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$2M would be used to improve infrastructure to attract new industry BY JOE KEPLER joe@theitem.com EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series of stories examining $75 million worth of new construction needs in Sumter County, as identified in the proposal for a renewed penny sales tax. Sumter County voters will be asked to approve the tax in November, and funds raised by the tax, should it pass, will go toward a series of building, infrastructure and other projects throughout the county. “Industries want to invest in communities that invest in themselves.” That idea, expressed by Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon, has been a rallying idea shared by all who support the Penny for Progress renewal. The county is hoping a small part of that investment in itself can pay large dividends down the road, investing $2 million in industrial infrastructure in a proposed penny tax project. After the success of drawing Continental Tire the Americas to Sumter in 2011, county officials are hoping new roads, water supplies and sewers will help bolster current industrial parks that will be used to entice even more industry to come to the area. The original penny tax in 2008 is largely credited with making the Continental Tire project a reality through a similar proposal. Greg Thompson, chairman of the Sumter Development Board, said at the plant’s opening in 2013 that the groundwork done before Continental announced it would open here allowed for expedited construction of the 1-million-square-foot building. The speedy construction, in turn, allowed the plant to hit the ground running with production by November 2013 rather than the initial estimate of early January. “Had we not already put infrastructure in place from day one, Continental loses a year to a year and a half of its process of relocating,” Mixon said. “Most industries wouldn’t have even given us a look, and I’m sure even Continental wouldn’t have given us a look. We don’t want to find ourselves in that position of being eliminated from any prospects of industrial recruitment.” The county did not rest on its laurels with the arrival of Continental; instead it prepared for not just developing a new area for business, but also allowing the flexibility of choice

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Laiani McCollough throws a pitch during the Ashlie Pipkin Softball Tournament at Dillon Park on Saturday. Eleven-year-old Ashlie Pipkin died in late September 2009 from complications stemming from swine flu, and the tournament was organized to honor her memory. Pipkin was a skilled softball player from Sumter and was a fifth-grader at Laurence Manning Academy.

Groups’ help means food for the needy Sumter residents of various backgrounds representing multiple organizations did their part by volunteering Saturday for the National Day of Service. Members of AmeriCorps, Youth Build, United Way, Princess in Me and other local organizations got their hands dirty at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church while helping the church members work on their community garden. Calvin Hastie, a member of the church and Sunday school teacher, said they have been growing the garden each year for about six years. On Saturday, volunteers young and old gave the church a hand in its efforts to grow and maintain the community garden from which it provides vegetables

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AmeriCorps volunteers help plant a community garden at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday morning in Sumter. It will help feed needy residents.

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Young Professionals offer networking, civic involvement BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com

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About two years ago, Shelley Kile was new to Sumter. “I was looking to connect with others my age in and around the area and in different fields,” she said. She joined the Young Professionals of Sumter. “We are a civic organization for young adults,” said Suzie Kearney, chairwoman of the group. “We offer community knowledge and involvement (as well as) a chance to broaden your professional network.” She’s been involved with the group practically since its inception in September 2008 and loves the friendships she’s made. Currently, there are no membership fees, and attendees typically range from 25 to 45. “But we take anybody young at heart,” Kearney said. “We don’t check age at the door.” They have about 130 on the email distribution list, but the socials usually have 25 to 35 people, she said. Young Professionals meets once a month at varies businesses around town. “It’s comparable to a Chamber’s Business After-Hours, and we are affiliated with the Chamber (Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce),” Kearney said. “We get asked a lot about our attire. Our socials are typically 5:30 to 7 p.m., so people come after work. That means shorts and a T-shirt if you work in auto detail or nurses in scrubs or people dressed up if they work in business or fi-

Check out the Young Professionals of Sumter booth at Fall Feast from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at University of South Carolina Sumter’s Nettles Auditorium, 200 Miller Road. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door and include food, drink and entertainment. For more information, visit the Young Professionals of Sumter’s Facebook page.

nance. So come as you are.” Kile agreed. “I like how diverse it is,” she said. “We have members from all different fields from manufacturing to government to other public institutions such as teachers and private industry.” This month, they’ll have a booth at Fall Feast and serve barbecue macaroni and cheese, Kearney said. But the food event the organization is probably best known for is the annual Chili Cook-off and Beer Tasting. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to projects for children in need, she said. “We did a school supply drive back in August,” Tyler Gibbs said. “We took all those to (The Salvation Army’s) Boys & Girls Club.” He’s been with Young Professionals about three years, and Kile is the one who introduced him to the civic organization. “She told me they did a lot of volunteer work and community service events,” Gibbs said. “I felt like I need-

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Chili masters from the Sumter area compete for prizes in the Chili Cook-off and Beer Tasting hosted by Young Professionals of Sumter. ed to do something like that. It’s cool to meet other folks my age and do something for fun. We are more than just a social group. We do good things in the community, and we have a really good time.” Young Professionals of Sumter also sponsors and organizes the Recovery

Road Race. “We take the money raised from that and donate it to an organization in the community that really focuses on recovery,” Gibbs said. “This year we gave to Habitat for Humanity. In past years we’ve donated to Sounds of Grace and Young Life.”

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Rembert woman charged with murder CAMDEN — South Carolina authorities said a woman faces a murder charge in the shooting death of a 33-year-old man. The Kershaw County Sheriff ’s Office says it is holding 61-year-old Gregg Pickerell of Rembert after she was arrested and charged on a murder warrant late Friday. Investigators say they charged Pickerell after conferring with solicitors about the proper charge. Deputies said they found Robert Lamont Demary dead of a single gunshot wound when they arrived at a Rembert home early Thursday. Pickerell is being held until a bond hearing next week. It’s not known if she has an attorney.

Rescuers end search for Navy fighter pilot LEMOORE, Calif. — Rescuers have called off their search in the Pacific Ocean for a Navy fighter pilot whose jet was one of two that crashed west of Wake Island. The Navy said Saturday that it presumes the pilot is dead after failing to find him during a 36-hour search. The Navy declined to release the pilot’s name pending notification of his family. The Navy said the crash is under investigation and didn’t release any more details. Two F/A-18C Hornets crashed about 5:40 p.m. local time about 250 miles west of Wake Island. The other pilot safely ejected, was rescued from the ocean by helicopter and was treated and released from medical facilities aboard the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson. The pilots and their squadron are from Carrier Air Wing 17 based at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California’s San Joaquin Valley.

BISHOPVILLE – The Lions have returned to Lee County. After an absence of almost 10 years, Lee County is once again part of the world’s largest service organization, Lions Club International. The Lee County Lions Club will join the more than 46,000 Lions clubs making a difference in communities around the world. Joe Kennedy, the new club’s president, was a member of the Bishopville Lions Club for 17 years. The Bishopville Lions Club shut down in January of 2007. “I am really proud to be Lion once again,” Kennedy said. “With our old Lions Club, we were able to help a number of Lee County residents with sight problems. And I am just delighted that a new Lions Club is in position to fill the void and pick up the mantle in Lee County.” Kennedy said the new club will continue to focus on supporting residents with vision problems. The club will work to provide services including

vision screenings, eye banks, and eyeglass recycling. The Lions Club will provide vision, hearing and health screenings during the Lee County Cotton Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 11 in Bishopville. The Lions Club’s Mobile Screening Unit will be located at the corner of North Main Street and East Cedar Lane. Lee County’s Lions Club was established in June and is now made up of more than 30 members, according to Jina Williams, the director of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce. Williams also serves as the club’s secretary. The deadline for being a charter member is Sept. 19, Williams said. Anyone interested in becoming a charter member should contact Williams at (803) 483-2800 or Margaret Copeland at (803) 484-6359. Copeland, who serves as the membership director, said the new club is seeking civic-minded men and women to join them in working together to meet needs within the community. “We have lost most of our

civic clubs,” she said. “We have the Pilot Club and the National Council of Negro Women. The Hartsville Lions Club has been helping Lee County residents with vision problems. But now the Lee County Lions Club will be taking care of our own residents, and I think that’s important.” Lions Club members give a lot to their communities, but they get back something that’s even more valuable, the satisfaction that comes from changing lives, Williams said. “It is really good to bring community members together to carry out service projects for the betterment of the community,” she said. Also serving as club officers are Martha Houser, vice president; and Cam Watson, treasurer. The Lions Club meets twice a month at 8 a.m. on the second Thursday and at 6 p.m. on the fourth Thursday at the City-County Building on Main Street in Bishopville. For more information about Lions Club International, visit lionsclubs.org.

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USC Sumter recognizes student, faculty achievement BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com USC Sumter took time out Friday afternoon to recognize students, faculty and staff for excellence during the 2013-14 school year. This year, the school awarded nine students with the Gold Medallion Scholars Award and more than 40 students with the Silver Medallion Scholars Award. Family, friends and supporters attended the Awards Recognition Ceremony in the school’s Nettles Building. Dr. Eric M. Reisenauer, interim dean for academic affairs, thanked the current faculty for their hard work and dedication, which he said helped the students excel in academics. Reisenauer also thanked former faculty and staff members, the Scholarship and Awards Committee and the PHOTOS BY RAYTEVIA EVANS / THE SUMTER ITEM members and the Board of DiUSC Sumter held its annual Awards Recognition Ceremony on Friday afternoon at the Nettles Building rectors Sumter Partnership of honoring students, faculty and staff achievement. Student athletes recognized included Katherine M. the USC Educational Founda“Katie” Sams, M. Trevor Bradley and Erica L. Stone. tion who continue to show support to the university. “We thank the Sumter Partnership of the USC Educational Foundation for this important endeavor,” Reisenauer said, also mentioning that the foundation ensured that recipients

received money along with their awards Friday afternoon. USC Sumter has organized its Awards Recognition Ceremony since 1967 in an effort to recognize and honor students for excelling academically. The ceremony is also a way to encourage the students to continue to pursue excellence in academics and provide an incentive for other students to also strive for academic excellence. For students to qualify for the Gold Medallion Award, the student has to have completed a minimum of 30 hours at a University of South Carolina campus with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and achieved a 3.95 or higher GPA for the 2013-14 school year. To be recognized a Silver Medallion Scholar, a student had to have completed the same amount of hours and achieve the same cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a 3.5 to 3.94 GPA for the 2013-14 school year. The school’s Student Government Association also awarded Dr. James E. Privett, chemistry and physics professor, with the Teacher of the Year Award, and the school also recognized exceptional student organizations and leadership and athletes of the year.

USC Sumter students who received the Gold Medallion Award include Ryan Michael Bragiel, John Tindale “Jack” Duffy, Kaitlin Lee Elmore, Charity Grace Harvin, Rachael Anne Horne, Hannah Evangeline Lee, Travis Michael McAdams, Bethany Rose McCause and Chance Lee Miller. To qualify for inclusion, the student must have completed at least 30 hours at a University of South Carolina campus with a cumulative gradepoint average of at least 3.00, and have achieved a 3.95 or higher GPA for the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters while being registered each semester for 12 or more hours on the Sumter campus, of which at least six hours must be USC Sumter courses.

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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: The House on Sept. 11 voted, 247167, to postpone from Dec. 31, 2016, to Dec. 31, 2018, the deadline by which smallgroup insurance plans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mainly those for companies with 49 or fewer employees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; must meet Affordable Care Act coverage requirements. A yes vote was to send HR 3522 to the Senate, where it was dead on arrival.

GENDER DISCRIMINATION: The House on Sept. 11 defeated, 187-223, a Democratic attempt to ensure that a Republicansponsored health care bill (HR 3522, above) does not result in gender bias such as higher premiums for women or denial of pregnancy care. A yes vote was to adopt the motion.

TALIBAN PRISONER SWAP: The House on Sept. 9 condemned, 249-163, President Obama for releasing five Taliban leaders from the Guantanamo Bay military prison, without notifying Congress as required by law, in a trade May 31 for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, a prisoner of the Taliban in Afghanistan. A yes vote was to adopt non-binding H Res 644.

CLEAN WATER ACT: The House on Sept. 9 voted, 262152, to kill proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulations that would protect headwaters, wetlands and other waters upstream from navigable waters under the 1972 Clean Water Act. A yes vote was to send the GOP-sponsored bill (HR 5078) to the Senate, where it was expected to die. CAMPAIGN FINANCES: The Senate on Sept. 11 failed, 54-42, to reach 60 votes needed to end GOP blockage of a proposed constitutional amendment that would negate the Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Citizens Unitedâ&#x20AC;? ruling and restore broad congressional and state powers to regulate campaign finances. A yes vote was to move to a final vote on SJ Res 19. KEY VOTES AHEAD In the week of Sept. 15, the House will consider energy and jobs bills, and the Senate will vote on a pay-equity measure. Both chambers will take up a bill to fund the government on a stopgap basis until early December, which may include funds for bolstering Syrian rebel forces against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria army.

nies could exploit the American people with impunity.â&#x20AC;? A yes vote was to send the bill to the Senate, where it was dead on arrival. VOTE H-1 slugged AFFORDABLE SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Mark Sanford, R-1, Joe Wilson, R-2, Jeff Duncan, R-3, Trey Gowdy, R-4, Mick Mulvaney, R-5, Tom Rice, R-7 Voting no: None Not voting: James Clyburn, D-6

GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH COVERAGE Voting 187 for and 223 against, the House on Sept. 11 defeated a bid by Democrats to prevent HR 3522 (above) from resulting in insurance discrimination based on gender, such as higher premiums for women or denial of contraceptive or maternity coverage. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Health care reform has created many new and needed consumer protections, which are helping women live healthier lives and build stronger families.â&#x20AC;? Bill Cassidy, R-La., said the bill â&#x20AC;&#x153;empowers femaleowned small businesses and workers to keep the health care policies they prefer and make their own decisions regarding health care.â&#x20AC;? A yes vote was to adopt the Democratic motion. VOTE H-2 slugged GENDER SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Clyburn Voting no: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Not voting: None

PRISONER SWAP WITH TALIBAN Voting 249 for and 163 against, the House on Sept. 9 approved a non-binding Republican measure (H Res 644) asserting that President Obama acted illegally in late May when he ordered the release of five Taliban leaders from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in exchange for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, a prisoner of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Supporters of the measure said Obama was legally bound to give Congress 30 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; notice of transfers out of Guantanamo. But opponents said he exercised constitutional commander-inchief powers that trump acts of Congress when national security is at stake. Adam Smith, D-Wash., said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position is that they acted in accordance with their Article II commander-in-chief authority in the interest of national security ... in bringing one of our soldiers home.â&#x20AC;? Robert Wittman, R-Va., said the president â&#x20AC;&#x153;has a constitutional charge of ensuring the laws are faithfully executed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not just part of them, but all of them.â&#x20AC;? A yes vote was to condemn Obama for the prisoner exchange. VOTE H-3 slugged TALIBAN SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Voting no: Clyburn Not voting: None

CLEAN WATER ACT RULES Voting 262 for and 152 against, the House on Sept. 9

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SENATE CAMPAIGN-FINANCE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Voting 54 for and 42 against, the Senate on Sept. 11 failed to reach 60 votes needed to end GOP blockage of a proposed constitutional amendment (SJ Res 19) that would restore broad congressional and state powers to regulate money in politics. The measure would negate the Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Citizens Unitedâ&#x20AC;? decision, which equated political spending with free speech, allowing corporations,

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HOUSE DELAY OF AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Voting 247 for and 167 against, the House on Sept. 11 passed a Republicandrafted bill (HR 3522) delaying until Dec. 31, 2018, the deadline by which smallgroup insurance plans must comply with Affordable Care Act coverage requirements. This adds two years to an existing deadline. The bill applies mainly to group policies that were in effect in 2013 for businesses with 49 or fewer fulltime-equivalent employees. Supporters said the bill would curb premium increases for many plans while delivering on President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assurance that â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you like your plan, you can keep it.â&#x20AC;? Critics said the bill would add life to ACAoutlawed practices such as denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions, imposing annual coverage limits and charging gender- and age-based premiums. Marsha Blackburn, RTenn., said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you like your health care plan, under this bill you would be able to keep (it). We would be helping the president to fulfill a promise that he broke.â&#x20AC;? Jim McDermott, D-Wash., called the bill a â&#x20AC;&#x153;shameless stumble backward to the days when insurance compa-

unions and other groups to anonymously spend unlimited, undisclosed sums to advocate the election or defeat of specific candidates. The amendment also would blunt the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x153;McCutcheonâ&#x20AC;? ruling, which removed aggregate limits on the sums individual donors can give to candidates and other recipients to influence federal elections. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said that under these rulings, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A small, tiny minority of very wealthy individuals and special interests are drowning out the voices of hardworking Americans and skewing our electoral process. What they are saying is: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have millions of dollars. I have a voice in elections. You? You are just an average hard-working man or woman, and you do not have any voice.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I sometimes wonder, is politics more important than the Constitution? (Democrats) know they are not going to pass this resolution. It is crazy. It is wrong. It is out of whack. It is against almost everything the Founding Fathers stood for. It is against Supreme Court precedent. It basically would limit the rights of far too many people.â&#x20AC;? A yes vote was to move to a final vote on the constitutional amendment. VOTE S-1 slugged FINANCE

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Sumter’s Home Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, celebrates Constitution Week Sept. 17-23 each year; this year’s observance is the 227th anniversary of what is considered the United States’ most important document. Wednesday is recognized as Constitution Day. Helen Mahon, seen with Sumter Mayor Joseph T. McElveen, who signed a proclamation declaring Constitution Week in the city, has been visiting elementary schools in the area, providing teachers and students with study materials and posters and talking with them about the Constitution. According to the NSDAR, the purpose of Constitution Week is to: Emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution; inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

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can recall as a kid holding my nose and choking down my vegetables at dinner, tryMissy ing to feed Corrigan them to the dog or wrapping them up in my napkin to dispose of later. I hated vegetables and couldn’t understand why anyone would voluntarily eat them. There was good reason for why I was told I couldn’t leave the table until I had eaten all of my vegetables, but to me it was a hurdle to get over just so I could have dessert. I would imagine that this scenario occurs in many households today as it does in mine. Or perhaps you are an adult who never took a liking to vegetables. Fruits and vegetables play an important role in nutrition, providing vitamins, minerals and fiber essential for life. It is reported that only 25 to 30 percent of the adult population actually consumes the recommended daily

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GARDEN FROM PAGE A1 for seniors and those in need. United Way provided breakfast for the volunteers before they got to work on the project. “I think this is great that we have people coming out to help the community. National Day of Service is a day of giving back to our country and our community,” Hastie said. “They’re working hard, and our goal is to give vegetables to seniors around the time of Thanksgiving. Last year, we were able to give to 25 families, and this year we want to be able to give to 40 families.” Hastie said planting the community garden was also an educational opportunity for the younger volunteers from different organizations including the Teen After School Center of South Sumter Resource Center. Many of them, along with adult volunteers, had the opportunity to learn about organic gardening as well. New Bethel member and farmer Drefus Williams was a great help to the garden, Hastie said. Williams — who also taught for some time at Manchester Elementary, Furman Middle and Lakewood High schools — has a farm adjacent to the church property, and last year, goats and cows ate the grass near the fenced-in garden. Hastie said they use the

OBITUARIES HELEN I. MCFADDEN Helen Irene McFadden, 58, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. She was born May 13, 1956, in MCFADDEN Alcolu, a daughter of the late Roosevelt McFadden Sr. and Hester Brown McFadden. She was educated in the public schools of Clarendon

tinental and improvements already done thanks to the current penny tax. Under the soon-to-expire penny tax, the areas were developed specific to industry. Pocotaligo received a 500,000-gallon elevated water tank, a new water line to accommodate the tank and a new sewer line to draw from the interior of the park into already existing lines. Similar water and sewer lines

animals’ manure for fertilizer in the church’s community garden. “They’re making a good effort in cleaning the underbrush, and we’re using a compost build,” Hastie said. “We’re planting a garden, some with fertilizer, and others are organic. This is a community garden, so we tell people if you need something from the garden, you don’t have to ask. Come over and get what you need, just don’t take it all, and leave some for others.” Stephanie Bomar, director of Reading Success AmeriCorps, said the large group of volunteers were all of different backgrounds, and the project brought in a diverse crowd including retired teachers and military members. “It’s about making connections and coming together to give back,” Bomar said. Tony Bomar, a retired U.S. Air Force chief master sergeant, helped lead the group in planting the vegetables. He said National Day of Service started post-Sept. 11 and was officially written into legislation in 2009. “After 9/11, the nation used this weekend for Americans to come together and get involved and give back to families,” he said. “I also used this opportunity as a lesson for the (church) members. We’re not planting seeds today, but you plant your seed, and

County and was a 1974 graduate of Manning High School and obtained a double major in psychology and sociology from Baptist College in Charleston in 1979. At an early age, she joined Oak Grove Baptist Church and later joined Melina Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon, elder, president of the senior choir, Sunday school teacher, a member of the Usher Board and Presbyterian Women Organization. She was employed by Manning Manufacturing and the Department of So-

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were also constructed at the Black River property under the tax, and its close proximity to Sumter Airport can increase the area’s potential. With the renewed penny tax, money can be spent to cater changes — be it expanded roads or water supplies — that will complement the developments already done, helping attract specific industry. “What these industries do is bring in a consultant to look at all the

some think you may not always see the fruits of your labor. They’re planting today, and they’ll have the chance to see it grow.” In the coming months, the community will see the garden grow lettuce, collard greens, broccoli, cabbage and other fall vegetables. Hastie said it’s important to get different organizations together for more community service, and the community garden was a good start to encouraging youth to be more involved in their community. AmeriCorps also had a team at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, where Natasha Jenkins said she and a team of four volunteers lent a hand in cleaning and organizing the warehouse and assisted them with other tasks throughout the day. “We wanted to make sure we were involved in giving back to our community and also in remembrance of Sept. 11 and National Day of Service,” Jenkins said. AmeriCorps was also in the giving and celebratory mood this weekend as it recognizes the organization’s 20th anniversary. There are various ways Sumter residents and those in surrounding areas can help out in their communities. Those interested in the programs, including AmeriCorps Reading Success Program, can contact the United Way office at (803) 773-7935.

cial Services, and she was an assistant manager at Walmart. Survivors are one daughter, Lakeisia (Rodney) Ragin of North Charleston; three brothers, the Rev. Roosevelt (Thelma) McFadden Jr. of Sumter, George (Renata) McFadden of Lexington and Robert (Everleen) McFadden of Sumter; one sister, Annie (Johnny) Lewis of Hillcrest, New York; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Kyleigh Ragin of North Charleston; one additional sister-in-law; and one additional brotherin-law.

places in the country and even the world when they want to pick a site,” Mixon said. “They’re looking for reasons to eliminate you, not bring you in, and one of the first things they look for is if you have the infrastructure to support our industry.” If approved, the $2 million will be available for the project through 2023 to handle any potential projects that can help guide more jobs to the area.

20 YEARS FROM PAGE A1 most important celebration goes to the volunteers here. This works because all of you kept your promise to get it done. Sixty-six percent of AmeriCorps volunteers chose public service as a career, and three-quarters are regularly weekly volunteers. This is no time to be pessimistic about America’s future. Look at you.” Current President Obama agreed. “The thousands sworn in today echo back to that day in 1994 when President Clinton swore in the first class,” he said. “You have helped America become more resilient, stronger and better. AmeriCorps is as effective today as it has ever been. When I look out, I can’t describe how inspired I am.” Local AmeriCorps members can serve in two capacities — the Sumter County YouthBuild program, which is a construction program that also helps individuals get their GED or high school diploma, and in the United Way AmeriCorps Reading Success Program, which aims to help students in 5-year-old kindergarten through fifth grade read on grade level. J.R. McKnight has been with the YouthBuild program since February. “It was good,” he said about

Celebratory services for Ms. McFadden will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Melina Presbyterian Church, 3539 Black River Road in Gable. The Rev. Carnell Hampton, eulogist; the Rev. Samuel Sparks, pastor, presiding; the Rev. Dr. Franklin Colclough Sr. and the Rev. Dr. Ella Busby, assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Ms. McFadden will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family will receive friends at her residence, 214 Pinckney St. in Sumter. These services have been

Friday’s event. “It brought us all together for a fun time.” Marion Thomas also thought the ceremony was wonderful. “I enjoyed every minute of it,” she said. Though this is her first year with the reading program, she hopes it won’t be the last. “I just love it,” said the 81-year-old. “I thought it was volunteer. I didn’t even know about the stipend. I just wanted to help teach.” She works with children at Cherryvale Elementary School, while Pam Troop, another new AmeriCorps member, works with children at Willow Drive Elementary School. “Mom saw something in the newspaper, and I had just read right over it,” she said. “She said, ‘Pam, you always wanted to be a school teacher.’ You get hugs from the children, and they say, ‘Hey Ms. Troop. How are you doing?’ It gives you a good feeling. They love to tell stories, and I love to listen to them talk. The staff and school teachers have been so welcoming. They said, ‘We love you coming. You make a difference.’” For more information on the Sumter County YouthBuild, call (803) 436-2276. For more information on the United Way AmeriCorps Reading Success Program, call (803) 773-7935.

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The original Mr. Sumter: Langdon D. Jennings public education was unflagging, even when it conflicted with his beloved road building. In noting where his priroads paved. By the time he left office orities lay, Jennings once argued that in 1924, Sumter had more than 100 ry answering this history if Sumter spent all its money for roads miles of paved roads radiating from quiz: and streets without a similar commitWhat’s the name of the man the city to the county line. It was said ment to education, most of Sumter’s who had the longest tenure as that at that time, Sumter County had young people would be using those the most complete county highway sysmayor of Sumter? roads without a single thought in their No, it wasn’t Bubba, nor was it some- tem in the United States. Until the Jenheads. nings era, both city and county had one with the last name of Creech, alEven after his financial difficulties lousy roads; in a perithough the grandfather of the present in the ’20s that led to disciplinary acod of about 10 years, mayor was in office for 12 years. tion by the state Supreme Court in we had some of the If you guessed Langdon D. Jennings, 1931, Jennings still had a strong followbest in the United you guessed right and earned a gold ing in Sumter and managed to win States. Indeed, Jenstar. election in 1940 to the state Senate to nings’ reputation as If you thought Bubba McElveen was fill out the unexpired term of Sen. J.B. an “aggressive procolorful and controversial, you should Britton, who had been killed by an augressive” was wellread up on the life and career of Lang tomobile in Columbia. This was to be earned. Jennings, mayor of Sumter from 1910 his last hurrah. He ran for re-election Another notable to 1924. He came out of semi-retireHubert D. in 1942 and lost to Alfred Scarborough. public project that ment in 1932 to run again for mayor, Osteen Jr. In November of 1943, he died of a heart Jennings was given but Fulton B. Creech also wanted to be attack at the age of 72. credit for was the con- JENNINGS mayor. The confrontation between the If he were around today, Jennings struction of a new power plant for the former mayor and a rising political Who exactly was Lang Jennings? Ac- would be known as an entrepreneur as force on the local scene brought out 91 city in 1921. Up until that time, private well as a lawyer and politician. He had cording to John S. Hoar, who wrote operators had supplied power to the percent of the city’s registered voters his fingers in a variety of enterprises about Jennings for a Fortnightly Club to make a choice. Imagine that — over city. Jennings pushed for the city to paper, from which this column heavily in addition to his interest in farming 90 percent of the voters turning out for build and operate its own plant. But and banking, such as insurance, furniborrows, he was a businessman, bank the plant became overloaded within a an election. You couldn’t get that kind ture and a car dealership. It seemed president, lawyer and farmer. He was year, the transmission lines were outof response today if you had free beer moded, and the city had no money left highly respected and prosperous at one that Jennings dabbled in just about at the polls. anything and everything going on in time until the depression of 1920 for improvements. Having overJennings fell short by 400 votes, reached, Jennings was voted out of of- brought hard times on him and a num- Sumter during his heyday. Creech was elected, and the rest, as For 14 years, he was “Mr. Sumter,” ber of clients whose money he investthey say, is history. It was the first and fice in 1924 in the midst of a political and great strides forward were made ed, sometimes not too wisely. His fiupheaval over the failing power plant. certainly not the last successful venwhile he was mayor. He may have His former law partner, R.D. Epps, was nancial dealings were the only blot on ture by a Creech in Sumter politics. overreached and bit off more than he an otherwise illustrious public career. elected mayor. But Lang Jennings deserves a place could chew in his zeal to move Sumter A robust, red-haired man with a As for the power plant, it was evenin the history books not only for servahead, but no one could say he wasn’t booming voice, Jennings was well-fitted tually taken over by the Yadkin River ing longer than any other Sumter for his role as a lawyer. Known for his li- in there pitching throughout a career Power Co. of North Carolina, which mayor, but also for many significant in public service spanning some 50 tigious nature, Jennings reputedly kept milestones occurring in Sumter during was then absorbed by Carolina Power years. other lawyers in Sumter from starving & Light Co. The building itself is still his tenure. A mover and a shaker — and a wellto death during the depression. For one, he was the first mayor elect- being used today by Sumter Electric meaning citizen — that was Lang JenHe was a generous man who put a Rewinding Co. on South Main Street ed under the council-manager form of lot of Sumterites through college with nings. next to the overhead bridge. Its tall government established in Sumter in loans, many of which were never resmokestack was a Sumter landmark 1912. paid, and contributed heavily to chari- Reach Hubert D. Osteen Jr. at hubert@ What’s more, he was instrumental in for years until it was removed in the theitem.com. table and civic appeals. His support of ’60s. getting most of the city and county This column first appeared on Sunday, Sept. 10, 1989.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR YATES WILL WORK FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF SUMTER I have known Mrs. Colleen Yates for many years and was glad to learn she has offered herself as a candidate for a seat on city council again. She was a council member when I succeeded my friend Wade Kolb as city manager in 1973. During my three years as manager (I retired in 1976 when I had 30 years in the South Carolina Retirement System), she gave of her time in many functions of city government. One of her outstanding accomplishments was the position she took promoting the restoration of the city hall (Opera House), as we called it at that time. The structure was in deplorable condition and not used by council. Hers

was not a favorable position at the time due to city finances; however, she undertook promotion of the project without hesitation and was without question a leader on council to see that something was begun to restore Sumter’s historic landmark. Later councils eventually accomplished this, and the beautiful Opera House we have today is only one of the accomplishments of her many years of personal service to the city she loves so well. The voters in her district now have an opportunity to see that she can use her many years of experience in public service for the common good of Sumter. R. POWELL BLACK Sumter

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art of the job of a political party chairman is to arouse passions and stick it to the other party when there’s a good opportunity. S.C. Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison certainly did both this week. Soon after news that a Richland County grand jury indicted GOP House Speaker Bobby Harrell of Charleston on nine misdemeanor ethics violations, Harrison said, “This culture of corruption in South Carolina has to stop. Leaders on both sides of the aisle must be held accountable for ethical wrongdoing.” Harrison is right on the money that our leaders ought to be held accountable for ethical wrongdoing. But he’s dead wrong that there’s an insidious “culture of corruption” in South Carolina.

COMMENTARY It might make good partisan politics to suggest the General Assembly is corrupt, but it rings hollow when you get to know legislators and what they do, says state Sen. Larry Grooms, RMoncks Corner. “I don’t Andy believe most people in the Brack state understand what it takes to serve in the General Assembly in the sacrifices on your personal life and on your professional career,” he said. “The vast majority are serving for the good of the people and the state.”

State Sen. Wes Hayes, a Rock Hill Republican who started his political career in 1985 in the House as a Democrat, remembers the legislature of the early 1990s when federal authorities indicted 28 state lawmakers and lobbyists on corruption charges in what became known as Operation Lost Trust. Before Lost Trust, there was a subculture in Columbia that was a little fast and loose with things like gifts by lobbyists to lawmakers. Some legislators were accused of taking bribes. But statements like Harrison’s on a culture of corruption today are overboard and “out of line,” Hayes said. “We’ve come a long way in building an arm’s-length relationship between lobbyists and legislators,” he said. “The General Assembly, for better or worse, truly re-

flects the people they serve. Some are dishonest. Some are wishy-washy. But the vast majority want to do the right thing, just like the people of South Carolina do.” GOP state Sen. Larry Martin, who heads the Senate Judiciary Committee, understands how news of the legal and ethical accusations suffered by a few tars the whole General Assembly and reduces people’s confidence in government. “This just sort of kicks us all in the stomach,” he said this week after news of Harrell’s indictment broke. “People tend to put it all in the same bowl of fruit. That’s the distasteful thing about this.”Former Democratic state Rep. Vida Miller currently is trying to recapture the Pawleys Island House seat she had for 14 years in a race against the

guy who beat her two years ago, GOP Rep. Stephen Goldfinch of Murrells Inlet. Currently he faces a federal misdemeanor charge related to the alleged illegal sale of stem cells, a charge he reportedly (and incredibly) says shouldn’t be an election issue. Miller says the news about Harrell puts an extra burden on members of the General Assembly to pass an ethics reform bill that failed in the waning days of this year’s session. “It is past time that this gets done,” Miller said of ethics reforms. “Everybody in the Senate and House has to come together and restore people’s confidence back in the General Assembly.” Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Statehouse Report. He can be reached at brack@statehousereport.com.

OBITUARIES

JOHN T. ROGERS Retired Chief Master Sgt. John Thomas Rogers, age 71, beloved husband of the late Lorraine A. Rogers, died on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Born in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late Robert Leander Rogers and Isabelle WitROGERS kowski Rogers. Mr. Rogers served more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. He served in both Vietnam and Desert Storm. He was a member of the Dalzell Chapter of the American Legion and Our Lady of the Skies parish at Shaw Air Force Base. Mr. Rogers was dedicated to serving our Lord through the Catholic Church. He served as the chairman of Operation True Giving for more than 12 years as well as on several other committees and councils. He also volunteered his time preparing taxes for the AARP. He enjoyed bowling and playing golf with the leagues of St. Anne and St. Jude. Surviving are his children, Scott Thomas Rogers and his wife, Jennifer, of Texas and Kelly Anne Niswonger and her husband, Charles, of Atlanta; one sister, Patricia Hyde and her husband, Milo, of Brunswick, New York; and five grandchildren, Cecilia Rogers, Kane Rogers, Nichole Pugh, Elizabeth Niswonger and Brian Niswonger. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Rogers is preceded in death by a grandchild, Nickolas Rogers, and a brother, James Rogers. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors at 2 p.m. Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

GARNET S. THOMPSON Garnet Smith Thompson, 94, widow of Harold Eugene Thompson Sr., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Billy Simpson. Born March 4, 1920, in the Oakdale Community THOMPSON of New Zion, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Smith and Annie Elizabeth Kelly Smith. She graduated from Salem High School and Tuomey School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She loved her children, grandchildren, making cookies, shopping, flowers and wearing red. She was a member of Clarendon Baptist Church for 68 years. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Harrelson (Russell) of Alcolu and Donna Simpson (Billy) of Manning; a son, Harold Eugene “Hal” Thompson Jr. (Cindy) of Alcolu; special daughters, Tammie Richburg and Edna “Biscuit” Harvin; a brother, Harvey Smith of Wilmington, North Carolina; grandchildren, Harold Thompson III, Hank Thompson (Lauren), Denise Jones (Jonathan), Russ Harrelson (Dawn), Holly Montalvo (Eric), Brad Morris (Tiffany), Garrett Morris and Bill Simpson (McKenzie); greatgrandchildren, Jared and Joshua Thompson, Hallie and Libby Thompson, Mary Louise and Cooper Jones, Riley, Campbell and Quinn Montalvo, Grayson Harrelson, Jacob Morris, Henry Smith Thompson (due in November), Cody, Katilyn, Jacob and Wyatt Simpson; a great-great grandchild, Eli Hughes; special adopted grandchildren, Brett Belt and Michelle Belt; special family,

Donald Morris and children; and several special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, McKinsi Thompson and Taylor Harrelson; three sisters, Beulah S. Mahoney, Helen S. Ellsworth and Mary S. McLaughlin; three brothers, W.H. Smith, Claude Smith and her twin, Ray Smith; and her best friend, Ruby Morris. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Kirk Carlisle officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hank Thompson, Jared Thompson, Russ Harrelson, Jonathan Jones, Garrett Morris, Brad Morris and Bill Simpson. Honorary pallbearers will be James Richburg, Brett Belt, Mark Evans and Cody Simpson. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Russell Harrelson, 6538 Sumter Highway, Alcolu. Memorials may be made to the Clarendon Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 307, Alcolu, SC 29001. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. William Aldrich and staff, Dr. Jennifer Young Pierce of MUSC and staff and Amedisys Hospice. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

EILEEN O. WEAVER Eileen O’Dell Weaver, 80, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at her home. Born Aug. 20, 1934, in Jamestown, New York, she was the daughter of the late Evan Sheridan and Mercedes Mahoney O’Dell. She graduated WEAVER from Jamestown High School in 1952 and attended St. Bonaventure University. She was a longtime member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Weaver, and her son Mark Weaver. She is survived by her son Matthew Weaver and four daughters, Anne Weaver, Sondra Suarez, Karen Weaver and Mary O’Dell; seven grandchildren, Michelle Moses, Michael Moses Jr., Anne Marie Suarez, Eileen Mahoney, Catherine Suarez, Mary Pat Suarez and Edward Bates; and two greatgrandchildren, Dominic Moses and Grant Moses. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mark (Marion Lee) Weaver, 221 Mason Croft in Sumter from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Mass and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alexa Good ALS Foundation, EIN#56-2231512, P.O. Box 12248, Rock Hill, SC 29731. Online condolences may be sent to www.cremationsocietysc.com.

uel Spars, pastor, officiating; the Rev. Mary Rose Hagan, assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Flavian Jemmott, 2741 Cecil McFadden Road in Gable. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

FRANK COOPER JR. Frank Cooper Jr., 90, husband of Bessie Addison Cooper and son of the late Frank Cooper Sr. and Addie Linton Cooper, was born Nov. 3, 1923, in St. Charles. He departed this life on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. Family will be receiving friends at the home, 718 Wren St. in Sumter. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St. of Sumter.

LILA M. WASHINGTON Lila Mae Washington, widow of Willie (Buster) Washington, was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Sumter to the late Lawrence and Lille Montgomery Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Lila was married to the late Willie (Buster) Washington Sr. From this union, nine children were born: Betty (Tom) Presley, Grealdine McFadden, Annie Mae Benjamin, Shirley (Harold) Coleman, Willie (Frances) Washington, Lillie (William) Gibson, Brenda (Moise) Issac, William Washington and Sandra Washington all of Sumter; four adopted children, Marie Harry, Dewey Ballard, Darren Harris and Joyce W. Jones; 30 grandchildren; and one adopted granddaughter; Shantee “Missy” Washington; 54 great-grandchildren; and one adopted great-granddaughter, Shaniya DeReon Gidron; five great-great grandchildren; five sisters, Minnie (Richard) Reese, Ruby Gibson, Christine Williams of Sumter, Ernestine Hayward of Philadelphia and Virginia Carpenter of New Orleans; six brothers, Leroy (Marie) Carolina of Philadelphia, Willie Carolina, Willie “Jay” (Beulah) Franklin Sr., Sylvester Franklin of Sumter, John Henry Franklin Jr. of California City, California, and Louis A. Franklin of

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 Brooklyn, New York; one sister-in-law, Edith Carolina of Brooklyn, New York; best friend Betty Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held today from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church on Monday at 10 a.m. for viewing until the hour of service. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mayesville with Pastor Elder Othan Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Mayesville Cemetery. Family is receiving friends at the home, 925 Salterstown Road in Sumter. Job’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to www.jobsmortuary.net.

ROBERT L. DEMARY Robert Lamont Demary, 33, of 2404 Salmond Street in Camden, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Plans will be announced by Collins Funeral Home.

EMMA B. NELSON Emma Blanding Nelson, 105, was born Aug. 9, 1909, to the late Bessie Sherrod and Flander Blanding Sr. She departed her peaceful life at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Emma was married to her husband of 68 years, the late George Nelson Sr., and to this union three children were born. Emma accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Jehovah Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. B.F. Weston. She later moved to Brooklyn, New York. She joined Friendship Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Missionary Ministry and South Carolina Club. She was a domestic worker for a prominent New York lawyer for more than 45 years. Emma was a strong determined woman who spoke her mind, yet she was a loving, kind and generous woman. She was an excellent cook, her specialty being her fabulous yeast rolls. After retirement, she enjoyed fishing with her husband and sons. Emma later moved back to Sumter after retirement in New York. She was preceded in death by one son, George Nelson Jr.; two grandsons, Carl A. Nelson and Cornell Bur-

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roughs; one grandson-in-law, Julious C. Bingham; five brothers; and three sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter, Wilhelmenia (Samuel) Sanders of Sumter; one son, James (Lillian C.) Nelson of Brooklyn, New York; one sister, Catherine Ballard of Brooklyn, New York; daughter-inlaw Rebecca W. Nelson of Sumter; grandchildren Loretta N. Bingham, Ruth A. Butler, Willie J. (Betty) Nelson, George E. (Karen) Nelson, Curtis (Mary) Nelson, Lou Ella (Booker T) McGee, Valerie Wells of Sumter, Arleen N. (Edward ) Clark of Eutawville and James A. Nelson of Syracuse, New York; 25 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great grandchildren; three great-great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held on Monday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church on Tuesday at noon for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St. in Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Marion H. Newton, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Alcolu. Family will be receiving friends at the home, 1818 Appaloosa St. in Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com, or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

SAMMIE TINDAL Sammie Tindal, 76, son of the late Clifton Tindal and Addie Singleton Tindal, was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Sumter. He departed this life on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St. in Sumter.

CAROLYN J. MAUER BROWN Carolyn Janet Mauer Brown, 79, wife of Joseph V. Brown, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Services will be announced by ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

DAVID TONEY David Toney, 58, passed on Wednesday at McLeod Hospice in Florence. Born in Lee County, he was a son of Jesse and Arailee Toney Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Square Deal Funeral Home Chapel, 106 McIntosh St. in Bishopville with the Rev. Henry Spann officiating and assisted by the Rev. Joseph B. Davis. Online condolences may be sent to esquaredealfun@sc. rr.com.

CAROLYN D. COOPER Carolyn Denise Cooper, 50, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. She was a daughter of the late Lawrence “Liver” Cooper and Mary McFadden Cooper. Funeral services for Mrs. Cooper will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Melina Presbyterian Church at 3539 Black River Road in Gable. The Rev. Sam-

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DAILY PLANNER

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FYI Amedisys Hospice is in need of need of volunteers. Volunteers volunteers. Volunteer opporoffer support, companionVolunteer your time to those in need tunities include 1) special ship and care to the caregivprojects of baking, sewing, er by running errands, readknitting, crafts, carpentry ing to patients, listening and and yard work; 2) adminisjust being there for patient trative/office duties of copycompanionship. All you need ing, light filing and answeris a willing heart and some ing phones; and 3) patient time to give to others. No companionship (training pro- medical background revided). Contact Rhoda Keefe, quired. Hospice Care of Trivolunteer coordinator, at County will provide you with (803) 469-3047 or rhonda. the tools you need to bekeefe@amedisys.com. come a hospice volunteer. Hospice Care of Tri-County is in Call Carol Tindal at (803) 9057720.

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

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

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:30 p.m., cafeteria, Lee Central High School

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

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

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

SUMTER COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD INC.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Bring about EUGENIA LAST positive change. Share your thoughts and plans with someone special. You can advance if you negotiate or set up a budget or sideline business that will bring in more cash. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Check out online job posts or talk to someone you’ve worked with in the past about new projects. Put time aside for your comfort and relaxation. Love is highlighted. Spend time with that special someone or get out and mingle. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t let things get to you. Your sensitivity meter will be running high. Take a break and avoid anyone who ruffles your feathers. Talk is cheap, but hard work can lead to a better job or good fortune. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plan activities with friends or family. Domestic issues can be resolved if you make alterations that you know will please the ones you love. Take a unique approach to romance and it will improve your love life. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mingle and participate in debates and any challenge that interests you. Your ability to bring energy and charisma to anything you participate in will attract both support and dissent. Your passion will not go unnoticed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look after your best interests. Do things that will make you feel good, look good and lead to opportunities. Expressing your feelings will help you discover where you stand and what you should consider doing next.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look for a little excitement, but don’t lead anyone on or play with someone’s emotions. Be straightforward regarding what you want and what you have to offer. It’s best to avoid secret encounters.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep life simple and uncomplicated. Stay put and observe. Don’t encourage change if you aren’t totally sure of the outcome. It’s best to focus inward on creative projects that bring you peace of mind and pleasure. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make positive changes to your surroundings. Do the work yourself and you will save money and get the satisfaction of accomplishment. An old debt or money you tucked away and forgot about will surface. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid making an impulsive move or dealing with someone who is unpredictable. Stick to what and whom you know and trust. Look at contracts and investments that need updating. A relationship will be beneficial if you set ground rules. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Speak up and share your ideas with someone who shares a vested interest in the same things you do. Make your home more comfortable or user-friendly. Don’t let an emotional moment ruin your day. Choose affection over rejection.

ALTERED STATES: With appropriate hints By S.N.

ACROSS 1 Myanmar alias 6 Impaneled person 11 Rather moist 15 City south of Fort Worth 19 White as a sheet 20 Timed perfectly 21 To be: Fr. 22 Not quite shut 23 Owl Ale holder 25 Silliest 27 “Lucky” dice rolls 28 Talk-show physician 30 Traditional battlers 31 Handler of returns 34 Not very good 35 Canadian singing star 36 Country singer Tillis 38 Glance at

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39 Novelty 41 Bonnie of Die Hard 45 Doing battle 48 Blizzardophobic 50 Foot fraction 52 Come to light 54 Joan of Arc, for one: Abbr. 55 Scoundrel 56 __ B’rith 57 Get in touch with 59 Glancing at 61 Doesn’t look forward to 63 Tot’s transport 65 Head start 67 Graceland guy 68 Start of the 4th qtr. 70 Old West barbershop/bar 74 Happy cry 75 Drink slowly 77 Alicia Keys’ instrument 78 Sort of can opener 80 Three-note chords 82 Spirited

85 Silhouetted, perhaps 88 Paid-for magazine p. 89 Declares 91 Sinbad’s bird 93 Adhere or divide 94 Ballet bend 95 Impractical wrinkle smoother 98 Justice Sotomayor 99 Least taxing 101 Most infielders 103 Ending like -arian 104 Wyoming hrs. 105 European range 106 Prehistorical novelist 108 Snake sound 109 Open, as a parka 113 Well-seasoned 114 Appetizer follower 116 Adolescent smarts

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78° / 62°

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Winds: ESE 3-6 mph

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Winds: E 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 6-12 mph

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Gaﬀney 72/63 Spartanburg 74/64

Greenville 73/65

Columbia 77/68

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IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 76/67

Aiken 79/67

ON THE COAST

Charleston 85/73

Today: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 79 to 86. Monday: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 81 to 86.

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7 a.m. yest. 356.94 75.01 74.91 97.11

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0.01" 3.53" 1.74" 29.19" 38.72" 35.13"

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 1.80 -0.04 19 3.40 -0.43 14 4.32 +0.63 14 2.20 +0.10 80 75.95 -0.06 24 5.27 -1.97

Sunrise 7:04 a.m. Moonrise 11:37 p.m.

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Today Hi/Lo/W 71/61/pc 78/65/t 81/68/t 86/73/t 79/69/sh 85/73/t 73/62/sh 77/67/sh 77/68/t 74/65/sh 74/63/c 75/65/sh 74/65/sh

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 75/66/t Gainesville 89/70/t Gastonia 71/63/sh Goldsboro 73/64/sh Goose Creek 84/72/t Greensboro 72/61/sh Greenville 73/65/pc Hickory 71/62/pc Hilton Head 84/75/t Jacksonville, FL 89/71/t La Grange 88/71/t Macon 85/69/t Marietta 80/68/t

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 82/69/t 87/70/t 81/66/t 81/69/t 85/72/t 80/66/t 81/67/t 80/65/t 85/74/t 87/70/t 86/69/t 84/68/t 81/67/t

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 73/60/pc Mt. Pleasant 84/72/t Myrtle Beach 82/70/t Orangeburg 79/67/t Port Royal 85/72/t Raleigh 72/62/sh Rock Hill 72/63/sh Rockingham 72/64/sh Savannah 86/73/t Spartanburg 74/64/pc Summerville 84/75/t Wilmington 77/68/sh Winston-Salem 72/60/sh

Mon. Hi/Lo/W 81/63/t 86/74/t 83/72/t 84/70/t 85/73/t 80/67/t 81/66/t 82/68/t 85/72/t 82/68/t 84/75/t 79/69/t 81/66/t

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119 Bakery discard 124 Sermon ending 125 Beef cut 126 Progressive rival 127 Former Japanese capital 128 Cowboy’s mount 129 Campus club 130 Audit a class 131 Toshiba alternative DOWN 1 Scrooge shout 2 Troop support grp. 3 Pi follower 4 Subway Series team 5 Poker rituals 6 Generic neighbors 7 They’re solved for in algebra 8 Some DVD players 9 “. . . __ flag was still there” 10 A bit flushed 11 Evil spirit 12 All-inclusive 13 __ Peacock (Clue suspect) 14 Puppy or parrot 15 Ebb 16 Trojan War hero 17 Christmas candy 18 Mineral deposits 24 Stratford’s river 26 Oceanic oasis 29 Prayer beads 31 Designer Mizrahi 32 Back-again style 33 Quilters’ quiz material 35 Library science innovator 36 DVR button 37 Double-__ sword

Myrtle Beach 82/70

Manning 80/68

Today: Not as warm with a shower. Winds east-northeast 6-12 mph. Monday: A thunderstorm. Winds southsouthwest 3-6 mph.

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Florence 75/66

Bishopville 76/66

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): False information will lead to emotional mayhem. Rise above any difference of opinion you have and focus on what’s really important. Love the one you’re with unconditionally and stifle any festering feud that arises. Diplomacy will pay off.

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71 Blue Grotto locale 72 Worthless 73 Vienna-based cartel 76 Overstuffs 79 Double Stuf brand 81 Strongboxes 83 Mr. Kringle 84 Days of old 86 Climbing vines 87 Pulls to pieces 90 Enormous 92 Montreal Olympics standout 96 Pekes and Poms 97 It’s free of charge 100 Evil spirits 102 Uncool one 105 Contract negotiator 107 Security is-

sues 109 State with six sides 110 Verne submariner 111 Sleep, symbolically 112 Roadhouses 113 Oranges’ origin 114 Modify text 115 Irish New

Age singer 117 Tolkien creature 118 Likewise not 120 Ring of flowers 121 Lithium-__ battery 122 Messy place 123 Boo follower

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Pull that knife out for now

A miss & a make

OLUMBIA – For all of those naysayers and pessimists who’ve spent the last two weeks thinking it was a season lost, they can collectively pull the proverbial knife out of the University of South Carolina football team. While many stuck the blade in the Gamecocks after their season-opening debacle against Texas A&M, they are very much alive and kicking after their dramatic 38-35 victory over No. 6 Georgia on Saturday at WilliamsDennis Brice StadiBrunson um. The USC team that finally got on the field Saturday after a nonsensical weather delay of almost 90 minutes is the one Carolina faithful had hoped to see when the Aggies beat them 52-28 in a game that really wasn’t that close. South Carolina was very efficient on offense, mixing up the run and the pass, but overloading one over the other in each half. In the first half, USC threw it 26 times, ran it 18 times and led 24-13 at halftime. Quarterback Dylan Thompson completed 19 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Thompson threw it four times in the second half and the Gamecocks ran it 24 times. It made the plays – getting the victory-clinching first down by the smallest of margins on fourth down at midfield – with Brandon Wilds and Mike Davis toting the load when needed. Was the defense perfect? Far from it, but some of that can be credited to the team

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South Carolina wide receiver Shaq Roland (4) goes up for a reception against Georgia free safety Aaron Davis (35) in the No. 24 Gamecocks’ 38-35 victory over No. 6 UGA on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

Georgia FG fail, 4th-down QB sneak seal 38-35 USC win BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com COLUMBIA – In a game of inches, the University of South Carolina saw its football fortunes turn twice – by the narrowest of margins. Georgia kicker Marshall Morgan’s 28-yard field goal attempt with 4:24 remaining in the game curved just wide of the right upright – his second miss of the day after making 20 straight. Then, Dylan Thompson’s quarterback sneak on fourth down and inches

to go at midfield resulted in a Gamecock first down – barely. The result was the fifth-largest crowd ever at Williams-Brice Stadium seeing No. 24 Carolina escape Saturday’s marquee matchup with the sixth-ranked Bulldogs 38-35 as the Gamecocks climbed back into the discussion in the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division. USC improved to 2-1 on the season and 1-1 in the SEC. Georgia fell to 1-1 overall and 0-1. “Some wins are better than others,

and I think this one was better than most others,” USC head coach Steve Spurrier said. “… Sometimes all you can say is that it was our turn to win. We were meant to win this game and Georgia was not.” It didn’t appear that was the case for most of the fourth quarter. UGA quarterback Hutson Mason and running back Quayvon Hicks accounted for a pair of scores as the Bulldogs cut an

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Carolina defense keeps focus after rough start BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com COLUMBIA— After the University of South Carolina went 75 yards in nine plays, taking almost five minutes off the clock, on the opening possession of its football game against No. 6 Georgia on Saturday, the Bulldogs answered in very quick fashion. They went 69 yards in two plays, a 36-yard completion from quarterback Hutson Mason to Isaiah McKenzie and a 33-yard TD pass to Sony Michel. The drive took all of 31 seconds. That brought an animated reaction from senior defensive tackle J.T. Surratt to his defensive teammates, who MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM had heard plenty of discussion about South Carolina quarterback Dylan Thompson (17) celebrates while wide receivers Nick their shortcomings after the first two Jones (3) and Shaq Roland (4) talk after the Gamecocks scored in their 38-35 victory games. Surratt wasn’t chiding them over Georgia on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. though; instead he offered fiery words

of encouragement. “I told them that that is all over, and there is nothing we can do about it now,” Surratt said following the Gamecocks’ 38-35 victory. “We just need to be ready to go back out there and do what we need to do to win the game.” Though far from dominating, the Gamecock defense made enough plays to pick up the victory. The Bulldogs had 408 yards of total offense, 217 rushing and 191 passing. The total offense and passing numbers as well as the 18 first downs allowed are season bests for Carolina. UGA running back Todd Gurley rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, but that was a far cry

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NASCAR

Gordon covets elusive 5th title as Cup Chase begins this weekend JOLIET, Ill. (AP)— Jeff Gordon hopped off a plane, his typical polished self, ready for a full day of appearances to promote NASCAR’s championship race. Then he glanced down at his black polo and saw for the first time the thick, white streaks of deodorant that had soiled his shirt. “What a rookie move!” he crowed then bee-lined for the closest bathroom. Gordon had been rushed that morning. His wife, Ingrid, had been in New

York City at Fashion Rocks, and the NASCAR superstar was home alone with his two small children. It made for a frenzied morning of getGORDON ting Ella and Leo up and out the door to school, while also getting himself ready for a whirlwind media tour through Toronto. The end result was a shirt stained with deodorant streaks on a driver

known for an aplomb that made him the first NASCAR star to dazzle the suits on Madison Ave. The height of his success was almost 20 years ago, when a young Gordon collected 40 wins in four seasons and won championships in 1995, 1997 and 1998. By the time he added his fourth championship, in 2001, Gordon could do no wrong. He had a pretty wife, an appeal that brought in new NASCAR fans and opened doors that drivers had never

been through before: Gordon is the first and only NASCAR driver to host “Saturday Night Live.” But life has changed so much in the 13 years since. Gordon went through a public divorce, eventually remarried and started a family. And on the track, well, the wins were no longer so easy. Now, at 43 years old, his passion for racing and winning has been revived. Gordon wants nothing more than to

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SCORES STATE THURSDAY

Charleston Southern 34, Campbell 10

SATURDAY

(24) South Carolina 38, (6) Georgia 35 Furman at Presbyterian (late) North Greenville at Wofford (late) South Carolina State at Coastal Carolina, late Limestone at Newberry, late

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ECU, UVA pull off stunners

ACC SATURDAY

(9) Southern Cal at Boston College (late) East Carolina 28, (17) Virginia Tech 21 Virginia 23, (21) Louisville 21 Syracuse 40, Central Michigan 3 Pittsburgh 42, Florida International 25 Georgia Tech 42, Georgia Southern 38 North Carolina State 49, South Florida 17 Duke 41, Kansas 3 Miami 41, Arkansas State 20 Wake Forest at Utah State (late)

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(3) Alabama vs. Southern Miss., late (4) Oklahoma vs. Tennessee (late) (7) Texas A&M vs. Rice (late) (10) LSU vs. Louisiana-Monroe (late) (14) Mississippi 56, Louisiana-Lafayette 15 (20) Missouri 38, Central Florida 10 Vanderbilt 34, Massachusetts 31 Arkansas 49, Texas Tech 28 Mississippi State 35, South Alabama 3 Kentucky at Florida (late)

TOP 25 THURSDAY

(25) Brigham Young 33, Houston 25

FRIDAY

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(8) Baylor 63, Buffalo 21

SATURDAY

(2) Oregon vs. Wyoming (11) Notre Dame vs. Purdue (late) (12) UCLA vs. Texas (late) (15) Stanford vs. Army (16) Arizona State at Colorado (late) (22) Ohio State 66, Kent State 0

MORE SCORES SATURDAY

EAST Air Force 48, Georgia St. 38 Alcorn St. 52, Louisiana College 10 Campbellsville 20, Webber 7 Charleston (WV) 38, Virginia Union 21 Clark Atlanta 20, Lane 17 Cumberlands 31, Belhaven 27 East Carolina 28, Virginia Tech 21 Emory & Henry 14, Maryville (Tenn.) 13 Faulkner 61, Union (Ky.) 34 Georgetown (Ky.) 63, Bethel (Tenn.) 7 Georgia Tech 42, Georgia Southern 38 Hampden-Sydney 35, Christopher Newport 30 Jacksonville 35, San Diego 18 Johnson C. Smith 13, Kentucky St. 6 Kentucky Christian 31, Reinhardt 21 Lenoir-Rhyne 33, Virginia St. 6 Marshall 44, Ohio 14 Morgan St. 28, Bowie St. 3 Pittsburgh 42, FIU 25 Randolph-Macon 48, Averett 16 Shorter 27, Mars Hill 20 Towson 21, Delaware St. 7 VMI 52, Davidson 24 Vanderbilt 34, UMass 31 Virginia 23, Louisville 21 WV Wesleyan 23, Virginia-Wise 7 West Virginia 40, Maryland 37 Wingate 30, St. Augustine’s 0 Southern Miss. (1-1) at Alabama (2-0), late MVSU (0-1) at Alabama St. (1-1), late Morehead St. (1-1) at E. Kentucky (2-0), late NC A&T (1-1) at Elon (0-1), late Va. Lynchburg (0-2) at GardnerWebb (0-2), late E. Michigan (1-1) at Old Dominion (1-1), late Hampton (0-2) at Richmond (1-1), late Fort Valley St. (0-1) at Savannah St. (0-2), late Mercer (1-1) at Stetson (1-1), late Tulsa (1-1) at FAU (0-2), late Tennessee St. (1-1) vs. Jackson St. (2-0) at Memphis, Tenn., late Brevard (0-1) at Liberty (1-1), late Prairie View (0-1) at McNeese St. (0-1), late W. Kentucky (1-1) at Middle Tennessee (1-1), late Henderson St. (1-0) at Nicholls St. (0-2), late Furman (2-0) at Presbyterian (1-1), late Northwestern St. (0-2) at Southern U. (1-1), late Abilene Christian (0-2) at Troy (02), late Norfolk St. (0-2) at William & Mary (1-1), late North Greenville (1-0) at Wofford (0-1), late SE Louisiana (2-0) at Tulane (0-2), late MIDWEST Adrian 40, Carthage 14 Augsburg 55, Concordia (Wis.) 45 Avila 41, Bethel (Kan.) 24 Baldwin-Wallace 32, Bluffton 20 Bowling Green 45, Indiana 42 Buffalo St. 60, Manchester 32 Capital 54, Earlham 20 Carleton 40, Knox 14 Carroll (Wis.) 34, Benedictine (Ill.) 6 Centre 34, Defiance 7 Concordia (Mich.) 23, Anderson (Ind.) 18 Concordia (Moor.) 30, Buena Vista 9 Culver-Stockton 57, St. Mary (Kan.) 7 Dakota Wesleyan 27, Briar Cliff 16 Dickinson St. 27, Waldorf 23 Elmhurst 33, Olivet 27 Ferris St. 27, Northwood (Mich.) 7 Findlay 37, McKendree 2 Graceland (Iowa) 35, Bethany (Kan.) 29 Greenville 44, Minn.-Morris 9 Gustavus 42, Lake Forest 9 Hastings 48, Concordia (Neb.) 43 Hillsdale 48, Lake Erie 41 Hope 37, Augustana (Ill.) 27 Illinois St. 34, E. Illinois 15 Illinois Wesleyan 35, Albion 28 Luther 20, St. Olaf 3 Mac Murray 42, Martin Luther 36 Marian (Ind.) 24, Wis.-Oshkosh 20 Michigan Tech 37, Malone 6 Midland 35, Dordt 0 Millsaps 30, Mount St. Joseph 22 Minn. Duluth 23, Augustana (SD) 22 Minn. St.-Mankato 69, Minn. St.Moorhead 13 Missouri 38, UCF 10 Morningside 83, Nebraska Wesleyan 19 North Central (Ill.) 51, St. Norbert 17 Northwestern (Iowa) 17, Doane 10, OT Northwestern (Minn.) 48, Eureka 16 Notre Dame Coll. 28, Urbana 13 Oberlin 47, Kenyon 28 Ohio St. 66, Kent St. 0 Ottawa, Kan. 59, Benedictine (Kan.) 47 Presentation 40, Haskell Indian Nations 0 Ripon 24, Rockford 14 Simpson (Iowa) 22, Wis.-River Falls 6 St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 27, Siena Heights 7 St. Thomas (Minn.) 46, Wis.-LaCrosse 0 Syracuse 40, Cent. Michigan 3 Taylor 23, St. Ambrose 13

Virginia Tech’s Luther Maddy (92) attempts to sack against East Carolina’s quarterback Shane Carden (5) during the Pirates’ 28-21 upset victory in Blacksburg, Va. Louisville wide receiver James Quick (17) tries to break the tackle of Virginia linebacker Daquan Romero (13) and safety Brandon Phelps (21) during the Cavaliers’ 23-21 victory in Charlottesville, Va., BLACKSBURG, Va. — East Carolina quarterback Shane Carden threw three touchdown passes and scored a rushing touchdown with 16 seconds left to lead the Pirates to a 28-21 upset of No. 17 Virginia Tech on Saturday. Carden completed 23 of 47 passes for 427 yards in carrying the Pirates to their first victory over a ranked team since 2009 when they beat then-No. 18 Houston 38-32 in Greenville, North Carolina. East Carolina (2-1) snapped a five-game losing streak to ranked opponents. VIRGINIA 23 (17) VIRGINIA TECH 21

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Greyson Lambert threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Ian Frye

kicked a 42-yard field goal with 3:41 remaining, giving Virginia a 23-21 victory against No. 17 Louisville on Saturday. SYRACUSE 40 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.— Terrel Hunt had a career-best three touchdown runs and threw for another Saturday afternoon to help Syracuse defeat Central Michigan 40-3. GEORGIA TECH 42 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 38

ATLANTA — Justin Thomas threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Deon Hill with 23 seconds remaining, and Georgia Tech avoided a huge upset after blowing a 25-point lead, beating Georgia Southern 42-38 on Saturday.

PITTSBURGH 42 FIU 25 MIAMI — Pittsburgh survived an early scare from host FIU to remain unbeaten with a 42-25 road victory, improving to 3-0 for the first time since 2009. DUKE 41 KANSAS 3

DURHAM, N.C. — Shaun Wilson’s first carry went for a long touchdown. His last one went for a record. The Duke freshman rushed for a school-record 245 yards with three lengthy TDs in the Blue Devils’ 41-3 rout of Kansas on Saturday. N.C. STATE 49 USF 17

TAMPA, Fla. — Bra’Lon Cherry rushed for two touchdowns and caught a third, Jacoby Brissett threw

two touchdown passes and North Carolina State beat South Florida 49-17 on Saturday. MIAMI 41 ARKANSAS STATE 20

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Phillip Dorsett had a quick pregame conversation with Miami coach Al Golden, who gave the senior wide receiver an encouraging prediction. A prophetic one, too. Dorsett had 201 receiving yards on only four catches — the first player to do that at college football’s highest level since 1997 — and hauled in two touchdown passes for the second straight week, to lead Miami past Arkansas State 41-20 on Saturday. From wire reports

SEC ROUNDUP

Ole Miss tops Louisiana-Lafayette 56-15 OXFORD, Miss. — Bo Wallace threw for 316 yards and four touchdowns, including two to Vince Sanders, to lead No. 14 Mississippi over Louisiana-Lafayette 56-15 on Saturday. Ole Miss (3-0) has never lost to Louisiana-Lafayette (1-2) and this one wasn’t in doubt for very long. I’Tavius Mathers rushed for a 56yard touchdown on the first drive and the Rebels pushed out to a 28-0 lead by midway through the second quarter. Wallace completed 23 of 28 passes for an offense that gained 554 total yards. Sanders finished with a careerhigh eight receptions for 125 yards and touchdown catches of 14 and 24 yards. (20) MISSOURI 38 CENTRAL FLORIDA 10

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Maty Mauk threw four touchdown passes, two each to Jimmie Hunt and Bud Sasser, and passed for 144 yards to lead No. 20 Missouri past Central Florida 38-10 on

Southwest Conference foes. Williams finished with 145 yards on 22 carries for the Razorbacks (2-1). He scored on rushes of 6, 13, 12 and 6 yards. MISSISSIPPI STATE 35 SOUTH ALABAMA 3

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Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace (14) readies to pass against a Louisiana-Lafayette rush during the Rebels’ 56-15 victory on Saturday in Oxford, Miss.

MOBILE, Ala. — Dak Prescott rushed, threw and caught a touchdown pass for the second time in his career as Mississippi State downed South Alabama 35-3 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Saturday. VANDERBILT 34 UMASS 31

Saturday. The Tigers (3-0) led 14-10 at halftime before pulling away from the Knights (0-2), who had won their past two games against ranked teams. Quarterback Justin Holman threw for 209 yards and one touchdown in his first career start for Central Florida, which only had 134 yards in the second half.

Missouri had five sacks and forced four turnovers in the final 30 minutes. ARKANSAS 49 TEXAS TECH 28

LUBBOCK, Texas— Jonathan Williams ran for four touchdowns and Alex Collins added two more to lead Arkansas past Texas Tech, 49-28, on Saturday in a matchup of two former

NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Ralph Webb scored on a 4-yard run with 1:08 remaining to give Vanderbilt a come-from-behind 34-31 win over Massachusetts on Saturday. The winning score was set up on a 36-yard completion from Patton Robinette to C.J. Duncan. From wire reports

TOP 25 ROUNDUP

Oregon, Stanford, Ohio State roll to big victories EUGENE, Ore. — Quarterback Marcus Mariota passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores and No. 2 Oregon survived a slow start Saturday to beat Wyoming 48-14. Oregon (3-0) erased a 7-0 deficit with four secondquarter touchdowns to take command. Mariota became the fourth Oregon quarterback to pass for more than 7,000 yards. The Ducks junior completed

19 of 23 passes, two for touchdowns. Mariota also rushed five times for 71 yards, including touchdown runs of 15 and 19 yards. (15) STANFORD 35 ARMY 0

STANFORD, Calif. — Kevin Hogan threw for 216 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 15 Stanford rebounded from a loss to Southern California with a 35-0 win over Army on Sat-

urday. Devon Cajuste caught a career-high three touchdowns and finished with 52 yards receiving, and Ty Montgomery had two TDs to help the Cardinal (2-1) overcome a sluggish start on offense. (22) OHIO STATE 66 KENT STATE 0

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State has officially moved on from its painful loss to Vir-

ginia Tech. J.T. Barrett matched a school record with six touchdown passes — five in the first half — to lead the 22ndranked Buckeyes to a 66-0 victory over Kent State on Saturday. The win was the 39th in a row over an in-state opponent for the Buckeyes (2-1), who haven’t lost since a 7-6 setback to Oberlin in 1921. From wire reports

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MISS & MAKE FROM PAGE B1 11-point halftime deficit to just three points with 5:51 remaining. Then things got interesting. Trying to run out the clock, Thompson threw an ill-advised pass in the middle of the field that was picked off by Damian Swann and returned to the Carolina 6. “That was a terrible feeling,” said Thompson, who had been brilliant up to that point. “We had run that play a few times and had a lot of success on it. I was supposed to look off a certain guy and I did, but I came back to that certain spot and the guy was just waiting. “ Fortunately, Thompson got a chance to redeem himself and the much-maligned Carolina defense bowed up when it needed to most. An intentional grounding penalty helped USC force a three-and-out, and Morgan’s chip shot FG miss sent most of the 84,232 there into euphoria. “It’s something we can build on,” Gamecocks defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said. “Everything that’s positive. We told them we needed one more series.” Thompson and the offense took over afterward and drove to midfield where a Brandon Wilds’ third-down rush came up just inches short of a first. After two timeouts, Thompson snuck the ball over the left side. The play was close – and challenged – but USC made the first down and ran out the clock from there. “I thought I got it by a lot more than they gave it to me,”

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South Carolina running back Mike Davis (28) avoids the tackle of Georgia defensive tackle Cody Johnson (88) during the Gamecocks’ 38-35 upset victory on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. Thompson said. “Fourth and inches, it’s all or nothing. “…We got it. That’s all anybody was worried about.” A loss would have spoiled Thompson’s stellar performance. He completed 21 of 30 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns while running for another. His big first half was the main reason the Gamecocks had an 11-point cushion. Thompson connected with Shaq Roland on a 10-yard strike on Carolina’s opening drive for a 7-0 lead, going 4-for-4 on the drive. Georgia penalties kept

FOCUS FROM PAGE B1 from the 198-yard, 3-TD game he had against Clemson in the season opener. “If we can stop them on third down, we’ve got a pretty good defense,” USC head coach Steve Spurrier said. Georgia converted on five of 12 third-down situations. SPREADING THE WEALTH

Gamecock quarterback Dylan Thompson completed 21 of 30 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns. He didn’t have one favorite target though. He completed passes to eight different receivers with four of them coming up with three or more coaches. Tight Rory Anderson had a career best five catches for 67 yards and a

USC’s second scoring drive alive. Thompson was intercepted at the Georgia 31 by Devin Bowman, but he was flagged for grabbing Damiere Byrd. A roughing-the-passer call two plays later put Carolina on the UGA 8 and Thompson found Pharoh Cooper for the touchdown. His final strike came in the second quarter with the Gamecocks leading 14-13. Thompson capped off a 10play drive with an 18-yard hookup with Rory Anderson. A 1-yard run in the third quarter was Thompson’s final score.

touchdown. Nick Jones had four catches for 87 yards, Shaq Roland had four for 47 and a score and Pharoh Cooper had three for 27 and the other TD. Thompson was 19-for-26 for 240 yards and all three touchdowns in the first half. NO. 201

Spurrier became the third head coach to win 200 games as an SEC coach in last week’s 33-23 over East Carolina. On Saturday, he moved into a tie for second with longtime Georgia head coach Vince Dooley. Spurrier has a chance to move into second by himself with a victory over Vanderbilt this Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. Paul “Bear” Bryant tops the

Carolina’s rushing attack had another solid game. Wilds ran for 93 yards and a fourthquarter touchdown while Mike Davis had 66 yards on 17 carries. Meanwhile the USC defense kept Georgia and highly-touted running back Todd Gurley in check – at least for the first half. Gurley had just 44 yards rushing at halftime and had a 54-yard TD run called back because of a holding penalty. The defense also held UGA to just 13 points in the first half. USC forced two field goals – one after a fumble inside Carolina territory. Mor-

gan also missed a 44-yarder. The second half was a slightly different story. Gurley had 87 rushing yards in the final two quarters to finish with 131. He also scored on a 2-yard romp into the end zone early in the third. “If we could stop some people on third down, we’re really not that bad of a defense,” Spurrier said after the Gamecocks allowed five third-down conversions. We made a bunch early and then didn’t make a lot after that.” Mason also had a solid day for UGA. He was 16 for 22 for 191 yards and two touchdowns.

list with 292 victories.

Rhineland and the Battle of the Bulge.

LEGENDARY FAN

RECORD BROKEN, STREAK ENDED

William Ellen of Bishopville was honored as the Legendary Fan of the Game on Saturday. Ellen has been a member of the Gamecock Club for 50 years. After returning home from World War II in 1945, Ellen enrolled at USC where he graduated with a business degree in 1951. Ellen was inducted into the Army Air Force at Fort Jackson in ’43 and was sent to Scotland with the 320th Signal Company Wing attached to the P-15 Fighter Bomber Group. Ellen received the Eamet Service medal with four battle stars for campaigns in Northern France, Central Europe, the

Georgia placekicker Marshall Morgan entered Saturday’s contest having made 18 straight field goals, tied for the Southeastern Conference record with Tennessee’s Fuad Reveiz. Morgan became the record holder when he drilled a 36-yarder at the 7:25 mark of the first quarter to give the Bulldogs a 10-7 lead. That is where the record will remain until someone breaks it though because Morgan missed on his next attempt. He was wide right on a 44-yard attempt late in the second quarter. Morgan extended his missed streak to two in the fourth quarter when he missed a chip shot 28-yarder that would have tied the game at 38-38 with 4:24 left.

(24) SOUTH CAROLINA 38, (6) UGA 35 Georgia 10 3 7 15—35 South Carolina 14 10 7 7—38 First Quarter SC--Roland 10 pass from Thompson (Fry kick), 10:33. Geo--Michel 33 pass from Mason (Morgan kick), 10:02. Geo--FG Morgan 36, 7:25. SC--P.Cooper 8 pass from Thompson (Fry kick), 2:20. Second Quarter Geo--FG Morgan 26, 8:56. SC--Anderson 18 pass from Thompson (Fry kick), 5:34. SC--FG Fry 32, :00. Third Quarter Geo--Gurley 2 run (Morgan kick), 9:23. SC--Thompson 1 run (Fry kick), 5:07. Fourth Quarter Geo--Rome 5 pass from Mason (Bennett pass from Mason), 14:55. SC--Wilds 24 run (Fry kick), 13:01. Geo--Hicks 1 run (Morgan kick), 7:10. Geo SC First downs 18 27 Rushes-yards 38-217 42-176

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South Carolina tight end Rory Anderson (81) hauls in a touchdown catch against Georgia linebacker Amarlo Herrera during the Gamecocks’ 38-35 upset victory over sixth-ranked Georgia on Saturday at WilliamsBrice Stadium.

USC was going up against. It had heard all week how great running back Todd Gurley was – and he is tremendous – and Thompson said he and his teammates got tired of hearing how they had no chance. There were still plenty of mistakes, but the defense was flying around, making plays and made the Bulldogs work for just about everything they got. When Thompson threw an interception late in the fourth quarter deep in Carolina territory, the defense forced Bulldog QB Hutson Mason to intentionally ground a pass and then forced the Bulldogs to attempt a 28-yard field goal that normally dead-on Marshall Morgan missed. And there is no doubt USC had several things go in its favor. UGA had a touchdown run by Gurley called back because of a holding penalty, a Georgia interception was overturned when the defender was flagged for pass interference

Passing 191 271 Comp-Att-Int 16-22-0 21-30-1 Return Yards 18 0 Punts-Avg. 2-40.5 2-40.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 7-44 7-69 Time of Possession 28:33 31:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Georgia, Gurley 20-131, Chubb 4-34, Hicks 3-30, Michel 4-18, McKenzie 1-8, Marshall 1-2, Team 1-(minus 1), Mason 4-(minus 5). South Carolina, Wilds 14-93, Davis 17-66, Byrd 1-14, P.Cooper 3-9, Thompson 4-(minus 1), Team 3-(minus 5). PASSING_Georgia, Mason 16-22-0191. South Carolina, Thompson 21-30-1-271. RECEIVING_Georgia, Conley 4-49, Gurley 4-4, Bennett 2-22, McKenzie 1-36, Michel 1-33, Blazevich 1-18, R.Davis 1-16, Towns 1-8, Rome 1-5. South Carolina, Anderson 5-67, Jones 4-87, Roland 4-47, P.Cooper 3-27, Davis 2-16, Byrd 1-24, Wilds 1-3, McLaurin 1-0.

and Marshall missed two field goals after kicking his 20th straight earlier in the game. “This was a game South Carolina was meant to win, and it was a game Georgia was meant to lose,” South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier said. Those are things that sometimes have to happen to win big games, and every last game the Gamecocks have remaining are big if they hope to win the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division title. Still, USC holds its destiny in its hands. Even with the loss to A&M, if USC wins its final six SEC games that will be enough to punch its ticket to the SEC championship game in Atlanta. That won’t be an easy task with road games still left at Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Auburn and Florida along with home games against Missouri and Tennessee. It is doable though, something few expected would be the case just two weeks ago.

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NFL STANDINGS By The Associated Press

WEST

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Seattle San Francisco Arizona St. Louis

EAST Miami N.Y. Jets Buffalo New England SOUTH Tennessee Houston Jacksonville Indianapolis NORTH Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland West Denver San Diego Oakland Kansas City

WL 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

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PF 33 19 23 20

PA 20 14 20 33

WL 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 .000 .000

PF 26 17 17 24

PA 10 6 34 31

WL 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .000

PF 23 42 36 27

PA 16 29 53 30

WL 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .000 .000 .000

PF 31 17 14 10

PA 24 18 19 26

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Carolina Atlanta New Orleans Tampa Bay NORTH Minnesota Detroit Chicago Green Bay

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000

PF 36 28 18 6

PA 16 17 17 34

THURSDAY’S GAME

Baltimore 26, Pittsburgh 6

TODAY’S GAMES

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

MONDAY’S GAME

Philadelphia at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEP. 18

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 8:25 p.m.

EAST Philadelphia Washington Dallas N.Y. Giants SOUTH

WL 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1

WL 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

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PF 34 6 17 14

PA 17 17 28 35

WL 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 .000 .000

PF 20 37 34 14

PA 14 34 37 20

WL 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 .000 .000

PF 34 35 20 16

PA 6 14 23 36

SUNDAY, SEP. 21

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

MONDAY, SEP. 22

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NFL endures one of its worst weeks ever BY EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press This has been the NFL’s worst week. In the span of five days, America’s favorite sport bombarded fans with a video of one player punching his wife, details about a former MVP hitting his son with a tree GOODELL branch, reminders of two more lingering domestic violence cases — all being overseen by a commissioner, Roger Goodell, who has looked ill-suited to handle any of it. Friday also brought news that speaks to the oversized violence of the game: One story about a study that showed nearly three in 10 ex-players face Alzheimer’s or moderate dementia; and another about the longawaited implementation of a policy to test for human growth hormone. Both those items might have been front-page news some weeks. Instead, they were virtual afterthoughts,

while a sampling of some of headlines read: “Goodell’s Watergate,” ‘’Goodell Shows Again that the NFL has Sold its Soul,” ‘’Protect the Shield or Cover His Butt?” “As unusual a week as I can remember in 40 years around the NFL,” agent Leigh Steinberg said. “What should have been as positive a week as they have, with opening weekend and a lot of good games, turned into a destructive minefield of negativity.” On Sunday, games will continue with players hitting the field and satiating America’s thirst for its weekly dose of league-sanctioned, bone-jarring violence. The games themselves will offer a break of sorts from the all-too-disturbing mayhem the league served up Monday through Friday. On Monday, TMZ released a video of Ravens running back Ray Rice punching his fiancee in an elevator, prompting Goodell to go beyond the league’s new, hastily reworked domestic-violence policy and suspend Rice indefinitely. On Friday, Vikings run-

ning back Adrian Peterson was charged with child abuse for using a switch to discipline his son. In between, Goodell’s reputation has been savaged in part because of his claim he hadn’t seen the Rice video until this week, even though The Associated Press reported the video had, indeed, been sent to the NFL in April. The league hired former FBI director Robert Mueller to look into the NFL’s handling of the case. Meanwhile, a poll commissioned by ESPN found 55 percent of 544 adults surveyed believe Goodell was lying about not having seen the video. “The mistake Roger Goodell makes is that, if this is just an ESPN story, then it stays a sports story,” says sports agent Evan Morgenstein. “The fact that I turned on TV and it’s the first story on ‘Morning Joe’ is a problem. You’ve got mainstream America, women and moms, discussing topics they’d never discuss in the past.” They’ll have more chances to discuss.

Peterson booked then released from Texas jail BY DAVE CAMPBELL The Associated Press

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Carolina rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) is brought down by Tampa Bay cornerback Johnthan Banks (27) during the Panthers’ 20-14 victory last Sunday in Tampa, Fla. Benjamin and the Panthers play their home opener today against Detroit.

Panthers WR Benjamin has room to grow BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — While Kelvin Benjamin’s NFL debut was a smashing success statistically, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the rookie wide receiver still has plenty of mistakes to correct this Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Benjamin caught six passes for a team-high 92 yards and a touchdown last Sunday to help Carolina beat Tampa Bay 20-14. Rivera rewarded the team’s 6-foot-5, 245-pound first-round draft pick with a game ball for his production — but also reminded him there are areas in his game he needs to address. Rivera said Benjamin’s evaluation grade “should have been higher.” “He did a lot of good things and he was very productive but that doesn’t speak to the whole body” of work, Rivera said. Rivera said the 24-year-old Benjamin, who started just one year at Florida State before turning pro after his sophomore season, needs to learn the important nuances of the NFL game. Specifically he said Benjamin failed to release outside of the numbers on one play, a strategy used to pull an extra defensive back his way and free up a teammate on a passing play. Rivera also said Benjamin “bent in” a post route when he should have kept running — an error that resulted in an incompletion instead of a potential Carolina touchdown.

Benjamin also was flagged for a block in the back. “He has to understand how important it is to be aligned properly and in the right spot and how important it is to release a certain way,” Rivera said. “These are all things that young rookies learn and develop over a period of time. You just don’t come into the league and understand the significance.” Rivera added Benjamin “has to understand how to be involved in the play even though the ball is not coming to you.” Benjamin said he plans to keep soaking in advice and getting better. “It’s about the team,” Benjamin said. “You can come out and catch all of the balls but you don’t want to be a selfish-type guy, you want to be a team guy.” Said linebacker Luke Kuechly: “The thing that is good about Kelvin is his demeanor is always the same. He’s willing to work hard and he takes coaching well. ... He’s going to be just fine.” Rivera couldn’t be happier with some of the plays Benjamin made, including a 26yard touchdown reception from Derek Anderson with Tampa Bay cornerback Mike Jenkins draped all over him. “He made a lot of good plays when we needed him to,” Rivera said. This week Benjamin will be catching passes from Cam Newton, who will return to the starting lineup after missing the season opener with a rib injury. The two have developed a close relationship on and off the field.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was booked and released from a Texas jail on a child abuse charge early Saturday, capping a tumultuous week for the NFL in which criticism intensified about how it handled a domestic violence case involving another star player. Peterson was processed at the Montgomery County jail and released on $15,000 bond, according to a sheriff’s office spokesman, Lt. Brady Fitzgerald. He is charged with causing injury to a child age 14 or younger, allegedly by spanking one of his sons with a wooden switch, or tree branch, in May. The star running back won’t play today in Minnesota’s home opener against New England. Shortly after the news of the indictment broke Friday, the Vikings announced that Peterson had been benched for the game against the Patriots. Brian McCarthy, a spokesman for the league, said Saturday that Peterson’s case “will be reviewed under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.” It wasn’t immediately clear if Peterson remained in Texas after leaving the jail or if he returned to Minnesota. There was no activity outside of his home near Houston and a man who answered the door at his home near Minneapolis said Peterson wasn’t there. Chris Peterson, who said he’s the player’s uncle, said Peterson

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Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson turned himself into authorities, was booked and then released on Saturday in Montgomery County, Texas. Peterson was charged with causing injury to a child age 14 or younger, and will not play today in the Vikings’ home opener against New England. would issue a statement “when he’s ready.” Peterson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, said Friday that his client “has never hidden from what happened” in the case. “Adrian is a loving father who used his judgment as a parent to discipline his son. He used the same kind of discipline with his child that he experienced as a child growing up in East Texas,” Hardin said. He said Peterson cooperated fully with the investigation, voluntarily testifying before a grand jury for several hours. “It is important to remember that Adrian never intended to harm his son and deeply regrets the unintentional injury,” Hardin said. Peterson’s arrest came with the NFL under scrutiny for its handling of a do-

mestic violence case involving former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. Now the league has another public relations problem with the charge of child abuse against an even bigger star in Peterson. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced tougher penalties last month for players accused of domestic violence: six weeks for a first offense and at least a year for a second violation. His memo to all 32 teams, following criticism over handling of a case against Rice, also said more severe discipline will be imposed “if there are aggravating circumstances such as the presence or use of a weapon, choking, repeated striking, or when the act is committed against a pregnant woman or in the presence of a child.”

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Rangers edge Braves 3-2 ARLINGTON, Texas — Lisalverto Bonilla made it through six innings in his first major league start when Texas manager Tim Bogar would have been more than happy with five. The 24-year-old right-hander’s reward came from fellow rookie Rougned Odor, whose two-run double in the sixth put the last-place Rangers ahead and gave Bonilla the win in a 3-2 interleague victory Saturday over the NL wild card-chasing Atlanta Braves. Atlanta’s Julio Teheran (1312) took a no-hitter and a 2-0 lead into the sixth before a one-out single by Luis Sardinas. An error by left fielder Justin Upton kept the inning alive, and Elvis Andrus had an RBI single before Odor doubled to the warning track in left-center field, scoring Leonys Martin and Andrus. The Braves, who started the day three games behind Pittsburgh for the second NL wild-card spot, dropped to 2-6 on their nine-game road trip. Bonilla (1-0), filling in after Scott Baker was scratched with triceps tendinitis, got through his six innings in 78 pitches despite four walks and three straight batters reaching in Atlanta’s tworun third.

AMERICAN LEAGUE YANKEES 3 ORIOLES 2 BALTIMORE — Chris Young stole home in his latest surprising September

NASCAR FROM PAGE B1 win his fifth championship — the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship begins Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway — and he has the full support of his family in chasing his goal. When Ingrid, who didn’t know Gordon when he was an annual threat for the championship, asked him what it would take to win a title, Gordon explained that it needed his full commitment. “Meetings and testing and being well rested, trying not to have too many distractions,” Gordon said in an interview with The Associated Press. “There’s a fine line between balancing that out and being a good parent and a good race car driver. Those moments come where the team schedules a test and you’d be all, ‘Oh, well we had this scheduled is there any way you can move that?’ But Ingrid is like ‘OK, you do what you have to do.’ “When we haven’t won championships, we’ve had conversations of ‘What could I have done to help? what can the team do?’ all these things, and some of those conversations lead to ‘You know, there’s some things that I can do that would improve my commitment to the team.’ “

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Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus, left, watches Atlanta shortstop Andrelton Simmons (19) as he prepares to throw to first base during the Rangers’ 3-2 victory on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. performance, and the New York Yankees beat AL Eastleading Baltimore 3-2 Saturday, ending the Orioles’ longest winning streak of the season at six.

Boxberger (5-2) for his first homer since June 23 against the New York Yankees. He’d gone 36 games without homering, seven more than his previous longest stretch.

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TORONTO — Adam Lind ended the longest home-run drought of his career at a good time for the Toronto Blue Jays. Lind hit a tiebreaking, tworun shot in the seventh inning, Edwin Encarnacion also went deep and the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Saturday. Lind connected off Brad

CHICAGO — Jose Quintana struck out a career-high 13, Alexei Ramirez homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 in the opener of a doubleheader Saturday. Quintana (8-10) allowed a run and two walks in seven innings. From wire reports

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These weren’t the kind of problems Gordon had to consider in the first half of his career. He’d won nearly 60 races before his 30th birthday, and really could do no wrong. He moved to Florida with his first wife and lived far away from the Hendrick Motorsports crew doing the grunt work on his race car. “When you are winning all the time, you can get away with a lot of stuff,” Gordon said. “When I moved to Florida, I’d come to the shop every couple of weeks, and people hardly ever saw me. As long as we won one every fifth race, I don’t care if I don’t see you again for a year.” But when the wins tapered off, the problems began. “When you are not winning, it’s all about the de-

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(10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet. (22) Joey Logano, Ford. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet. (38) David Gilliland, Ford. (83) Ryan Truex, Toyota. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet. (34) David Ragan, Ford. (37) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet. (66) Joe Nemechek, Toyota. (33) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet. (32) Joey Gase, Ford.

8 a.m. – LPGA Golf: Evian Championship Final Round from Evian-lesBains, France (GOLF). 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Manchester United vs. QPR (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11 a.m. – International Basketball: FIBA World Cup Third-Place Game from Madrid (NBA TV). Noon – LPGA Golf: Evian Championship Final Round from Evian-lesBains, France (WIS 10). Noon – PGA Golf: Tour Championship Final Round from Atlanta (GOLF). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: Atlanta at Cincinnati (WLTX 19). 1 p.m. – NFL Football: Detroit at Carolina (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). 1 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – UNAM vs. Tigres (ELREY). 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Cleveland at Detroit (TBS). 1:15 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh (WGN). 1:30 p.m. – PGA Golf: Tour Championship Final Round from Atlanta (WIS 10). 1:30 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web. com Tour Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship Final Round from Columbus, Ohio (GOLF). 2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series MyAfibStory.com 400 from Joliet, Ill. (ESPN, WEGX-FM 92.9). 3 p.m. – International Basketball: FIBA World Cup Gold Medal Game from Madrid – United States vs. Serbia (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Texas (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. – Women’s College Soccer: Villanova at Princeton (ESPNU). 4:25 p.m. – NFL Football: Kansas City at Denver (WLTX 19). 4:30 p.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour KLM Open Final Round from Zandvoort, Netherlands (GOLF). 5 p.m. – Horse Racing: Woobine Mile from Toronto (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Baltimore (ESPN). 8:20 p.m. – NFL Football: Chicago at San Francisco (WIS 10).

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2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Hull vs. West Ham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – Women’s International Basketball: Canada vs. United States from Bridgeport, Conn. (ESPN2). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Teams To Be Announced (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Washington at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH). 8:15 p.m. – NFL Football: Philadelphia at Indianapolis (ESPN).

tails, and ‘Where is Jeff ? Is he working as hard as we’re working? Is he as committed as we are?’” Gordon said. “I don’t ever want there to be questions about my commitment.” There were, though, particularly midway through last season when he and crew chief Alan Gustafson were at odds. They were winless, struggling to get into Chase contention, and neither was satisfied with the performance. It took a difficult heart-toheart talk between the two to strengthen the relationship and get the No. 24 rolling in the right direction. Gordon won his only race of last year in late October, but the team has been incredibly consistent this season.

Boston 4, Kansas City 2 Minnesota at Chicago, ppd., rain L.A. Angels 11, Houston 3 Seattle 4, Oakland 2 Atlanta at Texas, 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m., 1st game Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Boston at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 7:40 p.m., 2nd game Houston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Tampa Bay (Archer 9-8) at Toronto (Buehrle 12-9), 1:07 p.m. Cleveland (Bauer 5-8) at Detroit (Verlander 13-12), 1:08 p.m. Boston (J.Kelly 1-2) at Kansas City (J.Vargas 11-8), 2:10 p.m. Minnesota (May 2-4) at Chicago White Sox (Noesi 8-9), 2:10 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 6-10) at Texas (Lewis 9-13), 3:05 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 10-9) at L.A. Angels (H.Santiago 5-7), 3:35 p.m. Oakland (Lester 14-10) at Seattle (C.Young 12-7), 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 10-9) at Baltimore (Tillman 12-5), 8 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

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

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Washington Atlanta New York Miami Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Arizona Colorado

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FRIDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 7, Chicago Cubs 3 Philadelphia 3, Miami 1, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 4, Washington 3 Texas 2, Atlanta 1 Milwaukee 3, Cincinnati 2 St. Louis 5, Colorado 1 San Diego 6, Arizona 5 San Francisco 9, L.A. Dodgers 0

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Atlanta at Texas, 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 9:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

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GB – 11 111/2 27 37

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore 2, N.Y. Yankees 1, 11 innings, 1st game Baltimore 5, N.Y. Yankees 0, 2nd game Tampa Bay 1, Toronto 0 Detroit 7, Cleveland 2 Texas 2, Atlanta 1

Washington (Zimmermann 11-5) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 8-10), 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Ja.Turner 5-9) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 11-7), 1:35 p.m. Miami (Koehler 9-9) at Philadelphia (D.Buchanan 6-7), 1:35 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 11-11) at Milwaukee (Garza 7-8), 2:10 p.m. Colorado (Lyles 6-2) at St. Louis (Gonzales 2-2), 2:15 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 6-10) at Texas (Lewis 9-13), 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 18-3) at San Francisco (Y.Petit 5-3), 4:05 p.m. San Diego (Despaigne 3-6) at Arizona (Cahill 3-11), 4:10 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Philadelphia at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

WNBA FINALS By The Associated Press

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Radke productive before suffering cramps

nthony Radke had a productive first half in the Methodist University football team’s

opener. The starting wide receiver didn’t have a chance to do more, though, because of severe lower body cramps that eventually led to a hospital visit. “I sweat so much. I poured out sweat,” the Barbara Crestwood High School Boxleitner graduate said. “Every time they tried to stretch me, I wasn’t getting better.”

The junior said he exited during the third quarter and was given fluids once admitted to the RADKE hospital after the win. He was released that night. “Once you cool and realize just let the fluids get in you, everything is going to be OK,” said Radke, second among Methodist players in receiving yardage and receiving touchdowns last year. He scored the team’s first two touchdowns on catches of 2 and 18 yards, respectively, both in the first quarter. He caught a 41-yard pass to the Southern Virginia University 11 on the drive leading to the

first score. He led Methodist with 96 receiving yards on six receptions, including second-quarter catches of 16 and 13 yards. “I was able to make the play when I needed to,” he said. This season Radke has been outside receiver, which means he’s running deeper routes than during previous seasons. To prepare for the new role, he focused on building core strength during the off-season. “I really wanted to focus on explosiveness and speed,” he said. “I wanted to make sure I was more than ready to step in.” Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at BKLE3@aol.com.

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MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press The Associated Press Friday qualifying ccd.; race Sunday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) Lineup based on Friday practice times 1. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota. 2. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet. 3. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford. 4. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford. 5. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota. 6. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota. 7. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 8. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet. 9. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet. 10. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet. 11. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet. 12. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet. 13. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet. 14. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet. 15. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet. 16. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota. 17. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet.

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Saints improve to 3-0 LAURENS – Clarendon Hall improved to 3-0 on the season with a 54-40 victory over Laurens Academy on Friday at the Laurens field. Dustin Way had a huge night for the Saints, rushing 24 times for 180 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for four 2-point conversions and passed for another. He was 4-for-5 passing for 48 yards. Gavin Allan rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries and went 1-for-1 passing for a touchdown. He also ran for a 2-point conversion. Daniel Pappas rushed for 47 yards and a TD, and Matthew Corbett rushed for 42 yards and caught three passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. He also caught a pass for a 2-point conversion. Pappas and Mac Davis each had 11 tackles for CH, which improved to 2-0 in SCISA 8-man Region II. Trey Thomas had 10 and recovered a fumble. Way had an interception.

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proved to 8-1 on the season with a 3-1 victory over Spring Valley on Thursday at the SV gymnasium. The Lady Gamecocks won by the scores of 26-24, 24-26, 25-17, 25-17. Aubrey Rickard had 24 assists, three aces and four kills for SHS. Courtney Price had 10 aces and five kills, Zuri Smith had seven kills and Brook Gentele had six kills.

VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS TRINITY-BYRNES 9 LAURENCE MANNING 0 FLORENCE – Laurence Manning Academy lost to Trinity-Byrnes 9-0 on Thursday at Dr. Eddie Floyd Tennis Center.

SINGLES 1 – Head (TB) defeated Ridgill 6-0, 6-0. 2 – L. Johnston (TB) defeated Newman 6-0, 6-0. 3 – E. Johnson (TB) defeated K. Johnson 6-0, 6-0. 4 – Saleeby (TB) defeated Mac. Ham 6-0, 6-1. 5 – Davis (TB) defeated Mas. Ham 6-0, 6-0. 6 – Emmers (TB) defeated A. Johnson 6-0, 6-1. DOUBLES 1 – E. Johnston/Brown (TB) defeated Ridgill/Mac. Ham 8-1. 2 – L. Johnston/Lawson (TB) defeated K. Johnson/Mas. Ham 8-1. 3 – Davis/Winstead (TB) defeated L. Johnson-Walton 8-0.

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McIlroy, Horschel tied in Atlanta BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press ATLANTA — Rory McIlroy made up a two-shot deficit on Billy Horschel at the Tour Championship on Saturday, setting up a $10 million showdown to end the PGA Tour season. McIlroy overcame a pair of three-putt bogeys by rolling in a 25-foot eagle putt on the 15th hole, and closing with a tough chip from thick grass behind the 18th green that allowed him to save par for a 3-under 67. MCILROY Horschel led by as many as three shots during the third round at East Lake until he dropped two shots on the back nine and had to settle for a 69. They were at 9-under 201. And they had plenty of company in what was shaping up as one of the most enticing finishes in the eight-year history of the FedEx Cup. Jim Furyk, winless since he captured the FedEx Cup four years ago, had a 67 and was two shots behind. He would have to win to have any chance of joining Tiger Woods as the only multiple winners of golf’s biggest bonus. Rickie Fowler (67), Justin Rose (66) and Jason Day (70) were three shots behind. “It’s going to be an exciting day,” Horschel said after posting his 11th consecutive round in the 60s during the FedEx Cup playoffs. McIlroy has been losing a little energy since that highcharged performance that carried him to major titles in the British Open and PGA Championship, with a World Golf Championship sandwiched in between. He knows he’s already had the best year, and he would like nothing better than to end it right. “I’ve come here with the ultimate goal of trying to cap it off and trying to put an exclamation point on it or the icing on the cake or whatever you want to call it,” McIlroy said. “Would it be poetic justice? I’d feel really good about it.” McIlroy says he hasn’t been playing his best, certainly not at the same level as Hoylake or Valhalla, where he won his two majors. But he was good enough. He three-putted the par-3 second hole, missing a 3-foot putt. He had to make a 4-footer to avoid his third four-putt in two weeks. But all was forgotten when he drilled a 5-iron from 209 yards up the hill on the par-5 13th to the back collar of the green, just over 25 feet from the flag. He knocked that in for a share of the lead, and then hung on with pars. Horschel, coming off a runner-up finish at the TPC Boston and a victory last week at Cherry Hills, stretched his lead to three shots with a 6-foot birdie

PREP SCHEDULE MONDAY

Varsity Girls Tennis Manning at Sumter, 4:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Thomas Sumter at Robert e. Lee, 4 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Andrew at Lee Central, 6:30 p.m. Varsity and JV Volleyball Robert E. Lee at Carolina, 4 p.m.

TUESDAY

Varsity Cross Country West Florence, South Florence, Conway, Carolina Forest, Socastee at Sumter, 5:30 p.m. Manning at Crestwood, 5 p.m. Middle School Football Mayewood at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. Bates at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. Ebenezer at Furman, 5 p.m. C.E. Murray at Manning, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis East Clarendon at Sumter, TBA Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Emmanuel Christian at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Darlington at Manning, 5 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Crestwood at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at St. Francis Xavier (at Birnie Hope Center). 5 p.m. Varsity and JV Volleyball Sumter at Socastee, 6 p.m. Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Marlboro Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Maranatha Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Varsity Cross Country Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter at Calhoun Academy (at Santee State Park), 5 p.m. Middle School Football Lee Central at Stover, TBA Varsity Girls Tennis Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, 4 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Carolina Academy, 4 p.m. Varsity Swimming South Florence, West Florence at Sumter (at Sumter Aquatics Center), 6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Lee Central at Lake Marion, 6:30 p.m. Varsity and JV Volleyball East Clarendon at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Hammond, 4:15 p.m. B Team Volleyball Hartsville Middle at Robert E. Lee, 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

Junior Varsity Football Sumter at Rock Hill, 7:30 p.m. Crestwood at South Florence, 6 p.m. Manning at C.E. Murray, 6:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. Holly Hill at Clarendon Hall, 6:30 p.m. B Team Football Hartsville at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Sumter at Rock Hill, 6 p.m. Middle School Football Thomas Sumter at The King’s Academy, 6 p.m. Florence Christian at Robert E. Lee, 6:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf Sumter at Lugoff-Elgin, TBA Varsity Girls Tennis Sumter at Socastee, TBA Laurence Manning at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Darlington at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy (DH), 5 p.m. Varsity and JV Volleyball Sumter at Carolina Forest, 6 p.m. Calhoun Academy at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Holly Hill at Clarendon Hall, 4:30 p.m. B Team Volleyball Timmerman at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m.

FRIDAY

Varsity Football Rock Hill at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. South Florence at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m. C.E. Murray at Manning, 7:30 p.m. Lee Central at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m. Camden Military at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m. Cross at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 7:30 p.m. Florence Christian at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m. Richard Winn at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Varsity Swimming Wilson Hall, Thomas Sumter at Pinewood Prep, TBA Varsity Volleyball Wilson Hall, Robert E. Lee

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Billy Horschel hits from the tee on the second hole during the third round of play in the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Saturday. Horschel and Rory McIlroy are tied for the lead at 3 under par. TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES The Associated Press Saturday At East Lake Golf Club Atlanta Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,307; Par: 70 Third Round Billy Horschel 66-66-69—201 -9 Rory McIlroy 69-65-67—201 -9 Jim Furyk 67-69-67—203 -7 Rickie Fowler 69-68-67—204 -6 Justin Rose 72-66-66—204 -6 Jason Day 67-67-70—204 -6 Russell Henley 70-68-67—205 -5 Ryan Palmer 69-67-69—205 -5 Chris Kirk 66-68-71—205 -5 Adam Scott 69-72-65—206 -4 Bubba Watson 67-73-67—207 -3 Matt Kuchar 68-71-69—208 -2 Gary Woodland 71-75-63—209 -1 Sergio Garcia 69-71-70—210 E Cameron Tringale 68-68-74—210 E Jimmy Walker 73-69-69—211 +1 Kevin Na 70-66-75—211 +1 Bill Haas 68-71-73—212 +2 Hideki Matsuyama 71-71-71—213 +3 Zach Johnson 68-74-72—214 +4 Martin Kaymer 73-69-73—215 +5 Patrick Reed 67-74-74—215 +5 John Senden 72-75-69—216 +6 Morgan Hoffmann 70-73-73—216 +6 Hunter Mahan 74-72-71—217 +7 Brendon Todd 70-75-72—217 +7 Webb Simpson 74-72-72—218 +8 Jordan Spieth 71-70-80—221 +11 Geoff Ogilvy 77-77-73—227 +17

putt on No. 8 and matching two-putt birdies with McIlroy at the ninth. Both players made bogey on No. 10, and McIlroy ap-

peared to be in more trouble at the par-3 11th until the world’s No. 1 player chipped to 8 feet and saved par, and Horschel missed his 15-foot birdie attempt. “My short game really saved me today,” McIlroy said. “I think the par putt on 11 was a big momentum putt in the round after three-putting 10 and Billy being in there pretty close and just narrowly missing for birdie. I think being able to hole that par putt was big.” The top five seeds at the Tour Championship — Horschel is No. 2, McIlroy is No. 4 — only have to win the Tour Championship to capture the FedEx Cup. This is the first time that two topfive seeds are in the final group of the final tournament of the year. Furyk doesn’t need to do the math. He only knows he has to win, and that was his priority after another year of close calls. Ditto for Fowler (No. 9) and Day (No. 10).

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 Call Ivy Moore at: (803) 774-1221 | E-mail: ivym@theitem.com

Run for the books!

Forrest Ray 5K aids library BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com

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Forrest Ray could often be seen playing bass in the Sumter Community Concert Band, directing the music and playing in the orchestra for Sumter Little Theatre productions or accompanying visiting performers.

hether you’re a competitive runner or just enjoy walking for exercise, the 9th Annual Forrest Ray 5K Run/ Walk Celebration should meet your needs. The 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 race is a professionally run event, part of the Palmetto Grand Prix series coordinated by Strictly Running, so runners can earn points toward statewide awards; but RAY it’s also a very familyfriendly event. A look at the list of runners from 2013 shows several husband-andwife, parent-and-child and sibling groups. Organizers say participants are welcome to bring children in strollers and even their leashed dogs. The race has another important mission, one that its founder, Forrest A. Ray, found crucial to the Sumter community: He was an avid

“...All the funds raised from both (the 5K and our used book sale) go to the purchase of books, audiobooks and other items. The Friends’ support is crucial” ROBERT HARDEN Sumter County Library Director supporter of the Sumter County Library and recognized the value of reading, especially for children. In 2006, the beloved husband, family man, teacher, musician and tireless library supporter originated the idea of the 5K to help raise money to expand and renovate the Downtown and Wesmark branches of the Sumter County Library System.

FORREST RAY 5K RUN/WALK CELEBRATION 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 Sumter County Library 111 N. Harvin St. 773-7273 Registration: any library branch or Online: strictlyrunning.com Fee: $20 advance, $25 race day (7 a.m.)

Ray passed away after the first 5K held in 2006, and the event was named in his memory and honor. The following year, like many entities that receive government support, the library was hit with a big budget cut, so the 5K became even more important. “Our budget has not been restored since it was reduced by 20 percent in 2007,” Sumter County Library Director Robert Harden said, “and without the 5K and our used book sale, both of which are sponsored by the Friends of the Library,

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Students beat teachers; Turbeville picked for new prison 75 YEARS AGO – 1940 Feb. 5-11 Played before a capacity crowd that packed every inch of space, the high school Gamecocks downed the members of the faculty of the Sumter city schools by a score of 39 to 38 in an overtime game that was filled with laughs and thrills. The faculty at times had the referees on their side. The faculty took an early lead as referee “Bo” Graham sank a snowbird shot to put the teachers Yesteryear in front. In in Sumter the first half, SAMMY WAY falls of the teachers attracted the attention of everyone many times and the squeaks heard were the faculty members getting the kinks out of their joints. The teachers led by Bill Clark and Hugh Stoddard held a 12 to 8 lead at the half. • The National Amateur Field Trials got underway at Poinsett Forest, with 30 of the finest bird dogs in the country entered. Last year the trials were won by Lady Norias, a pointer owned by Albert Noe of Jefferson City, Tenn. Lady Norias is one of the favorites again this year. Another fa-

vored dog is Raymond Hoagland’s pointer, Tip’s Topsy Top. • The Sumter High basketball team journeyed to Charleston Saturday night and dropped a hard fought game to the scrappy Bantams by the tune of 36-30 in a game that was played in Memminger auditorium. The Gamecocks led by Charles James, fighting guard, battled nip and tuck with the Charlestonians before finally succumbing. • Representatives from 222 cities and towns in South Carolina are expected to attend the annual convention of the Municipal Association of South Carolina to be held here Thursday. Seven prominent municipal leaders will discuss matters of vital interest to the cities and towns in the state, J. H. Caldwell, executive secretary said. • One of the most dependable barometers indicating that the growth of and upward business trend in Sumter during the past several years is a permanent one, has been the increase in the number of subscribers served by the South Carolina Continental Telephone Company. L. E. Winget, general manager of the telephone company, today announced the stations served by the company reached an alltime high on Jan. 31, 1940. On that date there were 2,431 sta-

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1940 — Bert Hamm, 132-pound Sumter boxer, is shown an instant after he had floored Griffin, his 139-pound opponent from Mount Zion Institute of Winnsboro. Bubba Dawson, the referee, is waving Hamm to a neutral corner before beginning his count. Hamm won the decision, but failed to knock Griffin out. tions in service. • Troop #38 won first place in the Boy Scout rally held in the Junior High School auditorium Thursday night. Wilbur H. Bernshouse is scoutmaster of the winning troop. Troop 34, under Scoutmaster J.C. Outlaw, came in second. • The January ping pong tournament came to a close this week with William C. (Bill) Hughes and his brother, Tommy, dividing the three

championships between them. Tommy won the tournament for boys under 14 and lost to his brother Bill in the finals of the junior tournament. Tommy came back to win over Bill and became the senior open champion.

50 YEARS AGO – 1964 Dec. 6-12 The Lincoln High School Bulldogs ran the clock against Ebenezer Friday night with

their highest scoring output in two years as they bombarded the hapless Tigers 102-30. The Bulldogs had five players in double figures. They were James Chandler and Allen Hargrove with 18, Isaiah McCollum with 12, Griffith Kemp with 10 and Lucious Jones with 10. • The weatherman waited for 28 years to turn on the water, but when the rains finally came to the Shrine Bowl football game Saturday they ruined what might have been one of the most explosive offensive shows in the history of the classic. The pace-setter as South Carolina scored its fifth victory in six years was Manning halfback Toy McCord. He ran 15 times for 63 yards. • Boxing for 1964-65 got underway at the YMCA last night as Coach Burke Watson met 24 hopefuls in the gym for the first session. “We still need more candidates,” the coach said, pointing out that some of them will drop out before the campaign really gets going in earnest. Some new faces are expected to be seen this year and some old ones will be missing. • When Tuesday night rolls around, Sumter High basketball fans will get their first look at Coach Charlie Hodgin’s

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

WEDDING

Hancock-Alessandro Caroline Ashton Hancock of Sumter and Charles DeWitt Alessandro of Charleston were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the home of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel David Hancock of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Hugh “Buck” Jackson of Sumter, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gilbert Hancock of Greeley, Colo. She graduated from Sumter High School and attended University of South Carolina. She is employed by John Liberatos Real Estate Co. as executive assistant. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Alessandro of Sumter. He graduated from Wilson Hall and The Citadel with a bachelor’s degree in business. He is employed as a sales representative by Hills Machinery. Pastor Andrew Choate officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Mr. Van Hugh Jackson III, cellist; and Mr. Marvin Kendrick Ballard IV, pianist, guitarist and vocalist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory J. Crew silk dupioni ball gown featuring a sweetheart neckline, a jeweled silk sash and covered silk buttons lining the back. She carried a classic bouquet of Duchesse de Nemours peonies, ligustrum berries and garden ivy arranged by her sister, Sarah Elizabeth Hancock. Sarah Elizabeth and Katherine Leigh Hancock, sisters of the bride, served as maids of honor. Stacy Ray Mossor and Megan Brenna Elliott served

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as bridesmaids. Honorary bridesmaids were Kacey Lynn Archer, Mrs. Shannon Johnson Dubose, Mrs. Jessica Ellis Fralick, Whitney Ann Freaney and Blake Annice Oliver. The bridegroom’s father served as best man. Groomsman was Mr. William Daniel Hancock, brother of the bride. Ushers were Mr. Christopher Jackson Galloway and Mr. Clayton Walker Galloway. Charles DeWitt Alessandro Jr. served as ring bearer. The reception was given by the bride’s parents at the home of the bride. The rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents at Hamptons. Following a wedding trip to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, the couple resides in Mount Pleasant. ••• The couple is registered at Silverpaper, Naomi and Warner, and Pottery Barn, www. potterybarn.com.

ENGAGEMENT

Blassingame-McBride Anita Michelle Blassingame and Ron Terrence McBride, both of Sumter, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. James Blassingame of Sumter and Mrs. Eva Blassingame and Mr. William Long of Central, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Blassingame and the late Juanita Blassingame, all of Seneca, and Mrs. Maggie Hoover and the late John Eugene Hoover Sr. of Westminister. She graduated from West-Oak High School in Westminister, Morris College with a bacheMCBRIDE, MISS BLASSINGAME lor of science in organization management and Liberty University with a master of art in religion. She attends Colorado Christian University and is employed by the City of Sumter as the groups and facilities coordinator. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mrs. Eartha Lee McBride and the late Pete Miller McBride, and the grandson of the late Mr. Willie and Mrs. Lila Mae Hodge, all of Sumter. He graduated from Sumter High School and attended Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter. He is a United States Marine Corp veteran, employed by Sumter School District at Sumter High, and is the lead singer of the New Boyz Gospel Singing Group. The wedding is planned for April 18, 2015, at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter.

WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT POLICY Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Call (803) 774-1264 for holiday deadlines. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from www.theitem.com. Please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality. To have your photo returned, provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Photos may also be e-mailed to rhonda@theitem.com. All photographs must be received by the Monday deadline. It is not The Sumter Item’s responsibility to make sure a photograph is e-mailed by your photographer. For additional information, call (803) 774-1264. ANNOUNCEMENT FEES: $95: Standard wedding announcement with photo $90: Standard wedding announcement without photo $75: Standard engagement announcement with photo $70: Standard engagement announcement without photo If you would like your announcement to include information that is not on The Sumter Item’s form, there will be an additional $50 charge.

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Aide should go to principal’s office for talking out of school DEAR ABBY — I have overheard a person who works as an aide at the local elementary school talkDear Abby ing about ABIGAIL the stuVAN BUREN dents -- discussing their special needs, behavioral issues, etc. I think it is appalling that she’s relaying confidential information to others in the community. The rule for employees here is, “What happens in the school stays in the school.” I’m not sure what to do. I have heard from her too many times that it was “just an oversight” on her part. Should I let the parents of these students know, or make the school administrators aware of the situation? The people listening are, of course, just as guilty. Perhaps it’s not my place to interfere; however, I find her behavior to be unprofessional, and she should not be working in such a setting. If you publish this, I hope it will be all it takes to open someone’s eyes and seal their lips. What do you think? Boiling over in New England DEAR BOILING OVER — I’m

printing your letter, but I doubt it will silence the wagging tongue of a gossip who uses confidential information to get attention. What you should do is inform the principal of the school and let him or her “seal the leak.” If that doesn’t work, you should inform the parents because they may want to take action. But don’t jump the gun; go through channels first. DEAR ABBY — I have a friend whose son is in sales, and he asked to give me a presentation. My friend instructed me that I was under no obligation to purchase anything; he just needed to practice it. I complied and didn’t buy anything he was pitching. He has now contacted me again to do another presentation because he has changed companies and wants to “practice” again. I dislike sales pitches and I’m also very busy. Ordinarily, I would just say no. However, because he’s my friend’s son I am unsure how to respond. Can you give me any suggestions? Anonymous out West DEAR ANONYMOUS — Because you agreed previously, the young man may not realize that his asking again is an imposition. All you need to do is tell him that you are very busy. Then explain

that you agreed the last time as a special favor to his parent, that you can’t do it, but you wish him luck with the new company. DEAR ABBY — What do you do when the hostess at a club meeting won’t tolerate shared information or food, but instead tells you to be quiet and listen only to HER history, gripes and opinions? Dues Payer, Anywhere, USA DEAR DUES PAYER — Before or after some of those meetings, have a chat with other club members. Find out if they, too, are being treated this way and, if they are, how they feel about it. If you are all dues-paying members and can vote, it may be possible to remove her as hostess. However, if you are the only person she does this with, you might be happier being involved in another organization where your contributions will be appreciated instead of stifled. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. To order “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby — Letter Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.

Fall tourism rising: Fewer crowds, nice weather BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK — Fall used to be off-peak for tourism everywhere except New England and other fall foliage destinations. But autumn tourism is rising, with traditional summer hotspots increasingly busy September through November. For empty-nesters, baby boomers and others oblivious to school calendars, the appeal of a fall vacation includes hotel and airfare bargains, fewer crowds because kids are back in school and mild weather — with the exception of the occasional hurricane. Lara Berdine and Mark Petrella, New Yorkers in their 40s, visit Italy each fall because “it’s cheaper, the weather is cooler and we can see the country as it really is, rather than in high season when it’s inundated with tourists,” said Berdine. “You find people are more relaxed in stores and everyone is in a better mood. I’ve been to Rome in the dead of summer and it was hell.” Hilarye Fuller, a Knoxville, Tennessee, mom who writes a travel blog at DottingtheMap.com, figured a summer trip to Disney World in Florida would be “miserably hot and supercrowded,” so she’s going in October. With kids ages 1, 3 and 5, “We don’t have to worry about school.” Scott Berman, who analyzes the hospitality and leisure industry for PricewaterhouseCoopers, says September and October, when school’s back in session, have “historically been a slower period for leisure destinations. Not only are there fewer crowds, but it’s more economical.” And not just for U.S. travel: “You can fly to Paris for less than you would in July or August and get to see the Mona Lisa without crowds.” But even traditional fall destinations say the season is getting busier. “Everything used to close on Columbus Day, and now the weekend after is one of the busiest, with the help of group tours trying to get foliage into their itinerary but at a little bit of a lower rate,” said Jayne O’Connor, president of the White Mountains Attractions Association in New Hampshire. Between Halloween events in October and Christmas-themed attractions opening in November, “many attractions are now staying open straight up until the ski areas open.”

THE BEACH IN FALL Myrtle Beach just launched a campaign called “The Secret’s Out: 60 More Days of Summer” to attract visitors in September and October when “we still have summerlike conditions — very warm air temperatures and the water is still beautiful,” said Scott Schult, executive vice president of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. One reason some folks like the beach in fall? Dogs are allowed! “The dogs think they’re in heaven. You can even throw tennis balls in the water for them,” said Craig Conroy, 69, who lives near Pittsburgh and

vacations every September on Assateague Island in Maryland and Virginia. He loves dining out in the area, too: “You get much better service because they assume you’re a native, not a tourist. The ticky-tacky carnival things on the Ocean City boardwalk might be closed, but what they don’t have open are things you don’t really want.” Florida also reports more fall tourists, especially among overseas visitors, who increased 20 percent October-December between 2011 and 2013. Panama City Beach’s lodging revenue is up 56 percent for September and October since 2009. And while Labor Day in early September used to signal the end of Panama City’s tourist season, festivals — from beach concerts to pirate-themed parties — now attract visitors every fall weekend.

NATIONAL PARKS AND THE WEST Wildlife-viewing, foliage and cooler hiking weather have always fueled autumn tourism in the West, but some destinations report more fall visitors than ever. Yellowstone National Park had more than 500,000 September visitors for the first time in 2010, but they’ve topped 500,000 every September since. Regional fall attractions include trout fishing and the Rendezvous Royale, a September festival in Cody, Wyoming. At the Zion Lodge in Utah’s Zion National Park, tourism used to slow by mid-October, but now it’s strong into November, according to lodge general manager Daisy Hobbs. An annual outdoor arts event, “In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran,” is part of the draw. In New Mexico, September is nearly as strong as August, according to state tourism spokeswoman Jolene Mauer. The International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque brings another spike in October. Colorado’s golden aspens and elk-mating have long drawn fall visitors, but as elsewhere, the season keeps getting longer. A half-dozen years ago, luxury guest ranch Vista Verde near Steamboat Springs closed in late September, but this year there’s enough demand to stay open until Oct. 19.

AMERICANS AT HOME AND ABROAD Increased fall tourism is part of a larger recovery by the travel industry as the recession recedes. Hotel occupancy rates have inched up every September, October and November for the past four years, according to data from STR, which tracks hotel industry data. The U.S. Travel Association says the percentage of trips taken during fall has steadily increased from 23 percent in 2008 to 26 percent in 2012. Fall trips to Europe and group tours are up, too. U.S. Tour Operators Association says some members report double-digit growth over last fall, like luxury operator Abercrombie & Kent, with sales up 25 percent this September-November compared with 2013. David Rosner, co-CEO of smarTours, says the company’s “busiest months” are September, October and November.

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Shatner, Matheson give stamp of approval to Van Johnson BY NICK THOMAS Tinseltown Talks The 1940s have been called the decade of the bobbysoxer, when young girls with a fondness for short socks developed an infatuation for pop singers and movie stars of the day. One source of their youthful admiration was Van Johnson, a Hollywood heartthrob with an endearing boy-next-door charm, who was a top box office JOHNSON draw throughout the 1940s and ‘50s in classics such as “Thirty Seconds over Tokyo,” “The Caine Mutiny” and “In the Good Old Summertime.” Johnson passed away in 2008. But three years later, on what would have been his 95th birthday, his hometown of Newport, Rhode Island, declared his birthday of Aug. 25 “Van Johnson Day.” And they have been celebrating it ever since. On the national level, a campaign directed at the U.S. Postal Service to honor Johnson with an official commemorative stamp for his 100th anniversary in 2016 has received support from many celebrities. “I think it would be wonderful to commemorate Van Johnson with a stamp,” said

actor Tim Matheson (“Animal House,” “Fletch”) who appeared early in his film career with Johnson in “Divorce American Style” and “Yours, Mine, and Ours.” “I’d worked in television before, but these films were my first time around bona fide movie stars,” recalled Matheson, who currently stars in the CW Network series Hart of Dixie. “Van was charming as hell and couldn’t have been nicer.” As a young actor, Matheson said, he learned about professionalism from veterans such as Johnson, as well as Henry

Fonda and Lucille Ball, who played parents to 18 children, including Matheson, in “Yours, Mine, and Ours.” “Van and Lucy were both demanding and didn’t cut us any slack because we were young,” he said. “We were expected to know our lines, know our cues, be on time and give our best performance.” Heading the campaign for a stamp is longtime Johnson fan Bobbie Shaffner, who began a petition to the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee with her husband, Henry. In addition to gather-

ing online signatures, the Pennsylvania couple are collectors of Johnson memorabilia. “We’re also hoping to establish an exhibition in the Smithsonian for Johnson’s 100th anniversary,” said Shaffner from her home in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. During a previous Newport “Van Johnson Day” celebration, Shaffner even auctioned off a pair of Johnson’s red socks she acquired at an estate sale of the late actor. Johnson was famous for wearing red socks, a habit he explained in a 1978 Bangor Daily News article: “It was my first Hollywood party at Mary and Jack Benny’s house. The only clean pair of socks I had were red. Instead of laughing at me, they thought I was clever. The socks were a great icebreaker, and the color has been with me ever since.” Another big Van Johnson admirer is William Shatner. “As a kid in Canada, I would go to the movie theater on Saturdays and watch all the features,” recalled Shatner. “One actor I always looked forward to seeing was this snub-nosed, red-haired American guy called Van Johnson.” Years later, the two crossed paths when Shatner was producing and directing a summer stock play on the New

ing the community’s belief in the library’s value. SAFE is the presenting sponsor for Saturday’s race, he said, and other sponsors include Black River Electric Cooperative, Bullock Funeral Home, Charles and Glenda Denny, The Citizens Bank, 1895 Inn Savannah, Farmer’s Telephone Company, Heart of Sumter Neighborhood Association, In Memory of Cicely Harden, Lending Path Mortgage, Liberty Seafood, NBSC, Piggly Wiggly, The Ray Family, Sumter Physical Therapy, Universal Benefits Marketing Firm, USC Sumter and X-DOS, Inc. Forrest Ray’s wife, Virginia, who always participates in

some way in the celebration, said her husband would be pleased with the longevity and success of the 5K. “Forrest was a modest man who never drew attention to himself,” she said. “He would be amazed that this race now bearing his name is so successful and supports something he loved so dearly — our public library.” Other family will participate in the event, also. “Our son, Sting Ray, will represent the family and do the opening prayer,” Virginia Ray said. “Son Bob always gives a weekend at his awardwinning 1895 Inn in Savannah.” One race participant will

have his or her name drawn for the stay at the inn located in Savannah’s famed historic district. The 1895 Inn is rated as the top bed and breakfast in Savannah, is a recipient of the Traveler’s Choice Award® and is consistently in the top 10 B&Bs on Trip Advisor’s ratings, too. Check out http://the1895inn.net to learn more. Officers from the Sumter Police Department will be on hand Saturday for traffic control, and volunteers from library staff and the Friends of the Library will be stationed at intersections and at water stations along the route, which begins and ends at the library, 111 N. Harvin St.

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Van Johnson stars with Judy Garland in the 1945 musical film, “In the Good Old Summertime.”

England circuit. “Van was also touring the region just behind me,” he recalled. “We’d close on Saturday night, pack up on Sunday morning, and I’d drive to the next theater. But before I left, Van and his company would come in.” The sight of Johnson, says Shatner, was unforgettable. “He would almost levitate, he was so full of energy!” said Shatner. “He would spring around the theater from room to room being boisterous and funny, always in the red socks! He was a hero of mine growing up, and I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing his charming personality for about an hour every Sunday for a summer.” With continued support from celebrities and fans, Bobbie Shaffner is hopeful Van Johnson’s image will join the ranks of stars like Lucille Ball, Gary Cooper, and Frank Sinatra, who have all appeared on commemorative U.S. stamps. “There are millions of former bobbysoxers still out there,” said Shaffner. “We need them to sign the petition and get Van his stamp!” (see www.vanjohnsonstamp.org). Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 400 magazines and newspapers.

Following the race, participants will have refreshments, including fresh fruit, and awards will be distributed. Trophies will be awarded for Male and Female Over-all, and Male/Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd in age categories 13 and under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60-plus. Last year’s winners were Bradley House, overall; female overall winner, Anna Lyles; and high school student winner Tray Davis. Davis took the FAR Traveling Cup home to his school, Wilson Hall, which has won it for the past eight years. Harden urges runners from the other high schools in the area to compete on Saturday.

Route for Forrest Ray 5K

5K, FROM PAGE C1 it would be difficult to add to the library’s collection. All the funds raised from both go to the purchase of books, audiobooks and other items. The Friends’ support is crucial.” Last year’s Forrest Ray 5K raised $4,409 for the library, Harden said. He’s hoping the funds raised on Saturday will equal or surpass that. Funds come from a loyal group of business and community supporters, as well as entrance fees from race participants. Harden thinks there are more sponsors this year than in the previous eight, reflect-

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The new 1940 Chevrolet was the first automobile to be driven across the John Bossard Britton Bridge on South Main Street.

Sumter’s Firsts, part 2:

Flying machines, football, hospital P art 2 of Reflections’ look back at some of Sumter’s firsts continues.

Sumter’s first horse show since the revival of the County Fair took place on Oct. 31, 1933, at the Fairgrounds track and attracted a crowd of several hundred spectators and a number of fine horses.

First Legion Commander: George D. Levy was elected to serve as Sumter’s first commander of its American Legion Post and was re-elected to this position in October of 1923. First Eagle Scout: On

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Nov. 25, 1921, Sam Parkas Harby earned distinction in the field of Scouting and received the badge of an Eagle Scout, the highest of all Scout merit badges. He became Sumter’s first scout to receive this honor and was known to his friends as

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Officers and directors of the Sumter Junior Chamber of Commerce assumed their duties in 1941. From left are James Bryan, treasurer; Claude Epps, director; Champion Edmunds, vice president; Robert E. Graham, president; Gene DuRant, director; and Thomas Lemmon, secretary.

“Sammie.”

Flying machines: The city of Sumter was considered to be the first point in the South to have an industry where airplanes were to be constructed, according to Edward A. Robbins. He was noted for having a flying machine that attempted to revolutionize the art of flying. He had been flying planes since 1911 and intended to settle in Sumter and build aircraft. First basketball game played in Sumter was held at the YMCA gymnasium. The game was played by two picked teams of players who were learning the game. The team line-ups were: The A’s - Williford, Winn, Hall, Wescoat, Walsh and Crowson; the B’s DuRant, Brunson, Crowson, Basing, Crowson, Bryan and McCoy.

The first silo built in Sumter County: L.I. Parrott is believed to be the first to use a silo in Sumter County. The structure, built in 1911, consisted of 2-by-6-inch longleaf pine boards 22 feet long. It was constructed by A.L. Ardis and was 14-by-22-feet capable of holding 67 tons of green food. Parrott believed this building would help solve the problem of feeding his cows during the winter.

Dr. Samuel M. Willis, left, director of Clemson University at Sumter, congratulates the first group of Clemson graduates who began their college careers at the Sumter center. From left are Sharron Jansen, David Lee, Linda Rominger, Jimmy Barker and William Heikkila. Sumter’ first service officer, Louis Cain Bryan, right, served for 30 years assisting veterans returning to civilian life.

First Service Officer: Louis Cain Bryan served in

Sumter Academy at Acton.

Sumter’s first county agent: J. Frank Williams

First Coca-Cola delivery trucks: Wagons, often pulled by mules, were used to deliver Coca-Cola to customers during the early phase of the company’s development.

was Sumter County’s first Farm Agent (1908-1924), according to Cassie Nicoles. He originally came to Sumter to teach mathematics and agriculture at Thomas

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this capacity for 30 years prior to his retirement. His function involved assisting veterans with questions and problems as they transitioned back to civilian life.

First football at the Graded School: In September of 1903 two football teams were organized by the boys of the higher classes at the Graded School. Clifton Moise would coach one team and Emile Moise the other. These gentlemen had considerable experience as coaches and developed two strong teams.

Wagons pulled by mules could be seen delivering Coca-Cola during the early years of the Carolina Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Sumter’s first skyscraper: In 1913 the city witnessed the opening of its first “skyscraper” on the corner of Main and Liberty streets. This seven-story structure had a number of tenants and was commonly known to the general populace as the Dixie Life Building. First Hospital: Dr. A.C. Dick and Dr. S.A. Baker are credited with starting Sumter’s first hospital. A.D. DICK

First Clemson University at Sumter Graduates: According to the Sumter Daily Item the following students represent the first group of Clemson University at Sumter graduates who began their careers at this center. They were Sharon Jansen, David Lee, Linda Rominger, Jimmy Barker and William Heikkila.

Sumter County’s first farm agent, J. Frank Williams, and Mrs. Williams stand with granddaughter June Gale before portrait of Williams unveiled last week by Sumter Dairies, of which Williams was the first president. Sumter’s first skyscraper, left, was the Dixie Life Building on the corner of Main and Liberty streets.

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Wilson Hall 21 ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS Because of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, 21 students received recognition from the College Board. About 22 percent of the 2.2 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to earn an AP Scholar Award. In May, 77 Wilson Hall students became eligible to receive college credit by earning a score of 3 or higher on at least one exam. AP Exams, which students take after completing challenging college-level courses taught at their high school, are graded on a 5-point scale (5 being the highest). Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both for grades of 3 or higher. To qualify to teach an AP course, teachers must attend an intensive AP workshop held during the summer. Wilson Hall offers 16 AP courses. Ken Ballard (Clemson University Honors), J.D. Croft (Calvin College), Claire Estep (University of Alabama Honors), Eric Hartzell (Clemson), Scott Harvin (College of Charleston Honors), Kate McGrath (Liberty University) and Tripp Whaley (Duke University), 2014 graduates, received the AP Scholar with Distinction Award for earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Kyanna Dawson (Carnegie Mellon University), Amelia Macloskie (University of South Carolina), Kemper Patton (Wingate University), Justin Schaare (George Mason University) and Drake Shadwell (Furman University), 2014 graduates, received the AP Scholar with Honor Award for earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. The following received the AP Scholar Award for earning a 3 or higher on at least three exams: seniors Emily Bell, Kendall Brogdon, Simmons deHoll, Carter Dwight and Ryan Norris and 2014 graduates Louisa Aldrich (USC), Hazel Gray Hudson (Clemson), Jack Jackson (USC) and Parker McDuffie (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).

ENROLLMENT INCREASE Wilson Hall welcomed 111 new students as the 2014-15 school year began. The increase in enrollment brings the total number of students in 4-year-old preschool through 12th grade to 789, making Wilson Hall the fourth largest school in the S.C. Independent School Association. There are 116 schools that are members of SCISA — Sean Hoskins

Central Carolina Technical College SC WORKS REPRESENTATIVE SPEAKS TO CLASS Central Carolina Technical College’s Basic Electricity for HVAC/R class had a guest speaker from SC Works on Sept. 4. About 20 students from instructor Bobby Tyner’s course learned about the Santee-Lynches Region Workforce Investment Act Program from Qualisha Belton, site manager for SC Works in Sumter. “Our students need to be aware of the opportunities and resources available to them that will help them not only to achieve their academic goals but also provide them with employment opportunities upon graduation,” said Chris Watkins, CCTC’s HVAC/R academic program manager. The Workforce Investment Act is a federally funded program for eligible job seekers and those who want to further their careers. The program offers free services, such as job search assistance, workshops, career counseling and training while working on the job. “It is always surprising the number of people that are

not aware of SC Works’ services,” Belton said. “We are working diligently to change that through our outreach events like this one.” — Becky H. Rickenbaker

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Sumter School District KOTY TO REPRESENT DISTRICT Suzanne Koty, an English teacher at Sumter High School, was named the Sumter School District Teacher of the Year at the opening meeting last month. She will represent Sumter in the South Carolina Teacher of the Year competition. Koty earned a bachelor of arts from Francis Marion University and a master of education from American Intercontinental University in Chicago, Illinois. She earned National Board certification in English language arts/adolescence and young adulthood in 2011. Koty teaches in the International Baccalaureate program at Sumter High School. She developed the curriculum for and teaches two graduate level courses, Advanced Writing Institute (2010-present) and Writing for Publication (2012). Both are offered through the Santee-Wateree Writing Project, which is sponsored by the University of South Carolina. She is an adjunct professor for the university and a co-director of the writing project. She has extensive training in the IB program and facilitated a workshop for the South Carolina International Baccalaureate Schools conference in 2012. In the community, she is active with the Sumter Soccer Club and has served on its board of directors for five years. The 2014-15 Campus Teachers of the Year are, from the elementary schools: Elizabeth Jackson, Alice Drive; Debra Rabon, Cherryvale; Kristen Marsh, Crosswell Drive; Erica Washington, F. J. DeLaine Elementary; Theresa Cousar, High Hills; Laura Davis, Kingsbury; Tammy Carlisle, Lemira;, Kristina Marlowe, Manchester; Debra McLeod, Millwood; Lakesha Grant, Oakland Primary; McKenzee Parrott, Pocalla Springs; Barb Anders, R.E. Davis; Dorothy Lane, Rafting Creek Elementary; Tamitha Sellers, Shaw Heights; Tara Evans, Wilder; and Rachel Johnston, Willow Drive. From the middle schools, those selected are: Brandon Wells, Alice Drive; Keasha Grant, Bates; Veronica Bradley, Chestnut Oaks; Marlissa Morton, Ebenezer; Angel Daniels-Ray, Furman; Sheila Ragin Choice, Hillcrest; and Keonia Davis, Mayewood. At the high school level, teachers chosen are: Chris Edge, Crestwood; James Sweat, Lakewood; and Suzanne Koty, Sumter. Erika Muldrow was chosen from Brewington Academy, and Charlie Harris was selected from the Sumter Career and Technology Center. The District Teacher of the Year was chosen from among three finalists. In addition to Koty as the high school school finalist, the others were middle school finalist Sheila Ragin Choice from Hillcrest Middle School and elementary school finalist Tamitha Sellers from Shaw Heights Elementary. The finalists were interviewed by a panel of outside judges. All of the campus Teachers of the Year and the District Teacher of the Year will be honored at a banquet this fall.

DAR MAKES DONATION The Sumter chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated 10 gift cards for new teachers. Ten names were randomly drawn at the new teacher orientation in August. The gift cards were from Staples and Office, Church and School Supply (OCS). The mission of the DAR is to preserve our nation’s heritage and promote patriotic citizenship. According to the letter given to the winners from the organization, the group “loves and supports our teachers because you are one of the first people to in-

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Laurence Manning Academy senior football player, Tyshawn Epps, greets Shawn Thomas Moore before school on a recent Friday. The team assists with car duty each Friday during football season. still that knowledge and love for our country to the students who are the future of our country.” The group also donated a patriotic story book to the 10 winners for their classrooms. The group offered the teachers support and information on the history and presentation of the flag. Sumter School District appreciates all the support we have received from civic organizations, businesses, industries, faith based groups, and individuals as we begin the 2014-15 school year. — Mary B. Sheridan

Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Summerton Early Childhood Center’s Administration Team, with Thomas Bell at the helm, as well as faculty, staff and students, have had a smooth transition into the 2014-15 school year. Excitement filled the air as returning staff celebrated and new faces joined the SECC team. The center welcomes: Lindsey Chappell, Gerald Cottone, Harriet Evans, Kenneth Proctor, Gabriela Segura, Lucy Smith and Crystal White. On Aug. 14, parents and students enjoyed a personal SECC welcome from teachers. Teachers and staff reserved time from back-toschool preparations to meet and welcome parents and students. After leaving classrooms, parents and students visited educational and informative exhibits in the multi-purpose room where everyone received free book bags and materials to start the year. Congratulations are extended to SECC’s first-frade teacher, Wanda House, for a well-deserved accomplishment. She has been named Clarendon School District 1 Teacher of the Year for 201415. House has more than 20 years experience as a teacher and is a product of the district.

ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Paul Elementary School year kicked off with Meet the Teacher night on Aug. 14. Dr. Rosa Dingle and the staff insured students that they will have an awesome school year. Grits for Grands was a success. On Sept. 4, the students’ grandparents enjoyed a hearty breakfast while hearing about the school’s new literacy program.

SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL Wesley Day, a native of Pickens, is the new director of bands for Scott’s Branch Middle High School. DAY Day’s assessment of his students is that they are eager, ready and talented. He

thinks that there is a musical talent inherent in all students, and he has already seen the talent sparked in many of his students from grades 7 to 10. While many of the older students came with some talents of their own, he says love, dedication, patience and good old-fashioned elbow grease will get all of his students to their fullest potential. Along with the parents and community, he is delighted that the new Scott’s Branch band is well underway. The excitement is compounded because it has been two years since the band has been in full operation. Assisting Day is the student-comprised Field Officer Corps. As the band grows, so will the Corps, but this first year, student leaders are first officer Kwe’Shaura Sinkler, lieutenant Keondre Tappin and lieutenant Tyashia Mack. These students demonstrate razor sharp skills in music, high levels of motivation and an unswerving loyalty to the band and its members. Their mission is to lead other students through the sometimes tedious process of building proficiency in music and marching, and being the best examples of musicians, while raising new leaders to take their place once they depart the program. Day promises, “Just keep watching—before you know it, Scott’s Branch will boast a concert band, jazz band and marching band along with other small ensembles.” — Beverly Spry

Sumter Christian School STAFF, STUDENTS SETTLE IN The 2014-15 school year began well with both students and teachers settling into their routines. For the fifth consecutive year, the high school students started the school year at the Anchorage Christian Camp on Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. They had a busy but exciting three days that included activities such as tubing on the lake, climbing the rock wall, wrestling on the water trampoline, skits and various gym activities; but most importantly, they made decisions about their life choices under the dynamic preaching of Evangelist Adrian Burden. New sophomore Tiqvah Cahours described her experience: “The other students accepted me quickly, and no one was scared to share their feelings, to share their hearts.” The first week of school ended on a high note as the SCS faculty members played a volleyball game with the varsity girls team allowing students in grades 1-12 to miss the last two class hours of the day to attend and enjoy treats from the senior slushie sale. As the month of August

concluded and September began, the students have continued to progress in their studies and planned special events. While juniors and seniors had their first meeting with Jostens about class rings and graduation, Walsworth Yearbooks representative Jim Channell met with the SCS Bear Tracks Yearbook staff to map out a plan for the 2014-15 yearbook. Representative Jeff Dye came to kick off the first school fundraiser of the year that will last until Sept. 22. Students are selling quality gift wrap and other pre-ordered gift items from the Holiday Shoppe gift catalog. To reward those who sell at least five items, a magician is coming to perform a magic show. Other prizes will be awarded for those who go beyond this goal. The students of SCS enjoyed honoring their grandparents on Sept. 5. Several grandparents joined their grandchildren for a senior class sponsored lunch and even spent some time with them in their classes. Miriam Marritt

University of South Carolina Sumter PRE-PROFESSIONAL DAY USC Sumter students will have the opportunity to learn more about specific majors throughout the year this year. The Pre-Professional Days event, hosted by USC Sumter and Palmetto College, will take place once per month through March 2015, with a different major highlighted every month. The kick-off event is Sept. 17 in the Student Union Building. Students can dropin between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and speak to actual alumni working in the field as well as those serving on the academic side. September will feature the USC School of Nursing and the internationally recognized School of Public Health and Exercise Science. USC Sumter alumnae and Tuomey Healthcare System Vice President Michelle Logan-Owens will represent nursing while Clarendon Memorial Hospital’s Jason Harding will represent the exercise science program. Questions about this program can be directed to Allena Jordan, Palmetto Programs Coordinator, at (803) 938-3771. — Misty Hatfield

COKER COLLEGE Area students who graduated in spring 2014 from Coker College in Hartsville are: • Bishopville — Andreika Peterson, Christopher Privette; • Lynchburg — Adri Watford, Dayna Edmond; • Sumter — Alexandra Cataldo, Ebony Ragin, Leanna Adams, Eduardo Contreras, Eren Moses; • Olanta — Miranda Smith; and • Turbeville — Matthew Hicks

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YESTERYEAR, FROM PAGE C1 Gamecocks and they’ll be thinking, “Maybe this will be our big year.” Coach Hodgin never has had a real loser. In fact, he has never fallen below .500 for any regular season in the past seven years. Not bad for the talented AAA rivals he has to meet. Overall, the Hodgin Birds have won 93 games while losing 73. • Youngsters with a strong sense of responsibility are putting in time daily at Tuomey Hospital. They’re known as the “Tuomey Teens,” and they’re volunteer workers under the guidance of the local chapter of the American Red Cross. For three months now these members of the High School Red Cross have devoted their afternoons to the hospital, providing extra services to the multitudes of patients who come in and out every day. Mrs. O.P. Tanner, who’s in charge of the aides, says she’s “amazed by how enthusiastic these youngsters are toward their work. ... if you give young people something interesting and challenging to do, they’ll go all the way for you.” • A.F. (Fill) Ridgeway has been appointed chief of police here, succeeding Ernest M. Causey who died unexpectedly Nov. 30. Ridgeway, who was named to the post by the town council at a meeting last night, has served on the police force for three years as a night officer. Born and raised in Clarendon County, he worked with Claussen’s bakery in Sumter prior to joining the police force. • The Black River Electric Co-operative celebrated its 15th anniversary with a Christmas dinner party at Frank’s Monday night. The cooperative was founded here in December of 1939. • City, county and Chamber of Commerce officials today hailed the announcement of a major new industry for Sumter as a significant step forward for this community. County Development Board chairman Richard Moses offered members a view of a portion of the industrial tract where the Electric Storage Battery Co. will locate a $10 million alkaline battery plant. This is the first nationally-known company to locate in Sumter. It will employ 400 persons and use a 400acre portion of the 1,000-acre industrial tract. • Mayewood High School basketball coach Jerry Rankin noted that “We may be all right after Christmas when we get some experience.” Coach Rankin was regarding the Rebels’ outlook in the current campaign with a jaundiced eye. He has seen the boys drop their first two games to Ashwood and Furman before pulling together to upset Hillcrest 43-42. It was the first setback for the Wildcats. • A new women’s course record at Sunset Country Club was established Wednesday afternoon by Sumter’s outstanding woman golfer, Annette Roddey. Miss Roddey toured the 18-hole layout in 69, thus becoming the first woman ever to break 70 on the par-72 course. But for a missed 8-foot putt on the final green, Miss Roddey would have had a 68.

25 YEARS AGO – 1989 Sept. 8-14 The Sumter Artists Guild Annual Exhibit, sponsored by Shoney’s, will open the 198990 Exhibition Season at the Sumter Gallery of Art this afternoon. A reception hosted by the Pilot Club will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Juried by Mana D.C. Hewitt, assistant professor of art at Columbia College, the 34-piece exhibit features watercolor, oil, colored pencil, charcoal, handmade paper and clay, fiber art, pastel and watercolor and ink. Winners were: Ruth Martin, Sylvia Pickell, Mildred White, Ray Davenport, Barbara Rowe, Deane Ackerman. • South Sumter residents walked away from a meeting with local officials Thursday satisfied that many of their problems had been solved. Two residents said grass and

weeds had overrun lots beside their homes. City Councilman William Randolph stated that someone from the city’s codes enforcement division would be out there by Monday. But what most people came to South Sumter Park to talk about were their streets. They want them paved. That, said Mayor Steve Creech, will take a little more time. • Fighting a spreading battle against inmate overcrowding and pinned by a judicialpolitical crossfire, Jerry Hyatt must practically bellycrawl through his job as Sumter County jail director. On one flank is a criminal justice system that insists inmates be treated to certain minimum standards. On the other are local politicians working with budgets that do not necessarily provide for building new jails. And, to make matters worse, Hyatt is confronted by an often hostile public who would rather build a new school or highway than a multi-million dollar jail. • While most men measure success by what they build in a lifetime, Sumter’s Gerald T. Washington measures success by what he tears down. Washington founded Jet Wrecking Company in 1962. He is one of the largest demolishers of buildings in the area, and at one time one of the only ones in the area. Washington’s business, where he sells bricks, lumber and other materials accumulated from the wrecking, is located on South Guignard Drive. • Kristi Hutchinson is a typical 13-year-old. She’s an eighth-grader who collects stuffed animals, likes pop rock music and loves pizza, takes dancing lessons and enjoys playing with Benji, her miniature poodle. But one weekend in August she did something different. She went to Columbia and won a modeling competition, besting 32 other models of ages up to 27 years. In November she flies to the Fontainebleu Hotel in Miami Beach to compete again, this time against more than 300 other finalists for the coveted – and lucrative – international title of “Ms. Barbizon.” • Sumter High School has a classroom that’s filled with trees, vines, butterflies, frogs, turtles and even some snakes. Wooden benches serve as desks. Students wear their coats in winter and bug spray in the spring, and if it rains, they get wet. Why isn’t something done about this classroom? Something is, it’s being expanded to include more benches, a pier and a second observation tower, a group meeting area and a floating platform with a trap door or taking water samples. It’s Sumter High’s Environmental Center, and it’s just been named one of the top 100 creative instructional programs in North America. • Wendell Turner finished the 1989 racing season at Sumter Rebel Speedway with his fourth win in the Late Model division Saturday night. In the season’s final points race, Turner started from the pole position after a qualifying time of 15.68. Bozie Lane started on the inside with a 15.93. Turner pulled away from the pack at the start and was never threatened. Bob Sharp came from behind to finish second, followed by Ronnie Daniels, Lane and Warren Brookshire. • A long-awaited decision came from state corrections department officials this morning when Turbeville was chosen for the location of a $30-million medium/ maximum security prison. The announcement, made by the state Board of Corrections following an executive session, ends months of speculation for this small Clarendon County town, whose officials had lobbied for the revenue-producing prison. • “Harvest Time” is the theme for the annual fair flower show Sept. 26. The show will be sponsored by the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter and the Sumter County Fair. Any amateur gardener is eligible to enter if residing in the counties of

PANORAMA Sumter, Clarendon, Lee or Kershaw. All design entries must be registered by calling Mrs. Randolph Jameson. Horticulture entries, pot plants, and hanging baskets must be registered with Mrs. Norman Parnes. No reservations will be accepted after Sept. 16 unless all classes have not been filed. This includes all design divisions, pot plants and hanging baskets. Exhibits, both horticulture and design, will be accepted at the Sumter County

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Artie Baker pulls open the lid of a smoker to check on the barbecue at Cousins BBQ, the new Dalzell restaurant he and his cousin Charles Edens own.

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alzell’s new addition, Cousins BBQ, has been years in the making. Owners Artie Baker and Charles Edens — members of Sumter County Council and cousins — have been wanting to open a family oriented restaurant for many years. Coming from a family of farmers, creating and enjoying delicious meals together is something to which they’re accustomed. “We’ve been talking about this for years, but I was teaching and Charles was farming at the time,” Baker said. “We’re cousins, and our families were farmers. We just had a meeting place where we would have a bunch of cousins running around. This is just a family thing.” “We wanted to get into this, and we figured now is as good a time as any,” Edens added. Edens and Baker continued with the family aspect by having Edens’ daughter and son-in-law design the sign in front of the building. Cousins BBQ, 4101 Thomas Sumter Highway next to Dalzell Grocery, gave Baker and Edens the opportunity to put their love of barbecue and tight-knit family into their business. Before opening in April, the business owners renovated the inside, creating a warm, welcoming, country environment that included the history of the idea of the restaurant through photos of the cousins’ family of farmers. Edens and Baker said they’re set apart from other barbecue restaurants because their barbecue is hickory smoked, and all of their recipes are homemade, including Edens’ special secret sauce that he would only say is vinegar-based and is a recipe that he

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Cousins Charles Edens and Baker have always dreamed of opening their own restaurant, and after many years, the two recently opened Cousins BBQ in Dalzell where they offer delicious hash and hickory smoked barbecue. has worked on for many years. Not even Baker knows the ingredients. “This sauce is completely different,” Edens said. Edens said it takes all day Wednesday for at least two people to prepare the food for when the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Some of the more popular dishes so far have been the rice and hash, slaw, hush puppies and the undeniable barbecue. Edens said he has convinced customers to try the Lowcountry beans, and it is quickly becoming a popular dish as well. Besides barbecue, the new restaurant also offers smoked leg quarters. “It’s a lot more work, and I try to get in here as soon as I can,” said Edens, who works in real estate full time. “It’s hickory smoked, and it’s hand pulled, so that can take hours

to do.” Although they haven’t done a lot of advertising, Cousins BBQ can be found on Facebook, and it has received a lot of positive feedback. Edens and Baker said they hope to have even more customers in the future as they get used to running a restaurant — something they’ve never done before. “We were smart enough to hire a few employees who do have experience in this business, so that has been a great help,” Baker said. Edens and Baker are still adjusting to owning a restaurant but are off to a good start with hopes of gaining a few regulars in the future. Being only three miles from the back gate of Shaw Air Force Base, the business owners hope to become a popular choice for local servicemen as well.

Lawmakers to high court: Protect pregnant workers WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 120 members of Congress urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to recognize that pregnant workers are entitled to reasonable accommodations such as light duty, saying it’s needed to ensure that expecting mothers are not forced out of their jobs. In a friend-of-the-court brief, the Democratic lawmakers — 99 from the House, including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and 24 senators — said UPS delivery driver Peggy Young of Lorton, Virginia, was unfairly treated by her employer when it asked her to take unpaid maternity leave rather than provide a less strenuous position as her doctors advised. Many of the lawmakers are pushing legislation to make the pregnancy protections explicit in federal law. They argue that the lower appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, ruled

incorrectly by siding with UPS. Young, 42, should have received the light work accommodation because current federal law provisions are designed to “ensure that pregnant women were no longer treated as second-class citizens on the job,” they wrote. At issue is the 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which bars employers from discriminating based on pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions. The law requires that pregnant workers be treated at least as well as other employees similar in their ability or inability to work but is silent as to whether it specifically requires reasonable accommodations for pregnancy. UPS says its accommodation policies are “pregnancy neutral,” allowing light-duty assignments only in cases in which employees were injured on the

job, had a disability as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act or whose injuries made them ineligible for commercial driver’s licenses. The case comes as women now make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce. Of the women entering the workforce, three-quarters will be pregnant and employed at some point, according to the lawmakers. President Obama has called on Congress to pass the lawmakers’ bill, led by Sens. Bob Casey, D-Pa., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., to make the pregnancy protections unmistakable and clear. In July, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also issued new guidelines that prohibit employers from forcing pregnant workers to take leave and acknowledge that employers may have to provide light duty for pregnant workers.

NEW YORK (AP) — Home Depot’s data breach could wind up being among the largest ever for a retailer, but that may not matter to its millions of customers. The nation’s largest homeimprovement chain confirmed a theft that could have gone back as far as April and affected customers who used credit and debit cards at nearly 2,200 of its U.S. and Canadian stores. Home Depot joins a growing list of retailers whose data has been stolen. Perhaps the most high-profile of those previous hacks was at Target, which suffered profit and sales declines after shoppers fled following a breach that compromised 40 million debit and credit card accounts. To be sure, analysts say it’s too early to estimate the impact the breach will have on Home Depot’s business. But they say there are at least four reasons Home Depot’s breach may not matter to shoppers:

TIMING In addition to the fact that Home Depot’s breach follows thefts at other retailers, the chain may benefit from timing in another way. Target Corp. disclosed its breach a week before Christmas, the final critical stretch of the two-month holiday season, the busiest shopping period of the year for retailers such as Target. But Home Depot’s disclosure came in September, months after the spring season, which is the busiest time of year for home-improvement chains. “September is not a peak season for Home Depot, while Christmas at Target is critical,” said Greg Melich, a retail analyst at International Strategy & Investment Group LLC.

CUSTOMERS Home Depot’s customers are more likely to react differently to the breach because of who they are. About 37 percent of Home Depot’s sales come from professional and contractor services — or commercial customers, Melich estimates. Analysts say that group is loyal to Home Depot, and they often shop there several times a week. By contrast, Target caters to the middle-income customers, who tend to shop around for the best prices. By nature, they tend to be less loyal to one store.

GROWING BUSINESS Unlike Target, Home Depot’s business was solid before the breach. Home Depot has been benefiting from a turnaround in the housing market that has enticed shoppers to spend more on their homes. Its revenue for the six-month period that ended last month was up 4.4 percent. Meanwhile, profit rose 13.5 percent, and the company raised its annual profit forecast. Conversely, Target has had disappointing sales and profit declines during the economic recovery as its middle-income shoppers have remained frugal.

LACK OF CHOICES Home Depot customers see the chain as a necessary place to shop. When Target’s breach was announced, customers had their pick of plenty of other stores that have the same merchandise that it carries at low prices, from Amazon.com to Wal-Mart. But Home Depot has fewer competitors. Shoppers can go to Lowe’s or Ace Hardware and small hardware stores, but that’s about all, analysts say.

STOCKS: THE MARKET WEEKLY REVIEW

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

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THE SUMTER ITEM MARRIAGE LICENSES • Daniel Ashley Holladay of Pinewood and Patricia Jackson Townsend of Dillon • Christopher Kenneth Holley and Cheryl Melissa Christmas • Joshua Aaron Fitzgerald and Chelsea Amelia Caldwell • Jeremy Wayne Johnson and Kandler Irene Boney • Timothy Alexander Williams and Yolanda Raychell Simmons, both of Dalzell • Christopher Eric Barkley of Dalzell and Elizabeth Victoria Smith • Trent Evan Dunn of Polkton, North Carolina, and Marlena Jalise Baxter • Leroy Frost and Shonda Denise Frierson • James Keith Everette and Charice Nicole Smith, both of Summerton • Bruce Alan Burchett and Deborah Anne Chazen • Brandon Antonio Garrett and Brittany Sophia Green • Barry O’Neal Wilson and Cindra M. Brailsford • Michael Dale Lyles and Krystal Crowley Lyles • Cayce Le Manuel Wells and Kierra Danielle Shields • Leroy Parker Reed and Amanda Ashly Yoshi Kemp • Gregory Lewis Elliott of Manning and Vicki Lynn Keyes

PROPERTY TRANSFERS • Frances K. Prather to Frances Prather et al, one lot, one building, 210 Alice Drive, $5 etc. • Federal National Mortgage Association to Trista D. Overby, one lot, one building, 1199 Floyd Drive, $110,000. • Edgar M. Smith Jr. to Dana M. Smith, 4270 Woodfield Court, $5 etc. • Charles Riley to Charles Riley Jr., one lot, one building, 210 Brand St., $5 etc.; Charles Riley to Charles Riley Jr., one lot, one building, 9 Davis St., $5 etc.; Charles Riley to Charles Riley Jr., one lot, 24 Walsh Grove, $5 etc.; Charles A. Riley to Charles Riley Jr., one lot, two buildings, 20-22 Dixie Drive, $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. (personal representative) to Charles Riley Jr., one lot, one building, 612 S. Harvin St., $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. (personal representative) to Charles Riley Jr., one lot, one building, 509 W. Oakland Ave., $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. (personal representative) to Charles Riley Jr., one lot, one building, 712 S. Sumter St., $5 etc.; Charles Riley Jr. to Jacqueline M. Williams, one lot, one building, 612 S. Harvin St., $5 etc. • Alma Perry et al to Alma and Zelia Perry, one lot, one building, 102 S. Magnolia St., $5 etc. • Harris Enterprise to James V. Harris, one lot, one building, 212 Perkins Ave., $5 etc. • Secretary of Veterans Affairs to David Reeser, one lot, one building, 5495 Randolph St., $48,500. • KDW Properties LLC to Robert S. III and Y’onie Nichole Singleton, one lot, one building, 465 Derek Drive, $134,000. • Phyllis Hough to Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Inc., 6870 Carryall Circle, $2,500. • Jerry Wayne Mathis to Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance Inc., one lot, two buildings, 2155 Bob White Drive, $20,000. • Jane A. Carper to Rhidona Reese Woodward, one lot, one building, 811 Gordonia Drive, $175,000. • Catherine D. Britton to Deborah Davis et al, three buildings, 2480 London Road, $5 etc.; Catherine D. Britton to Deborah Davis et al, 2490 London Road, $5 etc.; Catherine D. Britton Estate et al to Deborah Davis et al, one lot, three buildings, London Road, $5 etc. • Mary M. Geddings to Rebecca H. Glancy, one lot, one building, 26 Harrell Road, $73,778. • Synovus Bank to Christy Milke, one lot, two buildings, 9 Van Buren St., $30,000. • Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Ruby T. McKenzie, one lot, two buildings, 116 Maney St., $18,500. • John Sharpe to Rebeccah Perez, one lot, one building, 2209 Beckwood Road, $70,900. • Deborah Davis et al to Larry and Olin Britton, three buildings, 2480 London Road, $5 etc.; Deborah Davis et al to Larry and Olin Britton, one lot, three buildings, London Road, $5 etc.; Larry and Olin Britton to Keishawn Brown, three buildings, 2480 London Road, $5 etc. • Wilkes Builders Inc. to Nicola A. McLaughlin, one lot, one building, 930 Grimble Court, $129,700. • Scott A. and Sheri L. Palmo to Mark A. Smith Jr., one lot, one building, 585 Rainbow Drive, $107,000. • Hurricane Construction Inc. to Scott A. and Sheri L. Palmo, 1010 McCathern Ave., $198,990. • Robert Marshall Dixon to Ronald L. Morton, one lot, two buildings, 125 Twilight Drive, $385,000. • Cantey Mortgage Co. to Herbert L. and Carrie B. China, one lot, 202 Plowden Mill Road, $11,855. • JP Morgan Chase Bank NA to Brett L. Darif, one lot, one building, 6015 Ramsey Road, $46,500. • Ventures Trust 2013-i-nh to Mark E. and Tiffany H. Ragan, three buildings, 1300 Florence Highway, $119,900. • Forfeited Land Commission to James F. Price III, one lot, one building, 6 N. Blanding St., $2,600. • Forfeited Land Commission to Negil Prince, one lot, one building, 7 W. Bee St., $4,700. • Forfeited Land Commission to Katelyn Tindell, one lot, 1360 Race Track Road, $3,900. • JBL Investments LLC to Ronald Price, one lot, one building, 3323 Landmark Drive, $99,000. • Shirley A. Goodman to Oscar Jr. and Dulce L. Ovando, one lot, one building, 1848 Polaris Drive, $125,000. • Charles Kendall to Wells Fargo Bank NA (trustee), one lot, one building, $23,940. • Linda Sheppard aka Fay Sheppard to Kevin L. McFadden, 7005 Myrtle Beach Highway, $20,000. • Thomas R. Taylor to Michael B. and Jamie B. Rogers, one lot, one building, 3220 Kiawah / 1285 Winyah, $213,000.

• Harold D. Graham to Christopher A. Christmas, one lot, one building, 2238 Garrison St., $77,000. • Gordon A. and Michel L. Heim to Melissa M. and Scott R. Carnelli, one lot, two buildings, 439 W. Calhoun, $164,000. • Federal National Mortgage Association to Antwun Wilson, one lot, two buildings, 104 Council St., $54,600. • Lucius Byrd to Paul B. and Christine P. Byrd, one building, 3245 Byrd St., $10,847. • Jane J. Carty to William B. Lyles, one lot, one building, 460 Pringle Drive, $95,000. • Margaret W. Davis to Margaret W. Davis (lifetime estate), Rafting Creek Township, $5 etc.; Margaret Wright Davis to Margaret W. Davis (lifetime estate), 4225 N. Kings Highway, $5 etc.; Margaret W. Davis to Margaret W. Davis (lifetime estate), one lot, three buildings, 301 Stark St., $5 etc.; Margaret W. Davis to Margaret W. Davis (lifetime estate), $5 etc.; Margaret W. Davis to Margaret W. Davis (lifetime estate), $5 etc. • William S. and Shannon M. Dunlap to Robert A. Powell and Taylor L. Kirkland, one lot, two buildings, 2778 Tindal Road, $98,900. • Robert and Betty Watkins to Betty Watkins, one building, 50 Keels Road, $5 etc. • Carolinas Homebuilder LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 1772 Smalls Drive, $5 etc.; Carolinas Homebuilder LLC to Great Southern Homes Inc., one lot, 1778 Smalls Drive, $5 etc. • Great Southern Homes Inc. to Robert M. III and Nancy W. Vinesett, one lot, 1778 Smalls Drive, $174,000. • Charles Riley Jr. to Jimmy C. Montgomery, one lot, one building, 712 S. Sumter St., $5 etc. • Donald T. Spitzer to Donald T. Spitzer (trustee), one lot, two buildings, 2332 Gingko Drive, $5 etc. • Federal National Mortgage Association to Jason J. and Mary A. Hipple, one lot, one building, 22 Brogdon St., $59,900. • Richard E. and Marilyn F. Shaw to Malcolm McNutt, one building, 2095 Sans Souci Road, $274,900; Richard E. and Marilyn F. Shaw to Malcolm McNutt, Sans Souci Road, $274,900. • Vincent L. and Jo D. Cleveland to Austin E. Floyd, one lot, one building, 2320 Primrose Court, $147,000. • Shirley A. McLeod to Shirley A. McLeod, one lot, two buildings, 5453 Meadow Drive, $5 etc.; Shirley A. McLeod to Denise M. and Bradley J. Dearing, one lot, two buildings, 5453 Meadow Drive, $90,500. • Kevin E. Dubose to Donald C. and Marites L. Wilkinson, two buildings, 5450-5460 E. Brewington Road, $145,500. • Shawn W. Freed to Terrance Lejuan McDow, one lot, one building, 3610 Drayton Drive, $126,000. • Ernest and Donese Scott to Donese Louise Mabry, one lot, one building, 30 Trailwood Drive, $5 etc. • Fred L. Hatfield to Dorothy T. Hatfield Estate, one building, 3190 Ebenezer Road, $5 etc.; Fred L. Hatfield to Dorothy T. Hatfield Estate, 3160 Ebenezer Road, $5 etc. • Varian L. Robinson to Jonathan M. and Samantha N. Lemke, one lot, one building, 2742 Magnum Drive, $116,500. • Martha Harvin Grinnell to Martha Harvin Grinnell Estate, one lot, four buildings, 922 Jensen Road, $5 etc. • Charles A. Hallman and to Suzanne C. Hallman, one lot, two buildings, 4827 Camden Highway, $5 etc. • Mary Emma Hancock to Mary Emma Hancock Estate, one lot, one building, 412 N. Magnolia St., $5 etc. • Lanell Hodge Roberts (lifetime estate resident) to Lanell Hodge Roberts, Geddings Road, $5 etc. • Frances I. Hunter to Frances Hunter Estate, one lot, one building, 2170 Tudor St., $5 etc. • Horace D. and Annie M. Judy to Horace D. Judy Estate and Annie M. Judy, one building, 3640 Furman Road, $5 etc. • Shirley M. Kolb to Shirley M. Kolb Estate, one lot, one building, 118 Henrietta St., $5 etc. • Ruth Lancaster to Ruth Lancaster Estate, one lot, one building, 296 Odom Lane, $5 etc. • Thomas and Rosetta McBride to Thomas McBride, one lot, one building, 1190 Chivalry St., $5 etc. • John R. and Mary J. McClary to John R. McClary Estate and Mary J. McClary, one lot, two buildings, 232 Curtiswood Ave., $5 etc. • Jason McDaniel (interest of John McDaniel) to Jason McDaniel, one lot, one building, 110 E. Fulton St., $5 etc. • Willie L. and El Mobley to Willie L. Mobley, one lot, one building, 5561 Cold Stream Drive, $5 etc. • Marlese Nobles to Marlese Nobles Estate, one lot, four buildings, 1506 Copley Drive, $5 etc.

BUILDING PERMITS • Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 875 Cormier Drive, 2,946 heated square feet and 607 unheated square feet, $165,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 3889 Moseley Drive, 2,408 heated square feet and 748 unheated square feet, $164,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Floyd C. Bryant, owner, Gainey Construction Co. LLC, contractor, 1339 Crowndale Drive, 2,138 heated square feet and 328 unheated square feet, $130,892 (new dwelling on existing lot that burned down, residential). • Kaye B. Rogers, owner, William Hansen dba Hansen’s Construction, contractor, 925 Carolyn Drive, $9,225 (new roof, residential). • Sean L. and Anessa L. Kimsey, owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 3300 Ashlynn Way, $8,475 (reroof / fascia, residential). • Bruce D. Smalls, owner, Guy Roofing Inc., contractor, 3225 Mitchum St., $10,146.41 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Grealy Buckman Jr., owner, Guy Roofing Inc., contractor, 2455 Edmunds Drive, $6,328.59 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Montrell D. Pressley, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 5155 Hattie Alston Road, Rembert (mobile home, residential). • Gloria M. Wendell, owner, W. Wheeler dba

WW Repairs & Renovations, contractor, 1856 Palomino Circle, $6,600 (reroof, residential). • Clyde K. and Rachel E. Chan, owners, Clyde Chan, contractor, 537 Pittman Drive, 864 unheated square feet, $8,500 (detached storage building on existing slab, residential). • Justin T. and Allison M. Lawson, owners, Crescent Construction LLC, contractor, 3280 Matthews Drive, $5,877.35 (reroof, residential). • Sheila M. Brooks, owner, Monroe Construction Co. LLC, contractor, 2392 Orvis St., $8,481.53 (reroof, residential). • Michael D. and Kristina M. Marlowe, owners, Frank’s Roofing, contractor, 5825 Brookland Drive, $5,000 (reroof, residential). • Calvin T. and Candace W. Cox, owners, C&S Construction, contractor, 3110 Ashlynn Way, $7,500 (replace roof, residential). • Frank Miller, owner, Mychael G. Smith LLC, contractor, 3110 Tamarah Way, $12,185 (reroof / vinyl repair, residential). • Louis and Elizabeth S. Ramsey, owners, Ralph Brown, contractor, 835 Mayfield Drive (mobile home, residential). • ORC LLC, owner, Keith Oakley dba R&M Holdings LLC, contractor, 419 E. Charlotte Ave., $52,000 (rebuild burned house, residential). • Paul M. and Linda A. Lowrey, owners, Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 1015 Peppercorn Lane, $11,975 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Marsha L. Nelson and Rogert L. Nelson Jr., owners, Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 3085 Sun Valley Drive, $8,610 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Angela M. Christmas, owner and contractor, 1050 Wellsboro Court, 400 unheated square feet, $5,000 (finishing work on existing storage slab, residential). • Dennis W. and Amelia R. Nickens, owners, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 870 Mayfield Drive, $21,000 (swimming pool, residential). • JEM Steel Realty LLC, owner, Lynam Construction LLC, contractor, 1255 Northgate Drive, 2,400 heated square feet, $83,156 (metal building on concrete slab, commercial). • Dennis L. and Mary R. Fortune, owners, Frankie Barrett, contractor, 2465 Edmunds Drive, $7,500 (reroofing, residential). • Michael and Anna Hagerty, owners, Guy Roofing Inc., contractor, 965 McCathern Ave., $6,379.66 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Ervin Budden Jr. (lifetime estate), owner and contractor, 4735 Starks Ferry Road, 900 unheated square feet, $9,695 (detached storage building, residential). • Rodney W. and Sonia H. Greene, owners, Christopher Culler dba Chris Culler, contractor, 60 Long Barn Court, $8,700 (reroof, residential). • Elizabeth S. Szupka, owner, William McLeod dba Vinyl Siding L. McLeod, contractor, 1704 Bermuda Road, $5,389 (remove vinyl siding, install OSB board and new vinyl siding, residential). • Larry Ray and Pamela Ann Miller, owners, Christopher Culler dba Chris Culler, contractor, 2147 Tanglewood Road, $12,000 (reroof, residential). • Harold Wesley Wilson III, owner, Carolina Carports, contractor, 3 Huntington Court, 774 unheated square feet, $6,755.20 (detached metal storage building, residential). • Carolann J. Paul, owner, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 3225 Ashlynn Way, $8,431 (reroof / siding / fascia, residential). • Sherri Stonesifer, owner, McIntosh and Sons Construction, contractor, 675 Rainbow Drive, $5,400 (reroof, residential). • Dorothy W. Merchant, owner, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 1031 Beckridge Drive, $7,937.14 (roof replacement, residential). • Ronald S. and Paula J. Jennings, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 1760 Ketch Ave., $6,363.71 (roof replacement, residential). • Tamelia C. Morton and Dor Andrews, owners, Christopher Culler dba Chris Culler, contractor, 1400 Malone Drive, $7,678.80 (reroof, residential). • Sean D. Ervin, owner, Christopher Culler dba Chris Culler, contractor, 1410 Malone Drive, $10,230 (reroof, residential). • Michael and Rebecca Mouradjian, owners, Christopher Culler dba Chris Culler, contractor, 2425 Sandspur Drive, $6,380 (reroof, residential). • Noreen M. Compton, owner, Hunter Builders, contractor, 24 Bland Ave., 2,787 heated square feet and 2,513 unheated square feet, $236,715 (new dwelling, residential). • Charles R. Burns, owner, Steven Hudson Construction LLC, contractor, 59 Tucson Drive, 729 unheated square feet, $150,000 (renovations to existing home and add attached carport, residential). • Steven S. and Dannielle Mitstifer, owners, Lynn J. Verzwyvelt dba Southeastern Roof, contractor, 3320 Ashlynn Way, $8,500 (replace roof, residential). • Gabriel and Regina Conyers, owners, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 951 Rockdale Blvd., $6,000 (reroof and fascia, residential). • Efigenia H. Carpenter, owner, Welch’s Quality Builders & Roofers LLC, contractor, 30 Moorhill Estate Court, $8,775 (reroof / screen facial metal, residential). • Barbara Jackson Taylor, owner, Welch’s Quality Builders & Roofers LLC, contractor, 2970 Sun Valley Drive, $5,810 (reroof, residential). • Jeffrey Allen and Lori Smithhart, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 1230 Fallingwater Lane, $7,968 (reroof, residential). • Kenneth W. Bailey, owner, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 1826 Palomino Circle, $5,795 (reroof, gutters, fascia, residential). • James W. Sweat and Deborah Mann, owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 2925 Tidewater Drive, $14,367 (reroof, fascia, residential). • Curtis D. Bailey, owner, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 1285 Inabinet Drive, $24,989 (reroof, fascia, six windows, residential). • Terry L. Jr. and Nancy D. Wanner, owners, Jeffrey D. Haas, contractor, 3050 Caitlynn Drive, $16,575 (reroof, fascia, six win-

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dows, residential). • Michael K. Parker, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 944 Twin Lakes Drive, $7,460 (reroof, residential). • Marc A. Cave, owner, William Lee dba Lee’s Roofing Co., contractor, 1215 Morris Way Drive, $6,000 (reroof, residential). • Tamala R. Pearson, owner, William Lee dba Lee’s Roofing Co., contractor, 1440 Morris Way Drive, $6,000 (reroof, residential). • Berdie B. Maxwell, owner, William Lee dba Lee’s Roofing Co., contractor, 1600 Kolb Road, $7,000 (reroof, residential). • Joseph d. Legradi, owner, William Lee dba Lee’s Roofing Co., contractor, 6107 Tarleton Road, Dalzell, $6,000 (reroof, residential). • Chrysler Group Realty Co. LLC, owner, Sign Care Carolina Inc., contractor, 2662 Broad St., $5,000 (wall sign — Sumter ChryslerJeep-Dodge, commercial). • Riz Amanuddin (trustee), owner, Donnie Ryan Beard, contractor, 790 McKay Road, $6,400 (reroof, residential). • Brenda Whaley, owner, Knepp Roofing Carpenter, contractor, 5771 Whisperwood Drive, Dalzell, $5,200 (window replacement / vinyl soffit and fascia, residential). • Windsor City, owner, Tim Huffstetler, contractor, 203 Sussex Drive (B) (mobile home, residential). • Brabham Properties LLC, owner, Peach Orchard General Contracting LLC, contractor, 1081 Alice Drive, $7,000 (exterior wall repair from auto accident, commercial). • Robert J. and Ann Marie Deep, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 1020 Morris Way Drive, $8,504.02 (roof replacement, residential). • Winifer R. Dyer, owner, Dee & Gee Builders LLC, contractor, 2158 Kingsbury Drive, $6,000 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • James T. Morris III, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 2880 Dbar Circle, $5,000 (install new roof, residential). • The Citizens Bank, owner, Peach Orchard General Contracting LLC, contractor, 1225 Alice Drive No. G, $20,000 (demo walls / install two 8x10 offices / carpet / trim sheetrock, commercial). • Wallace C. and Mandy L. Boatright, owners, Ginn Contracting, contractor, 1005 Kentwood Drive, $13,960 (roof replacement, residential). • Nell L. Still, owner, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 2760 Ridgehill Drive, $6,430.19 (reroof, residential). • Delores* and Oliver* and Robinson, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 741 Longwood Drive,, $7,313.82 (reroof, residential). • Kirk M. Carter, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 6140 Ramsey Road (mobile home, residential). • Natalie B. and Ronz L. Sarvis, owners, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 1165 Meadowcroft Drive, $6,000 (reroof and vinyl siding, residential). • Louis E. and Lori A. Windham, owners, George E. Cantlon dba Sumter Siding, contractor, 1794 Anburn Drive, $6,000 (reroof, residential). • Daniel J. Demboski, owner, Donald Buddin dba Sumter Roofing, contractor, 3370 Tamarah Way / 1295 Inabinet, $6,000 (reroof and vinyl siding, residential). • Lisa Allbritton, owner, Dylon Graham dba Graham Construction, contractor, 3280 Wedgefield Road, 1,040 heated square feet and 550 unheated square feet, $74,000 (add master bedroom / bath, porch and attached carport, residential). • Justin Gause, owner, James A. Dyson dba Aaron Dyson Construction, contractor, 1420 Holiday Road, 1,424 heated square feet and 522 unheated square feet, $80,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Ginko LLC, owner, James A. Dyson dba Aaron Dyson Construction, contractor, 3910 Queen Chapel Road, Dalzell, 1,424 heated square feet and 522 unheated square feet, $80,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Moses Singleton Jr., owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 4935 Kelsey Road (mobile home, residential). • Ervin Major, owner, Baxley’s Bestway Transportation, contractor, 111 G St. (mobile home, residential). • M&M Mobile Homes, owner, Leon Mims, contractor, 3556 Tailback Road (mobile home, residential). • Daniel J. and Vanessa M. Henderson, owners, Joseph F. Strickland dba Strickland Roof, contractor, 911 Ridgehill Drive, $6,000 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Stephanie C. Johnston, owner, Triple R Construction LLC, contractor, 828 Wise Drive, $6,500 (replace shingles, residential). • John D. and Anna S. Waters, owners, Camden Roofing & Construction LLC, contractor, 3505 Katwallace Circle, $12,000 (reroof, residential). • George W. and Oenone C. Horton, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 2811 Dbar Circle, $5,416.33 (reroof, residential). • Cleveland B. and Lisa Bellamy, owners, Guy Roofing Inc., contractor, 733 Bay Springs Drive, $6,877.13 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Jonathon M. and Priscilla Murray, owners, Craig Drennon dba Storm Team Construct, contractor, 1220 Fallingwater Lane, $9,678.17 (reroof, residential). • Bradley George and Kelly Cites, owners, Guy Roofing Inc., contractor, 3205 Matthews Drive, $9,157.47 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Natalie G. Monahan, owner, Richard H. Nelson, contractor, 2890 Crest Haven Drive, Dalzell, $7,044 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Richard D. Sullivan, owner, Richard H. Nelson, contractor, 3190 Tuckaway Drive, $5,336 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Titus L. and Paulette M. Bryant, owners, Richard H. 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County and State aforesaid for satisfaction of judgment docketed in said County on the November 3, 2004 in favor of the Plaintiff(s) and against the Defendant(s) in the above entitled case for the sum of $1,008.07, plus costs. The said judgment was assigned to B & S Rentals on July 11, 2014. The Execution of Judgment has directed and caused the Sheriff of Sumter County to levy upon the following described real property:

and the successful purchaser shall be deemed to be the person who submitted the last highest bid within such period and made the necessary deposit or guaranty. Provided, however, the bidding shall be reopened on November 6, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-A of the Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC and the bidding shall continue until the sales officer announces the bidding closed. The successful high bidder must immediately then fully comply with the sales price by remitting same in cash. Failure to immediately comply will result in the resale of the property at the risk of the defaulting purchaser.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying, situate and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown on that certain plat of R.F. McLellan, C.E., Dated December 1, 1942, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat book S-5, at page 182. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws Of South Carolina (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby craved for the Metes, bounds, courses and/or distance of the property delineated thereon. This property is shown in the records of the Sumter County Treasurer's Office as tax map parcel number

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LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice NOTICE OF SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Sumter City - County Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. in the in the City Council Chambers located on the Fourth Floor of the Sumter Opera House (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina). This is a public meeting. If there are any questions, please call George McGregor or Donna McCullum at (803) 774-1660.

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Sale is made AS-IS without any warranty, guaranty or any other representations by the undersigned or any other party as to the status and/or marketability of the title to said property or as to any other conditions of the property.

This property was conveyed to Glenn Fisher by William W. Fraser, Jr., as Custodian for Savannah D. Fraser, under the South Carolina Uniform Gifts to Minors Act and by Savannah D. Fraser, Age 18, DOB 11/7/1988, by deed dated May 10, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in book 1077, at page 703 on May 11, 2007. Said Property will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder in Courtroom 1-A, Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 North Harvin Street, Sumter, South Carolina on October 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Minimum bid for the property must be in the amount of the Homestead Exemption, if applicable, plus the amount of the judgment plus costs and interest through the date of sale, and no bid less than that amount will be accepted. The property will be sold for cash, AS-IS, subject to all applicable liens and/or encumbrances, which may include but is not necessarily limited to the following:

Summons & Notice

-South Carolina Department of Revenue by virtue of numerous tax liens of record in the relevant indices of said Register of Deeds Office.

-Horace Richburg by virtue of money judgment filed 3/28/07 in judgment roll 2007CP4300656. -McElveen Manor, Inc., by virtue of money judgment filed 11/5/008 in judgment roll 2007CP4301052.

IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2012-DR-43-1319 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Marcella Ann Smalls Swain PLAINTIFF vs. Kevin Dewayne Smith DEFENDANT TO THE NAMED:

NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that the Ex Parte Order, Summons and Complaint in the above captioned matter, were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on the 13th day of September, 2012. Lee, Erter, Wilson, Holler & Smith, L.L.C. 126 North Main Street Post Office Box 580 Sumter, South Carolina 29151 803-778-2471 ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF

SUMMONS AND NOTICES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) Deficiency Waived C/A NO: 2014-CP-43-01481 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Teresa L. Feagin a/k/a Teresa L. Simmons, Teresa C. Osborne, and

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their office, 1300 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201 within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff, in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter "Order"), you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Korn Law Firm, P.A., Post Office Box 12369, Columbia, SC 29211, or call (803) 252-5817. Korn Law Firm, P.A., represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Korn Law Firm, P.A. 1300 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 BY: KRISTEN E. WASHBURN Attorney for Plaintiff

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

vs. GLENN FISHER,

ABOVE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is hereswith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers at their office at 126 Main Street, Sumter, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

-Also any other applicable statutory and/or recorded liens affecting said property. A deposit of ten percent (5%) of the bid price must be posted at the time of sale. Sale will be subject to upset bidding which may be submitted to the undersigned for a period of thirty days following the sale. During said period any person other than the highest bidder at the sale or any representative thereof may enter a higher bid upon complying with the terms of sale by making the necessary five percent (5%) deposit as a guaranty of his good faith, and thereafter within such period any person, other than such highest bidder at the sale or any representative thereof, may in like manner raise the last highest bid,

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Discover Bank,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on July 21, 2014

Anthony Dennis Sumter County Sheriff

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-West Sumter, LLC by virtue of money of judgment filed 6/26/006 in judgment roll 2006CP4300220.

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House for Sale Silent Auction 20 Calhoun Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 Applications and inspections, Sept. Sundays 2-4 pm or by appt. 803-236-3970 Cissy & Jimmy Snyder. Bidding starts at $75,000 below appraised value. Ending September 29, 2014

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My shooting ability leaves much to be desired

’m going to tell you, it was just plain embarrassing. I got a call about 9:30 last Saturday morning from Cuz asking if I’d like to come out to his place for an afternoon dove hunt. Since I really didn’t have any other plans other than watching football on television, I accepted his Earle offer. Woodward It was an AFIELD & overcast day AFLOAT with a light breeze and warm, but tolerable, temperatures when the small group of hunters met at 2. The layout of the field was described to us, along with instructions as to how to disperse and an admonishment not to shoot at low-flying birds. We left the gathering spot about 2:30 and took our positions about 3. We would be stopping at 5, early enough for the birds to be able to come in

and feed without harassment. The location was ideal. There was a branch running along a drainage that was about 100 yards north of the first row of sunflowers which had been planted in a cornfield that had since been harvested. There were perhaps eight to 12 rows of sunflowers, then another 75 yards of cut corn, another eight to 12 rows of sunflowers and then an irrigation system about 75 yards south of that running parallel to the sunflowers. There were four hunters per strip of sunflowers, a couple on the ends of the rows and three on the irrigation. Everyone was visible to each other, so if you made a great shot, or missed a sure thing, everyone could see it. Cuz ran me down the center row of sunflowers and dropped me off in the next-tolast spot. He put his youngest son, William, on the end of the row close to a huge oak that the birds were lighting in before dropping into the sunflowers. Cuz took a position under the center pivot of the irrigation where he had a

commanding view of William, in case the youngster needed some “adult supervision.” I got my dove stool unfolded, dropped my cooler on the ground and pulled the 20gauge out of the case just as the first birds began to filter in. A bird came floating into William, who let fly with a shot, only to have the bird fly away unscathed. He repeated that four more times before I got my first chance. I remember thinking to myself, “At least he isn’t afraid to let the lead fly.” A bird came at me from the far northwest corner of the field, barely holding enough airspeed to stay aloft. My mind calculated the proper lead for the bird and the thought raced through my head that this was a done deal. I swung ahead of the bird, squeezed the trigger and watched as the bird flitted on off, only to be dropped by Cuz’s brother-in-law, Chris, who was holding court on the irrigation. Let’s cut to the chase here; to put it bluntly, I missed the

first four birds I took a shot at. Now, as a writer of an outdoors column, people seem to think that I’m supposed to be the greatest fisherman on the lake and the best shot in the field. Oh, contraire. I have reached the point in my life where I have realized that I’m not the best at anything, especially shooting. I had been wearing a pair of sunglasses, mostly to cut down on the glare, but as the clouds thickened, I removed them and dropped the next couple of birds with one shot each. When the sun peeked through the clouds again, I put them back on. Wouldn’t you know it? When the glasses went back on, I started to miss again. Now I would have thought it was coincidence had it not happened a second time. This time I took the glasses off for good. By 4, the birds were hammering the field and we were hammering the birds. I began to find my form and made some shots that I found impressive, even if nobody else did.

I realized that last year I had fired maybe a half a box of shells at dove, maybe 10 shells at geese and that was about it. It had been two years since I’d really done any wing shooting and my swing was just plain off. By closing time at 5, I had found my swing again and completed my limit of dove with the last shell in my pocket. In my younger days, I was able to take a 12-bird limit with a box of shells, 25. rounds to the box, maybe 30 shells on a bad day, 2.5 shots per bird. Last Saturday, I shot two boxes of shells (50 rounds) for 15 birds; that’s a 3.3 shots-per-bird average. I can do better. William got four birds all by himself, but we won’t talk about shots per bird here. William had a great shoot, Cuz and everyone else had great shoot, and I had a great time. I can’t say I had a great shoot because my shooting ability left a lot to be desired. It was embarrassing. Maybe I’ll be invited back so that I can work on my form a bit.

FISHING REPORT

S.C. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will hold three youth deer hunts at Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on Oct. 11, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15.

Youth deer hunts set for Manchester The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct three youth deer hunts at Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on Oct. 11, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. Completed applications to participate in the hunts must be received at the Columbia DNR office by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. All applicants must be 17 years old or younger. There is no application fee or any other costs associated with these hunts. Participants who are 16 and 17 will be required to have a junior hunting license. Young people who have an interest in trying deer hunting

but have not had previous opportunities because they lacked a hunting connection are encouraged to apply. Each of the hunts will be on Saturday afternoons and will conclude at sunset. Five youths will be selected for each hunt by random drawing. At each hunt there will be a brief discussion of deer biology and the role of hunting in wildlife management along with detailed comments regarding sportsmanship and hunter ethics. There will be a thorough review of firearm safety. Manchester State Forest is an approximately 300-acre tract located 10 miles southwest of

Wedgefield off S.C. Highway 261. This area has been a wildlife sanctuary for years and has received very little hunting pressure from the surrounding area. Applications are available from the Columbia DNR office or the DNR website at http:// www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/youthhunting/youthhuntingapp.html. Applications can also be copied and returned to: SCDNR Youth Deer Hunts, Attn: Willie Simmons, P.O. Box 167, Columbia, SC 29202. For further questions, contact DNR wildlife biologist Simmons at (803) 734-3898 or by email SimmonsW@dnr.sc.gov.

Michigan won’t have gray wolf hunt this year DETROIT (AP) — In an expected move, officials with Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission confirmed Thursday there won’t be a gray wolf hunt this year. Commissioner John Matonich said at a meeting in Lansing that the commission lacks the authority to set another hunt. The seven-member panel appointed by the governor is awaiting results of two referendums on the November ballot aimed at repealing legislation making the wolf a game species and giving the panel the authority to make such designations. A third, citizen-initiated measure overriding the referendums and backing the wolf

hunt was approved by lawmakers last month, but it won’t take effect until March. Matonich said he asked the Department of Natural Resources to update the state’s Wolf Management Plan and review statistics related to the killing of dogs and cattle by wolves. The DNR, which advises the commission, has argued in favor of tightly regulated wolf hunts. The battle over the hunt began in 2012, when the combined gray wolf population of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin was dropped from the federal endangered species list. The wolves had bounced back strongly after disappearing

from most of the Great Lakes region in the last century. With federal protections removed, each state was put in charge of managing its wolves. Minnesota and Wisconsin have moved forward with hunts. The Michigan Legislature followed with the hunt-enabling laws in 2012 and 2013. Opponents gathered enough petition signatures to put both the measures on the ballot this fall. But they weren’t able to prevent the commission from permitting a hunt last year, during which 22 wolves were killed. The Department of Natural Resources in April estimated the population at 636.

Santee Cooper System Largemouth bass: Very slow. Bass fishing activity is light to non-existent on the Santee Cooper lakes right now. If anglers are willing to put in a lot of time fish may be catchable around cypress trees, but there is no easy pattern right now. Many fish are probably out deeper following bait schools where they are more difficult to target. In the Santee and Cooper Rivers there is better bass fishing right now. Lake Murray Striped bass: Good. Fish are starting to school around Bomb Island to the dam. Try herring at 30-60 feet. Striper can also be caught all over the lower lake, on both the Ballentine side and in the big water near the dam. The bite around the towers has been good off and on. The best depth range has been 35-80 feet and most of the action is coming down-line fishing with live herring right now, although anglers are also catching fish trolling. If anglers are not using lead core line or downriggers they need to use lures that weigh at least an ounce to get it down to the fish. There are a few scattered reports of schooling and so anglers should have their eyes open for surface action and always have a lure to throw to schooling fish tied on. Lake Wateree Crappie: Fair to good. Go to deep brush piles around 18-25 feet. Also try jigging flat on the bottom near brush, but not necessarily in. It’s reported that creels are small, but the fish are of quality. The fish are all over the lake, but as temps change you can expect them to move to shallower brush on the main lake. There is still some good fishing in deep areas. Lake Greenwood Largemouth bass: Hit and miss. Fishing around the lake can be tough one moment and productive the next. Check early in the day around docks and sea walls. As temperatures begin to drop over the next few weeks the fish should start moving into creeks. It’s worth a look halfway up creeks right now. Use a floating worm and buzzbaits. Lake Monticello Catfish: Good. Right now, catch fish in the range of 5-40 feet right now, but in the next couple of weeks deep humps with current flowing over them should be ideal spots to locate big, aggressive fish. There have been fish deep for some time, but they have not been feeding as well as the shallower fish. For now the backs of coves and humps and points have been most productive, and drifting or anchoring have both been working. Big cut gizzard shad and white perch are working for big fish, and if you want to put any size fish in the boat small cut herring is tough to beat.

Lake Russell Bass: Fair to good. Two patterns are emerging. Start with a drop shot rig in about 20 feet, especially around bumps and all over the lake. Also try topwater with tiny torpedoes or Pop-R with a crappie jig trailer. There are also reports of some bass chasing shad in random, larger coves. Striper: Fair to good. Some fish can be had in the upper end of the Hartwell Tailrace. Check around 20-30 feet with free lines, herring and gizzard shad. Lake Thurmond Striped and Hybrid Bass: Very good. Fish around 40-45 feet on bottom at daylight on points and humps with down lines right on the bottom. As morning moves on then go another 10 feet or so deeper. Fish are starting to school a bit around Shriver and Parksville. Crappie: Good. Best results are catching pretty shallow around 15-18 around trees. Use minnows. Try to stay on the main lake and not in the back of coves or creeks. Lake Wylie Largemouth bass: Slow. The fish will be starting their fall transition very soon. Right now try topwater, big spook, buzzbait and Pop-r. There are reports of bait on the main lake slowly moving to the lake flats. The key is to keep deep water close by like a ditch or channel. Lake Jocassee Trout: Fair. Captain Steve Pietrykowski reports that trout fishing is still decent on Lake Jocassee with fish in a true summer pattern. They are concentrated in deep water in the main lake. The best depth range is now 60-80 feet of water, and both spoons and live bait will still catch fish. However, live bait has been more productive. In order to beat the daytime heat it is still worth a try to night fishing around the intakes. Suspending medium shiners and nightcrawlers 30-40 feet down is catching some fish. Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Slow to fair. The last few weeks have been tough on the lake for bass. As the temps cool down the fish should start moving shallower. Right now they are suspended around the main lake. As activity picks up you can expect some schooling. Go with top water or drop shots. Lake Hartwell Striped bass: Slow. The fishing has really deteriorated over the last few weeks. Your best bet is in the creek mouths and along the old river run around 35-50 feet. Little schooling is reported. Crappie: Improving. Best results at night around bridges in 17-25 feet of water and over timber from 17 to 30 feet. Use minnows, but some jigs have produced.

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Emma (Ciara Bravo) plays one of the patients on the new series “Red Band Society,” premiering Wednesday at 9 p.m. on FOX.

At first glance, a show about kids fighting terrible diseases in a children’s hospital might sound depressing, but “Red Band Society,” premiering Wednesday at 9 p.m. on FOX, is so much more than that. It does have drama, but there is also a great deal of humor. It is a comingof-age series about unlikely friends who band together to help each other through the bad and the good. The way into the story is through 12-year-old Charlie (Griffin Gluck), a coma patient who knows everything that is going on around him. Though he can only speak to his friends when they are under anesthesia or asleep, he’s able to get his messages across. The friends include newcomer Jordi (Nolan Sotillo), Leo (Charlie Rowe), Dash (Brian “Astro” Bradley), Emma (Ciara Bravo) and another newcomer, Kara (Zoe Levin). These kids may be seriously ill, but they refuse to be defined by that. Creator Margaret Nagle, who comes from a family of doctors, has intimate knowledge of what happens in a pediatric facility like the one on the show. “About 85 percent of the kids that go to the hospital with any one of these diseases in this situation recover,” she says. “So, it’s really about the time you spend in the hospital and how it changes you and what you learn. What if you were able to learn what life is actually about when you’re young enough to do something about it? “I had a brother who was in a coma, and I grew up in pediatric

hospitals, and so I found them to be the most uplifting, the most hilarious – the black humor, the fun, the getting to know the kids that you would never know in any other situation – and these walls fall down. So yes, there are serious things that these kids are going to have to face, but it is not a show that has a body count, unlike other shows that are on TV. That’s not where the show lives.” While the kids can get up to some pretty crazy antics, they are well cared for by the staff at the hospital. It’s not an easy job taking care of patients who aren’t old enough to understand the complexities of what’s happening to them. Nurse Jackson (Oscar winner Octavia Spencer), who believes in tough love but is all heart, runs the pediatric ward. Dr. Jack McAndrew (Dave Annable) is one of the country’s top pediatric surgeons and does his best to keep his patients healthy and happy. Kenji (Wilson Cruz) may be one of the coolest orderlies on the planet, while Nurse Brittany Dobler (Rebecca Rittenhouse) is new to the ward and is often the comic relief. “The doctors and the nurses and the orderlies in pediatrics, they’re different from the rest of the hospital and other areas of medicine,” Nagle says. “This is something they are driven to do. They want to be there in this job. Sometimes they’re working out something in their own life, childhood, someone they couldn’t save, someone that they loved, that they lived with. Obviously, I’m working out some issues here. But they bring that into

their work. And so the backstories on these adult characters are incredibly rich and textured and layered. Kids in hospitals, often their parents can’t be there every day. They have jobs. They have work. They get transferred. There are other kids. So, the adults are standing in as parents as well. And when you talk to people in children’s hospitals, this is part of their job. So, they’ve all got backstories and relationships with each other as well that lead them there.” “The thing that Margaret does so beautifully,” adds Spencer, “is that you think it’s going to be about sick kids in the hospital, which is a downer. But I was surprised by how uplifting it was. And then to realize that kids do spend that much time in a hospital and go through some of the normalcies of wanting to go to dances and then maybe having a dance or all of the ups and downs of adolescence in that. All of us, actually, have been to some of the children’s hospitals around the country. “We were at one hospital and there was a baby with leukemia, and it was just sort of odd but beautiful that everybody there took turns answering the phone and holding the baby. I thought somebody brought their baby to work for the day, or didn’t have childcare. And they were like, ‘Oh, no. This is a patient. His parents can’t be here because they work, so we take turns. He needs stimulation. He needs to be out.’ It just made me realize how truthful the script is to real life, and I think that’s why it works.”

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