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3 in Clarendon screened for Ebola DHEC confirms patients are not infected with deadly disease BY MATT BRUCE matthew@theitem.com State officials examined multiple Clarendon County patients for Ebola this week, according to local health officials. Clarendon Health System issued a statement Thursday indicating it has contacted S.C.

Department of Health and Environmental Control three times since Saturday regarding possible Ebola cases. DHEC officials deemed all three were not infected. “The safety of our patients, their families and our employees will always be our top priority,” hospital spokesman Jeffrey Black stated in the an-

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nouncement. “Our staff has been in multiple trainings daily, and we will always err on the side of caution.”

The three patients were identified as persons of interests by personnel at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, which has upped its protocols in the wake of the worldwide Ebola scare of the past several months. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this year’s outbreak of the highly fatal

virus in West Africa has led to the largest Ebola epidemic in history. As of Wednesday, the World Health Organization had identified nearly 9,000 cases worldwide, accounting for 4,493 deaths. There have been three confirmed cases of Ebola in the

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Candidates talk Common Core EV-D68

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Kids most susceptible to respiratory illness BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com

brought together to create a vision for 21st-century education for the state and get the focus of schools back on the schools instead of just testing. “I want to bring all stakeholders together from all walks of life and all parts of the state and create a vision of what a 21st-century education should look like here in South Carolina — and that includes all the different parts of education like funding, transportation, infrastructure, teacher salaries and all the different issues that we’re concerned about because we don’t have that clear vision of what a 21st-century education should look like,” Murray said. “One of the key things we have to do within that plan is we have to reduce the amount of standardized testing we’re doing in our schools because our schools have become too much of a testcentric environment, and we need to get back to a student-centric environment in our schools.” On the matter of teacher evaluations, a topic that has been quite controversial in South Carolina as well as other school districts across the country lately, Murray said he wouldn’t support the current evaluation system although he thinks there should be a system in place. With a 9-5 vote in June, S.C. Board of Education approved an evaluation system that judges teachers partly by their students’ performance. The

While Ebola is on everyone’s minds, parents are worried about another virus that starts with an “E.” Enterovirus 68, often shortened to EV-D68, causes severe respiratory illness and mostly strikes children, especially those who already have breathing problems such as asthma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 796 cases in 46 states and Washington, D.C., this year as of Thursday. “Children, infants and teenagers are at a higher risk probably because they haven’t built up an immunity,” said Patti Trzcinski, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with Sumter Family Health Center. “They haven’t been exposed before. Those with asthma are at greater risk.” South Carolina has 21 patients who have tested positive for EV-D68, nine of those in the Midlands, said Jim Beasley, spokesman for the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. Fortunately, Sumter Family Health has not had any confirmed cases, Trzcinski said, but it has seen an increase in respiratory viruses in the last month, which has prompted parents to call and ask. “A lot of kids that have never wheezed before are wheezing,” Trzcinski said. “Those with asthma are wheezing worse. We’ve sent several kids, more kids than normal, to the emergency room, and several have been admitted.” Though the enterovirus is not new, the D68 strain is the most prevalent this year and is causing more problems, she said. It usually hits in late summer and early fall. Mild cases present “flu-like symptoms,” Trzcinski said, such as sneezing, coughing and muscle aches. But if your child starts wheezing, contact your health care provider. If

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S.C. Superintendent of Education candidates Ed Murray (of the American Party), Rut Dingle as proxy for Republican candidate Molly Spearman and Democrat Tom Thompson participate in the Sumter School District Teacher Forum Meet the Candidates event at Crestwood High School on Thursday night.

Education superintendent hopefuls gather for forum BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com The candidates for state superintendent of education discussed their views on public education in South Carolina and what they think needs to be done to improve it during the Sumter School District Teacher Forum Meet the Candidates Forum on Thursday night. Democratic candidate Tom Thompson, American Party candidate Ed Murray and Rut Dingle as proxy for Republican candidate Molly Spearman answered questions about teacher evaluations, teacher pay, standardized testing and Common Core — some of the more controversial issues in education in South Carolina. Close to 200 teachers, administrators and interested community members attended the event at the Crestwood High School Fine Arts Center. Spearman was unable to participate in the event because of a death in her family but was represented by Dingle, who said he has worked closely with Spearman in previous years. Like a recent forum for candidates for the Sumter School District board of trustees, this week’s event was also sponsored by Palmetto State Teachers Association, SCPTA District 13, South Carolina Education Association and Sumter Schools Education Association. Starting the debate with introductions of each candidate, moderator Kevin Ireland with Sumter Living magazine

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Superintendent of education Democratic candidate Tom Thompson talks to Brian Alston, Area 1 candidate for Sumter School District board of trustees, after the Meet the Candidates event. moved on to the key change the candidates planned to make if elected. While all three candidates agree that S.C. Department of Education needs to revive its service function for teachers, parents and administrators, Murray added that those same stakeholders — along with parents and students — need to be

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Judge rules no new election in Manning case BY JOE KEPLER joe@theitem.com A decision was passed down Thursday in the case of a Manning City Council candidate’s petition for a new election. Third Circuit Court Judge W. Jeffrey Young ruled that Gloria Frierson is denied a new election for the District 5 seat after losing by one vote in the July race. Frierson claimed in her petition that

two voters in the election did not live in the district, casting doubt on the already tight 48-47 margin. Julius Dukes Jr. was declared the winner of the election, but Frierson DUKES made a formal appeal in August to challenge the decision by the Manning Municipal Election Commission. Shaun Kent, who represented Dukes and the election commission in the

case, argued that there was no way to guarantee that the two votes in question were even counted, while Frierson’s attorney David Weeks said that it left enough doubt that a FRIERSON new election was warranted. Frierson still has the option to appeal to the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and Weeks said that she will likely select that option. While

he has not seen the order passed down from Judge Young, he said he will be filing a formal appeal next week on behalf of Frierson in the event that she officially decides to challenge the ruling. “I spoke to my client, and of course we’re disappointed by the ruling, but we understand that sometimes judges have to make the tough call,” Weeks said. “We’re going to review the judge’s decision, but I feel safe in saying that we will appeal.”

Book lovers, Friends of Library sale is returning

FRIENDS BOOK SALE SCHEDULE • Nov. 6 – 5:30-8 p.m. • Nov. 7 – 4-8 p.m. • Nov. 8 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Nov. 13 and 14 – 4-8 p.m. • Nov. 15 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Nov. 16 –1-5 p.m., Bag O’Books Day

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com With fall comes the event perhaps most highly anticipated by Sumter’s book lovers, and happily for them, the Friends of the Sumter County Library Annual Book Sale has been extended to two weekends. The sale offers thousands of gently used books — and some new ones — priced at 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard cover. All proceeds are used to purchase new books and computers for the library and “to fund the summer reading program,” said Friends president Meredith Partridge. The biggest fundraiser for Sumter County Library, the book sale has been held at Sumter Mall for many years; this year, it’s in a new location, Partridge said, “because of the renovations at the mall.

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Suzanne and Jess Begley are loyal Friends of the Sumter County Library who always volunteer to help organize and stack books for the annual Friends book sale. This year’s sale starts Nov. 6 and will be open for two weekends. “We’re actually having it at the main library for the first time,” she said. “It will be in the large meeting room, and we’re going to have it over two weekends, like we did in the past.” Having it at the library will be more convenient for book lovers, Partridge said, as it’s “right downtown, and there’s plenty of parking because the sale will be in the evening on weekdays.” Partridge said that, unlike many of the Friends, she was a reluctant reader as a

young child. “When I started first grade, my teacher, Mrs. Richardson, kept me and a couple of others after school, and she really helped me,” she said. “She turned me on to loving to read, and ever since I’ve loved books.” Now a teacher of 4-yearolds at F.J. Delaine Elementary School, Partridge said she enjoys reading to her students and loves when they get excited about a book. “If something happens and I don’t get to read a certain

book,” she said, “they’ll be disappointed, and they’ll say, ‘You promised to read that book to us!’” While her students are only 4 and not yet reading fluently, “They can tell a story from the pictures. They are definitely beginning readers,” Partridge said. Partridge reads every night to her own daughter, and she sees the Friends book sale as an opportunity to purchase more books for her and for her class. “You can find some good

classic children’s books at the sale,” she said. “You can usually find me in the children’s section looking for books suitable for my classroom.” The Friends of the Library book sale offers books of all genres and for all ages. Some first editions, new bestsellers and signed books are a little higher than the 50 cents and $1 for “regular” books. Members of the Friends can purchase books at Friends Only Preview Night on Thursday, Nov. 6. Individuals can join at the door that night. The final day of the sale, Sunday, Nov. 16, is Bag O’Books Day, when shoppers can fill bags provided by the Friends for $5 per bag. There is no charge for admission to the sale at any time. The library is at 111 N. Harvin St., next to Sumter County Administration Building. For more information, call (803) 773-7273.

Suspect charged in shooting

Prison escapee still being sought

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A Sumter man was arrested Thursday after reportedly firing shots at someone along North Main Street. Dwight Greene, 43, of 130 W. Foxworth Mill Road, was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime and unlawful possession of a weapon in connection with the incident. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was not wounded in the incident. According to a sheriff’s office report, shots rang out at a liquor store in the 3300 block of North Main Street just after 2 p.m. That’s where Greene is alleged to have taken aim and fired shots at the victim, a 46-year-old Sumter man.

As deputies were en route to the scene, the suspect flagged one of the responding officers down in front of his house. Deputies noted Greene was very agitated when they encountered him. Officers searched the man before detaining him and removed a .22-caliber revolver loaded with five live rounds as well as five empty .22-caliber cartridge cases and four knives. Investigators transported Greene to the sheriff’s office, where they questioned and performed a gunshot residue test on him. Background checks revealed the man was prohibited from possessing a weapon or any ammunition in the state. Investigators had not determined as of Friday morning what sparked the gunfire, saying it appeared to arise from a dispute between the two men.

The hunt continues for a North Carolina man who escaped a Sumter County prison Sunday night. Hoyle Mincey, a 57-yearold Wateree River Correctional Institution inmate, fled from the Rembert prison about 8:30 Sunday night. Officials from S.C. Department of Corrections said they are still searching for the escapee, described as a heavily tattooed general laborer with an amputated left ring finger. Records show Mincey was born in North Carolina and lived about 60 miles west of Charlotte for some time. Court and prison records show his criminal

background extends all the way back to the early 1970s. North Carolina appeals court documents show a judge deemed him to be a habitual felon during a ruling in 2011. His background includes several breaking and entering and car break-in convictions in both states. His record in South Carolina extends back to 1990, when he was convicted on four counts of auto break-ins and sentenced to serve 30 months in prison, S.C. Law Enforcement Division records show. When he escaped Sunday, Mincey was serving an 8-year prison stint that stemmed from a June 2008 burglary conviction in Cherokee County. A judge

issued him a 10 year sentence, suspended to two years behind bars and 24 months of probation. Records show he was released in April 2009 but violated terms of his probation when he was arrested and charged with a felony in September 2010. One month later, his probation was revoked, and he was sentenced to serve out the remainder of his 10-year prison term. That’s what led Mincey to Wateree penitentiary. Records show Sunday’s escape was not the first time he tried to break out of custody. Mincey was convicted on three attempted prison escape counts in 1975 and 1976. He was convicted of two counts in 1981.

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Tristan Pack and Cierra Stewart play the leads in Sumter Little Theatre’s drama “The Shape of Things.”

BY JANE G. COLLINS Special to The Sumter Item Sumter Little Theatre’s current production “The Shape of Things,” written by Neil LaBute and directed by Eric Bultman, is an excellent example of Sumter’s many excellent artistic venues. The play is contemporary in theme, language and actors — four local students who closely resemble the ages and college status defined in the play. Although some will be offended by the use of the “F” word, it is used emphatically as (unfortunately) many people use it today rather than as a shocker. There are many themes in the play, such as issues of loyalty, friendship, honesty, character, perspective, life objectives and art. Presented as a series of vignettes, the action is verbal, mental and emotional rather than physical. Even so, the story has excellent energy, unexpected laughter and definite commentary on life, especially as experienced by many young people today. In a pre-performance interview with Sumter Item writer Ivy Moore, Bultman alluded to the strong overtones of “My Fair Lady,” a

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musical format of G.B. Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” an apt reference to the machinations of Evelyn, the graduate student and antagonist, and her gradual transformation of the younger, fellow student Adam, the protagonist. Unlike Professor Henry Higgins’ overt changes in Eliza Doolittle, Evelyn’s are subtle: Adam’s switch from glasses to contacts, weight program, clothing and hair reversals, even a trip to a plastic surgeon. For those who have watched Tristan Pack grow theatrically in his Little Theatre roles, especially his recent acting accomplishments in “The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged,” his strong performance is expected. Yet, his acting goes far beyond mere growth. Using the label “tour de force” seems almost too limiting, suggesting that he has reached his acting peak. Throughout immense stretches of dialogue, Pack never seems to be acting. He is Adam, uncertain, insecure, questioning, gently and almost naively loving, embarrassed, disillusioned and violently hurt and angry. He moves with unquestioning believability and

naturalness. Cierra Stewart develops Evelyn’s character with consummate skill and credibility. She succeeds in creating strong chemistry with Pack, bringing an immediate sense of strength and audacity through her stance and excellent facial expressions.

Her graduate project speech is spectacular in its moments of hesitation and brutal forthrightness. Both Andrew Miles as Phillip, Adam’s college friend and one-time roommate, and Marisa Boyd as Phillip’s fiance and Adam’s friend add strong support to

the already excellent cast and play. Clearly as supportive characters, they contribute to the play’s atmosphere with their sense of natural and realistic responses. The set adds another important definition to the contemporary play. The three portable wall flats double as interior space and outer buildings; their mobility adds atmosphere and setting. If there were flaws opening night, they were overshadowed by the evocative performances, especially the two leads. Bultman’s direction highlighted the personality of the roles and the exceptional capabilities of the actors. Not a play for young children or those easily offended by the four-letter word, it is a vehicle filled with interesting concepts, especially attitudes about art and the pursuit of one’s ambitions. “The Shape of Things” will be presented Thursday through Sunday and Oct. 23 through Oct. 26. Sunday matinees start at 3 p.m.; all other performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, seniors and military with a special performance Oct. 24. Call (803) 775-2150 for reservations.

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Macs, mobile unite with Yosemite system BY ANICK JESDANUN The Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. — If you’ve upgraded your iPhone or iPad to iOS 8, the new software update for Mac computers will seem familiar. The Yosemite update to Apple’s OS X system, available as a free download, adds several features to bring the Mac in line with last month’s iOS 8 update for mobile devices. There’s also new functionality to make Macs act more like iPhones. Yosemite still has plenty of touches that make a Mac a Mac. But it continues a trend of breaking down barriers between the various devices as people depend more on smartphones and tablets for their everyday computing.

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Aretha Franklin’s latest album, “Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics,” is proof that the 72-yearold has still got it.

Aretha takes on divas, comes out swinging BY JEFF KAROUB The Associated Press

is, for the most part, yes, and she makes a strong case on “At Last.” The demanding range of the song made faAretha Franklin sings the sound of America like nobody mous by Etta James can lay else alive — a point of unceas- bare deficiencies, and Franking pride for Detroit, the place lin reveals none — nailing the opening line and even coming she was raised and remains back at the end for some near today. So the release of swoops to show she’s got “Aretha Franklin Sings the chops to spare. Great Diva Classics” raises Aretha goes into the domain one question right off: Does the singular Queen of Soul re- of a 21st-century soul diva and returns with a thumping disco ally need to borrow from version of Adele’s “Rolling in other divas? the Deep.” While it doesn’t The answer is she doesn’t eclipse the original, it offers need to do anything, but a some new perspective as well dive into the realm of other as an inspiring mash-up with divas is a solid move. Motown Records’ “Ain’t No Taking on standards is a Mountain High Enough.” The common, often lucrative, result shows the timelessness move for career artists of a of both Aretha and Adele’s certain age and older. But it new classic. can be risky, revealing unfaSomewhat less deep is “I’m vorable comparisons and weaknesses brought on by the Every Woman/Respect,” which seems to be a battle to a march of time. Yet in her draw with Chaka Khan’s origuniquely Aretha way, she inal — at least until “Respect” emerges largely ready for the challenge and more often than pops up in the middle. It’s a not scores commercial and ar- groovalicious and welcome update of her own classic — tistic points. so much so that many listenThe next question many ers might wish it didn’t disapprospective listeners will ask pear so quickly and return to is if the 72-year-old Franklin the pleasant but by no means can still bring it. The answer

persuasive “Woman.” “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” is another Motown throwdown — a disco take on the gem by Diana Ross and The Supremes. Franklin, who didn’t sing for the hometown label, comes confidently and in full voice as if to say, “Diana, you may be Supreme, but I am the Queen.” That said, it could have benefited from a different arrangement, built on soulful funk or jazz found elsewhere on the album. To that end, one of the finest moments is the straight-up swing of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” written by Prince and popularized by Sinead O’Connor. Franklin expertly recalls the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, with some spot-on scatting. It’s light and tight all at once — a fitting way to close out the collection. Aretha’s latest clicks by spanning genres and generations. And even if it wasn’t her intention, it’s hard not to see the album as part compliment, part competition. “Divas” proves Franklin’s still got it, and it shows that we’ve still got her.

‘Dear White People’ is edgy film BY JUSTIN LOWE The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES (AP) — A cheeky provocation wrapped in a zingy punchline, Justin Simien’s “Dear White People” recalls other memorably promising debuts — by filmmakers named Spike, for instance, whether Lee or Jonze. At an Ivy League stand-in called Winchester University, black students endure marginalization in both the classroom and campus cultural life, with many finding acceptance at Armstrong/Parker Hall, which has a longstanding tradition of black residents. Biracial media arts major Samantha White (Tessa Thompson) relies on Armstrong/Parker residents as the base of support for her radio show “Dear White People,” which frequently finds her breaking down the status of race relations on campus by making pronouncements like “Dear White People, the amount of black friends required not to seem racist has just been raised to two.” Sam shakes up Armstrong/Parker by beating out incumbent (and ex-boyfriend) Troy (Brandon Bell) in the election for house president, quickly assuring other residents that her top priority will be pressuring the university to rescind its “Randomization of Housing Act,” which would force Armstrong/Parker to diversify. Her proactive truculence gets the attention of black student reporter Lionel Higgins (Tyler James Williams), who recognizes the potential for a gossipy news story that

could raise his profile at the primarily white school paper. Colandrea “Coco” Conners (Teyonah Parris) also sees an opportunity to take Sam down a few notches while boosting her own profile on her video blog. Despite being the son of the dean of students, Troy finds his status severely challenged after his loss to Sam, particularly since he’s already held at arm’s length by some black students for dating the white daughter of university President Fletcher. Competing with Coco for a coveted spot on the university’s prestigious humor magazine, edited by the president’s son Kurt (Kyle Gallner), prompts Troy to reprioritize. Meanwhile, Sam and Lionel are both trying to conceal clandestine relationships that could irreparably compromise their public profiles if exposed. Rivalries and campus tensions reach a boiling point over a race-themed Halloween party sponsored by a white residence hall, which forces all the players to reevaluate where they stand regarding campus race relations. Simien intensifies the impact of both action and dialogue with a self-reflexive directorial style that creates a marginally heightened sense of reality, revealing more about characters’ motivations than would conventionally be expected. “Dear White People,” a Roadside Attractions release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “language, sexual content and drug use.” Running time: 100 minutes.

Let’s say you’re writing a lengthy email on your iPad and would prefer the Mac’s keyboard. You can just click an icon on the lower left corner of the Mac and continue there. What you’ve already started on the iPad automatically appears on the Mac, including the “Sent from my iPad” footer. It works with several other apps, too. The Safari Web browser opens to the specific page being viewed on the other device. The Maps app launches to the location you were viewing. This feature came in handy as I was chatting with a friend through Messages and got tired of pecking on the iPhone’s small keyboard. You can also start tasks on a Mac and continue on an iPhone or iPad.

HELLO! Mac computers already come with a FaceTime app for videoconferencing, but that’s limited to calling other FaceTime users. With Yosemite, you can make voice calls to anyone. Yosemite connects wirelessly to your iPhone to make and receive calls. The recipient sees Mac calls as coming from the iPhone’s number. You don’t get video, and there’s a slight lag with audio. In my tests, call quality was comparable to what you’d get over a speakerphone. It won’t replicate a landline, but it’s useful when your phone is charging in another room. The phone and the Mac must be on the same Wi-Fi network. With the iOS 8.1 update coming Monday, you’ll be able to send regular texts from the Mac, too. Currently, you’re limited to reaching other Apple users through iMessage chats.

UNIVERSAL SEARCH The Mac’s Spotlight feature already is good about finding various documents on your computer, no matter where you stored them. Yosemite goes further by pulling related items from the Web as well, similar to a feature Mi-

crosoft introduced last year with Windows 8.1. A search for “Lady Gaga” got me not just an email receipt for an album I bought, but also her Wikipedia entry, Twitter account and other albums I can buy on iTunes. A search for “Empire State Building” delivered news and map results. I can get directions with just one click.

SIMPLER BROWSING Web browsers have gotten more powerful through the years, but added functionality also leads to complexity. The Safari browser that comes with Yosemite simplifies all that by consolidating many basic functions into a single box. While most browsers now combine the box for Web addresses and search, Safari moves bookmarks and frequently visited sites there, too. A menu pops out when you click there, with choices that sync with those on your iPhone and other devices. And as you type in search terms, you also get Spotlight’s Web suggestions.

WHAT’S HAPPENING? On iOS devices, you can swipe down from the top to get nuggets to help you through the day — calendar appointments, weather conditions, stock quotes and more. Now, you can do that on the Mac as well by pulling out the Today panel from the right. Preferences sync with your mobile devices, though content will vary. For instance, I noticed the iPhone gave me weather for the current location, while Yosemite offered me additional choices based on past settings. I’m also able to add tools such as a calculator to the Today panel, so I no longer have to dig for it in the recesses of the Mac’s Dashboard.

MORE VERSATILE STORAGE Apple’s iCloud online storage service has been mostly useful for sharing and syncing music, photos and other documents among Apple apps on various Apple devices. With iCloud Drive, you can do that with non-Apple apps and Windows computers, too. Just move files to a special Mac folder for syncing. It’s similar to what Dropbox and other storage services offer. For iOS 8 mobile devices, though, developers need to tweak individual apps to take advantage of it. That’s just starting to happen. Android devices aren’t supported at all. A related feature lets you send large attachments through the Mac’s Mail app without clogging your recipient’s inbox. Attachments get uploaded to iCloud, without counting against your storage quota. Your email then includes a link instead of the massive file. I was able to open a 27-second video clip of kangaroos on Windows, but not Android.

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They’ve been waiting for you Haunted house screamers sacrifice their voices for a good scare COLUMBIA (AP) — They can’t practice at home. They finish their shift each night with a horrific headache. And they sacrifice their vocal cords for the month of October — just to give you a thrill. Being a screamer in a haunted house is more complicated than you might think. It’s also a blast. “When you get ’em good, it’s all worth it,” said Autumn Crooks, one of the cadre of screamers waiting for customers inside the Hall of Horrors in Cayce. Crooks hangs out in a dark corner, dressed as a ghoulish medical worker. At just the right time, she lets out a blood-curdling scream, capped with a devilish gig-

gle. The customers/victims she scares often scream, too, as they run away. But when they finish their trip through the building, they go on with their night. Crooks has to keep screaming ... for throatmangling hours. What customers don’t see is the bottle of water stashed in the corner and the cough drops in her pocket. “Hot tea and honey and cough drops are life savers,” Crooks said. “And during the day, you don’t overexert your voice to save up for the nights.” Maribel Vazquez, with frightening facial wound makeup, blasts an even more threatening scream than Crooks. Like the others, she says it comes naturally, but you have to practice it a

few times to perfect it. “I try to do it in places where I can’t be heard,” she said. “I have to do it in my car when I pull up somewhere with nobody around.” Joey Adkins has been startling people with his diabolical laugh since he was a young child. “It’s a crazy laugh I’ve always been able to do,” he said. “I don’t practice. I just go with it.” In fact, practicing during the month of October is out of the question. The Hall of Horrors is in full-scare mode 16 out of 30 nights from Oct. 3-Nov. 1. “My throat’s still sore from last Sunday,” said Adkins, as he prepared for a Friday night performance. Hot drinks help soothe the

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Jihadis take their children to war; mothers fight back PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — It started out as a father-and-son trip to Kosovo’s western mountains in July. It turned into a monthslong ordeal for an 8-year-old boy who was taken to war-torn Syria by his jihadi father and only returned after a shadowy operation involving Kosovo’s spy agency. “I thought they were going on a holiday for a couple of days,” his mother, Pranvera Zena Abazi, 30, said Thursday. “Three days later I got an SMS from his father, Arben, saying they were in Syria.” She was reunited with her son Erion late Wednesday after what Kosovo officials said was a “delicate and dangerous” operation that involved security and intelligence agents. “It was a moment that I have no words to describe,” Zena Abazi said. Extremists in Syria are apparently encouraging jihadis traveling to join them to bring children, intent upon proving they can establish an Islamic

caliphate, complete with devout families. In addition to the fighters who sometimes bring their children, teenage girls and young women from Europe and elsewhere have been targeted for jihad and ultimately enlisted to help in babysitting, according to interviews with security officials and families. Erion’s case received wide attention in Kosovo after his mother made a public appeal for her son’s return. A Facebook page was opened in support of Zena Abazi, and she made media appearances in Kosovo and Albania, from where a growing number of youths have joined Islamist radicals in Iraq and Syria. Details about Erion’s return remain murky. Kosovo media suggested the boy was brought back by another Kosovo jihadi in return for a pardon from authorities for joining a terrorist group, an illegal act in Kosovo. Officials declined to comment on the reports.

vocal cords. Pills that relieve pain and inflammation do double duty — soothing the throat and the throbbing head. “It’s like going to a concert,” Crooks said. “When you get in your car at the end of the night, your ears are ringing. But don’t get us wrong. It’s very much a stress reliever.” Vazquez recalled the look on the face of one victim so startled by a scream she looked like she was going to cry. “She was so scared, I kind of wanted to laugh,” Vazquez said. But she stifled the laugh and stayed in character, another of the difficult parts of volunteering in a haunted house.

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days of the AIDS crisis. The World Health Organization said West Africa could see up to 10,000 new Ebola cases a week within two months, dramatically up from the 9,000 cases reported so far, about half of whom have died. Doctors there are confronting ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. Juli Switala, a South African pediatrician with Doctors Without Borders, said her team chose not to help some sick babies who were not newborn out of fear that staff may be infected by bodily fluids. The group’s clinic in the town of Bo in Sierra Leone similarly decided to turn away pregnant women because childbirth poses a greater threat of infection.

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President names ‘czar’ as precautions expand WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama on Friday turned to a trusted adviser to lead the nation’s Ebola response as efforts to clamp down on any possible route of infection from three Texas cases expanded, reaching a cruise ship at sea and multiple airline flights. Facing renewed criticism of his handling of the Ebola risk, Obama will make Ron Klain, a former chief of staff to Vice President Joe Biden, his point man on fighting Ebola at home and in West Africa. Klain will report to national security adviser Susan Rice and to homeland security adviser Lisa Monaco, the White House said. The World Health Organization admitted to mistakes of its own in failing to contain

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CANDIDATES FROM PAGE A1 board voted to start implementing S.C. Superintendent of Education Mick Zais’ evaluation system this school year. Half of a teacher’s evaluation will be based on classroom observations, and 30 percent will be based on how much progress students make in his or her classroom. Dingle relayed to the audience that Spearman has said the method for teacher evaluations should be fair and accountable. Dingle also said that Spearman has “watched the review of the evaluation system very closely, the percentage weight of test scores in particular, and will continue to do so once in office.” Thompson said he doesn’t entirely agree with the recent changes, but also supports the need to evaluate educators. “The 30 percent is too high. I would favor a much lower percentage for the reason that teachers don’t control all of the variables. But should it be there? Yes, it should be there. We hire teachers to make a difference in the classroom. We know how to measure whether or not teachers make a difference in the classroom. It’s complicated, but we have folks who are experts in that area that can help us create a way to measure the impact the teachers have on students,” Thompson explained. “So yes, I think it should be there like it should be there for schools, but the 30 percent is too high.” And of course a forum for candidates for an elected position in education would not be worth it without the age-old Common Core discussion. As it has been in the past, Common Core is a constant, controversial topic among parents, teachers and administrators in education. The state education department has formed multiple committees to review and rewrite math and science standards as well as English and language-arts stan-

dards to be implemented starting in the 2015-16 school year. Dingle reiterated Spearman’s sentiments on Common Core, stating that she thought the “legislation’s decision to immediately review our current standards was the right one to make. I am hoping and have faith that our South Carolina teachers will produce a set of high, rigorous, college- and career-ready standards that we can sign off on. It could be put into place to put this controversy to rest once and for all.” Thompson said he thinks the era of Common Core is not over, and the standards will “be used as a model for what we have. I think the standards we have coming out will look a lot like Common Core. It just won’t be called Common Core.” Murray, on the other hand, thinks Common Core should be used as a resource to rewrite new standards, but the era should soon end. “Has the era of Common Core ended? Yes, I believe it has, because we must move on. We must shift our focus back to teaching subjects rather than worrying about standards,” Murray said. “But within those standards that we do develop, we need to have three things. We need to have knowledge acquisitions (or) what do we need to know; knowledge application or how do we apply what we know; and most importantly is knowledge fluency or the depth and breadth of understanding those standards. Our students really need to get back to really knowing the subject matter that we’re teaching them in schools.” During Thursday’s forum, the candidates also discussed the role of charter schools in the public school system and possible solutions for teacher retention in South Carolina. Audience members were also allowed to submit questions via Twitter and speak with the candidates after the event during a short reception that followed.

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PATIENTS FROM PAGE A1 United States and one reported death. A DHEC spokesman said Friday there are no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola in the Palmetto State. Tuomey Regional Medical Center has not treated any patients with Ebola symptoms either, officials said. Officials at Clarendon Memorial ramped up measures to stay in line with DHEC and CDC protocols this week, screening all outpatients for the disease and everyone admitted through each of the hospital’s multiple entry points. It was from the screening process that doctors at the Manning medical facility identified the three patients as persons of interest. Officials asked visitors a series of questions concerning their health symptoms and recent travel history. According to the hospital statement, the last of the three patients

EV-D68 FROM PAGE A1 the child is having difficulty breathing, take him or her to the emergency room. “If you feel like, ‘this isn’t just a cold, it’s something more,’ or if they have had the symptoms a few days and are not getting better or have a bad fever, call your health care provider. We’d rather see them than not see them and have something go wrong,” Trzcinski said. There is no vaccine or treatment for EV-D68, Trzcinski said. “Obviously, if they have asthma, we’ll be treating that, and any secondary infection such as pneumonia, we’d treat that,” she said. That is why it is also important to get a flu shot, she said. Your child could have the enterovirus and then get the flu, too, or vice versa.

visited the hospital Thursday. The patient had recently been on a flight from Texas and suffered from a fever and muscle pain. However, the person had not traveled internationally recently and had no known contact with anyone exhibiting any signs of Ebola. Clarendon Health CEO Richard Stokes noted hospital workers are about two weeks into a readiness process of training and preparing to properly respond to Ebola. He indicated the staff has been busy learning about the virus and how to protect themselves from it. He noted the new screening process could lead to extended registration times and longer waits for treatment but suggested the safety precautions outweighed the waits. “We’re going to do that to protect the patients, their families, our employees and the community,” Stokes said.

PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS IN 7 STEPS • Avoid close contact with sick people • Cover your coughs and sneezes • Throw away used tissues • Wash your hands often • Clean and disinfect surfaces • Avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands • Stay home when you’re sick

Another protective measure is good hygiene, such as washing your hands and staying home if you’re sick. “You’re not doing anybody any favors if you ‘tough it out,’ or send them (your children) to school,” Trzcinski said. For more information on the enterovirus, visit cdc.gov.

OBITUARIES BETTY JACKSON BALTIMORE, Maryland — Betty Jackson was born on Jan. 25, 1948, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Abraham and Irabell Muldrow Gettis Johnson. She departed this life on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Maryland Hospitality Hospital in BaltiJACKSON more. The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister, Irabell (Mary) Choice, 994 Huddersfield Drive, in Ivey Hall, until their departure. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Chatman Harris Funeral Home, 4210 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21206. Announcement courtesy of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

JAMES JONES MANNING — James “Jim” Jones, 76, husband of Eyvonne “Bay” Oliver Jones, died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at his residence, 2626 M.W. Rickenbaker Road, Manning. He was born on March 23, 1938, in the Potato Creek section of Summerton, a son of the late JONES Wash and Sarah Mellerson Jones. James was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County School District 1 and graduated from Scott’s Branch High School. He was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church, Summerton, serving on the board of trustees and in any capacity needed. He was owner / operator of J&E Superette and Restaurant in Davis Station. He was also employed by Prothro Chevrolet and the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Department. James was an avid civic leader and served on the Clarendon County School District 1 board of trustees for 26 years. Survivors are his wife, Eyvonne “Bay” Jones of the home; his son, Jayshawn Jones of Manning; one brother, Preston Jones of Buffalo, New York; four sisters, Celestine Johnson and Daisy Jones of New York, New York, Catherine (Glen) Lewis-Smith of Buffalo, New York, and Minister Shirley Jones of Miami, Florida; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Celebratory services for Mr.

Jones will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Mt. Zion AME Church, 6547 MW Rickenbaker Road, Summerton, with the Rev. Courtney Colleton, pastor, presiding, the Rev. Albert Thompson, eulogist, and the Rev. Mary Rhodes and the Rev. Carlson Thompson assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mr. Jones will lie in repose one hour before funeral time. The family is receiving friends at his residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JAMES F. MCCRAY James F. McCray, 59, died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning. Born on March 19, 1955, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Chappell and Irene Wilder McCray. The family will receive friends at the home, 2048 L&H Pearson Road, Manning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, (803) 485-3755.

ROOSEVELT L. WILLIAMS SR. Roosevelt L. Williams Sr., 96, widower of Willie Mae Ragins Williams, departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at National Healthcare in Sumter. He was born on Aug. 4, 1918, in Cordova, a son of the late Lester and Rosa Tyler Williams. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

ELSIE FOGLE Elsie “Sister” Fogle, 89, died on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at her residence in Sumter. Born in Timmonsville, she was a daughter of the late Steven and Lizzie White Gary. Elsie was a faithful lifelong member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of Sumter. Surviving are two daughters, Laura Fogle and Sarah Gary, both of Sumter; four grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; a host of other relatives; and two special sons, Al and Cullen Newman. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., Sumter, with the Rev. Larry C. Weston officiating.

NEW ZION — William N. Gamble, 85, died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. He was born on May 1, 1929, in Turbeville, a son of the late Charlie J. and Edna Woods Gamble. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 2503 Walker-Gamble Road, New Zion, and the home of his parents, 2479 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

both of Latta, and Sherwood Jackson of Ward. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Jackson; and a sister, Doris McDaniel. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with Dr. Eugene Mosier officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday at ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, Sumter, SC 29153. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

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SUMMERTON — Leilar Emma Huggins Witherspoon Briggs, 92, widow of Ellison Witherspoon and Willie Briggs, died on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. She was born on Aug. 15, 1922, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Dave Huggins and Carrie Harris Huggins Smith. The family is receiving friends at the home of her son, Willie Briggs, 5794 Summerton Highway / U.S. 15, Summerton. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

Ruby “T” Prescott, 74, died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at her home. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

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BEATRICE J. LANE Beatrice J. Lane, 70, widow of Billy H. Lane, died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at her home. Born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Arter and Elise Elizabeth Craft Jackson. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and attended Concord Baptist Church. She retired from Korn Industries. Survivors include five children, Barbara Ann Wright (Robbie) and Wanda Jean Coker (Jerry), both of Sumter, Billy Wayne Lane of Orangeburg, Dianna Driggers (William) of Lynchburg and Jennifer Renee Lane of Arkansas; 14 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Betty Neidenthal of Latta and Joyce Marie Jackson of Sumter; and three brothers, Gene Jackson and William Jackson,

H. BRUCE WILLIAMSON Hursel Bruce Williamson, 73, died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at his residence. Born in Gallivants Ferry, he was a son of the late Hursel Bailey and Frances Airvee Collins Williamson. Mr. Williamson was a member of Crosswell Baptist Church. He was a past master of Dutch Fork Masonic Lodge No. 402. Known as “The SINGER Sewing Machine Man,” he owned and operated Columbia Sewing Center for many years and was an employee and store manager for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. Survivors include three sons, Hursel Bruce Williamson Jr. (Karen) of Rockwall, Texas, Steven Charles Williamson of Columbia and Bryan Douglas Williamson of Lexington; one daughter, Rebecca Marlene Siguenza (Alfonso) of Charlotte; five grandchildren, Madeline Idell Williamson, Bruce Reid Williamson, Isabella Abilia Siguenza, Helena Gabriela Siguenza and Julian Alfonso Siguenza; two brothers, John Williamson (Doris) of Marion and Lloyd Williamson (Carolyn) of Loris; two sisters, Cassandra Hayes (Ray) of Sumter and Helen Duros (Ed) of

Aurora, Colorado; and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Crosswell Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Owens officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Crosswell Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Chronic Disease Fund, 6900 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75024. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

WALTER B. ELMORE Walter Bryant Elmore, 78, husband of Frances Loretta Bradham Elmore, died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Walter E. and Mary B. Stokes Elmore. He was a member of First Baptist Church and retired from the city of Sumter. He was a member of Claremont Masonic Lodge No. 64. Survivors include his wife; two children, Brenda Hamm (Larry) and Richard “Rickie” Elmore (Debbie), both of Sumter; four granddaughters, Deanna Moore (Keith), Whitney Brown (Jacob), Ashleigh Hamm and Megan Burchfield (Zach); four greatgrandchildren, Bryson Hamm, Kelsee Moore, Kenslee Moore and Benson Brown; two sisters, Ann Mitchell of Sumter and Jean Partin (Thomas) of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah J. McAfee. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Charles Clanton officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund or Singing Christmas Tree Fund, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.escfuneralhome.com

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AROUND TOWN edu. The Sumter County Democratic party will hold a free rally from The Sumter County Education 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Association-Retired will meet Democratic holds free rally, Oct. 18, at Sumter the Sumter County Party at noon on Wednesday, Oct. Cultural fish Center, 135 Haynfry 22, at the North HOPE Center, sworth St. The rally is open 904 N. Main St. All retired edto the public and will feature ucators are encouraged to a fish fry with beverages. attend and join. Call Brenda Democratic representatives Bethune at (803) 469-6588. from across the state will be The Shepherd’s Center will offer in attendance to speak, infree public information classes cluding Vincent Sheheen, 11-11:50 a.m. each Thursday candidate for governor of through Nov. 13 at 24 Council South Carolina; Bakari SellSt. On the schedule: Oct. 23, ers, candidate for lieutenant Veterans talk about their war governor of South Carolina; experiences; Oct. 30, Crime U.S. Rep. James Clyburn; U.S. Scene Investigation (CSI); Senate candidate Brad Nov. 6, Healthy Aging: The Hutto; congressional candiimportance of good nutrition date Tom Adams; and Soliciand movement in promoting tor Ernest “Chip” Finney III. healthy living as we age; and Following the event, dubbed Nov. 13, Peace of Mind the “2014 Commit to Vote” through Meditation. rally, all the speakers will be The Sumter Unit of the National available for a meet and Association of Parliamentarians greet with the public. will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Good Samaritans for All People Thursday, Oct. 23, at the will host a free Halloween giveSumter School District Adaway from 8 to 10 a.m. on ministrative Building, 1345 Saturday, Oct. 18, at the old Bishopville High School gym- Wilson Hall Road. Douglas nasium, 600 N. Main St., Bish- Wilson will present a program on Incidental Motions. opville. School uniforms, Meetings are open to the supplies and holiday appropublic and visitors are welpriate items will be availcome. For more information, able, and a drawing will also contact Laura LeGrand at take place. Call the Rev. (803) 775-0830 or lauraleEddie Thomas at (803) 459grand@sc.rr.com. 4989 or the Rev. Raymond The American Red Cross will Cook Jr. at (803) 469-6294. offer the following classes at The Sumter Chapter of the Inthe Sandhills Service Center, ternational Association of Ad1155 N. Guignard Drive: 9 ministrative Professionals a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Gov(IAAP) will host the South ernmental Operations LiaiCarolina Division’s Fall Professional Development Semi- son course, lunch will be provided; and 6 p.m. Thursnar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on day, Oct. 30, Shelter FundaSaturday, Oct. 18, at USC mentals class. Call (803) 775Sumter. Call Mary Sutton at 2363 to register or find out (803) 938-3760 for details. more information. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 202 will meet from 1:30 to The Sumter High Steppers horse trail will be held at 10 a.m. on 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 6850 18, at 310 Palmetto St. Call Brohum Camp Road, WedgeBarbara Davis at (803) 795field. Lunch available for $5 3976. and will consist of grilled Lincoln High School Class of chicken, hot dogs, chips and 1964 will hold a social from 2 drink. Horse riders eat free. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. There will be a hay ride and 18, at the South Sumer Refun games for the children. source Center, 337 Manning Call Ronnie Scott at (803) Ave. Call Frances Woods at 468-3550 or email ron_n_ (803) 773-3804, Lilly Wilson at tm@yahoo.com. (803) 775-9088 or Bertha WilThe Sumter Branch NAACP will lis at (803) 775-9660. meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, The Lincoln High School Preser- Oct. 26, at St. Luke AME vation Alumni Association will Church, 2355 N. St. Paul meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Church Road. Oct. 19, at the Lincoln High The Cooperative Ministry will School cafeteria, Council Street. Call James L. Green at host Coverage to Care workshops in Lee and Sumter (803) 968-4173. counties from noon to 1 p.m. Enjoy Dog Day at Patriot Park on Monday, Oct. 27, to adfrom 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, dress questions people may Oct. 21, brought to you by still have about the MarketSumter Stormwater Soluplace and healthcare.gov. tions in partnership with The events are free and open Sumter County Public Works to the public. The workshops and the Sumter County Recwill be held at the Lee Counreation Department. Celety Library, 200 N. Main St., brate the installation of four Bishopville, and at the main new pet waste stations to branch of the Sumter County help park visitors pick up Library, 111 N. Harvin St. For after their pets. Bring your information, call (803) 799furry friend dressed in his or 3853. her favorite Halloween outfit The Sumter Branch NAACP will (optional) to enter the coshold its 31st Annual Freedom tume contest. Free giveFund Banquet at 7 p.m. on Friaways will include pet banday, Oct. 31, at Garrickdanas, Frisbees, water botBoykin Human Development tles, etc. For information, Center, Morris College. The contact Jolie Brown at (803) Rev. Gill L. Ford will speak. 773-5561 or jolie2@clemson.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make the EUGENIA LAST most of your day. Plan to do something that combines emotions, physical energy and romance and you will improve a relationship that means a lot to you. Personal change will be rewarding and travel will turn into an exciting adventure.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t get upset; get cracking. If you expect others to do things for you, disappointment will follow. Set your mind on having fun, but stay within your budget. Overreacting will put a damper on your day and your relationships. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Trust in your own judgment and you will reach your goals. Play to win and don’t let anyone meddle in your personal affairs. Make personal changes that will boost your confidence. Romance should bring you closer to someone special. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on friends, relatives and community events. Travel to a destination that inspires you to follow your dreams. Don’t let anyone put you down, hold you back or interfere with your happiness. Accept the inevitable and keep moving forward. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will attract attention, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. You can offer your time and experience and open your home as a place for meetings, but when it comes to responsibility, don’t let anyone guilt you into paying for others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t reveal secrets or let the changes going on around you throw you off your game. Stick to your strategy and allow everyone else the same freedom. Less talk and more action

will help you avoid discord. Criticism will be self-destructive. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do your own thing and allow those around you the same privilege. Make personal changes that will open you up to new concepts and personal gains. Don’t let anyone bully you into doing things you don’t want to do. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t feel obliged to take on more than you can handle. Focus on home and the things and people who bring you the most joy. Live in the moment and don’t let past regrets bring you down. tars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Help others and you will get something you don’t expect in return. When opportunity knocks, do not hesitate to make a change, move or decision that looks promising. Romance is on the rise and travel plans should be made. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your thoughts to yourself and your plans a secret. Someone will try to interfere if you are too accommodating or talkative. Protect what you have worked for and don’t feel guilty saying no to someone who is demanding. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Start the process of putting your plans into play. Wheel and deal and negotiate until you are in a position that gives you greater control over your financial, legal or medical future. Celebrate your conquest with someone you love. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use common sense and be careful not to endanger your personal or financial standing for a whimsical reason. Your mission is to stabilize your life, not create more confusion by introducing no-win situations. Honesty and integrity must be maintained.

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Chance of rain: 55%

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Gaﬀney 72/45 Spartanburg 73/45

Greenville 73/45

Columbia 81/51

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Sumter 79/51

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 80/47

ON THE COAST

Charleston 83/56

Today: Sunny and nice. High 78 to 82. Sunday: Sunny and pleasant; not as warm. High 67 to 73.

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Today Hi/Lo/W 74/49/s 51/34/pc 79/57/s 51/33/c 85/64/pc 76/61/pc 83/64/s 68/47/s 84/61/s 68/48/s 92/69/s 76/61/pc 68/49/s

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Myrtle Beach 79/55

Manning 81/51

Today: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Winds west 6-12 mph. Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant. Winds southwest 3-6 mph.

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Florence 79/51

Bishopville 79/49

Flood 7 a.m. stage yest. 12 2.67 19 5.05 14 3.06 14 5.48 80 76.41 24 8.91

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SPCA CAT OF THE WEEK Kansas, a neutered 5-monthold grey tabby American shorthair, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken, playful, affectionate, gentle and active. He loves to be given lots of attention and he also loves cat toys. Kansas is sweet-natured and loves to be around other cats. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

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5 keys to USC, Clemson SATURDAY, victories OCTOBER 18, 2014 B3

Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP FOOTBALL

Big 2nd half carries Barons past Panthers 41-12 BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item Pinewood Prep came into Spencer Field on Friday as a much-improved team over last year’s 0-10 finish, and the Panthers made believers out of the Wilson Hall faithful as they clung to a 12-7 lead with 4:03 left in the first half. The Barons made sure that

there would be no storybook finish for the visitors, however, striking for the final 34 points and a 41-12 victory on a night where Wilson Hall’s defense and special teams accounted for four blocked kicks. Pinewood Prep took the opening kickoff and moved the ball from its 28 to the Wilson Hall 30 in eight plays. On

the drive’s ninth play, Wilson Hall’s Sam Watford came away with the strip and possession for the Barons. SEARS Wilson Hall (6-2, 4-2 SCISA 3A) started from its 33 and faced a fourth-and-1 at the Baron 42 despite quarterback McLendon Sears draw-

ing two procedure penalties against the Panther defense. After a failed attempt to draw Pinewood Prep offside a third time, Sears lined up in punt formation before tucking the ball and rushing 4 yards for the first down. On the next play, Sears hooked up with Robert James for a 54-yard catch and run for the score and a 7-0 Wilson Hall lead

after Cody Hoover’s PAT kick at the 4:42 mark of the opening quarter. The Panthers failed to get a first down on their next possession, handing the ball back to the Barons at the Wilson Hall 20. Three first downs later, the Barons were at the Pinewood Prep 33 and looking

SEE BARONS, PAGE B4

Reason to celebrate

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Sumter’s Xzavion Burson, left, stiff-arms West Florence’s Jayden Pinckney during the Gamecocks’ 17-7 victory on Friday at Sumter Memorial Stadium.

Gamecocks snap 3-game skid with 17-7 homecoming victory against West Florence BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com It was far from pretty, but it was a win, something that the Sumter High School football team was more than happy to see. The Gamecocks struggled with West

Florence before a 52-yard interception return for a touchdown by Johnnie Brunson put the game on ice in a 17-7 homecoming victory on Friday at Sumter Memorial Stadium. The win snapped a 3-game losing streak for SHS, which improved to 4-4 overall and 1-1 in Region VI-4A. The

Knights also own record of 4-4 and 1-1. Not only did Sumter win for the first time in a month, but it wasn’t on the receiving end of a blowout. After starting the season 3-1, the Gamecocks had lost to Rock Hill 41-14, Dutch Fork 59-7 and South Florence 44-21. West Florence was playing its fifth

straight game without Shrine Bowl quarterback Marquane Goodman. Goodman suffered a a collarbone injury in the second week of the season, and though he practiced this week, he did not play on Friday.

SEE CELEBRATE, PAGE B4

PREP TENNIS

Ashley Hall rolls past TSA 6-0 WH’s run comes to

an end with 5-1 loss

BY GRADY RUSSELL Special to The Sumter Item The Thomas Sumter Academy varsity girls tennis team played Ashley Hall on Friday in the semifinals of the SCISA 3A state tournament. That was the same team the Lady Generals opened their season with back in August. Unfortunately for TSA, the results were pretty much the same as the it lost to Ashley Hall 6-0 at Palmetto Tennis Center. Ashley Hall, the lower No. 1 seed which improved to 15-1 on the season, will face Porter-Gaud for the state title today at 10 a.m. at PTC. Porter-Gaud beat Wilson Hall in the other semifinal on Friday. “I think the girls came out and played some very good tennis,” said Thomas Sumter head coach, who saw her team end its season with a 10-4 record. “I am just proud of all of them.

SEE TSA, PAGE B4

BY GRADY RUSSELL Special to The Sumter Item

MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy’s Morgan Houde returns a shot to Ashley Hall’s McCrae Nishad during her 6-2, 6-2 loss on Friday in the semifinals of the SCISA 3A state tennis tournament at Palmetto Tennis Center. Ashley Hall won 6-0.

The Wilson Hall varsity girls tennis team said goodbye to a Cinderella season on Friday at Palmetto Tennis Center, losing to PorterGaud 5-1 in the semifinals of the SCISA 3A state tournament. “It’s been a terrific ride this year”, said Lady Barons head coach Debby Williams, whose team finished the year with a 13-3 record. Porter-Gaud, the upper No. 3 seed to Wilson Hall’s No. 1, improved to 8-5 and advances to today’s state title match against lower No. 1 Ashley Hall. Ashley Hall beat Thomas Sumter Academy in the other semifinal on Friday. “You know, as the match started to unfold, No. 2 (McKenzie Lecher) lost in a hurry and then No. 1 (Zan Beasley) followed,” Wil-

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Wilson Hall’s Mary Margaret Munn hits a return to PorterGaud’s Elizabeth Snyder during Munn’s 6-2, 7-6 victory on Friday in the semifinals of the SCISA 3A state tennis tournament at Palmetto Tennis Center. The Lady Barons fell 5-1. liams added. “But I am really proud of my girls.

SEE WH, PAGE B4

SPORTS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014

PRO BASEBALL

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Francisco’s Travis Ishikawa reacts after hitting a walk-off 3-run home run against St. Louis in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the NLCS in San Francisco on Thursday. The Giants won 6-3 to punch their third ticket to the World Series in the last five seasons.

Ishikawa’s HR sends Giants to World Series BY JANIE MCCAULE The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — After three years away with four different teams, Travis Ishikawa landed himself a second chance with San Francisco right where he so wanted to be. And with one sweet swing, he sent the Giants back to the World Series. It was the Shot That Shook the Bay. For all the questions about San Francisco’s failures to clear the fences and weird ways they’re winning during their latest special October, the Giants got back to the World Series with the home run. A trio of longballs, in fact. Ishikawa made good on the big stage only a few months removed from the minors, hitting the first homer to end an NL Championship Series on a three-run drive that lifted San Francisco to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 on Thursday night. “It’s gratifying,’’ Ishikawa said. “If there’s an organization I’d want to do it for, it would be this one.’’ These every-otheryear Giants will face the Royals in an all wild-card World Series that begins Tuesday

(Best-of-7) All games televised by Fox Tuesday, Oct. 21: San Francisco (Bumgarner 20-11) at Kansas City (Shields 15-8), 8:07 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22: San Francisco at Kansas City, 8:07 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24: Kansas City at San Francisco, 8:07 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: Kansas City at San Francisco, 8:07 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 26: Kansas City at San Francisco, 8:07 p.m. x-Tuesday, Oct. 28: San Francisco at Kansas City, 8:07 p.m. x-Wednesday, Oct. 29: San Francisco at Kansas City, 8:07 p.m.

night in Kansas City. A journeyman who began the season with Pittsburgh, Ishikawa connected for the first game-ending home run that sent the Giants into the World Series since perhaps the most famous drive in baseball history — Bobby Thomson’s “Shot Heard ‘Round the World’’ in a 1951 playoff. A role player during the Giants’ World Series win in 2010, Ishikawa was with Milwaukee in 2012 when San Francisco won another championship. “His story, his journey through the big leagues and coming back to us and getting a hit like that is just unbelievable,’’ shortstop Brandon Crawford

said. Pablo Sandoval singled to start the ninth inning against Michael Wacha, making his first appearance of the postseason for the Cardinals. After an out, Brandon Belt walked to bring up Ishikawa, who drove a 2-0 pitch into the elevated seats in right field to set off an orange towel-waving frenzied celebration. “These guys have been through it,’’ Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “They have been battle-tested and they know how to handle themselves on this type of stage, and then add to that the kids that we brought up, and then Ishikawa. “I mean, what a great story,’’ Bochy said. Ishikawa knew right away on his first career postseason homer, raising his right arm into the air as he watched his ball sail into the seats. He emphatically threw his helmet down to the dirt in triumph and joined his jubilant teammates at home plate as fireworks shot off from the center field scoreboard. Pinch-hitter Michael Morse homered leading off the eighth against Pat Neshek, who replaced Adam Wainwright to start the inning, to tie it 3-all.

SPORTS ITEMS

AP Sources: Seahawks trade Harvin to Jets FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks. Two people familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Friday that Harvin, a star in last season’s Super Bowl but injury prone through his career, was headed to the Jets. The 26-year-old Harvin has played in 60 games with only 47 career starts since being a first-round pick by Minnesota in 2009. He was traded to the Seahawks in 2013, appearing in just one regular-season game because of hip surgery. But he had two rushes for 45 yards and ran back the second-half kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown in Seattle’s 43-8 win over Denver in the Super Bowl. New York gave up a conditional draft pick. ICHER TAKES LEAD IN SOUTH KOREA

INCHEON, South Korea — Karine Icher of France shot a second-round 4-under 68 on Friday to take a 1-stroke lead atop the leaderboard at the LPGA’s KEB-HanaBank Championship. American Brittany Lincicome, who birdied her final two holes for a 70, and Beatriz Ricari of Spain (70), were tied for second.

HAAS, DURANT TOP LEADERBOARD

CONOVER, N.C. — Jay Haas and Joe Durant shot 8-under 63 on Friday to share the first-round lead in the Champions Tour’s Greater Hickory Kia Classic. The 60-year-old Haas had an eagle and seven birdies on the first 14 holes, dropped a stroke on the par-4 15th and closed with two pars. PATRIOTS 27 JETS 25

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes and the New England Patriots held off the New York Jets 27-25 when Nick Folk’s 58-yard field goal attempt was blocked on the last play Thursday night. The surprisingly competitive Jets suffered their sixth straight loss after taking a 19-17 lead with just under 9 minutes left in the third quarter on Chris Ivory’s 1-yard run. Stephen Gostkowski put the Patriots (5-2) ahead to stay with his second field goal, a 36-yarder with 4:10 to go in the third. Brady’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola gave them an 8-point lead with 4:10 left. From wire reports

6:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour World Match Play Championship Quarterfinal Matches from Kent, England (GOLF). 7:40 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from Manchester, England – Tottenham vs. Manchester City (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from London – Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Hong Kong Open Third Round from Fanling, Hong Kong (GOLF). Noon – College Football: Kansas State at Oklahoma (ESPN). Noon – College Football: South Florida at Tulsa (ESPNEWS). Noon – College Football: Iowa at Maryland (ESPN2). Noon – College Football: Tulane at Central Florida (ESPNU). Noon – College Football: Baylor at West Virginia (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon – College Football: Syracuse at Wake Forest (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Noon – College Football: Furman at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5). Noon – College Football: Texas-San Antonio at Louisiana Tech (SPORTSOUTH). Noon – College Football: Chattanooga at The Citadel (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 12:30 p.m. – College Football: Virginia at Duke (WACH 57). 1:30 p.m. – College Football: St. Augustine’s at Winston-Salem State (ASPIRE). 2:30 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Greater Hickory Classic Second Round from Conover, N.C. (GOLF). 3 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Fred’s 250 from Talladega, Ala. (WACH 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). 3 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Dallas at Colorado (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Texas A&M at Alabama (WLTX 19). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Rutgers at Ohio State (WOLO 25). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Cincinnati at Southern Methodist (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Michigan State at Indiana (ESPN). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: California at UCLA (ESPN2). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Clemson at Boston College (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: North Carolina State at Louisville (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Kansas at Texas Tech (SPORRTSOUTH). 4 p.m. – College Football: Oklahoma State at Texas Christian (FOX SPORTS 1). 4 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: CONCACAF Championship/Women’s World Cup Group Stage Qualifying Match from Bridgeview, Ill. – Costa Rica vs. Jamaica (FOX SPORTS 2). 4 p.m. – College Football: Georgia vs. Arkansas from Little Rock, Ark. (SEC NETWORK). 4:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Geico 500 Pole Qualifying from Talladega, Ala. (ESPNEWS). 5 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Third Round from Las Vegas (GOLF). 6 p.m. – College Hockey: Lake Superior State at Notre Dame (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:30 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: CONCACAF Championship/Women’s World Cup Group Stage Qualifying Match from Bridgeview, Ill. – Martinique vs. Mexico (FOX SPORTS 2). 7 p.m. – College Football: Utah State at Colorado State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Football: Tennessee at Mississippi (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Football: Missouri at Florida (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – College Football: Georgia Tech at North Carolina (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – College Football: Teams To Be Announced (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – NBA Exhibition Basketball: Dallas at Indiana (NBA TV). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Kentucky at Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). 8 p.m. – College Football: Notre Dame at Florida State (WOLO 25). 8 p.m. – College Football: Washington at Oregon (FOX SPORTS 1). 9 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Steve Cunningham vs. Natu Visinia in a Heavyweight Bout and Edner Cherry vs. Jerry Belmontes in a Junior Lightweight Bout from Philadelphia (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 p.m. – College Football: Norfolk State at Hampton (ESPNU). 10 p.m. – Professional Boxing- Nonito Donaire vs. Nicholas Walters for the WBA Super Featherweight Title and Gennady Golovkin vs. Marco Antonio Rubio for the WBA Super/ IBOWBC Middleweight Titles from Carson, Calif. (HBO). 10:15 p.m. – College Football: Nevada at Brigham Young (ESPN2). 10:30 p.m. – College Football: Hawaii at San Diego State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. – College Football: Stanford at Arizona State (ESPN). 10:30 p.m. – Horse Racing: West Virginia Breeders’ Classic from Charles Town, W.Va. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Exhibition Basketball: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver from Las Vegas (NBA TV). 11:30 p.m. – LPGA Golf: KEB HanaBank Championship Final Round from Incheon, South Korea (GOLF). 3 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour World Match Play Championship Semifinal Matches from Kent, England (GOLF).

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Friday At Sky 72 Golf Club, Ocean Course Incheon, South Korea Purse: $2 million Yardage: 6,364; Par: 72 Second Round Karine Icher 71-68—139 Brittany Lincicome 70-70—140 Beatriz Recari 70-70—140 Mi Jung Hur 72-69—141 Azahara Munoz 72-69—141 Jung-Min Lee 71-70—141 Sandra Gal 70-71—141 Suzann Pettersen 70-71—141 Ilhee Lee 69-72—141

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NBA PRESEASON By The Associated Press

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Boston 111, Philadelphia 91 Chicago 85, Atlanta 84 New Orleans 120, Oklahoma City 86 Golden State 104, Denver 101 Phoenix 121, San Antonio 90 Utah 119, L.A. Lakers 86

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. Dallas at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Toronto vs. Oklahoma City at Wichita, KS, 8 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Minnesota at Cedar Rapids, IA, 8 p.m. Golden State vs. Miami at Kansas City, MO, 8:30 p.m. Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Dallas at Indiana, 7 p.m. Detroit at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Orlando vs. Philadelphia at Allentown, PA, 7:30 p.m. Miami at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Denver vs. L.A. Clippers at Las Vegas, NV, 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Brooklyn, 3 p.m. Minnesota vs. Oklahoma City at Tulsa, OK, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Chicago, 8 p.m. Golden State vs. Houston at Hidalgo, TX, 8 p.m. Utah at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets SOUTH Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville NORTH Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh WEST San Diego Denver Kansas City Oakland

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PA 154 126 124 185

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PA 113 97 115 139

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THURSDAY’S GAME

New England 27, N.Y. Jets 25

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Miami at Chicago, 1 p.m. Carolina at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Washington, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Buffalo, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Detroit, 1 p.m. Kansas City at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. San Francisco at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Open: Philadelphia, Tampa Bay

MONDAY’S GAME

Houston at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP Montreal 5 Ottawa 4 Tampa Bay 4 Toronto 4 Boston 6 Detroit 3 Buffalo 4 Florida 3 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP N.Y. Islanders 4 New Jersey 4 Washington 4 Pittsburgh 3 Columbus 3 N.Y. Rangers 5 Carolina 4 Philadelphia 4

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THURSDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Islanders 4, San Jose 3, SO N.Y. Rangers 2, Carolina 1, SO Los Angeles 1, St. Louis 0, SO Dallas 3, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 6, New Jersey 2 Montreal 6, Boston 4 Ottawa 5, Colorado 3

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Calgary at Columbus, 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

SOUTHWEST DIVISION Houston New Orleans Dallas Memphis San Antonio NORTHWEST DIVISION

2 1 1 0

Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Colorado at Montreal, 7 p.m. Columbus at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7 p.m. San Jose at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Florida at Washington, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Dallas, 8 p.m. Nashville at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 9 p.m. Tampa Bay at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Minnesota at Los Angeles, 3 p.m. San Jose at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. Calgary at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014

USC 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

Beating Furman 1st step to strong finish BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

K, who should be more disgusted after Georgia’s 34-0 thrashing of Missouri last week, Georgia fans for losing to South Carolina or Gamecock Nation for losing to Mizzou? Uh, that would be Carolina fans. Regardless of what was said about the Tigers after their win at Williams-Brice Stadium, they simply aren’t that good. That was proven with the home loss to Indiana and again with the beating administered by UGA. USC has been a Jekyll and Hyde team, changing not only from game to game, but sometimes play to play. That’s why the record is 3-3 instead of 5-1 as it blew two double-digit leads in the fourth quarter to Missouri and Kentucky. The big item goals South Carolina had at the start of the season are pretty much off the table. Now its focus needs to be on making the most it can out of the rest of the season. That starts today with a noon game against instate FCS school Furman. This game is important for USC. Obviously a loss could send the season on a downward spiral from which the Gamecocks couldn’t recover. Carolina should win, but how it performs could set the tone for what is to come the rest of the way. Here are five keys to victory for Carolina:

1. DON’T LET UP

If football games lasted just 50 minutes, USC would be 5-1 at this point, or perhaps it would have adjusted and started its collapse at the 40-minute mark. South Carolina needs to come out with the pedal to the metal and not let off the gas until triple zeroes have graced the scoreboard for the fourth and final time on the day. That could lead to an ugly game, but it would beat the alternative for Carolina fans. 2. STICK WITH WHAT WORKS

In the loss to Kentucky, USC had a touchdown lead with

around six or so minutes left in the game and was facing third down and three yards to go. Having been able to run the ball at will with whoever took the handoff, but Mike Davis in particular, Davis getting the ball stuck in his gut was expected. That didn’t happen though. Instead, quarterback Dylan Thompson threw an incomplete pass, setting off an unraveling that led to the loss. Let the other team figure out how to stop what you’re doing before you stop doing it. To Kentucky’s credit, it kept running out of the Wildcat formation, and USC was unable to stop it. That’s how it rallied for the victory. Which brings us to .... 3. MAKE DEFENSIVE ADJUSTMENTS

The Gamecock defense looked to be making strides from the season-opening debacle against Texas A&M until it spazzed out in the final two series against Missouri. USC never seemed to adjust to what UK was doing out of the Wildcat. I know the defense had to respect the player going in motion out of the Wildcat and not fall prey to a trick play such as what happened earlier in the game, but shouldn’t you be able to cover that player and still have someone sitting in the middle to keep a player running it straight up the gut? Or is it just me? 4. GANG TACKLE

USC has often had several players around a ball carrier as evidenced by the numerous missed tackles. It needs to find away to get two or more defenders around the ball carrier at the same time. Don’t worry about the big hit or anything of the such; worry about putting the man with the ball on the ground. 5. SET THE ALARM CLOCK

Noon starts are what a team gets in the Southeastern Conference get when it is 3-3 on the season. To Carolina’s credit, it has been accustomed to late afternoon or prime time starts, so it needs to make sure it is up in enough time for kickoff.

CLEMSON 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

Stoudt era 2.0 begins against BC BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

ow! It’s a good thing Dabo Swinney didn’t sell Cole Stoudt down the river like so many of the Clemson faithful did — and there’s more out there than will admit it now — when the Tiger head football coach replaced Stoudt with Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback. Swinney never put down Stoudt, a fifth-year senior who began the year as the starting signal caller before losing the job to the ultra-talented true freshman Watson. Even after making the switch, Swinney said he wouldn’t change the way he did things even though many were clamoring for Watson to be the starter in the season-opening loss to Georgia. Watson’s reign as starter lasted about five quarters as he broke a finger against Louisville last week, meaning this will be Stoudt’s team again for at least the next three weeks. Stoudt came on for Watson with a bum right shoulder, which meant he didn’t get any repetitions during the week. He performed admirably, and the fact that he didn’t take his ball and go home after losing his job speaks volumes about him. He didn’t do what one fifth-year senior QB for South Carolina did a few years ago when he lost his job in the middle of the season. The Tigers have to move forward with Stoudt behind center and a road game at Boston College on the agenda for today. Following are five keys that will lead Clemson to victory: 1. DON’T LIMIT THE OFFENSE

This doesn’t mean do the same things with Stoudt that you were doing with Watson;

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Citadel quarterback Aaron Miller (12) and the rest of the Bulldogs look to salvage their Southern Conference championship hopes today when they host preseason favorite Chattanooga.

Citadel gets 1 more chance to save season BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Despite starting out 2-4, The Citadel still has a shot to salvage its league championship hopes against Chattanooga on Saturday. The Mocs (3-3, 2-0 Southern Conference) were the preseason favorites to win the league and have looked the part. But with only two teams undefeated in the Southern Conference, a win by the Bulldogs (2-4, 0-1) would get them right back in the league race. “Their backs are against the wall. With one conference loss, they know this is a huge game,” Chattanooga coach Russ Huesman said. In other games Saturday involving South Carolina’s Football Championship Subdivision teams, Wofford travels to Samford and Presbyterian hosts Charleston Southern. In Charleston, The Citadel will have its hands full with Chattanooga. The Mocs are just 3-3, but Bulldogs coach Mike Houston said they have played some really good teams, including a four-point loss to Football Bowl Subdivision Central Michigan and an overtime loss to a Jacksonville State team in the top 10 in FCS. Chattanooga lost by 35 to Tennessee last weekend. “Their three losses came

COLLEGE SCHEDULE STATE

Today (24) Clemson at Boston College, 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7) Furman at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5) Chattanooga at Citadel, noon (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240) Wofford at Samford, 3 p.m. Presbyterian at Charleston Southern, 3 p.m. Mars Hill at North Greenville, 2:30 p.m. Lenior-Rhyne at Newberry, 4 p.m. Benedict at Clark Atlanta, 2 p.m. Limestone at Fort Valley State, 2 p.m.

ACC

Pittsburgh 21, Virginia Tech 16

Thursday

Today (2) Florida State vs. (5) Notre Dame, 8 p.m. (WOLO 25) Syracuse at Wake Forest, noon (FOX SPORTSOUTH) Virginia at Duke, 12:30 p.m. (WACH 57) North Carolina State at Louisville, 3:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH) Georgia Tech at North Carolina, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)

SEC

Today (3) Mississippi vs. Tennessee, 7 p.m. (ESPN) (7) Alabama vs. (21) Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. (WLTX 19) (10) Georgia at Arkansas, 4 p.m. (SEC NETWORK) Missouri at Florida, 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Kentucky at Louisiana State, 7:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK)

TOP 25

Today (4) Baylor at West Virginia, noon (FOX SPORTS 1) (8) Michigan State at Indiana, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) (9) Oregon vs. Washington, 8 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1) (11) Oklahoma vs. (14) Kansas State, noon (ESPN) (12) TCU vs. (15) Oklahoma State, 4 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1) (13) Ohio State vs. Rutgers, 3:30 p.m. (WOLO 25) (17) Arizona State vs. (23) Stanford, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) (19) Nebraska at Northwestern, 7:30 p.m. (22) Southern Cal vs. Colorado, 6 p.m. (25) Marshall at FIU, 6 p.m.

to three very good teams,” Houston said. In Birmingham, Alabama, Wofford (3-3, 1-1 SoCon) hopes its team grows up a little more against Samford (3-2, 2-1). The Terriers only turned the ball over once in a 26-14 loss to Western Carolina last weekend, but it was a costly fumble inside the 5-yard line. They recovered a second fumble in their

own end zone for a safety. In North Charleston, Charleston Southern (5-1, 0-0) opens Big South Conference play with Presbyterian (3-3, 0-1). The Buccaneers nearly pulled off the biggest win in program history last week, losing to Vanderbilt 21-20 in a game where Charleston Southern gained 94 more yards than its Southeastern Conference opponent.

they are two totally different types of quarterbacks. Offensive coordinator Chad Morris shouldn’t limit the use of Stoudt, but instead just play to his strengths. 2. RUN THE FOOTBALL

Clemson needs to make an effort to establish its running game. If it is able to do so, that will make things much easier for Stoudt. Establishing the run won’t be an easy task though. The Tigers have been up and down with its rushing attack and the Eagles are allowing less than 100 yards a game. 3. SLOW DOWN THE RUN

It’s hard to say stop the run against BC; after all, the 4-2 Eagles are averaging 315 yards rushing a game. However, if Clemson can limit Boston College’s impact with the run it can turn the game in its favor. Quarterback Tyler Murphy is a wizard with his feet, rushing for 711 yards and eight scores on 86 carries. His passing ability isn’t quite the same as he’s completed just 55 percent of his passes for 761 yards and three TDs against six interceptions. 4. WIN THE TURNOVER BATTLE

Both teams have done a good job of limiting turnovers this year. The Tigers have just six turnovers and BC has committed only seven. So whoever comes out on the long end of this stick will put themselves in a position to pick up a victory. 5. MAINTAIN THE FOCUS

There is still a lot available to the Tigers, but that will go away should they lose this game. That should be enough to keep their attention.

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THE SUMTER ITEM

PREP ROUNDUP

WH, TSA volleyball go 2-1 at SCISA state tourney Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter Academy both went 2-1 in the SCISA 3A state volleyball tournament on Friday at Sumter County Civic Center to move on to today’s matches in the double-elimination tournament. Wilson Hall will face Hammond today at 4:30 p.m. while TSA will meet Pinewood Prep, also at 4:30. The Lady Barons opened with a 2-0 victory over Heathwood Hall by the scores of 2516, 25-11. Ashley Hall beat Wilson Hall 2-0 by the scores of 25-14, 25-10 before the Lady Barons rallied to beat Laurence Manning Academy 2-0 (25-9, 25-21). LMA was eliminated with that loss. Hammond beat the Lady Swampcats 2-0 (25-10, 2514). TSA opened the day with a 2-0 victory over Ben Lippen (2520, 25-8). Cardinal Newman topped the Lady Generals 2-0 (25-17, 25-19) before TSA re-

bounded to beat Orangeburg Prep 2-0 (25-19, 25-16). In the 2A tournament, Robert E. Lee Academy will play Spartanburg Christian today at 8:30 a.m. REL went 2-1 on Thursday, beating St. Andrew’s before losing to Florence Christian. The Lady Cavaliers rebounded to beat Marlboro Academy.

VARSITY FOOTBALL LAKEWOOD 23 DARLINGTON 22 DARLINGTON — Terry Singleton caught the gamewinning touchdown pass from Roderick Charles with 30 seconds remaining for as Lakewood rallied for a 23-22 victory over Darlington at the Falcons field on Friday. Charles threw for 250 yards and had a rushing touchdown as well as a passing score to Tyshawn Johnson. Kicker Blake Carraher added a field goal. The Gators improved to 5-3

overall and 2-1 in Region VI3A. They will face Hartsville next week.

B TEAM FOOTBALL SUMTER 36 IRMO 22 Sumter High School won its 30 straight game with a 36-22 victory over Irmo on Thursday. The Gamecocks finished the season 7-0, their third straight undefeated season. Zykiem Jackson had a 20yard touchdown run and a 1-yard score and also threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Tae Choice. Jackson also ran for a 2-point conversion as did David Jackson Dajon Butts had scoring runs of 20 and 16 yards. Dorian Charlotte had an interception.

to lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 22-8 victory over Ben Lippen on Thursday at the BL field. Rowland scored on runs of 25, 7, and 1 yards and ran for a 2-point conversion. Skyler Johnson also ran for a 2-point confersion for LMA, which improved to 5-1 on the season. Justin Lowder had five catches for 180 yards. ORANGEBURG PREP 16 WILSON HALL 8

ORANGEBURG – Wilson Hall lost to Orangeburg Prep 16-8 on Thursday at the OP field. Wise Segars scored the Barons’ touchdown on a 58-yard pass from Emory Moore. Graham Van Patten ran for the 2-point conversion.

JV FOOTBALL

LAURENCE MANNING 22 BEN LIPPEN 8

LAKEWOOD 20

COLUMBIA — Wyatt Rowland scored three touchdowns

DARLINGTON 6 Raquan James scored two

CELEBRATE

CLARENDON HALL 42 JEFFERSON DAVIS 8

SUMMERTON — Clarendon Hall improved to 7-1 on the season with a 42-8 victory over Jefferson Davis Academy on Thursday at Robinson Field. The offense had two players find three different ways to participate in touchdowns. Bobby Ashba had five carries for 72 yard with a touchdown, five receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown and he also threw a 15-yard TD pass. Dylan Way for a score, completed 6 of 7 passes for 116 yards and a TD and also caught a touchdown pass.

BARONS FROM PAGE B1

FROM PAGE B1 The Knights received the opening kickoff and had early success running the ball up the gut against the SHS defense. WF drove from its 20yard line to the Sumter 20 before stalling. Placekicker Joel Poinsette missed a 37-yard field goal. The Gamecocks looked as though they might be in for a big night offensively. Quarterback James Barnes hooked up with Shrine Bowl wide receiver Ky’Jon Tyler over the middle of the field for a 45-yard touchdown pass on its first possession. Vincent Watkins added the extra point to make it 7-0 with 5:51 remaining in the first quarter. When SHS got the ball back on its second possession, it drove as far as the West Florence 16 before facing fourth down at the 20. Brixton Niebuhr missed a 37yard field goal, leaving the score at 7-0. The defenses took over until Sumter appeared to have a drive going just before the half. It had a first down at the Knights 32 before running back Rodney Pitts fumbled the ball and West Florence recovered and had a short return to its 49. The Knights were facing fourth down and seven yards to go at their 33 when they called a draw play to running back Eron Darby. He went all the way for the score with 59 seconds until halftime. Poinsette’s extra point made it a 7-7 halftime score.

touchdowns to lead Lakewood High School to a 20-6 victory over Darlington on Thursday at J. Frank Baker Stadium. Jaron Richardson also scored a touchdown and ran for a 2-point conversion for the Gators. Malik Wilson recovered a fumble to lead the defense.

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Sumter quarterback James Barnes, center, throws while being pressured by West Florence’s Dorian Gerald (8) during the Gamecocks’ 17-7 victory on Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks put together their best drive of the night late in the third quarter. Starting at its own 4, SHS drove all the way to WF 6 before stalling. Watkins booted a 22-yard field goal to make it 10-7 with 11:21

WH FROM PAGE B4 When you’re playing teams like this that have strong 1 and 2 players, really, they’re strong all the way down the line, and that was the fear that I had. That being said, Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6 are players who can make a comeback, and a lot of times they do. But

TSA FROM PAGE B1 “We are going to miss the five seniors on our team next year. Ashley Hall is a very good team, and it’s going to be a tough match tomorrow for whoever plays them.” Newman also spoke of the 8-1 loss to the Lady Panthers in August and conceded that Friday was much the same. “Still,” Newman said, “to make it this far is something. To open the season playing at the level we did is something

left in the fourth quarter. Sumter held West Florence on its next possession and got as close as the Knights 16 on its ensuing possession. It again came away with no points on a missed field goal.

it just wasn’t in the cards today. “ Out of that lineup, No. 5 Mary Margaret Munn was the only Lady Baron to win. “Several of our big wins have been backdoor wins, where we win at 4, 5 and 6, and then take them in the doubles,” Williams said. “Where today we just won at 5. Porter- Gaud is one of

too.” The Lady Generals were playing at the 3A level for the first time in many years after having success at 2A in the last few seasons. ASHLEY HALL 6, TSA 0 SINGLES 1 – Cuoco (AH) defeated H. Jenkins 6-1, 6-2. 2 – Kalawe (AH) defeated B. Jenkins 6-1, 6-2. 3 - Yarbrough (AH) defeated Townsend 6-1, 6-1. 4 – Laney (AH) defeated Decker 6-0, 6-0. 5 – Nishad (AH) defeated Houde 6-2, 6-2. 6 – Dye (AH) defeated Chappell 6-3, 6-3.

The Knights drove into Sumter territory before Brunson stepped in front of a Bowman Hiller pass at the SHS 48 and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown with 3:00 remaining in the game.

those, like most of the coastal teams, including Ashley Hall; they are all strong teams. P-G is incredibly good, and I don’t know that lessens the blow, but it does make you feel a little better to lose to a really good team versus a mediocre one. “In the years past, when we made it to the playoffs, we got

for a big play to close out the quarter. The big play came, but it was in the form of a Ryan Huiet interception and 45-yard touchdown return. After a blocked PAT kick attempt, Wilson Hall led 7-6 heading to the second quarter. Pinewood Prep (4-5, 2-4) took its lone lead after recovering a John Ballard fumble and driving 32 yards in six plays. The drive ended with Panther quarterback Lewis Vaughn fumbling the ball from the 1 but Leslie Redden scooping it up and taking it over the goal line for the score and a 12-7 edge after Vaughn’s pass attempt for two fell incomplete. A quick strike from Sears to Hoover late in the half resulted in a 75-yard touchdown reception that put the Barons up 14-12 and began to swing the momentum Wilson Hall’s way. Sears and Brent Carraway then connected for 58 yards and a score on the third play of the second half, extending the Barons’ lead to 21-12. After a James interception on a tipped ball, Wilson Hall was in business once again, this time at the Pinewood 44. A fourth-down conversion put the ball at the 34 and two plays later Sears launched another touchdown toss, this time for 34 yards to Ballard to push the lead to 16, 28-12, with 7:14 left in the third quarter. The first of three blocked Panther punt attempts in the second half set Wilson Hall up at the Pinewood Prep 18. The drive would stall at the 12, with Hoover attempting a 29yard field goal that sailed wide left with 3:06 on the third-quarter clock. After forcing a punt from deep in Pinewood Prep territory, Wilson Hall took over at the Panther 32 late in the third. However, Huiet came away with his second interception of the night three plays later to end the threat. After two sacks resulting in a loss of 18 yards and a pass for minus-2, Pinewood Prep was forced to punt deep in its territory once again. This time a blocked punt gave the Barons the ball at the 7, but Wilson Hall was forced to settle for a 26-yard Hoover field goal and a 31-12 lead with 8:05 to go. Two more blocked punts set up a 5-play, 20yard touchdown drive that ended with a 5-yard Sears run and a 35-yard Hoover field goal after the Barons took over once again at the Panther 8.

FRIDAY’S SCORES Sumter 17, West Florence 7 Lakewood 23, Darlington 22 Lee Central 38, Kingstree 28 Timmonsville 26, Scott’s Branch 6 Wilson Hall 41, Pinewood Prep 12 Laurence Manning 69, Ben Lippen 21 Clarendon Hall 38, W.W. King 30

swept off the court. This, today, wasn’t like those years. We gave them a good match. It may have been 5-1, but sometimes the scores are not always reflective of each match.” Wilson Hall returns three of its top six singles players next year in Beasley, Munn and Sallie Spencer. “We look forward to trying

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• Under siege from Luciano, Nucky reflects on his past on “Boardwalk Empire” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). • Carrie multitasks on “Homeland” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). • High school science proves deadly on “CSI” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • David Clarke returns, utterly changed, on “Revenge” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • Charlie faces harsh questioning on “Manhattan” (10 p.m., WGN, TV-14). • Noah and Alison face the music on “The Affair” (10 p.m., Showtime, TVMA).

CULT CHOICE A vast conspiracy threatens to return the devil to Earth in the 2000 thriller “Lost Souls” (9 p.m. Sunday, Syfy), starring Winona Ryder.

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MERCHANDISE Auctions Estate Auction Estate of Lawerence Hodge, 1915 Bishop Dr. Sumter, SC. Sat. Nov. 1, 2014 at 9:00am. Preview 8:00 am day of sale. Tommy Atkinson SCAL #3879 assisted by Bills Furniture & Antiques, 1107 N. Main St. Sumter. Photos & details at auctionzip.com 803-968-5115 Contents of house and large shop.

Farm Products

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Shamrock Bingo is now taking applications for Security Guard & runners/callers to work full or part time. Must be able to work weekends. No exp. needed. Call 803 905-5545 Sanitation Supervisor The City of Sumter is seeking qualified applicants. If interested see details at www.sumtersc.gov Assistant Manager needed. Knowledge of lawn, garden & pet supplies a plus. Apply in person at Palmetto Farm Supply, 335 Broad St. Mon. & Thurs. start 9 am. 803-775-1204 x2. Looking for qualified & experienced groundsmen. Could lead up to foreman position. Must be able to travel to Bishopville. Valid SCDL a plus. Email kelleygrounds@aol.com or call 803-428-7960. Seeking experienced screen printer, use of a manual press a must. Fast paced business and very friendly work atmosphere. Apply in person only at Southern Uniform, 32 E. Liberty St. No phone calls please. Salary competitive with experience.

Local Insurance Agency representing major auto insurer seeks P & C agent. Experience in auto and home preferred. Excellent oral, written and organizational skills required. Reply with resume to: rarmfieldgeico.com

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Summons & Notice SUMMONS (Deficiency Judgment Waived) (Mortgage Foreclosure) Non-Jury IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-43-1910 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1640 St. Julian Place, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default granting the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSON UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY, INCOMPETENTS AND PERSONS CONFINED: YOUR ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff.

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YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed on September 8, 2014, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina. Crawford & von Keller, LLC. PO Box 4216 1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-2626 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Abandoned Vehicle Notice: The following vehicle was abandoned at Healons Automotive, 2635 Hwy. 15 South, Sumter, SC. Described as a 2001 Ford Taurus, VIN # 1FAFP55U91A223279. Total Due for storage is $1,078.90 as of October 16, 2014, plus $35.00 per day thereafter. Owner is asked to call 803-481-9384. If not claimed in 30 days. it will be turned over to the Magistrate's Office for public sale.

Plaintiff, -vsKaren L. Cole and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, Defendant(s)

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Furnished Apartments

Abandon Vehicle / Boat

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LEGAL NOTICES

PLAINTIFF, vs. The Estate of DeLeon Holland; Ericka Holland, as possible Heirs of the Estate of DeLeon Holland, and any other Heirs, and all others claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate known as 822 Club Lane, Sumter, SC 29154, any adults or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe, and any minors or persons under legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe,

DEFENDANT(S). TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscribers at their office, P.O. Box 71727, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29415, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO THE MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference to the Master in Equity for Sumter, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this action.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on August 21, 2014 at 2:40 P.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Supreme Court of South Carolina Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may be eligible for foreclosure intervention programs for the purpose of resolving the above-referenced foreclosure action. If you wish to be considered for a foreclosure intervention program, you must contact Finkel Law Firm LLC, 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450 (29405), P.O. Box 71727 (29415), North Charleston, SC 29405, or call (843) 577-5460 within thirty (30) days from the date of this notice. Finkel Law Firm LLC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you and is not authorized to provide you any legal advice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PROCESS, THE FORECLOSURE MAY PROCEED. NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT (15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.): This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information you provide will be used for that purpose. However, if you have previously received a discharge from bankruptcy, this message is not and should be construed as an attempt to collect a debt, but only as a requirement pursuant to the administrative order.

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading and filing of the Petition of the Plaintiff for the appointment of Kelley Woody, attorney in Columbia, South Carolina, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi for all unknown minors, and for all persons who may be under a legal disability, it is ORDERED that Kelley Woody, Attorney at Law, be and she is hereby appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi on behalf of unknown minors or persons under a legal disability, all of whom may have an interest in or claim to have some interest in the real property known as 822 Club Lane, Sumter, SC 29154; that she is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless the said

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Summons & Notice Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem for the said Defendants; AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendants by publication thereof in the The Item, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action. James C. Campbell Clerk of Court for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina September 25, 2014 FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC Thomas A. Shook P.O. Box 71727 North Charleston, SC 29415 (843) 577-5460 Attorney for Plaintiff

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A #: 2014-CP-43-1776 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. SAMUEL JONES, III, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL JONES, JR. AND LOU ELLEN JONES, BOTH DECEASED, AND AS HEIR AT LAW OF SAMUEL JONES, JR. AND LOU ELLEN JONES, BOTH DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER HEIRS-AT-LAW OR DISTRIBUTEES OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR SPOUSES, IF ANY THEY HAVE, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ALSO ANY UNKNOWN ADULTS AND THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ALL OF THEM BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE; and AIS RECOVERY SOLUTIONS, LLC AS AGENT FOR ASSET ACCEPTANCE,

Summons & Notice Defendants. TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the subscribers, at their office, 1703 Laurel Street, Post Office Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina 29211, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint in the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on August 26, 2014.

NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI AND ATTORNEY TO: THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN, NAMES AND ADDRESSES UNKNOWN, INCLUDING ANY THEREOF WHO MAY BE MINORS, IMPRISONED PERSONS, INCOMPETENT PERSONS, UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY OR IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, IF ANY, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE NATURAL, GENERAL, TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN OR COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE, AND TO THE PERSON WITH WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Motion for an order appointing Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe or John Doe, defendants herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, imprisoned persons, incompetent persons, or under other legal disability, and as Attorney for said parties who may be in the military service, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County. YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said minors or persons under other legal disability, if any, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or either of them, a Guardian ad Litem to represent them for the purposes of

Summons & Notice

this action, the appointment of said Guardian ad Litem Nisi and Attorney shall be made absolute.

reference to the Mortgage, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference.

AMENDED LIS PENDENS TO THE NAMED:

DEFENDANTS

ABOVE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action will be commenced in this Court upon the Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants for the foreclosure of that certain Mortgage of Real Estate given by Samuel Jones, Jr. and Lou Ellen Jones, both deceased, to The National Bank of South Carolina, its successors and assigns, dated December 9, 1994, and recorded on December 9, 1994, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 614 at Page 961 (the "Mortgage"). By Mortgage Assignment (the "Assignment"), The National Bank of South Carolina assigned the Mortgage to the Plaintiff, and the Assignment was recorded December 9, 1994, in Book 614 at Page 969 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. At the time of the filing of this notice, the premises affected by the said action were situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and are described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with improvements thereon located in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina being shown as the northern half of Lot No. 7 on a plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated December 7, 1994 recorded in Plat Book 94 at Page 1566 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Said Lot having the following boundaries and measurements according to the aforementioned plat; to wit: On the Northeast by Lot No. 6 whereon it measures 199.95 feet; On the Southeast by Lot No. 1 and a portion of Lot No. 2 whereon it measures 59.73 feet; on the Southwest by the Southern half of Lot No. 7 whereon it measures 199.97 feet; and on the Northwest by Carolina Avenue whereon it measures 60.25 feet. This being the same property conveyed to Samuel Jones, Jr. and Lou Ellen Jones by deed of William F. Magboo and Julie L. Magboo dated December 9, 1994 and recorded December 9, 1994 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Volume 614 at Page 956.

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For a complete description of the property encumbered by the Mortgage, the undersigned craves

Summons & Notice

GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC P. O. Box 11682 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 233-0797 Edward L. Grimsley Benjamin E. Grimsley Attorneys for the Plaintiff

In Memory

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Take Notice that the Summons in the above-entitled action, together with the Complaint, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on September 2, 2014. WOODWARD, COTHRAN & HERNDON BY:Warren R. Herndon, Jr. Attorney for the Plaintiff 218 E. Main Street, Ste. 2 Lexington, SC 29072

SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Civil Action No. 2014-CP-43-1827 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority, Plaintiff vs. Michelle R. Frye, Defendant. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED:

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint, upon the subscribers at their office, 218 E. Main Street, Ste. 2, Lexington, SC 29072, within Thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned attorneys on behalf of the Plaintiff herein will move before his Honor the Presiding Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, or the Resident Judge, whichever one is present in the Circuit, on the 4th day after service hereof, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, for an order appointing some suitable person as receiver to take charge of the mortgaged premises described in the complaint herein, collect the rents, issues and profits arising therefrom during the pendency of this action, and hold the same subject to the order of the Court herein, which motion is to be based upon the original note and mortgage and the verified Complaint hereto attached. If the premises described in the Complaint are occupied by the mortgagor, a motion will be made at the same time and place to designate a reasonable rental for said premises in accordance with the terms and conditions of the mortgage.

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