint with Carolina after being released in training camp.

WIFE OF EX-MLB GUILTY

DJOKOVIC BEATS FEDERER

MARIETTA, Ga. — Cobb County District Attorneys officials say the estranged wife of a former MLB pitcher has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and weapons charges.

District Attorney’s spokeswoman Kim Isaza said Tuesday that 37-year-old Anna Benson pleaded guilty to being armed with a gun when she went to Kris Benson’s suburban Atlanta home July 7 and demanded $30,000 from him.

LONDON — Roger Federer had never lost his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals since the elite tournament moved to London in 2009.

Until now, that is.

On the back of a chaotic and disappointing season, the former World No. 1 was beaten on Tuesday for the second time in less than a week by defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-2.

LONDON — Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo marked their debut at the ATP World Tour Finals with a win over three-time former champions and World No. 1 pair Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan 3-6, 6-3, 10-8, in Group A on Tuesday.

Dodig and Melo improved to 2-2 against the Bryans, beating the Americans for the second time in four weeks.

LA ANGELS HIRE DISARCINA

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Gary DiSarcina has been named the Los Angeles Angels’ third base coach.

Manager Mike Scioscia hired the longtime Angels shortstop on Tuesday. DiSarcina replaces Dino Ebel, who was promoted to bench coach in a shake-up of Scioscia’s staff.

From wire, staff reports

AREA SCOREBOARD

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ETC. SUMTER SPORTS HALL OF FAME

The Sumter Sports Hall of Fame will induct nine new members on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Sumter High School Commons Area beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The new inductees are Frank Galloway, Cleveland Pinkney, Katrina Anderson Sacoco, the late Robbie Evans, Tommy Player, the late Rudy Singleton, Dr. Arland Compton Jr,. Terry Kinard, Jimmy Noonan and Henry Marshall.

The induction ceremony will be sponsored by The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Sumter.

Tickets can be purchased on an individual basis for $25 per person, but tables can be purchased as well. A bronze table with seating for four will cost $100, a 6-seat Silver Table is $200 and an 8-seat Gold Table is $300.

Those who are interested in attending can send checks by mail to the The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, P.O. Box 2229, Sumter, SC, 29151, or contact the club at (803) 775-5006 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Individuals tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the event. All purchases are tax-deductible.

meeting will be held on Nov. 14 at the recreation department located at 155 Haynsworth Street.

For more information, call the recreation department at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc.org.

YOUTH LEAGUE SPONSORS

The Sumter County Recreation Department is looking for sponsors for its upcoming youth basketball season.

A team sponsorship is $150.

For more information, call Christopher Williams at (803) 436-2248 or email him at cwilliams@sumtercountysc.org.

ROAD RACING TURKEY TROT

Two local golfers recently made hole-in-ones at local courses.

Glenn Barsky of Manning aced the No. 17 hole at Wyboo Golf Club in Manning on Oct. 28. Glenn Brown of Manning made a hole-in-one on No. 16 at The Players Club in Manning on Oct. 24.

Both golfers entered their feats in the Santee Cooper Country “Hole In One” Award Program and will receive a parchment signed and sealed by Gov. Nikki Haley.

Registration is being taken for the 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Gobbler Dash to be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

The fee is $20 for a runner who registers by Nov. 25 and $10 for each additional family member. Late registration (Nov. 26-28) is $30 per individual and $15 for additional family members. The race is free for children ages 4-9.

There will be prizes for all participants and awards to the overall top three finishers. T-shirts are only guaranteed for the first 300 early registrants.

Check-in will be at 8 a.m. with the races starting at 9.

There will be special prizes and awards for the craziest hat, ugliest shots, most decorative water bottle, oldest and youngest finishers, first dog and first stroller across the finish line, the person that traveled the farthest and the Stan DuBose Award for the oldest finisher. To register online, go to www.ymcasumter.org. For more information,call (803) 774-1404 or go to www.facebook.com/SumterYmca.

BASKETBALL REC DEPARTMENT BASKETBALL

SHS TENNIS PLAYERS

Registration for the Sumter County Recreation Department’s youth basketball leagues is under way and will run through Thursday, Nov. 14.

The leagues are open to boys and girls ages 5-17 as of Sept. 1, 2013. The registration is $40 for 5-6 year olds and $45 for children ages 7-17.

No late registration will be taken. A coaches

The Sumter High School boys and girls varsity tennis programs are both looking for interested students at any of the seven Sumter County School District middle schools.

For more information, contact head girls and boys head coach Jason Loudenslager at (803) 3400165.

GOLF HOLE-IN-ONES

TENNIS

NBA ROUNDUP

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Bobcats top Knicks NEW YORK— Charlotte’s Kemba Walker scored 25 points to lead the Bobcats past the New York Knicks 102-97 on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks (1-3) were led by Carmelo Anthony’s 32 points.

The Bobcats improved to 2-2 on the year with the win.

HEAT RAPTORS

104 95

TORONTO — LeBron James scored a season-high 35 points, Dwyane Wade had 20 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 104-95 on Tuesday for their first road victory in three tries this season.

Ray Allen scored 14 points for Miami, which lost at Philadelphia on Oct. 30 and was beaten 101-100 at Brooklyn on Nov. 1.

James also had a sea-

son-high eight rebounds and eight assists as Miami topped 100 points for the fifth straight game, extending their team-record run to begin the season.

PACERS PISTONS

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Paul George scored 31 points, and the Indiana Pacers remained the NBA’s only unbeaten team with a 99-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

NETS JAZZ

104 88

NEW YORK — Brook Lopez scored a gamehigh 27 points, Deron Williams had 10 points and eight assists and the Brooklyn Nets ended their four-game losing streak to the Utah Jazz with a 104-88 victory Tuesday night.

SUNS PELICANS

104 98

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte’s Kemba Walker is pressured by New York’s Raymond Felton, left, and Andrea Bargnani (77) during the Bobcats’ 102-97 victory on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York.

NEW ORLEANS — Eric Bledsoe had 25 points, Gerald Green tied a career high with six 3-pointers and the

Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Pelicans 104-98 on Tuesday night.

From wire reports

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Barcelona, Spain -- AC Milan vs. Barcelona (FOX SPORTS 1).

2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Amsterdam, Netherlands -- Celtic vs. Ajax (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

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

7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Chicago at Indiana (ESPN).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Silver Slugger Awards (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Toronto at Charlotte (SPORTSOUTH).

7:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at New York Rangers (NBC SPORTS NETWORK), 8 p.m. -- College Football: Central Michigan at Ball State (ESPN2).

8 p.m. -- Women’s College Volleyball: Mississippi at Mississippi State (ESPNU).

9:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Dallas at Oklahoma City (ESPN).

4 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Turkish Airlines Open First Round from Antalya, Turkey (GOLF).

NBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 3 1 .750 – Toronto 2 1 .667 1/2 Brooklyn 1 2 .333 11/2 New York 1 2 .333 11/2 Boston 0 4 .000 3 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 2 2 .500 – Orlando 2 2 .500 – Atlanta 1 2 .333 1/2 Charlotte 1 2 .333 1/2 Washington 0 3 .000 11/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 3 0 1.000 – Detroit 2 1 .667 1 Cleveland 2 2 .500 11/2 Chicago 1 2 .333 2 Milwaukee 1 2 .333 2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Houston 3 1 .750 – Dallas 2 1 .667 1/2 San Antonio 2 1 .667 1/2 Memphis 2 2 .500 1 New Orleans 1 2 .333 11/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Minnesota 3 1 .750 – Oklahoma City 2 1 .667 1/2 Portland 2 1 .667 1/2 Denver 0 2 .000 2 Utah 0 3 .000 21/2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 3 1 .750 – L.A. Clippers 3 1 .750 – Phoenix 2 1 .667 1/2 L.A. Lakers 2 2 .500 1 Sacramento 1 2 .333 11/2 Monday’s Games Golden State 110, Philadelphia 90 Cleveland 93, Minnesota 92 Memphis 95, Boston 88 L.A. Clippers 137, Houston 118 Tuesday’s Games Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Utah at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m.

Houston at Portland, 10 p.m.

Atlanta at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Today’s Games L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Utah at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Miami, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Denver, 9 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Houston, 9:30 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 7 2 0 .778 234 175 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 169 231 Miami 4 4 0 .500 174 187 Buffalo 3 6 0 .333 189 236 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 6 2 0 .750 214 155 Tennessee 4 4 0 .500 173 167 Houston 2 6 0 .250 146 221 Jacksonville 0 8 0 .000 86 264 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 6 3 0 .667 217 166 Cleveland 4 5 0 .444 172 197 Baltimore 3 5 0 .375 168 172 Pittsburgh 2 6 0 .250 156 208 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 9 0 0 1.000 215 111 Denver 7 1 0 .875 343 218 San Diego 4 4 0 .500 192 174 Oakland 3 5 0 .375 146 199 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 5 4 0 .556 257 209 Philadelphia 4 5 0 .444 225 231 Washington 3 5 0 .375 203 253 N.Y. Giants 2 6 0 .250 141 223 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 6 2 0 .750 216 146 Carolina 5 3 0 .625 204 106 Atlanta 2 6 0 .250 176 218 Tampa Bay 0 8 0 .000 124 190 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 5 3 0 .625 217 197 Chicago 5 3 0 .625 240 226 Green Bay 5 3 0 .625 232 185 Minnesota 1 7 0 .125 186 252 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 8 1 0 .889 232 149 San Francisco 6 2 0 .750 218 145 Arizona 4 4 0 .500 160 174 St. Louis 3 6 0 .333 186 226 Thursday’s Game Miami 22, Cincinnati 20, OT Sunday’s Games Dallas 27, Minnesota 23 Tennessee 28, St. Louis 21 Carolina 34, Atlanta 10 N.Y. Jets 26, New Orleans 20 Kansas City 23, Buffalo 13 Washington 30, San Diego 24, OT Philadelphia 49, Oakland 20 Seattle 27, Tampa Bay 24, OT Cleveland 24, Baltimore 18 New England 55, Pittsburgh 31 Indianapolis 27, Houston 24 Open: Arizona, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, San Francisco Monday’s Game Chicago 27, Green Bay 20 Thursday, Nov. 7 Washington at Minnesota, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10 Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Seattle at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

Oakland at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Carolina at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

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Houston at Arizona, 4:25 p.m.

Dallas at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Cleveland, Kansas City, N.Y. Jets, New England Monday, Nov. 11 Miami at Tampa Bay, 8:40 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 14 10 4 0 20 47 35 Toronto 15 10 5 0 20 48 36 Detroit 16 9 5 2 20 40 41 Boston 13 8 5 0 16 36 25 Montreal 15 8 7 0 16 41 31 Ottawa 14 4 6 4 12 42 47 Florida 14 3 8 3 9 28 49 Buffalo 16 2 13 1 5 26 49 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 15 11 4 0 22 48 33 N.Y. Islanders 14 6 5 3 15 45 44 Washington 14 7 7 0 14 44 40 N.Y. Rangers 14 6 8 0 12 26 40 Carolina 14 4 7 3 11 27 44 Columbus 13 5 8 0 10 33 36 New Jersey 14 3 7 4 10 26 42 Philadelphia 13 4 9 0 8 21 37 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 13 12 1 0 24 42 19 Chicago 15 9 2 4 22 52 42 Minnesota 15 8 4 3 19 38 34 St. Louis 12 8 2 2 18 44 29 Nashville 14 7 5 2 16 31 40 Dallas 14 6 6 2 14 37 42 Winnipeg 16 6 8 2 14 39 47 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 16 12 3 1 25 52 40 San Jose 14 10 1 3 23 53 27 Phoenix 15 10 3 2 22 51 46 Vancouver 16 10 5 1 21 46 41 Los Angeles 15 9 6 0 18 43 40 Calgary 14 6 6 2 14 42 49 Edmonton 15 3 10 2 8 36 59 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s Games Anaheim 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Winnipeg 4, Detroit 2 Tuesday’s Games Dallas at Boston, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Columbus, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Buffalo at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Florida at Boston, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Buffalo at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TENNIS Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Results The Associated Press Tuesday At O2 Arena London Purse: $6 million (Tour Final) Surface: Hard-Indoor Round Robin Singles Group A Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. David Ferrer (3), Spain, 6-3, 6-1.

Standings: Nadal 1-0 (2-0); Wawrinka, 1-0 (2-1); Berdych, 0-1 (1-2); Ferrer, 0-1 (0-2).

Group B Novak Djokovic (2), Serbia, def. Roger Federer (6), Switzerland, 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-2.

Standings: Djokovic, 1-0 (2-1); del Potro, 1-0 (2-1); Gasquet, 0-1 (1-2); Federer, 0-1 (1-2).

Doubles Group A Ivan Dodig, Croatia, and Marcelo Melo (3), Brazil, def. Bob and Mike Bryan (1), United States, 3-6, 6-3, 10-8.

Standings: Fyrstenberg-Matkowski, 1-0 (20); Dodig-Melo, 1-0 (2-1); Bryan-Bryan, 0-1 (1-2); Qureshi-Rojer, 0-1 (0-2).

Group B Leander Paes, India, and Radek Stepanek (7), Czech Republic, def. Alexander Peya, Austria, and Bruno Soares (2), Brazil, 6-3, 5-7, 10-8.

Standings: Marrero-Verdasco, 1-0 (2-0); Paes-Stepanek, 1-0 (2-1); Peya-Soares, 0-1 (1-2); Granollers-Lopez, 0-1 (0-2).

TRANSACTIONS The Associated Press BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Reinstated LHP Scott Barnes, RHP Frank Herrmann, C Lou Marson and INF Cord Phelps from the 60day DL. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Named Gary DiSarcina third base coach.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with C Geovany Soto on a one-year contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned LHP Juan Perez outright to Buffalo (IL) and agreed to terms with him on a minor league contract.

American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Released RHP Marco Gonzalez and LHP Chuck Fontana.

KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Traded RHP Ryan Fennell to New Jersey (Can-Am) to complete an earler trade.

BASKETBALL USA BASKETBALL — Named Jay Demings youth program director.

National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Named Nevada Smith coach and Gianluca Pascucci general manager of Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Re-signed OL Geoff Hangartner.

CHICAGO BEARS — Released DT Zach Minter. Placed WR Joe Anderson on injured reserve.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed DT Kheeston Randall.

CLEVELAND BRONWS — Activated OL Jason Pinkston from injured reserve. Released OL Rashad Butler.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed DT Marvin Austin on the waived/injured list.

DENVER BRONCOS — Activated C J.D. Walton from the PUP list. Placed G John Moffitt on the reserve/left squad list.

DETROIT LIONS — Signed DE Austen Lane.

Signed TE Martell Webb to the practice squad.

Released T Barry Richardson. Released RB Steven Miller from the practice squad.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Activated T Derek Sherrod from the PUP list. Placed LB Sam Barrington and TE Jermichael Finley on injured reserve.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Activated DB Sanders Commings from injured reserve.

Released S Bradley McDougald.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed WR LaQuan Williams. Released WR Austin Collie. Signed RB Cierre Wood to the practice squad.

SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

2013-14 USC BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE Nov. 9 Nov. 12 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 6 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Dec. 22 Dec. 23 Dec. 25 Dec. 28 Dec. 30 Jan. 3 Jan. 8 Jan. 11 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 22 Feb. 26 Mar. 1 Mar. 4 Mar. 8

OPPONENT PLACE TIME vs. Longwood Columbia, S.C. 1 p.m.

ESPN 24-hour Hoops Marathon at Baylor Waco, Texas 3 p.m. at Clemson Clemson, S.C. 5 p.m. vs. Florida International Columbia, S.C. 1 p.m.

Big 12/SEC Challenge at Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla.

9:30 p.m. vs. Manhattan Columbia, S.C. 7 p.m. vs. USC Upstate Columbia, S.C. 4 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic vs. Saint Mary’s Honolulu, HI 12 a.m.

TBA Honolulu, HI TBA TBA Honolulu, HI TBA vs. Akron Columbia, S.C. 4 p.m. vs. Marshall Columbia, S.C. 7 p.m. vs. South Carolina State Columbia, S.C. 7 p.m. at Florida # Gainesville, Fla. 7:00 p.m. vs. LSU # Columbia, S.C. 1:30 p.m. at Texas A&M # College Station, Texas 8 p.m. vs. Ole Miss # Columbia, S.C. 4:30 p.m. at Georgia # Athens, Ga. 8 p.m. at Missouri # Columbia, Mo. 4 p.m. vs. Texas A&M # Columbia, S.C. 7 p.m. at Ole Miss # Oxford, Miss.

1:30 p.m. vs. Auburn # Columbia, S.C. 7 p.m. at Tennessee # Knoxville, Tenn.

3 p.m. vs. Vanderbilt # Columbia, S.C. 8 p.m. vs. Alabama # Columbia, S.C. 4 p.m. at Arkansas # Fayetteville, Ark. 9 p.m. vs. Georgia # Columbia, S.C. 1:30 p.m. at Auburn # Auburn, Ala. 9 p.m. vs. Kentucky # Columbia, S.C. 6 p.m. vs. Florida # Columbia, S.C. 7 p.m. at Mississippi State Starkville, Miss.

4 p.m.

#-denotes SEC conference play

2013-14 CLEMSON BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT TIME TV Nov. 8 Stetson 7 p.m.

ESPN3 Nov. 13 Delaware State 7 p.m.

ESPN3 Nov. 17 South Carolina 5 p.m.

ESPN3 Nov. 21 # vs. Temple 8 p.m.

ESPN3 Nov. 22 # vs. Davidson or Georgia TBA ESPNU or ESPN3 Nov. 24 # vs. TBA TBA ESPNU or ESPN3 Nov. 29 Coastal Carolina 7 p.m.

ESPN3 Dec. 3 SC State 7 p.m.

ESPN3 Dec. 7 at Arkansas 2 p.m.

CSS Dec. 14 Furman 7 p.m.

ESPN3 Dec. 19 at Auburn 8 p.m.

FSN Dec. 30 VMI 7 p.m.

ESPN3 Jan. 4 * at Boston College 4 p.m.

RSN Jan. 9 * Florida State 7 p.m.

RSN Jan. 11 * Duke 2 p.m.

RSN Jan. 15 * at Virginia Tech 7 p.m.

RSN Jan. 18 * Wake Forest 4 p.m.

ACCN Jan. 21 * at Pittsburgh 8 p.m.

ACCN Jan. 26 * at North Carolina 6 p.m.

ESPNU Feb. 1 * at Florida State 4 p.m.

ESPN or ESPN2 Feb. 4 * Georgia Tech 8 p.m.

ACCN Feb. 9 * at Syracuse 6 p.m.

ESPNU Feb. 11 * at Notre Dame 7 p.m.

RSN Feb. 15 * Virginia 12 p.m.

ESPN or ESPN2 Feb. 18 * NC State 7 p.m.

ESPNU Feb. 22 * at Georgia Tech 12 p.m.

RSN Feb. 25 * at Wake Forest 7 p.m.

RSN Mar. 2 * Maryland 1 p.m.

ACCN Mar. 4 * Miami 8 p.m.

ACCN Mar. 8 * Pittsburgh 4 p.m.

ACCN Mar. 12-16 Wed-Sun. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, NC) TBA TBA #-denotes ACC conference play

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South Carolina’s Martin brings in youth for Year 2

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA— Frank Martin understands he’ll need to act like a resolute father and basketball coach in his second season at South Carolina.

Martin had four veterans transfer after last season and he brought in seven freshmen, who make up about half his roster and also mandate that he broaden the skillset he’ll need to bring to practice.

Martin said at times it can be like handling his 6-yearold son Christian. “When I get mad MARTIN at my little son, he goes and sits in the corner and doesn’t speak to anybody. He kind of puts his head down, makes frown, rolls his lower lip,� Martin said. “We’ve got some of that going on. We’ve got to grow up from that age right now.�

Martin said there’s definitely been progress since practice started a month ago, yet their youth — 12 of the 15 people who’ll play this year are underclassmen — shows up too often for the second-year coach’s liking. “They mean well,� Martin said. “We have a personality on our team and that’s important.�

Martin was hired in late March 2012 and was unable to make a quick recruiting impact. That led to a 14-18 season and a 4-14 mark in the Southeastern Conference.

The Gamecocks parted ways with guards Eric Smith, Brian Richardson and Damien Leonard, and forward RJ Slawson — all brought in by former coach Darrin Horn.

Martin went about getting bigger underneath with 6-foot-9 forwards Demetrius Henry and Desmond Ringer and taller in the backcourt with 6-5 Sindarius Thornwell and 6-4 Justin McKie, the son of South Carolina’s alltime scoring leader BJ McKie. The group is sure to get plenty of playing time. Martin’s projected backcourt of senior Bruce Ellington and junior Tyrone Johnson might not play together until mid-December or early January.

Ellington, South Carolina’s

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South Carolina’s Michael Carrera was a key player for a young Gamecocks squad that finished 14-18 last year. USC will once again rely on its youth in Frank Martin’s second year at the helm.

two-sport standout, is finishing up his third football season as the Gamecocks leading receiver (31 catches for 468 yards and five TDs) while Johnson won’t be eligible to play until after the first semester after transferring from Villanova.

The Gamecocks open the season Nov. 9 at home against Longwood before hitting the road the next week for games at Baylor and rival Clemson.

Here are five things to watch for in South Carolina’s basketball season: GET TO THE POINT

Don’t be surprised to see up to a half-dozen players on the roster running the point this season.

Along with Bruce Ellington and Tyrone Johnson, Martin likes what freshmen Sindarius Thornwell, Duane Notice and Jaylen Shaw have done at the spot. Martin says he’ll try and play two point guards in the backcourt as much as possible, since he’s partial to players with that skill set.

JOHNSON TO THE RESCUE

One of South Carolina’s most important first-year players is Tyrone Johnson, who picked the Gamecocks over Illinois after leaving Villanova. He had hoped to get quick playing time with the Wildcats, but an injury slowed his progress as a freshman. Johnson’s worked out with the Gamecocks since last winter and brings a polished leadership to the team.

MORE MIKE

Forward Michael Carrera was a crowd favorite in his first season a year ago, a hard-driving player who was unafraid to show his emotions. At just 6-5, he was the team’s top rebounder last season.

But Carrera was bothered much of the year because of hip injury and had to go against much taller, thicker players because South Carolina wasn’t that big. Now with 6-9 Demetrius Henry and Desmond Ringer, Frank Martin believes Carrera can slide back to his more natural small forward spot.

LITHUANIAN DUO

South Carolina will count on its sophomore pair of tall, lanky Lithuanians to up their defense and rebounding this year. 6-11 Laimonas Chatkevicius and 6-7 Mindaugas Kacinas struggled at times during their freshman seasons to the physical college game.

Both have improved underneath, Martin joking that he nearly called off a recent practice after Chatkevicius got two straight defensive boards.

MARTIN’S GLARE

While the Gamecocks should be better, count on seeing coach Frank Martin’s death stare with such a young roster.

It was the most entertaining aspect of Martin’s first season and figures to flash prominently in year two as his new players make mistakes while learning the game.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE The Associated Press (Subject to change) Today MIDWEST Cent. Michigan (3-5) at Ball St. (8-1), 8 p.m.

Thursday SOUTH Prairie View (5-4) at Alcorn St. (7-3), 7:30 p.m.

Troy (5-4) at Louisiana-Lafayette (6-2), 7:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Oklahoma (7-1) at Baylor (7-0), 7:30 p.m.

FAR WEST Oregon (8-0) at Stanford (7-1), 9 p.m.

Friday EAST Louisville (7-1) at UConn (0-7), 8:30 p.m.

FAR WEST Air Force (2-7) at New Mexico (2-6), 9 p.m.

Saturday EAST W. Kentucky (5-4) at Army (3-6), Noon St. Francis (Pa.) (3-5) at Bryant (4-5), Noon Robert Morris (4-4) at CCSU (4-5), Noon Princeton (6-1) at Penn (4-3), Noon Duquesne (5-3) at Sacred Heart (8-2), Noon Monmouth (NJ) (4-5) at Wagner (2-7), Noon Brown (5-2) at Yale (4-3), Noon Harvard (6-1) at Columbia (0-7), 12:30 p.m.

Holy Cross (3-7) at Lehigh (6-2), 12:30 p.m.

James Madison (6-3) at New Hampshire (4-4), 12:30 p.m.

Villanova (4-5) at Rhode Island (3-7), 12:30 p.m.

Bucknell (4-4) at Fordham (9-0), 1 p.m.

Richmond (4-5) at Stony Brook (3-5), 1 p.m.

William & Mary (6-3) at Delaware (7-2), 3 p.m.

Maine (7-2) at Albany (NY) (1-8), 3:30 p.m.

Colgate (3-6) at Lafayette (3-5), 3:30 p.m.

Hawaii (0-8) at Navy (4-4), 3:30 p.m.

Cornell (1-6) at Dartmouth (3-4), 4 p.m.

Texas (6-2) at West Virginia (4-5), 7 p.m.

Notre Dame (7-2) at Pittsburgh (4-4), 8 p.m.

SOUTH Florida St. (8-0) at Wake Forest (4-5), Noon Wesley (6-2) at Charlotte (4-5), Noon Vanderbilt (4-4) at Florida (4-4), Noon Missouri (8-1) at Kentucky (2-6), Noon UAB (2-6) at Marshall (5-3), Noon Auburn (8-1) at Tennessee (4-5), Noon Arkansas (3-6) at Mississippi (5-3), 12:21 p.m.

Appalachian St. (2-7) at Georgia (5-3), 12:30 p.m.

Virginia (2-7) at North Carolina (3-5), 12:30 p.m.

Marist (6-3) at Campbell (2-7), 1 p.m.

Coastal Carolina (9-0) at Charleston Southern (8-2), 1 p.m.

NC Central (4-5) at Hampton (3-6), 1 p.m.

Savannah St. (1-9) at Howard (3-6), 1 p.m.

San Diego (6-3) at Morehead St. (3-6), 1 p.m.

NC A&T (5-3) at Morgan St. (3-6), 1 p.m.

E. Illinois (8-1) at Murray St. (5-4), 1 p.m.

Gardner-Webb (5-4) at VMI (1-8), 1 p.m.

The Citadel (3-6) at Elon (2-7), 1:30 p.m.

Samford (6-3) at Furman (4-5), 1:30 p.m.

Florida A&M (3-6) at SC State (6-3), 1:30 p.m.

Jackson St. (6-2) at Alabama A&M (3-6), 2 p.m.

Southern U. (5-4) at Alabama St. (6-3), 2 p.m.

Wofford (5-3) at Chattanooga (7-2), 2 p.m.

W. Carolina (2-7) at Georgia Southern (4-4), 2 p.m.

Texas Southern (2-7) at MVSU (1-8), 2 p.m.

Jacksonville (4-5) at Mercer (8-1), 3 p.m.

Davidson (0-9) at Stetson (1-7), 3 p.m.

Austin Peay (0-9) at Tennessee St. (7-3), 3 p.m.

Presbyterian (3-5) at Liberty (5-4), 3:30 p.m.

Syracuse (4-4) at Maryland (5-3), 3:30 p.m.

Tulsa (2-6) at East Carolina (6-2), 3:45 p.m.

Norfolk St. (2-7) at Bethune-Cookman (8-1), 4 p.m.

NC State (3-5) at Duke (6-2), 4 p.m.

E. Kentucky (6-3) at Jacksonville St. (72), 4 p.m.

FIU (1-7) at Middle Tennessee (5-4), 4 p.m.

Lamar (4-5) at Northwestern St. (4-5), 4 p.m.

UT-Martin (6-3) at Memphis (1-6), 4:30 p.m.

Southern Miss. (0-8) at Louisiana Tech (3-5), 7 p.m.

Arkansas St. (4-4) at Louisiana-Monroe (5-4), 7 p.m.

Virginia Tech (6-3) at Miami (7-1), 7 p.m.

Houston (7-1) at UCF (6-1), 7 p.m.

LSU (7-2) at Alabama (8-0), 8 p.m.

MIDWEST SMU (3-4) at Cincinnati (6-2), Noon TCU (3-6) at Iowa St. (1-7), Noon Penn St. (5-3) at Minnesota (7-2), Noon Iowa (5-4) at Purdue (1-7), Noon Valparaiso (1-8) at Butler (7-3), 1 p.m.

W. Michigan (1-8) at E. Michigan (1-8), 1 p.m.

Dayton (6-3) at Drake (5-4), 2 p.m.

N. Colorado (1-8) at North Dakota (2-7), 2 p.m.

Tennessee Tech (3-7) at SE Missouri (2-7), 2 p.m.

Montana (7-2) at South Dakota (4-5), 2 p.m.

Indiana St. (1-8) at S. Dakota St. (5-4), 3 p.m.

Missouri St. (4-6) at S. Illinois (5-4), 3 p.m.

Illinois (3-5) at Indiana (3-5), 3:30 p.m.

Nebraska (6-2) at Michigan (6-2), 3:30 p.m.

Illinois St. (5-4) at N. Dakota St. (8-0), 3:30 p.m.

BYU (6-2) at Wisconsin (6-2), 3:30 p.m.

Youngstown St. (8-1) at N. Iowa (4-5), 5 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Kansas St. (4-4) at Texas Tech (7-2), Noon Tulane (6-3) at UTSA (4-5), 2 p.m.

Nicholls St. (4-5) at Sam Houston St. (7-2), 3 p.m.

Grambling St. (1-8) at Ark.-Pine Bluff (1-7), 3:30 p.m.

UTEP (1-7) at North Texas (6-3), 3:30 p.m.

Mississippi St. (4-4) at Texas A&M (7-2), 3:30 p.m.

Kansas (2-6) at Oklahoma St. (7-1), 4 p.m.

McNeese St. (7-2) at Stephen F. Austin (3-6), 4 p.m.

SE Louisiana (7-2) at Cent. Arkansas (5-4), 8 p.m.

FAR WEST Southern Cal (6-3) at California (1-8), 3 p.m.

S. Utah (6-3) at Weber St. (1-8), 3 p.m.

Montana St. (7-2) at E. Washington (72), 3:10 p.m.

Nevada (3-6) at Colorado St. (4-5), 3:30 p.m.

Boston College (4-4) at New Mexico St. (1-8), 3:30 p.m.

Arizona St. (6-2) at Utah (4-4), 4 p.m.

Old Dominion (6-3) at Idaho (1-8), 5 p.m.

Portland St. (5-4) at Idaho St. (3-6), 5:05 p.m.

Utah St. (5-4) at UNLV (5-4), 8 p.m.

Colorado (3-5) at Washington (5-3), 8 p.m.

Sacramento St. (4-5) at Cal Poly (4-5), 9:05 p.m.

UCLA (6-2) at Arizona (6-2), 10 p.m.

Fresno St. (8-0) at Wyoming (4-4), 10:15 p.m.

San Diego St. (4-4) at San Jose St. (53), 10:30 p.m.

BOYD from Page B1 ACC in average passing yards per game, pass efficiency and total offense. He’s set several Clemson career marks and became just the third ACC quarterback in history to surpass 10,000 yards passing.

Statistically, the offense is tracking as it did a year ago when it set school marks for total yards and points.

The Florida State loss was a stunning blow that took the spotlight away from the Tigers and Boyd. But the senior quarterback won’t define himself or his team by one awful game.

“There’s been ups and downs, more ups than downs this season,” Boyd said. “I don’t regret my decision (to return) at all. I think it was the best decision.”

Boyd hopes to prove that even more over the final few games.

Clemson can finish 7-1 in the ACC a second straight year when it wraps up league play at home against Georgia Tech on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Tigers take on FCS opponent Citadel to close its home season on Nov. 23 before the regular-season finale against rival South Carolina on Nov. 30.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney will try and build a bit more rest time for the Tigers during the season’s second free Saturday, although the team will regroup earlier because of the its first home Thursday night kickoff in 11 years.

Swinney was pleased they put together their most complete performance of the year last Saturday, a 59-10 win over Virginia, heading into the down time.

“This is when you want to start playing your best football,” Swinney said. “There were just a lot of good things. Tajh played very, very well. We’re throwing and catching the ball as good as we’ve played all year. Just a really good day.”

Boyd is looking for a few more good days like that, especially when it comes to the state rival Gamecocks, who are looking for their record-setting fifth straight victories in a series first played in 1896.

“Obviously, the one thing everybody wants to accomplish here we haven’t done is beat South Carolina,” Boyd said. “I think everybody knows that in the back of their minds. But at the same time, it’ll get here when it gets here.

“We’ve just got to make the most out of what we can right now.”

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

USC defense showing improvement

BY JOSH KENDALL jkendall@thestate.com South Carolina’s defensive veterans talked about it wistfully — like it was nothing but a fond memory from days long past.

“I was hearing from the older guys, saying, ‘At a point in time, South Carolina’s defense was the reason that South Carolina won games,’” freshman linebacker Kaiwan Lewis said.

In fact, all that happened in the past three seasons, but, earlier this year, it might as well have been ancient history. The No. 13 Gamecocks defense was giving up piles of fourthquarter points, and coach Steve Spurrier was wondering if his offense would have to score every possession to win games.

Thankfully for him, the veteran’s history lesson lit a fire under the youngsters on USC’s defense.

“I wanted that to stick with us,” Lewis said.

“That made us want to turn up the defense and get a lot better.”

Slowly, they did, particularly Lewis and the linebackers, a group that included a sophomore, a redshirt freshman and two true freshmen trying to replace a quartet of four seniors.

“It was probably not realistic to expect us to rip it up (early on) with all of those freshmen and redshirt freshmen in there,” Spurrier said.

The linebackers’ im-

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South Carolina spur Sharrod Golightly (9) reacts after making a defensive stop as defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) and strong safety Brison Williams (12) look on.

The Gamecocks defense has shown signs of improvement after a slow start.

provement has had a ripple effect through the defense, junior cornerback Victor Hampton said.

“They have to do the most communicating, they have to move the (defensive) line. I don’t think people realize how much goes into being a linebacker,” Hampton said. “Those guys are coming along, and they are one of the biggest reasons our defense is turning around.”

Now that the defensive linemen and defensive backs trust the linebackers, they can concentrate on doing their jobs, said Hampton, who pointed out he gave up a big pass play against UCF because he wasn’t sure his underneath linebacker help was going to be there.

“I think the biggest thing that has changed is everybody is just believing and knowing their assignment,” he said. “We have a good gap defense so when you do everything you have to do and do what you are supposed to do and trust the person next to you, it is going to be hard to do anything on us.”

In the past four games, South Carolina has surrendered 17.5 points per game and forced nine turnovers.

In the first five games, it gave up 25.8 points per game and forced seven turnovers.

“You could see early in the season that we were kind of out of character, guys trying to do things and make plays,” defensive line coach

Deke Adams said. “We tell them all the time, ‘We don’t need any superhuman efforts.’ We just need you to make the plays that are going to come to you. I think they are embracing that and you can see some of the difference.”

The word “trust” has been used by virtually every defensive player this week.

“Once you trust the whole system, you can’t be stopped,” junior defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles said.

The Gamecocks — who have simplified their schemes, according to defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward — are sixth in the SEC in scoring defense (22.1 ppg. allowed) and fifth in total defense (354.1 ypg. allowed).

Oregon wary of physical Stanford

BY ANNE M. PETERSON The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. — Stanford’s physical, oldschool offense is something Oregon’s defense isn’t used to seeing. The Ducks are well aware of the trouble that can cause.

Last year, Oregon was ranked No. 1 and was within grasp of a national championship bid when the then-No. 14 Cardinal staged a 17-14 overtime victory over the Ducks. Stepfan Taylor ran for 161 yards on 33 carries and redshirt freshman Kevin Hogan threw for 211 yards and a touchdown while running for another score in the win.

Stanford is known for a more traditional offense while Oregon, of

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Oregon defensive end Tony Washington, left, sacks Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday (12).

The Ducks defense is ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense and hopes it will eventually lead to a national title.

course, has perfected the uptempo spreadoption that has become all the rage in college

football. As a result, the Ducks’ D is much more accustomed to facing teams that look a lot

like, well, Oregon.

“They are unique in this conference. I don’t know about across the country how many teams are like them in terms of what they do,” Oregon coach Mark Helfrich said about Stanford. “There’s a little bit of everything when you’re getting ready for them.”

Oregon (8-0, 5-0) is ranked No. 2 this season and again vying for a shot at the championship heading into Thursday night’s game against No. 6 Stanford (7-1, 5-1) in Palo Alto.

Because Stanford figured out a way to stymie Oregon’s prolific offense last season, the outcome of the game for the Ducks may very well depend on the defense.

Baylor ready for series of big tests

BY STEPHEN HAWKINS The Associated Press This is when the fifth-ranked Baylor Bears — and everybody else — find out if they are for real.

For all their ridiculous offensive numbers, their highest ranking in 60 years and reaching November as the Big 12’s only undefeated team, coach Art Briles and the Bears (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) feel as if their season is really just getting started.

Here come the big tests.

Up next for Baylor is its first ranked opponent this season, at home Thursday night against No. 12 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1). That starts a seasonending stretch of games that includes playing every other team in the top half of the conference standings.

“We’re in a proving business, and this is our job to once again prove where we stand as a football team,” said quarterback Bryce Petty, the fourth-year junior in his first season starting. “A challenge for us, but a challenge that we’ve been

waiting for a while. I think everybody’s going to embrace that.”

Arguably the most anticipated game in Baylor history starts a five-week span when the Bears also play 25th-ranked Texas Tech, at No. 15 Oklahoma State and then later their regular-season finale against Texas, the only other team that hasn’t lost a Big 12 game. They also have to go to rival TCU. “We’re ready and willing and anxious to get into the grind time,” said Briles, in his sixth season after taking over a program coming off 12 consecutive losing seasons. “Get into where we’re fighting and scraping for every single thing that’s out there.”

Baylor has won a school-record 11 games in a row since its 42-34 loss at Oklahoma last season.

The Bears, outscoring teams by an average margin of 48 points this season, are listed as a two-touchdown favorite even though they have lost 21 of 22 games in their series against Oklahoma. They are the national leader with 718 total yards and 64 points a game.

NFL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

THE ITEM

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McCown delivers as Bears jump into tie for first place

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN The Associated Press CHICAGO — Dump Jay Cutler, go with Josh McCown?

The Chicago Bears probably aren’t ready to take that leap just yet. Still, they have to be feeling good about their backup quarterback and their chances.

A 27-20 win at Green Bay on Monday night after dropping three of four games vaulted the Bears into a tie for the NFC North lead with the Packers and Detroit, and they can realMCCOWN ly assert themselves with a victory over the Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday.

A big reason for that was their backup quarterback.

McCown did not put up eye-popping numbers, going 22 for 41 with 272 yards, but he gave the Bears (5-3) exactly what they needed with Cutler nursing a groin injury.

He threw two touchdowns without an interception in his first start since 2011 and spread the ball around to Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and Matt Forte. He also led an 18-play, 80-yard drive in the fourth quarter that lasted just under 9 minutes and ended with a field goal as the Bears got their first victory at Lambeau Field since 2007.

Most of all, McCown commanded the offense like a starter and was in control from the beginning.

“He’s got a lot of energy in the huddle,” center Roberto Garza said. “We have to calm him down every once in a while because he starts screaming a little bit and we don’t want the defense hearing

BEARS 27 PACKERS 20 Chicago 7 10 7 3—27 Green Bay 10 0 10 0—20 First Quarter GB_FG Crosby 30, 12:24.

Chi_Marshall 23 pass from McCown (Gould kick), 9:48.

GB_Starks 32 run (Crosby kick), 3:38.

Second Quarter Chi_Forte 1 run (Gould kick), 9:26.

Chi_FG Gould 24, :00.

Third Quarter GB_Lacy 1 run (Crosby kick), 13:04.

GB_FG Crosby 23, 8:45.

Chi_Jeffery 6 pass from McCown (Gould kick), 2:41.

Fourth Quarter Chi_FG Gould 27, :50.

A_78,122.

Chi GB First downs 25 17 Total Net Yards 442 312 Rushes-yards 33-171 29-199 Passing 271 113 Punt Returns 1-23 2-12 Kickoff Returns 4-90 3-62 Interceptions Ret. 1-14 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 22-41-0 12-21-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-1 5-28 Punts 6-35.0 6-41.7 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 4-45 0-0 Time of Possession 33:09 26:51 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Chicago, Forte 24-125, Bush 7-25, McCown 1-20, Jeffery 1-1. Green Bay, Lacy 22-150, Starks 6-40, Rodgers 1-9.

PASSING_Chicago, McCown 22-41-0272. Green Bay, Wallace 11-19-1-114, Rodgers 1-2-0-27.

RECEIVING_Chicago, Marshall 7-107, Jeffery 5-60, Forte 5-54, M.Bennett 4-36, Bush 1-15. Green Bay, Quarless 5-34, Nelson 4-67, J.Jones 1-17, Boykin 1-15, White 1-8.

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the plays. We have a lot of fun. He did a great job of leading us.”

If nothing else, McCown is a reliable option for the Bears while their starter recuperates.

The team initially said Cutler would be sidelined at least a month and then be evaluated on a weekto-week basis after he suffered a muscle tear in his groin during a loss to Washington on Oct. 20.

But the door for an early return is open.

Cutler said last week that he hopes to be back sooner while Marshall said the “worst-case scenario” would have him returning against the Lions. Trestman said after Monday’s game that the team will assess Cutler’s progress on Wednesday and that the doctors will decide when he comes back.

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Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Chicago’s Shea McClellin (99) and Isaiah Frey (31) during the Bears’ 27-20 victory in Green Bay, Wis., on Monday. Rodgers fractured his left collarbone and is expected to miss the next three weeks.

Packers QB Rodgers has fractured left collarbone

BY GENARO C. ARMAS The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — Mr. Reliable is taking a seat.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he has a fractured left collarbone and has no idea yet how long he will be out.

The 2011 NFL MVP offered details of the injury on his weekly radio show on 540-AM ESPN. He got hurt after getting sacked by Shea McClellin on a third-down play during the Packers’ first series while he was scrambling outside the pocket. He hurt his left, nonthrowing shoulder.

“I do have a fractured collarbone. That’s a significant injury,” Rodgers said. “We’ll know more about the severity and the timetable later this week.”

Rodgers said he was holding out hope he would heal quickly. “In this case, it was considerably more pain than I’ve felt in a long time,” he added.

That collective groan you

heard came from the state of Wisconsin.

On a team rocked all season by injuries, Rodgers had been the constant and the Packers had reeled off four straight wins despite being without top players like linebacker Clay Matthews (thumb), Randall Cobb (leg) and Jermichael Finley (neck).

Losing Rodgers might be the most devastating blow of all.

His timing, accuracy and footwork have been typically top-notch. Protected by an improved offensive line, and complemented by a rejuvenated running game, the Packers looked to be serious NFC contenders again considering guys like Matthews and Cobb were expected to return.

Rodgers entered Monday night having completed 67 percent of his 249 pass attempts for 2,191 yards and a 108.0 quarterback rating. He has 15 touchdown passes and four interceptions.

And since taking over for the

equally dependable Brett Favre in 2008, Rodgers has only missed a game due to injury once — on Dec. 19, 2010, for a concussion.

Now he’s out and the offense is in the hands of backup Seneca Wallace, who finished 11 for 19 for 114 yards and an interception against the Bears. The 27-20 loss left Green Bay in a three-way tie atop the NFC North with Chicago and the Detroit Lions, who were idle last week. The Packers host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Rodgers got emotional at one point during his 15-minute radio appearance when he described the reception he got from fans as he walked back to sideline in green warmups in the third quarter.

“We put our bodies on the line. We do it because we love this game. But when I walked back out on that field — I’m getting a little choked up here just thinking about it,” Rodgers said, “that was one of the top five moments of my career there.”

Union monitoring probe of Dolphins harassment

Getting physicals first step for coaches

BY STEVEN WINE The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — For Chip Kelly, work is not an excuse to neglect your health.

NFL coaches received a scary wake-up call over the weekend when Denver’s John Fox and Houston’s Gary Kubiak were hospitalized. Naturally, everyone blames the hazards of the profession. Long hours, pressure to win and intense scrutiny make it a high-stress job.

It’s difficult for coaches to maintain a healthy balance when they have FOX one of the 32 most coveted jobs in the world in a profession where being a workaholic is glorified.

That doesn’t mean coaches should reserve a spot at the nearest emergency room and wait for KUBIAK the ambulance ride.

“I don’t say: ‘Hey, it could happen to anybody because I understand what goes on because I do it,’” Kelly said. “I also know there’s a lot of people that have stressful jobs. There’s firemen, policemen, doctors. There’s everybody. Whether you’re a football coach or anybody, you should take notice of what happened and just make sure that you can be preventive in what goes on.

“You have to have balance and take care of yourself.”

Kelly, a rookie coach with the Philadelphia Eagles, and his staff make sure to get their annual physical ex-

MIAMI — The NFL Players Association said Tuesday that it will insist on a fair investigation for all involved in the Miami Dolphins harassment case.

The league is investigating the troubled relationship between Dolphins offensive linemen Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. Martin left the team last week because of emotional issues, and Incognito was suspended indefinitely Sunday by coach Joe Philbin for his treatment of Martin.

“We expect that the NFL and its clubs create a safe and professional workplace for all players, and that owners, executives, coaches and players should set the best standards and examples,” the union said in a statement. “It is the duty of this union to hold the clubs ... accountable for safety and professionalism in the workplace. ... We will continue to remain in contact with the impacted players, their representatives and player leadership.”

Incognito’s harassment of Martin included text messages that were racist and threatening, two people familiar with the situation said. The 319-pound Incognito, a ninth-year pro, is white. The 312-pound Martin, who is in his second NFL season, is

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Miami offensive guard Richie Incognito was suspended by the Dolphins over a harassment situation with fellow liineman Jonathan Martin. Incognito sent text messages to Martin that were racist and threatening, two people familiar with the situation said on Monday.

biracial.

It’s unclear whether Dolphins coaches or management knew of any harassment between the players before Martin left the team. Recent talk of dissension in the Dolphins locker room has included complaints by young players that they’re pressured to pay more than their share when team members socialize together.

BY ROB MAADDI The Associated Press

aminations. It’s not mandatory around the league, but common practice for many teams.

“The organization is pretty proactive in terms of that aspect of it, but it’s something I think everybody should be aware of,” Kelly said.

The importance of a routine check-up can’t be understated. Some coaches may not be aware they have a health issue until they see a doctor.

Longtime Redskins trainer Bubba Tyer said there was one instance a few years ago when an assistant coach had a heart ailment and was gaining weight. Tyer and the team doctor were so concerned about the coach’s health that he went to owner Dan Snyder, who encouraged the coach to retire. Snyder even paid the coach his salary for another year rather than have him stay on and risk having a heart attack.

Getting a complete physical is only the first step, however. Exercise and proper nutrition are necessary for everyone to maintain good health.

Many coaches have the luxury of working at a place that has worldclass fitness equipment, dietitians on staff and chefs preparing meals.

“We encourage guys to work out during the season because again it helps you mentally and physically when guys work out,” Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak said. “It’s important to take care of yourself no matter what your profession is.”

Coaches often fall into bad eating habits because of the long hours they work. There don’t punch timecards and overtime only relates to deciding a tie game.

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SPORTS

THE ITEM

NCAA hopes new baseball can reverse dip in offense

BY ERIC OLSON The Associated Press The NCAA cleared the way Tuesday for teams to start using a new baseball in 2015 in hopes of increasing the number of runs scored.

The Division I baseball committee’s unanimous vote allows conferences to adopt the new ball for regularseason play. The ball, shown by researchers to fly farther, will be used during the NCAA baseball tournament in 2015.

The ball will have flat seams and be similar to the kind used in professional baseball. A raised-seam ball is now used in the college game.

Clemson’s Jack Leggett and Rice’s Wayne Graham led the call for a new ball after dialed-back bats put into play in 2011 led to a drop in offense to levels not seen since the wooden-bat era before 1974. An American Baseball Coaches Association survey this fall found that 87 percent of coaches who responded wanted to make the change.

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USC’s Max Schrock connects with a pitch during a game last season. The NCAA hopes college baseball offensive numbers will go up by using a new ball this season.

“When a guy nails a ball really good and squares up on it, a ball that should be a home run should be a home run and not wind up on the warning track,” ABCA executive director Dave Keilitz said.

The decline in offense has been most visible on the game’s biggest stage, the College World Series. Last year, there were three home runs hit in 14

POTW from Page B1 Crolley, whose team takes an 8-2 record into its 3A state playoffs opener against Brookland-Cayce on Friday. “Jason’s been strong for us all year though.

He runs hard when he has the ball and he plays hard when he doesn’t.”

Along with touchdown runs of 69, 43, 18 and 13 yards, McDaniel also had two knockdown blocks leading the way for other backs.

“I had no idea I had that many yards,” McDaniel said. “I thought I was around 150 yards. I was happy to get it though. When Ty’Son went down, I just tried to do whatever I could do to help the team out.”

The Crestwood defense limited Lakewood to 211 yards and Alston had a little bit to do with that.

Among his 19 tackles were three tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks. He also had a QB hurry.

Alston said the Knights did a few things differently on defense to deal with the Gators offense. His success came from following the coaches’ instructions.

games — the fewest since there were two in 1966. The .234 CWS batting average was the lowest since it was .227 in 1974, the year metal bats replaced wood.

The CWS moved to TD Ameritrade Park in 2011, the same year the new bat standards went into effect. The dimensions are identical to those at the old Rosenblatt Stadium, though TD Ameritrade sits

lower and the wind typically blows in.

Those dynamics aren’t enough to explain the disparity in offensive numbers. There was an average of 33 home runs over the last 10 years the CWS was played at Rosenblatt.

There have been a total of 22 home runs hit at TD Ameritrade Park in three years.

The committee’s decision affects only the height of the seams.

Other specifications remain the same.

“Between the bat and the old ball, it’s taken everything away from the game, and people want to see scoring,” Miami coach Jim Morris said. “The ball will carry better, but it won’t come off the bat any harder than the other ball.”

The 2013 CWS statistics reflected what happened during the season. Entering the CWS the national batting average of .274 was the lowest since 1975 (.273), team scoring of 5.28 runs a game was the lowest since 1973 (5.07) and team home runs per game of 0.42 was lowest since 1973 (0.42).

“I just played like I normally do, doing what I was supposed to do,” Alston said. “There were things that came my way, and I was there to make the stops.”

Crolley said most of Alston’s success comes from the effort he puts forth.

“He goes hard every down,” Crolley said. “He loves to play the game of football. He has a nonstop motor out there.”

In Sumter’s 31-6 victory over Conway last week that clinched it a berth in the 4A Division I state playoffs, Brayboy graded out at 85 percent and had four knockdown blocks. The Gamecocks had 414 yards of total offense, including 269 yards on the ground. Running back Quintein Anderson rushed for 111 yards on 17 carries.

Brayboy, who plays right tackle, is just starting to come into his own, according to SHS head coach Reggie Kennedy.

“We switched him from defense to offense after the spring, and he’s still learning,” Kennedy said.

“He’s having to learn to stay on a block all the way, whereas before his job was to shed a block. He’s finally starting to get comfortable with the position.”

Ogwumike unanimous choice as preseason All-America

BY DOUG FEINBERG The Associated Press Chiney Ogwumike now has family bragging rights.

She accomplished something her older sister never could by becoming a unanimous preseason All-American.

“As old ladies maybe I’ll hold it over her,” said a laughing Ogwumike, who joined sister Nneka as a two-time preseason All-American. “But for now I’m proud to be part of this select group.”

Ogwumike reOGWUMIKE ceived all 36 votes from a national media panel Tuesday, becoming the ninth player to be a unanimous selection on The Associated Press preseason All-America team.

Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins were all unanimous selections last year.

The Stanford forward was joined on the team by Baylor’s Odyssey Sims and Maryland’s Alyssa Thomas. All three seniors were on the preseason squad last season. UConn teammates Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Breanna Stewart rounded out the team.

“It means a lot to be on this

AP PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN LIST The Associated Press’ 2013-14 preseason women’s All-America team, with school, height, year and votes from a 40-member national media panel (key 2012-13 statistics in parentheses): Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford, 6-3, senior, 36 votes (22.4 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 58.6 fg pct., 77.6 ft pct) Odyssey Sims, Baylor, 5-9, senior, 34 votes (12.9 ppg, 5.8 apg, 2.8 steals, 83.2 ft pct) Alyssa Thomas, Maryland, 6-2, senior, 23 (18.8 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 5.3 apg, 76.5 ft pct) Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut, 6-0, junior, 20 (17.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 49.2 3pt pct; 89.5 ft pct) Breanna Stewart, Connecticut, 6-4, sophomore, 19 (13.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.1 bpg, 50.8 fg pct) Others receiving votes (alphabetical): Natalie Achonwa, Notre Dame; Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut; Chelsea Gray, Duke; Bria Hartley, Connecticut; Maggie Lucas, Penn State; Kayla McBride, Notre Dame; Shoni Schimmel, Louisville; Meighan Simmons, Tennessee; Elizabeth Williams, Duke.

team,” Ogwumike said. “I’m truly honored to be considered one of the best players in the country.

It’s so hard to fulfill expectations.”

It’s going to be hard for Ogwumike to improve on the season she had last year. Already in the school’s top 10 in both scoring and rebounding, the 6-foot-3 star averaged 22.4 points, 12.9 rebounds and shot 58.6 percent from the field last season. She was the only player in the country to rank in the top seven in all three of those categories, and she led the country with 28 doubledoubles.

She’s worked this offseason to improve her outside game.

“I was passing up perimeter opportunities and the evolution of my game needs to be inside-

out,” she said. “I need to be more of a playmaker and facilitator.”

Sims could take a page from Ogwumike, since she will have to do a lot more this year for Baylor with the loss of Griner and four other seniors to graduation.

“Odyssey is by far the most experienced player we have. She understands what it takes to win championships, she understands the work ethic,” Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said. “She’s going to be asked to do more than ever before, both in her play and in the leadership capacity, and I think she’s ready for it.”

Sims averaged 12.9 points, 5.8 assists and 2.8 steals last season.

“I am so honored to be named a preseason AP All-American for the second time. That’s a pretty select group to be included in and I am humbled by the recognition.”

Thomas was selected for the second straight year to the preseason team. The Maryland star had a great year last season averaging 18.8 points, 10.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

“It’s pretty special to be named a preseason All-American again because there’s a lot of really good players out there,” Thomas said. “I know we all just work hard and try to be the best we can. It’s great to be in that group again.”

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS SCHSL First Round Friday 3A Upper State (4) Emerald at (1) Greer (3) Woodruff at (2) Westwood (4) Pickens at (1) Daniel (3) A.C. Florda at (2) Clinton (4) Chapman at (1) Chapin (3) Wren at (2) Greenville (4) Seneca at (1) Broome (3) Blue Ridge at (2) Belton-Honea Path Lower State (4) Hilton Head Island at (1) Socastee (3) Midland Valley at (2) Hartsville (4) Southside at (1) Hanahan (3) Marlboro County at (2) Swansea (4) Brookland-Cayce at (1) Crestwood (3) Berkeley at (2) Myrtle Beach (4) Darlington at (1) Strom Thurmond (3) North Myrtle Beach at (2) OrangeburgWilkinson 2A Division I Upper State (9) Indian Land at (8) Columbia (12) Mid-Carolina at (5) Crescent (10) Powdersville at (7) Keenan (11) Carolina at (6) Newberry Lower State (9) Battery Creek at (8) Wade Hampton (12) Waccamaw at (5) Edisto (10) Marion at (7) Aynor (11) Lake City at Ridgeland-Hardeeville Division II Upper State (9) Abbeville at (8) Saluda (12) North Central at (5) Chesterfield (10) Eau Claire at (7) Landrum (11) Buford at (6) Andrew Jackson Lower State (9) North Charleston at (8) Barnwell (12) Kingstree at (5) Mullins (10) Calhoun County at (7) Andrews (11) Garrett at (6) Lee Central

1A Division I Upper State (8) Southside Christian at (1) Lamar (5) St. Joseph’s at (4) Ware Shoals (6) C.A. Johnson at (3) Williston-Elko (7) Lewisville at (2) Christ Church Lower State (8) Baptist Hill at (1) Carvers Bay (5) Estill at (4) Johnsonville (6) Hemingway at (3) St. John’s (7) Latta at (2) Allendale-Fairfax Division II Upper State (8) Blackville-Hilda at (1) Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (5) Dixie at (4) McCormick (6) Ridge Spring-Monetta at (3) Wagener-Salley (7) McBee at (2) Great Falls Lower State (8) Lincoln at (1) Cross (5) Branchville at (4) Timmonsville (6) Creek Bridge at (3) Military Magnet (7) Denmark-Olar at (2) Lake View SCISA First Round Friday 3A (8) Heathwood Hall at (1) Wilson Hall (5) Cardinal Newman at (4) Laurence Manning (7) Augusta Christian at (2) Orangeburg Prep (6) Porter-Gaud at (3) Hammond 2A (4) Thomas Heyward at (1) Florence Christian (3) Spartanburg Christian at (2) Northwood (4) Thomas Sumter at (1) Hilton Head Christian (3) Palmetto Christian at (2) Calhoun Academy 1A (At-Large) St. Andrew’s at (1) Colleton Prep (3) Holly Hill at (2) Dillon Christian (4) Bible Baptist at (1) Williamsburg (3) Trinity-Byrnes at (2) Dorchester 8-Man (4) Clarendon Hall at (1) James Island Christian (3) Beaufort Academy at (2) W.W. King (4) Cathedral at (1) Carolina (3) Wardlaw at (2) Patrick Henry

SAINTS from Page B1 on defense since we made some key adjustments,” Carlisle said. “The boys are really understanding how it works, and they are doing a good job of coming out and executing it.”

Daniel Pappas leads CH in tackles with 64 while seven others have 48 or more. Trey Thomas has 14 tackles for loss, Kee Evans has 12 and Pappas has 10.

Wes Keller has four interceptions and Tilton McCrea three.

Clarendon Hall will have a tough task on Friday in trying to stop JIC quarterback Josh Black. He has rushed for 1,635 yards and 29 touchdowns on 154 carries, while completing 45 of 88 passes for 1,012 yards and 12 scores while throwing no interceptions.

“They run something of a spread offense and they’ve got a great option quarterback who can run and throw it,” Carlisle said. “Our defense has to be able to do a good job of shutting him down.”

Jonathan Hickman has rushed for 798 yards and eight scores on 89 carries. Hickman is one of Black’s favorite targets to pass to with 24 catches for 715 yards and seven TDs. Daniel Ulmer has 23 catches for 400 yards and five touchdowns.

The Saints are able to counter with a pretty solid offense as well with a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in McCrea and Dustin Way. They both went over the century mark in last week’s 52-28 victory over Andrew Jackson Academy. Way, the quarterback, rushed for 207 yards and two scores, giving him 1,005 yards and 12 touchdowns on 114 carries. McCrea has 1,014 yards and eight TDs on 128 carries.

Pappas has also rushed for 480 yards and Gavin Allen has 313.

“We’ve got good speed in our backfield; if we get an opening, they can go a long way,” Carlisle said. “What has been the real key to the improvement in our running game has been the improved blocking of the offensive line. They’re staying on their blocks better.”

Raj Patel is at center for the Saints while the guards are David Lookabill, Dalton Hughes and Al Hobbs. Also blocking up front are tight ends Keller and Matthew Corbett.

Way has completed 33 of 66 passes for 407 yards and nine scores. Keller has 12 catches for 126 yards and four TDs while McCrea has 11 catches for 125 yards and two TDs.

WRIGHT from Page B1 Lineman of the Year, five for Speciality Team Player of the Year and 10 for the Coach of the Year.

The players and coaches will be honored at a banquet on Thursday, Dec. 5, at Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia. The lineman, back specialty team player and coach of the year will be announced at the banquet.

Also an award for distinguished service will be presented to a supporter of South Carolina high school football.

“We look forward to honoring this year’s Palmetto Champions All-Star Team at our 10th annual banquet,” Greg Crolley, the former Lakewood head coach who is the banquet director, said in a press release. “We recognize excellence in football in all positions, regions and classifications, and are glad our association can honor our players and coaches in this way.”

PALMETTO CHAMPIONS ALL-STAR FOOTBALL TEAM Big 16 Upper State Back Undreis Massy Mauldin Lineman Zack Cooper Dorman Lower State Back Erick Wright Sumter Lineman Nolan Kelleher Wando 4A Upper State Back Mason Rudolph Northwestern Lineman Quaven Ferguson Easley Lower State Back Jacob Park Stratford Lineman Kanan Ritchie Goose Creek 3A Upper State Back Carter White Chapin Lineman Chris Mackey Belton-Honea Path Lower State Back Hunter Renfrow Socastee Lineman Daryus Gillispie Marlboro County 2A Upper State Back Darrius Proctor Chesnee Lineman Isaiah Cullum Batesburg-Leesville Lower State Back Damu Ford Dillon Lineman Kevin Crosby Bamberg-Ehrhardt High 1A Upper State Back Quan White Christ Church Lineman Luke Posta Christ Church Lower State

Back Oceanez Fluitt C. E. Murray Lineman Donnell Stanley Latta SPECIALIST Big 16 P/K David Kennedy Summerville 4A K/P Alex Spence West Florence 3A KR Jamal Stanton Marlboro County 2A K/P Alex Haynes Pendleton 1A K Mac McCall Christ Church COACHES Big 16 Upper State Miles Aldridge Spring Valley Lower State Tom Knott Dutch Fork 4A Upper State Kyle Richardson Northwestern Lower State David Prince South Florence 3A Upper State Justin Gentry Chapin Lower State Charlie Patterson Hanahan 2A Upper State Lynn Fleming Chesnee Lower State Jackie Hayes Dillon 1A Upper State Don Frost Christ Church Lower State Kelly Williamson Latta

OBITUARIES

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

GLADIOLA S. McDANIEL GLENN DALE, Md. — Gladiola Singleton McDaniel, of Glenn Dale, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.

Gladiola was born July 30, 1915, to Benjamin and Hattie McDANIEL Jackson Singleton of Sumter.

She married the late Lennes Alexander McDaniel and to this union was born four children. She graduated from Bennett College, Greensboro, N.C., in 1938 with a degree in education. She took graduate classes at South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, D.C. Teachers College, and Trinity University in Washington, D.C., also in education.

Gladiola taught second grade at Savage Glover Elementary School in Sumter. After moving to the District of Columbia in 1965, she began teaching at Barnard Elementary School, where she remained for 19 years.

Her years of service to children spanned 43 years. She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Methodist Church in Sumter. As a teenager, she served as pianist for the youth choir and Sunday school worship services. Following her move to Washington, she and her family united with Metropolitan Baptist Church under the late Dr. Ernest C. Smith. As a member of Metropolitan, she was financial secretary for the Helping Hand Tithing Club; member of Norman Memorial Sunday School Class, renamed Moses Bible Class; organizer and director for the junior missionaries; and taught classes on missions in the local church.

Gladiola was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Lennes; four siblings, Levy, Ben Earle, Marie and Hattie Belle; and one son, Reginald.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory: Cynthia M. Harrold (Waymon), Lennes A. McDaniel (Maty) and Benjamin; a nephew, George E.J. Singleton (Jane Williams); a niece, Bryne Sumter; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors at 11 a.m.

Thursday at 10111 Street Baptist Church, 1000 R St., NW, Washington, D.C., followed by the service at noon.

Interment will take place at Washington National Cemetery in Suitland, Md.

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home of Landover, Md., is in charge of arrangements.

DOMINIC J. LEALI CASTINE, Maine — Dominic J. Leali, 96, of Castine, passed away peacefully Oct. 31, 2013.

He was born May 21, 1917, in Stonington, Maine, a son of Joseph Guisseppe and Emila LEALI Molinelli Leali. He graduated from Stonington High School in 1934. After graduation, he moved to Portsmouth, N.H., to work at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during World War II. He then spent many years as a blacksmith at Deer Isle Granite Corp. He eventually settled in Castine, where he worked in the postal department at Maine Maritime Academy for nearly 20 years, before retiring. Dominic took pride in his vegetable gardens and enjoyed sharing his produce with friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Bernice Leali Hathaway and her husband, John, of Saco; son, Richard J. Leali and his wife, Betty Leali, of Sumter; grandchildren, Mark Hathaway and wife, Mary, of Bangor, Maine, Sean Hathaway and wife, Holly, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Shawna Erwin and husband, Gabe, of St. Augustine, Fla., and Dominic J. Leali II of Raleigh, N.C. He is also survived by greatgrandchildren, Connor Hathaway, Mya and Tyce Erwin; sisters, Lucia Donavan and Mary Blackmore and husband, Edward, of Stonington; nieces, Carol Hamalainen and husband, Donald, of Yarmouth and Sally Haskell and husband, Curtis, of Stonington; and nephew, Blaine Blackmore and wife, Sharon, of Deer Isle.

Dominic was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Harvey) Leali; brother, Andrew Leali; nephew, Robert Leali; brother-in-law, William Donovan; and special friend, Dick Stanley.

Dominic was blessed with many good friends and neighbors in Castine. Those who held a very special place in his heart were Karen, Lynn and John, Barbara and Carlton, and Lyn and Paul.

At Dominic’s request, there will be no visiting hours or funeral service.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 11

a.m. today at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Stonington.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Dominic’s memory be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Homes of Stonington.

Courtesy of Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

JACK H. BLACK Sr. ALCOLU — Jack Holt Black Sr., 86, husband of Thelma Burke Black, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at National Healthcare in Sumter.

Born July 8, 1927, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Jacob SidBLACK ney and Clara Holt Black. He was an Eagle Scout; a lifeguard at Poinsett State Park; a U.S. Navy World War II veteran; a 1949 graduate of The Citadel, where he played the trumpet in the school band as well as for a local jazz band; a retired manager for Westvaco Co.; and he was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Manning.

He is survived by his wife of Alcolu; a son, Richard Arthur Black (Chieko) of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Jack Holt Black III and George Boyd Black, both of Columbia, and Rebecca Ashley Burke Black and Cameron Atticus Black, both of Ponte Vedra.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jack Holt Black Jr.; and a sister, Martha Black Welch.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.

Thursday at the Presbyterian Church at Manning with the Rev. Dr. George Wilkes officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Robert Lewis Alderman. Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the residence, 2607 Hotel St., Alcolu.

Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church at Manning, P.O. Box 207, Manning, SC 29102.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org SYLVIA COLCLOUGH Sylvia “Pinky� Col-

clough, 58, passed on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of COLCLOUGH the late Perry V. Sr. and Nora Holmes Colclough. Sylvia attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Sumter High School Class of 1973. After graduation, she was employed at Becton Dickinson Co. of Sumter, where she worked for 35 years, until her passing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Colclough; and a sister, Mary Johnson.

Surviving are a daughter, Tyrah Renae Colclough of the home; four sisters, Martha Chandler of Roselle, N.J., Ruth Colclough of Washington, D.C., Brenard Colclough of Linden, N.J., and Terry Mcfadden of Sumter; one brother, Perry (Terwarner) Colcough Jr.; brother-in-law, Adam McFadden; a special aunt, Jessie Richburg; a special friend, Richard McKnight; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.

Thursday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Daniel Bennett Jr. officiating and Associate Pastor Willie Jones presiding.

Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

The public may view from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Sumter.

Ms. Colclough will be placed in the church for viewing at noon until the hour of service.

The family will receive friends at the Colclough residence, 625 E. Brewington Road, Sumter.

Please leave a condolence for the family on their memorial website found at palmermemorialchapel.com.

BERTHA MAE SINGLETON Bertha Mae Wilkes Singleton was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Thicketty, to the late Robert and Anna Wilkes. She departed this life on Oct. 31, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

She was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia. She was raised by her grandmother, the late Matilda Robinson, until she

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relocated to Sumter to live with her cousin, the late Mattie McBride. In Sumter, she met and married the late Hazel Singleton Sr. Bertha was a devout Christian woman. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and was the mother of the church.

She served on the usher board, the historical society, prayer band, amen corner, United Methodist Women, communion servers and the golden age group. She truly loved her St. Mark Church family and rarely missed attending Sunday service.

Survivors are her children, Shirley Blanding of Brooklyn, N.Y., Willie (Jeanette) Singleton of Sumter, Deloris Singleton of Sumter, James (Dorothy) Singleton of Queens Village, N.Y., Clarence (Mary Jean) Singleton of Midlothian, Va., and Ruby Singleton Blakeney of Annapolis, Md.; three grandchildren that she raised, Brenda (Rossi) Ramsey, Patricia Singleton and Earl Blanding Jr.; 35 other grandchildren; 56 greatgrandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; two great-greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

The body will be placed in the church at noon Thursday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.

Thursday at St. Mark United Methodist Church, Sumter, with the Rev. Geneva Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mark UM Cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at 49 Robinson St., Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to jobsmortuary.net.

CLAYTON SMALLS KINGSTREE — Clayton Smalls, 53, of New Zion, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Mary Evans, 1254 County Road, New Zion.

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Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, (843) 354-2292.

MARTHA S. ROGERS Martha Strange Rogers, age 81, beloved wife of the late Jimmy Rogers, died on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Plans will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

CHRIS BELIN PAMPLICO — Chris Belin, of Plainfield, N.J., died on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, after a brief illness.

Local arrangements

by People’s Funeral Home of Pamplico.

He was a grandson of the late Geneva Graham McNeil of Johnsonville.

BENNIE CHARLES Sr. BISHOPVILLE — Bennie Charles Sr. entered eternal rest on Nov. 1, 2013, at Bethea Baptist Healthcare Facility, Darlington.

Visitations will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Thursday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Bishopville, with the Rev. Darren P. Dixon, pastor and worship leader, and the Rev. Robert Wilson (grandson) as eulogist.

Burial will follow in St. Mark Memorial Garden.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at wilsonfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.

Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

LATASHA M. BOYD BISHOPVILLE — Latasha M. Boyd entered eternal rest on Nov. 5, 2013, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville.

The family is receiving friends at the home of Mayor and Mrs. Alexander Boyd, 529 Davis St., Bishopville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

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meeting to seek a favorable vote by the Board to accomplish such conversion and to authorize the filing of an appropriate petition(s) necessary for the issuance of a new charter to the Water Company. At such meeting, and prior to the presentation of the Resolution for approval, the Board shall afford any and all members in attendance an opportunity to speak and be heard in support of or in opposition to the conversion of the Water Company to the status of public service district.

Charles Litchfield, CEO Kershaw County and Lee County Regional Water Company, Inc.

Request for Proposals The County of Sumter is accepting separate sealed Proposals from qualified contractors that can provide professional services for automated (computerized) Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance) billing and collection.

Request for Proposal Documents may be obtained from the County of Sumter, Office of the Purchasing Agent, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and to waive any and all technicalities.

Announcements

ZUMBA FITNESS Certified Zumba & Fitness Instructor: Shelia "Red" Tindal **Cross Training Martial Arts/Next to Food Lion 493 N. Guignard Dr. Sumter, 803-436-7473 EVERY Saturday 9-10AM **This is a new Saturday Class that is being offered in Sumter. Please spread the word to everyone!!!

M.H. Newton Life Center 415 Manning Ave. Sumter, SC. 803-316-0960 EVERY Monday & Thursday 6-7PM. ADMISSION $5.00

BUSINESS SERVICES Home Improvements

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Professional Remodelers Home maintenance, ceramic tile, roofing, siding & windows doors, etc. Lic. & Ins. (Office) 803-692-4084 or (Cell) 803-459-4773

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST 350-ACRE FARM LEASE

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

The City of Sumter is inviting persons to submit a Letter of Interest to lease approximately 350 acres of preserved land for farming purposes.

The objective is to lease the land to a seasoned farmer/grower to develop and implement a crop rotation to allow for sustainability and preservation of natural resources.

The lease term will be for 3 years.

The required content of the Letter of Interest and the form of the proposed lease agreement are available from Eric Shytle, General Counsel for the City, at the following address: Eric Shytle, General Counsel City of Sumter P O Box 1449 Sumter, SC 29151 Phone: 803-774.3953 E-mail: eshytle@sumter-sc.com Letters of Interest must be received by the City no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF KERSHAW COUNTY AND LEE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER COMPANY, INC. (d/b/a CASSATT WATER COMPANY) Pursuant to Section 33-36-1315(B) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, this Notice is being given to the members of the Kershaw County and Lee County Regional Water Company, Inc. (d/b/a Cassatt Water Company) (the "Water Company").

By the terms of this Notice, you are being informed of a meeting of the members of the Water Company to be held at the time, on the date, at the place and for the purposes set forth below: TIME: 5:30 p.m. (local time) DATE: Monday, November 18, 2013 PLACE: Pine Tree Hill Elementary School 938 Bishopville Highway Camden, South Carolina 29020 PURPOSE: Recently, the South Carolina General Assembly enacted Act No. 168 of 2012 (the "Act"), the provisions of which authorize not-for-profit corporations (like the Water Company) to be converted into a public service district, an entity that constitutes a public body politic and corporate of the State of South Carolina. Due to the adoption of the Act, the Board of Directors of the Water Company (the "Board") is recommending that the Water Company be converted from its current status as a not-for-profit corporation into a public service district. By becoming a public service district, the Water Company will be able to borrow money in its own name and on a tax-exempt basis, exercise sovereign immunity for its actions (to the extent not otherwise waived by South Carolina law) and better support economic development efforts within their service territory.

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MERCHANDISE Farm Products Flowers Farm Produce 2037 Summerton Hwy 1 mi. N of Summerton, Hwy 15 M-F 9-5 Sat 9-3. Homegrown fresh vegetables.

U pick tomatoes Ends 11/16/13

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Sumter Freewill Baptist 971 Blvd Rd. Nov. 7th, 8th 9th, 8am -until Hot dogs, drinks & sweets, Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun.

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Stoves. Also new Gas stoves.

Guaranteed. 803-464-5439

CASH PAID for Furn, tools, and other items. One item to complete estates. Call 840-0420 LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up

Junk Cars = CASH

Antique Side Board, lg. mirror, recliner, office chair, hutch, kitchen items. 316-7407.

Seasoned Oak Firewood for sale, Full size truck $75 . Call Fred 464-5668 or 803-883-8074 $60/truck load delivered.

Call Chris at 803-464-8743

Manufactured Housing

Commercial Rentals

Guignard Storage: 57 Neal St. Personal storage units.

No deposits. Call 803-491-4914 526 W Boyce St in Manning.

1000 sqft office/commercial. Behind Big T Jewelers $1000 Mo. + Dep. Call Kenny 803-435-8094

Medical Help Wanted

Call Gene 934-6734

REAL ESTATE

Experienced Receptionist needed for busy doctors office in Sumter. Call 803-566-0179

Work Wanted Private Home Health Care Sitter.

Reasonable rates.

Call 803-236-2685 for more info.

1969 Airstream $4,000 OBO AS IS! 803-406-6159.

RENTALS

Bassett Oak TV Cab. w/2 sections, 3 shlvs & outlet, Great Condtion. $100 Call 481-9766 Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Office Assistant/Vet Assistant with excellent computer skills and telephone 'etiquette. Full-time.

Must be able to work with all types of animals. High school diploma needed. References are required.

Send resume to 2093 Alex Harvin Hwy. Manning, S.C. 29102

Rooms for Rent ROOMS FOR RENT, $100- $125 /wkly. All utilities & cable included.

803-938-2709

Unfurnished Homes For Rent 3BR/2BA, on large private lot (Dalzell). $700/mo + $700/dep FIRM. 803-499-1265

3Br 2.5 Ba Home Large workshop, fenced yard, $745 Mo+Dep Quiet neighborhood Call 803-406-6159

Established Heating and Air Conditioning Company looking for an experienced HVAC service technician. Must have experience, a valid driver's license, people skills, good personality. Great benefits offered and top pay!

Send all responses to P-Box 343 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 The SC Army National Guard wants High School Juniors, Seniors, Grads and GED holders, and Prior Service! Ask about college tuition. Receive paid technical training and more while serving your Country and Community on a part-time basis. Call now for this great opportunity!

SSG Michael Wright 803-667-0985 SSG Lorraine Lordy 803-360-1979 ASE Certified Mechanic 5 day work week, competitive pay.

Apply in person to Jamie Bilton, Bilton Lincoln, 70 W. Wesmark, 803-773-7339.

Medical office seeking a certified ultra sound technician/sonographer please email resumes to public.relations@cdkc.net or fax to 803-469-7519

Must See! 3 Br, 1.5 ba, FD, office, covered carport with workshop in Pinewood. Call Donnie at 803-972-3110.

Mobile Home Rentals

Campers / RV's/ Motorhomes

MUST SELL, MAKE OFFER: 411 N. Magnolia, renovated.

C/H/A. Garage, workshop & shed. Comm lot facing LaFayette. Fin Avail. 775-4391/ 464-5960

Camper Spots Available at Randolph's Landing on Beautiful Lake Marion. Boat Ramp, Boat Docking, Fishing pier, Restaurant and Tackle Shop. All season weekly rates for motel. Call for rates: 803-478-2152.

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Autos For Sale

MH on 1/2 ac shady lot in Burgess Glen Park. C/H/A, 4643 Allene Dr. Close to Shaw Fin Avail. 775-4391 464-5960

OPEN Ernest Baker Auto Sales & Equip. Located 3349 N. Main St 5.5 miles from 378 overpass at N. Main., on Hwy 15 N. next to Baker Mini Warehouse. Remember Cars are like Eggs, Cheaper in the Country!!! 803-469-9294

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

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

RV parking avail. Call 494-8350 1 & 2 Bdrm Mobile Homes- All appliances, heat pump, water, sewer and trash pick up included.

Rent $300-$330 Call 803-464-3437 Btwn 12-8pm Taking applications for 2 & 3 BR Mobile homes. Large Rms, Clean, quiet areas $350 -$550 Mo. No pets. Call 803 840-5734 American MHP, 2 & 3/BRs, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300.

Scenic Lake 2Br, 2Ba & 3 Br, 2 Ba. No pets. Call between 9am 5pm ONLY! (803) 499-1500.

3BR/2BA, Mobile home 15S. $500/mo + $500/dep.

803-983-8084 Vacation Rentals Santee, Garden City Beach Michelle Hodge, 803-491-4914 Beautiful Cabin on Lake Marion fully furnished all utilities included, with boat slip. Call Charlotte 803 478-2800 or 464-5352

MUST SELL, MAKE OFFER. 1102 Manning Rd. 3BR/1BA, C/H/A renovated.

Hardwood floors. Fenced Backyard. Easy Financing. 775-4391, 464-5960

We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before.

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

FSBO: Land, Small & Large acreage.

Owner financing.

803-427-3888.

5.1 acres (Lee County). $18,500 OBO. Owner is absentee upstate for quick sale. 561-502-8598

Land & Lots for Sale 17.9 acres off Mims Rd. On London & Wells Rd. Asking $63,000 OBO. Call 803-795-7484

Manufactured Housing LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing.

We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes on our lot. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

2007 Buick Lucerne CXL, $11,595, Luxury & Chrome package. One owner, Garage kept, Clean. Serviced by Jones Buick every 3 mos. 89,500 miles. May see at 585 Covington St. 773-4486

Miscellaneous C&C Recycling Parts & Wrecker Service Top price paid for junk cars! We buy scrap metal, alum cans, batteries, copper. 773-7702

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Ricky's Tree Service in search of certified bucket truck operator & power line trimmer.

Call 803-435-2223

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Hoyt's is seeking an HVAC service tech. Must be EPA certified, min 3 years exp, residential and/or commercial. Must have a good driving record and clean background check. Top pay based upon attitude and experience. Apply at 710 N. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC

Help Wanted Part-Time

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Montreat St: (off Miller Rd.) 2BR 1BA gas & electric + appl's. No pets. $350 mo + dep. 316-8105.

Stylists, Barbers, Nail Techs needed at Paradise Beauty Salon, 735 N. Main. 803-773-7945

Delivery Man needed for heavy deliveries and install for major household appliances. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Send resume to Box 342 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

#53232636/2007 Giles, 16x80 3+2, 5810 TB Wright Rd., Rembert, 1.22 acres, $44,900 #93447350/2007 Clayton, 16x76 3+2, 913 Fulton St., Sumter, .27 acres, $49,000 #601069803/2010 Clayton, 28x48, 1359 W. Peach Rd., Winnsboro, 1.6 acres, $69,900 #510270257/2010 Giles,16x80 3+3, 165 Blue Jay Lane, Bishopville, 1.01 acres, $54,900 #710125048/2010 Clayton, 28x44, 3+2, 1928 Harlem St. Columbia, .47 acres $74,900 #97193180/1999 Skyline, 28x72, 4+2, 1442 Herod Dr., Manning, .69 acres, $69,900 #63648076/2008 CMH APP, 28x48, 3+2, 1729 Rush, Rd. Elgin, 1.22 acres, $69,900 #72661959/199 Homes Merit, 32x76, 4+2, 1136 Hall St., Summerton, 1.1 acres, $69,000 #910428164/2011 Schult, 16x76, 3+2, 1184 Waynes Dr., Manning, 1.45 acres, $49,900 #967757887/1999 Bellcrest, 23x66, 5+2, 1697 Cassatt Rd, Cassatt, 1 acre, $69,900 #710271487/2011 Giles 16x80, 3+3, 4455 E. Brewington Rd., Gable, 2.79 acres, $49,900 Land home properties available for immediate occupancy-10% down regardless of credit!!

DL-8005 Call 803-665-0269

Unfurnished Apartments

For Rent 3BR 1BA house in Home Branch Paxville area $650 month/deposit (803)473-7577

Local Community Bank needs FT diligent person for Compliance Assistant position. Experience preferred. Excellent benefits, competitive salary, pleasant challenging environment. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicant must pass background check. Send resume to PO Box 36, Olanta, SC 29114

3600 Dallas: Dalzell, 3BR, 2BA. Big Lot. Big storage & workshop. 1/2 ac lot. Financing Available. 775-4391, 464-5960

ROOM For Rent Bi-weekly or monthly. Near Morris College. Kit. privileges, all utilities incl 469-4668

Cake Decorator Needed Apply in person with current portfolio at Serendipity Cafe 118 S Main St Sumter 774-4007

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2006 Saturn Vue #MBDL

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Driver Trainees Needed Now! Learn to drive for US Xpress! Earn $800+ per week! No experience needed!

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Junk Batteries $8 & up!

1360 Airport Rd. Fri & Sat. 6am-3pm. Some Furn, hshld items, appliances, jewelry and much more!!!!

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Firewood for Sale Will Deliver 803 651-8672

ANNOUNCEMENTS COIN SHOW, SUMTER MALL Sat Nov. 9th 10am - 5pm Buy, Sell or trade coins. Drawing will be held for a Gold Coin.

Tickets $1.00. Call 803-775-8840

Purchase must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of sale.

All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to adjournment.

Trucking Opportunities

Firewood For Sale,

1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153

A013 - Biggs, Zina A016 - Rubin, Issacel A047 - Johnson, Joy B047 - Dixon, Thessalonian B055 - Golden, Sharon B066 - Wilson, Taneka B100 - Scott, Felicia C048 - Mcfadden, Shakeia C063 - Hill, Sandra C064 - Burns, Ida C072 - McDaniel, Tanya E008 - Osborne, Jasmin E013 - Washington, Dionya F012 - Merchant, Shakeema F051 - Hill, Sandra G004 - Williams, Angel G010 - Johnson, Ashley G026 - Geter, Andre H003 - Hoerner, Marc I006 - Edmond, Tonyatta I014 - Gray Sr., David K011 - Pack, Betty

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If you’re a book lover, this is the week you’ve been waiting for — it’s time for the annual Friends of the Sumter County Library book sale. Stock your home library and save big money on hardcover and paperback books in all categories from tonight through Sunday.

Over the years, shoppers have found current bestsellers, first editions, classic fiction and nonfiction, mysteries, art books, romance novels, reference, children’s and history books, as well as cookbooks by chefs of all cuisines and gardening books. And that’s just a drop in the bucket.

There are more genres of books in the Friends’ sale than there are shades of grey. And since the ITEM FILE PHOTO sale will be located in Sumter Mall next to Victoria’s Secret, that’s saying something.

Sumter native and New York Yankee baseball great Bobby Richardson signs books at the Friends of the SumFriends of the Library and volunteers have ter County Library Annual Author Event in February. The Friends fund many library activities, including the already filled as many tables with books as summer reading program for children, through their annual book sale, now in progress. there is room for in the sales space.

DVDs, magazine subscriptions, special pro“There are thousands,” Linda Nock said, 50 cents for paperbacks, $1 for hardcover and gramming and more. “and we will be trade paperbacks, and some slightly higher Not only does membership benefit the liputting out more prices for popular new books, first editions and brary, it benefits the members, Nock pointed as we get more other special volumes. No matter what genre out. space during the you prefer, she said, “You can likely find it at Members get a special preview night to shop sale.” the sale in paperback or hardcover.”

BOOK SALE HOURS at the book sale, as well as a coupon worth $2 Along with Nock’s daughter teaches 4-year-old kinderSumter Mall beside Victoria’s Secret off a minimum $5 purchase, a newsletter subFriends of the garten at Delaine School in the Sumter School • 4-8 p.m. Wednesday – Friday scription and notifications of special events, Library presiDistrict, so Nock also buys a box or two of • 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and that’s with the individual membership fee dent Nancy Lee books for the students.

• 1:30–5:30 p.m. Sunday of $15. Other levels of membership are families Zimpleman and The annual book sale is very important for $25, sponsors $50, donors $100 and benefacNancy Wilson the library, she added.

“There have been so many cuts in the litors $250. Donations of any amount are also and Annette Doyle, Nock is in charge of the brary’s funding, I don’t know if they could get welcome, Nock said. book sale. She said Wilson is the overall chairWith a Family membership, add the opporwoman, while she and Doyle were in charge of by without fundraisers,” she said. “The book sale is our biggest fundraiser.” tunity to have a book, selected by the library, sorting and displaying the books.

All of the books were donated by individual placed in the collection in honor or memory of “We did it with a lot of help from volunreaders and school libraries culling their cola loved one; Sponsors add a free Sumter Counteers,” Nock said. “Some very nice young men lections, Nock said, so all the money taken in ty Library tote bag; Donors get a $10 gift certififrom the (Sumter-Lee Detention Center) were will go to the library. cate for the book sale; and Benefactors get all especially helpful.”

Membership in the Friends of the Sumter of the incentives of the other levels, plus their Nock said she was able to find a book by one County Library supports numerous programs, name or business’ name on the back of the of her favorite authors, Elizabeth Berg, while Forrest Ray 5K T-shirts. sorting the books. She’ll be present on Friends’ including the children’s summer reading proThere is no charge for admission to the sale. night to buy it and look for more, at the price of gram, purchases of new books, books on tape,

Paperback vs. e-reader In ccase In ase you ase yyou’ve yo ou’ u’ve b been een reading ee-books; books; ii.e., e Kindle Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc., or even your computer screen, consider this. Scientific American, in its current issue, explains research into the difference between reading a paper book and an electronic book.

“An open paperback presents a reader with two clearly defined domains — the left and right pages — and a total of eight corners with which to orient oneself. A reader can focus on a single page of a paper book without losing sight of the whole text: One can see where the book begins and ends and where one page is in relation to those borders. One can even feel the thickness of the pages read in one hand and pages to be read in the other. Turning the pages of a paper book is like leaving one footprint after another on the trail — there’s a rhythm to it and a visible record of

how far one has h traveled. All these features not only make text in a paper book easily navigable, they also make it easier to form a coherent mental map of the text.”

The article goes on to state: “Although e-readers ... re-create pagination — sometimes complete with page numbers, headers and illustrations — the screen only displays a single virtual page: it is there and then it is gone. Instead of hiking the trail yourself, the trees, rocks and moss move past you in flashes with no trace of what came before and no way to see what lies ahead. ...”

The article also said researchers found comprehension and long term memory of what’s read is impaired.

Read the full story at www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=reading-paper-screens&page=2.

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Take the pain out of Thanksgiving math

BY J.M. HIRSCH, AP Food Editor Thanksgiving is coming and you need to just relax and embrace the horror.

Accept the fact that you’ll get at least something wrong.

The turkey will be too big. Or too small. Or too frozen.

There won’t be enough mashed potatoes, or maybe you’ll forget to salt them.

Maybe you’ll have rivers of gravy, but only enough stuffing for two people. Which is just as well, because you probably won’t remember what temperature the stuffing is supposed to be cooked to anyway.

We can’t solve all of those problems for you, but we can give you a cheat sheet to help you avoid at least a few blunders. We’ve done some of the most common Thanksgiving math for you. Now you can focus on more important things, such as who will sit next to your obnoxious uncle or how to deflect your mother-in-law’s unwanted housekeeping advice.

Because this is Thanksgiving, all serving estimates are generous to allow for plenty of seconds and leftovers.

HOW BIG? For turkeys less than 16 pounds, estimate 1 pound per serving (this accounts for bone weight). For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is to have very ample leftovers, aim for 1 1/2 pounds per person no matter how big the turkey is.

• For 8 people, buy a 12pound turkey • For 10 people, buy a 15pound turkey • For 12 people, buy an 18pound turkey • For 14 people, buy a 20pound turkey

THE BIG THAW The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You’ll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. For speedier thawing, put the turkey in a sink of cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes, and plan for about 30 minutes per pound.

THE BRINE A good brine uses kosher salt and sugar in a 1-to-1

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The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You’ll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. For speedier thawing, put the turkey in a sink of cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes, and plan for about 30 minutes per pound.

ratio, and usually no more than 1 cup of each. Feel free to add any other seasonings.

Brines typically are made by heating the salt, sugar and seasonings with a bit of water until dissolved. This mixture then is diluted with additional cold water (volume will vary depending on the size of your bird) and ice. Be certain the brine is completely cooled before adding the turkey.

Turkeys should be brined for at least 8 to 10 hours, but can go as long as 72 hours. A good rule of thumb is, the longer the brine, the weaker the brine. So for a 10-hour soak, use 1 cup each of salt and sugar. For a longer one, consider backing down to 3/4 cup each.

Always keep the bird refrigerated during brining. If the turkey is too big, an ice-filled cooler stored outside works, too.

THE ROAST Roasting temperatures vary widely by recipe. Some go at a slow and steady 325 F. Others crank the heat to 400 F or 425 F for the first hour, then drop it down for the rest of the time.

However you roast, use an

instant thermometer inserted at the innermost part of the thigh (without touching bone) to determine when your turkey is done. The meat needs to hit 165 F for safe eating, though some people say thigh meat tastes better at 170 F. If the outside of the bird gets too dark before the center reaches the proper temperature, cover it with foil.

The following roasting time estimates are based on a stuffed turkey cooked at 325 F. Reduce cooking time by 20 to 40 minutes for turkeys that are not stuffed (estimate total roasting times at 15 minutes per pound for unstuffed birds). And remember, a crowded oven cooks more slowly, so plan ahead if your bird needs to share the space.

Using a convection oven?

They are great at browning, but require heating or timing adjustments. Either cut the temperature by about 25 F from what is called for by the recipe and cook for the time directed, or roast at the suggested temperature, but reduce the cooking time by about 25 percent.

The following times are for a standard oven: • 12-pound turkey: 3 to 4

hours at 325 F • 15-pound turkey: 4 to 4 1/2 hours at 325 F • 18-pound turkey: 4 1/2 to 5 hours at 325 F • 20-pound turkey: 5 to 6 hours at 325 F

THE BASTE Basting the bird with its juices helps crisp the skin and flavor the meat. Do it every 30 minutes, but no more. Opening the oven door too frequently lets heat escape and can significantly slow the cooking.

THE REST The turkey never should go directly from the oven to the table. Like most meat, it needs to rest before serving for the juices to redistribute.

Cover the turkey with foil and a few bath towels layered over that (to keep it warm), then let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

THE SIDES • Carrots: a 1-pound bag makes 4 to 5 servings • Cranberry sauce: a 12ounce package of fresh cranberries makes about 2 1/4 cups of sauce; a 16-ounce can has 6 servings • Gravy: plan for 1/3 cup of

gravy per person • Green beans: 1 1/2 pounds of beans makes 6 to 8 servings • Mashed potatoes: a 5-pound bag of potatoes makes 10 to 12 servings • Stuffing: a 14-ounce bag of stuffing makes about 11 servings

THE DESSERTS • Pie: a 9-inch pie can be cut into 8 modest slices.

• Whipped cream: Dolloping whipped cream on those 8 modest slices will require 1 cup of heavy cream beaten with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (a splash of vanilla extract is nice, too) • Ice cream: a la mode doesn’t require much — 1 pint per pie should suffice

THE LEFTOVERS For food safety reasons, leftovers should be cleared from the table and refrigerated within two hours of being served. Once refrigerated, they should be consumed within three to four days.

Leftovers can be frozen for three to four months. Though safe to consume after four months, they will start to taste off.

Pastrami, turkey meet for combined holiday

BY ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Writer

Pastrami-Wrapped Fried Turkey with Horseradish Pickled Onions

Pastrami. Horseradish. Matzo. Frying in oil.

All the makings of a traditional Jewish holiday meal. But this time, we add turkey, a nod to the first day of Hanukkah falling on Thanksgiving this year.

To keep this lusciously savory dinner on the speedy side, we started with turkey tenderloins.

They cook quickly and you don’t need to worry about thawing them as you often do with a whole turkey. We then wrap the tenderloins in pastrami, coat them in matzo and fry them until crisp on the outside, but moist and tender inside.

The breaded pastrami wrap on the turkey adds a great “skin” to the otherwise simple turkey tenderloin. The THE ASSOCIATED PRESS pickled onions have a subtle bite from the

horseradish. Of course, putting this together requires a little more hands-on time than throwing a turkey in the oven, but the reward is in the taste.

PASTRAMI-WRAPPED FRIED TURKEY WITH HORSERADISH PICKLED ONIONS

Start to finish: 1 hour (30 minutes active) Servings: 12 For the pickled onions: 1 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons pickling spice 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1/2 cup prepared horseradish 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced For the turkey: 3 pounds turkey tenderloins 8 ounces thinly sliced pastrami 2 eggs 2 tablespoons spicy

brown mustard 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups matzo meal Vegetable oil, for frying In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, salt and horseradish.

Bring to a boil, then add the onions. Return to a boil, cover and remove from the heat. Let sit until cool. The onions can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Wrap each turkey tenderloin in several slices of pastrami, securing them with wooden skewers as needed.

In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, mustard and flour.

In a second bowl, spread the matzo meal.

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BY J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor With Thanksgiving falling on the first day of Hanukkah, I wanted to look for ways to blend a little of each holiday at the table.

And it turns out the fruit is a fine place to start.

Because cooked fruit enjoys starring roles in both holidays. For Hanukkah, there often is applesauce, a sweet and refreshing counterpoint to savory, crispy potato latkes. And for Thanksgiving, a dinner spread is incomplete without a sweet and tart cranberry sauce.

These fruits complement one another so wonderfully, there actually are numerous ways to combine them. You could chop raw cranberries and apples, then toss them with sweetened lemon juice, red onion and minced jalapenos for a fresh salsa-like accompaniment.

Or you could simply combine peeled apples and fresh cranberries and simmer them together with cinnamon, sugar and lemon juice for a sauce that is a little bit applesauce, a little bit cranberry sauce.

But I decided to go with a skillet sauce. I cut the apples into wedges, then saute them until just barely tender. Then I add dried cranberries because they have a great contrasting texture. Let the whole thing cook for a few minutes, then finished it with crushed pistachios. Great with turkey or latkes.

sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup crushed toasted pistachios In a large skillet over medium-high, melt the butter. Add the apples and cook until lightly browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the vinegar, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom and cranberries. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook until liquid is thick and syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Spoon the apple-cranberry sauce into a serving bowl, then top with the pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition information per serving: 200 calories; 45 calories from fat (23 percent of total calories); 5 g fat; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 33 g sugar; 2 g protein; 0 mg sodium. Skillet Apple-Cranberry Sauce with Pistachios

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PASTRAMI from Page C2 tenderloin in the egg mixture to coat evenly.

Transfer to the matzo meal and roll to coat.

The tenderloins can be prepared in this manner up to several hours ahead of time, then covered and refrigerated.

When ready to cook, heat the oven to 350 F. In a large, deep saute pan, heat 1/2 inch of oil until it sizzles when a matzo crumb is dropped into it. One at a time, fry each tenderloin for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until golden brown all over. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, then repeat with the remaining tenderloins.

When all of the tenderloins are fried, place them in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they reach 165 F at the center. Serve with the pickled onions on the side.

Nutrition information per serving: 270 calories; 70 calories from fat (26 percent of total calories); 8 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 90 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 35 g protein; 440 mg sodium.

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According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, many kinds of cheese can help protect your teeth from acids that cause cavities. So for a healthy smile, always say “CHEESE!�

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DEAR ABBY — He recently got “marMy sister-in-law wrote the ried” and now has four following to my husband other children. The last in a birthday card: “I time he was over, I nocouldn’t find a card that ticed that he has all his really fit you. None of children’s initials tattooed them said ‘sweet, kind, on his arm except our sexy, lovable, friendly, indaughter’s, and it bothtelligent, or one of the best ered me. brothers-in-law ever,’ so I only want what is best I’m telling you in my own for my little girl, and I words. If I could get ahold have made it clear that if of my husband’s money, he isn’t a part of her life I’d send you on a cruise.” now, that he needs to stay Was this appropriate? I away until she’s an adult. I don’t think so. My husdon’t want her to be hurt band says she didn’t by a part-time or somemean anything. Help? times dad. I guess my SHOCKED IN question is, is it OK to be TENNESSEE angry that he doesn’t recognize her as his child but DEAR SHOCKED — does his other four?

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Toys for Tots applications will be accepted at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 61 W. Wesmark, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: today, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20. Bring identification and Social Security cards for children. For questions, call Stephanie at (803) 316-7408 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. only.

The Shepherd’s Center will offer public information classes at 24 Council St. from 11 to 11:50 a.m. each Thursday as follows: Nov. 7, Dr. Carolyn Brown will discuss dental health and its impact on overall health; and Nov. 14, Pearl Fryer will speak.

Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center-Haven of Rest will hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. today at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Call (803) 309-8085.

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A fundraiser dinner for Ralph Justice Oxendine, who has been diagnosed with cancer, will be held noon-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Sumter County Training Annex, 1281 N. Main St. Cost: $7 per dinner and includes choice of barbecue chicken or pork, rice, green beans, potato salad, roll and a slice of cake.

Call (803) 983-3499, (803) 883-6447 or (803) 934-6948. Delivery available for purchase of multiple dinners.

The Carolina Coin Club will sponsor a coin show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Sumter Mall. Tickets will be sold for $1 for a drawing for a gold coin. Free appraisals will be given for up to five coins. Call (803) 775-8840. “Stop the Violence� Walk 2013 will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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‘Nature’ studies ‘Love in the Animal Kingdom’

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH

The Scott’s Branch High School JROTC will hold a Veteran’s Day program at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the gymnasium. Dr. Albert Davis, retired lieutenant colonel and member of Midlands Chapter of the 9th and 10th Horse Calvary of the Buffalo Soldier Association, will speak.

Call Maj. Wallace or Sgt. 1st Class Dawson at (803) 478-7818.

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Females can be choosy, and males, well, a little desperate. That’s just one of the lessons we learn on the “Nature� (8 p.m., PBS, TVPG, check local listings) special “Love in the Animal Kingdom.� And I’m talking only about the polar bears.

Featuring stunning photography, a whimsical musical score and slightly wry narration, “Love� follows the mating rituals of birds and beasts the world over.

We see a polar bear female put a potential suitor through his paces, walking him up and down mountains just to see if he has stamina and, therefore, hardy genetic makeup to pass along to her offspring.

Once she exhausts him, she appears to flirt with him, only to spurn him again and then accept his advances, before settling down.

On the other side of the world, a furiously fussy male bird-of-paradise prepares his bachelor pad, readying it so he can show off his special dance moves for a potential Mrs. Right. “Loveâ€? goes a bit overboard calling the bonds between these critters “love,â€? but how else do you explain the forces that help single flamingos find that special someone in a flock of thousands? Or help blue-footed boobies navigate the soap opera of their “open marriagesâ€?? I don’t understand why they didn’t save “Loveâ€? for Valentine’s Day, but fans of nature documentaries, and the comedy of mating rituals, will find plenty to like. • Advancing years do not always cool the passions of the heart — or

the fevers of the mind.

The new series “Elder Skelter� (10 p.m., ID, TV-14) examines love, lust and even homicide with a particular geriatric twist.

Many of these lurid vignettes relate tales of individuals who led rather buttoned-down lives before erupting in anger and violence during their senior moments.

If the notion of “The Golden Girlsâ€? as homicidal maniacs is your idea of entertainment, then “Elder Skelterâ€? is for you! • Speaking of things just a tad out of the natural order, the following movies can be seen tonight: “The Dog Who Saved Christmasâ€? (8 p.m., Hallmark, TV-G); “The Christmas Blessingâ€? (8 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG); “A Christmas Wedding Tailâ€? (10 p.m., Hallmark, TV-G); and “The Road to Christmasâ€? (10 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG). It’s almost time for Fox News to start harping on the “War on Christmasâ€?! • Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood host “The 47th Annual CMA Awardsâ€? (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). They pre-empted “Nashvilleâ€? for this?

“Making Stuff Safer,â€? a look at new technology protecting drivers from car accidents and homeowners from earthquake damage. • Flooding exposes a murder victim on “CSIâ€?

(10 p.m., CBS, TV-PG). • Zoe rises to a dangerous occasion on “American Horror Story: Covenâ€? (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

Cult Choice A master magician challenges a royal heir for a woman’s hand in the 2006 period drama “The Illusionist� (8 p.m., TMC) starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel.

Series Notes Campfire confessions on “Survivor� (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * A strangler keeps souvenirs on “Criminal Minds� (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Stephen’s infraction gets noticed on “The Tomorrow People� (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * “Dateline NBC� (10 p.m.).

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Elizabeth Mitchell and Billy Burke star in a scene from tonight’s episode of NBC’s “Revolution.�

“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart� (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Aziz Ansari, Deepak Chopra and Adam Yenser appear on “Conan� (11 p.m., TBS) * Kelly Osbourne, Kerri KenneySilver, Jamie Lee and Jo Koy are booked on “Chelsea Lately� (11 p.m., E!) * Bill Burr appears on “Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell� (11 p.m., FXX) * Brian Lehrer sits down on “The Colbert Report� (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler, Sheryl Underwood and George Wallace are booked on “The Arsenio Hall Show� (syndicated, check local listings) * Natalie Port-

man, Chris Elliott and James Blunt appear on “Late Show With David Letterman� (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jay Leno welcomes Ellen DeGeneres, Shaun White and Tired Pony on “The Tonight Show� (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Phil McGraw, Erin Andrews and Florida Georgia Line appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live� (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Jason Statham, Tom Green and Emeli Sande visit “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon� (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Martin Short and Doris Kearns Goodwin on “The Late Late Show� (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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Tonight’s Other Highlights • Rachel can’t handle the truth on “Revolutionâ€? (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Oliver plays nurse to the Canary on “Arrowâ€? (8 p.m., CW, TV-14). • A minor accuses a popular TV host of molestation on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unitâ€? (9 p.m., NBC, TV14). • “NOVAâ€? (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) presents

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Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 3/4 cup (3 ounces) slivered almonds 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cumin 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Del Monte Cut Green Beans, drained Salt and pepper, to taste Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn. Add 2 tablespoons butter, Worcestershire, lemon juice and cumin. Cook until butter has melted, stirring constantly. Set almonds aside on separate plate.

Melt remaining butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.

Add beans, and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Sprinkle almond mixture over beans. Toss and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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ven though the cooler weather has arrived, you can still enjoy mouthwatering peaches, juicy tomatoes and sweet corn — all your summer favorites —thanks to the can. Fruits and vegetables are picked at the peak of their ripeness, when they’re at their best, and canned just hours after picking. The canning process, therefore, locks in their nutrients, freshness and flavor naturally, without the need for preservatives. So, they’re available and in-season all year long.

Additionally, many canned fruits and vegetables have equal or more nutrients than their fresh and frozen counterparts.

Canned peaches, for example are more nutritious than fresh, according to an Oregon State University study, because they have higher levels of vitamins A, C and E, as well as folate and antioxidants.

These delicious recipes will allow you to enjoy the flavors of summer, no matter what time of the year it is. Remember, your favorite fruits and vegetables are only a can away.

For more recipe inspiration and to learn how you can get cooking with cans, visit: www.Facebook.com/CansGetYouCooking www.Pinterest.com/CansGetUCooking www.YouTube.com/CansGetYouCooking.

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PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Serves: 8 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Red Gold Diced Tomatoes 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans 1 can (14.5 ounces) chopped spinach 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) chicken broth

1 can (29 ounces) Red Gold Tomato Sauce 2 cups water 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled 1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 8 ounces seashell pasta Parmesan cheese

In a large stockpot, combine all above ingredients except pasta and cheese. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.

Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

BAKED ZITI WITH PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves: 12 Nonstick cooking spray 4 cups dry regular or whole-wheat ziti 1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch cayenne pepper 1 can (12 ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Fat Free Milk 4 links (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian-seasoned chicken sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 package (6 ounces) or about 4 cups prewashed baby spinach 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim or 2% milk reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

PINEAPPLE-PEACH-PEAR SKILLET CRISP Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 8

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 4-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and set aside for later use. Drain pasta; return to cooking pot.

Meanwhile, combine pumpkin, flour, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper in medium skillet over medium heat. Slowly add evaporated milk, stirring until smooth.

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly.

Pour over pasta in pot. Add sausage and reserved pasta cooking water; stir well.

Spread half of pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with spinach. Cover with remaining pasta mixture. Lightly spray piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Cover ziti with foil, greased side down.

Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in small bowl. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Topping: 4 ounces (1 cup) chopped pecans 1/3 cup butter 24 gingersnap cookies, coarsely crushed Base: 1 can (20 ounces) Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits or Chunks, undrained 1 can (15.25 ounces) Del Monte Yel-

low Cling Sliced Peaches in Heavy Syrup, drained 1 can (15.25 ounces) Del Monte Sliced Pears in Heavy Syrup, drained 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch Salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pecans and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat, stir in cookie crumbs until well coated with butter and set aside on separate plate.

Combine pineapple, peaches, pears, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, and salt, if desired, in same skillet. Bring to full boil over medium-high heat. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, if desired, and sprinkle evenly with cookie mixture. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

LEFTOVER TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Vegetable oil 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes 32 ounces chicken broth Coarse salt (sea salt or kosher), to taste 1 can (15 ounces) Allens Butterfield Potatoes 1 can (14.5 ounces) Freshlike Crinkle Sliced Carrots 1 can (15.25 ounces) Allens Whole Kernel Corn

1 can (15.5 ounces) Allens Pinto or Allens Black Beans, drained 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded 6 ounces bite-size corn tortilla chips 1 cup cheese (queso fresco, feta or Monterey jack) shredded or diced 1/2 cup scallions, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) 1 lime, cut in wedges

Heat vegetable oil in saucepan over medium high heat. Cook tomatoes for a minute, stirring frequently; add broth and salt. Heat to boiling. Add potatoes, carrots, corn, beans and turkey; simmer gently until all ingredients are hot.

To serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with tortilla chips and cheese; garnish with scallions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.