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S.C. job growth strong in September Local area remains higher than state average, but tracks lowering trend

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Sumter County falling from 7.4 to 6.8 percent, in Clarendon County from 7.8 to 7.2 percent and in Lee County from 8.5 to 7.8 percent.

“We continue to be encouraged with our improving economy as more South Carolinians are working and providing for their families than any time in our history,” said S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director

South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted employment rate fell from 6 percent to 5.7 percent in September, marking the fourth consecutive month the rate has dropped in the Palmetto State.

Local numbers reflect the statewide trend, with unemployment in

Cheryl Stanton. “Equally exciting is the fact that there are still more than 65,000 jobs available across the state.”

“Things continue to look very good for the state,” said Richard Kaglic, a research economist for the Federal Bank of Richmond.

Kaglic noted there has been a transition in which sectors contribute to that growth recently.

“The growth has moved from the goods-producing industries and more towards service-provider industries over the past couple of months,” he said. “You have seen some softening in the goods-producing industries.

“Construction has been basically flat, but this is an industry that has

Fall for the Arts this weekend

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Festival offers wide variety of entertainment

Legislators want court to revisit school funding order

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

The third annual Fall for the Arts festival has a full slate of entertainment this weekend, beginning with music, drama and the return of Dragging You to the Arts, all set at Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave., on Friday night. Carmela Bryan, director of Sumter County Cultural Commission, said the schedule promises interesting, enlightening and informative programs that will be, first and foremost, highly entertaining.

“Dragging You to the Arts was our most popular event last year,” she said, “and like all of the events, it’s free, but seating is limited, so it’s first come, first serve.”

The cabaret-style musical show features accomplished drag queen Patti O’Furniture and several of her friends in a musicalcomedy performance for adults only.

Jazz and pop music, drama, acoustic music, indie bands at the Sumter Opera House, an acting workshop taught by Sumter Little Theatre Executive/Artistic Director Eric Bultman and two poetry workshops are also on the weekend schedule.

“We’re hoping this festival will give people a much-needed lift after the flood we’ve all been through,” Bryan said. “We’ve had to scale down a little, but we’ll have an event for children in the spring.”

All events of Fall for the Arts are free. Refreshments will be available for purchase at Sumter Little Theatre.

In addition, Fall for the Arts

House Speaker Jay Lucas, R-Darlington, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Hugh Leatherman announced Monday they have filed a motion with South Carolina Supreme Court asking for reconsideration of the court’s recent order in Abbeville County School District v. the State.

In that case, the court ruled the State of South Carolina was not meeting its constitutional obligation to educate the children of the poor, mostly rural school districts that were plaintiffs in the case and ordered the General Assembly to come up with remedies.

In late September, the court issued an order establishing a timeline for addressing the inequities found by the court after the plaintiffs filed a motion asking the court to supplement its original order with a “more concrete” time line.

In early October, Lucas and Leatherman responded by accusing the court of “breathtaking” disregard of the separation of powers enshrined in the South Carolina Constitution.

The motion to reconsider the order is the General Assembly leadership’s legal response to the court’s order imposing a timeline.

“Arbitrary deadlines that seek to hijack the legislative process and meaningless approval from an unrealistic

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Patti O’Furniture, a Sumter native, will host Dragging You to the Arts, a musical-drag cabaret event at Sumter Little Theatre at 11 p.m. Friday. The adults-only event was one of the most popular at last year’s Fall for the Arts. The performers will be back with new, but equally entertaining -- and sometimes bawdy -- material and songs.

Pitch in on Make a Difference Day

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com As JoAnne Morris points out in her letter to the editor today, Sumterites have been making a difference in their neighbors’ lives every day since the flood. From rescues to massive clean-ups to donations of money, clothes and food, she noted, Sumter residents have been generous and caring — and working hard to make things better. There is still much to be done.

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Coincidentally, Sumter Volunteers Inc. will sponsor its 25th annual Make a Difference Day on Saturday. As the director of the nonprofit volunteer organization, Morris has coordinated the program since the very first one in 1992.

“I know it’s hard to think of making things more beautiful when we’re busy trying to get back as close to normal as we can,” she said, “but I hope people will be able

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WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Sumter Volunteers has several ideas for ways to make a difference: • Super Saturday Clean-Up Spruce-Up” - Join neighborhood clean-ups; • Adopt a park, plant flowers, edge a curb, clean your neighborhood, etc.; • Sunshine Saturday - Visit and give gifts to Sumter’s seniors; • Food Drives - Christian Charities, United Ministries, Salvation Army, Emmanuel Soup Kitchen; • Crisis Closet - Coats for kids, socks for adults, children’s underclothing; • Linens drive; • Samaritan House needs toilet articles, linens, food, coats, cleaning supplies; • Boy Scouts need aluminum cans for projects; • Mini-gifts from Many Friends - $5 adopts a fourth-grader for community lessons, tours; • Financial contributions to those in need for help with medication, groceries, clothing, etc.; and • Create and execute your own project, and report your hours of volunteer service to Sumter Volunteers at (803) 775-7423.

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Swan Lake Presbyterian marks 65 years Sunday Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St., will celebrate its 65th anniversary during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.

Pastor Chuck Staggs and the congregation invite all former pastors and past and current members to attend.

For more information, contact Staggs at (803) 775-3146.

Local man wanted on 6 warrants Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has placed 41-year-old Larry Dinkins on its Most Wanted list in connection with multiple charges and is actively seeking information into the suspect’s whereDINKINS abouts.

Dinkins, whose last known address is 40 Vidalia Court in Wedgefield, is wanted on a total of six warrants, including two counts of distribution of crack cocaine, and bench warrants from magistrate court, family court, and circuit court, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

In addition, Dinkins is sought by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.

Dinkins is described as a black male standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 240 pounds, bald, with brown eyes and black and white facial hair, the release states.

Anyone with information about Dinkins’ whereabouts is asked to contact Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 4362000 or CrimeStoppers at (803) 436-2718.

Car, motorcycle show set for Saturday Sumter Cut Rate Drugstore and Soda Foundation, 32 S. Main St., will hold its 4th Annual Caffeine and Gasoline Car and Motorcycle Show from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

The show, sponsored by Palmetto Gas, will benefit The Blinking Buzzards Shrine Unit and their quest to support The Shriners Transportation and Jamil Expense funds. Cost to pre-register is $15, with registration at $20 the day of the event.

Trophies will include Oldest Car, Best Convertible/Roadster, Best “More Door,” Best Import, Best Engine Compartment, Sponsors Choice, Kids Choice, Best Senior Entry, Best Custom, Best Ford, Special Interest, Best Truck/SUV, Best Mopar, Best GM, Best Under 21 Entry, Sponsors Choice Motorcycle, Best Show Spirit and Hooligans Car Club Choice. Entertainment will be provided by Homegrown The Band.

For more information, contact Todd Touchberry at (803) 983-5430.

United Way, libraries take part in Guinness World Records event

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties partnered with two local libraries on Monday to be a part of an attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the most children read to by an adult in a 24-hour-period. The current record is 238,620 ,and the goal for Monday’s worldwide event was to reach 300,000 children.

The event was part of an effort called Read Across the Globe, a worldwide initiative that brings together volunteers who read to children with a goal of improving literacy in communities, said Ashley Norris, communication specialist with the local United Way. “We wanted to inspire children to read and to find the fun in reading,” she said.

“Being exposed to reading and learning to read at an early age is really important for children in their education and in life.”

Points of Light, an international volunteer service organization, was one of the main organizers of the worldwide event.

According to a Points of Light’s fact sheet, nearly one billion adults and youth worldwide are unable to read.

Children who are not reading proficiently by third grade are more likely to drop out of school, the fact sheet states. Exposure to language at an early age helps

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Kevin McMichael, an AmeriCorps volunteer, read to children at the Sumter County Library on Monday as part of Read Across the Globe, an initiative that brings together volunteers to read to children and improve literacy in communities. put children on a path to literacy, according to the fact sheet.

Children were read to at two locations in Sumter County, the Sumter County Downtown Library, 111 N. Harvin St., and Wesmark Branch Library, 180 W. Wesmark Blvd.

Sumter resident Kevin McMichael was one of several volunteers who read to a total of 48 children at the two libraries.

McMichael said he read to 17 children, ages 3 and 4, at the downtown library.

“I believe it is important to reach children at a young age and encourage them to read, that will make learning easier and fun for them in the future,” he said.

“When I was reading to them, I could see the excitement in their eyes, anticipating what the next chapter in the book would be about.”

Empty those piggy banks for upcoming coin show

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com All those “old” and foreign coins you’ve been finding and tossing in a drawer, thinking they could be valuable — now’s the time to find out if they’re worth more than their face value.

Saturday brings the annual Sumter Coin Club show, with dealers from coin clubs around the state available to answer that question and more.

For the second year, the show will be presented at Bethesda Church of God on U.S. 378 West. Sumter Coin Club members Ken Lyles and Mitch Johnson are among the more than 15 experts who’ll be on hand from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. to appraise up to 10 coins per person at no charge.

They’ll also be able to talk about how and why coins have value and on what criteria that value is based.

“Our theme this year is coin collecting as a hobby versus as an investment,” Lyles said. “Of course, it often happens that a collector will eventually turn into an investor and an investor will turn into a collector.”

He and Johnson are both, they agreed.

Lyles started collecting when he was very young, he said, while Johnson was an adult when he met a 90-yearold Lynchburg man with a

Mitchell Johnson examines a coin from the collection of Ken Lyles, a fellow member of the Sumter Coin Club.

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huge, valuable collection.

“I was selling insurance, and when I visited his home, he just showed me his collection,” Johnson said. “I was very curious about coins, and it was just a few years later that I began studying and collecting coins.”

“If you start trying to put together a collection of things you’re interested in and not getting all excited about the cost, the value, then you have the pure fun of collecting,” Lyles always points out. “And the byproduct is that you’ll have to learn a lot more about a lot of things — history, metallurgy, the artist who designed the coin, for example.”

Being a collector is likely

to be more rewarding than investing unless you’re a highly skilled trader/buyer, he said, because it’s unlikely you’ll find really valuable coins in circulation.

“I don’t even look at my pocket change,” Lyles said, “but for kids, coins in change should be appealing. There are some historically significant coins a kid could put together into a nice collection.”

In addition, there are “mint errors,” such as the 1972 double die 1-cent coins — the U.S. has no “pennies,” as the English do, Lyles said — that can be worth hundreds of dollars.

He’ll have some of those on display, as will Johnson and other dealers/appraisers.

They’ll also have examples

of counterfeit coins and talk about how to tell them from the genuine coins, and Lyles said he will warn people about “scams” such as those offered in newspaper and magazine advertisements.

“Club members are here to serve the public,” he said.

“We don’t want people to get ripped off by ads and gimmicks.”

Johnson, laughing, noted that “Coin collecting is for all ages, and Republicans and Democrats are both welcome.”

Visitors to the coin show will be able to buy, sell or trade coins; door prizes will be awarded; and there will be a raffle for a $5 gold coin.

In addition to coins, the show will feature paper currency, tokens, gemstones, jewelry and “numismatic curiosities.”

And there is always a slight chance you’ll find a valuable coin in circulation, Lyles conceded.

If you think you’ve got one, you can find out on Saturday.

The Sumter Coin Club presents its 12th annual coin show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St. Admission is free.

The club meets at the Sumter Recreation Department, 155 Haynsworth St., at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

For more information, call Lyles at (803) 775-8840.

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POLICE BLOTTER STOLEN PROPERTY Approximately $2,300 worth of copper wiring and copper piping were reportedly stolen from a construction site in the 1700 block of Stuttgart Court between 2 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m. Monday.

A New York Giants wallet containing miscellaneous cards valued at $10; $5 in cash; black Dr. Dre Beats headphones valued at $195; and a black Cobra .38 caliber handgun valued at $300 were reportedly stolen from a silver 2006 Lexus GS3000 while it was parked in the 1800 block of Polaris Drive between 7:45 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday.

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address the pressing needs of flood disaster victims — both short and long term.

One hundred percent of the money donated will go directly to local grassroots organizations aiding those in need. To donate, go to https://www.YourFoundation.org/ SCFloodRelief.

The foundation’s board has provided initial funding of $50,000, and additional donations have been received from across the country.

• A special statewide fund has been established to assist students in school districts affected by flooding in South Carolina and can be viewed at floodreliefforscschools.org.

The South Carolina School Boards Association and South Carolina Future Minds announced that money collected will be distributed to school districts in counties designated for federal assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Trip DuBard, executive director of SC Future Minds, said there are a couple of ways individuals, organizations and schools can contribute. Go to www.floodreliefforscschools.org or text “SCSchools” to 71777.

• All proceeds from the Sumter Clarendon Chapter of the Building Industry Association Golf Tournament, to be held Nov. 2 at Beech Creek Golf Club, will benefit the United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties Flood Relief Fund.

For sponsorship opportunities and to register, call Nelle Tomlinson (803) 775-6800.

• The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina have made available $1 million to South Carolina nonprofit organizations assisting state residents affected by catastrophic flooding. South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) organizations that are providing disaster-related services to residents of affected counties may apply.

Projects that may be funded include activities supporting the health and human services of those affected by this natural disaster. Interested nonprofit organizations may contact BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation at (803) 2647860 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or email FLOOD.RELIEF@bcbssc. com for additional information and to determine eligibility. .

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Groups, organizations provide ways to assist To help the public know of more ways it can help flood victims, The Sumter Item will list fundraisers and places to donate money, food or clothing. Here’s what we have so far: • The Social Justice Consortium of the Upper Lowlands, in conjunction with the South Carolina Health Financial Management Association, is seeking financial donations for their recently launched Dry Shoes for Kids Campaign.

This fund will go a long way in reaching the needs of so many school children in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties after this historic and tragic flood. There are hundreds of school children and their families that lost all of their belongings.

All checks should be made to SJC, Attn. Dry Shoe Fund and may be mailed to P.O. Box 548, Sumter, SC, 29150 Attn: Wilson or may be dropped off at the following locations: Church of the Holy Comforter, 213 N. Main St., UBI Inc., 110 E. Liberty St., Sumter; Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter; or Graham Realty, 519 E. DeKalb St., Camden. Donations are also being accepted at any area branch of NBSC. For your convenience, a GoFund Me page, GoFundme.com/SCKidsDryShoeFund, has also been set up.

• The South Carolina Realtors, in partnership with the National Association of Realtors, is offering assistance to South Carolina’s flood victims through the Realtors Relief Foundation. The foundation is providing mortgage or rent relief up to $1,000 to those who qualify.

Assistance is available to qualified applicants for either monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence or cost of temporary shelter because of displacement from the primary residence resulting from the historic floods. Assistance is limited to $1,000 per applicant and one grant per residence.

The deadline for application submission is Nov. 30. Money is limited, and applications will be processed on a first-come basis.

Anyone can apply for the grants, and anyone can donate to Realtors Relief Foundation by visiting screaltors.org/ relief. Individual Realtors and Realtor associations in South Carolina and across the country have donated or pledged more than $300,000 to the foundation to help South Carolina flood victims.

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VOLUNTEER FROM PAGE A1 to take time to take some little steps to ‘pretty up’ Sumter.”

Morris suggests residents consider plantings and clean-ups on their church grounds; adopting part of their own or other neighborhoods that need “sprucing up,” do yard work or make small repairs to the homes of the elderly or disabled; visit shut-ins and assisted living residents, perhaps taking them fruit, flowers or a small gift.

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A hexacopter drone is seen flying during a drone demonstration at a farm in Cordova, Maryland, in July. Concerned about rising reports of close calls and safety risks involving drones, the government announced Monday it will require many of the increasingly popular unmanned aircraft to be registered.

Close calls spur federal drone registration WASHINGTON (AP) — Concerned about rising reports of close calls and safety risks involving drones, the government announced Monday it will require many of the increasingly popular unmanned aircraft to be registered.

Pilot sightings of drones have doubled since last year, including near manned airplanes and at major sporting events, and there are reports of interference with wildfirefighting operations, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a news conference.

“These reports signal a troubling trend,” said Federal Aviation Administration chief Michel Huerta. Registration will increase pressure on drone operators to fly responsibly, he said, adding, “When they don’t fly safely, they’ll know there will be consequences.”

The FAA now receives about 100 reports a month from pilots who say they’ve seen drones flying near planes and airports, compared with only a few sightings per month last year. So far there have been no accidents, but agency officials have said they’re concerned that a drone weighing only a few pounds might cause serious damage if it is sucked into an engine or smashes into an airliner’s windshield.

Toys and small drones that don’t present a safety threat are likely to be exempt from the requirement. Drones that weigh only a pound or two or that can’t fly higher than a few hundred feet are considered less risky, but heavier ones and those that can fly thousands of feet pose more of a problem.

To work out details, the FAA and the Transportation Department are setting up a task force including government and industry officials, pilots and hobbyists. They’ll recommend which drones should be required to register.

It’s hard to identify drones seen operating illegally near airports and planes or over crowds, and registration by itself won’t change that. But it would allow the FAA to identify drones when they can be recovered after landing or crashing, a common occurrence.

Earlier this year, drones operated illegally crashed on the White House lawn and at the New York stadium where the U.S. Open Tennis Championships were being held. In both cases the drone operators came forward. But if they hadn’t, the government would have had no way to identify them.

“There can be no accountability if the person breaking

the rules can’t be identified,” Foxx said.

There’s no official count of how many drones have been sold in the U.S., but industry officials say it is in the hundreds of thousands and will easily pass a million by the end of the year.

Foxx said he has directed the task force to deliver its report by Nov. 20 and hopes to have registration requirements in place by mid-December. The timeline is tight, but the urgency of the problem demands swift action, he said.

The Consumer Electronics Association predicts that 700,000 drones will be sold this holiday season, and Foxx said it’s especially important that new drone users be taught the responsibilities that come with flying.

Registering drones that could pose safety risks “makes sense, but it should not become a prohibitive burden for recreational users who fly for fun and educational purposes and who have operated harmoniously within our communities for decades,” Dave Mathewson, executive director of the Academy for Model Aeronautics, said in a statement.

And Daniel Castro, vice president at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, urged the government not to “rush into new rules that could have unintended consequences down the line.”

Regulations devised by the task force “will have longterm implications for free speech, privacy and the commercial development and deployment of this nascent technology,” he said in a statement.

Foxx was vague when asked about the FAA’s authority to require registrations, especially on an expedited basis that will provide little if any opportunity for public comment first. It typically takes the agency years to put new regulations in place. Also, a 2012 aviation law includes a provision exempting the model academy’s 180,000 members from drone regulations.

Jim Williams, a principal at the law firm Dentons who formerly headed the FAA’s drone office, said he thinks the agency can get around having to go through the cumbersome rulemaking process by formally determining small drones are a new type of aircraft and therefore fall under existing FAA regulations that say all aircraft must be registered.

“I don’t think there is any way they could realistically get through the rulemaking process by Christmas,” Williams said.

tober has also been designated Sunshine Saturday, one day to “Salute Sumter’s Seniors.”

“It’s a good time to visit elderly neighbors, friends and family,” Morris said. “A little help with chores can make a tremendous difference in their lives.”

Morris always reminds us to “Get involved. You can make a difference.”

For more information about Make A Difference Day, call Morris at (803) 775-7423. To drop off donations, stop by Sumter Volunteers headquarters in the Liberty Center, 12 W. Liberty St.

SCHOOLS FROM PAGE A1 super-panel will not reform South Carolina’s education delivery system,” Lucas said. “Achieving actual improvement requires extensive study and input from those most familiar with the issues.”

Lucas defended the work of the task force.

“Because we must preserve the diligent work already completed by our task force, we think it is imperative that the Supreme Court vacate their most recent order and remove themselves from the legislative process,” he said.

Lucas formed the House Education Policy Review and Reform Task Force in January in response to the court’s November 2014 ruling. The task force, consisting of House members, prominent educators and experts from both sides of the lawsuit, was charged with developing a plan to meet the court’s mandate.

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by Rep. Rita Allison, RSpartanburg, has met several times, with January 2016 set as its goal for mak-

ing recommendations.

Carl Epps, a Columbia attorney representing the plaintiff school districts, said the legislative leadership was within its rights to make a motion to reconsider the order but criticized the approach taken by the General Assembly leadership.

“At the end of the day, I think we can address their concerns,” Epps said.

“This is the process they should have followed when the order was directed.”

State Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, said the Legislature needs to deal with the case as soon as possible.

“I really hope we don’t kick the can down the road any further,” he said. “We need to come up with some solutions sooner rather than later. The Supreme Court has given a deadline and the leadership has frowned upon that deadline.”

Rep. Murrell Smith, RSumter, said he can understand the General Assembly leadership’s desire for more time.

“There are processes set

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up by both the House and the Senate that make them unable to comply with that deadline, and I hope that the Supreme Court would recognize that we have processes in place and allow us to complete that work,” he said.

Johnson and Smith agree it will be a priority in next year’s legislative session, which will also have to deal with flood recovery and last year’s priority — road funding.

“We have a lot of major issues to deal with next year, but I really think that school funding will be a priority,” Johnson said. “I hope that we will able to agree that we need to address that issue and address it quickly.”

“There is no doubt this is going to be a priority,” Smith said. “There are a lot of priorities in South Carolina. The first priority is the flood.”

Epps indicated he is willing to work with Leatherman and Lucas on the education issue.

“We’ll try to reach some kind of (common) ground so we can get back to the business of educating the children,” he said.

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Monarchs get help from California’s drought VISTA, Calif. (AP) — In California’s drought, the struggling monarch butterfly may have found a sprinkling of hope.

Suburban homeowners ripping out thirsty lawns are dotting their new drought-tolerant landscapes with milkweed native to California’s deserts and chaparral — plants that have the potential to help save water and monarchs at the same time, because the female monarch will only lay her eggs on milkweed.

Overall numbers of the majestic black-and-orange butterflies have dropped from 1 billion to fewer than 60 million during the past two decades as milkweed nationwide has fallen prey to development and pesticides.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced $1.2 million starter investment to restore habitat; other national projects aim to distribute milkweed seeds by mail and build databases of breeding habitats as alarm grows. Whether by choice or by chance, ecologists hope California gardeners looking to save water can provide a boost to the butterflies on the West Coast.

“This is a really important way to provide really important habitat for a really important butterfly,” said Greg Rubin, president of California’s Own Native Landscape Design Inc. Nurseries are increasingly stocking multiple varieties of native milkweed and catering to customers who want to be drought savvy but also want to attract butterflies.

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Tom Merriman stands behind a monarch in his butterfly atrium in August at his nursery in Vista, California. Five years ago, Merriman didn’t sell milkweed at all; this summer, he sold more than 14,000 plants and is shipping truckloads of seedlings all across California and other bone-dry Western states like Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Business was up 50 percent this season at Tom Merriman’s native plants nursery in Vista, California. Five years ago, Merriman didn’t sell milkweed at all; this summer, he sold more than 14,000 plants and is shipping truckloads of seedlings all across California and other bone-dry Western states like Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Dozens of monarchs flit through a butterfly atrium he built next to his greenhouses and sometimes sneak in-

side his greenhouses to lay eggs on plants awaiting sale.

“If you plant it, they will come,” said Merriman, who has a greenhouse stuffed with 8,000 milkweed of a dozen types. “We had chrysalises on shovels; we had them on wheelbarrows. They were up in the nursery on palm trees.

They were everywhere, under tables.

We were releasing 500 caterpillars a week on native milkweed.”

Anya Shortridge bought a few milk-

weed plants last year for her drought garden.

Now, she grows more than 100 milkweeds and carefully scans them for microscopic monarch eggs. When the eggs hatch, she feeds the tiny black-, goldand white-striped caterpillars until they disappear into a shimmering, light green chrysalis where the mysterious transformation into a butterfly occurs.

This season, she and her husband have released more than 100 butterflies into the wild.

A sign in front of her house on a San Diego hilltop designates her garden as a “monarch waystation.”

“We’re finding eggs — monarch eggs — on the underside of our milkweed leaves all the time, so if I wanted to I could probably raise thousands,” said Shortridge, who coos and cajoles the butterflies as if they were her children.

Some experts, however, are worried that California homeowners who plant milkweed might actually do harm by trying to do good.

That’s because many gardeners unwittingly choose tropical — or socalled “exotic” — milkweed because of its colorful pink and yellow flowers.

The plants are more attractive than the desert varieties but could interfere with the monarch’s famed migration.

Native milkweeds go dormant in the winter, leaving the butterflies no choice but to complete their migratory journey. But the tropical varieties bloom — and provide a place to lay eggs — all year, distracting the females and interrupting migration patterns.

Ohio River’s huge algae bloom a warning for water suppliers JOHN SEEWER The Associated Press A toxic algae outbreak that snaked more than 600 miles down the Ohio River past four states is forcing water utilities to reassess the threat from harmful algal blooms that are popping up increasingly around the nation.

Treatment plant operators and researchers along the river were surprised by the large bloom and said it should be a warning to cities that get their water supply from lakes, rivers and manmade reservoirs.

“You need to be ready and have a plan in place,” said Roger Tucker, who monitors algae sampling for the Louisville Water Co. in Kentucky.

“The Ohio River is proof of that.”

The bloom appears to be winding down now, two months after being detected in the middle of August. It made its way from Wheeling, West Virginia, and past Cincinnati and Louisville, setting off warnings about boating and fishing in the river. Organizers canceled a swim from Cincinnati to northern Kentucky.

What surprised many along the river was the unprecedented size and level of toxins detected in some areas — well above those found recently in algae-plagued western Lake Erie.

The last toxic bloom on the river came in 2008. But that one covered about 30 miles and lasted a couple weeks.

This year, toxins produced by the algae didn’t contaminate any municipal supplies along the river, which provides drinking water to about 5 million people. But utilities did spend more money to fight off the toxins that can cause rashes, diarrhea, vomiting and breathing difficulty.

Cincinnati spent $7,700 more per day in much of September to add chemicals to tap water. And the company that provides water to Huntington, West Virginia, brought in new testing equipment and temporary pumps and pipes just in case it needed to draw from another river.

Researchers say conditions this year were just right for the outbreak: Heavy rains in the early summer washed algae-feeding pollutants into the river, and a dry late-summer slowed down the currents.

“When you have months without much rainfall, the river really becomes a series of lakes,” said Jeff Swertfeger, head of water quality for the Greater Cincinnati Water Works.

Usually, the river flows too

fast for algae blooms to develop. But as the river slows, it stirs up less sediment and allows more sunlight to penetrate the water and fuel the algae growth.

“The river changes year to year. This is the worst anyone has ever seen it,” Swertfeger said. “We don’t expect it again and again. But we know it can happen.”

Algae blooms are more common in lakes and reservoirs where the water is calm — a year ago one in Lake Erie fouled the drinking

water in Toledo for more than two days.

Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has said that harmful algae blooms are one of the nation’s most serious and growing environmental challenges. Scientists say climate change and higher levels of nutrients such as phosphorus may be why they’re seeing a rising number of algae contamination cases.

But not all blooms are toxic, said Gary Fahnenstiel, an

algae expert with Michigan Technological University’s Great Lakes Research Center.

Still, a huge bloom on the

Ohio River should be a wakeup call, he said. “What we’ve learned is these things are increasing,” Fahnenstiel said.

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JOBS FROM PAGE A1 been growing very rapidly over the course of the last year so it is taking a little bit of a breather. It’s still up 9 percent year over year.

That’s very strong construction for the year.”

Still, Kaglic said numbers for the past year in South Carolina are impressive.

“Take a look at the numbers that came out today,” he said. “There were 6,300 new jobs created (in September), for the year: 63,000-plus net new jobs created in South Carolina.”

Compare job growth in South Carolina to national numbers for a perspective, he said.

“Job growth in the state has averaged 3.2 percent year over year, compared to the national average of just 2 percent,” he said. “That’s very strong overall job growth in South Carolina.”

Another sector that saw some weakening in this month’s numbers was manufacturing.

“Manufacturing has been kind of static over the past year,” Kaglic said, “but keep in mind we saw very rapid growth in manufacturing in the state from about 2010 through the middle part of 2014.”

He doesn’t expect that weakness to continue, he said.

“Part of the reason is you keep hearing these big scores in the state, of which Volvo is the biggest,” he said. “At some point these companies will be making more than just headlines; they are going to be creating jobs.”

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FALL FOR THE ARTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Board CEO and President Jay Schwedler said he expects continued growth locally in the manufacturing sector.

“Our manufacturing sector seems to be on a good solid footing, with business activity in the positive and many of our region’s companies holding firm on head count or hiring.” He said.

“We see our manufacturing sector’s growth as a net positive for the foreseeable future, and all indicators direct us to believe that we will continue to see positive growth.”

Though September’s numbers are robust, a lot of water has passed under, over and around the bridge since the September numbers were collected.

“We recognize that there are people who recently have been displaced from their jobs due to the flooding disaster,” Stanton said. “Our focus has turned to helping those individuals get back to work.”

Kaglic said it is difficult to estimate the effect the flood will have on the employment numbers.

“It’s not going to add to payrolls, I can tell you that,” he said. “In addition to the tragic loss of life and property, it will result in disruption in the data as well.”

He said he expects it to have an adverse effect.

“It may have a month or two of adverse impact on payroll and employment in the state,” Kaglic said, “but, I think it is going to be a transitory thing, and I think after a month or two, we’ll get back on that upward

Friday, Oct. 23 • 6 p.m. – Jazz Concert featuring Rhythm Section and Friends – Sumter Little Theatre Courtyard, 14 Mood Ave.

others, in order to ultimately create verse with a stronger sense of sound and variation. Patriot Hall Reception Hall,135 Haynsworth St.

• 8 p.m. – “Agnes of God,” Sumter Little Theatre.

• 5 to 6 p.m. – Praise Is What I Write: The Art Of The Praise Poem, a poetry workshop presented by Len Lawson.

Workshop participants will analyze the praise poetry form from poets such as Lucille Clifton, Nate Marshall and others.

• 10 p.m. – Allen Hinnant – acoustic guitar – Sumter Little Theatre Courtyard.

• 11 p.m. – Dragging you to the Arts! – Live musical entertainment hosted By Patti O’ Furniture, Sumter Little Theatre, adult audience only.

Saturday, Oct. 24 • 2 to 4 p.m – Move your Body! – Acting workshop for high school students and adults, presented by Eric Bultman, actor and executive/artistic director of Sumter Little Theatre. Bultman said the actor “has two tools to use in creating a character — the body and the voice.

Participants will learn that showing an audience a character is more fun than telling about the character.

The two-hour workshop will focus on communicating a character with the body by exploring the physical aspects of energy, age, size, shape and tempo.” At Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. • 4 to 5 p.m. – Rhyme Refined, a poetry workshop presented by Michele Reese. This workshop will include exercises to go beyond the limitations of exact rhyme pairs, which so often force a writer into clichéd phrasing and predictable sentiment. Participants will do some exercises to practice different rhyme types, then look at examples from poets such as Natasha Trethewey, Yusef Komunyakaa, Robert Pinsky and

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• 8:30 p.m. – Indie Bands Showcase, featuring Crowns, E.T. Anderson, and The Ugly Chords. Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31 • 8 p.m. – A presentation of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Parks and Recreation Department gymnasium, 155 Haynsworth St. Join us for a free viewing of the wonderfully campy cult classic, now in its 40th year.

Dress as your favorite character, get an audience participation prop list from rockyhorror.com, learn the Time Warp and come enjoy an amazing musical comedy horror film. A perfect Halloween Night entertainment.

Visual Art Exhibits to view • Gallery 135 in Patriot Hall: “Au Revoir Francois,” a screen printing exhibit by Frank McCauley • SumterCounty Gallery of Art: Willie Cole, Speaking in Tongues and Michaela Pilar Brown, Red Dirt & Doilies

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COMMENTARY

Vision, liberal and progressive

H

ere’s my question to you: If an evil person is guaranteed that he can inflict physical pain upon others and guaranteed to never suffer pain himself, what happens to his willingness to inflict pain? You say, “What do you mean, Williams?”

OK, I will make my question more concrete.

Suppose a young punk knows that Walter he can knock Williams out an innocent person and never suffer physical pain himself, such as being knocked out; what happens to his willingness to play the knockout game?

Suppose a rapist knows he can brutally rape a woman and never have to suffer physical pain himself; what happens to his willingness to rape?

Suppose we guarantee school students that they can assault a teacher and never suffer similar pain themselves; what do you think happens to assaults on teachers?

Finally, suppose we guarantee prison inmates that they can toss urine and feces cocktails on prison guards, a practice called gassing, and suffer no physical pain; what happens to their willingness to gas guards?

You can answer those questions.

Let’s look at other effects of the liberal vision.

After every tragic shooting, liberals and progressives call for more gun laws.

They exploit American ignorance as to why the Framers gave us Second Amendment protections.

James Madison, the acknowledged father of our Constitution, said, “(The Constitution preserves) the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation ... (where) the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms.”

Alexander Hamilton said, “The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed.”

Later he said, “If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is then no recourse left but in the exertion of that original right of self-defense which is paramount to all positive forms of government.”

Thomas Jefferson: “What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms.”

Our Founding Fathers expressed a deep distrust and suspicion of government in general and Congress in particular.

More of that distrust is seen in our Constitution’s language, such as Congress shall not abridge, infringe,

‘You say: “Williams, that’s preposterous! A dictator or a foreign force could never take over our nation!”

During the 1930s, the Germans or the French people might have said the same thing. Before 1945, the Japanese people would have said the same thing.’ deny, disparage, violate or deny.

If the founders did not believe that Congress would abuse our liberties, they would not have provided those protections.

Maybe liberals and progressives are making the argument that government is no longer a threat to our liberties and hence there is no longer a need to be able to protect ourselves.

I’d like to see their evidence.

Liberals and progressives express alarm that there are an estimated 300 million privately held firearms in our country.

Some have called for a national arms registry to be created to keep track of gun ownership.

That’s dangerous on at least two counts.

Suppose there comes a time when a dictator takes over or a leader surrenders our nation.

A dictator or foreign conqueror would love to have information on gun ownership.

A tyrant would also like to take the IRS intact because of all the information held on Americans.

As an aside, I would like to know what provisions there are to destroy such information if we ever have to surrender.

You say: “Williams, that’s preposterous! A dictator or a foreign force could never take over our nation!”

During the 1930s, the Germans or the French people might have said the same thing. Before 1945, the Japanese people would have said the same thing.

By the way, yesteryear’s Japanese were far tougher than today’s soft Americans.

It took only two relatively small atomic bombs to bring them to their knees.

If a couple of our major cities were destroyed, a weakkneed liberal/progressive president would surrender in a New York minute.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. © 2015, creators.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY IS THIS WEEKEND Saturday, Oct. 24 is the 25th annual Make A Difference Day. Sumter has participated annually since it was established on Feb. 29, 1992, by USA Weekend Magazine to see how much could be accomplished on an extra day in the year. It was so successful it became an annual event. Locally, more than 9,750 volunteers have contributed 37,100-plus hours in the first 24 endeavors.

However, every day in Sumter has been Make A Difference Day since the flood overwhelmed us on Oct. 4.

From acts of heroism, like traumatic rescues, to countless hours of service and simple kind deeds, the significance of each voluntary act in a disaster setting is multiplied many times over to the recipient. I will never forget “dry” neighbors and friends and all the help given during this stressful time.

Things are improving, and hopefully the moisture will soon be at 0, repairs made and things back to normal. A disaster affords citizens an opportunity to come to the aid of the community. Our city and county are consumed with taking care of flood damage. Normal things that occur at this time of year, like “fall cleaning” of streets, roads and thoroughfares are on hold.

On Saturday, we could work on “curb appeal” and clean-up — so important to a well-groomed city. We can: • Mow and edge curbing and sidewalks • “Adopt” right of ways at our home/business and treat as part of our yards.

(Many do this!)

• Work for total curb appeal on our own street • Pick up litter — take a “litterbug drive” with garbage bags, and take your family!

• Join a clean-up campaign or form one • Spray weeds/grass growing in concrete • Visit nursing homes — take small gifts on Sunshine Saturday • Collect food, clothing, socks, coats, linens, toilet articles, office supplies, etc.

• Give a contribution to a charity, especially one helping with a disaster Call Sumter Volunteers at (803) 774-7423 for more op-

portunities for Make A Difference Day 2015 and volunteer. You can make a difference.

JOANNE MORRIS Director, Sumter Volunteers

SOME CONGRESSMEN SHOULD RESIGN There are two indisputable facts in the news recently. And there is something we should do about it.

First, all of our Republican members of Congress voted against federal help and relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy in the northeast but are now beating up on the federal government and insisting on help and relief for South Carolinians who are victims of the great flood.

And Congressman McCarthy, who wanted to be Speaker of the House, said the most important thing this Congress has done is to cause Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers to go down in the presidential race.

So we see Sens. Scott and Graham as well as Congressman Gowdy, Sanford, Wilson, Mulvaney and whoever the fifth one is are all pandering to the extreme right, whining about the government is too big when it helps someone else but demanding quick and large response when the disaster is in their hometowns.

Then we see one of the biggest leaders of the new Republican party, Congressman McCarthy, saying the primary purpose of Congress is not to build America for our citizens but to play politics by promoting half-truths and flat out lies about opposition party presidential candidates.

What should we do?

The citizens of South Carolina should demand that all the members of Congress who are simply playing politics instead of working for the betterment of America should resign. All of our Republican members of Congress should quit in shame.

When we elect their replacements, most if not all will be Republicans, but that is not the point.

The point is that our new members of Congress will go to Washington understanding we want them to work for America, not for their political party.

Oh, and by the way, when our new group gets to D.C.,

please ask McCarthy to resign in shame as well.

LOYD YOUNG Sumter

SUMTER RESIDENTS, FIRST RESPONDERS ARE TOUGH There’s an old adage, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Sumter City and County are blessed to have first responders who are skillful, knowledgeable, dedicated and professional.

Whatever needs to be done, our frontline men and women along with dedicated volunteers are willing to do whatever is necessary for the overall welfare of the people of Sumter County.

The humanitarian behavior of most Sumter citizens is remarkable.

I see people reaching out to one another and showing concern for their neighbors, friends and strangers. I see people putting their own comforts aside to help feed, clothe and shelter those who were less fortunate than themselves. I see people living by the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, “To the extend that you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to Me.” Where some people see destruction and despair, I see hope and resiliency. We came together to meet and overcome the hardships and disruptions of the snow blizzard in 1973. We joined forces and collectively overcame the destruction of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. We have a history of bouncing back from adversities and moving forward.

The great flood of 2015 is a bigger challenge, but we have determination and faith in our God. We know that He will comfort us and give us the strength to move forward.

Sumter citizens are loving, caring and tough. This is another disastrous event that will test our resolve, and once again, Team Sumter will prevail.

My heart and prayers are with all citizens of South Carolina who have been affected by this disaster.

Hold on to your faith, and never forget that God is still in charge.

To our first responders and volunteers, thank you.

EUGENE BATEN Sumter County Council

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SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 7751852.

AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852.

AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852.

AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 4945180.

441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441.

AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall.

Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 4358085.

C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763.

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TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869.

Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church.

Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426.

Sumter Combat Veterans Group Peer to Peer — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD, coping skills, claims and benefits.

Parkinson’s Support Group — Second Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746.

Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) — Third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St. Open to all families or friends who have lost a loved one to murder in a violent way.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group — Third Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call

(843) 661-3746.

Amputee Support Group — Fourth Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m., Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St., Florence. Call (843) 6613746.

EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: Sickle Cell Support Group — last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Bertha Willis at (803) 774-6181.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane.

Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789.

Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 9057720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346.

Journey of Hope (for family members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

Great Goodness the Grief Support Group — Third Thursday, 6-8 p.m., “AYS” Home Care, 1250 Wilson Hall Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 9057720.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc.

Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m. Call Kevin Johnson at (803) 778-0303.

SATURDAY MEETINGS: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group — 1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7.

Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

DAILY PLANNER

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Gaffney 72/42 Spartanburg 73/42

Greenville 73/44

Columbia 76/49

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IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 75/51

Aiken 74/48

ON THE COAST

Charleston 77/58

Today: Mostly sunny; a shower in spots in southern parts. High 73 to 77.

Thursday: Sunny, but some clouds in southern parts. High 76 to 80.

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Reconnect with people you’ve enjoyed working with in the past.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Delve into the past and you’ll discover the information you need to satisfy your curiosity. Connecting with people you admire or miss will help you put your own life in perspective. You’ll find a solution that will eliminate a challenge you face.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Gravitate toward unique people, places and pastimes. The encounters will help you incorporate interesting plans into both your personal and professional plans. Use your power of persuasion to help you get what you want.

Romance is encouraged.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pick and choose your friends wisely. Someone who is a bad influence will ruin your chances to advance. Don’t limit what you can do because you are being impractical or putting too much time into things that brings little return.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Improve your personal life and your home environment. The effort you make will help ease any stress you’ve been feeling. A problem will surface if you have neglected to take care of legal, financial or medical matters.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Travel, creative courses or attending a trade show that sparks your imagination will help you make home improvements. Interacting with people heading down a similar path will encourage you to finish what you start.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Listen to the advice offered, but make your own decision when it comes to handling investments, contracts or chronic health matters. Make a commitment to someone you want to spend more time with. Romance will make a lasting impression.

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Someone will put demands on your time if you aren’t careful. Take care of your needs first, and offer assistance

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LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 TUESDAY

POWERBALL SATURDAY

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5-7-14-34-36; PowerUp: 5

48-49-57-62-69 Powerball: 19; Powerplay: 3

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LUCKY FOR LIFE MONDAY

7-6-5 and 5-3-2

5-4-6-1 and 7-4-3-7

12-16-19-29-42; Lucky Ball: 4

SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PET OF THE WEEK Oreo, a fun-loving little girl who loves everyone, is available for adoption at Sumter Animal Control. She would love a family of her own and a safe place to lay her head at night. In kennel 28 at Sumter Animal Control, Oreo is a young adult hound mix, who is small, snuggly, and has freckles.

How can you resist freckles? Contact Sumter Animal Control at (803) 4362066, 1240 Winkles Road.

You can also see more adoptable / found pets at Sumter Animal Control on Facebook.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Big-play offense finally comes alive for Tigers

BY SCOTT KEEPFER Greenville News

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett, right, and the Tigers’ passing attack caught fire against Boston College on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson to the tune of 420 yards and three scores in a 34-17 victory.

CLEMSON — Boston College awakened a slumbering beast Saturday night, and the result wasn’t pretty — at least not for the Eagles and their top-ranked defense.

Clemson’s passing game, which had produced workmanlike results in the Tigers’ first five games, came to life in full force against Boston College, producing big play

after big play in the No. 6-ranked Tigers’ 34-17 victory.

Clemson had rushed for 200 yards or more in three consecutive games, but the Tigers opted to go to the air early and often against the Eagles — and the Tigers did just that to the tune of 420 yards and three touchdowns.

The effort underscored that, yes, despite the absence of primary vertical threat Mike Williams, the Tigers are in no short supply when it

comes to offensive playmakers.

Consider: Through its first six games, Boston College had allowed opponents a play of 10 or more yards an average of only six times per game; Clemson had seven such plays — in the second quarter.

Clemson finished with 17 plays of 10 yards or more, which was almost half as

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B5

PREP TENNIS

Wishful thinking Young Lady Barons’ improved doubles play falls just short in 5-4 state playoff loss to Porter-Gaud

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Debby Williams got one of her wishes in Wilson Hall’s firstround match against Porter-Gaud in the SCISA 3A varsity girls tennis state playoffs on Tuesday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

The Lady Barons got to the doubles portion of the match tied at 3-3, having split the singles matches. However, the WH head coach didn’t get her other wish as Wilson Hall managed to win only one of the three doubles matches, thus falling to the Lady Cyclones 5-4.

“I really thought we had a good chance to pull it off,” said Williams, whose team finished the year with a 9-5 record. “We had been working really hard on our doubles in practice and we had gotten better. But it was just not meant to be for us.”

Singles play had an unusual flair to it as P-G won the Nos. 1-3 matches, while the Lady Barons won the bottom three singles.

Emily Anne Beasley

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Cross Country Sumter in Region VI-4A Meet (at Freedom Florence), 4:30 p.m.

Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter in SCISA Region II-3A Meet (at Patriot Park SportsPlex), 5 p.m.

Middle School Football Lee Central at Kingstree, 6 p.m.

Spaulding at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

Junior Varsity Football Sumter at Carolina Forest, 7:30 p.m.

Manning at Crestwood, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at Hartsville, 6 p.m.

Lee Central at Johnsonville, 6:30 p.m.

Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Porter-Gaud, 7 p.m.

B Team Football Sumter at Chapin, 6 p.m.

Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Porter-Gaud, 5 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Williamsburg, 6 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at Jefferson Davis, 6:30 p.m.

of WH beat Leslie Wade 6-1, 6-2 to win at No. 4and Shelby Guldan topped Cris Espanol at No. 6.

The final singles match to be completed was at No. 5, and Lizzy Davis of Wilson Hall beat Lindsey Prus in a tiebreaker, 6-2, 4-6, 10-5.

SEE WISHFUL, PAGE B3

KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Wilson Hall No. 1 singles player Zan Beasley returns the ball to Porter-Gaud’s Rebecca Kahn during Beasley’s 6-2, 6-2 loss on Tuesday in the opening round of the SCISA 3A state tournament at Palmetto Tennis Center. P-G won the match 5-4.

PREP FOOTBALL

USC FOOTBALL

Anderson, Etling, Simon, Halley named week’s best

Gamecocks look to build on 1st SEC win

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Thomas Sumter Academy’s Jonathan Etling is not big of stature, but he cast a big shadow in the Generals’ 12-8 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Friday.

Etling, a junior free safety who is generously listed at 5-feet7-inches and 135 pounds, had three interceptions and broke up a pass to go along with two solo tackles and seven assists.

“He just had a great game for us,” TSA head coach Troy Kessinger said. “They were big plays too. One of the interceptions

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

ANDERSON

OFFENSIVE PLAYER

ETLING DEFENSIVE PLAYER

came on the goal line with about four minutes left in the game, so that pretty much won the game for us.”

SIMON OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

HALLEY SPECIAL TEAMS

Because of his efforts, Etling has been selected as The Sumter

SEE BEST, PAGE B3

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — The laughs around South Carolina’s locker room are louder, the coach’s instructions easier to follow. Nothing perks up a program heading to a bye week like a win — especially after the turbulent times the Gamecocks had before beating Vanderbilt.

South Carolina was still feeling good three days after its first Southeastern Conference victory, 19-10 over the Commodores. It also was the Game-

cocks’ initial win after the stunning resignation of their HOLLOMAN longtime coach and college football’s prime personality, Steve Spurrier.

“It was very good for us to get that win,’’ linebacker T.J. Holloman said. “We had a crazy week. A lot of turmoil.’’

Now, Holloman thinks it’s time for a break. The Gamecocks

SEE USC, PAGE B4

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RECRUITING

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Many of USC’s 2016 commitments now in flux U

niversity of South Carolina football interim head coach Shawn Elliott and his staff have a lot of work to do in holding together their 2016 recruiting class in the wake of Steve Spurrier’s departure. Thus far there’s been only one public decommitment — PJ Blue — but other commitments are less than 100 percent solid.

One of those is defensive back JJ Givens of Mechanicsville, Va. “Actually (assistant) Coach Deke (Adams) is coming out to my school on Monday and he said we’ll talk and after that talk I just feel as though I’ll really know whether I’m committed to South Carolina,” Givens said. “I was kind of shocked (about Spurrier’s resignation), but you never know a person’s reasons. He did what’s best for him and I completely respect that a hundred percent.”

Even before Spurrier’s announcement, Givens was planning to take other official visits. He hasn’t scheduled any at this point, but he said he’s looking at Arizona State, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State for visits. He’s also been talking to Clemson and said the Tigers remain in it with him as well and “still recruiting me pretty hard.”

Another USC commitment, offensive lineman Lloyd Cushenberry of Geismar, La., said he too remains committed at this point, but it’s not an absolutely firm commitment.

“As of now I am still committed to South Carolina,” Cushenberry said. “Me and my family are still talking about everything and I am keeping my options open.”

USC commitment running back CJ Freeman of Greensboro, N.C., said he remains committed for now, but will check out the recruiting landscape. Louisville has come after him hard and he’s considering an official visit there.

Quarterback Brandon McIlwain of Newtown, Pa., is the prize of USC’s ‘16 recruiting class and has no plans on backing out of his commitment.

“I’m still definitely committed to South Carolina,” McIlwain said. “The coaching staff is still there. The guys I have a relationship with are still there. I talked to (assistant) Coach (GA) Mangus and Coach Elliott and what they are saying is they still have a season going and they are going to work hard and push the guys in practice and see what they can do the rest of the season.

“Coach Elliott is now the head coach and Coach Mangus is the offense coordinator and they are going to build it and keep it going and get us some wins this season.”

McIlwain said he was recruited by Mangus and has a close relationship with him, and he’s also developed a rapport with Elliott, so he has no problem with those two running the offense.

“I love Coach Elliott and have had a great relationship with him throughout my recruiting and he’s a great coach and great motivator,” McIlwain said. “I’m excited to see what he can do with the program.

“Coach Mangus is the guy I talk to the most and the biggest recruiter for me and I know how good of an offensive mind he is. I was so excited to be coached by him and to learn from him and now it’s extremely exciting to see what he can do with the offense and see how he can push these guys and make the offense move.” All that said, McIlwain also knows he’s going to miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime to learn the art of playing QB from one of the most renowned teachers of the position in the modern era in Spurrier.

“I’m really disappointed because he’s such an amaz-

ing coach, such a legendary coach,” he said. “It would have been an honor to play for him, but things have their time and he thought it was time for him to stop coaching at South Carolina and I respect it. Now I’m just excited to play for Coach Elliott and Coach Mangus and all the other coaches there.”

So, even with Spurrier gone, but Elliott and Mangus still on board, at least for now, McIlwain sees no reason to consider going anywhere else.

“The big reason I’m committed is the staff,” McIlwain said. “The coaching staff, I’ve gotten such a great relationship with and I’m definitely still committed to South Carolina.”

However, there is no guarantee the staff, including Elliott and Mangus, will be there in January when McIlwain plans to enroll in school. He’s aware a new coach could come in and change everything, and that’s the only time he’ll reconsider his commitment.

“A lot of things have to happen for that to occur,” he said. “It’s obviously something I’ll have to talk about with my family and see what the right decision is. That’s so far off and so many things have to happen for that, I haven’t really thought about that.”

McIlwain continues to hear from the Major League Baseball scouts and he still talks to them to keep the relationships alive. He still hasn’t decided 100 percent on enrolling early, partially because the school district hasn’t yet approved him for early graduation. He should know on that by the end of October.

“I more than likely will be enrolling early,” he said. “I definitely have to see what’s happening with the coaching staff and everything and see if the timing is right, but at this point I still am planning on enrolling early.”

And if he enrolls at USC early, McIlwain said he could join the baseball program this spring as well as he plans to play both sports with the Gamecocks.

Many of USC’s commitments took to Twitter to express their feelings on Spurrier’s departure. Most said they are staying with USC, but another one who was not so sure is wide receiver Bryan Edwards of Conway High School.

“As of now I am verbally committed to USC,” Edwards wrote. ”South Carolina is my home and I have tons of love for it and the University of South Carolina, their program and fans. Obviously the timing of Coach Spurrier’s retirement is a surprise and a sad thing to see, however at the same time I have to do what’s best for me and my future as a student athlete. I will be contemplating my future in the next few weeks in light of recent events.”

However WR Kelvin Harmon of Palmyra, N.J., went on Twitter to say he’s not budging from his pledge. “I understand about Coach Spurrier, all respect for him, but I didn’t choose South Carolina for him. Still content with my decision.”

Defensive lineman Darius Whitfield of Mobile, Ala., committed to USC on Tuesday, the day Spurrier unexpectedly resigned. Whitfield said that news didn’t shake him from his desire to join USC though. The Gamecocks have been recruiting him since his sophomore year.

“I kind of made my mind up in late September,” Whitfield said. “They were just showing interest, showing interest, showing interest.

I’ve been talking to South Carolina since the end of my sophomore year and it’s just always felt like a sincere place and home for me.”

Whitfield hasn’t been to the campus yet, but he has watched the team from afar.

He’s seen the struggles on defense, but is not discouraged.

“Even though they’ve been Phil Kornblut struggling a little bit, RECRUITING they’ve been CORNER swarming to the ball,” said Whitfield who projects as a three technique defensive tackle. “That first half against LSU (Louisiana State) impressed me, just stopping the run, showing effort and making plays.”

Whitfield is close with recruiter Kirk Botkin and wants to hang in with USC, but he’s still going to move cautiously until the new coach and staff are set.

“I’m going to still look into things, but right now that doesn’t concern me,” he said.

“They have a good academic program and the fans are crazy. I love the fans. I’m glad to be a South Carolina Gamecock.”

USC missed on DL Naquan Jones of Evanston, Ill., when he committed to Michigan State in June, but USC never stopped recruiting him and now he plans to take an official visit with them on a date to be determined after the season. Jones said he actually had planned to take the visit for the LSU game, but he got sick and the game was moved to Baton Rouge.

Jones visited USC in February and recruiter Adams has kept up the recruiting contact with him throughout the year and that’s why Jones has never lost interest.

“The communication with (assistant) Coach (Everette) Sands and Coach Adams, just with those guys staying on me,” Jones said. “With Coach Spurrier leaving, I still want to get the opportunity to come down and see how everything plays out with him being gone. I haven’t really gotten to watch them much this year, but just from what I’m hearing, how they can use me on the defense, I still have an interest in them. I just think it will all play out and I’ll be able to see how everything goes once I take my visit.”

Jones said he’s in the process of setting his visit date with Michigan State and he might take a visit to Mississippi as well. He calls his commitment strength with the Spartans “pretty strong. I’m kind of building a really good relationship with the coaching staff and I’m kind of in between like a loyalty thing.

Until anything pops up and I see how things go on the visit, I wouldn’t say I’m a hundred percent right now, but I’m kind of close.”

Jones said he’s also still hearing from Nebraska along with USC, Ole Miss and Michigan State.

USC target and Florida commit linebacker Vosean Joseph of Miami will visit West Virginia on Nov. 2 and Syracuse on Nov. 14.

USC ‘17 QB target Jake Fromm of Warner Robins, Ga., committed to Alabama after visiting for the Arkansas game.

CLEMSON Defensive back Tony Butler of Lakewood, Ohio, had planned to make a commit early this month, but now will wait until after the season. Butler still has Clemson, Arizona State, Minnesota, Michigan, Syracuse, Rutgers and WVU on his list. He has not scheduled any official visits at this point, but plans to set some later in the season.

As of now, Butler is planning to see Minnesota, Syracuse and Arizona State. He’s been to Clemson unofficially and he last talked to Clemson recruiter Brent Venables about a week ago.

“He said I’m a big part of the recruiting class and I’m very important because of my length and size that I can bring to the secondary,” But-

ler said. “It was definitely a blessing; they are a top five team in the country, that they offered me, it’s a dream come true in a way.”

He said an official visit to Clemson is possible.

DL Dexter Lawrence of Wake Forest, N.C., has taken an official visit to UF and tentatively is set to visit Clemson on Nov. 7 and Ohio State on Nov. 21. It hasn’t been determined if those will be official or unofficial visits.

In a recent Rivals.com interview, Lawrence listed the schools high on his list as Clemson, Ohio State, Alabama, UFlorida, UNC and North Carolina State. He has seen the Wolfpack play twice this season. Lawrence, a Shrine Bowl selection, plans to announce his decision on Dec. 14. Clemson offered ‘18 RB Devon Lawrence, who is Dexter’s brother, last week.

Neil Farrell, a ’17 DL from Mobile, Ala., was offered by Clemson. He also holds a USC offer.

Clemson ‘17 QB target Chase Brice of Loganville, Ga., visited Florida State on Saturday.

CLEMSON AND USC OL John Simpson of Fort Dorchester High in North Charleston said the only official visit he is certain about at this point is LSU.He has not set a date. The only unofficial visit Simpson has taken this season was to USC for the Kentucky game and he doesn’t have any other official visits planned right now.

Simpson said he’s focused on his season as his team is undefeated and ranked among the top 4A teams in the state.

Simpson said his top seven remain the same -- Clemson, USC, Georgia, UF, Alabama, Tennessee and LSU. He said despite speculation Clemson is his leader, he does not have a favorite. He doesn’t plan to announce a decision until Jan. 9, 2016, at the Army AllAmerican Game.

OTHERS DB Dreshun Miller of Marietta, Ga., hopes to get to a game at USC before the season is over and is optimistic about an offer from the Gamecocks.

“That would be a big joy,” Miller said. “I’ve been liking that school since the 10th grade. I mean the first unofficial visit I took was there, so it’s some history behind it.”

He recently picked up offers from Coastal Carolina and Valdosta State to go along with an earlier one from Carson-Newman. Illinois also is showing interest.

WR Dre Massey of Holmes Junior College in Mississippi, planned to go to Memphis for the Ole Miss game this past Saturday and this weekend he’s planning to go to Oxford for the Texas A&M game. Massey has been talking with USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. about a visit and was coming in for the LSU game before it was moved.

Spurrier Jr. was supposed to visit with him at Holmes on Monday. Massey will be looking for an offer and a date for a visit. He recently picked up an offer from Purdue.

Former Clemson commitment LB Rahshaun Smith of IMG Academy in Florida made an official visit to LSU over the weekend.

DB Nick McCloud of South Pointe High in Rock Hill was offered last week by WVU and Vanderbilt. He visited UNC on Saturday.

Greer High WR Dorian Lindsey committed to Wofford.

Blythewood High DB Kris Pam has visited Coastal Carolina and has set official visits with Charleston Southern and Presbyterian for January. His other offers include Elon, Liberty, North Carolina Central, North Greenville, South Carolina State, Gardner-Webb, Hampton and Kennesaw State. Western

Carolina is expected to offer soon.

Tight end Logan Rudolph, a ’17 recruit form Northwestern High in Rock Hill was offered last week by UNC.

BASKETBALL Seventh Woods, the 6-foot1-inch guard from Hammond School in Columbia, told MidlandsHighSchoolSports. com on Thursday that he will make his college announcement at a press conference at his school on Nov. 11, the first day of the early signing period. Woods wants to join teammate Chevez Goodwin, who is headed to College of Charleston, in making his announcement at his school.

Woods said he is still considering USC, UNC and Georgetown, the three schools he visited officially. USC was the last official taking place last weekend.

“South Carolina was a great time,” Woods told Rich Taylor. “It’s my hometown, but there was a lot of stuff I didn’t experience like the campus, the new dorms. I had an outstanding time with the team and the players. It was a great time in my hometown.”

Woods said he enjoyed his other two official visits as well and all three programs made him feel like a part of their family. “I felt perfect with all three teams,” he said. “That’s really a key part in my decision.”

As for Internet speculation and rumors regarding his plans, Woods debunked the talk of being a silent commitment to any school. “I haven’t talked to any coach about where I’m going to go,” Woods said. “It’s still wide open for everybody right now. I’ve built a relationship with all three coaches and they are all great guys. It’s going to be tough telling (two of them) I’m not coming.”

USC assistant coach Lamont Evans and UNC head coach Roy Williams attended Woods’ practice on Thursday. USC head coach Frank Martin had to stay with his team for practice because his other assistant, Matt Figger, was in Philadelphia to meet with 6-10 Sedee Keita.

Keita has taken official visits to USC and Temple and is also looking at PSU and Providence. Keita said he’s in regular contact with USC. “Everyone is pretty much saying how much they need me there or I can be an impact player at South Carolina,” he said. Keita said he has no timetable on a decision and no favorite.

Over the weekend, USC hosted 6-10 Dewan Huell of Miami on an official visit. He also has visited Miami and FSU and USC was his final official visit of the fall. “I like the program and I’m really cool with the coaches,” Huell said of USC. “He (Martin) coaches like my high school coach.”

Huell said he also had good visits to Miami and FSU and they remain on his list. He said he’s not sure when he’ll make his decision, and he’s not sure if he’ll sign in November.

Jamir Moultrie, a ’17 point guard from Bishop McNamara High in Maryland, visited Clemson recently. Marquis Goodman, a 6-5 ’17 recruit from Hampton, Va., plans to visit Clemson on Nov. 7. Trey Doomes, an ’18 PG from Acworth, Ga., was at Clemson on Saturday.

The USC women landed a commitment from 5-6 PG Araion Bradshaw of Hyde Park, Mass., for the ‘16 class.

BASEBALL USC picked up commitments from ‘16 right-handed pitcher Wilson Beattie of Summerville High and ‘18 left-handed pitcher Josiah Sightler of Swansea High, according to DiamondProspects.com. Clemson got a ‘16 commitment from infielder Carson Spiers of Greenville High.

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BEST FROM PAGE B1 Item Defensive Player of the Week. Sumter High School running back Quintein Anderson is the offensive player, Lee Central’s Don Halley is the special teams player and Crestwood’s Christopher Simon won the offensive lineman award.

The quartet will be honored on Friday at the weekly breakfast meeting of the Sumter Touchdown Club on Friday.

The meeting will begin at 7:15 a.m. at The Quality Inn at 2390 Broad Street.

JC Shurbutt of 24/7 Sports and Big Spur will be the guest speaker.

The interceptions were the first of the year for Etling and they helped Thomas Sumter secure its first victory in SCISA Region I-2A. “It was a combination of things that helped me get those interceptions,” Etling said. “It was being in the right place at the right time and it was me breaking on the ball, falling the quarterback’s eyes and seeing where he was going.”

Kessinger said Etling is, pound for pound, one of the toughest players on the team.

“He’s 5-foot-nothing and weighs 100-nothing-pounds, but he’ll come in and there and hit you,” Kessinger said.

“Our team has great respect for him and what he does. He gives you all he has.”

Anderson, of course, had perhaps the play of the year in the state of South Carolina when he flipped over the back of a West Florence defender on an 11-yard run in the Gamecocks’ 42-7 victory last Thursday. The play was shown prominently on ESPN’s SportsCenter in its Play of the Day segment.

“It was a crazy play,” said Sumter head coach Mark Barnes. “I’ve never had anyone do that before, and I’d prefer he not do it again. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt.”

Anderson, however, did much more than that for SHS. He rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries and caught a 22-yard scoring pass. Eleven of those carries and 113 of the yards came in the first half. SHS led 21-0 at halftime.

“Quintein has become very steady and consistent for us,” Barnes said. “He had a lot of tough yards for us (against West Florence). They were not all wide plays; some were inside. It didn’t take too long before the other team didn’t want to tackle him.”

Lee Central lost to Kingstree 52-46 last Friday, but it wasn’t because of a lack of effort from Halley. He returned kickoffs 95 and 90 yards, respectively for touchdowns and rushed for 139 yards and two more scores on 15 carries.

“It was there for us,” Stallions head coach Justin Danner said of the setup on the kickoff returns. “Our guys did a good job of setting things up and he hit it hard and made two good runs.”

Simon graded out at 90 percent and had four knockdown blocks in Crestwood’s 41-26 loss to Marlboro County on Friday.

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Wilson Hall No. 2 singles player Sallie Spencer returns the ball to Porter-Gaud’s McKenzie Davis during Spencer’s 6-2, 6-4 loss on Tuesday in the opening round of the SCISA 3A state playoffs at Palmetto Tennis Center.

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3 for the Lady Barons and beat Prus and Ellie Walter 8-3.

“We lost to a very good team today,” said Williams, whose team was a No. 2 seed compared to P-G being a No. 3.

Despite failing to reach the semifinals which will be played on Friday at Palmetto Tennis Center, Williams had nothing but praise for her young team, which had only one senior in the singles ladder in Munn at No. 3.

FROM PAGE B1 Porter-Gaud won the match by claiming victories at Nos. 1 and 2 doubles. The Lady Cyclones’ McKenzie Davis and Sophie Williams combined to beat Zan Beasley and Mary Margaret Munn 8-2 at No. 1 and Rebecca Kahn and Wade defeated Spencer and Guldan 8-1 at No. 2.

Emily Anne Beasley and Lizzy Davis teamed up at No.

“This team exceeded all of our expectations,” Williams said. “We went undefeated in our region (II), and with a fairly young team, we feel good about our future. This team came a long way with just one senior.

“Our 4, 5 and 6 (Emily Anne Beasley, Lizzy Davis and Guldan) are all freshmen, so we’re really encouraged by that. This team rose to the occasion all year and won the matches it was expected to win.”

PORTER-GAUD 5, WILSON HALL 4 SINGLES 1 – Rebecca Kahn (PG) defeated Zan Beasley 6-2, 6-2.

2 – McKenzie Davis (PG) defeated Sallie Spencer 6-2, 6-4.

3 – Sophie Williams (PG) defeated Mary Margaret Munn 6-1, 6-3.

4 – Emily Anne Beasley (WH) defeated Leslie Wade 6-1, 6-2.

5 – Lizzy Davis (WH) defeated Lindsey Prus 6-2, 4-6, 10-5.

6 – Shelby Guldan (WH) defeated Cris Espanol 6-1, 6-1.

DOUBLES 1 – M. Davis/Williams (PG) defeated Z. Beasley/Munn 8-2.

2 – Kahn/Wade (PG) defeated Spencer/Guldan 8-1.

3 – E. Beasley/L. Davis (WH) defeated Prus/Ellier Walter 8-3.

AREA ROUNDUP

Bates tops Ebenezer 30-20 to stay unbeaten Bates Middle School finished its regular season with an undefeated 5-0 record after a 30-20 victory over Ebenezer on Tuesday at the Bates field.

Carson Bean passed for 75 yards and one touchdown, all of it going to Fred Spann, for the Bantams. Donte Coleman rushed for 85 yards and two scores and Tony McCall had 75 yards and a TD. Jaymar Ludd recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown to go along with six tackles. Coleman had 11 tackles and Tylee Craft had an interception.

MAYEWOOD 16 ALICE DRIVE 14

Mayewood Middle School defeated Alice Drive 16-14 on Tuesday at the AD field.

Justice Wells ran for 90 yards and a touchdown for the Hawks. He also returned a kickoff 40 yards for another score.

Carson Spencer and Blane Aycock both had seven tackles and two fumble recoveries to lead the Alice Drive defense.

MANNING 38 HILLCREST 12

MANNING — Hillcrest Middle School finished its season with a 1-4 record following a 38-12 loss to Manning on Tuesday at Ramsey Stadium.

The Wildcats’ Tavion Jeffcoat caught a 60-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Prichard and Antonio Robertson got the other score on a 62-yard run.

JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 28 CARDINAL NEWMAN 14 COLUMBIA — Jake Jordan scored three touchdowns to lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 28-14 victory over Cardinal Newman on Monday at the CN field.

Seth Stamps also scored a touchdown for the Swampcats.

B TEAM FOOTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 48 CARDINAL NEWMAN 34 COLUMBIA — Gable Harris scored six touchdowns and had 368 yards of total offense to lead Laurence Manning Academy

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015

SCOREBOARD

NORTH Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland Baltimore WEST

TV, RADIO TODAY

2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Juventus (ESPN2).

2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – CSKA Moscow vs. Manchester United (FOX SPORTS 2).

2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match – Sevilla vs. Manchester City (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: American League Championship Series Game Five – Kansas City at Toronto (FOX SPORTS 1).

5 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA U-17 World Cup Match – Mexico vs.

Australia (FOX SPORTS 2).

6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

6:55 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA U-17 World Cup Match – Germany vs.

Argentina (FOX SPORTS 2).

7 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Texas at Kansas State (ESPNU).

8 p.m. – NBA Preseason Basketball: Washington at Miami (ESPN).

8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Boston (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Louisiana State at Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK).

8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: National League Championship Series Game Four – New York Mets at Chicago Cubs (TBS).

8 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF League Match – Herediano vs.

Tigres (UNIVISION).

9 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Georgia at Auburn (ESPNU).

9 p.m. – Amateur Golf: World Long Drive Championship Finals from Thackerville, Ohio (GOLF).

10 p.m. – Women’s International Soccer: United States vs. Brazil from Seattle (ESPN2).

10 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Carolina at Colorado (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

10 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF League Match – Los Angeles vs. Comunicaciones (UNIVISION).

MLB POSTSEASON

Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

W 6 4 2 1

L T Pct PF PA 0 0 1.000 182 122 2 0 .667 145 108 4 0 .333 141 158 5 0 .167 143 162

W 6 2 2 1

L T Pct PF PA 0 0 1.000 139 102 3 0 .400 107 124 4 0 .333 136 161 5 0 .167 127 159

NATIONAL CONFERENCE EAST Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Dallas Washington SOUTH Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans NORTH Green Bay Minnesota Chicago Detroit WEST Arizona St. Louis Seattle San Fran.

W 3 3 2 2

L T Pct PF PA 3 0 .500 144 110 3 0 .500 139 136 3 0 .400 101 131 4 0 .333 117 138

W 5 5 2 2

L T Pct PF PA 0 0 1.000 135 94 1 0 .833 183 143 3 0 .400 110 148 4 0 .333 134 164

W 6 3 2 1

L T Pct PF PA 0 0 1.000 164 101 2 0 .600 96 83 4 0 .333 120 179 5 0 .167 120 172

W 4 2 2 2

L T Pct PF PA 2 0 .667 203 115 3 0 .400 84 113 4 0 .333 134 125 4 0 .333 100 160

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Minnesota 16, Kansas City 10 Miami 38, Tennessee 10 N.Y. Jets 34, Washington 20 Pittsburgh 25, Arizona 13 Cincinnati 34, Buffalo 21 Detroit 37, Chicago 34, OT Denver 26, Cleveland 23, OT Houston 31, Jacksonville 20 Carolina 27, Seattle 23 San Francisco 25, Baltimore 20 Green Bay 27, San Diego 20 New England 34, Indianapolis 27 Open: Dallas, Oakland, St. Louis, Tampa Bay

MONDAY’S GAME

Philadelphia 27, N.Y. Giants 7

THURSDAY’S GAME

Seattle at San Francisco, 8:25 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 25

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

(Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by FS1 Kansas City 3, Toronto 1 Oct. 16: Kansas City 5, Toronto 0 Oct. 17: Kansas City 6, Toronto 3 Monday: Toronto 11, Kansas City 8 Tuesday: Kansas City 14, Toronto 2 Today: Kansas City at Toronto, 4:07 p.m. x-Friday: Toronto at Kansas City, 8:07 p.m. x-Saturday: Toronto at Kansas City, 8:07 p.m.

National League All games televised by TBS New York 2, Chicago 0 Oct. 17: New York 4, Chicago 2 Oct. 18: New York 4, Chicago 1 Tuesday: New York at Chicago (late) Today: New York (Matz 4-0) at Chicago (Hammel 10-7), 8:07 p.m. x-Thursday: New York at Chicago, 8:07 p.m. x-Saturday: Chicago at New York, 4:07 p.m. x-Sunday: Chicago at New York, 8:07 p.m.

WORLD SERIES

(Best-of-7) All games televised by Fox Tuesday, Oct. 27: at AL Wednesday, Oct. 28: at AL Friday, Oct. 30: at NL Saturday, Oct. 31: at NL x-Sunday, Nov. 1: at NL x-Tuesday, Nov. 3: at AL x-Wednesday, Nov. 4: at AL

NBA PRESEASON

By The Associated Press

Buffalo vs. Jacksonville at London, 9:30 a.m.

Atlanta at Tennessee, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Washington, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Houston at Miami, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at New England, 1 p.m.

Oakland at San Diego, 4:05 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 4:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 8:30 p.m.

Open: Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Green Bay

MONDAY, OCT. 26

Baltimore at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 6 6 0 0 12 20 7 Tampa Bay 6 4 2 0 8 19 15 Ottawa 6 3 2 1 7 19 17 Florida 5 3 2 0 6 16 9 Detroit 5 3 2 0 6 15 13 Boston 5 2 3 0 4 18 21 Toronto 5 1 3 1 3 12 17 Buffalo 5 1 4 0 2 9 14 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 7 4 2 1 9 18 15 N.Y. Isles 5 3 1 1 7 17 15 Washington 4 3 1 0 6 13 10 Philadelphia 4 2 1 1 5 7 10 Pittsburgh 5 2 3 0 4 7 9 New Jersey 5 1 3 1 3 8 14 Carolina 5 1 4 0 2 11 17 Columbus 6 0 6 0 0 13 30

EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE

ATLANTIC DIVISION

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 6 5 1 0 10 21 14 Dallas 5 4 1 0 8 19 13 Nashville 5 4 1 0 8 14 9 Winnipeg 6 4 2 0 8 20 13 Minnesota 5 3 1 1 7 14 15 Chicago 6 3 3 0 6 14 14 Colorado 5 2 3 0 4 16 16 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 6 4 2 0 8 17 12 Vancouver 6 3 1 2 8 16 11 Arizona 5 3 2 0 6 16 11 Los Angeles 5 2 3 0 4 6 14 Edmonton 6 2 4 0 4 12 16 Anaheim 5 1 3 1 3 5 12 Calgary 5 1 4 0 2 10 19 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

W New York 3 Toronto 4 Boston 2 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 2 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W Charlotte 6 Atlanta 4 Washington 3 Orlando 3 Miami 3 CENTRAL DIVISION W Indiana 4 Chicago 2 Detroit 2 Milwaukee 1 Cleveland 1

L 1 2 1 3 4

Pct .750 .667 .667 .400 .333

GB – – 1/2 1 1/2 2

L 0 1 1 2 3

Pct 1.000 .800 .750 .600 .500

GB – 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3

L 1 4 4 3 6

Pct .800 .333 .333 .250 .143

GB – 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 4

SOUTHWEST DIVISION W Memphis 4 Houston 3 New Orleans 2 San Antonio 1 Dallas 0 NORTHWEST DIVISION W Oklahoma City 3 Denver 4 Portland 3 Utah 2 Minnesota 1 PACIFIC DIVISION W Sacramento 5 Golden State 2 Phoenix 2 L.A. Lakers 2 L.A. Clippers 1

MONDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Rangers 4, San Jose 0

WESTERN CONFERENCE

TUESDAY’S GAMES

L 0 4 3 3 5

Pct 1.000 .429 .400 .250 .000

GB – 2 1/2 2 1/2 3 4 1/2

L 1 2 3 3 4

Pct .750 .667 .500 .400 .200

GB – – 1 1 1/2 2 1/2

L 1 2 2 4 3

Pct .833 .500 .500 .333 .250

GB – 2 2 3 3

MONDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte 94, Chicago 86 Cleveland 103, Dallas 97 Boston 111, Brooklyn 105 Houston 120, New Orleans 100 L.A. Lakers 104, Portland 10

Arizona at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Florida at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

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

Dallas at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

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

Tampa Bay at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Washington at Calgary, 9 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

Carolina at Colorado, 10 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

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

Dallas at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Columbus at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Florida at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Washington at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS

By The Associated Press

AMERICAN LEAGUE

TUESDAY’S GAMES

SEATTLE MARINERS _ Released RHP Logan Kensing.

National League PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES _ Assigned OFs Kelly Dugan, Brian Bogusevic and Domonic Brown and C Tommy Joseph to Lehigh Valley (IL).

TODAY’S GAMES

National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS _ Terminatedinjury settlement DB Chris Clemons.

BUFFALO BILLS _ Placed WR Marquise Goodwin on injured reserve.

Signed OT Jordan Mills. Released QB Dustin Vaughan from the practice squad. Signed WR Titus Davis to the practice squad.

CLEVELAND BROWNS _ Waived RB Shaun Draughn. Released DB Ty Zimmerman from the practice squad.

Signed LB Jayson DiManche from Kansas City’s practice squad and TE Brian Leonhardt to the practice squad.

DENVER BRONCOS _ Waived RB Kapri Bibbs. Signed TE Richard Gordon.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS _ Released WR Kenny Cook from the practice squad.

Signed WR Fred Williams to the practice squad.

NEW YORK GIANTS _ Waived TE Jerome Cunningham. Signed DB Brandon McGee from the practice squad.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS _ Placed OT Kelvin Beachum on injured reserve.

Signed OT Byron Stingily.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS _ Waived OT Michael Ola. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS _ Waived DT Derrick Lott from the practice squad. Signed CBs Keon Lyn and Dax Swanson and OT Martin Wallace to the practice squad.

Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Milwaukee at Madison, WI, 8 p.m.

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

Oklahoma City at Utah, 9 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Washington at Miami, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte vs. Indiana at Fort Wayne, IN, 7 p.m.

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

Denver at Utah, 9 p.m.

Golden State vs. L.A. Lakers at Anaheim, CA, 10 p.m.

Portland at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST New England N.Y. Jets Buffalo Miami South Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville

W 5 4 3 2

L T Pct PF PA 0 0 1.000 183 103 1 0 .800 129 75 3 0 .500 145 139 3 0 .400 103 111

W 3 2 1 1

L T Pct PF PA 3 0 .500 126 147 4 0 .333 128 155 4 0 .200 112 129 5 0 .167 113 176

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Orth makes strides in 19-10 win over Vandy

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News COLUMBIA — Perry Orth had to digest a lot last week.

Following the resignation of University of South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier, he had to come to terms with the departure of not only the Gamecocks’ leader but also their offensive coordinator.

If that wasn’t enough, he had to try to learn the hurry-up scheme new offensive coordinator G.A. Mangus had devised.

Although the junior quarterback — who was starting only his third college game — had hiccups, he got good marks from interim head coach Shawn Elliott.

“Scooter was calm, cool and collected,” Elliott said of Orth. “I’m really proud of him, really proud of him.

He is becoming the leader of our football team, becoming a good leader of our football team.”

The Gamecocks scored only 19 points in their victory over Vanderbilt but Orth appeared to make strides from his pervious two starts.

He completed 17 of 28 passes for 272 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The offense managed a healthy 424 yards of total offense.

The week of preparation “was pretty smooth,” said Orth. “Coach Mangus did an awesome job of preparation.

He had a great game plan.

“I felt as comfortable with a game plan, going into a game, as I have all year. It was just quick passes, get it out of my hands. I don’t have too much experience, but I like getting the ball out

USC FROM PAGE B1 (3-4, 1-4 SEC) get a free Saturday to heal the bumps and bruises on their bodies and minds after dealing with Spurrier’s midseason decision to leave immediately.

Not that Spurrier has disappeared. He was around Sunday helping his former assistants break down film before the team takes on No. 15 Texas A&M on Oct. 31.

Spurrier has told his explayers he’ll be around, hitting the weight room and popping into meetings when the mood strikes him.

At the moment, all is good for the Gamecocks.

Interim head coach Shawn Elliott said he just put his head down and moved full speed ahead once he learned the job was his last week.

“When I’m kind of working and I don’t have to think about a whole lot, that’s when I’m in my element,’’ Elliott said.

Elliott and his staff have a much-needed victory to build on.

The Gamecocks conditioned Monday and returned to the practice field.

They worked out to several

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth made enough strides in Saturday’s 19-10 victory over Vanderbilt at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia to impress interim head coach Shawn Elliott and offensive coordinator G.A. Mangus. of my hands.”

Orth understands the Gamecocks have to find a way to score more points as the only touchdown against the Commodores came on a 78-yard pass to wide receiver Pharoh Cooper.

Despite entering the red zone four times, USC came away with only nine points on three field goals.

“It’s not play-calling,” said Orth of the struggles inside the 20. “It’s just a few

things, the opportunity for me to get out of a run play and to get into something else. We didn’t do that. …

We’ll get better.”

The Gamecocks will have a week to work with Orth and the offense prior to preparing for a game at No. 16 Texas A&M on Oct. 31.

Orth is ready to do what it takes to become the leader the USC offense needs as the team battles to turn around a disappointing season.

loud selections ranging from Ozzy Osbourne to NWA on Tuesday.

After Thursday’s morning practice, the team will get a weekend free before reconvening to prepare for the Aggies.

Not so for Elliott and his staff.

The former offensive line coach said they are evaluating all positions on the team, how they call plays on both sides of the ball and the best way to keep recruiting without the Head Ball Coach around to close the deal.

“We’ve got a stretch run here we’ve got to do the best that we can,’’ Elliott said.

“Leave no stone unturned.’’

Elliott called the week an “open tryout’’ and said there could be some major lineup changes when the Gamecocks face Texas A&M. Holloman said the players are ready for anything and look to build on the good feelings of last weekend.

The junior said the Gamecocks have been happy and upbeat at their facilities the past few days. “It’s alive,’’ Holloman said. Coach Elliott “just wants us to be up tempo all the time.’’

Not that everything went smoothly last Saturday.

Vanderbilt took a 7-6 lead into halftime and some at Williams-Brice Stadium wondered if the emotionally spent Gamecocks would have enough to hold up in the second half.

But South Carolina finished with five turnovers to gain a satisfying victory. Elliott was drenched with Gatorade and celebrated with his players.

“So many things were going through my mind,’’ Elliott said of the win. “So many things had happened to the players since that Monday night.’’

To see the players succeed cut through all Elliott’s emotions and will stick with him for the rest of his life.

“There were so many smiles. You felt like everyone in that room was pulling for one another,’’ Elliott said. “It was such a great feeling.’’

Defensive line coach Deke Adams saw the difference with the players after a wild week.

“It was a tough week for all of us,’’ he said. “They rallied around each other and played hard. It was a good weekend.’’

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Escort: How could Cards Media picks USC coach Pitino not know? women to win SEC

BY GARY B. GRAVES The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Escort Katina Powell broke her silence on Tuesday, saying she has no proof that Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino knew that a former Cardinals staffer hired her and other dancers to strip and have sex with former recruits and players.

But Powell said in an interview initially aired on ABC’s “Good Morning America’’ that with “a boatload’’ of recruits and dancers, “loud music, alcohol, security, cameras’’ in a campus dormitory, “how could Rick not know?’’

In her first interview since the release of her book earlier this month, “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen,’’ Powell spoke with ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,’’ part of which was aired on the ABC morning show and all day on the sports network. Powell said that the coach had to be aware of some of 22 shows she alleges that former staffer Andre McGee paid her for that took place in Billy Minardi Hall from 2010-14.

Pitino has denied knowledge of the activities that Powell alleges in her book.

Former Cardinals recruit JaQuan Lyle, now an Ohio State freshman, has confirmed the “gist of allegations’’ detailed in Powell’s book during a meeting earlier this month with the NCAA, CBS Sports reported.

OSU confirmed that Lyle spoke with the NCAA. Powell alleges that McGee, who played for Louisville before becoming a graduate assistant coach and director of men’s basketball operations, paid her $10,000 for the 22 shows. The dancers included

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escort Katina Powell says she has no proof that Louisville head coach Rick Pitino, left, knew that former Cardinals staffer Andre McGee hired her and other dancers to strip and have sex with former recruits and players. However, Powell said on Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that with “a boatload” of recruits and dancers, “loud music, alcohol, security, cameras” in a campus dormitory and others aware of the shows, “How could he not know?”

Powell, her three daughters and other women, according to the book.

“Andre would come to me and tell me what girl the recruit wanted,’’ Powell said Tuesday morning in the broadcast of the ESPN interview, “and I would tell the girl. She would say her price, I would tell him, he would say, `OK’, give me the money.

That was just it.

“He would take them into another room, and her and the recruit would do what they did behind closed doors.’’

McGee left Louisville in 2014 to become an assistant at Missouri-Kansas City. The school placed him on paid administrative leave on Oct. 2 when the allegations surfaced and said it is taking them seriously.

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talk when the Tigers put their 6-0 record on the line against Miami (4-2) at high noon on Saturday at Sun Life Stadium.

The potential certainly exists for Clemson’s air attack to thrive once again. The Hurricanes rank ninth in the Atlantic Coast Conference in passing efficiency defense (123.4), 11th in pass yardage defense (212) and 12th in total defense (379.3).

Compounding the Hurricanes’ defensive woes is the loss of linebacker Raphael Kirby – the team’s leading tackler – for the remainder of the season. He suffered a right knee injury in Miami’s 30-20 win against Virginia Tech, becoming the third Miami linebacker to be lost this season.

The Hurricanes are capable of making big plays defensively, as evidenced by their

FROM PAGE B1 many as the Eagles’ first six opponents combined.

Clemson had nine plays of 20 yards or more, which was one more than Boston College had allowed in its first six games combined.

Sophomore wide receiver Artavis Scott had five plays of 10 yards or more, and Deshaun Watson, Zac Brooks, Deon Cain, Germone Hopper and Hunter Renfrow each had two to lead the big-play onslaught.

“We had 535 yards against the No. 1 defense in the land,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said. “That kind of speaks for itself.”

Now Swinney is counting on his offense to continue to

Louisville men’s basketball spokesman Kenny Klein said in a text message Tuesday that “to preserve the integrity of the review process, the university will withhold comment on any details until the review is concluded.’’

No one answered at Powell’s home Tuesday afternoon. Messages left on Powell’s cellphone and with her attorney, Larry Wilder of Jeffersonville, Indiana, were not immediately returned.

Attempts to reach McGee’s Louisville-based attorney, Scott C. Cox, also were unsuccessful.

Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford, who played for Pitino at Kentucky, said he is 100 percent confident Pitino knew nothing of the sex parties, if the allegations are true.

league-leading 11 interceptions, but Clemson’s offense appears to be clicking on all cylinders.

“We know that we put everything together, we are going to be scary,” said Scott, who had two receptions of 50 yards or more against Boston College. “It is going to happen, and every week we are going to take what everyone gives

COLUMBIA — A panel of both SEC and national media members picked South Carolina to win the 2016 SEC women’s basketball championship, the league office announced TuesMITCHELL day.

After claiming the SEC title each of the last two seasons, if the prediction holds, the Gamecocks would become just the third team to win three straight regular-season championships in league history.

The media also tapped senior guard Tiffany Mitchell for player of the year honors and placed junior Alaina Coates and sophomore A’ja Wilson on the Preseason AllSEC team with her as well, giving South Carolina three of the six team members.

USC, N.C. STATE TO PLAY 2017 OPENER IN CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE — North Carolina State and South Carolina have agreed to meet in the 2017 opener in Charlotte.

The specific date of the game between the Wolfpack and Gamecocks will be set later. It will be held in Bank of America Stadium, home to the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and located near the state line between the Carolinas.

South Carolina played North Carolina there last month and will return to face the Tar Heels in 2019 and 2023.

WOFFORD BREAKS GROUND ON INDOOR STADIUM SPARTANBURG — Wofford has broken ground on its new basketball facility, which will be named after NFL team owner and college alumnus Jerry Richardson.

us. It is going to come together.”

Perhaps it already is. Clemson had nine different players catch a pass on Saturday and nine different players had at least one gain of 10 yards or more.

But playing at Miami promises a new set of challenges, and no one knows this more than Scott, who grew up in

Richardson, a 1959 Wofford graduate, provided the financial gift to build the facility, to be called the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. Ground was broken on Tuesday.

The facility will have a 3,400-seat basketball arena and a 500-seat volleyball venue along with offices, locker rooms, meeting rooms, training rooms and fan areas. It’s expected to be finished by September 2017.

NASCAR TO MAKE 1 ATTEMPT TO FINISH AT TALLADEGA TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR will make just one attempt to finish races under the green flag this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR currently gives three attempts at a greenwhite-checkered flag finish, even if it means adding additional laps to a race. But in cutting it down to one attempt, NASCAR is reducing the chance of accidents in the Sprint Cup Series and Truck Series races.

The July race at Daytona was marred by a last-lap crash that sent Austin Dillon’s car sailing into the fence.

OHIO STATE WILL START BARRETT OVER JONES AT QB COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 1 Ohio State will start quarterback J.T. Barrett in Saturday’s game against Rutgers, replacing Cardale Jones.

Coach Urban Meyer made the announcement Tuesday.

Barrett lost the starting job to Jones following a closely watched quarterback battle in the offseason for the defending national champions. But Jones has struggled to find the form that helped him lead the Buckeyes to the national title last season.

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Eagles turn season around in 2 weeks Monday night win over Giants puts Philly in 1st

BY ROB MAADDI The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Two wins in eight days helped the Philadelphia Eagles jump from last to first in the NFC East.

It’s that kind of a division this season.

The Eagles (3-3) beat the New York Giants 27-7 in a sloppy game Monday night for their third win in four games after a 0-2 start. The Giants (3-3) had won three in a row after they also started 0-2.

Meanwhile, Dallas (2-3) is winless in three games since losing Tony Romo in Week 2 against the Eagles. The Cowboys also lost Dez Bryant in their opener. The Redskins (2-4) have lost two straight since a comeback win over Philadelphia.

It should be a tight race the rest of the way.

“I don’t think of things globally,’’ head coach Chip Kelly said Tuesday. “Each week is its own individual season. I’m looking at Carolina. I couldn’t even tell you who is winning the AFC until we play those teams.’’

The Eagles routed the Giants despite another poor performance by Sam Bradford, who threw three interceptions. He had a pair of redzone picks in a 39-17 win over

New Orleans last week.

Bradford already has nine interceptions and only nine touchdown passes. He’s on pace for 24 of each, which would be career highs in both categories.

“If I knew, I would stop throwing them,’’ Bradford said about the picks. “It is something that I never really had a problem with in my career. I have never thrown a lot of interceptions, so this is kind of new to me. But we’re going to get it fixed. I’m going to get it fixed. And hopefully we are going to eliminate that from our offense.’’

A strong defense and improved running game has been the winning formula for Philadelphia. The defense intercepted Eli Manning twice, including a pick-6 by Nolan Carroll. It held the Giants to only 247 total yards, 55 in the second half. Last week, the defense forced Drew Brees into three turnovers and held the Saints to 10 points before a meaningless score on the final play.

Overall, defensive coordinator Bill Davis’ unit has come a long way. They’re ranked eighth against the run and 19th against the pass.

While Bradford has been inconsistent, DeMarco Murray has sparked the ground attack. Murray has 192 yards rushing in the past two games after gaining just 47 in the first four weeks. The key has been the offensive line opening holes for him.

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Kansas City’s Lorenzo Cain, left, scores on a passed ball as Toronto starting pitcher R.A. Dickey tries to get to the plate to catch the throw during the Royals’ 14-2 victory on Tuesday in Game 4 of the American League Championship series in Toronto.

Royals rout Toronto 14-2, move within 1 game of WS

BY HOWIE RUMBERG The Associated Press TORONTO — Ben Zobrist and the relentless Kansas City Royals showed they can play home run derby, too.

And with one more win, they’ll have a chance to show off their power in a return trip to the World Series.

Zobrist hit a 2-run homer on knuckleballer R.A. Dickey’s fourth pitch of the game, Alex Rios connected an inning later and the Royals romped past the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 Tuesday for a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.

Lorenzo Cain scored on a passed ball and Mike Moustakas had a sacrifice fly in an LCS-record 4-run top of the first.

“We’re a good offensive team, Eric Hosmer said.

“Our park, our style of play is a little different. We like to use our legs and be athletic, but when we come to some of these parks where the fences aren’t as deep we’ve got some guys that can put the ball in the seats.’’

Alcides Escobar had four RBI and Cain drove in three runs as the Royals bounced back from an 11-8 loss Mon-

day. Kansas City led 5-2 in the seventh before breaking away.

Blue Jays infielder Cliff Pennington relieved in the ninth inning, becoming the first primarily position player to pitch in the postseason, STATS said. Greeted by cheers, he allowed two hits and got one out.

Kansas City can win the pennant Wednesday, when Edinson Volquez starts against Toronto’s Marco Estrada in a Game 1 rematch.

“It’s a do-or-die game for us,’’ Toronto manager John Gibbons said. “But they do it all year. I think these guys will let this one go and they’ll show up to play tomorrow. ... I know these guys will be ready.’’

After flashing power to build a 5-0 lead on the long ball, the Royals returned to their pesky ways late in the game against the Blue Jays’ struggling bullpen. They scored nine runs with three more sacrifice flies, a barrage of slashing hits and heads-up baserunning.

“We were really focused on being productive collectively,’’ Rios said. “And I guess we’re doing a pretty good job of doing that.’’

Blue Jays fans had seen

enough after Cain’s two-run single in the eighth, turning their ever-optimistic cheers to jeers when Mark Lowe replaced Ryan Tepera.

The 36-year-old Chris Young bested Dickey, 40, in a bookish matchup of veteran starters — only the pairing of the Yankees’ Randy Johnson and Detroit’s Kenny Rogers in the 2006 ALDS tops the duo for combined age.

But Young was lifted one out shy of qualifying for a victory when Ned Yost went to his bullpen with a runner on first with two outs in the fifth. Yost wasn’t willing to take any chances against Josh Donaldson, who already had an RBI double.

Dickey never had a chance to get that first playoff victory in a 13-year big league career.

Escobar got a hit leading off for the fourth straight game, starting this one with a bunt down the third-base line. Zobrist connected for his first homer of the ALCS. Rios homered against his former team in the second for a 5-0 lead. After Dickey hit Escobar with a pitch he walked Cain one out later and was done after 1 2/3 innings.

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Logano finally tough enough to win title

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CHARLOTTE

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here was a time not so long ago when it was easy to pick on Joey Lo-

gano.

He was tongue-lashed by Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick and Ryan Newman. He feuded for weeks with former teammate Denny Hamlin and was cast as the bad guy when hard racing between the two ended in a hard crash that broke Hamlin’s back.

Logano was ridiculed when his father once angrily ordered his son to confront Harvick after a 2010 incident. Already viewed by many as a rich kid who used his daddy’s money to crack NASCAR’s top series as soon as he turned 18, his father’s constant presence did Logano no favors.

So it was no surprise last November when Harvick, ever the pot-stirrer, poked and prodded at Logano in the leadup to the championship-deciding season finale. Harvick may have rattled Logano a little bit, but with a square jaw and an aweshucks smile, Logano did his best to tune out the eventual Sprint Cup champion.

Now here we are, nearly a year later, and Logano doesn’t appear willing to be picked on by anyone anymore. He’s shrugged off any Harvick comments, downplayed any notion that all the title contenders are chasing the reigning champion, and he’s raced as if he won’t back down from anything.

His aggression was on display Sunday at Kansas Speedway when he chased down Matt Kenseth in the closing laps for the win. Kenseth was in a dire situation, badly needing the win to guarantee his Chase doesn’t end with this week’s elimination race at Talladega. Logano, on the other hand, had nothing to lose: A win at Charlotte last week earned him an automatic berth into the third round

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Joey Logano’s spinout of Matt Kenseth for the eventual victory at Kansas Speedway on Sunday shows that the young driver might finally be tough enough to capture his first Sprint Cup title. and a victory at Kansas was worth nothing but the trophy.

So Kenseth threw a block on Logano’s attempt to pass him for the win. That move, many believe, meant all bets were off when it comes to a gentleman’s code. When Logano tried again to get past Kenseth, he made contact with the leader and caused Kenseth to spin.

The move earned Logano the victory — his second of the Chase, fifth of the season — and likely cost Kenseth his shot at the Sprint Cup title. Barring a win at Talladega or serious mishaps to several drivers ahead of him in the standings, Kenseth will be eliminated from the Chase on Sunday.

Logano was unapologetic

about the outcome.

“We both went for the same piece of real estate,’’ Logano said. “We ran each other hard.

He ran me hard, and I ran him hard back.’’

Kenseth was adamant he was intentionally wrecked and willingly added his name to a list of drivers who dislike Logano. He also added he had nothing to discuss with Logano.

“You make decisions every day. You make decisions every minute behind the wheel,’’ Kenseth said. “To me, strategically, that doesn’t seem like a great decision for him. But it’s the one he made and that’s how he wanted to win. I’m one of the only guys that I think hasn’t been into yet

with Joey and I’ve always raced him with a ton of respect, I’ve actually been one of his biggest fans. I’m certainly not anymore.’’

That didn’t seem to bug Logano, who at just 25 years old is in his seventh season of fighting for respect.

Sure, when he was 18 with the nickname “Sliced Bread’’ and a clear path to replace Stewart at Joe Gibbs Racing, it was easy for other drivers to resent Logano. It was also easy for him to back away from a fight, to avoid conflict, to let the veterans push him around.

But he now drives for Roger Penske, one of the most successful businessmen in the world, and Penske has stood firmly behind his driver. The

way Penske saw it Sunday, it was “one of those racing accidents’’ spurred at least in part because “there was no question that Kenseth was doing everything he could to keep Joey from going by.’’

It isn’t that Logano spun Kenseth that shows something about Logano’s mettle, rather it’s the shoulder-shrug position he took after the fact.

It’s the kind of attitude that could win him a championship because he no longer will be bullied. But, it could also cost him a title if his driving leads to retribution.

Either way, he recognizes he’s come a very long way from that scrawny kid thrust into the big leagues with high hopes of being a big star.

Daniel Taylor; and one great grandchild, Taylor Parks Brown.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Pinewood Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Oscar Holland officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday at the home of Dickie and Jill Jones.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.

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

man officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Matthew Baptist Church Cemetery, Bethune. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

born May 29, 1950, in Sumter County.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her sister, Delphina (Ervin) Gordon, 1740 Woods Road.

Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

tives and friends at the residence of his sister, the Rev. Dorothy Mae Dukes of 213 Alfred Henry St., Manning.

Services are incomplete and shall be announced by the Fleming & Delaine Funereal Home & Chapel.

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Annie L. M. Ward, 62, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late James Wesley McFadden and Annie McFadden.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.

OBITUARIES FRANCES K. TAYLOR Frances Kathleen Rhodes Taylor, 88, wife of Ernest B. Taylor Sr., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Pulaski, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Kenneth Rhodes and Sarah Jane Puckett Rhodes.

She was a resident of Charleston for 58 years where she was a member of Ashley River Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor moved to Sumter in 2012, and she was a member of First Baptist Church – Sumter. Mrs. Taylor graduated from Duke University Health System’s Watts School of Nursing and served as a home health nurse in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and Charleston.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years; one daughter, Jill Taylor Jones (Dickie) of Sumter; one son, Ernest B. Taylor Jr. of Atlanta; seven grandchildren, Rachel Jones Brown (Robby), Sarah Jill Jones, Richard C. Jones (Jade), Lee Taylor, Brandon Taylor, Ashley Taylor and

DERRICK MCCRAY Derrick McCray, the son of George and Alice Atkinson, entered eternal rest on Oct. 16, 2015, at KershawHealth Medical Center, Camden. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lee Central High School Auditorium, Bishopville, with the Rev. B. W. Free-

RUBY V. BILLIE Ruby Vermell James Billie, widow of Jasper Billie, entered eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at her home.

Born in Sumter County, she was the daughter of the late Hannibal James and Octiva McFadden James.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 4191 Congruity Road, Gable.

Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

MARY A. GAYMON Mary A. Gaymon entered eternal rest on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Royal Park Nursing Faculty in Matthews, North Carolina.

She was the daughter of the late Peter Gaymon Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Jones Prince,

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, Lee Earnest Dukes, exchanged time for eternity at the Lake Marion Nursing Facility of Summerton.

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7-year-old recovers from dog attack Boy’s home after 4 years of treatment at Shriners Hospital

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

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little more than 4 years ago, when he was not quite 3

years old, George Sumrall’s prognosis was poor.

At the time, his mother, April Sumrall, said, “They said there was nothing that they could do for him.”

George was injured when he wandered on his tricycle into the pen of a neighbor’s pit bull, his dad, Matt Stamps said. The dog was on a chain, but it was long enough for it to reach George.

The dog attacked and mauled George, who lost his scalp and both ears.

April said the bill for George’s care over the past five years “would have been millions of dollars.”

Now 7, George is at home, healthy and attending elementary school. April credits George’s positive attitude and the Shriners for his miraculous recovery. “(The Shriners) took him and because of them I have him today,” she said.

The Shriners’ involvement started when Arthur Bradley, a Jamil Road Runner, found out about George’s situation and contacted Fred Sharpe, recorder with the Jamil Shrine Temple in Columbia. They decided George was a perfect candidate for the Shriners’ medical assistance program and wasted no time in offering assistance to the family.

Bradley, who is still a Road Runner and also director of the Jamil Streakers and president of the Gamecock Shrine Club, said since George’s injuries were very similar to severe burns, in that the skin on his head was destroyed, he was treated at the Shrine hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The hospital is designated by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons as a Verified Burn Center, meeting the highest standards of burn care. In fact, Sumrall said, the Shriners transported George to Cincinnati several times, by plane or car.

George’s treatments and therapy had to be so frequent, however, the family moved to Cincinnati to be near the hospital. Both parents found jobs there, and the family settled in for what would turn out to be an extended stay.

In a complex surgical procedure, George’s surgeons took skin grafts from his back and legs in order to create a new scalp. As George grew, the process was repeated often, because his grafted skin couldn’t grow as his skull did, and his doctors kept a close

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George Sumrall, center, holds his baby sister Madison. They are flanked by parents April Sumrall and Matt Stamps. The family moved to Cincinnati for about 4 years while George was receiving frequent treatments from the Shriners Hospital for severe injuries he received when attacked by a pit bull in Sumter. The family recently moved back to Sumter when George’s doctors said he had to see them only once a year. watch on the healing process.

The surgeries gradually decreased in frequency, April Sumrall said, and “He’ll only have to go to Cincinnati once a year now,” she said, “so we decided to move back home to be near family and friends.”

At first fearful of dogs and, naturally, emotionally traumatized by the attack and its aftermath, George also had “about five years of counseling for that,” his mother said.

The Shriners’ program also paid for the therapy, Bradley said.

“In fact,” he added, “the Shriners (International) will pay all of George’s medical expenses until his 19th birthday.”

The plan was for George to get new ears after he turns 8, April Sumrall said, “but the doctors said there’s not enough (flesh) for them to attach prosthetics.”

George still prefers to wear his soft, protective helmet “so I won’t get hurt again,” he said, but he took it off to reveal the success of his most recent skin graft. His scalp is bare, but pink. He said he doesn’t remember the pain from the dog attack. He does remember his treatments and recovery period, however.

A little shy around strangers, George is a normal boy who participates in games and rough-housing, and he’s no longer afraid of dogs, his mother said.

“I have a Chihuahua,”

George said.

After staying with family for a few weeks, George, his mom and dad and new little sister, Madison, have moved into their own home near Pocalla, and George has changed schools. He’s looking forward to making new friends, and he said he likes school.

“I like science best,” he said.

As for future goals, George said, “I want to be a footballer.”

The family met Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton while they were in Cincinnati, Stamps said, but George isn’t thinking ahead to a professional football career.

“I want to be a Gamecock,” he said.

In his gray helmet, he’s already looking a little like a running back.

“He’s an energetic, determined little boy,” Bradley said. “It wouldn’t surprise me if he makes it. We’re glad we are able to be a part of George’s recovery.”

There are 22 Shriners Hospital in the U.S., including one in Greenville that does not specialize in burn treatment.

Cincinnati’s is one of several that do. According to www. shrinershospitalsforchildren. org, “The Shriners Hospitals specializing in burn care provide critical, surgical and rehabilitative care to children with varying degrees of new and healed burns. Each stateof-the-art hospital is staffed

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Shortly after their arrival back in Sumter, George Sumrall’s family took him to visit Jamil Road Runner Arthur Bradley. George wanted to thank Bradley and the other Shriners who provided medical transportation and paid for all his treatment. The Shriners will continue to provide all his medical care until his 19th birthday. and equipped to provide reconstructive and restorative surgery for healed burns, as well as treatments for various other skin conditions.”

“We’re grateful to all of the Shriners,” April Sumrall said.

“If it wasn’t for them, George might not have made it.”

If you would like to donate to the Jamil Shrine Temple, call Arthur Bradley at (803) 4917665 or (803) 775-1277. The group sends donations to its national organization, Shriners International, which funds the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Bid adios to summer when this beautiful mystery plant blooms

BY JOHN NELSON Curator, USC Herbarium A flash of brilliant red-purple: One way that nature reminds us that it’s time to say good-bye to summer.

Its leaves are dark green, long and pointed, and with sawtooth margins. As with all the members of the aster family, this plant has its small flowers congested into heads. A large, branching panicle of heads arises at the top of the leafy stem, which can sometimes get to be 8 or 9 feet tall. The heads are surrounded by a series of small bracts, and each bract has a sharp, needle like point.

The flowers themselves, which may number 40 or more per head, are all tubular: there are no flat “ray” flowers that you see

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This week’s mystery plant reminds us it’s time to say goodbye to summer and hello to cooler temperatures. in the heads of sunflowers, goldenrods, daisies, or asters — which are also “composites,” a shorthand way of referring to members of this very large, fascinating family. At the base of each individual flower is an ovary, which will eventually

form a one-seeded achene, a variation of a sunflower seed.

Atop the achene is a double ring of tawny, pinkish bristles (the “pappus”), the inner bristles long and slender, and the outer ones short and stumpy.

What a marvelous display this plant makes while in full bloom; surely one of the most intense shades of red-purple we can see. The species is common and easily seen growing in damp woods and meadows, and especially along stream edges, from New England down to the Florida panhandle. Sometimes it occurs in really big patches.

It ranges clear through the Appalachians, and as far west as Wisconsin. There has been plenty of interest in growing this species as an ornamental, and with good reason. Butter-

flies go crazy for it: Imagine Gulf Fritillaries and Clouded Sulphurs busying around on the blossoms. Now, I’m no gardener, but if you want to grow some, I would recommend plenty of room for it, in a damp sunny corner of your yard.

Next to a pond or creek, if you have one handy.

Our Mystery Plant has 12 closely related species in North America, but there are hundreds more in its genus in South America, Africa and Asia.

Now for some sad news, I’m afraid. This beautiful plant was photographed just a couple of weeks ago along a stream known as Gill’s Creek, which flows through Columbia (actually not too far from my home).

You may have heard that we received a record-breaking

amount of rain very recently, with considerable heavy flooding, especially along the Gill’s Creek watershed. Several people have lost their lives, and many more have risked theirs to help. This has been a catastrophe for my city, and many people’s property and homes were ruined. It will be a long time until we are back to normal, but we’ll be back. I hope the Mystery Plant will still be there along the creek, but we can’t worry about that too much right now.

Answer: “New York ironweed,” Vernonia noveboracensis 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 29208. Visit www.herbarium.org,.

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Jack up your brittle with bacon

BY ELIZABETH KARMEL The Associated Press

need a large, heavy-duty saucepan, as the brittle foams up and expands at the end of the process. alloween is the time for You can use a candy thermometer to old-fashioned treats. Apple know when you’ve cooked the sugar to the so-called hard ball (255 F to 260 F) bobbing, caramel apples, stage, or you can just use a cup of ice water. This is what my grandmother popcorn balls and peanut brittle! did and what my mother and I still do.

Just fill a 2-cup measuring glass with I first made peanut brittle as a child water and ice. Keep it close to the with my grandmother. It was simple, stove. When you think the sugar is crunchy and delicious. She loved to ready, drizzle a few drops into the ice make homemade candy and her peanut brittle was my favorite, though her fudge water. If the small drops of the sugar syrup instantly turn into candy balls, and pecan divinity were close behind. the sugar base of the peanut brittle is Back when the nose-to-tail dining done. trend began, I was asked to create a Once the sugar reaches the hard ball dinner featuring pork. For a treat, I stage, the fun begins. You quickly add embellished my grandmother’s brittle the peanuts, bacon and a bit of butter, recipe to make a bacon-peanut brittle that was handed out as the parting gift then stir quickly. Next up, cook this delicious mixture to a light caramel. It at the end of the meal. And it was the hit of the evening! Of all the wonderful should be lightly golden brown — the color of peanut brittle — and reach 300 dishes that I created for that dinner, F to 305 F. this is the only one that has become a Next, add the baking soda, stir vigorstaple in my kitchen. ously and immediately pour onto a Peanut brittle is easy enough for buttered baking sheet. Don’t be afraid kids to make, though working with of the frothing mass in the saucepan! molten sugar requires adult superviThe baking soda makes the brittle bubsion. Once you start cooking, the recible up to create the tiny bubbles in the pe moves rapidly along, so make sure you have everything set out next to the peanut brittle, making it crunchy instead of just plain hard. stove before you start. You also will

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BACON-PEANUT BRITTLE (PIG CANDY) This brittle is crazy good. The trick is to buy thick, meaty apple wood-smoked bacon, then dice it and cook the bacon slowly until the fat is fully rendered and the meat is a reddish mahogany. Press the bacon pieces between paper towels to make sure all the excess fat is absorbed. If you don’t do this, the candy will have a cloudy appearance.

Start to finish: 1 hour (30 minutes active) Makes about 1 pound 2 tablespoons butter, divided 2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder Pinch cayenne pepper 1 cup salted, roasted peanuts 2 cups cooked, crumbled apple wood-smoked bacon 1 teaspoon baking soda Use about 1/2 tablespoon of the butter to coat a rimmed baking sheet.

In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbly and slightly thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ancho chili powder and cayenne, then cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. The sugar mixture should now be at the hard ball stage, or 255 F to 260 F. Stir in the remaining butter, as well as the peanuts and bacon. Continue cooking until the mixture is golden brown and reaches 300 F to 305 F. Stir well, then add the baking soda and stir again. Immediately pour onto the prepared baking sheet and use a silicone spatula to spread evenly. Set aside to cool, about 30.

Once the brittle is cool, break into pieces by hitting the bottom of the sheet pan on the counter. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition information per serving (a 2-ounce serving): 480 calories; 190 calories from fat (40 percent of total calories); 21 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol; 580 mg sodium; 74 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 70 g sugar; 12 g protein.

Simple Cuban marinade adds big punch to fries

BY J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor

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ost of the foods we eat — even among those of

us for whom eating is a career — pass our lips and leave not even a fleeting memory. Most foods.

But then there are those that linger not just on our tongues, but in our minds.

Perhaps by association of a time or place or person, or simply by the power of their own deliciousness. Somehow these foods take on another life for us.

Over the years, a handful of such foods have entered my life. My great grandmother’s rustic pork pate.

My mother’s spanakopita.

The sunflower seed risotto I ate at a small restaurant in Copenhagen last spring. The sinfully rich liverwurst spread thickly on sourdough that was my afterschool snack (paired with chocolate milk!) when I lived in Germany as a child.

And there is mojo sauce.

The first time I tasted it was during Hurricane Katrina, which had forced an extended stay in Key West. We ate dinner at a dive where the

meal itself was forgettable.

But plopped onto the table was a basket of fried plantain chips and a bowl of mojo sauce for dipping. It was orange and slightly chunky and flecked with green.

I had no idea what it was, but as soon as I tried it I couldn’t stop eating it. It was sweet and sour and tangy and refreshing with just a tiny hint of heat. It was similar to a salsa, but so much more refreshing. The waitress explained that it was a Cuban-style mojo, for there actually are numerous mojo sauces from different parts of the world.

Cuban mojo generally consists of minced garlic, onion and parsley that are mixed with sour orange juice, lime juice, olive oil and a hit of cumin. Traditionally, it is used to marinate pork or for dipping chips, such as plantains.

I wrote down the list of ingredients, but never made it.

Until now. I found the card on which I’d scribbled the recipe and remembered that flavor. While plantain chips don’t necessarily excite me, this sauce did. So I decided to recreate it, but this time pair it with something big and bold — roasted potato wedges dusted with paprika.

It’s a perfect combination.

MOJO SAUCE WITH PAPRIKA POTATOES Sour orange juice is available online and at many ethnic markets. If you can’t find it, substitute regular orange juice, but add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and reduce the orange juice by 2 tablespoons. The recipe makes extra mojo sauce, and you’ll be happy for it. Refrigerate the extra, then drizzle over grilled or roasted meat (especially pork) or vegetables.

Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 8 6 medium russet potatoes Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Ground black pepper 1/2 cup sour orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Heat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into about 5 wedges. Mound the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, then drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil. Toss to coat evenly.

In a small bowl, mix together about 2 teaspoons salt, the paprika and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Sprinkle this evenly over the potato wedges, toss to coat evenly, then spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake the potato wedges for 40 minutes, turning the wedges halfway through.

Meanwhile, prepare the mojo sauce. In a blender, combine 1/2 cup of olive oil, sour orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, onion, parsley, garlic, sugar and cumin. Pulse on and off for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the onion and parsley are very finely chopped, but not pureed. Taste, then season with salt and pepper, pulsing again to mix.

Serve the potato wedges with the mojo sauce on the side.

Nutrition information per serving: 230 calories; 140 calories from fat (61 percent of total calories); 16 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 540 mg sodium; 23 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 3 g protein.

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Busy nights call for fast food, but no drive-thru needed

BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN The Associated Press School, kids, work... It’s always something. Whatever the culprit, we are all busy. And on those crazy-busy days, dinner can sneak up on me, and suddenly I find my whole family ravenous. And the busier and more hectic the day, the more likely we are all craving something satisfying and hearty.

And this, my friends, is the perfect storm for making some regrettable food choices. This is when the pizzas get ordered out of desperation, not true desire. And I like to save the once-in-a-while foods like greasy Chinese takeout or drive-thru burgers for just that: once in a while. In our house, fast food is for cravings, not convenience.

When we need a tasty dinner fast (so a trip to the supermarket is out of the question), I turn to a trusty protein source: the egg. Eggs remain one of the least expensive proteins around. Yes, you can do scrambled eggs for dinner (and we do!), but to bump the egg up a notch and get it squarely out of breakfast-for-dinner territory, try these baked eggs in sweet pepper sauce.

Fill a ramekin with about 1/2 cup of sauce or fillings (from cooked meat to tomatoes to salsa and black beans), add the egg and bake for about 8 minutes. Serve with some nice bread you keep in the freezer for just such a culinary emergency, and your fast food becomes a feast.

The sauce for these baked eggs uses healthy fast foods you can keep in your pantry, such as jarred roasted red peppers and simple marinara sauce (just check the labels to avoid added sugars). You can throw the whole thing together in less time than it took you to read this. Really.

One at a time, crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently transfer it to the crater in each ramekin. Season with salt and pepper, then give a quick mist of cooking spray. Set the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the whites are set, but the yolks are still runny, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with slices of baguette.

Nutrition information per serving: 240 calories; 80 calories from fat (33 percent of total calories); 9 g fat (0 g saturated; 2 g trans fats); 215 mg cholesterol; 1020 mg sodium; 29 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 12 g protein.

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BAKED EGGS IN SWEET PEPPER SAUCE Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers, drained 2 tablespoons capers, chopped if large 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 1/4 cups jarred marinara sauce 4 eggs Kosher salt and ground black pepper Baguette, sliced Heat the oven to 350 F. In a small microwave-safe bowl, mix together the red peppers, capers, olives, Italian seasoning and marinara. Heat in the microwave (cover with a paper towel to avoid splattering) on high until warm, about 30 seconds (depending on oven).

Mist four 8-ounce ramekins with cooking spray. Divide the sauce among the ramekins. Use the back of a spoon to make a crater in the sauce at the center of each ramekin.

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‘Hellevator’ might actually bore you to death

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Now I’ve seen everything.

“Hellevator” (8 p.m., GSN, TV14) combines the cash-prize incentives of regular game shows with the low-budget shocks of horror movies. Produced by Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions (“Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious”), this hour long show invites three players to participate in a series of creepy challenges in vigorously decorated rooms located in an abandoned slaughterhouse — while riding the Hellevator. I guess somebody else was using the decommissioned asylum.

Jen and Sylvia Soska, known as the “Twisted Twins,” preside over the contest. Dressed in goth outfits and drenched in world-weary detachment, they monitor the proceedings from a dungeonlike room outfitted with multiple screens, computers and tablets. The audience gets to see them push the buttons that provide the shocks to the three players.

As goofy as this sounds, it’s not necessarily entertaining.

Many of us like to go through the haunted house at the theme park, or visit the local fright house around Halloween. But how many of us want to watch somebody else get frightened? For a solid hour?

The game show aspects of “Hellevator” completely undercut its horror movie elements. The whole point of a horror movie is to watch the unsuspecting be subjected to the mysterious and possibly supernatural. The players of this game know what they are getting into. And there’s no mystery as to what’s happening. The Twisted Twins show us exactly when and how they are messing with their prey.

So what exactly do we have left? Greedy exhibitionists subjecting themselves to sadism?

The scariest thing about “Hellevator” is its hour-long length. Nobody likes being bored to death.

• On a similarly creepy note, “Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors” (9 p.m., ID, TV-14) recalls disturbing tales of room service with murder on the menu. Director Joel Schumacher (“The Lost Boys”) is the executive producer of this series.

• The PBS series “Nature” (8 p.m., TV-G, check local list-

emerges from neural passageways.

CULT CHOICE Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) travels ahead 30 years to Oct. 21, 2015, in the 1989 fantasy “Back to the Future Part II” (10 p.m., Esquire). Part of a daylong marathon repeating the three “Back to the Future” films, beginning at noon.

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The “Twisted Twins,” Jen and Sylvia Soska, serve as the behind-thescenes masterminds on the new horror-themed game show “Hellevator” premiring at 8 p.m. today on GSN.

A player shatters an alliance on “Survivor” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * The death of a media mogul’s wife does not pass the smell test on “The Mysteries of Laura” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Mike seems withdrawn on “The Middle” (8 p.m., ABC) * Oliver and Diggle bicker on “Arrow” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Lainey mentors Barry on “The Goldbergs” (8:30 p.m., ABC) * Short-order slaughter on “Criminal Minds” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Sam and

Dean hunt for an enchanted child on “Supernatural” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * Dre and Bow test-drive a positive attitude on “black-ish” (9:30 p.m., ABC).

LATE NIGHT Brie Larson is booked on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Elvis Costello and Nathan Fielder appear on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Trevor Noah, Ban Ki-Moon and Chris Stapleton are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Justin Bieber and Salman Rushdie on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC, r) * Josh Brolin, Martin O’Malley and Judd Winick visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * Jason Sudeikis and Chris Bosh appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r).

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“Wild at Heart” uses an impressive array of filmmaking technology — including hidden HD cameras, night vision photography and drones — to capture critters when they least expect it. Week one explains just why our pets do what they do and how the “play” of entirely domesticated creatures continues to develop and refine skills needed in the wild.

Next week’s episode reveals some of the special skills and senses that animals possess, abilities that allow them to perceive a reality very different from our own.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A murder victim needs his name cleared on “Rosewood” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Rollins’ mother throws a baby shower on “Law & Order:

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• Cookie and Anika cooperate to launch the Lyon Dynasty brand on “Empire” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Claire insists on participating in Take Your Daughter to Work Day on “Modern Family” (9 p.m., ABC).

• An infant patient rattles Christa on “Code Black” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• A face from Voight’s past wants him silenced on “Chicago P.D.” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

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Watermelons are ideal for Halloween carving FAMILY FEATURES

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Chocolate cupcakes get dressed up mummy-style

BY KATIE WORKMAN The Associated Press

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f you have kids, chances are pretty good you’ll find yourself needing to bake something for a Halloween

event. Or maybe you got invited to an adult Halloween party and you volunteered to bring a dessert. Either way, this is the recipe you need for a fast, easy — and delightfully spooky — party treat.

These adorable little mummy cupcakes don’t take much more time than frosting a

MUMMY CUPCAKES Start to finish: 2 hours (45 minutes active) Makes 24 cupcakes For the cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the marshmallow frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 7-ounce jar marshmallow spread (such as Marshmallow Fluff), about 2 cups 3 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, half-and-half or heavy cream 48 M&Ms or other small, round colored candies Heat the oven to 350 F. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners, then mist the liners with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan over medium-high, bring the water to a boil. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until smooth, then allow the chocolate mixture to cool off the heat for about 15 minutes.

While the chocolate mixture cools, in a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the eggs, oil, sour cream and vanilla. Add the cooled chocolate mix-

bunch of regular cupcakes, but the fun/cool factor is extremely high. If you do have kids, grab them and ask them to help. So what if one or two of the mummies looks like they are unraveling a little bit? That’s part of the charm of bringing a homemade item — that it looks a little homemade.

My older son, Jack, pronounced these the best chocolate cupcakes I’ve ever made, and I’ve made a lot of cupcakes. So speaking of plain old cupcakes, think of these even after Halloween has come and gone, and skip the mummy frosting part for a delicious, basic chocolate cupcake recipe. You can use any frosting you like, including this one, and just give them a good smear for other occasions. I clearly will be making them for Jack’s birthday in January.

ture and beat just to combine. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, beating on low speed just until the flour is incorporated.

Divide the batter between the cupcake liners, filling each one three-quarters full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove the cupcakes from the pan and finish cooling them in their liners on the wire rack.

While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend together the butter, marshmallow spread, powdered sugar and vanilla. Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is creamy but still firm. You may not need all of the milk.

To decorate the cooled cupcakes, fill a pastry bag fitted with a basket weave decorating tip with the frosting. Pipe long bands of frosting across the cupcakes, leaving a space in the middle to add the eyes. (For a video demonstrating this, go to https:// youtu.be/GO2vG3cFm0M .)

Place 2 candies in the open space for eyes, then use a tiny piping tip to add a little dot of frosting in the middle of each candy for the pupils. You also could use a toothpick and dab a bit of frosting in the middle of each candy. You can mix and match the candy colors for fun.

Nutrition information per cupcake: 310 calories; 120 calories from fat (39 percent of total calories); 13 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 50 mg cholesterol; 180 mg sodium; 47 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 32 g sugar; 3 g protein.

Katie Workman has written two cookbooks focused on easy, family-friendly cooking, “Dinner Solved!” and “The Mom 100 Cookbook.” She blogs at http://www.themom100.

It’s that time of year jack-o-melon carving time.

Watermelon carvings are a fun and different way to show off your spookiest Halloween faces.

Throwing a Monster Mash has never been more fun, and this watermelon carving makes the ultimate centerpiece as the head of Frankenstein. Before you start carving, check out a few helpful carving tips and tricks: • The whole watermelon should be at room temperate when you carve to make cutting and slicing easier.

Then chill the watermelon

after cutting and before serving.

• Cut a small, thin, flat piece from the bottom of the watermelon before carving. This will provide a flat base, making the watermelon more stable when carving.

• Draw the design on the watermelon rind with a fine/medium point waterproof marker or a sharp pencil before you cut.

• Use a sharp knife with a pointed tip - the sharper the knife, the easier and cleaner the cuts will be.

For more wicked watermelon carving inspiration, visit www.watermelon.org/ Carvings.

HEAD OF FRANKENSTEIN Oblong shaped seedless or seeded watermelon Large kitchen and paring knives Melon baller Honeydew Green dry erase marker Straight pins or toothpicks Chocolate wafer cookies, large and mini sizes Black edible sugar sheets or construction paper Black licorice strings Pair of chop sticks Chocolate covered mini donuts Spooky decorations Wash watermelon under cool running water and pat dry. On cutting board, place watermelon on its side and cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch from each end, creating a sturdy base and top portion of carving. Stand watermelon upright.

Scoop out a good amount of red fruit from top of watermelon with melon baller, also using a melon baller scoop a generous portion of honeydew to make fruit salad. Refill top portion of watermelon with balls of watermelon and honeydew.

From ends that were cut off, draw nose with dry erase marker and use paring knife to cut it out. Attach to watermelon using straight pins or toothpicks.

For eyes peel two large and two small chocolate wafer cookies in half. Using sturdy toothpicks or straight pins, attach large cookies with white icing facing out from watermelon and attach small black cookie portion to white icing to create Frankenstein’s pupils.

Cut black edible sugar sheets or construction paper half length wise then make zig zag cuts to create hair; attach this to top of watermelon using straight pins.

Use straight pins to attach black licorice to create mouth and stitches randomly on face.

Three-quarters down watermelon on each side of face, insert a chopstick and attach a chocolate covered mini donut to each chopstick to resemble screws in Frankenstein’s neck.

Complete carving with additional spooky decorations.

Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board