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Projects could help people ‘get up and move’ Penny tax would be used to revamp 2 Pinewood parks BY JOE KEPLER joe@theitem.com EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series of stories examining $75 million worth of new construction needs in

Sumter County, as identified in the proposal for a renewed penny sales tax. Sumter County voters will be asked to approve the tax in November, and funds raised by the tax, should it pass, will go toward a series of building, infrastructure and other projects throughout the county. When Jack Spann looks around the open field just off West Fulton Street

at Ball Park Road, he sees potential. He sees a field where he himself once played football with his friends, where area schools would have football and track practice. These days, those goal posts are rusted away, the track encircling the field is nothing more than a vague imprint in the grass, and the modest wooden bleachers have been reclaimed by the surrounding tree line. But there is potential.

Spann and fellow members of Pinewood Town Council are hoping to give residents of their small town a place to be proud of with a proposed penny sales tax project that would build Pinewood a “Sports & Wellness Complex and Recreation Center.” The project would take the 9-acre plot of land and create a multi-sports field,

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Family trio takes on triathlon Patriarch, now-retired judge oldest at event BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com

n the crisp, fresh air Saturday morning, retired 3rd Circuit Judge

David McInnis was one of more than 130 people registered and ready to go for the TriSumter Triathlon. Standing outside of City of Sumter Aquatics Center before the start of the event, McInnis — known as “Pap” to his loved ones — said his only goal was to finish. Of all the participants, Pap was the oldest registered for the triathlon at age 80, according to Peggy Kubala with the center and coach of the local swim team the Sumter Stealths. But that didn’t matter. Pap swims a mile each day and was on the swim and diving team in college, so his age was just a number on Saturday, and his opponents — walking up to shake his hand in admiration — were honored to compete with him. Considering Pap received some adequate help from two other generations of McInnis men, he fared well against his opponents and got out of the pool with pride and with

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cheers from the crowd. He later told his son Dave that he thought he did well because he passed more people than those who passed him. “One more lap, and I would have shown them how to float face down,” Pap said afterward jokingly. The McInnis family watched Saturday morning as athletes from all across South Carolina and out of state came together to compete in the event that has taken place in the Sumter

Dave McInnis gives his father, Pap McInnis, some encouragement before he begins the first leg of the TriSumter Triathlon at City of Sumter Aquatics Center on Saturday morning. The two teamed up with Dave McInnis’ son and Pap’s grandson, David McInnis, to complete the triathlon, with Dave running the 5K portion. David McInnis, 18, rides his bike during the second leg of the triathlon on Saturday. He was the thirdgeneration McInnis in the race.

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Sumter Democrats get voters excited about election BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com The Sumter County Democratic Party hosted a rally Saturday evening to get local Democrats amped up for the upcoming election. The organiza-

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tion hosted the rally along with a fish fry at Sumter County Cultural Center in historic downtown Sumter. With more than 500 people on the organization’s mailing list, Sumter County Democratic Party’s Allen Bailey said the purpose of the event was to get

people pumped up and remind them to tell their neighbors, friends and everyone they know to vote in two weeks. “Nov. 4 is right around the corner. We want to get people excited and hopefully get more people to volunteer as well,” Bailey said.

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With hundreds of faithful voters in the audience, the Sumter County Democratic Party welcomed candidates running for various elected positions including lieutenant governor

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‘Hometown challenge’ yields shoes BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com Like a lot of philanthropists, schools, cities and volunteers, Mayewood and Bates middle schools got involved in the worldwide initiative of collecting and donating shoes for the impoverished all over the globe. The two middle schools put a twist on their mission, however, creating a friendly competition between city (Bates) and country (Mayewood). Coach Mark Gillard, career development facilitator at Bates, said he and Mayewood’s Coach Ronnie Brown were talking about different ideas to do a joint service learning project for their students. The two educators were interested in something fun but that would still provide the students with the opportunity to give back and support their community with a Sumter “hometown challenge.” The two schools decided to collect and donate shoes to Soles4Souls — a global not-for-profit institution dedicated to fighting the devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty. “We decided to create a country versus city competition between both of our male mentoring groups,” Gillard explained in an email. “The boys involved in these groups have been charged with collecting as many pairs of shoes.” The male mentoring group at Mayewood is called GQ, and Bates has the Bates Men of Purpose program for its male students. On Saturday, the two schools turned in their donated shoes and enjoyed a celebratory cookout. “This is a fun way of introducing our boys to a service learning opportunity and work on socialization skills by working and interacting with other district students that they would normally

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Clarendon District 1 board to meet Monday The Clarendon School District 1 Board of Trustees will have its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the district office, 12 S. Church St., Summerton. The board is scheduled to go into executive session at 5 p.m. where they will discuss an employee performance update, according to the agenda. Public session will begin at 6 p.m. where Superintendent Dr. Rose Wilder will lead presentations and provide information about employees of the month for September and October. Also on the agenda for Monday are the second readings of more than 15 policy updates for the district including tobacco-free school district, tobacco-free school/ staff and graduation requirements. For more information, call (803) 485-2325.

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Members of Bates and Mayewood Middle schools’ male mentoring groups collect shoes for the Soles4Souls program. not get a chance to socialize with,” Gillard said. Throughout Sumter, multiple organizations, schools and businesses are getting involved in Soles4Souls. Since being founded in 2006, Soles4Souls has received millions of shoes and clothes collected by individuals, schools, community leaders and faith-based organi-

Berkeley County inmate who died three years ago after spending a month at the jail. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported an autopsy showed that 50-year-old David Allan Woods died in November 2011 from gastrointestinal bleeding. His attorneys said in U.S. District Court that Woods complained about pain and bloody stools weeks before he was transported to Trident Medical Center in critical condition. His family sued in 2012, claiming jailers ignored Woods’ deteriorating condition and were negligent in the handling of his care. The damage award goes to Woods’ 86-year-old mother.

Haley to lead discussion on Ebola COLUMBIA — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is leading a group of department heads, state lawmakers and public health experts in a discussion of what the state is doing in response to the Ebola outbreak. The Ebola Preparedness Roundtable is scheduled for Monday on the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. The roundtable discussion will address the importance of coordination, training, preparedness measures and public outreach between vari-

zations. According to Sumterite Tiffany Johnson — now a singer in Nashville and an outreach coordinator for Soles4Souls — donations help children and families all over, and more than 127 countries participate. The organization is located in Nashville and has continued to grow over the past few years and assist in providing clothing and shoes

ous groups and organizations involved in South Carolina’s response. Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Catherine Templeton said Thursday that the state is creating a statewide network linking health workers and facilities that may have to deal with Ebola. Templeton also said the Medical University of South Carolina has agreed to provide ongoing care for any Ebola patients in the state.

for families in need in the world. Learn more about Soles4Souls at www.soles4souls.org, and to drop off donations of clothes or shoes in the Sumter area, visit Browns Furniture, Dayelynn Spa and Becky’s Boutique, Miss Libby’s School of Dance, N Salon and Spa, Scott Will Toyota or Simpson Hardware on Wesmark Boulevard.

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Puppy found in pocket during drug bust LAWRENCE, Mass. — Police searching the pockets of a suspected drug dealer in Lawrence, Massachusetts, got an unusual surprise. An officer pulled out a tiny three-week-old pit bull puppy and handed it over to animal control. The little dog was separated from its mother too soon and got sick and dehydrated but is now recovering at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Waltham. Veterinarian Kristina DePaula estimates the dog is no more than three or four weeks old. The puppy, dubbed Pocket, of course, should be ready for adoption within a few weeks.

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Darnetta Richardson and Johnnie Brunson were crowned Sumter High School’s homecoming queen and king during Friday night’s football game at Memorial Stadium.

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nergy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster have become very popular among teens and adults. With claims of “boosting energy and performance,” athletes are regularly consuming these products to get the extra advantage. Mixing energy drinks with alcohol has also become a preferable method among some college students and young adults. With a wide variety of uses for these products, this $5 billion market has more than 100 brands available. Jolt was the first energy drink introduced in the U.S. in the 1980s. However, the market for these types of drinks didn’t really explode until the late 90s when Red Bull was launched. Most of these energy drinks contain caffeine and sugar to create this “energy effect.” Caf-

feine-free energy drinks may use the stimulant guarana, which is the equivalent of caffeine. Regular consumption of these products can lead to negative side effects such as elevated heart rate, nausea, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal distress, dehydration, dizziness, sleeplessness and numbness. It has been reported that Missy there are increased Corrigan ER visits because of overconsumption of these drinks with patients complaining of heart attacklike symptoms. There have even been several reported deaths after the use of these products. Because manufacturers market

these as a “dietary supplement” instead of a food product, they are not regulated by the FDA. The biggest concern is the amount of caffeine that is in a serving. Some products don’t list it, and some contain more than one serving per can. The amount of caffeine found in these products can range anywhere from 50mg to more than 500mg per serving. The average cup of coffee contains 70mg of caffeine. Some research supports that caffeine can improve speed and reaction times in endurance athletes while other studies do not. But because caffeine has a diuretic effect, these drinks should not be used while exercising. Fluid lost naturally from sweating combined with a diuretic can cause severe dehydration and cramping. Combining these drinks (stimu-

lants) with alcohol (depressant) can be dangerous. The energizing effect can prevent you from realizing how much you have had to drink and make you feel more alert with an increased sense of ability to drive. Research has shown that people drink more and have a higher blood-alcohol level when combining alcohol and caffeine. Additionally, both are dehydrating and can hinder the body’s ability to metabolize alcohol, therefore increasing toxicity. Chronic caffeine use can lead to unwanted complications. Be aware of the contents, the serving size and amount of caffeine in these drinks. While many of these drinks contain vitamins and minerals, it should not be seen as a natural alternative. It is best to get your vitamins and mineral supplements from real food.

Oktoberfest fundraiser The Myrtle Beach band Hip Pocket performs at the Alzheimer’s benefit Oktoberfest concert at Sumter Elks Lodge No. 855 earlier this month. Held the first weekend of October, proceeds from the event benefit the Elks Lodge No. 855 Alzheimer’s charity. PHOTO PROVIDED

Red Cross kicks off multi-year fire safety campaign to save lives NORTH CHARLESTON (AP) — The Red Cross is starting a nationwide fire safety campaign to reduce fire deaths and injuries 25 percent in five years. The effort in South Carolina got underway on Saturday as Red Cross volunteers joined the North

Charleston Fire Department in installing smoke detectors in city neighborhoods. Louise Welch Williams, the CEO of the Palmetto South Carolina Region of the Red Cross, says installing smoke alarms in homes can cut the risk of dying in a fire by half.

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Another year, another small Social Security bump BY STEPHEN OHLEMACHER The Associated Press WASHINGTON — For the third straight year, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect historically small increases in their benefits come January. Preliminary figures suggest the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will be less than 2 percent. That translates to a raise of about $20 a month for the typical Social Security beneficiary. The government is scheduled to announce the COLA on Wednesday, when it releases the latest measure of consumer prices. By law, the COLA is based on inflation, which is well below historical averages so far this year. For example, gas prices are down from a year ago, and so is the cost of clothing. Prices for meat, fish and eggs are up nearly 9 percent, but overall food costs are up less than 3 percent, according to the government’s inflation report for August. Medical costs, which disproportionately affect older people, are only 1.8 percent higher. But good news at the pump means

‘That won’t even pay for his prescription program.’ SUSAN GROSS Mother of a disabled son bad news for benefit increases. Many older people who rely on Social Security are feeling the pinch of tiny benefit increases year after year. “You lose that increase, not only in the short-term, you lose the compounding over time,” said Mary Johnson of The Senior Citizens League. “For the middle class, for people that don’t qualify for low-income programs, they are dipping into savings or they are borrowing against their homes.” The Senior Citizens League projects the COLA will be 1.7 percent, which is in line with other estimates. Economist Polina Vlasenko, a research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, projects the COLA will be between 1.6 percent and 1.8 percent. Congress enacted automatic increases for Social Security beneficiaries in 1975, when inflation was high and there was a lot of pressure to reg-

ularly raise benefits. For the first 35 years, the COLA was less than 2 percent only three times. If the COLA is less than 2 percent next year, it would be the fifth time in six years. This year’s increase was 1.5 percent; the year before it was 1.7 percent. Susan Gross gets hit twice by the small COLA. She cares for both her disabled son and her 89-year-old mother, both of whom get Social Security benefits. A 1.7 percent increase comes to $12.60 a month for her son, said Gross, who lives in rural Barboursville, Virginia. “That won’t even pay for his prescription program,” she said. Gross, who works in an accounting office, said her family makes do by growing and canning much of their own food, which they can do because they live in the country. “It makes our grocery bills less,” she said. More than 70 million people receive benefits affected by the annual COLA. About 59 million retirees, disabled workers, spouses and children get Social Security benefits. The average monthly payment is $1,191. A 1.7 percent raise would increase the typical monthly payment by about $20.

The COLA also affects benefits for about 4 million disabled veterans, 2.5 million federal retirees and their survivors, and more than 8 million people who get Supplemental Security Income, the disability program for the poor. By law, the cost-of-living adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, or CPI-W, a broad measure of consumer prices generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It measures price changes for food, housing, clothing, transportation, energy, medical care, recreation and education. The COLA is calculated by comparing consumer prices in July, August and September each year with prices in the same three months from the previous year. If prices go up over the course of the year, benefits go up, starting with payments delivered in January. This year, average prices for July and August were 1.7 percent higher than they were a year ago, according to the CPI-W. The September report — the final piece of the puzzle — is scheduled to be released Wednesday. Once it is released, the COLA can be announced. It would take a dramatic increase in consumer prices for September to nudge the COLA above 2 percent.

Market turmoil: A gift for mortgage refinancers? JOSH BOAK AND ALEX VEIGA The Associated Press A sudden plunge in mortgage rates this week raised an urgent question for millions of Americans: Should I refinance my mortgage? Across the country, homeowners and would-be homeowners eager for a bargain rate fired off inquiries to lenders. The opportunity emerged from the tumult that seized financial markets and sent stock prices and bond yields tumbling. Rates on long-term mortgages tend to track the 10year Treasury yield, which fell below 2 percent for the first time since May 2013. Accordingly, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage, mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported, dipped below 4 percent to 3.97 percent — a tantalizing figure. As recently as January, the average was 4.53 percent. Ultra-low rates do carry risks as well as opportunities. Charges and fees can shortchange refinancers who are focused only on the potential savings. And falling rates are often associated with the broader risk of an economic

slowdown that could eventually reduce the income that some people have to pay their mortgages. Yet the tempting possibility of locking in a sub-4 percent rate has a way of motivating people. “It gets people excited,” said Michelle Meyer, an economist at Bank of America. “It gets mortgage bankers excited. It gets prospective buyers excited.” The drop in rates could finally give homeowners like Issi and Amy Romem of Mountain View, California, the chance to refinance. Amy Romem bought the condo at the peak of the housing boom for $400,000, using an adjustable-rate loan with an initial 5.875 percent rate that would reset after 10 years. The reset would amount to an extra $400 a month on the condo, which the couple now rents, Issi Romem said. “Seeing rates go down even more is something I wasn’t expecting,” he said. “It reminds me that I need to do this now, before interest rates do go up.” Before this week, many bankers, lenders and borrowers had assumed that home loan rates would soon start rising closer to a two-decade aver-

age of 6 percent. That was based on expectations that the Federal Reserve would start raising its key short-term rate next year — a move that would likely lead to higher mortgage rates, too. But that assumption fell suddenly into doubt as stocks plunged on Monday and Wednesday amid fears about global economic weaknesses, the spread of Ebola and the threat of the Islamic State militia group in the Middle East. Seeking safety, investors poured money into U.S. Treasurys. Higher demand drives up prices for those government bonds and causes their yields to drop. The yield on the 10-year note traded as low as 1.91 percent Wednesday before ending the day at 2.14 percent. A stock market rally on Friday helped lift the yield to 2.20 percent. That suggested that the moment to refinance might be fleeting. “It’s likely to be the last time we see these rates for a generation, if ever again,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Realtor.com. Even a slight drop in mortgage rates can translate into significant savings over the long run. For a median-priced

home worth $221,000, a 0.5 percentage point decline in a mortgage rate would produce savings of $50 a month, according to a Bank of America analysis. Still, it takes time for the savings to offset the costs of refinancing. “There’s no free lunch in this,” noted Gary Kalman, executive vice president at Center for Responsible Lending. Lenders typically charge fees for paperwork on the loan and to pay for a home appraisal and title insurance, among other costs. “You want to make sure the interest rate you’re getting is dropping enough that it more than offsets whatever fees you may be paying,” Kalman said. Refinancing from a 5.5 percent rate — which some bor-

rowers still have — to 4 percent would save $180 a month on a $200,000 mortgage. But the fees — averaging about $2,500 — mean it would take about 14 months to break even. Research done this year by economists at the University of Chicago and Brigham Young University found that 20 percent of eligible households failed to refinance when rates first made doing so profitable in late 2010. They essentially cost themselves $11,500 in potential savings. Those who missed those late rates last year now have a second chance. “When you get these little boomlets like we see now, most of that is what drives refinancing activity,” said Bob Walters, chief economist at Quicken Loans.

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Once in million years: Comet to buzz Mars today BY MARCIA DUNN The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.— The heavens are hosting an event this weekend that occurs once in a million years or so. A comet as hefty as a small mountain will pass mind-bogglingly close to Mars today, approaching within 87,000 miles at a speed of 126,000 mph. NASA’s five robotic explorers at Mars — three orbiters and two rovers — are being repurposed to witness a comet named Siding Spring make its first known visit to the inner solar system. So are a European and an Indian spacecraft circling the red planet. The orbiting craft will attempt to observe the incoming iceball, then hide behind Mars for protection from potentially dangerous dusty debris in the comet tail. Shielded by the Martian atmosphere, the Opportunity and Curiosity rovers may well have the best seats in the house, although a dust storm on Mars could obscure the view. “We certainly have fingers crossed for the first images of a comet from the surface of another world,” said NASA program scientist Kelly Fast. Spacecraft farther afield, including the Hubble Space Telescope, already are keeping a sharp lookout, as are ground observatories and research balloons. “We’re getting ready for a spectacular set of observations,” said Jim Green, head of NASA’s planetary science division. Named for the Australian observatory used to detect it in January 2013, Siding Spring

will approach Mars from beneath and zoom right in front this afternoon. On Earth, the best viewing, via binoculars or telescope, will be from the Southern Hemisphere — South Africa and Australia will be in prime position. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be difficult to see Siding Spring slide by Mars. The comet — with a nucleus estimated to be at least a halfmile in diameter — hails from the Oort Cloud on the extreme fringe of the solar system. It formed during the first million or two years of the solar system’s birth 4.6 billion years ago and, until now, ventured no closer to the sun than perhaps the orbits of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune. It comes around every one or more million years. It will be the first Oort Cloud comet to be studied up close in detail. For comparison, the flyby distance of 87,000 miles is about one-third of the way from here to the moon. Siding Spring’s tail could extend from Earth all the way to our moon. Its gaseous coma, the fuzzy head surrounding the nucleus, might stretch halfway to the moon. No comet has come anywhere near this close to Earth in recorded history. “We can’t get to an Oort Cloud comet with our current rockets ... so this comet is coming to us,” said Carey Lisse, senior astrophysicist at Johns Hopkins University’s applied physics laboratory. By studying Siding Spring’s composition and structure, scientists hope to learn more about how the planets formed, according to Lisse. Scientists

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also are keen to spot any changes to the comet or Mars because of the close approach. NASA’s newly arrived Maven spacecraft, for instance, will compare the upper atmosphere before and after it passes. “Think about a comet that started its travel probably at the dawn of man, and it’s just coming in close now,” Lisse said. “And the reason we can actually observe it is because we have built satellites and rovers. We’ve now got outposts around Mars.” Scientists initially worried the spacecraft orbiting Mars would be at considerable risk from the comet’s trail of dust. The nucleus itself poses no danger of impact. But the particles in the tail, hurtling through space at 126,000 mph,

could fry electronics, puncture fuel lines or destroy computers, transmitters or other vital spacecraft parts. As Siding Spring’s path became clearer, the threat level was deemed minimal. Still, space agencies are taking no chances. They’re employing the “duck and cover” strategy. NASA’s three orbiters — Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and newcomer Maven — will be behind the red planet at the time of peak danger. That’s a 20-minute-or-so period approximately 1½ hours after the closest approach by the comet’s nucleus. The European Space Agency also shifted the orbit of its Mars Express, as did India for its Mars Orbiter Mission, or MOM, the country’s first inter-

planetary spacecraft that, like NASA’s Maven, arrived last month. The precautions are prudent, said University of Maryland senior research scientist Tony Farnham, who led a hazardanalysis team. “Comets are complex beasts and don’t always live up to our predictions,” Farnham said in an email Wednesday. “If you don’t want surprises, then don’t study comets.” It will take at least a few days to obtain and analyze the best spacecraft data; but images made from Earth should be forthcoming pretty quickly. Siding Spring should pass closest to the sun six days after its Mars flyby, then swing back out, bidding goodbye, for at least another million years.

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The German-American Club of the Carolinas, based in the Upstate, recently hosted a reception at Menzel, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall being torn down on Nov. 9. Those attending enjoyed two traditional German foods — bratwurst and beer. The reception followed a panel discussion at the University of South Carolina Upstate’s George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics. The discussion on the wall’s history and Germany after the fall of the wall was led by Christoph Sander, German Consul General in Atlanta; Wolf Stromberg, German Honorary Consul for South Carolina; Dirk Schlingmann, dean of USC Upstate’s College of Arts and Sciences; and Rob McCormick, chair of the university’s history, political sciences, philosophy and American studies. “We had a full house,” Schlingmann said. “We had to bring in extra chairs and cut it off at the end.” Schlingmann and his wife, Catherine, were living in Michigan and Schlingmann was teaching at the University of Michigan when the wall came down. They said they were overjoyed and in disbelief when they heard the news in 1989. “We should thank our American friends,” Schlingmann said. “Without the Americans, Germany would not be unified. There should be no wall anywhere. North Korea and South Korea should learn that, hopefully, in the future.”

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Indian schools face decayed buildings, poverty BY KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WINSLOW, Ariz. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Federally owned schools for Native Americans on reservations are marked by remoteness, extreme poverty and a lack of construction dollars. They also are among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lowest performing. The Obama administration is pushing ahead with an improvement plan that gives tribes more control. But the effort is complicated by the disrepair of so many buildings, not to mention the federal legacy of forcing American Indian children from their homes to attend boarding schools. Consider Little Singer Community School, with 81 students on a remote desert outpost. The vision for the school came in the 1970s from a medicine man who wanted area children to attend school locally. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reality today: a cluster of rundown classroom buildings containing asbestos, radon, mice and mold. Students often come from families struggling with domestic violence, alcoholism and a lack of running water at home, so nurturing is emphasized. The school provides showers, along with shampoo and washing machines. Teachers have no housing, so they commute together about 90 minutes each morning on barely passable dirt roads. The school is on the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priority list for replacement. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been there since at least 2004. Not even onequarter of students were deemed proficient in reading and math on a 2012-13 assessment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have little to work with, but we make do with what we have,â&#x20AC;? says Verna Yazzie, a school board member. The 183 schools are spread across 23 states and fall under the jurisdiction of the Interior Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau of Indian Education. They are in some of the most out-ofthe-way places in America; one is at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, reachable by donkey or helicopter. Most are small, with fewer than 150 students. Native Americans perform better in schools that are not overseen by the federal bureau than in schools that are, national and state assessments show. Overall, they trail their peers in an important national assessment and struggle with a gradua-

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Students walk between buildings at the Little Singer Community School in Birdsprings, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. Like other schools in the Interior Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau of Indian Education, remoteness, extreme poverty, bureaucracy and a lack of construction dollars have enhanced the challenges at Little Singer. The Obama administration is pushing ahead with a plan to improve the schools that gives tribes more control. tion rate of 68 percent. Already, tribes manage about 120 schools, and the plan will turn the rest over as Washington shifts to more of a support role. The plan calls for more board-certified teachers, better Internet access and less red tape, making it easier to buy books and hire teachers. The Interior Department wants to help schools accelerate the use of Native American languages and culture. Lofty ambitions, but the rundown state of many schools canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be ignored. More than 60 are listed in poor condition. An estimated $1.3 billion is needed to replace or refurbish these schools. But since the 2009 release of about $280 million in stimulus money, little has gone to major school construction or renovation. So Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is in a tight spot. She recently visited Crystal Boarding

School on the Navajo reservation in Crystal, New Mexico, where some classes are held in a building constructed by Depression-era workers. The school is now primarily a day school, but about 30 kids stay in dorms there. A second dorm was condemned. Jewell thanked the students for â&#x20AC;&#x153;making do with this school the way it is.â&#x20AC;? Later, she told school leaders she could not promise the money will be there to build a new school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For schools throughout Indian country, this is a chronic problem,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to stand here and make promises I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep. What I want to say is, I get it.â&#x20AC;? The effort to shift more control to tribes has drawn some praise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important step for us to go ahead and take control over what we know we can do best,â&#x20AC;? says Kimberly Dominguez, Crystalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice principal. Others, though, say Washington is

merely washing its hands of its responsibilities. Aubrey Francisco, 40, who attended Crystal and sends his 6-year-old son there, questions whether Navajo leaders can continue the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the tribe and its limited resources, they need to take that into account,â&#x20AC;? he said. Ahniwake Rose, executive director of the National Indian Education Association, said her organization is cautiously optimistic, partly out of appreciation that Obama is seemingly engaged. At Little Singer, Etta Shirley, the principal, said she has some optimism, too. One glimmer of hope: A House spending bill contains nearly $60 million for construction at Little Singer and two other bureau schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to get the kids out of the environment,â&#x20AC;? Shirley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really driving this. I lose sleep over it, just thinking about it.â&#x20AC;?

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Living together may end long-distance engagement DEAR ABBY — My fiance, “Derrick,” and I have been engaged for almost a year. The whole time we’ve been Dear Abby together he has been ABIGAIL overseas. VAN BUREN While he has many of the characteristics I look for in a man, he isn’t as down-to-earth as I’d like him to be. He’s now back in the U.S. for good, and we are living together. Derrick’s a great father to his children, a good provider, intelligent, handsome and we have a lot in common. I love his family. But for a few months now I have been re-

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thinking my decision to marry him. I feel like I can’t be myself around him without him judging me or making facial expressions. I have tried telling him how I feel, but I always end up hurting his feelings or he ends up pointing the finger at me. He’s the best person I have ever met, but I’m not deeply in love with him. He doesn’t bring out the best in me and I don’t know what to do. How should I handle this situation without breaking our engagement? Ms. Engaged in Florida DEAR MS. ENGAGED — You and Derrick might be able to communicate more effectively if you had premarital counseling. However, if it doesn’t re-

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solve your issues, do not marry him, regardless of how handsome he is or what a good provider you think he will be. To have a successful marriage, you will have to be yourself — and you and Derrick should bring out the best in each other. With help, you may be able to save the relationship. But if counseling doesn’t work, do both of you a favor and become Ms. DIS-engaged. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For everything you need to know about wedding planning, order “How to Have a Lovely Wedding.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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PINEWOOD FROM PAGE A1 redevelop the old oval track for walking and jogging, create a parking lot for residents and develop an up-to-date concession stand and restroom facility. After serving in the Air Force for almost 25 years, Spann returned to his hometown after retiring in 2011. He joined town council in 2012, saying, “I served my country; now it’s time to serve my community.” Once he was home, he saw some of the benefits of the current penny tax and envisioned how it could help Pinewood. “When I first came back and saw Patriot Park, I thought it was one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen,” Spann said. “I went out there and walked around, and I know that Pinewood has all this area out here that is cleared and pretty much developed; we just need an architect and the funding to make this spot what it should be.” The original “stadium” was first built more than 40 years ago to be used by the former Manchester High School and hasn’t had major renovations since. The land, currently owned by Sumter School District, remains cleared and open through community volunteers who offer to mow it. It has been used through the years sparingly; most recently, the town held its Gospel Fest there in April and also hosted a back-to-school event on the grounds. The turnout at both events was a bellwether for Spann and council, who

are hoping to help the community through this proposed penny project. “I look all around Sumter, and I counted at least 42 parks and places folks can go and exercise in the city, and Pinewood has a lot of open land, and our folks need to get out and exercise,” Spann said. “We have nothing right now. We want to provide the green space so folks can go out, get up and move and improve their health.” The other project proposed for Pinewood is the renovation of Mill Creek Park. Plans include a remodel for the park’s clubhouse, energy-efficient upgrades and improvements to bring the facility up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other park improvements planned are expanding camp sites and a new picnic shelter for visitors. The park is home to 126 camp sites. The clubhouse upgrades are a welcome addition for Spann, who uses it frequently with his Omega Psi Phi fraternity. “The cabin is awesome; my organization holds a boys camp up there and has a weeklong camp with boys from disenfranchised families who come out and experience a different atmosphere,” Spann said. “It’s a beautiful place, and we love it to death, but it’s very hot in there. It definitely needs renovations.” Between the two projects, the town will have plenty of ways to experience the outdoors. Spann hopes the area’s potential can finally be realized under the penny tax.

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TRIATHLON FROM PAGE A1 area during the past few years. Many of the participants walked up to the team of three — Pap, Dave and David — saying they thought what they were doing was pretty cool. After Pap swam the required 300 yards for the event, he passed along the anklet keeping their time to his grandson David, 18, for the 16-mile bike ride portion of the course. The bond among the three men, and their entire family, is a strong one that has been there since young David can remember. The families live in the same neighborhood and hunted and went on camping trips together. David, a Sumter High School graduate and a freshman at Coastal Carolina University hoping to become a teacher, said even now when Pap is traveling to the Myrtle Beach and Conway areas, he’ll call David to meet for lunch or just to say “hello.” “It’s a pretty typical father-son relationship. Good times and bad times, but I was lucky to live in Sumter where my parents live, and we’ve all been pretty close. My dad was great when I was growing up. He was a pretty con-

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sistent dad,” said Dave. “I grew up hunting with my father, and David got me into running, so we kind of take on each other’s interests because we’re so close.” Although they didn’t train in any way for the triathlon, the three Davids were ready to go considering their own daily routines. With Pap swimming every day and Dave running as often as he can, the only task left was biking. David, who used to run cross country for Sumter High, said he has always loved biking even though running is where he feels he’s the strongest. So for the triathlon and to be a part of the family event, David took on the biking portion, leaving his father to bring up the rear of the event with the 5K run. “We decided to do this together because it might be the last time we have the chance. I don’t know about him (Pap), but I’m getting too old,” Dave, 53, said jokingly. The TriSumter Triathlon had participants coming from Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia, as well as those from local law enforcement and Shaw Air Force Base. Sponsors were Anytime Fitness, TriSumter presented by Anytime Fitness, Agape Hospice, Tuomey Healthcare System, Springleaf and the U.S. Air Force.

OBITUARIES EDWARD DINGLE Edward “Sonny” Dingle, 72, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born in Sumter on Oct. 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Mack Dingle and Claudia Randolph Butler. He attended the public schools of Sumter, and he was an equestrian employed as a trainer for many years at Roosevelt Raceway Meadow and Yonkers Race Track in New York. Survivors are: his lifelong companion, Willa D. Williams; his wife, Elouise Dingle; two daughters, Sandra (Tommy) Bethea and Margie Francis; one son, Edward Mack Mallard; two stepsons, Joseph Cross and Tony Dingle; one stepdaughter, Shelia Sims; five sisters, Gladys Barno, Thelma Bennett, Bernice Scott, Belvar (Billy) McKnight and Lucille Hart; one brother, Felix (Daisy) Butler; one aunt, Martha Davis; one great-grand aunt, Mudda Murray; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Shirley Frierson; his caretaker, Jerome Smith; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Viewing of Mr. Dingle will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Pastors Marion H. Newton, Ricky Simmons, Nate Brock and Minister Estell Brunson. Burial will follow in Bradford Cemetery. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 406 Silver St., Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.

PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS Patricia Ann Williams, 55, wife of Walter Williams, entered eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born Oct. 5, 1942, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Reedy Pearl Tindal Thomas. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Tomekia Williams, 1882 Amberwood Drive, Sumter. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

BETTY J. ALSTON Betty J. Alston, 61, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at her home. Born on Dec. 20, 1952, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Henry Alston Sr. and Samuella Dinkins-Riley. One of nine children, she was preceded in death by her much loved sister, Letha “Lisa” Alston, and adored brother, William Lamont Alston. She attended Rafting Creek Elementary School. Betty left South Carolina at the age of 13, moved to New York City and graduated

high school. Following her high school graduation, Betty found employment at Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 15 years, where she became a medical billing professional. She later worked for Hospital for Joint Disease as a medical billing supervisor until her retirement. On June 15, 1992, she gave birth to her only child, Michael Denzel Alston. Betty was a hard-working, loving, talented and honest individual who put her family above all. No matter the place, you could trust her to bring the laughter. She found pleasure in cooking, interior design, and most importantly, being a mother. She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted and loving son, Michael Denzel Alston; her mother, Samuella Dinkins-Riley; her stepfather, Macon Riley; sisters, Ruby Alston-Mayes, Elaine Alston, Lillie Alston and Mary Machelle Riley; brothers, Henry Alston and Macon Riley Jr.; adopted sisters, Connie Goldston and Patricia Williams; adopted brothers, Ramson “Gable” Brunson, Henry “Boo” Bradford and James Williams; one uncle, Franklin Dinkins; three aunts, Willie Mae Williams, Bertha Dinkins and Clarissa Dinkins; four brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; and a host of adopted nieces and nephews, greatnieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, 3860 S.C. 261 N., Rembert, with the Rev. Melvin Mack, pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Frank Williams Jr. and the Rev. Lillian Reynolds. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the family home, 2718 Powhatan Drive, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The procession will leave from the home at 11:20 a.m. Floral bearers will be family, and pallbearers will be nephews and cousins. Burial will be in Rafting Creek Baptist Church Yard Cemetery. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc.

DOTSY R. PARNELL Dotsy Ruth Parnell, 64, won her battle with pulmonary problems and melanoma on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. Born Valentine’s Day 1950, in Florence, she was a daughter of the late Marshall Gaymon and Pauline McElveen Gaymon. Dot was an honor graduate of Southside High School and attended the nursing program at Francis Marion University for 3½ years. She was employed at McLeod Hospital Annex for three years. She was a former civil service employee at Shaw Air Force Base with 30

years of service. She loved working with all of the military personnel serving our country. Although she was not actively involved in church, she believed in serving God in her neighborhood by loving and helping any of her friends and neighbors any way she could. She believed God had a reason for her life. She was an inactive member of First Holiness Pentecostal Church. Dot loved kids and treated them as her own when they came to visit, and they loved “Aunt Dot.” She enjoyed bird watching, especially cardinals, finches, nut thatchers and wrens. Her hummingbirds were her pride and joy, and she liked to enjoy her coffee with Missy, Queenie and Susie and her quiet time with God in the morning. She was a devoted sister and friend. Surviving are one brother, Earnest Gaymon of Ridgeland; two sisters, Judy (Elbert) Joye of Hemingway and Velma (Jerry) Faile of Florence; three stepchildren, Steve (Megan) Parnell of Sumter, Eddie Parnell of Wyoming and Lynn (William) Putt of Sumter; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and three special children in her life, Jay, Hunter and Hailey. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Edward “Jimmy” Parnell; four brothers, Charles, Paul, Marshall Jr. and Robbie Lee Gaymon; and two sisters, Clara Gaymon and Thelma Matthews. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Frankie Tanner and the Rev. Matt Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory,

221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

ANNIE L. HILTON KEELS MANNING — Annie Liza Hilton Keels, 90, widow of Abraham Keels, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence. She was born Sept. 5, 1924, in Foreston Community of Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Henry Hilton and Katie Alls Hilton. Family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Margaret (John) Canty, 106 Kesock Circle, Foreston Community of Clarendon County. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

LEILAR E. BRIGGS SUMMERTON — Leilar Emma Huggins Witherspoon Briggs, 92, widow of Ellison Witherspoon and Willie Briggs, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. She was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Dave Huggins and Carrie Harris Huggins Smith. Funeral services for Mrs. Briggs will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Summerton, with the Rev. O’Donald Dingle, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Matthew AME Church Cemetery in Summerton. Family will be 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, Manning.

GERTRUDE W. DOZIER Gertrude Weston Dozier, 94, widow of Ned Ernest Dozier, and daughter of the late Isaac Brockington Weston and Lil-

lian Victory Richardson Weston, was born Sept. 30, 1920, in Sumter. She departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at the home of her daughter Cynthia Long in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

RUBY L. PRESCOTT Ruby Lelia Coleman Thigpen Prescott, 74, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at her home. Born in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Madison Tarrant Coleman and the late Lelia Parnell Coleman. She attended First Pentecostal Baptist Church. She was twice married, first to the late Harold Thigpen and then to the late Leon Prescott. Survivors include two sons, Rick Thigpen (Tara) of Sandy Run and David Prescott of Sumter; two daughters, Gloria Lee (Tony) of Sumter and Mechelle Stout of Manning; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, the Rev. Bobby Coleman (Ruby) of Augusta, Georgia; and six sisters, Mary Grace Price of Michigan, Uldine Springs of Turbeville, Agnes Carter of Florence, Ramona Carraway (Ervin) of Olanta, Polly Cook of Lake City and Betty Hickman of Olanta. She was preceded in death by three brothers, M.T. Coleman, Walt Coleman and Wyman Coleman. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jack Coker and the Rev. Mike Coker officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to First Pentecostal Baptist Church. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

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DAILY PLANNER

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

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PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Monday, 6 p.m., district office, Summerton MANNING CITY COUNCIL Monday, 6:30 p.m., second floor of Manning City Hall, 29 W. Boyce St.

CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS INC. INDEPENDENT LIVING INC. ABILITIES UNLIMITED INC. ADAPTIVE LIFESTYLES INC. MAGNOLIA MANOR INC. FIRST FLIGHT INC. Tuesday, 5 p.m., 750 Electric Drive. Call 778-1669, Ext. 119.

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:30 p.m., District Administrative Complex

SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St.

TAX ACCOMMODATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, 3 p.m., Swan Lake Visitors Center

CLARENDON COUNTY PLANNING & PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Tuesday, 6 p.m., planning commission office, Manning

SUMTER COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD INC.

CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., district office

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Mostly sunny and not as warm

Mainly clear and chilly

Mostly sunny and nice

Partly sunny

Sunshine

Mostly sunny and pleasant

71°

44°

74° / 53°

78° / 52°

71° / 47°

69° / 45°

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 5%

Winds: N 6-12 mph

Winds: VAR 2-4 mph

Winds: S 3-6 mph

Winds: WSW 4-8 mph

Winds: N 7-14 mph

Winds: N 6-12 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 68/44 Spartanburg 69/45

Greenville 68/44

Columbia 71/45

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

Sumter 71/44

IN THE MOUNTAINS

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use your EUGENIA LAST energy wisely. Practice something that requires physical agility or sign up for an activity that will motivate you to excel. Romance is in the stars and ending your day with someone special will promote a closer relationship. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let anyone make decisions for you. A plan you have will make a difference and must be carried out to the end. Someone will recognize your dedication and make you an interesting offer with unusual benefits. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Solid investments will pay off. You can negotiate deals and send out your resume with confidence. As long as you don’t let your emotions interfere with your decisions, you will make remarkable changes to your current situation. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Spend time at home. What you do to improve your environment will bring you greater stability and enjoyment. You are best to deal with friends, children and lovers carefully. Stifle anyone who asks for too much or puts demands on you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An adventure will get you motivated and moving in the right direction. Changes at home will lift your spirits and lead to new cash opportunities. You can cut costs or start a small home-based business. Turn downtime into a cash cow. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consider your vocational options. You can make a change if you are willing to pick up additional skills. Putting more into something you’ve wanted to do for a long time will

bring you that much closer to your dreams. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan to spend time with the person you enjoy being with the most. A day trip will add to the excitement and bring you closer together. Favors will be granted if you ask, and sharing a mutual goal will pay off.

Today: Partly sunny and pleasant. Winds light and variable. Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Winds southwest 4-8 mph.

Aiken 70/42

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be torn in different directions when it comes to emotional matters. Don’t mix business with pleasure or you will end up in a vulnerable position. Overreacting must be avoided if you wish to maintain your stellar reputation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Show everyone what you can do. The spotlight is where you belong and will bring you benefits. Don’t ignore someone you care for or your gains will have little meaning at the end of the day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What you want will have to be modified if you plan to make any forward motion. Expect to be criticized if you are too controlling. Look at the big picture and try to please everyone in order to get what you want. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put a little magic into your love life. Plan a romantic evening if you are in a relationship or attend an event geared toward meeting other singles. A positive change in your life due to a settlement, contract or financial venture is apparent. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stick to what you know and do the best. Don’t give in to anyone making drastic changes. Ulterior motives are likely to lead to disappointment. Make sure your heart is in the right place before you make any commitments.

THE NEWSDAY CROSSWORD CRACKER BARREL: A Graham potpourri By S.N.

ACROSS 1 Budweiser rival 6 Imitates 10 Aladdin villain 15 Grab-bag abbr. 19 Analogous 20 Thought-provoking 21 High society 22 Bruins’ sch. 23 Moonlight Graham is a character in his novel Shoeless Joe 25 Billy Graham had his own pavilion there in 1964 27 Black-hole enterer’s prospect 28 Destroys 30 Crude cabin 31 Period before Easter 32 Steppenwolf author 33 Southeast

Asian country 34 Three-time Tour de France champ 37 Walk-on role 38 Earth’s largest volcano 42 Vote into law 43 Martha Graham’s field 45 Metal source 46 Ivy, for instance 47 Web programming language 48 Depend (on) 49 __ Prof. 50 Make a move 51 Followers of dietary reformer Sylvester Graham 55 Back with cash 56 Messy place 57 A party to 58 Carried 59 Sort of cereal 60 101 Dalmatians dog 62 Part of a Dracula costume 63 Brother of

Moses 64 Fig variety 66 Brittany city 67 Tourist destination in India 68 Patch up, perhaps 71 With vehemence 72 NFL Hall of Famer Otto Graham’s position 74 72, at Augusta National 75 Feeling sore 76 “Stubborn” guy 77 City north of Pittsburgh 78 Oscar winner Blanchett 79 Pi follower 80 Welles film with a Graham Greene screenplay 84 Sneaker securers 85 3 Down baskets 87 Distiller Walker 88 Natural ability 89 Award originated in ‘49

Charleston 73/51

Today: Sunny and not as warm but pleasant. High 68 to 74. Monday: Mostly sunny and nice. High 72 to 77.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Today Hi/Lo/W 70/49/pc 56/47/s 77/58/s 52/45/pc 82/62/pc 79/63/pc 79/61/s 55/42/pc 84/66/s 56/41/pc 92/70/pc 73/61/pc 58/43/s

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.38 74.92 74.76 97.13

24-hr chg +0.03 -0.03 -0.04 -0.09

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

0.00" 0.72" 2.13" 31.34" 43.47" 39.37"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

82° 59° 74° 50° 88° in 2007 34° in 1970

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

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 74/53/s 62/43/c 83/59/s 59/46/sh 83/60/pc 77/61/pc 81/62/s 57/52/pc 84/67/s 61/51/pc 93/69/s 72/59/r 65/54/pc

Flood 7 a.m. stage yest. 12 2.89 19 4.57 14 3.09 14 3.60 80 76.81 24 9.37

24-hr chg +0.22 -0.48 +0.03 -1.88 +0.40 +0.46

Sunrise 7:30 a.m. Moonrise 3:32 a.m.

Sunset Moonset

6:43 p.m. 4:24 p.m.

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TIDES AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Mon.

High 6:28 a.m. 6:41 p.m. 7:16 a.m. 7:26 p.m.

Ht. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2

Low 12:55 a.m. 1:13 p.m. 1:39 a.m. 2:01 p.m.

Ht. 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.7

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 65/40/pc 70/45/pc 73/42/s 74/52/s 63/52/s 73/51/s 67/44/s 70/47/pc 71/45/s 70/42/s 64/42/s 67/43/s 68/43/s

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 68/44/pc 73/50/s 77/49/s 76/58/s 69/59/s 77/59/s 70/49/pc 71/51/s 75/52/s 73/51/s 67/55/s 72/54/s 72/54/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 70/44/s Gainesville 80/59/s Gastonia 67/43/s Goldsboro 66/42/s Goose Creek 72/50/s Greensboro 65/42/s Greenville 68/44/pc Hickory 64/42/pc Hilton Head 71/57/s Jacksonville, FL 76/57/s La Grange 74/45/pc Macon 74/44/s Marietta 68/46/pc

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 73/54/s 82/62/s 70/48/pc 71/53/s 76/58/s 69/50/pc 69/48/s 67/47/pc 74/62/s 80/61/s 77/49/s 77/49/s 72/50/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 68/41/pc Mt. Pleasant 72/54/s Myrtle Beach 69/51/s Orangeburg 71/45/s Port Royal 73/53/s Raleigh 65/42/s Rock Hill 67/42/s Rockingham 67/39/s Savannah 75/52/s Spartanburg 69/45/s Summerville 71/55/s Wilmington 67/45/s Winston-Salem 64/42/s

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 69/45/pc 76/61/s 72/59/s 74/54/s 75/60/s 68/51/pc 70/48/s 72/49/s 78/58/s 70/49/s 74/60/s 72/55/s 67/49/pc

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90 Sea anemone 91 Asian wasteland 92 Garden implement 95 Singing ability, slangily 96 Ne’er-do-well 100 Katherine Graham’s editor at the Washington Post 102 Alexander Graham Bell invention 104 Part of ABM 105 Regular routes 106 Exam for some college srs. 107 Main impact 108 Knock about 109 Sony competitor 110 Stocking stuffers 111 Out of the way DOWN 1 Unwitting tool 2 Purina alternative 3 Foot-powered transportation 4 Slalom setting 5 Inexpensive 6 Well-practiced 7 Soccer great 8 Elongated swimmer 9 “I’ve heard enough” 10 Moonstruck director 11 Without help 12 Many Christmas trees 13 Part of NATO 14 Marinara, for example 15 Lion King king 16 Volunteer’s offer 17 Open, as an envelope 18 Ingrid’s Notorious costar 24 True grit 26 Gleamed 29 Tech-support client 32 Attacked

Myrtle Beach 69/51

Manning 72/44

ON THE COAST

The last word in astrology

Florence 70/44

Bishopville 70/43

SATURDAY’S ANSWERS CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

33 Touches down 34 Liquefied rocks 35 Proclamation 36 Graham Chapman’s comedy troupe 37 Group of witches 38 Easternmost state 39 1998 sci-fi film with Heather Graham 40 Name meaning “bearlike” 41 MetLife competitor 43 Myopic toon 44 Imbibed 47 Block-stacking game 49 Aviation prefix 51 “Cousin” in a ‘92 film 52 More qualified 53 Pigeon perch 54 Beside oneself

55 Former Israeli leader Ehud 59 Satirical work 61 Paris airport 62 Computer malfunction 63 Once more 64 On the ball 65 Coffeehouse order 66 Some statuary 67 Garfield’s middle name 69 Polished off 70 Wrench away 72 Ask about 73 Draw new borders 76 Some highschool rooms 78 Measuring instruments 80 Board-game accessory 81 Optimistic comment 82 Peeve 83 Cure meats

84 Ritchie Valens tune 86 Novice 88 Agenda heading 90 Reverence 91 Ways of walking 92 4 Down access 93 Clinton cabinet member 94 Being aired

95 Chart out 96 Cake-and-candles time, for short 97 Spitting sound 98 Extend credit 99 Art Deco designer 101 Justice Dept. agency 103 GI show sponsor

JUMBLE

LOTTERY NUMBERS PICK 3 SATURDAY

PALMETTO CASH 5 SATURDAY 9-12-13-21-33 PowerUp: 2

3-9-4 and 3-8-6

MEGAMILLIONS FRIDAY

PICK 4 SATURDAY

21-31-43-56-60 Megaball: 12 Megaplier: 4

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

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POWERBALL

SECTION

Mountaineers shock No. 4 Baylor

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

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

USC FOOTBALL

A-rout time Davis rushes for 2 TDs to help Gamecocks snap losing streak with 41-10 pounding of Furman BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — This was a victory South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier wasn’t about to downgrade. Mike Davis rushed for two touchdowns and Dylan Thompson threw for a pair of scores in Carolina’s 41-10 victory over FCS opponent Furman on Saturday that ended the Gamecocks’ twogame losing streak. “I know it wasn’t pretty, but when you haven’t won in about a month, it feels good to win,’’ Spurrier said. That was a far different attitude than a month ago when an angry and disgusted Spurrier took apart his team after a 48-34 win at Vanderbilt when the Gamecocks

allowed two kickoffreturn touchdowns and didn’t put away the Commodores until late. But that was back when South Carolina (4-3) was still in the thick of the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division race, something that all but slipped away the following two weeks with fourth-quarter collapses against Missouri and Kentucky. It moved Spurrier to 51-0 all-time against teams outside the Power 5 conferences or BCS-qualifying leagues. Davis finished with 111 yards and firsthalf touchdown runs of 5 and 2 yards. Backups David Williams had 110 yards and Shon Carson 85

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina running back Mike Davis (28) jumps over Furman’s Gary Wilkins on his way to the end zone for a first-half SEE USC, PAGE B6 touchdown during the Gamecocks’ 41-10 victory on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Stoudt, Tigers hold off Boston College 17-13 BY JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press BOSTON — Clemson quarterback Cole Stoudt played through a shoulder injury to beat Boston College on Saturday and earned a fitting reward for toughing it out. The son of former NFL quarterback Cliff Stoudt was presented with a leather helmet as the Most Valuable Player in the Tigers’ victory, a prize that harkens back to the birth of the rivalry in the 1940 Cotton Bowl. “He had a heck of a night,’’ Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said after Stoudt set career highs with 29 completions and 45 attempts and finished with 285 yards to lead No. 24 Clemson to a 17-13 victory. “I’m really proud of him

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson quarterback Cole Stoudt (18) drops back to pass during the Tigers’ 17-13 victory over Boston College on Saturday in Boston.

stepping up, especially on the road.’’ The starter out of training

camp before losing the job to Deshaun Watson in Week 3, Stoudt re-inherited the job

when the highly touted freshman broke a finger last week. Stoudt had an injury of his

PREP VOLLEYBALL

own — a sprained left shoulder — but he wasn’t going to let this opportunity pass. Receiving a shot before the game and another at halftime to help him tolerate the pain, Stoudt led the Tigers on a sixplay, 82-yard, rain-soaked drive to take a 17-13 lead with 9:35 left in the fourth quarter. The Clemson defense twice stopped BC, and the Tigers held on for their fourth consecutive win — their first on the road. “I really didn’t think about the shoulder or the rain,’’ said Stoudt, who posed for pictures with the leather helmet after the game. “That’s why you play football for situations like that.’’ C.J. Davidson ran 32 yards

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B6

KEEPING UP

WH, TSA bow out of state tourney McGee earns starting BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

linebacker role at UAB

The Wilson Hall varsity volleyball team came close to making a little history on Saturday under the guidance of head coach Teresa Alexander, but fell just short of doing so. The Lady Barons won the first game of their elimination match against Hammond in the SCISA 3A state tournament, but couldn’t get the clinching win as the Lady Skyhawks rallied to win 2-1 at Sumter County Civic Center. Hammond won by the scores of 16-25, 25-23, 25-22, keeping WH from winning its third match in the state tournament. It had to settle for a 2-2 finish. Thomas Sumter had the same 2-2 finish as Wilson Hall. Pinewood Prep beat the Lady Generals 25-19, 25-17 in an elimination bracket in the other half of the bracket.

SEE SCISA, PAGE B2

DENNIS BRUNSON / THE SUMTER ITEM

Wilson Hall’s Catherine Clark (9) returns a serve as teammate Lauren Hill (3) looks on in the Lady Barons’ 2-1 loss to Hammond on Saturday in the SCISA 3A state tournament at Sumter County Civic Center. The Lady Skyhawks beat Wilson Hall 16-25, 25-23, 25-22 to end its season.

lonzo McGee has earned a starting position for the University of Alabama at Birmingham football team. The Crestwood High graduate entered the weekend having started in two of MCGEE the last six games (4-2). The junior linebacker, who played two years at Georgia Military College, is third on the team with 23 tackles and has forced a fumble. He had a season-high seven solo tackles and one assisted tackle in a win over Western Kentucky.

MORE FOOTBALL Also out of Crestwood,

freshman kicker Jonathan Ray has converted 3-of-6 Barbara field Boxleitner goals and 16of-20 extra points for Limestone College. Methodist University junior wide receiver Anthony Radke entered the weekend leading the USA South Athletic Conference with seven touchdowns. Through five games, the Crestwood product has 28 receptions for 391 yards, second on the team. He

SEE BOXLEITNER, PAGE B3

SPORTS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

SPORTS ITEMS

Martin takes 2-shot lead at Shriners Hospitals Open LAS VEGAS — Ben Martin birdied five straight holes on the back nine Saturday and finished with a 9-under 62 to take a twostroke lead in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Winless in 55 career starts on the PGA Tour, the 27-year-old former MARTIN Clemson player matched his best score on the tour — set last year in the Zurich Classic — to get to 17-under 196 at TPC Summerlin. Martin had four birdies and bogey on the front nine, birdied No. 10 and took the lead with his birdie run on Nos. 13-17. Scotland’s Russell Knox, tied for the second-round lead with Andrew Putnam, was second after a 66. Bishopville native Tommy Gainey made the cut at 3 under but did not finish the round. BAE, BAEK SHARE LEAD AT LPGA SOUTH KOREA

INCHEON, South Korea — South Koreans Hee Kyung Bae and Kyu Jung Baek both shot 68 to take a share of the lead after the third round of the LPGA’s KEB-HanaBank Championship on Saturday. Bae birdied five holes after the turn on the Ocean Course at the Sky72 Golf Club, while Baek had six birdies to go with two bogeys. Both were at 5-under 211 overall, one stroke ahead of a large group that includes No. 2-ranked Inbee Park, Suzann Pettersen of Norway and Pornanong Phatlum of Thailand. Park (68) could supplant Stacy Lewis at No. 1 if she wins the tournament. Lewis is not playing this week. U.S. Women’s Open champion Michelle Wie is just two strokes off the pace after sinking four birdies on the last five holes for a 67. HAAS LEADS GREATER HICKORY KIA CLASSIC

CONOVER, N.C. — Jay Haas shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Champions Tour’s Greater Hickory Kia Classic. Haas, the 60-year-old former Wake Forest player who won the event in 2005 and 2009, had a 12-under 130 on Rock Barn Golf and Spa’s Champions Course. He extended his streak of under-par rounds on the 50-andover tour to 22, making five birdies and a lone bogey on No. 17. Haas won the last of his 16 Champions Tour titles in June 2012 in Iowa. Joe Durant, tied for the firstround lead with Haas at 63, had a 69 to drop into a tie for second with Kirk Triplett and South Africa’s David Frost. Triplett, the winner last week in Cary, had a 66, and Frost shot 65.

PRINCIPAL: CAMDEN COOPERATING WITH AUTHORITIES AFTER BRAWL CAMDEN — Camden High principal Dan Matthews says he will share video of post-game brawl between Dreher and Camden to law enforcement and the South Carolina High School League. Matthews said in a statement Saturday that the fight broke out among some players as they lined up to shake hands after Camden’s 39-30 victory on Friday night. Matthews said coaches, officials and law officers intervened to stop the fight as quickly as they could. The principal said any person who took a swing with a fist or a helmet will be punished according to the rules of the league, the Kershaw County School District and, if need be, by law enforcement. Matthews said Camden High was cooperating with authorities. Kershaw County School Superintendent Frank Morgan said Matthews sustained a cut in the fight.

VARSITY FOOTBALL CLARENDON HALL 38 W.W. KING 30 SUMMERTON — Clarendon Hall defeated defending SCISA 8-man champion W.W. King 38-30 on Friday at Robinson Field. Gavin Allan rushed 15 times for 141 yards and two touchdowns and added two catches for 23 yards, a touchdown, and a 2-point conversion to lead the Saints. Daniel Pappas ran for 80 yards and a touchdown along with a conversion. Dustin Way completed 6 of 8 passes for 100 yards with a TD and also ran for a score. He ran for a conversion and passed for another. Allan led the defense with 14 tackles, while Mac Davis had 13. Pappas had two quarterback sacks and three tackles for loss. Trey Thomas had an interception and Matthew Corbett recovered a fumble. The Saints improved to 7-1 on the season and 5-1 in Region II. MARLBORO COUNTY 45 CRESTWOOD 0

BENNETTSVILLE — Crestwood High School fell to 1-7 on the season with a 45-0 loss to Marlboro County on Friday at the Marlboro field. The Knights dropped to 1-2 in Region VI-3A. LAURENCE MANNING 69 BEN LIPPEN 21

MANNING — Laurence Manning blasted Ben Lippen 69-21 on Friday at Billy Chitwood Field. The Swampcats improved to 7-2 on the season and 5-1 in SCISA 3A play. From staff, wire reports

SCISA FROM PAGE B1 Wilson Hall has become a staple in the state tournament, but has never been able to advance beyond where it did on Saturday. It came oh so close of doing it on Saturday as each of the final two games were nip and tuck. “I guess you could say we were three points away from having our most success,” said Alexander, whose team finished the year with an 18-9 record after sharing the Region II title with TSA. “At least we were able to show that we were able to compete with some of the best teams in the state. The girls gave it everything they had.” WH lost to the Lady Skyhawks 3-1 in a regular-season match. Wilson Hall gained control of the first game early and rolled to the victory. The second game was back and forth with neither team able to go on a game-changing run. However, Hammond had enough to win that match and the deciding one as well. “They have two really good girls in the middle, and they took control of things,” Alexander said. Thomas Sumter was in its first year playing in the 3A classification and held up pretty well against the competition. The Lady Generals finished the year with a 16-5 record. On Saturday, TSA was tied with the Lady Panthers 16-16 during a timeout. Pinewood gained control of the game coming out of the break and went on to the 6-point victory. PP also got off to a quick start in the second game and Thomas Sumter was never able to put together a run to get back in the thick of things. “Our girls, for some reason, seem to play better when we’re behind,” said TSA head coach Gwen Herod. “They seem to get nervous when

THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD

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.

TV, RADIO TODAY

7:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour World Match Play Championship Final Match from Kent, England (GOLF). 8:25 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from London – Liverpool vs. Queens Park Rangers (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match from Stoke-on-Trent, England – Swansea City vs. Stoke City (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Hong Kong Open Final Round from Fanling, Hong Kong (GOLF). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: Cincinnati at Indianapolis (WLTX 19) 1 p.m. – NFL Football: Carolina at Green Bay (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). 1 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican LeaguAMe Match – Pachuca vs. UNAM (ELREY). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Illinois at Nebraska (ESPN2). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: North Carolina at Duke (ESPNU). 1 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Pittsburgh at Clemson (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. – International Basketball: Euroleague Game – Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul vs. Crvena Zvezda Telekom Belgrade (NBA TV). 2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Geico 500 from Talladega, Ala. (ESPN). 2:30 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Greater Hickory Classic Final Round from Conover, N.C. (GOLF). 3 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Louisiana State at Georgia (ESPNU). 3 p.m. – NBA Exhibition Basketball: Boston at Brooklyn (NBA TV). 4 p.m. – CFL Football: Edmonton at Saskatchewan (ESP2). 4:25 p.m. – NFL Football: New York Giants at Dallas (WACH 57). 5 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Final Round from Las Vegas (GOLF). 8 p.m. – NBA Exhibition Basketball: Charlotte at Chicago (NBA TV). 8:15 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Seattle at Los Angeles (ESPN2). 8:20 p.m. – NFL Football: San Francisco at Denver (WIS 10, WNKT-FM 107.5).

SHRINERS HOSPITALS OPEN PAR SCORES

Saturday At TPC Summerlin Las Vegas Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,255; Par: 71 Third Round Ben Martin Russell Knox Jimmy Walker Andrew Svoboda Kevin Streelman Brooks Koepka Scott Piercy Webb Simpson Alex Cejka David Hearn Bill Lunde Jason Bohn Brandt Snedeker Martin Laird Jim Herman Spencer Levin Tony Finau Jonathan Byrd John Merrick Kevin Stadler Hudson Swafford Wes Roach George McNeill Bryce Molder Robert Streb Vijay Singh Made cut, did not finish Tommy Gainey

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Saturday At Sky 72 Golf Club, Ocean Course Incheon, South Korea Purse: $2 million Yardage: 6,364; Par: 72 Third Round Hee-Kyung Bae 70-73-68—211 Kyu Jung Baek 74-69-68—211 Inbee Park 71-73-68—212 In Gee Chun 76-67-69—212 Pornanong Phatlum 73-70-69—212 Yoon Kyung Heo 72-70-70—212 Sandra Gal 70-71-71—212 Ilhee Lee 69-72-71—212 Suzann Pettersen 70-71-71—212 Brittany Lincicome 70-70-72—212 Beatriz Recari 70-70-72—212 Karine Icher 71-68-73—212 Michelle Wie 76-70-67—213 Angela Stanford 74-71-68—213 Cristie Kerr 72-72-69—213 Catriona Matthew 69-74-70—213 Azahara Munoz 72-69-72—213

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they’re in the lead. We just weren’t able to pull it out. “I would love to be playing on Tuesday (in the state championship match), but I’m proud of the girls and the season we had,” she added. “We’ve had a great season and the girls have learned a lot, a lot of life lessons.” In the 2A tournament on Saturday, Robert E. Lee Academy saw its season come to an end with a loss to Spartanburg Christian, which is playing in the 2A title match on Tuesday against Florence Christian.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

Utah Oklahoma City Minnesota Portland Denver PACIFIC DIVISION Golden State Phoenix L.A. Clippers L.A. Lakers Sacramento

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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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 23

San Diego at Denver, 8:25 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 26

Detroit vs. Atlanta at London, 9:30 a.m. St. Louis at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Houston at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Seattle at Carolina, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Chicago at New England, 1 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Oakland at Cleveland, 4:25 p.m. Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. Green Bay at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Open: N.Y. Giants, San Francisco

MONDAY, OCT. 27

Washington at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

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

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SOUTHWEST DIVISION Houston New Orleans Dallas Memphis San Antonio NORTHWEST DIVISION

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New England 27, N.Y. Jets 25

ATLANTIC DIVISION

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST

TODAY’S GAMES

NBA PRESEASON By The Associated Press

Thomas Sumter’s Anita Cookie-Gam (9) and Taylor Knudson (11) both try to get to a shot in the Lady Generals’ 2-0 loss to Pinewood Prep on Saturday in the SCISA 3A state tournament at Sumter County Civic Center. Pinewood beat TSA 25-19, 25-17 in the elimination match.

NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

THURSDAY’S GAME

KEB-HANABANK PAR SCORES

Cleveland Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Indiana

MONDAY’S GAMES

New Orleans vs. Washington at Baltimore, MD, 7 p.m. Chicago vs. Cleveland at Columbus, OH, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at New York, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Arizona San Francisco Seattle St. Louis

GOLF The Associated Press

Orlando Charlotte Washington Atlanta Miami CENTRAL DIVISION

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.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

MONDAY

Noon – NHL Hockey: Nashville at Chicago (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Manchester United vs. West Brom (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: CONCACAF Championship/Women’s World Cup Group Stage Qualifying Match from Washington – Guatemala vs. Trinidad & Tobago (FOX SPORTS 2). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – NBA Exhibition Basketball: Chicago vs Cleveland from Columbus, Ohio (NBA TV). 7:30 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: CONCACAF Championship/Women’s World Cup Group Stage Qualifying Match from Washington – United States vs. Haiti (FOX SPORTS 1). 8:15 p.m. – NFL Football: Houston at Pittsburgh (ESPN, WNKT-FM 107.5).

Brooklyn Toronto Boston New York Philadelphia SOUTHEAST DIVISION

TODAY’S GAMES

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte 96, Washington 86 Orlando 99, Detroit 87 Dallas 108, Cleveland 102 Toronto 109, Oklahoma City 90 Milwaukee 105, Minnesota 98 Miami 115, Golden State 108 L.A. Clippers 101, Utah 97

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Nashville Chicago Dallas Minnesota St. Louis Colorado Winnipeg PACIFIC DIVISION

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FRIDAY’S GAMES

Florida 1, Buffalo 0 Columbus 3, Calgary 2 Detroit 4, Toronto 1 Nashville 2, Winnipeg 0 Vancouver 2, Edmonton 0 Anaheim 2, Minnesota 1

SATURDAY’S GAMES

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.

TODAY’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.

MONDAY’S GAME

Tampa Bay at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

SPORTS

THE SUMTER ITEM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

MARK MY WORDS

PRO FOOTBALL

Staying poised through adversity a good example for us to follow

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) hopes to run the read-option offense to perfection today as the Panthers travel to Green Bay to face the Packers.

Packers prep for Panthers’ QB Newton and read option BY GENARO C. ARMAS The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. — At 6 feet 7 and 287 pounds, Julius Peppers is an imposing figure. But even the veteran pass rusher realizes just how tough it can be to tackle Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. Now imagine the 6-foot-5 Newton carrying the ball with a running head start coming around the edge. This is the predicament facing Peppers and the Green Bay Packers when the Panthers visit Lambeau Field today. Newton ran a career-high 17 times for 107 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers’ 37-37 tie last week with Cincinnati. Ankle and rib injuries had limited Newton up that point. “It’s one thing to have pressure on him and get to the quarterback. It’s a totally separate thing to get to him and bring him down,’’ Peppers said. “That’s where he’s different than a lot of other quarterbacks, whereas it’s an-

other tall task to take him down once you finally get to him.’’ Running the ball could be a good idea against the league’s worst-ranked rushing defense, though the Packers (4-2) have held each of their past two opponents to no more than 112 yards rushing. Carolina (3-2-1) got Jonathan Stewart back in practice from a knee injury at midweek. Fellow running back DeAngelo Williams remains out with a sprained ankle while Mike Tolbert is still sidelined by hairline fracture in his leg. This left the running game with Newton and designed read option plays. “Whatever’s asked of me to win a football game — obviously, we didn’t win it — but I’m willing to do anything to win a football game,’’ the fourth-year quarterback said. If nothing else, Newton’s performance on the ground last week has given coach Mike McCarthy one more thing to think about in play-

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Earnhardt out to win, save season BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. — This magical season for Dale Earnhardt Jr. comes down to one race to save his championship hopes. NASCAR’s most popular driver must win Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway to continue his quest for his first career Sprint Cup title. It’s a pressure-packed situation for Earnhardt, who knows that sixtime and defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and 2012 champion Brad Keselowski are also in must-win situations Sunday. The three combined for 10 wins during the regular season but go into this elimination

ing the Panthers. “It’s a concept we spent a lot of time (working on) today at practice,’’ McCarthy said about defending the read option. “Obviously Cam Newton runs it very well, he’s been running it for quite some time.’’ Peppers has been around longer. The North Carolina native who starred at the University of North Carolina was drafted by the Panthers in 2002. Peppers chased quarterbacks for eight seasons in Carolina, where he amassed 81 of his 120 sacks. He moved on to Chicago for four seasons before coming to Green Bay this season. Playing the Panthers is no big deal anymore for Peppers. “Well, it’s special because it’s the next game and a game that we really need to win,’’ Peppers said. “The emotional part of it, not so much.’’ Some things to watch in the teams’ first meeting at Lambeau Field since the Panthers won 35-31 in 2008:

race ranked at the bottom of the 12-driver field. Four drivers will be cut from the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship today, and won’t be eligible to race for the title next month. So Earnhardt is clear about his strategy for today. The five-time Talladega winner — his last victory, though, was in 2004 to give him the championship lead — wants to run at the front of the field and be in position to hold off challenges over the closing laps. Talladega is such a crapshoot race, and the field can be one giant pack of traffic that can be wiped out by the smallest bobble.

BOXLEITNER FROM PAGE B1 is fifth in the conference in receiving yards per game. Methodist freshman wide receiver Justin Martin had a 15-yard touchdown reception against Greensboro College, his only catch in two appearances. The Sumter High School graduate had Methodist’s final score in a 63-35 rout. Southern Illinois University Raysean Golden has 25 tackles through seven games. The

By The Associated Press After Saturday qualifying; race today At Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Ala. Lap length: 2.66 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 196.129. 2. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 195.732. 3. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 195.496. 4. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 194.015. 5. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 194.007. 6. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 193.693. 7. (33) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, 193.603. 8. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 193.498. 9. (32) Terry Labonte, Ford, 193.431. 10. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 193.162. 11. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 191.302. 12. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 190.981. 13. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 193.415. 14. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 193.376. 15. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 193.291. 16. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 192.401. 17. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 192.278. 18. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 192.096. 19. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 191.908. 20. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 191.773. 21. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 190.985. 22. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 190.97. 23. (49) Mike Wallace, Toyota, 184.729. 24. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191.577. 25. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 191.42. 26. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 191.214. 27. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 191.149. 28. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 191.134. 29. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 191.13. 30. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 191.027. 31. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 190.818. 32. (83) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 190.689. 33. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 190.681. 34. (66) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 190.586. 35. (98) Josh Wise, Ford, 190.507. 36. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 189.305. 37. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 38. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, Owner Points. 39. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 40. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, Owner Points. 41. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, Owner Points. 42. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 43. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, Owner Points. Failed to Qualify 44. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 176.947. 45. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 176.79. 46. (29) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 189.305.

starting nose tackle out of Sumter High had one and 1/2 sacks and forced one fumble last game. Sophomore defensive back Willie Glover, another from the Knights, has one tackle in three games for Newberry College Navy fullback Quinton Singleton has 10 rushes for 49 yards and four tackles through seven games. Previously at Scott’s Branch High, the senior had a 14-yard rushing touchdown against Virginia Military Institute.

bout a week ago, I was watching a very competitive tennis match during the Small College National Championships here at Palmetto Tennis Center. A few of the tournament level juniors from PTC were sitting in close proximity and enjoying the match as well. I was particularly impressed with how poised one of the on-court players was, especially after he missed a shot he should have made. I made the comment to fellow pro Michael Pereira, “I like the way this guy manages mistakes.” The statement was partially because I wanted to get Michael’s take on it and partially because I wanted the kids sitting next to me to hear it. Years ago, I was very fortunate to have an accomplished sports psychologist for a doubles partner for the better part of 2-3 years. He taught me much about how to frame learning such that the student could hear it and bring less mental baggage into the process. “Sometimes examples teach better,” he would say. To clarify, if I had said to one of my young protégés,” I wish you acted more like this guy after you missed than the way you act,” they may have gotten the message, but they may also have heard, “I wish you were different than you are”. Not horrible, but I think you have to be careful if you don’t want to lose the purity of the message. Many of us with more than one child know how careful you must be making comparisons. Impressionable minds and egos often hear something totally different than what we intend. Most of the time what we want as coaches and parents is a different response to a particular situation, not a change in who they are. So let’s get back to the young lad who was out there in the midst of battle, and why I liked the way he handles mistakes. When he missed or when his opponent got the better of him, he did not wallow in disappointment or “rage on” until it was apparent for all the world to see that he was hacked off. Does he experience the same feelings we do after disappointment? Likely, but he does not stay with the anger or disappointment very long. He may have a quick outburst of emotion, a release so to speak, but then moves on to the task at hand, the next point. This has ramifications beyond it being the best way for the athlete to respond to adversity. It impacts your opponent, too. It does not give them anything to feed off. It makes it

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S.C. State University defensive back Phillip Henry has 27 tackles in seven games. The Manning High School product also recorded a 6-yard sack. South Carolina State defensive back Mariel Cooper, a past Gamecock, has 12 tackles in seven games. Former Gamecock and defensive tackle Robert Zimmerman has played in one game for the University of Toledo. Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at BKLE3@aol.com.

more difficult for them to see those windows of opportunity where they need Mark to turn up Rearden the heat. Since we have established that often times examples teach better, let’s go with a couple. A number of years ago when Roger Federer was in his prime and nearly invincible, I saw a post-match interview with his opponent for the next round. He was answering question after question about what one has to do to play effectively against one of the best players of all time. Then came this question: “What can you do to impact Federer’s psyche and get under his skin.” He glared back at the reporter and responded, “Are you serious? The man doesn’t sweat”. The room erupted in laughter, but the player just shook his head, disregarded the reporter and was clearly angered by the question. Aside from being the incredible talent he is, Federer rarely gave opponents anything to feed off, even in those times when he was down. Before his infamous fall from grace, there were few who could hold a candle to the steely look of determination of Tiger Woods. There may be some debate about whether he masked his anger so well, but little debate about how quickly he got back on task in those days. So intense and focused was his well-developed persona that announcers even began attaching how serious he was to those occasions when he wore the RED Nike shirt instead of any other color. Really??? And say it in your head with all the sarcasm you hear in your kids when they use that word. Woods and his handlers must have laughed often once they began hearing conversations about which shirt he was wearing and what it meant. The point here is, by not giving your opponent anything to work with, they will make up whatever story is in their head about what you are feeling. As tennis players and fellow athletes, let them see your passion, your grit, and even a bit of your discontent when things don’t go so well. However, turn off the long term stalking about that signals to your opponent like “It is time to turn up the heat on this guy”. The more we sell poise on the outside, the sooner it will start to be a part of who we are on the inside. Mark my words.

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Kansas City’s playoff fortunes changed the day the Royals traded highly touted prospect Wil Myers to Tampa Bay for starting pitcher James Shields. Shields will take the ball in Game 1 of the World Series against San Francisco on Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo.

‘Big Game’ James trade sparks Royals’ run BY DAVE SKRETTA The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The moment Alex Gordon knew the Kansas City Royals were serious about winning can be traced to a cold December day when his wife heard they had traded for James Shields. The franchise had long suffered through a forgettable cast of starting pitchers, from Jay Witasick to Darrell May to Runelvys Hernandez. Hot prospects flamed out. Free agents fizzled. And every year, the Royals languished near the AL Central cellar. But things changed in December 2012. General manager Dayton Moore thought enough pieces had been assembled and all that was missing was the right starting pitcher — someone who could not only be the staff ace, but who could change

a clubhouse culture accustomed to losing. Moore called up the Rays and made the deal. “That’s when I knew,’’ Gordon said, “that we were going for it.’’ Two years later, a trade that was panned by many has helped the Royals reach the World Series. Shields, the presumptive Game 1 starter Tuesday night against San Francisco, has been everything Moore had hoped he would be. “Those opportunities to acquire a top rotation starter and an impact pitcher like Wade Davis, they’re not presented year-in and year-out,’’ Moore said. “We were fortunate the timing of it was such that it was staring us in the face and put us in a position to compete in 2014.’’ It was a gamble. The Royals sent baseball’s top minor

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league talent, Wil Myers, and a bevy of other promising prospects to the Rays. They were mortgaging their future to win in the present. The trade paid immediate dividends. Shields went 13-9 with a 3.15 ERA last year, helping the Royals to their best re-

cord in more than 20 years. And over the course of the season, Davis established himself as one of the most dominant late-inning relievers in the game. This year, Shields has gone 14-8 with a 3.21 ERA, helping the Royals not only return to the postseason for the first time in 29 years but advance all the way to the Fall Classic. He started their wild-card win over Oakland. He allowed two runs over six innings in earning the win in a divisional game against the Angels. And he was good enough to help the Royals knock off Baltimore in the ALCS, running their postseason winning streak to 11 games. “He’s earned the nickname Big Game James for a reason,’’ Royals manager Ned Yost said. On a team with precious few veterans, Shields has proved in-

valuable in October. And when he takes the mound against the Giants, he’ll be drawing on the experience he gained in 2008, when he tossed 5 2-3 innings for the Rays against the Phillies in the only other World Series start of his nine-year big league career. “He’s been tremendous,’’ said Greg Holland, the Royals’ All-Star closer. “He takes that starting five as kind of collectively, `Hey, we want to be the backbone of this team. We want to throw 200 innings apiece. We want to push each other, learn from each other. “I think he also leads by example, taking the ball every five days and giving his heart and soul,’’ Holland said. “I think once you start rattling off good start after good start, it kind of builds on itself. You want to do just as good as the guy in front of you did.’’

SF fan who caught HR ball gives it back

Bochy has postseason touch with Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lifelong San Francisco fan had a piece of team history in his hands Thursday night: the home run ball that sent the Giants to the World Series. Then he gave it back. Frank Burke, who owns a transmission repair business in Oakdale told the San Jose Mercury News that he wanted the hitter, Travis Ishikawa, to have the ball. BURKE “Ishikawa is the guy who hit the ball,’’ Burke said. “I’m just the lucky guy who caught it.’’ So after having it authenticated by a Giants official and learning Ishikawa wanted it back, Burke went down to the clubhouse area and handed it over. Ishikawa gave him a signed bat in return. Burke said he had asked for World Series tickets, but was told that might not be possible. “So I said, `All right. I was going to give the ball back either way,’’’ he said. After doing a media interview the next morning, he got a call from the Giants. Burke now has four tickets to Game 3 of the World Series at San Francisco’s AT&T Park on Friday night. It will be the Giants’ first home game against the Kansas City Royals. Burke was at Thursday’s game with his friend, Greg Leutza, who is battling cancer. Burke wanted to do something special for Leutza and went searching for tickets after the Giants won the National League Division Series, he told another newspaper, The Modesto Bee. Ishikawa’s drive came their way as they sat above the stadium’s right field wall in the ninth inning with two Giants on base. “My main thought was to keep it in front of me and don’t let it fall to the field,’’ Burke told the Modesto paper. The ball went off his left hand, but he was able to corral it. Burke posed triumphantly with the ball for photos and said he gave other fans a chance to touch it as well.

SAN FRANCISCO — He vowed to stick with his struggling leadoff man, and it worked. He let a rookie reliever challenge Bryce Harper and wasn’t daunted when the ball splashed into McCovey Cove. And he made the difficult decision to banish Tim Lincecum to the bullpen. Bruce Bochy is clearly in charge of these Giants. Now, as he guides San Francisco into the World Series for the third time in five years, he could soon join some elite company. He is trying to become just the 10th manager with three rings. Every manager in that group is in the Hall of Fame, a small club that includes recently enshrined Tony La Russa and Joe Torre, and old greats Casey Stengel and Connie Mack. Bochy insists he doesn’t dwell on his accomplishments. “I’m not just trying to be the humble guy. I’m fortunate that I have a great club here, a gritty club with a lot of character that plays to win,” he said. “They seem to thrive on these type of games. It’s all about makeup guys and ownership and giving us the resources to hopefully get here. They’ve given me the tools, and that’s how this works.” Bochy knows Kansas City’s George Brett’s family, too, having earned his first managerial gig with brother Bobby Brett in 1989, when he managed the Class A Spokane Indians to the Northwest League title. There’s a popular Bay Area phrase these days, “Boch Genius.” He just shrugs it off. The 59-year-old is determined not to jinx a good thing. “It’s always those players on how they perform,” he said. “It’s a gutty group. I don’t know what’s going to

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San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy has seemingly pushed all the right buttons this postseason and for the last five seasons as the Giants are closing in on their third World Series crown under his leadership. happen, but I will say that they will leave it all out on the field for you.” Bochy was a backup catcher during his entire nine-year career, hardly the kind of player anyone would consider a Hall of Famer. Now making another run at a title, Bochy has established himself as one of the best in the business. “I’m glad I’m playing for a guy like him, for sure,” said Travis

Ishikawa, the journeyman who hit the pennant-winning three-run homer Thursday night. “He just seems to have the right intuition with every move he makes.” Through injuries, slumps in June and September and wacky playoff wins, Bochy has remained evenkeeled. It’s something his players can appreciate, because it helps them stay poised.

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Long’s 128 rushing yards, Weimer’s QB sneak lead Wofford past Samford 24-20 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Lorenzo Long rushed for 128 yards and quarterback Michael Weimer scored on a 1-yard sneak with 4:34 left in the game to lead Wofford to a 24-20 win over Samford on Saturday. The game went back and forth the entire afternoon. After Warren Handrahan’s 34yard field goal gave Samford a

20-17 lead early in the fourth, Weimer orchestrated a 15 play, 75-yard scoring drive that turned out to be the difLONG ference for the Terriers (4-3, 2-1 Southern Conference). Weimer finished with 25 yards rushing on 11 carries and 67 yards passing

with a touchdown and an interception. CHATTANOOGA 34 CITADEL 14

CHARLESTON — Jacob Huesman threw for 163 yards, ran for 84 more, and had three total touchdowns to lead Chattanooga to a 34-14 win over The Citadel on Saturday. All three of Huesman’s

touchdown’s came in the first half, including a 66-yard bomb to C.J. Board 19 seconds into the game, as the Mocs (4-3, 3-0 Southern Conference) opened up a 31-0 halftime lead. Derrick Craine added 137 rushing and Keon Williams finished with 89 yards and a touchdown for a Chattanooga offense that racked up 315 yards on the ground and 478 overall.

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CHARLESTON — DaRon Dickey and Shonquille Byers had interceptions and Presbyterian recorded three sacks and eight tackles for loss to beat Charleston Southern 7-3 on Saturday. From wire reports

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WVU stuns Baylor 41-27 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Clint Trickett threw three touchdown passes and West Virginia surprised sloppy No. 4 Baylor 41-27 on Saturday. The Mountaineers (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) earned their first win over a top five opponent since the Fiesta Bowl after the 2007 season. West Virginia sacked Baylor’s Bryce Petty four times and limited the Bears to one touchdown after halftime. Baylor was penalized 18 times for a Big 12-record 215 yards. Seven were for pass interference. Trickett went 23 of 35 for 322 yards, his eighth straight 300-yard game going back to last season. Baylor (6-1, 3-1) couldn’t overcome a double-digit deficit as it did in a 61-58 victory against TCU last week. (8) MICHIGAN ST. 56 INDIANA 17

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Connor Cook threw three touchdown passes, Jeremy Langford ran for three more scores and No. 8 Michigan

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West Virginia’s Kevin White (11) catches a pass for a touchdown over Baylor’s Xavien Howard (4) in the fourth quarter of the Mountaineers’ 41-27 upset victory on Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va. State scored the final 35 points Saturday in a 56-17 rout at Indiana. Cook finished with 332 yards, Langford and Nick Hill each topped 100 yards on the ground and Tony Lippett had 123 yards receiving as coach Mark Dantonio moved into a tie for second on the school’s all-time victory list with No. 70. The Spartans (6-1, 3-0 Big Ten) have won five straight overall, 13 consecutive games over conference foes and tied the school record with an eighth straight road win in

league play. (14) KANSAS STATE 31 (11) OKLAHOMA 30

NORMAN, Okla. — Michael Hunnicutt missed a 19-yard field goal late as No. 14 Kansas State held off No. 11 Oklahoma 31-30 on Saturday afternoon. Oklahoma, trailing by a point in the fourth quarter, drove to the Kansas State 1-yard line, but couldn’t punch the ball in. Hunnicutt then missed the short field goal that would have put the Sooners ahead with 3:53 re-

maining. Kansas State (5-1, 3-0 Big 12) took possession and ran out the clock. Hunnicutt, touted as an AllAmerica candidate before the season, missed a total of two short field goals and had an extra point blocked. Jake Waters passed for 225 yards and two touchdowns for the Wildcats, who defeated the Sooners 24-19 two years ago on their previous trip to Norman. (13) OHIO ST. 56 RUTGERS 17

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Barrett completed his first nine passes, ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns and threw for three more scores to lead No. 13 Ohio State past Rutgers 56-17 on Saturday. The Buckeyes (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) have averaged 56 points in a four-game win streak since losing at home to Virginia Tech. The victory was Ohio State’s 18th in a row in the Big Ten, drawing within two of tying the conference mark set by the 2005-07 Buckeyes. From wire reports

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ACC ROUNDUP

’Bama blasts Aggies 59-0 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Blake Sims passed for 268 yards and three touchdowns and scored on a 43-yard run while leading No. 7 Alabama to 35 second-quarter points and a 59-0 pummeling of No. 21 Texas A&M on Saturday. The Crimson Tide (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) shut down the nation’s No. 4 offense and dominated a game that had produced two straight thrillers. Led by Sims, T.J. Yeldon and Amari Cooper, Alabama outgained the Aggies 602-172. Texas A&M (5-3, 2-3) has lost its past three games, all to teams now ranked in the top 10. Alabama set a school record for most points in a quarter while racing to a 45-0 halftime lead. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia wide receiver Andre Levrone (14) can’t hold on to the ball under pressure from Duke’s Deondre Singleton (33) and Bryon Fields during the Blue Devils’ 20-13 victory on Saturday in Durham, N.C.

Duke continues mastery of Cavs DURHAM, N.C. — Backup quarterback Thomas Sirk threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to David Reeves with 7:23 left and Duke beat Virginia 20-13 on Saturday. Anthony Boone was 22 of 37 for 176 yards with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Eric Schneider. The Blue Devils (6-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) reached bowl eligibility for the third straight year and took the early edge in the Coastal Division race. Matt Johns was 21 of 44 for a career-high 306 yards with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Khalek Shepherd. Miles Gooch had six

catches for a personal-best 129 yards for Virginia (4-3, 2-1). SYRACUSE 30 WAKE FOREST 7

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Syracuse had two defensive touchdowns, and freshman quarterback AJ Long ran for another score as the Orange defeated Wake Forest 30-7 on Saturday to snap a fourgame losing streak. Robert Welsh returned an interception 42 yards for a TD and Micah Robinson scored on a 51-yard fumble return to give Syracuse its first win since Sept. 13 when they beat Eastern Michigan.

LOUISVILLE 30 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 18 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Michael Dyer rushed for 173 yards, including a gamesealing 46-yard touchdown run with 44 seconds remaining, and Louisville held off North Carolina State 30-18 on Saturday. The Wolfpack (4-4, 0-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) drew within 23-18 on Jacoby Brissett’s 21-yard touchdown pass to David J. Grinnage with 2:21 remaining, but the 2-point conversion pass failed as Cardinals safety Terell Floyd knocked the ball from Na’Quan Brown’s hands.

From wire reports

(10) GEORGIA 45 ARKANSAS 32

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Nick Chubb ran for 202 yards and two touchdowns and No. 10 Georgia dominated on the road for the second straight week, beating Arkansas 45-32 on Saturday. The Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference), playing their second straight game without suspended running back Toddy Gurley, led 38-6 at halftime. They were sparked by a de-

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) runs with the ball as Texas A&M defensive back Victor Davis (28) attempts a tackle during the Crimson Tide’s 59-0 victory on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. fense that followed up its shutout of Missouri by forcing three first-half turnovers. From wire reports

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Saturday (24) Clemson 17, Boston College 13 South Carolina 41, Furman 10 Chattanooga 34, Citadel 14 Wofford 24, Samford 20 Presbyterian 7, Charleston Southern 3 Mars Hill 30, North Greenville 27 Lenior-Rhyne 23, Newberry 10 Clark Atlanta 47, Benedict 0 Fort Valley State 24, Limestone 19

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Thursday Pittsburgh 21, Virginia Tech 16 Saturday (2) Florida State vs. (5) Notre Dame (late) Syracuse 30, Wake Forest 7 Duke 20, Virginia 13 Louisville 30, North Carolina State 18 Georgia Tech at North Carolina (late)

SEC

Today (3) Mississippi vs. Tennessee (late) (7) Alabama 59, (21) Texas A&M 0 (10) Georgia 45, Arkansas 32 Missouri at Florida (late) Kentucky at Louisiana State (late)

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Today (4) Baylor 41, West Virginia 27 (8) Michigan State 56, Indiana 17 (9) Oregon vs. Washington (late) (14) Kansas State 31, (11) Oklahoma 30 (12) TCU 42, (15) Oklahoma State 9 (13) Ohio State 56, Rutgers 17 (17) Arizona State vs. (23) Stanford (late) (19) Nebraska at Northwestern (late) (22) Southern Cal 56, Colorado 28 (25) Marshall 45, FIU 13

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South Carolina’s Pharoh Cooper (11) turns the corner while being pressured by Furman’s James Elliott during the Gamecocks’ 41-10 victory on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

USC FROM PAGE B1 as the Gamecocks took control on the ground. It was the first time in seven years South Carolina had two runners over 100 yards. “Really proud of the team,’’ Spurrier said. “We got a win.’’ Things will be more difficult next week when the Gamecocks return to SEC play at No. 6 Auburn. South Carolina was picked this summer as the preseason favorite in the East and this contest figured to be a top-10 showdown when the year began. Despite the losses, Davis said the players will be ready to compete. “I think we have a big chance against anybody,’’ said Davis, who went over 100 yards for a third straight game. “We’re not going to doubt ourselves.’’ The Paladins (2-5), the defending Southern Conference champions, have lost five straight. Thompson finished 14 of 22 for 262 yards, his highest total in four games since passing for 271 yards in a 38-35 win over Georgia on Sept. 13. Hank McCloud had 106 yards rushing for Furman, including its lone touchdown as he outran South Carolina’s defenders on a 60-yard burst. The Paladins managed just a Hunter Townes’ 29-yard field goal the rest of the way. Furman coach Bruce Fowler thought his team’s mistakes hurt. “Some of ours were unforced errors and that cost us an opportunity to get a score or two more,’’ he said. “We have to regroup. We have five conference games (remaining) so we have to focus on that.

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SC — Roland 14 pass from Thompson (Fry kick), 9:14. Fur — McCloud 60 run (Townes kick), 7:29. SC — Davis 5 run (Fry kick), 5:29.

SECOND QUARTER

SC — Adams 45 pass from Thompson (Fry kick), 13:41. SC — Davis 2 run (Fry kick), 2:32.

THIRD QUARTER

Fur — FG Townes 29, 9:53. SC — Carson 1 run (Fry kick), 7:17. SC — FG Fry 27, 5:17.

FOURTH QUARTER

SC — FG Fry 23, 12:41. A — 78,101.

Fur SC First downs 16 26 Rushes-yards 39-211 43-267 Passing 91 281 Comp-Att-Int 11-19-1 16-28-0 Return Yards 0 53 Punts-Avg. 6-42.7 3-38.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 2-2 Penalties-Yards 6-55 7-53 Time of Possession 30:23 29:37

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RUSHING — Furman, McCloud 13106, Garcia 4-31, Blazejowski 11-28, Wilcox 4-24, Suttles 2-13, Skogen 2-4, Cain 2-3, Scott 1-2. South Carolina, Davis 18-111, Da.Williams 11-110, Carson 7-85, P.Cooper 1-0, Mitch 3-(minus 3), Orth 1-(minus 13), Thompson 2-(minus 23). PASSING — Furman, Blazejowski 10-15-0-85, Woodruff 1-3-0-6, Skogen 0-1-1-0. South Carolina, Thompson 14-22-0-262, Mitch 2-40-19, Orth 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING — Furman, Fletcher 4-55, Suttles 4-19, Snellings 1-14, Mall 1-7, McCloud 1-(minus 4). South Carolina, P.Cooper 4-51, Adams 3-91, Roland 2-45, Brent 2-20, Anderson 1-24, Davis 1-24, Da.Williams 1-14, Carson 1-7, Jeffery 1-5.

The Gamecocks came in off a bye week, hoping to get back on track after squandering a 13-point lead in the final 7 minutes in a 21-20 loss to Missouri and a 14-point lead in the last 12 minutes of a 45-38 loss at Kentucky. Defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward simplified his group’s schemes and moved to the press box from the sidelines to more quickly identify adjustments.

The defensive moves seemed to work. The Gamecocks forced a pair of fumbles — both which led to South Carolina touchdowns — and pushed Furman back after reaching the South Carolina 2. Townes missed a field goal to end the drive. The Gamecocks allowed Furman 302 total yards, only 102 coming in the second half. Ward was happiest with his group forcing three turnovers, including a fumble recovery by first-time defensive end starter Michael Washington, a 27-year-old former Marine who transferred after a year at South Carolina State. Washington learned Friday night he’d get the start. “I was surprised,’’ he said. “I didn’t want to get out there and mess up.’’ South Carolina’s offense took charge early behind Thompson and Davis. Furman came in leading the FCS in fewest passing yards allowed, but Thompson was comfortable and confident throwing from the pocket. He connected on TD passes of 14 yards to Shaq Roland and 45 yards to former Scott’s Branch High School standout Jerrell Adams. Davis, coming off a 183yard, three-touchdown performance against Kentucky two weeks ago, continued that success against the Paladins. He had 81 yards and both his touchdowns in opening half. Things will get much tougher when South Carolina returns to SEC play next week at No. 6 Auburn. Furman has lost both meetings against South Carolina since 1982 when it shocked the Gamecocks at home 28-23. The Paladins received $250,000 for the matchup.

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for a touchdown to give Clemson (5-2, 4-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) the lead for good. Needing a touchdown at the end of the game because of a missed extra point, the Eagles (4-3, 1-2) moved to the Clemson 29 and then converted a fourth-and-1. Tyler Murphy found Tyler Rouse open and streaking for the end zone, but the sophomore running back couldn’t hold onto the ball. Clemson took over on downs and ran out the clock to take home the O’Rourke-McFadden Trophy, named for the stars of the respective 1940 Cotton Bowl teams. Murphy, who had averaged 118 yards rushing entering the game, ran for 55 yards on 13 carries and also completed 8 of 19 passes for 108 yards. The Eagles started the day as the No. 4 rushing team in the nation — averaging 315 yards — but Clemson held to them to a season-low 120. “We had some plays we could have made,’’ Murphy said. “It almost brings back the same taste as Colorado State, a game we just let slip away.’’ The Tigers converted 10 of 21 times on third down; BC did not convert a single third down until the fourth quarter. Wayne Gallman had a 17-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, and Mike Williams caught eight passes for 128 yards. The traded touchdowns in the second quarter before Ammon Lakip’s 23yard field goal gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead at halftime. It stayed that way until Murphy hit Josh Bordner on a scrambling, cross-field pass from 6 yards out to give Boston College the lead. Mike Knoll’s attempt on the extra point was shanked to the right, leaving the Eagles up 13-10. Stoudt needed less than 90 seconds to lead the Tigers 82 yards, hitting Williams for 32 yards on a thirdand-10 and then, three

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Clem — Gallman 17 run (Lakip kick), 11:42. BC — Alston 26 pass from Murphy (Knoll kick), 7:29. Clem — FG Lakip 23, :00.

FOURTH QUARTER

BC — Bordner 6 pass from Murphy (kick failed), 10:59. Clem — Davidson 32 run (Lakip kick), 9:35. A — 42,038. Clem BC First downs 22 11 Rushes-yards 36-113 36-120 Passing 285 143 Comp-Att-Int 29-45-0 9-20-0 Return Yards 10 0 Punts-Avg. 10-41.8 10-50.1 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yds 4-30 3-30 Time of Poss. 35:42 24:18

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RUSHING — Clemson, Davidson 5-39, Gallman 15-39, Stoudt 8-21, Choice 4-13, Howard 1-4, Team 3-(minus 3). Boston College, Murphy 13-55, Willis 6-30, Alston 5-18, Hilliman 12-17. PASSING — Clemson, Stoudt 29-45-0-285. Boston College, Murphy 8-19-0-108, Bordner 1-1-0-35. RECEIVING — Clemson, Scott 10-72, M.Williams 8-128, Leggett 2-25, Hopper 2-13, Gallman 2-1, Humphries 1-17, Davidson 1-14, McCullough 1-10, Howard 1-3, Cooper 1-2. Boston College, Callinan 3-64, Alston 3-23, Crimmins 1-48, Bordner 1-6, Outlow 1-2.

plays later, handing off to Davidson for the winning score. The teams traded punts and then, on the second play after BC took over at its own 18 with 3:25 left, Murphy broke free for 43 yards to the Clemson 38. Jon Hilliman gained three on a fourth-and-1 from the 29, and on the next play Rouse was wide open and inside the 5 but the ball went off his fingers. Three more incomplete passes and the Tigers took over. Having already beaten then-No. 9 Southern California in Alumni Stadium, Boston College was hoping to improve to 2-0 against ranked teams and move just one win from bowl eligibility. Instead, the Tigers protected their ranking a week after moving into The Associated Press Top 25. “A ranked team or anyone else, when you’re that close to a victory and it gets away from you, it just hurts,’’ linebacker Steven Daniels said. “They’re a good team, but we had them.’’

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Clemson running back Wayne Gallman (9) finds a hole and heads for the end zone during the Tigers’ 17-13 victory over Boston College on Saturday in Boston.

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USC’s backup quarterbacks finally see action for the 1st time BY DAVID CARAVIELLO Post and Courier COLUMBIA — Steve Spurrier wanted to get one of his backup quarterbacks a touchdown pass. “We tried to get cute there at the end,” said South Carolina’s head coach. “We should have just run the ball in, but we [CAPTION] thought we could get a touchdown pass off from one of our young quarterbacks. But we couldn’t even get it off.” Playing behind a secondstring offensive line, Connor Mitch instead found himself sacked. But a 41-10 rout of Furman allowed Spurrier to play both his backup quarter-

backs for the first time this season, with Mitch and Perry Orth combining to go 2-of-6 for 19 yards. Most of that came on a 14-yard strike from Mitch to tailback David Williams. “It wasn’t all their fault. They didn’t have a chance on some of the plays we had called,” Spurrier said. “We had a screen pass called and they had a big ol’ blitz coming, and we left it on and got sacked. Tried to throw the ball at the goal line with a little play action, had the second line in there ... and so we got sacked on the 3-yard line. So they didn’t have a chance. You’d think we block these guys a little better than we did on pass protection.” Orth entered the game first, with 6:44 left in the third

quarter. His first pass attempt was initially ruled an interception, but was overturned upon review. It marked the sophomore walk-on’s first game action since last year against Coastal Carolina. “It was exciting,” he said. “You wait six games, but you’ve got to know your role. Just whatever it takes to help the team out. But it was a blast to get out there for a little bit, finally.” Mitch entered on the next series, seeing his first action in a Gamecock uniform. “It felt good,” said the redshirt freshman. “I think it’s been about a year and half since I’ve been out on a field, so it was good to get out there.”

INJURY REPORT South Carolina suffered an-

other injury on the defensive line Saturday, this one to tackle J.T. Surratt, who went out with a strained left hamstring. He joins defensive ends David Johnson (knee), Cedrick Cooper (ankle) and Mason Harris (ankle) who are already on the shelf. “We’re dropping like flies, but we’ve played a lot of players,” said defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward. “I was telling the guys at the end of the game, we don’t have a lot of guys who don’t play on defense, so it’s not like the guys we’re putting out there haven’t played. So we should be able to finish the ballgame.” Tight end Rory Anderson went out with a strained triceps — though not the one he had surgery on last year —

while linebacker Jonathan Walton went out with a concussion. USC was already without linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams on Saturday because of a concussion he suffered two weeks ago at Kentucky.

WASHINGTON’S DEBUT Injuries on the defensive line led USC to start Michel Washington, a 27-year-old out of Allendale who spent four years in the Marines, and came to USC via stops at USC Aiken and South Carolina State. The junior finished with three tackles and a fumble recovery which set up a Jerell Adams touchdown catch. “Nerve-wracking,” Washington called it. “I didn’t want to get out there and mess up.”

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Terence Lonon and the Untouchables will present the final concert in the 4th Fridays series downtown. Lonon,front center, played for several years with the late Bill Pinkney and the Original Drifters; he and the other musicians all have extensive experience and play a wide variety of music.

4th Fridays finale Lonon and Untouchables close out season BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com There’s always a big crowd when Terence Lonon and the Untouchables play. Perhaps that’s one reason they were selected to play the finale of the inaugural season of 4th Fridays. Leigh Newman, Growth and Development Specialist for the City of Sumter, which sponsors the series, said she expects Friday night’s crowd to be one of the biggest. She described attendance for 4th Fridays’ inaugural season as “Fantastic,” adding that “We had a couple of our biggest crowds ever (for a downtown concert series) this year.” “Overall,” she said, people have been “very positive. People love being on Main Street, and our merchants like that some people are visiting Main Street for the first time in years because of these concerts.” The Untouchables play a wide variety of music based on their diverse history as musicians, with an emphasis on rhythm and blues. Sumter native Lonon played for years with the late Bill Pinkney, whom he considers his mentor. Like Pinkney, he wanted the musicians around him to play with great skill and feeling in all genres of music, including soul,

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There’s always a big crowd when Terence Lonon and the Untouchables perform, which is one reason they’re the finale to Downtown Sumter’s 4th Fridays concert series. See them from 6:30 to 9 p.m. this Friday on the Main Street green. rhythm and blues, rock, jazz, beach music, even country — in short, to be “untouchable.” As Lonon has said many times, he wants audiences leaving the band’s concerts saying “They lived up to

their name; that was truly untouchable.” In addition to Lonon’s stint with Pinkney, he has also performed with the 1960s “girl group,” the Shirelles, as well as the Platters, Archie Bell and

several others. Lonon is also a songwriter. Michael West played drums with Stevie Wonder, and guitarist Gary Oxten played with Bill Haley and the Comets. The other Untouchables are also experienced, versatile and talented instrumentalists. They are keyboardist Doug Lanier, vocalists David Hill and Harold Barno, Tom Ross on sax and Johnnie McElveen on keyboards. Lanier and West also provide vocals. The group’s talent and versatility mean Friday’s audience could hear songs by such diverse musicians as the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Rick James, Marvin Gaye, Kool and the Gang, Georgia Satellites, Wilson Pickett, ZZ Top, Jimmy Buffet, James Brown, Sam Cooke, George Strait and, of course, the Drifters.

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Big Applers head to Atlanta; Redcoats invade Sumter 75 YEARS AGO – 1940 March 12-18 Mayor F.B. Creech has given his permission for the Elk’s Egg Hunt to be given on the 22nd and use of the city park this day. Every detail has been looked after and we hope to be able to have a concert by the High School Band during the afternoon. The eggs will be dyed several Yesteryear colors and in Sumter nests made for the rabbits SAMMY WAY some of the eggs will be gold, some silver and one will have to be careful with these as they are the prize eggs. • Council met on March 11 with Mayor Creech, Councilman Gallagher and Councilman Moses present. Professor L.C. Moise, director of school music, appeared requesting assistance

in the purchase of certain instruments for the school band. After a careful consideration of the matter, council decided to make an appropriation of $50 to apply on the purchase of these instruments. • The officers and directors of the South Carolina Fox Hunters Association will meet at Julian’s Coffee Shop March 14,with a Dutch luncheon. A directors meeting will be held to decide the time and place of the association annual field trials and bench show. Dr. A.S. Pearson of Woodruff is president of this organization. • Manning Brown, well known businessman, was elected president of the Sumter Retail Merchants’ Bureau at a meeting held in the Board of Trade rooms. Brown succeeds W.D. Boykin, who automatically became vice-president of the organization. W.A. Thompson was named secretary, succeeding I. M. Richardson, and the following were elected directors: Nat

Green, Mrs. Ruth Jennings, A.C. Burns, J.B. Pilkington, E. Turner White, George H. Hurst Jr., G.B. Moseley, W.H. Christie, W.R. Plowden, B H. Rutledge, Jack Adelsberg. • Harry Fowler, senior at Edmunds High, and Dot Bradford, “original Big-Applers” and dance team, have been selected for tryouts by the Acme Studios as result of their brilliant dancing in “Varieties on Review,” a student musical which played at Edmunds’ High last night. The dancers will appear at the Ritz Theatre in Atlanta, where their public appeal will be tested. • The Sumter City Schools dismissed today at 1 so a large number of the teachers might attend the 1940 convention of the South Carolina Education Association in Greenville tomorrow morning. W.F. Loggins, former superintendent of the Sumter City Schools and retiring president of the association, will be

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1940 -- Eleven Sumter High School students and their adviser, Reid Montgomery, accompanied by other delegates from Columbia and St. Matthews, left by bus today for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention in New York City. They will get to interview Lou Gehrig, officials at the mayor’s office and New York Times staff. From left, top row: Morris Mazursky, Harry Fowler, John Marion Evans; second row: Jack Copeland, Carl Cummings, Montgomery, Roland McCollum; bottom row: Ed Haynsworth, Louis Bradham, Buster Brogdon, William Carter. Not pictured is Emily Broadwell, Sumter High News reporter.

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Cromer-Owens Nancy Hayes Cromer and William Ansel Owens, both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perron Mark Cromer, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Larry Montague II, Mr. Jerry Eugene Cromer Sr. and the late Billie Faye Hayes Cromer, all of Sumter. She graduated from Wilson Hall and the College of Charleston with a bachelor of science in exercise science. She is the owner of Nancy Hayes Wedding and Events, LLC. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Francis Evans and the late Mr. Willie Ansel Owens Jr., and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Clifton Russell Jr. and Mrs. Shirley Owens Hunt, all of Sumter. He graduated from Wilson Hall and The Citadel with a bachelor of science in health, exercise and sports science. He is employed as administrative manager at Thompson Industrial Services. The Rev. Florence Graham and the Rev. Raymond J. Fancher officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Hamilton Dabbs Stoddard, organist and pianist; and Lauren Decker, violinist.

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Escorted by her father, the bride wore a custom-designed, fit-and-flare openback gown featuring a lace bodice with spaghetti straps, French seams, scallop trim and a sweep train. She also wore a waltz-length veil double-layered with corded trim and appliqué French lace. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangea, blush peonies and blush garden roses hand-tied with a personalized lace handkerchief. Virginia Montague Cromer, sister of the bride, MRS. ANSEL OWENS served as maid of honor, William Evan Reynolds, Jowith Danielle Herlong seph Benjamin Rogerson, Belcher as matron of honor. Junior bridesmaids were Re- Nicholas Hartwell Poplin, Charlton Bryse Prosser and becca Edens Cromer, sister of the bride, and Sarah Mar- Christopher Somheil. Austin garet Branham. Bridesmaids Lane Hanlon served as ring bearer. were Paige Louise Childers, The Citadel Military ColPerrin Marie Cromer, sister of the bride, Megan Rae Cur- lege Cadets Ryan Christorin, Caroline Turner Cromer, pher Branch, Matthew Dee Chilton, Mason Floyd, Taylor Jessica Kristen Gardner, Jordan Gillespie, Charles Mary Beth Staggs Hodges and Shannon Leigh Watling- Edwin Godwin III and Wilton. Annabelle Lee Branham liam Rockwell Young formed the Traditional Sword Arch. served as flower girl. HonorThe reception was held by ary bridesmaids were Shayna McKenna Atstupenas and the bride’s parents at the home of her grandparents, Larsen Meredith Faw. The Montague Farm. Justin Wade Cromer The rehearsal party was served as best man, with Collin Russell Evans, brother of given by the bridegroom’s parents at The O’Donnell the bridegroom, as junior House. best man. Groomsmen were Following a wedding trip to Chance Derek Collins, ThomSt. Lucia, the couple will reas Frederick Edmunds III, side in Sumter. Preston Dwayne McCloud,

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Nov. 9 edition, deadline is noon on Oct. 29 Nov. 30 edition, deadline is noon on Nov. 19 Dec. 7 edition, deadline is noon on Nov. 26 Dec. 28 edition, deadline is noon on Dec. 17 Jan. 4, 2015 edition, deadline is noon on Dec. 23 Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The usual deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from www.theitem.com. Please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality. To have your photo returned, provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Photos may also be e-mailed to rhonda@theitem.com. All photographs must be received by the Monday deadline. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264.

ANNOUNCEMENT FEES: $95: Standard wedding announcement with photo $90: Standard wedding announcement without photo $75: Standard engagement announcement with photo $70: Standard engagement announcement without photo If you would like your announcement to include information that is not on The Sumter Item’s form, there will be an additional $50 charge.

DEBUTANTE DEADLINE The Sumter Item will publish debutantes on Nov. 30. Photos of individual debutantes will run at this time with club information. Copy will include only that requested on the form, which can be picked up at 20 N. Magnolia St. Photos must be supplied. We will run only one photo of each debutante, regardless of the number of balls she is attending, so each girl will pay only $50. Deadline is Nov. 1. They can be mailed or brought to the office. Please be sure all spellings are correct. No changes can be made for errors in spelling, names of escorts, etc., after Nov. 15. The Sumter Item will not accept information from individual debutantes; all forms and photos should come from a club representative. For questions, call (803) 774-1221. Information may also be emailed to ivy@theitem.com, provided it follows exactly the format of the form. To mail photographs and forms: The Sumter Item, Attn: Ivy Moore P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151 Group photos of debutantes and their escorts will be published on a space-available basis after the balls have taken place. A fee of $100 per group photo will cover publication of the photo, along with name of club, date and location of ball, names of debutantes and escorts. All information must be typed. Include a daytime phone number for contact person.

BY JENNIFER FORKER The Associated Press This Halloween, lighten things up with luminaries. There are lots of quick, do-ityourself projects to make the flickering lights that welcome partiers or trick-ortreaters. Besides their welcoming glow, luminaries can add sophistication or fun to a sidewalk, staircase, fireplace mantel or front stoop, says Eddie Ross, East Coast design editor for Better Homes and Gardens. And you can make them from a variety of everyday objects, from milk jugs to glass jars to paper bags. Ross has a slew of illuminating ideas at bhg.com, and there are more at Pinterest. com/Halloween and other websites. Just insert one or more battery-operated votives or a string of 25 holiday lights into any of these DIY projects:

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SOPHISTICATED • Drill holes any size into a real or fabricated gourd or pumpkin. Use patterns or lines, or try monogramming your initial. For a pumpkin, cut an access hole at the bottom and clean out the goo from there. Ross recommends using a white or sugar pumpkin. The latter are used for baking; grocery stores sell them. • Drizzle fake blood down the outside of a clear-glass cylinder, then wrap it with parchment paper and secure with double-stick tape. “It looks like something you see when you’re putting slides under a microscope,” says Ross. “It’s sophisticated and pretty but creepy, too.” • Remove labels from empty steel cans and punch holes in them with an awl and hammer, either randomly or with a design. • From the blog Making Lemonade: Wrap a glass vase in vellum or freezer paper, both of which are translucent; cut the paper to fit the vase. Add stickers to the unpatterned side of the vellum or the waxy side of the freezer paper, then rewrap and tape the paper — sticker side on the inside — to the vase with clear tape. (http://makinglemonadeblog.com/diyhalloween-decor-witch-luminaries )

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Better Homes and Gardens suggests lighting up Halloween night with luminaries. Do-it-yourself projects include drilling gourds and pumpkins with random holes or in a pattern then inserting batteryoperated votives.

FUN • Decoupage the outside of any glass jar in orange tissue paper and add a pumpkin face using whatever is on hand — a permanent black marker, stickers or googly eyes. • For a mummy look, wrap a glass jar with gauze bandages and glue on two googly eyes, or wrap black-paper facial features beneath vellum or masking tape for a similar look. • Using an orange paper bag (similar in size to paper lunch bags and available at most discount stores), cut out a pumpkin face from one side. Insert a smaller yellow or white paper bag with the votives inside. • From the blog Family Corner: Paint the outside of a glass jar with white acrylic paint, let it dry completely, and then draw on a ghostly face using a permanent black marker. Fill it in using black acrylic paint. Use different base colors — orange, red, green, purple — to create monsters. (http://www.fami-

lycorner.com/crafts-kids-family-2/ghost-luminaries.html ) • From iSaveAtoZ blog: Rinse several gallon-size plastic milk jugs. Cut a small opening near the bottom of each jug for inserting individual strings of white holiday lights, or connect three or four jugs with one long string of lights. On a flat, clean side of each jug, draw a ghost face. (http://www.isavea2z. com/easy-halloween-craftideas-milk-jug-ghosts ) • Take discount-store glow sticks to a party-supplies store and ask the clerk to insert them into yellow or white balloons before inflating the balloons with helium. Or buy a small helium tank; they range from $40 to $50 at party stores. Use a permanent black marker to draw spooky faces on the balloons. Stop there or go one step further and cover each balloon with cheesecloth. “It will make them glow,” says Ross, who recommends lining a sidewalk or front porch with these.

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YESTERYEAR, FROM PAGE C1 one of the principal speakers of the opening session • Radio station WFIG under construction for the past eight weeks is nearing completion of construction and tests and expects to begin regular broadcast service to Sumter and surrounding territory at an early date. Studios are located at 43 North Main St. above Mitchell’s Drug Store. The station is owned and operated by Julius S. Brod, of Sumter, formerly connected with Brody’s Department Store, and is managed by Doug Youngblood. • The firm of F.E. Gibson & Son, Inc. is now open at 115 North Main St. The new firm will do a general insurance, life insurance and real estate business.

50 YEARS AGO – 1965 Jan. 13-19 The Lincoln High School Bulldogs played three quarters of so-so basketball Friday night then came along in the fourth quarter to look like a polished team as they took a 67-63 victory from the Barr Street Tigers. Allen Hargrove led Lincoln with 24. He was followed by Phenis Brockington with 13, and James Chandler with 8. • Typing for Beginners will be one of the courses to be offered by the Sumer Area Adult Education Center when classes get underway Jan. 25 for the 11th consecutive year. The course will be taught by Marilyn Smith. • Taking on the traveling California Cuties basketball team is a special game to benefit the new YMCA building is a group of talented young Sumter County coaches. The local Jayceesare sponsoring the game and the team is, from Furman High Larry Kirven, Wyman Taylor and Hugh Betchman; from Mayewood, Bobby Myers, E.M. Watt and Jerry Rankin; from Hillcrest, Gus Pringels and Richard Bradham; from McLaurin Junior High Luther Welsh; and from Sumter High Bob Matthews. • Better lighting for some of Sumter’s busiest streets is being planned by City Council, which yesterday approved a plan prepared by City Engineer Harold Bauer, with the assistance of Carolina Power and Light Co. The plan outlines improved lighting for most of Broad Street, Main Street from Canal Street to the city limits, Manning Avenue from the overhead bridge to the city limits, most of West Liberty Street from Sumter Street to the city limits, East Liberty Street from Harvin Street to Lafayette Drive and Guignard Drive from city limit to city limit. • Robert E. Stafford, 21, is Sumter County’s Outstanding Young Farmer for 1964. Stafford was named for the honor at last night’s OYC banquet, jointly sponsored by the Jaycees, Supertane Gas Co. and Suburban Propane Gas Co. • Golfer Annette Roddey posted low score yesterday at Spring Valley Country Club at Columbia to top the field in the one-day tournament. Miss Roddey turned in a good 76 over a long, trying course which was a splendid effort. • The current popularity of folk music has focused national attention on a Sumter musical group, known as the Poplin Family on the discs they have cut, but better-known locally as the “Country Ramblers.” Originally composed of China Poplin on the five-string banjo, Edna Poplin on the guitar, David Jackson, guitar, and Bill Poplin, mandolin, the group

has added two new members — Wilbur Jackson, lead guitar, and Jim Bishop, bass. • Sumter’s most colorful and exciting event – the Iris Festival – will begin its 1965 version on May 1 and conclude May 9. General chairmen for this year’s Festival are Bob Royall and Bill Nettles. The Second Annual Sumter Horse Show, co-sponsored by the Council of Garden Clubs and the Jaycees, will open the Iris Festival. • High scoring Morris College downed Voorhees 104-97 Thursday and is looking forward to a date at Augusta, Georgia, Saturday night where they’ll meet the Paine College quintet. Morris is 6-3 overall and 1-1 in SEAC play. The Hornets dropped their game to Florida Memorial by 88-81 last time out but made up for it. Coach Andy Pollard saw a game come back by his boys prove successful. They trailed 18 -2 in the early moments of the game but whittled the Voorhees lead to 47-43 by halftime. In the third period the hornets moved ahead for keeps…

25 YEARS AGO – 1989 Oct. 13-19 The Redcoats invaded Sumter Thursday and the near-capacity crowd at patriot Hall surrendered with no resistance. The strike force consisted of 16 crimson-jacketed men – the touring Glenn Miller Orchestra – ably led by conductor Larry O’Brien and abetted by two vocalists. From the opening strains of the theme, “Moonlight Serenade,” to the encore, a dizzying rendition of “Bugle Call Rag” in which drummer Joe Webber went wild, the musicians easily captured the admiration of members and guests of the SumterShaw Community Concert Association. • Samaritan House administrators say a $28,500 grant needed to renovate the shelter was on the verge of approval when state officials were ordered to divert the money to the hurricane relief effort instead. Without the grant, Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties’ only shelter for the homeless may have to close this winter, Chairman Jim Peters of the Samaritan House board of directors said Thursday. • Local officials are seeking residents’ cooperation in helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their contractors clear tree limbs and debris. Sumter’s Assistant City Manager Talmadge Tobias said the corps, which began work Friday morning, is using heavy equipment that could scar residential property if tree limbs and other debris are picked up directly from yards. “We just cannot go up into people’s yards,” Tobias said, adding that the city could be held liable for any damage caused during the cleanup.” To prevent this residents are being asked to place all tree debris and other burnable items on the public right of way and off private property. • Clarendon County Council occupied itself with financial matters in a special meeting held Friday afternoon after a week of meeting with Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance representatives. County Administrator Ray Brown and Council Chairman Betty Roper said most of the county’s damage would be covered by their insurance carrier. However, the council approved an $800,000 master lease contract to help finance repair and cleanup operations until both insurance

In fact, Lonon almost always includes a tribute to his old friend Pinkney, with many of the songs no doubt taken from the Untouchables’ tribute CD to Bill Pinkney and the Original Drifters. That also means there will be plenty of good dancing music, whether it’s the shag, line dancing, fox trot or just about anything else, short of a polka. In fact, Lonon practically guarantees folks “will be up on their feet dancing.” Newman said 4th Fridays “will return next year and

still be in front of the Opera House,” even though the city is not sure “right now about the future of the green space.” As for the music, she said, “We won’t sign bands up until after the first of the year, but we plan on keeping a nice variety. This year we had beach, oldies, country, rock and soul. Who knows what we’ll have next year, but it’ll be a nice mix so there’s something for everybody.” On Friday, Sumter music lovers can hear Terence Lonon and the Untouchables performing from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 4th Fridays on the

Main Street green across from the Sumter Opera House. Main Street will be closed between Hampton Avenue and Liberty Street during the concert; however, plenty of parking is available in the Opera House parking lot and in the lot behind the green space. Admission to 4th Fridays is free, refreshments are available for purchase, and no coolers are permitted. 4th Friday is a family-friendly event. Bring a chair or blanket so you can rest your feet after all that dancing Lonon predicts you’ll be doing — or just to be comfortable while listening to the music.

payments and reimbursements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are received. • Sumter High School suffered its fourth consecutive loss and saw its record dip to 1-7 with a 19-7 loss to Spring Valley at Harry Parone Stadium Friday night. Spring Valley took the opening kickoff and drove 79 yards with Chad McKnight scoring from the 19-yard line with 8:37 left in the opening quarter. The Vikings led 6-0 after Marty Simpson’s point-after attempt was wide left… • Like many Americans, Sumter’s Bartow S. “Bo” Shaw has some pretty strong feelings about the current capital gains tax cut debate. But even Shaw was shocked when, about three weeks ago, he got a call from the White House inviting him to come and express his feelings to President George Bush. Shaw, founder and president of Shaw, McLeod, Belser & Hurlbutt Inc., a forestry consulting firm, attended a Sept. 21 meeting of Bush, Chief of Staff John Sununu, Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady and 17 forest land owners and forestry consultants from around the country to discuss how the timber industry is affected by capital gains taxes, which are the taxes on long-term investments such as land, buildings and stocks. • For five months, police have unsuccessfully tracked the killers of Joyce Robinson, a 29-year-old businesswoman en-

gaged to marry a state trooper. Authorities were confident the first weeks of their investigation, because the killers were sloppy and left plenty of clues. • Rose Metz is the Guild artist featured in the Gallery Gift Shop for the month of October. The well-knownwatercolorist and instructor has studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art under Peter Paul Dubaniewicz, with John Chumley at the Fort Worth Museum of Western Art and at the University of South Carolina. In Europe, she has studied sculpture at the Fortman Studios, Florence, Italy, painted with Trevor Tanser in Peterboro, England, and at the Fortman Studios in Florence, Italy. • Sumter School District 17 has at least 17 new students who moved to Sumter after their homes were destroyed by Hurricane Hugo. Of the new students, at least three are from the Charleston area. Eight are from Clarendon School District 2, and at least two are from Clarendon 1. Three have moved into the district from Sumter School District 2. Most of the new students from Clarendon County and District 2 will likely remain in the district for the rest of the year, said Dr. Earl Vaughn, assistant superintendent for administration. • Sumter City Council named Assistant City Manager Talmadge Tobias as its choice to replace City Manager Horace Curtis, who will retire at the

end of this year. The unanimous decision was announced after an executive session during council’s meeting Tuesday night. “I think you made a wise choice,” Curtis told the council. “I felt that way when I hired him a few years ago.” • The United Way of Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties has been more visible in the community during the last three weeks than at any other time in its history, according to Julie Duke, the organization’s director. And she says the United Way has never needed as much financial support as it needs right now. “The United Way was very visible during the storm,” Duke said. “All of our agencies were reaching out to everybody to help with their needs.” • Hillcrest High School is searching for a new head basketball coach for its boys’ basketball team following the announcement Wednesday that Vernon DeFee will vacate the post to become assistant principal at Mayewood High. “As you go along in your professional career, you set longrange goals as well as shortterm goals,” DeFee said. “I’ve been coaching and teaching for 22 years now. When I got my master’s degree, I planned to get into administration sometime down the road. I felt like the time was drawing closer to make that move.” Reach Sumter Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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Terence Lonon and the Untouchables are shown playing a recent Christmas concert.

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To the right next to Edward’s are Perfection Bakery, the former NBSC and a Top Dollar Store. They were razed to make room for an addition to Edward’s in 1968. The store’s 1958 opening was highly anticipated, and it was immediately successful, remaining so for many years.

Edward’s was popular Main Street ‘dime store’ Reflections revisits one of Sumter’s most well-known and popular 5, 10 and $1.00 stores. In August of 1958 Edward’s store opened on Main Street and enjoyed immediate success. The Sumter store was one of the newest and largest Edward’s stores to open in South Carolina. The building changed the look of the downSammy Way town area REFLECTIONS and helped increase the number of shoppers to frequent downtown. The information used to prepare this article was obtained from The Sumter Item archives and segments are being reprinted with a minimum of editing. Mrs. Lena Kronsberg of Charleston, mother of Edward Kronsberg, company president, will cut the traditional ribbon as she has at all Edward’s store openings. The public will then be allowed to tour the facility and view the merchandise. The store has been traditionally viewed as “31 Stores in One,” and has thousands upon thousands of items conveniently arranged and displayed, including hosiery, notions, hair goods, jewelry and drugs for the convenience of the busy shopper. Other sections of the main floor are devoted to infants’, children’s, boys’ and ladies’ wear; men’s wear, toys, stationery, party goods, ladies’ novelties, as well as dry goods, white wear, hardware, house furnishings, house wares, etc. A 1958 Rambler will be given away in celebration of the grand opening to some lucky visitor to the store. Maxwell Lehrer, a native of Toccoa, Georgia, and a graduate of Wofford College, will serve as the company manager. The owners of the store had searched the downtown for a number of years to find a suitable location. The Edward’s Company secured leases on three store buildings owned by F.B. Creech and the Charles G. Rowland Estate and occupied by the Liberty Furniture Co., Sumter Gas and Power Co., and the Perfection Bakery. The leases were secured through the efforts of W.M. Hodge, local realtor.

The site was cleared of buildings by Boyle Construction Company, and a modern air-conditioned structure was built. The store featured the latest in lighting features, a sprinkler system and fireproof construction. Fixtures in the store were designed and installed by Ernest Goer and Goer Woodcraft Co. of Charleston and are modern and versatile to the nth degree. In addition to the spacious entrance doors on Main Street, Edward’s shoppers could park in the new municipal parking lot in the rear and enter from the west end of the store. The first Edward’s store opened in 1926 in Charleston, and after nine more stores were erected, the company finally opened in Sumter. In 1968 an announcement was made by Fulton B. Creech that an addition would be made to the Edward’s store on Main Street that would add 10,000 square feet to the facility. The buildings to be razed for the new addition “were to be the Perfection Bakery and the former home of the National Bank of South Carolina and radio station WFIG.” Demosthenes, McCreight and Riley, AIA, were selected as the architects for the expansion. The old National Bank of South Carolina occupies the site where the former Sumter County Courthouse once stood. The old courthouse was torn down in 1906 and replaced by the bank building. The building was purchased by Creech 12 years earlier when the National Bank of South Carolina moved into its new building farther up North Main Street. For a number of years, it was occupied by WFIG but had been vacant for a year. Edward’s opened its store in Sumter 10 years previously and enjoyed immediate success. Added space has allowed the addition of new and expanded lines of merchandise. The Edward’s facility eventually closed, and the building was then occupied by Maxway and CitiTrends which later closed their Main Street operations when their leases expired in February of 2012. The buildings were recently razed, and the area has been converted into a green space. Reach Sumter Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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Bulldozers tear down the Maxway and CitiTrends stores in 2013 to make way for future development on Main Street. Perfection Bakery, now located on West Liberty Street, and the National Bank of South Carolina, now on the corner of Warren and Broad streets, stood beside Edward’s store when it opened and for several years thereafter. However, they were demolished in 1968 to make room for an addition to Edward’s.

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Mrs. Ryan White, left, accepts keys to a new Rambler American from E.L. Williams, manager of the local Edward’s store. Mrs. White won the car at a drawing held in conjunction with the store’s grand opening.

Older Sumter residents will remember the Ducker and Bultman grocery store that once stood across from the former Edward’s location. This area, shown while being cleared for the construction of Edward’s, is currently the landscaped green space on Main Street, where the 4th Fridays concerts are held.

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Almost 20 Central Carolina Technical College students attended the annual statewide S.C. Technical College System Student Leadership Conference on Sept. 19 at Greenville Technical College. Student leaders from Student Life, Men in Motion, TRiO and ACT bonded with leaders from 16 technical colleges, and CCTC placed first in many of the day’s challenges. The conference featured guest speakers, breakout sessions and opportunities to interact and share ideas with fellow student leaders.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED Central Carolina Technical College student Joshua Johnson is the first CCTC student to be honored with the Phi Theta Kappa’s Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship, JOHNSON which helps PTK members overcome an unanticipated financial barrier preventing the completion of a college credential, associate degree or certificate while enrolled in a twoyear college. Joshua learned about his $1,000 scholarship on Sept. 20 during a web conference, and on Sept. 21 he joined Dr. Tim Hardee as a guest on the WDXY Good Morning Sumter Show. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of the two-year college.

GOLF TOURNAMENT Twenty-two four-person teams comprised of local business people participated in the Central Carolina Technical College Foundation Golf Tournament on Oct. 3 at Sunset Country Club. The annual tournament benefits CCTC Foundation programs and projects that support the College, including student scholarships, professional development for faculty and staff, and funding for instructional equipment and facilities. — Becky H. Rickenbaker

William Thomas Academy TRANSPORTATION IS THEME Our S.T.E.A.M theme for this month is transportation. In science, students are studying momentum, velocity, friction and forces and how these terms relate to the safety of vehicles and highway collisions. They are using technology to research the different brands of tires. They will be looking to find the proper traction control design for tires and its effect on the safety of vehicles. They will also learn the effect of friction on road/tire interaction for ground vehicles. Students will build a roller coaster as their engineering project this week. In addition, they will be building air powered cars. In art class, they have designed edible traffic lights and will be learning about perspective to create accurate street drawings. In math, students are using formulas to calculate momentum and velocity. — Lateasha Harris

Lee County District LEE CENTRAL HIGH The Distributive Education Clubs of America Organization at Lee County Career and Technology Center are asking students from Lee Central High to support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink collar shirts, pink T-shirts and/ or pink jackets with uniform khaki pants on Oct. 31. In addition, a $1 donation will be collected. Proceeds will be mailed to the American Cancer Society. The Lee Central High School JROTC students competed against approximately 15 schools in various drill events at Lower Richland High School. The cadets brought home trophies for second place in squad unarmed and fourth place in platoon unarmed.

WEST LEE ELEMENTARY Career/College Day was held at West Lee Elementary School on Oct. 7. The day centered around developing students’ knowledge and understanding

of educational, college and career opportunities utilizing teacher led stations focused on career pathways. A school-wide bullying assembly was held Oct. 15. The program educated and delivered tools to assist students in defusing confrontations with bullies while keeping their selfesteem and self-respect. A fall festival will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at West Lee. The event will offer a variety of family friendly activities. — Jonita Pearson

Sumter School District MAYEWOOD LEARNS ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST Dr. Henry Miller, whose parents were both Jewish survivors of the Holocaust, and his wife, Minda, visited Mayewood Middle School to speak to eighth-graders who have been studying the subject in history class. Mrs. Miller is the chairwoman of the Selden K. Smith Foundation for Holocaust Education. She and her husband are very active in holocaust education in South Carolina. The Mayewood students read “Prisoner B-3087,” a novel by Alan Gratz, about a boy who was imprisoned during the Holocaust. It is based on a true story, and Dr. Miller told the students he had read the book as well, and there were many parallels between what happened to the character in the book and his own parents.

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN THE NEWS The Sumter Career and Technology Center was well represented at the Sumter County Fair. The diesel technology, automotive technology and automotive collision programs had displays in the Agriculture Building. The culinary arts, early childhood, masonry, nail technology, clinical studies of health science, pharmacology, fire management and mechatronics programs were located in the Sumter County Civic Center. The center held its Breast Cancer Awareness assembly on Oct. 6. The Rev. Maggie Richardson, volunteer chaplain with Tuomey Healthcare System, was the guest speaker. The center is having a fall festival on Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is $5, and persons 60 and over will be admitted free. Fall food and treats will be for sale, and there will be a costume contest with categories for contestants aged 3 to 5, 6 to 10, and 11 and over. In addition to the food and costume contests, there will be games appropriate for children ages 3 and up, a bouncy house, face painting and a photo booth. A disc jockey will provide the entertainment. All proceeds will go to Family Career and Community Leaders of America.

GIFTED SCREENING SET All Sumter School District second-grade students will participate in a state-wide gifted screening assessment Oct. 2730. The purpose of this assessment is to help identify potential students for academically gifted and talented programs. It will include the administration of the Cognitive Abilities Test and Iowa Assessments. These assessments are mandated by the S.C. State Department of Education in accordance with S.C. State Board of Education regulations.

FIRST QUARTER ENDS Tuesday is the last day of the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year. The second quarter begins on Wednesday. Friday is an in-service/workday in Sumter School District, and

As the first quarter of the school year comes to a close, students and teachers are continuing to find the schedule filling up with various schoolwork and activities. In addition to their recent yard sale, the seniors had a hot dog lunch for their fundraiser on Oct. 15. Several high school classes have begun their yearly major projects. While juniors and sophomores turned in their thesis statements for their historical character sketches, seniors and juniors have turned in a descriptive setting paper and character sketch for their short story projects. In English class, sophomores turned in their final draft of their first critical book review, a literary critique of the classic novel “Silas Marner,” which they studied together in class. Also, Bear Tracks staff celebrated Yearbook Week with food and fellowship. Once again, the Bear Tracks yearbook will include captured school events through writeups, pictures and Aurasma (augmented reality in which students can use their smart phones to watch videos from the school year). On Oct. 8, a music team with four students and two leaders from Bob Jones University spent the day with students in grades 7-12. They visited with students before school, presented various aspects of their school during chapel, ate lunch with high school students and finished their time at SCS in the junior and senior Bible class. The Bob Jones University team paid high compliments to the students of SCS saying that they asked good questions and were attentive, friendly and receptive. — Miriam Marritt

Wilson Hall YARBROUGH WINS BEST IN SHOW Sophomore Lauren Yarbrough won Best of Show in Photography in the Sumter County Fair Art Show, and senior Brooklyn Prescott placed third overall in Best of Show. Wilson Hall students received 29 ribbons for their artwork in the show which was open to all students in Sumter County. The art teachers are Ashley Lareau, Mary Ann Reames and Tara Schumacher. The following students received first-place ribbons in their respective categories: sophomore Emily DuRant – photography; eighth-grader Shelby Guldan – drawing; seventh-grader Mallory Hobday – open media 3D; seventh-grader Sarah Jekel – open media 3D; senior Allison Owens – drawing and painting; fourth-grader Caitlyn Schumacher – sculpture; senior Anna Louise Segars – pottery; eighth-grader Ingrid Singleton – open media 2D; sixth-grader Kaitlyn Smith – open media 2D; and fifthgrader Mary Ellis Waynick open media. The following students won second place in their respective categories: eighth-grader Angelica Agno – drawing; sixth-grader Emily Gray – sculpture; seventh-grader Darden Kelly – open media 3D; senior Breanna Kimbrell – photography; eighth-grader Jade McIntosh – open media 2D; fifth-grader Brady Prescott – open media; and senior Samantha Wild – open media 3D. The following received third-place ribbons in their respective categories: sixthgrader Sarah Alexander – drawing; sixth-grader Abbie Beatson – painting; fifthgrader Carlie Fort – drawing; senior Cynthia Hall – open media; eighth-grader Grey Holler – open media 2D; fourth-grader Erika Mattar – drawing; fifth-grader Alex McLeod – open media; senior Addie Singleton – painting; and seventh-grader Taylor Ward – open media 3D.

THEVENET CROWNED QUEEN Senior Laura-Clare Thevenet was crowned the 43rd homecoming queen dur-

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014 ing halftime of the football game at Spencer Field on Oct. 10. The senior class nominated seven girls from the class to be on the homecoming court, and students in grades 9-12 voted for the queen. In addition to Thevent, the following seniors were elected to the court: Kendall Brogdon, Daisy Chumbler, Hannah Jordan, Hanna Niebuhr, Holly Scott and Hayley Smoak. A variety of activities took place to celebrate homecoming. Spirit week found students dressing up to the following themes: athletic jersey, crazy sweater, group dress-up, throwback Thursday, and extreme blue and white. Students arrived to campus the morning of homecoming to find the entire high school building decorated by the varsity cheerleading squad to the theme of Barons Travel through the Decades. From the 1920s to the 1990, each decade was represented with intricately painted banners and decorations. The student council sponsored the 41st annual homecoming parade which traveled the 4-mile route through nearby neighborhoods that afternoon. Each class in grades 6 through 12 sponsored a float, and every middle and high school student rode in the parade. Charles and Barbara Smith were the grand marshals for the parade.

FIELD TRIPS Hugh Hill and the seniors in his Advanced Placement Biology class went on the 38th annual fall field trip to 40-Acre Rock Heritage Preserve in Lancaster County on Sept. 30. On this trip, the students hiked through the woods and hills of the preserve, which is maintained by the Nature Conservancy of S.C., in order to study the plants and wildlife indigenous to South Carolina. The seniors in the Advanced Placement Physics class, taught by Micki Harritt, participated in Midway Physics Day at the S.C. State Fair on Oct. 14. Sponsored by the University of South Carolina Department of Physics and Astronomy, the program was created to provide a fun lesson in physics for high school students from around the state. High schools are invited to spend a day with the USC Physics Faculty and ride the Midway rides, discussing the physics of the forces involved. The professors volunteer their time to help explain the physics of the amusement park rides and answer questions, and members of the Society of Physics Students act as “physics mentors” to the high school students as they perform measurements of the amusement rides. The preschool classes visited the City of Sumter Fire Department Headquarters on Oct. 7 and the Aldersgate Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 13, and the kindergarten classes visited Richburg Farms on Oct. 17 to pick pumpkins. The third grade visited the Sumter County Museum on Oct. 17 for a puppet show, which teaches students about the history of Sumter County, sponsored by the Sumter Junior Welfare League. — Sean Hoskins

USC Sumter HALLOWEEN FUN USC Sumter will host two

events for Halloween fans. On Oct. 30 and 31, USC Sumter students, faculty and staff will create a fun family experience at the Halloween Carnival. Designed for kids 12 and under, the carnival will feature games, candy, hayrides and more. The carnival will be held at the USC Sumter Nettles Building from 6 to 9 p.m. both days. Admission for the Carnival is free. For the braver, and older, Halloween fans, USC Sumter will present a Haunted House on Oct. 30 and 31. The Haunted House will be in the Nettles Building and will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, and from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday. Admission for the Haunted House is $5. USC Sumter students promise a memorable experience for those who “dare to be scared!” — Misty Hatfield

Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Summerton Early Childhood Center wore various colors throughout the week to signify that it is a bullyfree school. Caroline Grant, counselor at Clarendon County Behavior Health Services, spoke to students about how to stop bullying. “Do not be a Bully, Be a Buddy” was the central point of her message. Each student signed his or her name to a banner as a pledge to “Lend a Hand and Take a Stand against Bullying.” SECC staff and students joined schools around the state and globe in promoting Safe Routes to Schools on Oct. 8. Walk to School South Carolina encourages students to eat smart and be involved in physical activities. Students and staff wore their walking shoes and participated in three strolls around the playground. A variety of delicious muffins were consumed by moms at the annual Muffins for Moms on Oct. 10. Thanks to all moms who attended and showed how much they care.

ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY Save the Children has run in-school and afterschool programs at SECC and St. Paul Elementary for the past nine years. Children grades K-5 receive reading support, 30 minutes of moderate physical activity and nutrition education. These programs instill a love of reading, help children read at grade level and allow them to lead healthier lives. Caring individuals from across the United States and world help support these programs through their sponsorship of a local child. Sponsorship funds also support the purchase of books for the media center and literacy lab. In addition, it provides the licensing for the Accelerated Reading Program that the entire school uses. Not only do sponsorship funds support Save the Children’s programs; they allow students to receive correspondence from their sponsors on a regular basis, giving them a window to the world outside their own. Through the exchange of letters, sponsors and students get to know each other. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.org/usa — Beverly Spry

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Seven Thomas Sumter students were winners in the Sumter County Art Fair Show. Front row, from left: Christopher Hepler, Ally Moses and Peyton Arrants. Second row, from left: Connor Mouzon, Reaghan Avery, Madison Moore and Jenna Meadows. Students won in the respective categories: Grades 3-5 — Ally, third in painting; grades 6-8 — Connor, first in drawing, Christopher, second in drawing, Peyton, third in drawing, and Reaghan, third in drawing; grades 9-12 — Jenna, first in mixed media, and Youth Best in Show, Madison, first. — Kim Roedl

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Gardner shows ‘fascinating sense of artistry’ A REVIEW BY JANE G. COLLINS Special to The Sumter Item Many people never have a defining moment, an epiphany that points them in the right life direction. Artist Fran Gardner, however, is fortunate to have experienced that momentous event, and it has made a difference in her life and career. During her artist’s talk for “Laws of Variation,” currently at the University of South Carolina Sumter’s University Gallery in its Anderson Library, she shared information to help identify her as a person and a working artist. Gardner was noticeably overwhelmed by Laura Cardello’s curating, proclaiming she had never seen the total collection hung before but this was the way she had envisioned it. In 2012 Gardner was selected as National Park Artist-In-Residence at Chaco National Historical Park in New Mexico. During the day she studied the petroglyphs and at night worked on 30 8-by-8-inch pieces that are installed permanently in the Visitor Center. More importantly, she made the decision that she really wanted to be an artist. She taught art and worked on pieces, but she wedged that work in between being a teacher, mother and wife. The petroglyphs there (other National Park petroglyphs have existed since B.C. 2000), part of the Anasazi Chacoan village area that began in the ninth century, raised the question of not how they were made — chiseling directly on rock surfaces cultural symbols that reveal tribal society, religious and personal meaning and not to be confused with hieroglyph-

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The paintings of Fran Gardner reflect her personal nature and are motivated by “the intimate and ephemeral account of her perception of our shared history, present and future.” Her work can be seen in the University Gallery located in the Anderson Library at USC Sumter through Nov. 24. ics (symbols to represent words) — but why. She formulated five rules to guide her. First, practicality, the size of the work had to be simplified. At the time she was cutting and finishing each surface, but when she found a bargain on materials, she decided to save herself sawing time and use what she could get in bulk. Second, she would hold nothing precious. If one part was gorgeous and she felt the rest

was awful, she would work around the good part adding texture or other design to improve the integrity of the picture. Three, each piece had to “click.” There needed to be a sensory connection and an emotional experience for her, much like what must have motivated the early work on the sandstone cliffs. Next, art had to be a priority in her life. She retrained her family (fortunately her children were older)

to respect her dedicated studio time by telling them if they called on her, “I will be working today until 5.” Even though she does not spend every day with those hours, she has built herself more time to explore her artistic vision, setting aside eight hours at least three days a week. Last, she would see her projects through, not giving up until she had learned something from the experience. That decision included a lesson in giving her work titles. She had packed an exhibit to send to Florida, but when she looked at the crates, something seemed wrong. She felt that her art was speaking to her, asking for names. She held each piece, meditated and let the works suggest. “Bow Echo, for example,” came readily to her mind as a work that proclaimed its title. Brown and blue, a central shape surrounded by brown rectangles and printing, it reflects much of her material choices—fabric, thread and paint often used collage-like. It was a relief to hear her emphasize that many of the Indian petroglyphs appeared to be personal in nature, and that in much of her own work she was motivated by the “intimate and ephemeral account of her perception of our shared history, present and future.” Many of her exhibit collages are titled “personal,” allowing the viewer to enjoy the intricacy of her layered textures without feeling guilty about understanding the personal message. Her “Daily Paintings” are studies of color, varied shapes and wire forms. There is a great sense of rhythm in them.

Even though local artist John Cotner, who also has an exhibit at USC in the Upstairs Gallery, asked if she were motivated by music as he is, especially the drum beat, she stressed her emotional connection to the atmosphere of the petroglyphs. “Mark Leaving: Morpheme” accentuates her use of minimal language to create a feeling of written communication, a technique also found in several of her pieces in 1-15 and later used to actually include part of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven.” The language is not always identifiable, but she uses the concept to re-enforce the theory that underlying the actual Indian work and her exhibit is a desire to communicate on some level. There is a wonderful sense of continuity in her exhibit, not just because of the paintings’ size but her delicate, carefully selected textures-burlap, leather, slick, rough— and forms of the circle—spirals, spread ovals, undulating half ovals and circles. Group One subtly includes repetition of colors—yellow, blue, red, brown and black; Group Two seems unified with recurring shapes and intricate texturing. There is a wonderful sense of charm, of simplicity of obvious shape redefined and enhanced with fiber and needle art given added dimension with color and composition. Fortunately, the artist herself has admitted that much of the “message” is personal; however, there is no mistaking the fascinating sense of artistry involved in each piece. “Laws of Variation” will remain at the gallery through Nov. 24. Admission is free.

Mystery plant is a small, succulent shrub BY JOHN NELSON Curator, USC Herbarium This one is for the fiddler crabs, sandpipers, snails and everybody and everything else that lives in or otherwise enjoys our beautiful coastal estuaries. It’s a plant of open salt flats or meadows landward of the beach, places that tend to be frequently flooded by salt water during high tide and then drained away when the tide goes out. These sorts of places are fascinating biologically, and there are plenty of natural history stories here to be investigated. Our plant is technically a small shrub, and it is indeed a bit woody, at least on larger individuals. It is fairly common from New England all the way to the Gulf Coast, also occurring along much of the California coastline. The smooth, somewhat brittle stems tend to be upright as well as sprawling, and they come up from buried rhizomes. The whole plant is usually bright green. Sometimes they turn a bit red. This plant features “succulence” as a survival attribute, and it stores plenty of water in its tissues. The plants’ tissues are not only good at storing water; they contain a considerable amount of salt, which shouldn’t be a big surprise, considering the habitat. Plants adapted to habitats containing high concentrations of salt, whether at the coast or farther inland, are termed “halophytes,” and they generally feature complicated physiologies enabling them to endure life in a salty place. If you take a close look at a fresh plant, you’ll see a rather pronounced segmented look to the branches. The segments represent nodes up and down the stem, and the intervening internodes are a bit swollen and fleshy; sometimes a stem

will have a kind of beaded appearance. There are no real leaves to see, only scale-like places at each node. The nodes are opposite each other, up and down the stem. At the upper end of a given node, three very tiny, white flowers will be embedded within the tissue, just barely visible when they open up. It seems that growing on a tidal salt flat is a very harsh PHOTO PROVIDED environment for all the resiThis week’s mystery plant is found along the coast. Frequently flooded by sea water, it has a high sodium dents involved. There’s high content and a complicated physiology. solar radiation, high salt content in the soil, and then there is all that tidal influence. Interestingly, our Mystery Plant usually has, as does its neighbors, a variety of unrelated species which have adopted a similar “look.” Presumably, all of these unrelated species have keyed into a very successful suite of strategies for dealing with their surroundings. Our little marsh friend is edible, belonging to the same plant family (Chenopodiaceae) which gives us spinach Maxcy G. Cockerill, Jr. and beets. Actually, its taxoAir Force nomic status is a bit unsettled Rank: Airman First Class — maybe it’s more closely related to the amaranths? Next time you go crabbing or fishing along a tidal creek, be on the lookout for the oyster shells and for this little Mystery Plant. Makes a nice, crunchy snack. Good in salads, too. You won’t need to add salt. Answer: “Glasswort,” “Marsh samphire,” Sarcocornia pacifica John Nelson is the curator of the A.C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC Submitted by _______________________________ Phone ________________ 29208. As a public service, the Herbarium offers free plant Address ___________________________________________________________ identifications. For more information, visit www.herbarium. City ____________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________ org or call (803) 777-8196, or Veteran’s name ______________________________________________________ email nelson@sc.edu.

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Farm grows so-called ‘living fossil’ trees Ginkgo biloba leaves harvested for extract BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

inkgo biloba trees are often called “living fossils”

because their ancestry traces back to the Permian Era 270 million years ago. For centuries, extract from the leaves has been used as a remedy for dozens of ailments, and it is often used to improve memory and blood circulation. Because the trees can live to be more than 1,000 years old, some claim the herb can increase longevity. One of the largest, if not the largest, farms producing leaves for the extract is Garney Inc. on Ebenezer Road near Dalzell. Ronald Ross, vice president of operations for Garnay, said they have about 1,000 acres of ginkgo biloba in cultivation. Ross said the farm produces leaves for shipment to Europe. Garnay Inc. is a joint venture between two European pharmaceutical companies: Ipses in France and Schwabe in Germany. While ginkgo biloba trees are known for their beautiful golden color in the fall and their graceful growth patterns, anybody expecting to see a forest of ginkgo biloba at the farm will be disappointed. “It is a row crop,” Ross said. “We prune them back to two or three feet so we can handle them mechanically.” The green leaves are stripped off the plant by a modified cotton harvester in late summer, he said. Shop foreman Frank Johnson said the harvesters require several modifications. “They need bigger fans, more hydraulics and more horsepower,” Johnson said. “Most of the work is shipped out, but the design is done here.” The beefed-up harvesters strip the leaves off with a header, and the leaves are blown up into a basket, Ross said. After harvest, the leaves are dried in a huge, rotating cylindrical bin inside a metal shed before being pressed

Garnay Inc. Vice President of Operations Ronald Ross, above, stands in a field of ginkgo trees at the company’s farm near Dalzell on Tuesday. Garnay shop foreman Frank Johnson, right, maintains the farm’s modified cotton harvesters. PHOTOS BY JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM

into bales. “We load bales in 40-foot containers and ship to Charleston by truck,” he said. “From there they go to Ireland or Germany.” Ross said it takes about three weeks for the shipments to reach the extraction facilities in Europe. He said the parent companies did a nationwide search before locating the farm in Sumter County in 1985. “This area had just the right climate and soil,” he said. The farm was originally planted with 600 acres of ginkgo biloba, and the acreage was doubled to 1,200 in 1988. Ross said the reason the acreage is a little less now is because some of the acreage did not have proper drainage. “We lost some areas that are low and not well drained,” he said. “Ginkgo biloba likes well-drained soil. The wetter areas died out.” The ginkgo biloba trees have a reputation for giving off a foul odor, but Ross said that is not a problem at the Garnay farm. “The fruit of the female tree is fleshy, and when the flesh starts to deteriorate is when they smell,” he said. “With our pruning cycle, we never let plants mature. It takes 15 years before they produce fruit.” Because the leaves are used for a pharmaceutical product, the crop is carefully tracked and documented. “Every 10th bale is probed and analysis given to extracting facilities,” he said. “Everything is documented, from pruning process to end product. You can trace the product right back to which field it was grown in and when it was harvested.” The farm does not use herbicides, he said, and weeds are controlled by burning in a method similar to that which cotton farmers once used. The final product is extracted and put in pill or capsule form and sold all over the world, Ross said, adding that sales of the final product have been holding steady. “We plan on being here another 30 years,” he said. Ross said any consumers who wish to find a Garnayproduced extract in a locally available product can find it in Nature’s Way Ginkgold. “Some of the leaves will be from this place,” he said.

‘Fear index’ could signal more wild weeks on Wall Street NEW YORK (AP) — Europe’s economy sputters, oil prices plunge, and stocks start swinging wildly. Wall Street’s long-dormant “fear index” now predicts more turbulence ahead. The Chicago Board Options Exchange’s volatility index, known as the VIX, doubled during the past month: from 12 to 26. Although that’s nowhere near the 80 reached in the financial crisis, the recent spike

means traders are bracing for more big jumps and steep drops. Slowing growth in Europe and the developing world has stirred up lingering doubts among investors just as the Federal Reserve plans to wind down a bond-buying program that many considered a driving force behind the stock market’s five-year run. Traders have knocked the Standard & Poor’s 500 index

BUSINESS BRIEFS STSM offers training to serve hearing-impaired survivors As part of its new Underserved Survivor Series, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands is offering free training about providing services to deaf and hard-of-hearing survivors of sexual trauma. The event designed for social workers, counselors, law enforcement and

down 4 percent this month and retreated into their old hiding spots, U.S. and German government bonds. All of a sudden, Wall Street’s fear gauge looks relevant again. “We’ve gone from the S&P 500 hitting all-time highs to losing all its gains for the year in just a month and a half,” said JJ Kinahan, TD Ameritrade’s chief strategist, referring to the benchmark index for U.S. stocks.

health care providers is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12 at Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 115, Columbia. In some cases, the course can count for continuing education credits. For more information or to register, visit stsm.org. This event is co-sponsored by the South Carolina Council Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. STSM is a private, nonprofit entity that provides a variety of support to

“There has been a sea change in how people are viewing the market.” The past week was especially turbulent. As markets plunged Wednesday, the VIX reached levels last seen in June 2012, when worries about the European debt crisis gripped global markets and the U.S. economy’s fitful growth kept investors on edge. By Friday, as markets rallied, it slid back to 20 — its historical average.

survivors of sexual assaults as well as preventative education.

SAFE opens new branch in Lugoff A credit union organized in 1955 at Shaw Air Force Base now has a 3,900-square-foot facility at 624 Highway 1 South, Lugoff. Replacing the Springdale Plaza location, the new branch features: • Four drive-up windows with twoway audio and video;

The index gained popularity during the financial crisis in 2008. With the global economy looking shaky, the “fear index” seemed to offer a useful look at what Wall Street insiders thought would happen next. The VIX is based on prices for S&P 500 options — contracts to buy or sell the stock index at a later date — and measures how much traders expect the stock market will move in the next 30 days.

• Four inside frontline stations; • Two member service representative offices; • A drive-up ATM; • A safe-deposit vault; and • Other improved services. SAFE has more than 108,000 members, 18 branches and two in-school facilities serving eight counties. It also has $886 million in assets and 299 employees. For more information, contact Lynn Wright at (803) 469-8600, extension 2265.

STOCKS: THE MARKET WEEKLY REVIEW

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Name

Wk Last Chg Chg

A-B-C ABB Ltd 20.44 +.07 +.04 ACE Ltd 104.61 +1.69 -.29 ADT Corp 32.83 +.87 +.69 AES Corp 13.29 +.31 +.04 AFLAC 57.01 +1.15 +.49 AGCO 43.53 -1.70 +1.45 %/ 7XIIP AT&T Inc 34.08 +.44 -.17 AbbottLab 40.86 +.87 -.68 AbbVie 53.37 +.47 -1.60 %FIV*MXG Accenture 76.62 +.47 +.80 Actavis 224.73 +2.66 -11.89 AMD 2.72 +.08 ... AecomTch 30.04 +1.06 +.77 AerCap 38.21 +.83 +.21 %IVSTSWXP Aetna 75.39 +1.96 -2.04 Agilent 52.27 +.56 -1.37 %KRMGS K AirProd 129.01 +1.30 +6.05 AlaskaAir s 44.70 +.90 +2.24 Albemarle 54.59 +.70 -.44 AlcatelLuc 2.40 +.04 -.02 %PGSE Alibaba n 87.91 -.94 +2.03 Allergan 177.49 -.51 -10.12 AllisonTrn 28.64 +.34 +1.20 Allstate 60.64 +.78 -.52 AllyFin n 21.61 +.56 +.74 %PTLE26W AlpAlerMLP 18.40 +.05 +.27 Altria 45.66 +.49 -1.06 %QFIZ R Ameren 39.67 +.09 +.10 AMovilL 24.03 +.26 -.09 AmAxle 17.42 +.27 +.84 AEagleOut 13.71 -.53 -.29 AEP 54.61 +.67 +.72 AEqInvLf 23.30 +.32 +1.91 AmExp 82.58 +2.34 -2.41 AmIntlGrp 50.76 +1.36 +.80 AmTower 93.17 +.71 -1.54 AmeriBrgn 75.84 +.82 -1.06 Ametek 48.83 +1.42 +1.42 Amphenol s 48.03 +.83 +2.33 Anadarko 88.52 -1.05 +.15 AnglogldA 10.02 -.43 -.77 ABInBev 106.45 +2.60 +.19 Annaly 11.20 ... +.02 AnteroRes 50.21 -2.23 +2.83 Aon plc 80.97 +1.04 +.52 Apache 72.85 -.38 -7.06 AptInv 33.51 -.25 +.76 ApolloGM 22.02 +.79 +.01 ArcelorMit 12.40 +.09 +.38 %VGL'SEP ArchDan 44.50 +1.33 -1.86 ArmourRsd 3.96 +.02 ... Ashland 100.42 +1.41 +2.14 AssuredG 21.95 +.25 +.45 AstraZen 67.81 +.25 -.60 AthlonEn 57.93 -.15 -.15 AtlPwr g 2.40 -.06 +.44 AtlasEngy 40.04 +.16 +7.63 AtlasPpln 36.64 +1.00 +3.02 %Y6MGS K AutoNatn 49.30 +1.08 -2.02 Avon 11.25 -.07 +.01 Axiall 38.96 -.91 +3.76 BB&T Cp 35.20 -.29 -1.89 BHP BillLt 59.04 +.32 +3.31 BP PLC 41.44 +.72 -.10 BRF SA 24.63 +.68 -.47 BakrHu 53.13 +1.12 -3.55 BalticTrdg 3.43 +.02 +.25 BcBilVArg 11.13 +.23 -.18 &GS&VEH TJ BcoSantSA 8.64 +.29 -.06 BcoSBrasil 6.16 +.26 +.04 BkofAm 16.21 +.13 -.27 BkNYMel 36.36 +.20 -.53 Barclay 13.75 +.25 -.57 BarVixMdT 14.29 -.42 +.42 B iPVix rs 38.58 -1.75 +2.73 BarrickG 13.41 -.37 -.07 BasicEnSv 14.27 +.21 -1.28 Baxter 67.24 -.94 -4.01 BectDck 121.73 +.95 -6.14 BerkH B 137.09 +2.39 +.33 BerryPlas 23.95 +.20 +.67 BestBuy 31.34 +.06 +.85 &&EVVIXX BioMedR 21.00 +.10 +.74 Blackstone 29.30 +.41 -.30

BlockHR 29.91 +.52 +1.47 BdwlkPpl 16.66 -.24 +.06 Boeing 123.24 +2.95 +1.74 BonanzaCE 40.83 +.40 -.87 BorgWrn s 54.98 +.46 +3.12 BostonSci 11.37 -.08 -.55 BoydGm 9.83 -.17 +.76 Brandyw 14.22 -.16 -.08 Brinker 51.79 +.17 -.33 BrMySq 50.42 +1.20 +.14 Brookdale 31.42 -.06 +.08 Buenavent 11.11 -.10 -.48 BurgerKng 29.50 +1.02 +.21 C&J Engy 20.65 +.56 -1.78 CBL Asc 17.71 +.06 +.36 CBRE Grp 28.98 +.37 +.55 CBS B 52.35 +1.17 +2.44 CBS Outd n 29.64 +.66 +.70 CMS Eng 30.55 -.04 +.04 CNH Indl 7.85 -.26 +.39 CNO Fincl 16.60 +.50 +.17 CSX 33.86 +.88 +3.92 CVS Health 79.96 +1.15 -2.52 CYS Invest 8.87 +.02 +.17 CblvsnNY 17.43 +.14 -.05 CabotO&G 30.95 -.23 +1.61 'EP(MZI CallonPet 5.95 -.07 -.74 Calpine 20.70 +.23 -.49 Cameco g 16.49 +.56 +.45 Cameron 57.35 -.22 -.55 CampSp 42.04 +.44 -.15 CampusCC 6.38 -.13 -.13 CdnNR gs 65.30 +1.44 +.81 CdnNRs gs 34.31 +.90 -.04 CP Rwy g 199.50 +5.69 +10.13 CapOne 76.43 -2.10 -3.93 'EVFS'IV CardnlHlth 73.62 +1.49 -1.90 CareFusion 56.34 +.01 -.88 CarMax 46.71 +.83 +1.11 Carnival 34.92 +.23 -.59 Caterpillar 95.05 +1.81 +2.62 Celanese 54.09 +.52 +1.81 Cemex 11.60 +.29 -.08 Cemig pf s 6.77 +.23 +.02 CenovusE 23.39 -.04 -.96 CenterPnt 23.17 +.62 -.91 CntryLink 38.86 +.56 -.27 ChesEng 20.16 -.63 +1.19 Chevron 111.80 +.74 -2.09 ChicB&I 48.08 +1.47 -1.30 Chicos 14.77 -.08 +.18 Chimera 3.08 +.01 -.01 CienaCorp 15.13 +.03 +.62 Cigna 89.04 +1.01 -1.55 Cimarex 109.14 -.60 -3.29 Citigroup 50.07 +.32 -.04 CitizFin n 21.92 +.12 -.36 Civeo n 12.14 -.26 -.32 'PMJJW26W CloudPeak 10.92 -.18 +.45 Coach 34.49 -.63 +.41 CobaltIEn 10.81 +.20 ... CocaCola 42.88 +.32 -1.59 CocaCE 41.11 +1.10 -.43 'SIYV ColgPalm 63.73 +.62 -1.56 Comerica 43.06 -1.36 -3.57 CmtyHlt 53.42 +.34 +.01 'SQWXO6W Con-Way 42.33 +.98 +.43 ConAgra 33.65 +.36 +.15 ConchoRes104.84 +.18 -.72 ConocoPhil 68.08 +1.15 -2.28 ConsolEngy 34.78 +.27 +2.29 ConEd 60.70 -.22 +1.57 ConstellA 84.05 +1.97 -1.78 Constellm 20.50 +.95 +1.55 ContlRes s 55.78 -.14 -1.00 Corning 17.75 +.25 -.42 Cosan Ltd 10.99 +.37 +.17 CousPrp 12.19 ... +.40 CovantaH 20.92 +.04 +.02 Covidien 82.20 -3.30 -10.73 CSVInvNG 4.56 +.09 +.26 CSVLgNGs 12.24 -.31 -.88 CredSuiss 25.60 +.42 -.63 CrwnCstle 80.84 +1.59 +1.51 CrownHold 46.22 +1.35 +2.42 CubeSmart 19.13 -.36 +.32 Cummins 130.53 -.04 +3.16

D-E-F DCT Indl DDR Corp DHT Hldgs (6 ,SVXSR DTE DanaHldg

7.91 +.10 16.86 -.22 6.16 +.12 76.98 +.10 17.74 +.04

+.34 -.31 +.63 -1.75 -.31

Danaher 74.79 +.60 Darden 48.68 +.32 DarlingIng 17.54 +.27 DeanFoods 13.53 -.12 Deere 83.29 -.83 DelphiAuto 63.09 +.75 DeltaAir 34.39 +1.07 DenburyR 12.42 -.38 DeutschBk 30.60 +.74 DevonE 58.17 +1.63 DiaOffs 37.03 -.90 DiamRk 13.15 +.10 DirSPBear 27.80 -1.08 (\+PH&YPP DrxFnBear 18.09 -.66 DxEnBear 20.91 -.55 DxEMBear 36.54 -1.17 DrxSCBear 17.52 +.17 (MV+1&IEV (MV+1R&YPP DrxEMBull 25.03 +.77 DrxFnBull 92.78 +2.97 (MV(+PH&V DrxSCBull 59.72 -.62 DrxSPBull 67.59 +2.47 DirxEnBull 71.90 +1.86 Discover 62.45 +.63 Disney 83.83 +2.09 DollarGen 59.95 +1.18 DomMid n 27.82 -.58 DomRescs 68.73 +.75 Dover 74.51 +1.07 DowChm 46.05 +1.29 DrPepSnap 63.09 +1.24 DresserR 80.75 -.06 DuPont 66.98 +.75 DukeEngy 78.43 +.26 DukeRlty 17.83 +.01 Dynegy 28.16 +.18 E-CDang 11.22 -.24 E-House 9.68 +.23 EMC Cp 27.11 +.22 EOG Res s 91.22 -.05 )4 )RK] R EQT Corp 83.42 -1.85 EagleMat 87.77 +2.36 EastChem 75.14 +.80 Eaton 61.44 +1.52 EVTxMGlo 9.52 +.16 Ecolab 107.89 +2.50 EdisonInt 58.76 +.37 EducRlty 10.80 +.09 ElPasoPpl 38.89 -.01 EldorGld g 7.00 -.29 EmersonEl 61.22 +.75 Emulex 5.26 +.12 EnbrdgEPt 35.06 -.22 Enbridge 45.22 +.09 EnCana g 18.63 -.24 Energen 59.11 +.18 EngyTEq s 57.65 +.91 EngyTsfr 62.10 -.39 ENSCO 37.78 -.34 Entergy 79.33 -.07 EntPrdPt s 37.47 -.54 EnvisnHlth 33.70 +.81 EquityCmw 24.62 -.11 EqtyRsd 65.90 -.38 EsteeLdr 72.18 +.40 )\GS6IW Exelis 16.02 +.25 Exelon 34.38 +.29 ExterranH 36.84 +.67 ExxonMbl 91.21 +.61 FMC Corp 56.49 +.35 FMC Tech 50.26 -.55 FMSA n 12.64 +.55 FNBCp PA 12.01 -.11 FamilyDlr 76.77 +.40 FedExCp 156.12 +4.19 FiatChry n 9.10 +.36 FibriaCelu 10.25 +.22 FidlNatF n 28.04 +.70 FstHorizon 11.47 +.07 *1EN7MPZ K FstRepBk 47.19 -.18 FT ConDis 31.16 +.33 FirstEngy 34.74 +.08 Flowserve 64.96 +1.47 Fluor 62.25 +1.15 FootLockr 53.47 +.79 FordM 14.02 +.04 ForestOil .74 -.01 *SVXVIWW FBHmSec 40.17 +1.23 FrankRes 51.71 +.79 FrptMcM 30.34 +.10 Freescale 16.54 -.06

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G-H-I +EFIPPM) VX GameStop 39.86 +.63 Gannett 27.69 +.36 Gap 35.74 -.75 +EW0SK GenDynam 120.87 +3.02 GenElec 24.82 +.57 GenGrPrp 24.15 +.12 GenMills 49.29 +.43 GenMotors 30.24 +.30 Genworth 12.70 +.22 Gerdau 4.60 +.09 GlaxoSKln 43.67 +.79 GlimchRt 13.34 -.02 GolLinhas 5.00 +.17 GoldFLtd 3.69 -.18 Goldcrp g 22.92 -.96 GoldmanS 176.91 +4.33 GoodrPet 10.85 -.18 GrafTech 4.35 -.01 GramrcyP 5.87 -.08 GraphPkg 11.64 +.05 GtPlainEn 25.24 +.23 GrtWBcp n 18.43 +.43 +VIIRF'SW GpTelevisa 33.02 -.01 GugSPEW 72.82 +.80 HCA Hldg 69.44 +1.21 HCP Inc 42.50 -.11 HSBC 50.19 +.63 HalconRes 2.92 -.15 Hallibrtn 52.60 +1.43 HarleyD 58.63 +1.55 HarmonyG 2.01 -.06 HartfdFn 36.09 +.52 HltCrREIT 67.00 -.55 HlthcreTr 12.48 +.01 ,IGPE1 HelixEn 22.51 +.11 HelmPayne 84.68 -1.91 Herbalife 45.43 -1.45 Hersha 6.57 -.02 Hertz 20.18 -.67 Hess 78.61 +.57 HewlettP 34.16 +.16 Hilton n 22.81 +.95 HollyFront 42.74 +.96 HomeDp 90.24 +1.36 Honda 31.13 +.22 HonwllIntl 90.06 +3.67 HostHotls 21.48 +.33 ,SZRER) Huntsmn 23.30 +.72 IAMGld g 2.36 -.11 ICICI Bk 52.16 +1.62 ING 13.45 +.59 -32 +ISTL iShGold 11.99 -.01 iSAstla 24.30 +.33 iShBrazil 45.08 +1.80 iShCanada 29.03 +.30 iShEMU 35.93 +.89 iShGerm 26.16 +.64 iSh HK 21.05 +.25 iShItaly 14.19 +.36 iShJapan 10.94 +.05 iSh SKor 56.80 -.08 iSMalasia 14.88 +.23 iShMexico 65.70 +.63 iShSpain 36.09 +.86 iSTaiwn 14.86 -.13 iShSilver 16.58 -.09 iShS&P100 84.24 +1.15 iShSelDiv 72.96 +.57 iShChinaLC 38.24 +.44 iSCorSP500189.77+2.34 iShUSAgBd110.52 -.15 iShEMkts 40.72 +.45 iShiBoxIG 119.98 -.05 iSSP500Gr 101.90 +1.32 iSSP500Val 86.43 +1.00 iSh20 yrT 121.07 -.68 iSh7-10yTB106.10 -.31 iSh1-3yTB 84.83 -.05 iS Eafe 60.64 +1.11 iSCorSPMid131.89 +.98 iShiBxHYB 91.77 +.77 iSR1KVal 95.93 +1.11 iSR1KGr 87.61 +1.11 iSR2KVal 92.88 -.34 iSR2KGr 126.18 -.28 iShR2K 107.48 -.32 iShUSPfd 39.40 +.06 iShREst 71.40 +.36 iShHmCnst 22.86 +.69 iShUSEngy 47.01 +.39 iShCrSPSm102.60 -.36 iShEurope 42.22 +.91

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How To Read The Market in Review The list includes the most active stocks in each exchange, as well as stocks of local interest. Stock Footnotes: cc â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PE greater than 99. cld - Issue has been called for redemption by company. d - New 52-week low. dd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Loss in last 12 mos. ec - Company formerly listed on the American Exchange's Emerging Company Marketplace. g - Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h - temporary exmpt from Nasdaq capital and surplus listing qualification. n - Stock was a new issue in the last year. The 52-week high and low figures date only from the beginning of trading. pf - Preferred stock issue. pr - Preferences. pp - Holder owes installments of purchase price. q â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Closed-end mutual fund; no PE calculated. rt - Right to buy security at a specified price. s - Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. wi - Trades will be settled when the stock is issued. wd - When distributed. wt - Warrant, allowing a purchase of a stock. u - New 52-week high. un - Unit,, including more than one security. vj - Company in bankruptcy or receivership, or being reorganized under the bankruptcy law. Appears in front of the name. Mutual Fund Footnotes: e â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ex-capital gains distribution. f â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Previous dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quote. n - No-load fund. p â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Redemption fee or contingent deferred sales load may apply. s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stock dividend or split. t â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Both p and r. x â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ex-cash dividend. Source: The Associated Press and Morningstar. Sales figures are unofficial. ITC Hold s 36.57 +.45 ITT Corp 40.73 +1.33 -88 )H ITW 83.39 +.32 Infosys 62.03 -.87 IngerRd 56.48 +1.57 IngrmM 23.69 +.39 IBM 182.05 +2.21 IntlGame 16.00 -.13 IntPap 46.66 +.53 IntlRectif 39.33 -.03 Interpublic 17.47 +.15 InvenSense 20.59 -.90 Invesco 36.69 +.84 InvMtgCap 16.32 +.04 IronMtn 32.37 +.24 iSh UK 18.38 +.36 iShCorEM 48.97 +.45 ItauUnibH 15.07 +.63

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J-K-L JPMorgCh 56.20 +1.12 JPMAlerian 49.83 +.24 Jabil 18.49 ... JacobsEng 45.96 +.73 JanusCap 14.27 +.17 JinkoSolar 22.57 -.21 JohnJn 98.70 +1.92 JohnsnCtl 40.92 +.23 JoyGlbl 52.17 +.63 JnprNtwk 19.48 +.29 KAR Auct 28.24 +1.13 /& ,SQI KBR Inc 18.08 +.34 KKR 20.48 +.57 KC Southn 115.79 -.62 KateSpade 25.15 -.37 Kellogg 60.92 +1.17 KeyEngy 3.86 +.03 Keycorp 12.35 +.16 KimbClk 106.26 +1.22 Kimco 22.81 -.14 KindME 89.91 -.27 KindMorg 36.81 -.01 KingDEn n 11.80 +.49 Kinross g 2.93 -.01 Knowles n 18.82 -.73 KodiakO g 10.34 +.04 Kohls 56.54 +.26 KosmosEn 8.88 -.14

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If You Want Your Home SOLD, C Mack Kolb 491-5409

Gwen Lee 460-9154

Retta Sanders 968-3925

Mary Alice Beatson 491-4969

Agent of th 506 ATLANTIC AVE.

3BR/2BA brick home on corner lot, fenced in backyard, 2 car garage, storage unit, and 2 year old HVAC unit. Move In Ready! Priced to sell, Home being sold “as is” Call Reggie @312-5961. $42,500

3070 SABRE DRIVE

One Pond! Very nice, well maintained home in Williamsburg Subd. Near Shaw AFB, town, and shopping. 3BR/2BA/FBR/2car gar. $169,900. Call Mary Alice @491-4969

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20 TIMBERCREEK RD. BISHOPVILLE

Over 2100sqft w/30x50 workshop. Home is in great shape. Lg GR w/HWD floors, Kit. w/all appliances. $88,500. Call Rusty Berry @803-428-8395

! SOLD

2915 BAIGO COURT

Immaculate 3BR/2.5BA, lg GR and MBR. Split floor plan w/Jack & Jill Bath. Front porch & lg deck. Storage Bldg, underground sprinkler, alarm, 2 car gar. $156,900. Call Renee Baird @491-8023

2870 PORCHER DRIVE

One of Sumter’s nicest custom built homes. 5BR/4BA/ (3)1/2BA, LR, DR, Family Rm, Sun Rm, office, double garage, too many custom features to mention on 1.3acres. Call Mack Kolb @803-491-5409. $849,000

20 GLADE DRIVE, WEDGEFIELD

5453 MEADOW DRIVE

Very well maintained home close to Shaw. Large corner lot, 3+ decks for outdoor living, living rm, large den. A must see! Call Gwen Lee. $89,900 @803-460-9154

1206 GERAINT ROAD

3BR/2BA home currently leased. $106,900. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 for more information.

718 E. CHARLOTTE AVE.

Great investment property! Seller selling property asis. 3BR/1BA, HWD floors, storage shed. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395. $30,000

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2391 SPRING VALLEY COURT

3101 BUSH LANE

Nice home in move in condition especially for first time buyer. New roof in 2012. Huge fenced in backyard. Corner lot. Well for irrigation. Call Retta Sanders @9683925

5520 PERSHING DRIVE

6490 MONTPELIER LANE

This is an extremely nice home with many amenities and on the 9th hole of Beech Creek Golf Course. $243,000. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 for more information.

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130 TRAILWOOD DRIVE

This is an extremely nice home in the popular Trailwood Subdivision. So many amenities come with this 4BR home, HWD, SS appliances, fenced BY. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395

4270 ELEANOR DRIVE

Good starter home. 3BR/1BA, ceramic tile in kit/ba, granite counter in kit/ba, seller is willing to sell some of the furnishings. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 $39,000

325 NORTH SALEM

Duplex unit in established area. 2BR/1BA each side, corner lot. $79,900. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409

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1900 POLARIS DRIVE

Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA home located in Hunters Crossing. 1668 sqft, Fenced backyard, two car garage. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

299 BELL RD. MAYESVILLE SC

Country setting w/approx 3.42AC, 3BR/2.5BA, Front and back porch. USDA eligible. $59,900. Call Renee Baird @491-8023

! SOLD

460 PRINGLE DRIVE

A great home in Heathlywood 4BR/2BA, have your formal rooms, dinning room, eat in kitchen, den, 2 car garage, carport on back of home. Call Hilda Jordan @491-8161

2395 W. OAKLAND AVE.

New construction on 1ac corner lot. 3BR/2BA, many upgrades! 2 car garage. Call Renee Baird @491-8023 $132,900.

! SOLD

518 W OAKLAND AVENUE

Brick home priced to sell quickly. Fireplace, 2 car garage and much more! Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961

2610 BETH AVE.

$134,000. Fabulous 3BR/2BA, 1690sqft, 2 car garage, brick fenced yard, cathedrals, LG kitchen. New roof 2013, paint 7/2014. Fresh and ready to move in. call Susan Weston @464-5900

! SOLD

4640 PEACH ORCHARD RD.

3BR/2.5BA, extra lg bonus rm w/fireplace-used as entertainment rm or extra family rm. Front porch, one car garage, inground pool. 2083 sq ft. $99,900 Call Renee Baird @491-8023

2005 HATTERAS WAY

$265,000. New 3782sqft, 5BR/3BA home in popular Beach Forest. 9ft smooth ceilings, fireplace, covered porch, 2FR, granite. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

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315 PINCKNEY

Very nice home w/HWD floors, new roof and hot water heater. Home has termite bond. Nice sunroom. Ideal for first time buyer. $48,000. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

2865 FOXCROFT CIRCLE

$182,500. Fabulous 4BR/2BA, 2 Car Gar., smooth ceilings, split plan w/granite, fenced yard, wood & tile, formal dining, covered porch & more! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

2025 GOLFAIR DRIVE

Precious split bedroom plan in Sunset Country Club neighborhood. Builtins, Fireplace, 3BR/2.5BA, 2 car garage. $157,000 Call Susan Weston @464-5900

! SOLD

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1790 KETCH AVENUE

2624 TRUFIELD DRIVE

Precious 3BR/2BA home. $96,000. Call Diane DuBose for appointment @840-0207

Well maintained 3BR/2BA home. Sits on a cul-de-sac. Beautiful landscaped yard w/fenced backyard and deck. All appliances convey. $114,000. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

41 SUMTER COURT

Openess is what you feel when you walk through the front door of this beautiful well maintained home in Manning. 2 car garage and a carport. Call Rusty Berry @803-428-8395

! SOLD

10 ENGLISH STREET

Beautiful well maintained home. 3BR/2BA, formal living & dining, Lg GR, all appliances include washer/dryer convey. Fence & sprinkler system. $148,500 Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

2617 MOONLITE DRIVE

Like NEW!! 4BR/2BA, fenced back yard, minutes to Shaw AFB. $136,500. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

920 WINDROW COURT

Exquisite custom built home! Beautiful inside and out. A definite must see for a buyer looking for quality. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 for more info. $420,000

! SOLD

390 MALLARD

Beautiful home with great kitchen. Kitchen has granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, SS appliances. Large Master Bedroom. Enclosed back porch. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925 $285,000

735 BREEZYBAY LANE

Beautiful home w/wood floors, high ceilings, millwork, huge master suite, living room. Split plan with tons of custom features! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

! SOLD

2185 HARBORVIEW

Beautiful home on the pond! So spectacular that you have to see in person to appreciate this immaculate property. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 $318,000

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3040 FOXCROFT CIRCLE

Beautiful home w/6ft privacy fence. All appliances including plantation blinds stay. Home has exceptional master suite & bonus rm. Call Rusty @428-8395 $189,900

! SOLD

Beautiful-Better than new! 4BR/3BA, fenced yard, formal DR/LR, spacious kitchen, granite, stainless app. Hdwd floors. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154 $250,000

385 TRAILWOOD DRIVE

Beautiful maintained home in great neighborhood with 3BR/2BA, large corner lot. Fenced yard, 2 car garage. Call Renee Baird @491-8023 $161,000

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Brick home w/new HWD floors in LR & DR & 2BAs. All appliances including 2 refrigerators & washer/dryer. Fenced Yd, new deck. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

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6229 SUMTER HWY.

306 W. CALHOUN

$219,900. Beautiful renovated 5BR/4BA, 3700 sqft, victorian! New roof 2012, 2 Master suites, lg rms, high ceilings, porches, garage, fireplaces, wood floors & more! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

605 TORREY PINES

Beautiful home in Lakewood Links. 4BR/2.5BA, Solid Surface Countertops, Wood Laminate Flooring, Dbl Garage, Home Warranty. $209,900. Call Gwen 803-460-9154

! SOLD

1995 HATTERAS WAY

Nice 4BR/1.5BA close to Georgia Pacific/Continental Tire and I-95. Large lot. Great Price. Call Gwen Lee @803460-9154. $72,500

3301 ASHLYNN WAY

Wonderful 4BR plus bonus room with a open floor plan home in Meadowcroft Sub. Cath ceiling in GR, stainless steel appliances, large deck & 2 storage building. Over 2500sqft. $230,000. Call Rusty Berry for more information 428-8395

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2BR/1.5BA, 1 car garage, fenced yard, storage shed. $34,500. Call Renee Baird @491-8023

108 ROBBINS AVENUE

Nice 3BR/2BA home in excellent neighborhood. $129,000. Close to Alice Drive schools & Sumter High-Call Diane @840-0207 for appointment.

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$245,000. New 4BR/2.5BA, 2972sqft home in Beach Forest! Dramatic open floor plan. Master Suite, Fireplace, wood, granite, 9ft smooth ceilings! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

44 ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE

Brick home on corner lot, being sold “as-is”. 3BR/1.5BA. Needs some TLC. $39,000. Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961

! SOLD

3535 KATWALLACE CIRCLE

$203,000. ON THE POND! 5BR/3BA, 3400 sqft, porch, fireplace, tankless water heater, 9ft smooth ceilings, wood floors, granite & more! Call Susan Weston @4645900

424 WEST HAMPTON AVENUE

Lots of charm and loads of space in this gem of a home. Almost 3100 sqft. Call Rusty @428-8395 for more information. $170,000

15 FOLSOM STREET

Charming 3BR/2BA, LR, Kitchen w/pantry, Breakfast nook, enclosed glass porch. Landscaped backyard, 2 Storage bldgs. Vinyl windows & Vinyl trim. $95,000. Call Rusty Berry

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3285 ASHLYNN WAY

Spacious-Well maintained home in beautiful Meadwocroft Subdivision. 3 car garage, underground sprinkler. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154. $199,000

! SOLD

3118 PAWLEYS LANE

$200,000. New construction in Carolina Palms! 4BR/3BA, 2140sqft, master and guest suites on 1st floor. 2car gar., high ceilings, FP, tile shower, granite, and more! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

2273 GARRISON STREET

Nice 3BR/2BA home with big workshop in back. Hardwood floors, den/kitchen, open for family living. Priced to sell! $105,900. Call Mary Alice Beatson @491-4969

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530 LAURENS AVE

Great price for a great home and mancave garage! Suitable for at home mechanic shop, woodworking shop, or quiet storage. 4BR/2BA, LR, DR, Den, Laundry Rm, dbl garage, Must see! Call Mary Alice @491-4969 priced only $99,000

70 COVEY POINT

Custom all the way! Formal LR, beautiful pool, smooth 9ft ceilings, granite, gourmet kitchen. $349,900. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

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3112 PAWLEYS LANE

$205,000. New 1 1/2 story cottage w/4BR/3BA, 2205sqft, 2 car garage, fireplace, wood, granite, tile shower, many custom features! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

Reggie Sumter 312-5961

Rusty Berry 428-8395

Diane DuBose 840-0207

Renee Baird 491-8023

Hilda Jordan 491-8161

he Month for September...Top Sales: Susan Weston Top Listings: Rusty Berry ! SOLD

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3220 KIAWAH LANE

Beautiful 4BR 2.5BA home located in Carolina Palms Subdivision. 2311sqft, 2 car garage, Eat-In Kit, beautiful MBR, GR w/fireplace. Just 5 Minutes from Shaw AFB. $225,000. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

! SOLD

2422 WHITES MILL POND

Beautiful pond views from the 400+ sqft sunroom. 3BR/2.5BA, formal dining, large kitchen. Fishing pier, A must See! $192,500. Call Gwen @803-460-9154

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1220 BARNWELL DRIVE

New roof, painted throughout, new landscaping, MBA, SS app., windows and more! Looks great! Lg GR/FP, Huge storage shed, sprinkler system. 3BR. $139,900. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

! SOLD

2172 KINGSBURY DRIVE

5BR/2.5BA 3 story home. 2700 sqft, large kitchen with granite countertops, 2 car garage. Inground salt water pool. Call Diane DuBose @840-0207. $205,000

143 WOODSIDE ROAD

$93,500. Pristine 3BR/2BA, 1469sqft home w/carport, fenced, covered patio, well/irrigation, living rm & fam room, all appliances stay! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

2890 WAVERLY DRIVE

5025 SEYMOUR ROAD

All the comfort of home! 3BR/2BA home with open floor plan, screened porch, hot tub, swimming pool, 2 car carport & much more! Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961

1550 URBAN DRIVE

Nice 3BR/2BA home, large lot, fenced side yard. This home is close to shopping, schools and Shaw. Sits on a very private lot. $89,000. Call Diane @840-0207 for appointment.

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2091 CAINS MILL ROAD

Attention horse lovers! 3BR/2.5BA home w/den w/stone fireplace, many extras. Pool, bathhouse, situated on 7.93 acres. 6 stall horse barn, pastures.Call Mack Kolb @4915409 $229,000

1700 POLARIS DRIVE

4BR/2.5BA. Located in Hunters Crossing. $136,500. Call Retta Sanders @803-840-0207.

2645 POTOMAC DRIVE

Close to Shaw AFB & Sumter shopping. .84acre lot w/ storage shed. 3BR/3BA, GR w/FP, open back and front porch. 2 Car Garage. $119,900 Call Renee Baird @4918023

! SOLD

2535 MERGANSER

Immaculate home in pristine condition. Lg DR/hwd floors. Plantation Shutters. Granite Counter tops in kit & bathrooms. Fenced backyard. Millwood Elem & Alice Drive Middle Schoold. Excellent condition. $210,000. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

541 W. CALHOUN

Historical District. 3BR/1.5BA. $69,000. Call Diane for information @840-0207

310 CHURCH STREET

Duplex unit with 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths. Each side rents for $500/month. Priced to sell $69,000 Call Mack Kolb @491-5409

! SOLD

116 N. PURDY

$195,000. Charm galore in this 1915 bungalow w/2507 sqft high ceilings, wood floors, porches front & back, updates and renovations make this home perfect! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

501 MCFADDIN AVE

Alice Drive Schools, 4BR/2BA, FL & DR, Property sold as-is. $82,900. Call Renee Baird @491-8023

! SOLD

1558 RUGER DRIVE

Beautiful, better than new home! Less than 1 year old. 4BR master downstairs. Granite/ appliances convey. Large privacy fenced yard. $167,000. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

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1313 GLASTONBURY ROAD

3BR/2BA home in nice neighborhood. Move in Ready, Priced to sell! Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961

4410 PATRIOT PARKWAY

Attractive 4BR/2BA home close to Shaw AFB. Hwd floors, cathedral ceilings, granite countertops, BR, fenced backyard. 1930sqft. Call Rusty for more information @428-8395

2101 EUREKA WAY

$166,500. New 2 story, 3BR/2BA, 1723sqft, 9ft smooth ceilings, granite, fireplace, covered back porch, sod & irrigation. Call Susan Weston @464-5900*

3545 KATWALLACE CIRCLE

Fabulous OPEN to below floor plan! Master on 1st floor, 3BRs up with an open loft area, 9ft smooth ceilings, fireplace, custom cabinets and more! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

117 JASMINE ST

Great starter home. 3BR/1BA, HWD floors in the FR & BRs, corner lot. Storage bldg. Very nice. Call rusty for a showing. 428-8395. $69,500

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2415 LORENTZ DRIVE

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860 BREEZYBAY LANE

Spectacular custom built home on the pond in Timberline! Wonderful floor plan with beautiful in laid Hwd floors. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 $385,000

5609 LONGVIEW ROAD

3385 VALENCIA DRIVE

Immaculate! 3BR/2BA home in Rolling Hills Subd. Spacious kitchen/den/appliances convey. Beautiful landscaped. $142,500. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

5771 WHISPERWOOD DRIVE

Nice hom on spacious lot! 3BR/2BA, fenced backyard, screened porch, deck. Close to Shaw! Priced to sell! $74,900. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

4735 CAMDEN HWY

Unique & secluded 4BR/4BA home w/spectacular view of Sumter from a 5 acre hill top. LG sunroom w/wet bar. Pasture area for horses. Addtl. acreage available. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

50 BRYN MAWR

2BR/2BA town house unit, Living room, dining room, den - excellent buy. $109,000 Call Mack Kolb @ 4915409

16 WARREN ST.

Southern Charm with over 3500 sqft. 4BR/3.5BA, FDR, FLR, office, screened porch, wet bar and much more! $99,900. Call Renee Baird @491-8023

1885 ESCALLONIA DRIVE

$140,000. Fabulous 3BR/2BA, 1750 sqft home in popular Wintergreen. 3/4 acre at end of cul-de-sac! Wood lam floors, 2 car gar, formal dining rm, FP, and cathedral in GR! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

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14 SUMTER COURT

Beautiful patio home in Manning with 9’ ceilings & ceramic tile floors. Very sharp. $128,000 Call Rusty Berry @428-8395

3040 TUCKAWAY DRIVE

Great home! 3BR/2BA, large privacy fenced backyard, front & rear porches. Nice floor plan-priced to sell. $124,500. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

3209 MAYFLOWER LANE

$219,000. Beautiful Charleston style home w/2354 sqft, 4BR/2.5BA, 2 car gar., fireplace, 3 porches, wood & tile, granite, split plan. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

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981 CLUB LANE

$199,000. ITS AN ORIGINAL! 3BR/2.5BA, 2 car gar, formals and kitchen open to family room w/fireplace. 2189sqft complete renovation. A must see! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

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1848 POLARIS DRIVE

Extremely well maintained house in popular Hunters Crossing. Hardly lived in! Lg GR, Lg Master, privacy fenced back yard with no back yard neighbors. Call Retta @968-3925 $129,000

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Only Minutes from Shaw AFB. 3BR/2BA, FLD, DR, Family Room, Fenced Yard, 2 car carport. $79,500, Call Renee Baird @491-8023

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Great brick home in established community. Priced to sell! Fenced in backyard. New HVAC. $122,000. Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961

1845 N. MAIN STREET

3BR/2BA brick home sits on over 3 acres. Home has loft that could be converted to 4th BR. Home also has a lg Barn/workshop ideal for storage. Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961 $112,500

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3525 DRAYTON DRIVE

850 GRAY FOX TRAIL

3BR/1.5BA, ready for new owner. GR, Eat in kitchen, utility rm, Fenced back yard. $79,900. Call Hilda Jordan @491-8161

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3BR/2BA, 2 car garage. Near Shaw AFB. Freshly painted inside. $134,900. Call Mary Alice Beatson to see @ 4914969

3610 DRAYTON

Immaculate freshly painted home in Rolling Hills Subdivision. Minutes from Shaw. Cathedral ceiling in Great room. Washer and Dryer stay. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

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3BR/2.5BA home in Lakewood Subd. $245,000. Agent is owner. Call Diane DuBose @840-0207. A MUST SEE!

251 RAST (WILLOW RUN)

D2,D3,E3,E7,M7. Investor’s Only. Five condos for sale in popular Willow Run. Call Rusty for all the details @ 803-428-8395

5420 PLANTATION DRIVE

Cute, well maintained 3BR/2BA. Very close to Shaw! Hardwood floors. $72,500. Call Gwen Lee @803-4609154

497 CHIPPEWA CIRCLE

Deerfield Subdivision-Fantastic 4BR/3BA w/many upgrades. New kitchen, carpet in all bedrooms, roof, pool liner, HVAC. Well & Sprinkler $246,900 Call Renee @ 491-8023

3174 HWY. 260 MANNING

Beautiful well maintained southern home. 3 or 4BR/2.5BA, Private setting, landscaped, screened back porch. $168,000 Call Gwen Lee @460-9154

360 TRAILWOOD DRIVE

$142,500. Fabulous 3BR/2BA, 1590sqft, 2 car garage, split plan, cathedral, Nat. gas fireplace, screen porch, fenced yard. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

925 BORS ROAD

3BR/2BA home in Knight’s Village. $122,000 Call Diane @840-0207 for details on this home.

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1220 WARWICK DRIVE

$140,000. Fabulous split plan w/3BR/2.5BA, 1926sqft, fireplace, 2 car garage, large kitchen w/breakfast bar, security system & more! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

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1110 WILLCROFT DRIVE

Beautiful 4BR/3.5BA home in Stonecroft Subdivision. Formal LR, GR w/fireplace, screen porch, oversized 2 car garage, deck, shed, privacy fence. $245,000. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

25 RILEY STREET

Fabulous updates and renovations in this charming home! 3BR/2BA, fenced, workshop/shed, playhouse, patio, HWDs, ceramic tile, turn key ready! $120,000. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

3335 FURMAN FIELD RD

A wildlife enthusiast dream home. This fabulous executive home sits on approx. 16ac w/a beautiful pond. 3BR/3.5BA, basement, workshop. $420,000 Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

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3400 DRAYTON DR.

3BR/2BA in Rolling Hills Subdivision. Only minutes to Shaw AFB and Sumter. Great house for the money! $104,500 Call Renee Baird @491-8023

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS

2665 BROAD STREET – 10.72 Acres on Broad St. just East of Tractor Supply. Good tract for large commercial use. Call Mack for more information. .................................................................$1,117,500 2607 BROAD STREET – 4.35 Acres of which 2.36 Acres is high ground. Excellent site for Restaurant or Retail near new Springhill Suites Hotel. Call Mack for more information..........................$695,000 3180 BROAD STREET – Tenants are on a month-to-month rental agreement. Sewer is available and will need to be extended to the property. Call Mack for more information. .....................$3,650,000 549 E CALHOUN- Excellent location for trucking company. Ready to operate day of closing with 12 overhead doors with loading docks. . ................................................................................$165,000 655 & 657 W. LIBERTY- 1.12 acres of land on busy commercial rd. Ideal location for new commercial development. Call Mack at 491-5409 for details. ...........................................................$115,000 2995 BROAD STREET – 2,057 sq ft gas station on 1.81 acres. Currently leased to The Pantry Incorporated. Call Mack for more information. ............................................................................$595,000 1981 McCrays Mill- .72 outparcel at Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center- Ideal for retail development. Call Mack Kolb for details. .$275,000 Alice Drive & Hwy 521- 7.44 ac of commercial property- ideal for development- located near Lowes and Walmart. Call Mack Kolb for details. .......................................................................$1,250,000 1324 Pocalla- SW corner of Hwy 521 South and S. Guignard Parkway. 4.64 acres- Frontage on 3 Roads, signalized intersection; ideal site for convenience store and fast food restaurant. Call Mack .....$1,400,000 10 N Washington- .608 acre lot at the Signalized Intersection; Located across the street from Tuomey Hosp; Ideal location for Dr Office. Call Mack ....................................................................$187,500 3815 Broad- Located on the NE Corner of Broad St and Oleander Dr in front of Wintergreen S/D. Frontage to 300’ deep is zoned GC, back land is zoned R-15 Res. 4.46 acres. Call Mack. Drastically Reduced for quick sale ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$165,000 Mayfield Drive - 33.14 acres of beautiful soil! 56 preliminary lots already platted with 5 of those lots surveyed & approved! Residential home sites. Call Susan Weston...................................... $285,000 Carter Road- SW corner of Wilson Hall Rd & Carter Rd. Ideal location for upscale office building or bank. Over 7 acres, zoned professional office,being offered in 1 acre or larger parcels. ........................ Call Mack for details. 4627 Blanche - Burgess Glen Mobile Home Park! 191 total lots, 121 mobile homes! Fabulous rental business. Income production in place & room to grow! Call Susan Weston......................$1,500,000 4,6 & 8 Lynam Rd. - .78 acre commercial site at the corner of Wedgefield Rd. & Lynam Rd - at the stop light. $395,00..Call Mack Kolb Corner of Bultman Dr & Kilgo - 13.26 acres in high traffic area. Ideal for commercial development............................................................................................................................................$1,700,000 UNDER CONTRACT 3600 Broad St- 4.9 acres zoned general commercial, high traffic area, over 500’ frontage on Broad St. ............................................................................................................ $275,000. Call Mack Kolb. 6615 Young Street. Business Opportunity! 30x60 building, multi-purpose. ..................................................................................................................................................Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961 835 Broad Street. Formerly Central Park Drive Thru. 361sqft building with double drive thru windows. ............................................................................................ $225,000 Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 4272 Broad Street. 2.39 acres, frontage is zoned general commercial and rear is zoned residential. ................................................................................................................ Call Mack Kolb @491-5409

5 South Lafayette Drive. Old Restaurant on the property sold “as-is” condition. Priced below fair market value ...............................................................................$87,900. Call Renee Baird @491-8023 Hwy 15 South & Pack Road. Located on Hwy 15 S. next to Bojangles Restaurant. Ideal commercial site, high traffic, total of 450’ frontage. ..................................................... Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 733 Bultman Drive. Colony Square Shopping Center. Located on Bultman Drive, multiple tenants. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 ....................................................................................................$700,000 367 Brooklyn St. Over 60,000 sqft Industrial Building on 10.24 acres...........................................................................................................................Priced to sell $165,000. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 970 Oswego Hwy. 60,000sqft light manufacturing/warehouse facility on 5.81 acres......................................................................................................................... $525,000 Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 70 Swamp Fox Run. 2.22 acres zoned Light Industrial-great site for building Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 .....................................................................................................................................$94,900. 508 E. Calhoun St Ext. 4380 sq ft office and warehouse space on 2.2 acres. Ideal for contractor. ................................................................................................................................................$119,000.

2605 MAIDENHAIR

Great house for first time buyer. Move in Condition. 3BR/2BA. Sunroom, security system, irrigation & well. Located in Ginko Hills. $143,900. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

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6229 SUMTER HWY.

Nice 4BR/2BA home w/lg detached garage in Alcolu. $85,000. Call Diane @840-0207 for appt.

2769 FRANK RHAMES RD.

Super nice DWMH on 2 acres. 3BR/2BA, 24’ above ground pool. stocked fish pond. 2 wired storage buildings/workshops. Peace and quiet! $96,500. Call Gwen Lee @803-460-9154

460 Pearson Rd - 2 Ac. Lot on the corner of Pearson & Ragin Road. Zoned Agr./Res. Call Diane @803-840-0207...........................................................................................................................$33,000 Rabbit Den Road - 33 Acres for Sale! Great for hunting and Timber. .............................................................................................................................................................. Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961 1400 Broadwater- Residential lot in the popular Stillwater Subdivision. ...........................................................................................................................................................................Call Rusty or Ruth. 2310 White’s Mill- Beautiful lot on the Pond! Ready to build your dream home. Call Susan Weston..................................................................................................................................................$29,900 2225 Watersong Run- Beautiful 2nd Mill Pond lot #12 located in The Cove, .97 acres. .Call Susan Weston for more information 464-5900....................................................................................$130,000 2275 Watersong Run- Fabulous 2nd Mill Pond lot #16 located in The Cove, 1.51 acres. .Call Susan Weston for more information 464-5900.................................................................................$130,000 2285 Watersong Run- Fabulous 2nd Mill Pond lot #17 located in The Cove, 1.4 acres. .Call Susan Weston for more information 464-5900...................................................................................$130,000 2295 Watersong Run- Beautiful 2nd Mill Pond lot #18 located in The Cove, 1.28 acres. .Call Susan Weston for more information 464-5900..................................................................................$130,000 2385 Watersong Run- Beautiful 2nd Mill Pond lot #27 located in The Cove, 1.47 acres. .Call Susan Weston for more information 464-5900..................................................................................$130,000 Fish Road. 2.14 acres priced to sell. Bring offer today! Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961. ................................................................................................................................................................$11,995 119 Engleside. .61 Acre site ideal for small apartment site. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 ................................................................................................................................................................$30,000 3965 Settlement Road. Beautiful mountain setting! 3.15 acre lot can be bought w/additional 3.5 acre lot. Call Susan Weston @464-5900.................................................................................... $33,000. 50 Mesquite Cove. Nice lot in Beach Forest. Priced to sell! Call Renee Baird @491-8023................................................................................................................................................................$24,900 5575 Peach Orchard Road. 6.05 acres which would be great for a home site. Road frontage. ........................................................................................Call Rusty Berry for more information @428-8395 112 Commerce Street. Vacant lot, $7,000. ......................................................................................................................................................... Call Diane Dubose @840-0207 for details. 110 Commerce Street. Vacant lot - $7,000. ....................................................................................................................................................... Call Diane Dubose @840-0207 for details. 900 Andiron Drive. 1.34ac beautiful wooded lot- priced to sell $78,000. ...................................................................................................................................Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 Furman Field Road. 40 acres wooded, nice home site, small pond. $150,000 Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 957 Club Lane. .83 acre lot located in Club Forest Subdivision. Beautiful view of Sunset Country Club Golf Course. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409..................................................... $58,500 409 E. Calhoun Street. .88 acre available for commercial use. Great location. Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961 3300 Gristmill Lane. Wonderful lot in Beautiful Mill Pond Estates. ..............................................................................................................................$99,900 Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 Lane-Forest Lakes Area. Approx 15 acres w/2ac pond, homesites, plats on file if interested. Call Mary Alice Beatson @491-4969....................................................................... $369,900. Sumter Court Lot. A .24 acre lot for residential use in the Gathering Subdivision in Manning. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 .................................................................................... $23,000 Eagle Road. 4.03 acre lot off Hwy 378. Property could be easily developed for residential. Call Rusty Berry for more details @428-8395............................................................... $45,000 Sumter Court. A residential lot. .2 acre in size in Manning. Call Rusty Berry @428-8395 4215 Muriel St. 2ac lot for mobile home. Well and septic tank included. . Call Mack Kolb @491-5409.................................................................................................................... $26,900 915 Club Lane. Great buildable lot close to Sunset Country Club. Call Renee Baird @491-8023......................................................................................................................... $39,000.00

CLASSIFIEDS

THE ITEM Help Wanted Full-Time

YOUTH SPECIALIST Full-time position responsible for daily operation of Workforce Development Youth Program and Regional Career Specialist policies and plans established by the SanteeLynches Workforce Investment Board, the SC Department of Education and the six school district superintendents in the region. Assist with operational and financial management functions of the WIA Youth Program; ensure youth provider contractual obligations are met and exceeded. Assist, support and deliver services for career and technology education (CATE) and career guidance for educators, students, and parents in the region. A bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Public Administration, or related field with demonstrated competence to fulfill duties assist this position. Current Global Career Developer Facilitator certification strongly preferred, GCDF-Instructor a plus. Salary range $38,000 - $42,000. Send resume by Friday, October 24, 2014 to "Youth Specialist" by fax 803.773.9903, email ycrolley@slcog.org, or mail PO Box 1837, Sumter SC 29151. WIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. FOREMEN to lead utility field crews. Outdoor physical work, many positions, paid training, $20/hr. plus weekly performance bonuses after promotion, living allowance when traveling, company truck and benefits. Must have strong leadership skills, good driving history, and be able to travel in the Carolina's and east coast States. Email resume to Recruiter4@osmose.com or apply online at www.OsmoseUtilities.com EOE M/F/D/V Sandhills Medical is currently seeking a, licensed LPN to provide direct care in a progressive physician's office in Sumter, SC. We offer 8 to 5 work hours, no weekends, 401k, paid holidays, and excellent health insurance benefits. Please send resumes to Nikki Stokes, 40 Baldwin Ave., Lugoff, SC 29078 or nstokes@sandhillsmedical.org. Fax to 803-408-8895. 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 Roper Staffing is now accepting application(s) for the following position(s): •Welders (Mig/Tig) •Bookkeeper •Front Desk Receptionist (requires Excel/Word) •CDL-A with Hazmat endorsement •CDL-B Local Driving position •Construction assignments (Temporary) •Quility Technician (Mfg) •Delivery Driver - local - CDL B •Paralegal •Diesel Mechanic •Licensed Insurance agent •Medical Front Desk / Receptionist •Industrial Electrical Technician - w/ PLC programming •Electro - Mechanical Technician •Metal Fabricators ( Must ba able to read blue prints) •Carpenters NEW APPLICATION TIMES: Mon.-Wed. 8:30 am - 10:00 am and again at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Please call the Sumter office 803-938-8100 to inquire about what you will need to bring with you when registering. DRIVER CDL B w/ Hazmat- Columbia, SC Health, Dental, Vision & 401k 1Yr Recent Experience/Clean MVR Apply Online at www.nuway.com Recruiting 309-834-2017

Trucking Opportunities WANT MORE MONEY OR A NEW CAREER? LAID OFF? Xtra Mile can get you rolling in a new job today. Enroll in CDL Class-A Training. 803-484-6313/www.trucktrucktruck. com Drivers: Do you want more than $1,000 a Week? Excellent Monthly Bonus Program/Benefits. Weekend Hometime you Deserve! Electronic Logs/Rider Program. 877-704-3773

Medical Help Wanted Harkey Chiropractic is hiring a chiropractic assistant. Experience preferred. Apply in person with Resume on Tuesday Oct. 21 from 10 am-12:15 pm at 429 N Main St Sumter.

Schools / Instructional LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? Auctioneering is the answer. Auction School Classes, November 8 - 15, Greenville, SC. Space is limited, call now! 864-444-1325. www.SSAuctio neering.info ssauctioneering@aol.com FAA CERTIFICATION - Get approved Aviation Maintenance Technician training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-367-2513 Sumter Adult Education Call 778-6432 Computer Classes: Word- $40 Oct. 21, 23, 28, & 30 5:30-7:30pm Ipad- $20 Oct. 25, 9-12 Excel- $30 Nov.1, 8, &15 9-12 Basic Cake Decorating-$35 Oct. 20-Dec. 1 (Mondays)3-5 Oct. 23-Dec. 4 (Thursdays)6-8 Oct.24-Dec 5 (Fridays) 10-12 Classes limited to 10 people.

Statewide Employment ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Donna Yount at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377. GUARANTEED PAY! CLASS-A CDL FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED! Local, regional, OTR. Great pay package/benefits/401k match. 1yr exp. Required. Call JGR 864-488-9030 Ext. 319, Greenville and Gaffney SC locations. www.jgr-i nc.com Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers. Home most weekends. Call: 843-266-3731 / www.bulldoghiway.com EOE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-404-5928 to start your application today! OTR FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED!!! Class A CDL required. No hazmat. Home 3 out 4 weekends. Competitive pay & excellent benefits. Apply online: sennfreightlines.com or call 800-477-0792. AVERITT EXPRESS New Pay Increase For Regional Drivers! 40 to 46 CPM + Fuel Bonus! Also, Post-Training Pay Increase for Students! (Depending on Domicile) Get Home EVERY Week + Excellent Benefits. CDL-A req. 888-602-7440 Apply @ AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Finance and HR administrator for non-profit. Must have extensive bookkeeping, human resources, computer, and supervisory experience. Must be organized and detail oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires a minimum of an associate's degree in business, accounting, office management or related field and two year's experience in supervisory position. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to CBHS, P. O. Box 430, Manning, SC 29102 by November 1, 2014. EEOC employer.

Help Wanted Part-Time Driver needed to help run errands for retired person. Good pay. References required. 803-305-5239 Looking for carpenter for long term remodeling job. Must have references. Exc. pay. Call 803-305-5239.

Chauffeurs needed for Limousine Co. Must have excellent people skills. Schedule includes days, nights & weekends. Exc wages. Fax resume & 10 year driving record to 803-494-5779 or Call 803-983-5247. $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

Trucking Opportunities

AVERITT

P/T CITY DRIVERS DAILY DELIVERIES TO LOCAL CUSTOMERS! Competitive Pay Home Every Day Newer / Modern Equipment Excellent Benefits & More! Training availible in certain areas CDL-A w/1 yr. exp. & HM req. For more information contact us at 888-WORK-4-US (Office open untill 7:00p cst) www.AverittJobs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabiliites are encouraged to apply.

Drivers: Need CDL A or B Drivers, to transfer vehicles from local body plants to various locations thru out U.S. - No forced dispatch: 1-800-501-3783 or www.mamotrans portation.com under Careers.

RENTALS Furnished Apartments 1 BR (furnished) Apt 31 A Margie Ln $350 month plus dep. Call 773-7898.

Unfurnished Apartments Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO HOLLY COURT APARTMENTS located in Manning, currently have spacious one and two bedroom apartments for rent. Fully carpeted with central air and heat, water and sewer included. Please call to inquire about our Move in Special. ( 803) 435-8786 or (803) 983-9281. Hampton Pk Hist. Dist Clean,attractive 3 Rm (1Bdrm) Range, Refrig.,Washer & Dryer Ceiling fans, No pets. Off Street parking $410 Mo. +Sec Dep w/Yr Lease Credit report & Refs Req. Call 773-2451

Unfurnished Homes 3 bdrms, 1 ba, newly renovated brick home. Great location, Summerton. $595 mo. 843-343-8343. For sale or rent to own 4BR/1.5BA, fenced back yard. Flexible monthly payment. Call 803-468-5710

Vacation Rentals ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE to more than 2.6 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 107 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Donna Yount at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

“Close to Everything” • Free Appliances • AC/Heat • 3 Months Free Cable Bring back this ad & receive FREE application fee.

Call Now! 469-8515

STATEBURG COURTYARD

2BR 1BA MH off 15 S. C/H/A. Stove Fridg. No Pets $375 mo + $375 dep. Bkgd check Mil/Senior Disc Call 481-2836 bfr 9pm

We are holding a JOB FAIR Hospice, Your Life, Our Mission

Wednesday, October 22nd at Caris Healthcare 105 E. Wesmark Blvd., Suite 4 • Sumter, SC (We are located next to Marble Slab)

(803) 774-8400 Lhardy@carishealthcare.com We will be conducting interviews during this time, please bring your resume! Refreshments provided. Current Openings RN Patient Care Manager (oversight of clinical staff ) Registered Nurse

TRANSPORTATION

34 Bridge Court, Unit 4 & 5. This is a 3,500 sq. ft. warehouse w/ 2 office spaces. Rent is $850 per Mo. Call C-21 Hawkins & Kolb 803-773-1477

R & R Motors has reopened for business. 3277 Broad St. 803-494-2886 10% off all vehicles thru end of October.

Miscellaneous Rentals Sumter East Self Storage 800 Myrtle Beach Hwy. Int. of Hwy. 378 & 763 803-775-3028 Secure - cameras, fenced, lights, personnel on property 24/7. Lots of room to load, unload trucks. All new roofs, no leaks. Parking for large RV's, trucks, trailers. Best prices in Sumter. 5x5 - $25.00 5x10 - $35.00 10x10 - $50.00 10x15 - $65.00 10x20 - $75.00 10x30 - $120.00

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

On 88 acres of Farm and wooded land, Monte Carlo Ln., 4BR 2BA, Heat pump, carpet & vinyl floors, Contact: R. Davis 270-839-0459

Why Rent When You Can Own?

2013 Yamaha, 50 hp, 4 stroke, on 1986 play buoy Pontoon. Good fishing boat. $6,000 OBO. Call 803-840-9162

Autos For Sale

Rent to own 2BR/1BA all appl. incl. C/H/A, water & sewer incl. $385/mo. Call 803-464-5757

No Payment Til Nov. As Low As $175.00 Per Mo. On Site Rent. For A Limited Time Only.

Boats / Motors

Commercial Rentals

Mobile Home Rentals

Halloween Special

RECREATION

4495 Bethel Church Rd. 3BR 2BA, stove, refrig. Lg. yard. $800 mo. Call (803) 506-4600

NC Mountains near Lake Lure New cabin on 1.5 acres, huge porches, vaulted ceiling, 1,200sf, ready to finish. $74,900 Call 828-286-1666

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Experienced Floral Designer Full time / Part time send resume to: P-372 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014

Mobile Home Rentals

Manufactured Housing

LEGAL NOTICES Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Xclusions 2 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine & Liquor at 445 Rast Street, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than November 4, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

L & L BODY SHOP AUTO SALES 778-2427 '06 Toyota Camry, 4 cyl, AC, AT, all pwr, 180K mi Runs good $4200 '93 Chevy PU K2500, 4x4, 5.7V8, Long bed $1200 SUPER SALE Chevy Z71 4x4 Dodge Ram 4x4 Ford F-150 Starting at $3,900 Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275 2003 Ford Expedition, Good condition $7,000 OBO. 803-983-6075 87' Ford Shortbed Pick Up Exc. Cdtn, Fully equipped, $4500 OBO Call 803-983-1394

Scenic Lake West- 2BR 2BA No pets Call 499-1500 9am-5pm Only

Land & Lots for Sale Lee Co. - 233 acres. Affordable, excellent hunting/recreation tract on Black River Swamp located east of Mayesville near the intersection of Hwys. 76 & 527. A combination of uplands, fields, & bottomland with a stable/tack room provides for a great retreat. Asking $378,000. Call Curtis Spencer 803-773-5461 www.afmLa ndSales.com 2 ac, Manning, Lake Marion. Will perk, 5 mins. to water. M.H. welcome. Paved road, lightly wooded. $19,900. Owner will finance. Down payment. $2,000. Payment, $202. Call anytime. 473-7125

Oakland Plantation Apartments 5501 Edgehill Road Sumter, South Carolina, 29154 • 803-499-2157 Applications Accepted At The Site Office Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:00 AM Until 6:00 PM

2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ACCESSIBLE UNITS TDD RELAY #1-800-735-2905 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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Let your carrier save your paper for you while you are on vacation!

Call 803-774-1258 Customer Service Dept. Hours Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm

Are you looking for an opportunity in a great healthcare system? Clarendon Health System is the place for you! Opportunities available include: Registered Nurses: Full Time and PRN positions available in Med/Surg, Emergency Department, Clinical Decision Unit, Swing Bed Unit, Women Services and Surgical Services CNAs: Full time and PRN position available on Med/Surg, Clinical Decision Unit and Swing Bed Unit. LPNs, CNAs and RNs for Extended Care and Rehab Facilities RN, Unit Manager, Extended Care and Rehab Facility Visit our website at www.clarendonhealth.com for a full listing of employment opportunities to include our Extended Care and Rehab Facilities and to complete your application on-line today.

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THE SUMTER ITEM MARRIAGE LICENSES • Devin Quentrell Tindal and Fallon Danielle Strother • Matthew Lonnell Galbreath Jr. and Kelada Diamonice McCoy • William Hamner Dubois Jr. and Ashley Kate Jones • Frank H. Davis and Shakirah Fayonna Bickerstaff, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • William Isaac Loucks and Amanda Allyse Levitski, both of Dalzell • Glenn Thomas Brown and Lana Marie Brock • Zachary Michael Rodgers of Manning and Natasha Renee Coleman of Dalzell • James Wesley Cline and Teresa T. Dennis • Kenneth Robert Schwabenbauer Sr. of Wedgefield and Lenora Todd Weatherly • Issac Perry Holley and Kathryn Louise Blanchard, both of Summerville • Ronald Everett Connor and Carolyn Lamb Timmons • Devin Scott Borger and Christina Louise Zimmerman • Donnie Lee McKamey and Barbara B. Goodwin • Rico Martrell Bennett and Jemmia Latrice Holliday, both of Rembert • Hyun Jin Bae and Yeon Woo Choi • Steven Kenneth Hurley and Victoria Ann Duff • Joseph Emmell Almonzo Spann and Antoinette Yvette Morrison • Paul Eric Holloman and Patricia Marie Webster • Steven M. Ogden and Brittney A. Block, both of Shaw Air Force Base • Reginald Maurice Hastie and Angela Yvonne Sumpter • Ryan Keith Hayden and Amber Lynn Amerson • Harden Lewis Jr. and Georgia Mae Madison, both of Pinewood • Matthew Adam Rooks and Natalye Marie Gardner • Jazmon Donta Brunson and Breana Quantrella Jackson • Thomas L. Montgomery and Terri L. Martyn-Boles • David Jonathan Kyllingmark and Kristine Elizabeth Stipp

BUILDING PERMITS • William H. III and Melin Phillips, owners, Melinda Phillips, contractor, 884 Holiday Drive, 1,260 unheated square feet, $14,000 (add attached open carport with breezeway, residential). • James S. and Tori L. Markides, owners, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 918 Trailmore Circle, $6,200 (reroof, residential). • Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 240 Masters Drive, 2,295 heated square feet and 734 unheated square feet, $139,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 2035 Hatteras Way, 3,877 heated square feet and 731 unheated square feet, $215,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 930 Cormier Drive, 2,885 heated square feet and 638 unheated square feet, $167,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 2210 Canadiangeese Drive, 4,120 heated square feet and 261 unheated square feet, $224,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 256 Masters Drive, 1,696 heated square feet and 569 unheated square feet, $119,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 72 Masters Drive, 1,675 heated square feet and 577 unheated square feet, $115,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Lonnie E. Martin, owner, James A. Dyson dba Aaron Dyson Construction, contractor, 1341 Rockdale Blvd., $8,000 (reroof — shingles, residential). • William H. and Betty L. Woods, owners, William Hansen dba Hansen’s Construction, contractor, 1415 Malone Drive, $7,100 (new roof, residential). • James L. and Kathy J. Sinkler, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 903 Twin Lakes Drive, $6,311 (roof replacement, residential). • Mary L. Lomas, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 485 Lakewood Drive, $7,902.07 (roof replacement, residential). • Colin C. and Tiffany G. Davis, owners, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 720 Oak Brook Blvd., $26,000 (swimming pool, residential). • John Coward, owner, Christopher Prescott, contractor, 255 Ott St., 1,150 heated square feet and 50 unheated square feet, $30,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Bankers Trust Co. of California, owner, Louis Ramsey dba Ramrod Construction Co., contractor, 115 Albert Spears Drive, $52,550 (burn damage repairs, residential). • James W. Ross, owner, Jason Ross, contractor, 2650 Stirrup Lane, Dalzell, 1,500 heated square feet and 400 unheated square feet, $95,400 (new dwelling, residential). • Apex Home Builders, owner, Clarence J. Wilkes, contractor, 3186 Girard Drive, 2,408 heated square feet and 862 unheated square feet, $157,766 (new dwelling, residential). • Curtis N. Thames, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1096 Shoreland Drive, $6,300 (reroof, residential). • Tinamarie Arguellez, owner, Monroe Construction Co. LLC, contractor, 3590 Katwallace Circle, $15,205.10 (reroof / gutter / siding / fascia / soffit, residential). PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Patricia P. and Larry Joe Kirby, owners, Lynn J. Verzwyvelt dba Southeastern Roof, contractor, 2950 Dutch Branch Road, $6,500 (replace roof, residential). • Shannon Joe and Sheila Loveday, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 575 Rainbow Drive, $5,346.22 (reroof, residential). • Wilkinson and Janie Knight, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Con-

PUBLIC RECORD struct, contractor, 150 Hope Court, $5,202.81 (reroof, residential). • Melvin A. and Lisa Ann Wilson, owners, James Miller Construction, contractor, 2465 Lorentz Drive, $5,200 (new roof, residential). • Kenneth W. and Kimberly A. Murphy, owners, Madison Wade Culler dba Wade Culler Roof, contractor, 3000 Ashlynn Way, $11,826.20 (tear off shingles and reroof, residential). • Kenneth E. and Norma A. Walker, owners, George E. Cantlon dba Sumter Siding, contractor, 750 Torrey Pines Drive, $10,500 (reroof, residential). • Marion F. and June B. Strickland, owners, James Miller Construction, contractor, 927 Ridgehill Drive, $5,000 (new roof, residential). • John B. and Ann C. Shreve, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 30 Long Barn Court, $8,212 (reroof, residential). • Rebecca K. and W. Marvin Haley, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 3025 Longleaf Drive (3001), $10,900 (reroof, residential). • Stephen M. and Wendy E. Kimball, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1312 Shoreland Drive, $6,139.16 (reroof, residential). • Mariah P. Armstrong, owner, Tim Huffstetler, contractor, 7415 Richbow Road, Rembert (mobile home, residential). • Daulton C. and Glenda F. Hodge, owners, Jonathan Brent Waynick dba JBW Properties, contractor, 550 Mikom Road, 600 heated square feet and 900 unheated square feet, $38,200 (detached building with storage area and home office, residential). • Terry A. and Karen E. Grimes, owners, Frank’s Roofing, contractor, 2173 Kingsbury Drive, $8,900 (reroof, residential). • Melanie R. Doulgas, owner, Horace Jenkins, contractor, 8170 Two Mile Road, Lynchburg (mobile home, residential). • Zulean Hayes and Bethea Lash to Zulean Hayes, one lot, one building, 112 Albert Spears Drive, $5 etc. • Frederick M. Hines to Frederick M. Hines (trustee), one lot, one building, 482 Mallard Roost, $5 etc. • James Holliday to Andrea Holliday, one lot, 819 Estate Circle, $5 etc. • Household Finance Corporation II to Brett Darif, one lot, two buildings, 4165 Brabham Drive, $29,900. • Timothy Houston to Betty L. Houston, one lot, one building, 30 Amanda Circle, $5 etc. • William L. Hunter Jr. to Charlie C. Harris, 1615 N. Kings Highway, $5 etc. • Sandra Canty Jackson to Samuel Scott, one lot, one building, 34 Walker Ave., $6,000. • JMJ Homes LLC to Kevin D. Strain and Teresa V. James, one lot, one building, 3535 Katwallace Circle, $245,000. • Cleo Johnson et al to Cleo Johnson and Tyrone Caldwell, one lot, two buildings, 1008 S. Main St., $5 etc. • Louise Johnson to Louise C. Peoples, one lot, one building, 819 Webb St., $5 etc.; Louise C. Johnson and Lee Vern Peoples to Louise C. and Lee Vern Peoples, one lot, two buildings, 875 Winston Road, $5 etc. • Addrana Jones Estate to Tommy Lee Jones, one lot, two buildings, 5755 Cane Savannah Road, $68,209. • Thomas H. Jones to Iverna B. Jones, Rush Street, Lynchburg, $5 etc. • Leon Kelley Estate to Charlotte and Bryon and Shawn Kelley, 7220 Brohun Camp Road, $5 etc.; Leon Kelley Estate to Charlotte and Bryon and Shawn Kelley, one lot, three buildings, 1897 River Birch Drive, $5 etc. • Pauline Kelly Estate to Miriam Blair et al, one lot, one building, 5055 Champion Lane, $5 etc. • Eugene and Gwe Kennedy to Eugene F. Kennedy et al, one lot, one building, 112 Orange St., $5 etc. • Kingdom LLC to Branch Banking & Trust Co., one lot, two buildings, 392 Rogers Ave., $5 etc. • Danielle R. Kirk to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, one lot, one building, 1225 Raccoon Road, $5 etc. • Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, one building, 1225 Raccoon Road, $5 etc. • Lakewood of Sumter LLC to James E. and Dorothy A. Harrold, one lot, 465 Innisbrook Court, $12,000. • Marvin L. and Diane M. Larrimore to Diane M. Larrimore, one lot, one building, 595 Covington St., $5 etc.; Marvin Ladson and Diane M. Larrimore to Diane M. Larrimore, one lot, three buildings, 20 Glider Court, $5 etc. • Benjamin Jr. and Sherry Leal to Christopher and Kelly Ann Canlas, one lot, one building, 80 Travis Court, $116,500. • Jason M. Leonard to Donald R. II and Rebecca W. Craft, 3555 Preserve Court, $120,000. • George Lewis to County of Sumter, one lot, corner East Red Bay and South Harvin, $5 etc. • Michael David Linville to Lawrence K. and Joann Lemis, one lot, one building, 201 Wildwood Ave., $120,000. • Edward L. Jr. and Sallie G. Lowery to Betty Anderson, 70 Mickens St., $5 etc. • John H. Lynch to Patrick M. Parker, one lot, one building, 27 Glenwood Drive, $10,000. • Jason C. and Paul J. Lyons to Gainey Construction Co. LLC, one lot, one building, 4630 Dawn Circle, $92,000. • Manufactured Housing Outlet to Jrs Properties of Sumter LLC, one lot, one building, 501 McFaddin Ave., $5 etc. • McArthur Implement Co. LLC to Jason G. McArthur, Bethany Road, $1,342,473; McArthur Implement Co. LLC to Jason G. McArthur, Eastern School Road, $1,342,473; McArthur Implement Co. LLC to Jason G. McArthur, three buildings, Eastern School Road, $1,342,473. • Robert L. McCants to Sheila M. Buckman, one lot, 246 S. Guignard Drive, $3,500. • Stephen and Stephanie N. McClellan to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, one building, 900 Perry Blvd., $55,000. • Annie Mae D. McFadden Heirs (Felix) to Lucinda McFadden Colclough et al, two

buildings, off East Brewington Road, $5 etc. • Alton S. Meeler and Carolyn Meeler Estate to Alton S. Meeler, two lots, 1383 Mooneyhan Road, $5 etc.; Alton S. Meeler to Alton S. Meeler and Lisa A. Harrison, two lots, 1383 Mooneyhan Road, $5 etc. • Marcia E. Milks to Mark and Crystal V. Tittle, one lot, one building, 775 Bay Springs Drive, $110,000. • Mark A. Miller Investments LLC to David and Debbie Quick, one lot, two buildings, 1075 Alice Drive, $300,000. • Brenda Mobley to Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., one lot, two buildings, 19 Wactor St., $2,500. • Jimmy C. Montgomery to Janette Wright, one lot, one building, 712 S. Sumter St., $13,000. • Carolyn D. Moore and James M. Dabbs Jr. et al to Diana Moore et al, $5 etc.; Carolyn D. Moore and James M. Dabbs Jr. et al to Diana Moore et al, Myrtle Beach Highway, $5 etc. • Mungo Homes Inc. to Marretha N. Davis, one lot, 1702 Ruger St., $182,538. • Mungo Homes Inc. to Ryan J. and Ashley L. Kasky, one lot, 1679 Ruger Drive, $153,541. • N&P Investments LLC to Phil P. and Nicholas P. Leventis, one building, 410 S. Main St., $5 etc. • Charles R. Neill to Willie H. Brunson, one lot, one building, 112 S. Main St., $11,727. • Sean B. and Erika L. Neitzke to Denise R. Nixon, one lot, one building, 6695 JJ Roberts Drive, $177,000. • Walter G. and Julia S. Newman to Mary Katherine C. Hurt (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 11 Radcliff Drive, $5 etc. • Walter G. and Julia S. Newman to Quint A. and Patricia Cleo Klopfleisch, one lot, two buildings, 202 N. Salem Ave., $197,000. • Sylvia and David Newnom to Robert R. Wilson, one lot, one building, 1130 Inabinet Drive, $146,500. • Bergel R. and Celsa M. Nimez to Grant Baker Harwell and Chris W. Harwell, one lot, one building, 6520 Hidden Haven Road, $235,000. • Denise R. Nixon to Jaime L. Pickering, one lot, one building, 2900 Danville Lane, $122,000. • Mark J. and Molly M. Ostrowski to William H. and Susanne T. Ator, one lot, one building, 30 Cherry Hill Court, $344,000. • Jeffrey Painter to Federal National Mortgage Association, 5090 Benenhaley Road, $10,000. • Marion Jr. and Jervais Phillips and Roberta P. Yarn to Jervais Phillips and Roberta P. Yarn, three buildings, 4860-4880 Idajames Lane, $5 etc. • Richard E. and Tammy W. Plemons to Richard Kyle and Ariel Diane Plemons, one lot, one building, 4725 Plemons Lane, $5 etc. • PNC Bank NA to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, one lot, one building, 4260 Livingwood Drive, $11,220. • Cecile H. Poole to Cecile H. Poole (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 30 Shem Cove South, $5 etc. • Samuel Melvin Poole and Edward Banks Richardson to Monty D. and Lulu L. Howes, one building, 30 Cobb Court, $83,000. • William E. Prescott to Ryan A. and Wendy McLeod, one lot, 2380 Watersong Run, $5 etc.; William E. Prescott to Ryan A. and Wendy McLeod, one lot, 2390 Watersong Run, $5 etc. • Francine Reames to Citifinancial Servicing LLC, one lot, two buildings, 21 Larkin St., $14,031. • Brenda Reese and Deatra Budden to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, one lot, two buildings, 320 Pear St., $5 etc. • Bruce M. and Betty T. Reynolds to Betty Reynolds Estate, one lot, two buildings, 1232 Robert Dinkins Road, $5 etc. • Cataherine Ann Haas Riley and Miriam McBride Haas T’tees (interest) to Diana Moore et al, $5 etc.; Catherine Ann Haas Riley and Miriam McBride Haas T’tee (interest) to Diana Moore et al, Mayesville Township, $5 etc.; Catherine Ann Haas Riley and Miriam McBride Haas T’tees (interest) to Diana Moore et al, South Brick Church Road, $5 etc.; Catherine Ann Haas Riley and Miriam McBride Haas T’tees (interest) to Diana Moore et al, Skinner Road, $5 etc. • Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, Myrtle Beach Highway, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, Myrtle Beach Highway, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, Myrtle Beach Highway, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, Myrtle Beach Highway, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, 7305 Myrtle Beach Highway, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 478 Mellor Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 484 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 487 Mellor Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 488 Mellor Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 498 Mellor Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 500 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 510 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 520 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 525 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 530 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 537 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 545 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 555

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Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 560 Dardeau Drive, $952,352; Sumter Lifestyle Communities LLC to Violet Myrtle Beach Highway LLC, one lot, 570 Dardeau Drive, $952,352. • Geneva S. and Martin Roache and Dorothy Roache Coleman to Martin Roache, Peach Orchard Road, $5 etc. • Floria K. Rogers to Jeanine A. Gurley, one lot, one building, 1819 W. Oakland Ave., $74,900. • James B. Roquemore to Michelle R. Deberry and Tamara L. Reardon, one lot, three buildings, 1706-1712 Broome St., $5 etc. • Christopher G. and Cynthia V. Ross to Christine-Naja Levoe, one lot, one building, 1809 Mossberg Drive, $148,000. • James L. Scott to Mary Alice Scott, one lot, one building, 212 W. Williams St., $5 etc. • Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Virengia R. Houston, one lot, one building, 2142 Kingsbury Drive, $100,000. • Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Aaron L. Brown, one lot, one building, 30 Rainmaker Court, $94,500. • Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Janis Ryles, one lot, one building, 2620 Trufield Drive, $68,000. • Ann Shields to Jacob B. and Alyssa N. McDonald, one lot, one building, 536 W. Calhoun St., $86,650. • Joan S. Smith to James Daniel and Salena Jane Kirkpatrick, one lot, four buildings, 530 Laurens Ave., $96,000. • Zachary L. and Lindsey C. Snook to Lindsey Crowell Hardy, one lot, one building, 40 Riles Court, $5 etc. • Jennifer N B Steele to Benjamin Louis Cooper, one lot, one building, 3330 Sheila Circle, $114,900. • William A. Strickland (trustee) to Nicholas A. and Elizabeth A. MacDonald, one lot, one building, 4 Beard Drive, $82,000. • Sumter Habitat of Humanity Inc. to Shakeya Mack Singleton, one lot, 30 Habitat Court, $96,500. • Arthur Thompson Jr. to Loretta Cherry (trustee), Fulton Township, $5 etc. • Thompson Holdings LLC to Thompson Holdings LLC and Woodrack Holdings LLC, one lot, one building, 2 N. Main St., $147,262. • Joyce and Stewa Tomlin to Joyce S. Tomlin, one lot, 1035 Belmont Drive, $764. • Maureen G. Toomey to Maureen G. Toomey and Angel M. Hansen, one lot, two buildings, 2 Saratoga St., $5 etc. • Amielyn A. Tullock to Tyler and Lauren Smith, one lot, one building, 220 Trailwood Drive, $167,000. • Karen J. Turner to Images Inc., one lot, one building, 70 Pickwick Court, $78,000. • US Bank NA to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, two buildings, 3350 Sportsman Drive, $5 etc. • Howard F. Vincent Jr. to Howard F. Vincent Estate, $5 etc. • Lew E. Wallace III Estate to Edward B. Richardson and Samuel M. Poole, one lot, one building, 5625 Pear Tree Road, $13,000. • Robert K. and Sharon Ann Warner to John J. Doyle, one lot, two buildings, 1130 Beckridge Drive, $218,000. • Jay Warren to Kenneth L. Howard Sr., one lot, one building, 322 South St., $1,000. • Keller H. and Cheryl Watson to Keller H. Watson, one lot, two buildings, 81 Commerce St., $5 etc. • Ronnie Watss and Della Robinson to Della Robinson, 5050 Old Stone Road, $4,000. • Linda Diane Way et al to Will Henry and Rosanna Goodman, one lot, one building, 217 Maple St., $20,000. • Leola Whitacker to Lonzell Carter, one lot, one building, 218 Brand St., $5 etc. • James M. White Estate and Gayle Y. White to Gayle Y. White, one lot, one building, 673 Henderson St., $5 etc. • Michael G. White Sr. Estate to County of Sumter, one lot, Wredbay/ pocallard / manninG, $5 etc. • Leola K. Whittaker to Lonzell Carter, one lot, one building, 183 Hoyt St., $5 etc. • Ruth Wilder et al to Troy A. Dennis et al, two buildings, 3920-3910 Spencer Road, $5 etc. • Shaughn P. Wile to Prissela Anne Wile, one lot, two buildings, 895 Winston Road, $5 etc. • Wilkes Builders Inc. to Apex Home Builders Inc., one lot, 3186 Girard Drive, $38,000. • Piotr W. Wilkiewicz to Cassandra Lee Brehm, one lot, one building, 40 Doctors Court, $119,000. • Barry and Mary Anne Williams to Jamie R. Wright, one lot, one building, 525 Batty Way, $205,000. • Drefus Williams to Pamela K. Kirvin, Hugh Ryan Road, $6,000. • Jacqueline M. Williams to Project Rhumsike LLC, one lot, one building, 1029 Porter St., $5 etc.; Jacqueline M. Williams to Project Rhumsike LLC, one lot, one building, 125 Milton Road, $5 etc.; Jacqueline M. Williams to Project Rhumsike LLC, one lot, one building, 331 Green Swamp Road, $5 etc.; Jacqueline M. Williams to Project Rhumsike LLC, one lot, one building, 516 S Main St., $5 etc.; Jacqueline M. Williams to Project Rhumsike LLC, one lot, one building, 612 S. Harvin St., $5 etc.; Jacqueline M. Williams to Project Rhumsike LLC, one lot, one building, 706 Broad St., $5 etc. Margaret H. Windham to Margaret H. Windham (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 1075 Sterling St., $5 etc. • Mitchell Andrew Windham to Margaret H. Windham, one lot, one building, 1075 Sterling St., $5 etc. • Frank and Patsy E. Yarbrough to Patsy E. Yarbrough, one lot, two buildings, 2350 Stanford Drive, $5 etc. • Christy J. and Troy A. and Kenny D. Zeigler to Christy J. Zeigler, one lot, two buildings, 5750 Oakhill Road, $5,443; Christy J. and Troy A. and Kenny D. Zeigler to Kenny D. and Troy A. Zeigler, one lot, 5760 Oakhill Road, $5 etc.; Donald K. Zeigler Estate to Christy J. and Troy A. and Kenny D. Zeigler, one lot, 5760 Oakhill Road, $5 etc.; Donald K. Zeigler Estate to Christy J. and Troy A. and Kenny D. Zeigler, one lot, two buildings, 5750 Oakhill Road, $5 etc.

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Thieves also a thorn in the hunter’s side T

here are very few things in life that I just cannot tolerate. I can put up with almost anything, but one of the things I just can’t take is a thief. Over the years I’ve been the victim of theft on several occasions. Once, a thief stole an old Apache deer stand from the back of my pickup truck while it was parked in my driveway. After moving to the house I now live in, I came home late from hunting one evening, exhausted, and unloaded everything from my truck; well I thought I had unloaded everything. In my tired state, I failed to remember that my .357 had been tucked away behind the seat. The next morning when I went outside to go to work, I noticed right away that the rechargeable flashlight was missing and I immediately began to take inventory of the contents of the truck. Also missing was all my loose change, maybe $1.50 worth, and my pistol, which I re-

membered as soon as I looked over the seat. I was sick. To make matter worse, a custom-made knife that a very dear friend of mine had made for me was also gone. I don’t know what infuriated me more, the pistol, which I had had to save pennies for a long time for to be able to afford, or the knife, which could never be replaced, more because of the work and care that went into it than the value. Of course, I called the authorities, who came out, got the serial number of the pistol, took a statement and told me I might want to check the pawn shops. Somehow, that struck me wrong. I didn’t realize it was my job to do that. My truck was broken into multiple times at my new house. Jump forward about 5-6 years to a couple of years ago; my hunting partner, Jack, had a rash of trail cameras stolen from a piece of property that we were leasing. After the first one, he installed an

older camera and put a newer camera down low and away from the other one. Wouldn’t you know it; we Earle got a picture Woodward of the thief AFIELD & stealing the AFLOAT second camera, which we gave to the proper people. We’re still waiting on an arrest. The next year we encased the camera in a steel housing and chained it to a tree. Not even that deterred the thieves; they stole everything including the steel housing. So, it’s us versus them, cat and mouse. On the one hand, we’d like to know what is going on with the deer population on our leases, but at well over $100 each, we can’t just keep putting trail cameras out there for some low-life to steal. Part of me would like to use trip wires and land mines, but

that might impact the deer population. What to do? I have taken to leaving the cameras out for only a couple of days, then pulling them up for a week or two and never having them in place over a weekend. I use camouflage. Last week, I went a little overboard and it cost me. I found the nastiest place I could find that overlooked the trail, put the camera on a small tree, among the vines and trash, and then cut a few branches to add to it. From just a few feet away, you couldn’t find the camera, even if you knew where it was. After four days, I retrieved the SD card and sat down at the family computer to view what was coming and going under the deer stand. The very first shot was a nice buck, maybe a 6-point, but I couldn’t tell because it was a little too far away and it was dark. The next shot confirmed a nice 6-point and a big, fat doe. It was after these first two pictures that things went

Scarcity of foxes force hunting clubs to set sights on coyotes MICHAEL MELIA The Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, Conn. — American fox-hunting is a sport so steeped in tradition that riders still wear ties and blazers and cry out “Tally ho!” at the sight of prey. But it is adapting to one dramatic change: Coyotes have displaced foxes in the wild and become the hunters’ new quarry. The bigger, stronger animals pose challenges to the existence of some of the clubs carrying on the hunts introduced from England in the 1600s. The coyotes that have overtaken much of the country in recent decades run so much farther that they enter areas where hounds and riders on horseback cannot follow. It is a strain particularly on the few remaining fox-hunting clubs in the densely populated area surrounding New York City, where encroaching development is leaving hunters with less room to roam. “Those territories are mapped out or delegated. What the coyote has done is made it more difficult because the fox didn’t run into other areas,” said Dennis Foster, executive director of the Virginia-based Masters of Foxhounds Association, which oversees some 155 clubs in 37 U.S. states and Canada. It has been three years since the last fox sighting for Fairfield County Hounds, a hunting club in Bridgewater, 75 miles north of New York, that is the last foxhunting club in Connecticut. The coyotes receive mixed reviews as substitute targets. Club members say the coyotes have not changed the essence of the experience — the braying of the hounds, the vistas seen from

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Hunt master William T. Stuart, from Fairfield County Hounds, collects the hounds for a hunt, in Bridgewater, Conn., last week. As the last fox hunting club in the state, it’s been three years since the last fox sighting and coyotes have become the hunters’ new quarry. Coyotes run fast and in rugged terrain they are nearly impossible to catch. horseback — but they are less sly and playful. The coyotes also run so fast and through such rugged terrain they are effectively impossible to catch. “When you do find one, the chase is so fast you’ve really got to hang on,” said Mary Huribal, a 51-year-old former show rider and nurse from Easton. A hunt began with the blast of a horn last week on a Bridgewater field as 18 American foxhounds were released from the back of a truck, fed treats and directed toward the woods. As the hounds followed a scent up and over Wolf Pit Mountain, the riders, who are not armed, gave chase by circling around on a more manageable

path for the horses. The hunts are faster with coyotes and within three hours the riders had returned in time for lunch — without catching their prey. Coyotes moved into Connecticut around the middle of the last century and have outcompeted foxes for territory, according to Paul Rego, a state wildlife biologist. There are still some foxes in the area, he said, but state officials receive a large number of complaints about coyotes attacking pets and livestock. The hunts require vast expanses of undeveloped land — meaning property owners must give hunters permission to pass through.

More family fishing clinics on tap FROM S.C. DNR REPORTS Family Fishing Clinics, an introductory class to fishing sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Education Section, will be held at state parks around the Midlands over the next two months. The clinics are designed to introduce the basics of fishing to the young and old or those who need a refresher to increase their future participation in the sport. Skills that will be taught

are how to tie a fishing knot, rig a rod and reel and casting. The clinics are free of charge. Two of the clinics will be held at Sumter County’s Poinsett State Park between Wedgefield and Pinewood. The first clinic will be held on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon with the second set for Nov. 15, also from 9 a.m. to noon. Those interested can register online at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/ aquaticed/fishingclinic/. For more information, contact Lorianne Riggin at aquaticed@ dnr.sc.gov or at (803) 737-8483.

FAMILY FISHING CLINICS SCHEDULE Nov. 1 -- 9 a.m. to 12 noon -- Poinsett State Park (near Pinewood) (shelter 1) Nov. 9 -- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. -Sesquicentennial State Park (near Columbia) (shelter 3) Nov. 15 -- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- Dreher Island State Park (near Chapin) Nov. 15 -- 9 a.m. to 12 noon -- Poinsett State Park (near Pinewood) (shelter 2) Dec. 14 -- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. -Sesquicentennial State Park (near Columbia) (shelter 3)

downhill. A leaf from a piece of my camouflage started to droop down over the lens on the camera and every time a puff of wind moved the leaf it took a picture. I had one or two pictures of a squirrel or bird, but for the most part, I had 116 pictures of the underside of an oak leaf. At least the camera didn’t get stolen. I still don’t know what is moving along the trail or when it’s moving, but the camera is still in my possession. I hunted the next evening and saw absolutely nothing. I passed a scrape on the way back to the truck and the urine in the middle of the scrape was still wet, so it had not been long since the buck was there. So, the camera has to go back up, but I’ll try to remove the offending leaf, then I’ll worry about someone stealing it for a couple of days. You know, we might all be better off if we just went Old Testament on thieves.

FISHING REPORT Santee Cooper System Catfish: Slow to fair. Fish are scattered. Best approach for now is drifting fresh cut baits in 10 to 25 feet in Marion. Some areas of Marion may be more productive anchoring in shallow water when wind is blowing into trees or points in 3 to 6 feet of water. No reports of any one catching more than 4 to 8 blue cats during a regular day time trip. Even night time fishing is slow. Looking for improvement with a temperature drop later in the month into November. Lake Murray Bream: Very good. Lake World reports that the shellcracker bite remains very strong, both for sizes and numbers of fish. Concentrate in 4-10 feet of water and fish worms on the bottom. Good-sized bluegill are harder to find right now. Striped bass: Good. Lake World reports that striper are schooling all over the lake, from the dam up to the twin islands and on up to the Gap. On cloudy days the schooling activity can last all day long, while on sunny days it has been best early and late. Freelining live herring is working well, and when fish are on the surface throw your favorite topwater lures at them. There is also some decent down-line fishing down to about 35 feet of water. Lake Wateree Crappie: Variable. Veteran tournament angler Will Hinson reports that crappie fishing is unpredictable, with fish biting very well some days and slowly on other days. The best pattern generally depends on the time of day, and early in the morning fish seem to make their way into the middle to backs of creeks following shad. Will advises looking for schooling shad and then throwing lines there, with longline trolling the best way to target fish. Creeks halfway up all the way to the top of the lake, including Dutchman, Taylor and Wateree Creek, have been most productive. Later in the day fish seem to be pulling out to brush next to the river ledge, and they are being caught near the bottom in 16-18 feet of water. Lake Greenwood Catfish: Fair. Captain Chris Simpson reports that the Lake Greenwood catfish bite is very inconsistent. One day the fishing will be very good, but the next day the bite will be poor. Anchoring with stinkbait is catching a few fish, as is drifting with cut herring and shrimp. 15-20 feet has been the most productive depth range, with flats the best areas to drift and humps and points the best areas to set up and anchor. A few big flatheads are being caught at night by anchoring on shallow humps and points with plenty of cover and fishing with live bream. Lake Monticello Catfish: Good. Captain Chris

Simpson reports that the big fish bite is still inconsistent, but as we come into the fall it should get much more consistent. In contrast, the small fish “numbers” bite has been very good. For both big and little fish the best action has come in the 40-60 foot range. Free-line drifting is traditionally a method for targeting smaller fish, while anchoring on points and humps in the key depth range will catch both bigger and smaller fish. To target bigger fish pieces of tougher bait such as gizzard shad, white perch and bream should be used even relatively small pieces of these baits will stay on the hook a time even if small fish are munching on them, giving a big fish time to locate the bait, run off the small fish and eat. In contrast, to target small fish a range of baits including very small pieces of cut herring and threadfin shad, shrimp, catalpa worms, chicken liver or marshmallows dipped in stinkbait will work. Lake Russell Bass: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that spotted bass fishing is strong on Lake Russell right now. Most of the fish are being caught in larger coves off the main channel in 20-25 feet of water. Drop shot rigs are working very well; artificial lure fishermen will want to use soft plastic worms on them, but medium minnows are also working very well. Some days schooling activity can be found, and spotted bass can be seen running shad on the surface. For these fish it is hard to beat a Pop-R with a crappie jig on a leader behind it. Largemouth bass can be found up the creeks in the same areas where Wendell’s boat has been catching crappie in 10-15 feet of water around threadfin shad schools. ¼ ounce Rattle Traps in blue and silver colors are the best bet. Crappie: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that crappie can be found up the creeks around brush in 15-20 feet of water. Minnows fished about 5-8 feet below the surface have been most effective. Wendell’s boat has been catching fish on drop shot rigs as well as slip float rigs. Lake Thurmond Striped and Hybrid Bass: Very good. Captain William Sasser reports that striper catches remain very strong on Clarks Hill, with solid numbers of 7-15 pound fish being caught. The best bite for big fish has been found about 40-60 feet deep over 100-120 feet of water, and these fish are feeding right through the day at this depth. Down-lined herring have been most effective and hybrids have been mixed in. There has also been good schooling activity in the evening around Shriver Creek, with most of these fish in the 3-pound range.

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to do him justice, both in portraying him and in writing him.

perfect person to call him on his stuff.”

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