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BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com The City of Sumter has new emergency warning devices at two locations.

Crews installed Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System on Tuesday at the Aquatics Center, 1115 S. Lafayette Drive, and Palmetto Tennis Center, 400 Theatre Drive. “The mayor (Joe McElveen) and councilman (Charlie) Burns use those facilities a lot, and they were concerned about public safety,� said Shelley Kile, city communications director. “In South Carolina, we have a very extensive storm season, and they wanted to make sure everyone is protected. Sometimes lightning comes up whether or not it looks like it will.�

Sensors measure and analyze the electrostatic fields in the atmosphere, and if lightning is predicted in a 3-mile radius, the system activates with a 15-second horn blast and strobe lights.

Upon hearing the warning, park users must leave the park and seek appropriate shelter.

The system will continue to check every 30 seconds for the potential energy necessary for a lightning strike.

The horn will stop, but the strobe lights will continue until the situation is clear. “To signal you can go back in the park and come out of shelter, there will be three short, 5-second blasts,� Kile said.

The devices will be aimed at the parks, but depending on the weather and atmospheric conditions, the siren sound will be audible for up to three-quarters of a mile, she said. “We want to make sure MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM the public is aware because Mitch Price from Thor Guard installs a lightning prediction system on top of the when they go off, that can Aquatics Center on Tuesday afternoon. The system will alert swimmers to inclement be a pretty loud sound,�

weather before lightning begins to strike. The City of Sumter also had the same deSEE LIGHTNING, PAGE A10 vice installed at the Palmetto Tennis Center with players’ safety in mind.

Smith, Weeks will review rules, standards, transparency as part of their roles on new committee

BY JOE KEPLER joe@theitem.com A pair of Sumter legislators in the South Carolina House of Representatives has been appointed to a new committee formed Monday.

The 17-member group, formed under acting House Speaker Jay Lucas, aims to provide self-examination and new changes to the way the House operates. This comes on the heels of House Speaker Bobby Harrell’s indictment on nine counts that vary from using campaign funds for personal use to false campaign reporting.

State Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, was appointed the chairman of the newly created Special House Rules & Pro- SMITH cedures Review Committee.

State Rep. David Weeks, DSumter, will also sit on the committee.

The group will look at the day-to-day goings-on of the House and its rules in their current form, hold open-foWEEKS rum meetings with the public and consider feedback from House members and the public to increase transparency and accountability. “This is a difficult and turbulent time for the House, but it’s an opportunity for the House to examine how the House operates,� said Smith, who also serves on the Ethics and Ways and Means committees. “These rules have been in effect for a long, long time, and it’s time for us to have a top-to-bottom review.�

Among the items to be considered that Smith said he will pursue are new standards for term limits for the House speaker and limiting hiring and firing powers to allow committee chairmen to appoint their own staff.

In gathering members of the staff, Lucas conferred with Smith to select a diverse group of voices.

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SLED chief testifies agents need access to records Keel says despite new rulings, documents are necessary for investigating S.C. child deaths

BY MEG KINNARD The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s top cop asked legislators Tuesday to ensure that

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During its first meeting, the panel discussed the effects of two recent rulings that deal with interpreting the state’s FOI law.

In July, the state Supreme Court ruled that autopsies are

medical records and therefore fall under privacy provisions of the open records law.

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VA to host claims, eBenefits workshop The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia Regional Office, will host a claims and eBenefits workshop from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday at the office, 6437 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia.

Veterans, their family members and military service members are encouraged to attend the workshop which will cover topics such as: Disability Claims and Appeals Process, eBenefits enrollment, and the Principles of Service Connected Ratings.

VA staff will also be available to help veterans file claims or learn more about their VA benefits.

Persons interested in attending are asked to RSVP as soon as possible to Workshop.VBACMS@va.gov with name, number attending and contact information.

Instructors will be on hand to help veterans and families establish eBenefits accounts online and navigate through the resources available.

Area stores not among suspended Dozens of stores have been suspended from selling lottery tickets in South Carolina, but none of them are in Lee, Sumter or Clarendon counties, said Holli Armstrong with the South Carolina Education Lottery on Tuesday.

The suspended stores were reportedly involved in the operation of illegal gambling machines.

Each of the stores was contacted by the lottery officials and suspended for six months, Armstrong said, based on a provision in the stores’ contracts.

According to SCEL, about 4,000 stores sell lottery tickets in the state.

Police charge 2 in armed robbery Two men are in custody in connection with an armed robbery in the parking lot of an Alice Drive BURGESS sandwich shop.

The incident happened before 6 p.m. Saturday. Reports indicate a man was sitting in his vehicle when he was MCDUFFIE approached by two men. One of the men was armed and demanded the victim hand over everything he had. When the victim refused, one of the suspects reached into the victim’s pocket, taking his wallet. The two men then fled by vehicle.

The two men were later seen getting out of a vehicle and running into a wooded area off Wesmark Boulevard.

James Lee McDuffie, 28, of 104 Gate St., was found later that day during a search of the area. He was arrested and charged with armed robbery and conspiracy.

The second suspect, Tywan Burgess, 30, of 104 Dixie Drive, was arrested Tuesday by Sumter police and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force at Foxworth and Maney streets after a short foot chase. He is charged with armed robbery, conspiracy and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Both McDuffie and Burgess are being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center pending bond.

Attempted murder suspect sought Sumter police are looking for a man they think intentionally struck a pedestrian with his vehicle related to an ongoing dispute between the two men.

Eric Christopher Hamilton, 26, of 1508 Lewis Road, is wanted on an attempted murder charge HAMILTON in connection to an incident that happened about 3:17 p.m. Saturday on Magnolia Street off Calhoun Street.

Hamilton is described as standing about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds and having black hair and brown eyes.

Police said the victim, 21, was walking toward Main Street from Magnolia when he was approached by the suspect’s vehicle. The victim turned around and began running before being hit from behind by the vehicle.

The victim was transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center, where he was treated and released for minor injuries.

Anyone with information about Hamilton’s whereabouts is asked to call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. Tips can be made anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-CRIMESC. A cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.

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From left, Ken Bernard, Carolyn Alston, Anna Scott and Ashley Mims host a Patriot Day bake sale on Sept.

11 at Central Carolina Technical College. The proceeds will benefit the Student Nutrition Access Center, which provides groceries to CCTC students in need. The campus organization also sold stars for $1 in memory of or in support of current and past “patriots.”

CCTC food pantry helps students in need

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com After one of Central Carolina Technical College’s staff members attended a national conference a few years ago and learned of a survey that showed about 17 percent of college students didn’t receive the proper daily nutrition at that time, the CCTC faculty, staff and students set out to make sure they were serving their students in the classroom and at home.

Ken Bernard, financial aid counselor, said they started doing a little research and looking at colleges and universities in and out of state that ran food pantries. They also talked to local churches and United Ministries before deciding to start the Student Nutrition Access Center.

According to an article published in The Washington Post in early April, the number of colleges and universities that have started food banks in the past six years has steadily increased with more than 120 of them being established in 2014.

Colleges and universities all across the country have start-

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ed different initiatives — including voucher programs — to assist students in receiving proper nutrition every day.

“We have about 4,300 students, which means about 700 of them weren’t getting the proper nutrition,” Bernard explained. “We didn’t have the resources to provide food for 700 students, so we said what if we try to help out and provide 10 percent of that, so 70 students each month.”

Bernard explained that the school’s nutrition center has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia where they can purchase items at lower prices, and they have also had some donations from Piggly Wiggly on Broad Street and United Ministries. The nutrition center is open four days a week every other week, and Bernard said the center is always looking for help from the community to make sure some of the students who are seeking to further their education

are also well fed.

The group of faculty, staff and students at the nutrition center also organize bake sales, silent auctions and other fundraisers to help raise money to purchase food to provide for students.

“We welcome every donation and are always looking for resources to help us out and keep our shelves stocked,” Bernard said. “We usually give 12 items of food to students, and we’re located in one of the school’s outer buildings so students can come pick up their food items and put them right in their car before heading home if they may be embarrassed.”

In the past few years that the Student Nutrition Access Center has been in operation, Bernard said they normally serve between 60 and 80 students during the weeks they’re open.

Bernard said they are open to partnering with the Sumter community organizations and residents interested in donating to the food bank as they create awareness of this issue that schools and nonprofit organizations are now addressing all over the country.

Hilton honored for 34 years

Hydrant flow tests today, Thursday The City of Sumter will perform fire hydrant flow tests on East Newberry Avenue, South Lafayette Drive, East Red Bay Road, Murphy Street, Ruger Drive and Brent Street between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. today and Thursday.

Water customers in the surrounding areas may experience temporary discolored water. Direct any questions or concerns to City of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558.

At a recent Sumter School District administrators meeting, state Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, presented Johnny Hilton with a resolution from the S.C. House of Representatives to honor his 34 years of service to Sumter as an educator. Hilton served as principal of Millwood Elementary School for 25 years.

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Junior Mary Margaret Munn, above left, throws a whipped cream pie in the face of senior Brandon Harbour as part of a pep rally before the first home varsity game of the season.

Below, senior Will Watson reacts to sophomore Sallie Spencer throwing a pie in his face.

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To raise awareness for ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Wilson Hall senior Walker Ard and junior Sam Watford douse Headmaster Fred Moulton with a bucket of ice water. The varsity cheerleading squad, led by senior and captain Carter Dwight, recently sponsored a Pie the Player pep rally before the first home varsity game of the season. Held on Spencer Field, five senior football players volunteered to have a pie thrown in their face by randomly selected students. Bruce Lane, head football coach, was to receive the final pie, but as a surprise to the students, he challenged the headmaster to take the ice bucket challenge to raise awareness for ALS if more students cheered for Moulton to receive the ice water than for Lane to receive the pie.

The students unanimously cheered for Moulton to be doused with the ice water.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Levinge Taylor, 37, of Dalzell, was charged with driving under suspension, third offense, during a traffic stop about 12:45 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Stark and Brockington streets.

STOLEN PROPERTY A prepaid card containing a balance of $1,134 was reported stolen from a car in the 3800 block of Broad Street just after 2 p.m. Friday.

Items valued at $500 were reported stolen from a home in the 1000 block of Leflore Drive about 7:30 a.m. Monday. The home’s doors also sustained a reported $800 in damage during the incident.

An air-conditioner compressor valued at $1,500 was reported stolen Sunday from a residence in the 1200 block of Coffey Street.

A Maytag washer and dryer set valued at $550 was reportedly stolen from a shed in the second block of Harry Avenue between Aug. 5 and Sunday afternoon.

An estimated $1,855 worth of merchandise was reported stolen from an apartment in the second block of Warren Court just after 11:40 p.m. Saturday.

DAMAGED PROPERTY A vehicle was reportedly stolen from a yard in the 700 block of Shedricks Lane between Friday and Saturday and found crashed into a tree about a quarter-mile away about 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Senators: DSS must quickly hire caseworkers

BY SEANNA ADCOX The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s Department of Social Services must hire more caseworkers now to stem a child welfare crisis, not wait until legislators pass a budget next year, state senators told agency officials Tuesday.

The Senate panel investigating DSS directed the acting director to create a plan within two weeks for getting certified and trained caseworkers on the job as soon as possible.

South Carolina’s vulnerable children can’t wait for a budget process that creates a twoyear delay, said Sen. Joel Lourie, D-Columbia.

“We are in crisis mode,” Lourie said. “We’ve not improved caseloads at all. This is an inferno blowing out of control.”

Tuesday’s hearing was the panel’s ninth since January.

Acting director Amber Gillum had intended to discuss the agency’s improvement efforts since Lillian Koller resigned

‘We are in crisis mode. We’ve not improved caseloads at all. This is an inferno blowing out of control.’

SEN. JOEL LOURIE, D-COLUMBIA in June amid escalating, bipartisan calls for her ouster.

That included a plan to seek $10 million in the 2015-16 budget for 202 employees, including 81 supervisors.

Senators pounced on data from the agency showing just five additional county-level employees working child welfare cases, compared to May, despite the panel’s focus on the issue and the agency saying it had hired dozens of additional caseworkers.

Deputy director Jessica

Hanak-Coulter cautioned that the numbers don’t reflect people in training or not yet assigned a case. But she acknowledged that job turnover has been a problem. The agency says it wants to raise caseworkers’ salaries and create advancement opportunities that don’t require becoming a supervisor.

The agency also says it needs 109 caseworkers to meet its goal of 24 children per worker for most types of cases and a 20:1 ratio for foster care cases.

Senators asked Gillum to determine how much money the agency has in reserves that it can use to hire immediately. The Cabinet agency could also ask the Budget and Control Board — headed by Gillum’s boss, Gov. Nikki Haley — for an emergency loan.

In at least three counties, child welfare caseloads continue to top 100 children for some employees. Those are Aiken, Lexington and Richland, where the panelists live.

“How in the hell can anybody manage that kind of caseload?” Lourie asked. “All they’re doing is moving paperwork. The problem is on the front line. I’m appalled at the data.”

He predicted that “there will be more tragedies.”

Last week, authorities revealed that a Lexington County father confessed to killing his five children and then dumping their bodies in Alabama. Social workers visited the family a dozen times during the past three years to investigate abuse accusations but never found anything serious enough to take the children away, according to documents DSS released Thursday.

Previous hearings have focused on the deaths of children in Richland and Charleston counties.

The panelists did not question DSS officials on the Lexington County case. Chairman Tom Young, R-Aiken, said they agreed to honor requests by law enforcement, including State Law Enforce-

ment Division Chief Mark Keel, to stay away from the issue while the investigation is ongoing.

Lourie said the turnover numbers point to part of the problem. DSS spreadsheets suggest 30 percent of employees currently working Lexington County cases were not on the job in May. The turnover appears to be worse in Richland County, which Haley said in May was under a corrective plan that included hiring more people.

Koller had insisted that caseworkers were responsible on average for six cases, and the agency did not need more staff. The claim infuriated senators who said it didn’t match agency data or complaints they heard from constituents. Asked to explain the inconsistencies, Gillum said only that she couldn’t speak to the former director’s actions.

Haley, who had repeatedly backed Koller, accepted the director’s resignation just before senators planned to take up a no-confidence resolution.

Poverty rate drops for the first time since 2006

BY JESSE J. HOLLAND The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The poverty rate in the United States has dropped for the first time since 2006, bringing a bit of encouraging news about the nation’s economy as President Obama and Congress gear up for midterm elections.

The Census Bureau, in its annual look at poverty in the United States, said that the poverty rate in 2013 was 14.5 percent, down from 15 percent in 2012. The decrease in the poverty rate was attributed to the growth in yearround employment by 2.8 million jobs in the United States, government officials said.

White House officials cheered the positive information in the census release.

“There is reason to believe that this progress has continued into 2014, as the labor market has strengthened and millions have gained health insurance coverage,” said Jason Furman and Betsey Stevenson, members of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. “At the

same time, the data also offer a clear illustration of the large amount of work that remains to strengthen the middle class in the wake of the worst recession since the Great Depression.”

The median household income for families was $65,587 in 2013, and $31,178 nonfamily households, which also was not statistically different from the 2012 levels. However, census officials said that income is 8 percent less than it was in 2007, the year before the United States entered the recession.

Officials also say that the number of children under 18 in poverty declined from the previous year for the first time since 2000.

The number of children in poverty dropped from 21.8 percent in 2012 to 19.9 percent in 2013, and the number of children in poverty also declined from 16.1 million to 14.7 million.

The official poverty level is based on a government calculation that includes only income before tax deductions. It excludes capital gains or accumulated wealth, such as home ownership. As

a result, the rate takes into account the effects of some government benefits, such as unemployment compensation. It does not factor in noncash government aid such as tax credits and food stamps.

A family of four is considered to be living in poverty if it brings in less than $23,830 in a year. A person is considered to be living in poverty if he or she makes less than $11,890.

The report also said that Hispanics were the only major race or ethnic group to have a statistically significant change in their poverty rate and the number of people in poverty. In 2013, the poverty rate for Hispanics

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Census officials said those numbers cannot be compared with previous year numbers because they changed the way they asked the question on their surveys.

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The poverty rate for nonHispanic whites was 9.6 percent in 2013, and there were 18.7 million non-Hispanic whites in poverty. The 2013 poverty rate was 27.2 percent for blacks and 10.5 percent for Asians, and there were 11 million blacks and 1.8 million Asians in poverty.

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More children live to age 5; work still to be done

BY LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — More of the world’s children are surviving to their fifth birthday, but 6.3 million still died last year, mostly from preventable causes, the U.N. children’s agency said Tuesday.

That’s nearly 17,000 young children dying every day. And while death rates have been cut in half since 1990, the world still is short of meeting a goal of a two-thirds decrease in child mortality by next year, the report by the United Nations Children’s Fund said.

“We’re building momentum in many countries in the poorest parts of the world,” said Dr. Mickey Chopra, UNICEF’s head of global programs. The challenge is to spread what works.

India and Nigeria together accounted for more than a third of all the deaths, with their large populations. The world’s highest rate of child mortality was in Angola, with 167 deaths for every 1,000 live births. By region, the greatest burden is in sub-Saharan Africa, with a rate of 92 deaths for every 1,000 live births.

By comparison, the U.S. rate is 7 deaths for every 1,000 live births.

But a country’s economic status doesn’t mean it can’t make progress, the report stressed. Every region has made major gains since 1990. It found that eight of the 60 countries with particularly high child mortality had lowered their rates by more than twothirds since 1990: Malawi, Bangladesh, Liberia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, East Timor, Niger

BY THE NUMBERS 6.3 million children died last year, mostly from preventable causes

17,000 young children die every day

167 for every 1,000 Angola’s child mortality rate for live births

92 for every 1,000 Sub-Saharan Africa’s child mortality rate for live births

7 for every 1,000 United States’ child mortality rate for live births Source: United Nations children’s agency

and Eritrea.

The 6.3 million figure is about 200,000 fewer deaths than in 2012.

Pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria account for about a third of all the under-age-5 deaths, the report found.

Chopra told The Associated Press that pneumonia and diarrhea are so widespread because they are easily transmittable.

But he said those illnesses, along with malaria, are easily preventable with relatively inexpensive antibiotics. “It is very, very easy to prevent those three diseases from killing kids,” Chopra said. “An antibiotic is 10, 20 cents, and that saves the life basically.”

Newborns, in the first month of life, make up 44 percent of the deaths. “We’re making much faster progress with the older children,” Chopra noted.

But some simple interventions can help, he said, includ-

ing newer vaccines against childhood diarrhea and pneumonia.

For newborns, early breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, also called kangaroo care, are hugely important, Chopra added. Even in parts of Africa and Asia where women are more likely to give birth at home, families may swaddle the infant rather than letting mom’s body warm the baby and, by resting on her chest, allowing for breastfeeding on demand.

How do poor countries take the steps needed to lower child mortality? In a second report issued Tuesday, researchers took a close look at 10 low- and middle-income countries that are making progress — and found that specific health programs, such as vaccinating children or having skilled health workers at childbirth, account for only half of those countries’ improvements.

Importantly, there was no one formula for success. The Success Factors project examined Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Laos, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda and Vietnam and found a variety of strategies tailored to different populations.

‘It is very, very easy to prevent those three diseases (pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria) from killing kids. An antibiotic is 10, 20 cents, and that saves the life basically.”

DR. MICKEY CHOPRA, UNICEF’S HEAD OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS In Nepal, for example, thousands of female health volunteers visit homes to give immunizations, family planning materials and information on infant care.

In Peru, more women are giving birth in hospitals or birthing clinics.

But things like clean water, improved sanitation and better roads are key to those health efforts, the report found.

“It is not enough to know where a clinic is. You also need roads to get there,” noted lead researcher Shyama Kuruvilla of the World Health Organization’s Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, which coordinated the project.

Educating girls and increasing women’s participation in politics and the workforce played a role, too, the Success

Factors project concluded.

“They can get a job and earn and have the resources to assure the health of themselves and their families,” Kuruvilla explained.

In Rwanda, for example, 64 percent of parliamentarians are women, and China, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Vietnam have developed industries that employ more women, the report said. UNICEF likewise found newborn mortality rates lower for educated mothers.

Both health and social programs are necessary, said UNICEF’s Chopra.

Educating a woman so that she knows her infant needs vaccination doesn’t help if there are no vaccines, but “it can’t just be all about delivery of things. It has to be about empowering people to demand the things,” he said.

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Street gangs tone down use of colors, tattoos

BY DAVE COLLINS The Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — Nearly gone are the gang days of the 1980s and ’90s, when the Bloods wore head-to-toe red, the Crips wore blue and Latin Kings wore black and gold.

Gangs from coast to coast have toned down their use of colors and are even removing or altering tattoos to avoid being easily identified by police and witnesses, law enforcement officials say.

Today, the most you might see is part of a red handkerchief hanging out of a back pocket or a gold-and-black baseball cap, said Johnmichael O’Hare, a Hartford police sergeant who monitors gangs.

“Many of them don’t wear colors. They tell us they’re not in gangs,” O’Hare said.

“They’re trying to avoid detection from law enforcement.”

Gang members also don’t want to stand out because they are committing more white-collar-type crimes, such as credit card and identity thefts, authorities say.

“If you want to go into Macys or Neiman Marcus and use a fraudulently obtained credit card and you have all these tattoos, it’s more difficult,” said William Dunn, a Los Angeles police detective and author of the 2007 book “The Gangs of Los Angeles.”

Another impetus: laws passed in several states making it easier for police to target gangs.

In Connecticut, officials can use racketeering laws once reserved for the mob to go after

gangs. In Los Angeles, court injunctions allow police to enforce nighttime curfews and arrest people for hanging out in public and wearing gang colors.

“So we don’t see so much wearing of the colors. We don’t see so much of the tattooing,” Dunn said.

When it comes to going to prison, gang members also don’t want to be identified because they’ll be placed in more restrictive conditions for security reasons, officials say.

Wearing colors has long been a way for gang members to show solidarity, but the FBI says gang members are indeed shying away from displaying identifiers. Often the only time colors and other identifiers are now displayed is at gang functions and funerals, according to the FBI’s 2013 National Gang report.

While gangs are showing their colors less, they have given police another way to identify them — their use of Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.

“Today they declare themselves gang members on the Internet,” O’Hare said.

Still, he said, their detectionavoiding efforts on the street have made police officials’ jobs a little harder. Hartford officers now have to get up close to identify gang members, he said. On a recent day, officers stopped a group of youths in commonplace Tshirts and shorts breaking a loitering law and made them all sit down.

O’Hare, interested in gathering information on gangs, got several of them to pull up

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Hartford, Connecticut, police Sgt. Johnmichael O’Hare shows other officers information from the city’s gunshot location program. The system uses microphones on the street to alert police to gunshots. O’Hare said gang members are shying away from wearing their colors in an effort to avoid being detected by authorities. their sleeves and pull down their shirt collars, revealing telltale tattoos of the Los Solidos gang — theater masks with the words “laugh now cry later” and the letters TSO for The Solid Ones, the English translation of their group’s name. Officers then let the youths go — but kept their names and suspected gang affiliations in the event of future encounters.

In addition to well-established gangs like the Bloods and Latin Kings, police are

dealing with smaller, neighborhood-based street gangs that can be just as violent and often wear no colors or tattoos at all, law enforcement officials say. The neighborhood gangs usually are friends who grew up together and claim several blocks as their territory, O’Hare said.

One such neighborhood gang in Hartford, Money Green/Bedroc, often wore the kind of athletic jerseys popular among kids nationwide, according to a state grand jury

report issued in December.

The reputed leader, Donald Raynor, was arrested last year.

Raynor, 29, is now on trial in state court in Hartford on a murder charge and awaits trial in five other cases involving attempted murder charges.

Police say he led the particularly violent gang, which sold drugs and had “hit squad” enforcers who were involved in shootings of rivals in 2007 and 2008. Raynor has pleaded not guilty in all the cases.

Billing for elective abortion under scrutiny

BY RICARDO ALONSOZALDIVAR The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A nonpartisan congressional agency is raising new questions about compliance with a key compromise on abortion that allowed the federal health care law to pass in 2010.

The Government Accountability Office said in a report released late Monday that only 1 of 18 insurers it reviewed was separately itemizing a charge for coverage of elective abortions on enrollees’ bills.

That detail is important because the original compromise that President Obama sealed with anti-abortion Democrats stipulated that no federal funds would be used to pay for elective abortions. Instead, private health plans covering the procedure would collect a separate premium, which would be segregated from federal subsidies for other medical services.

Although abortion is a legal medical procedure, longstanding federal laws prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to pay for it, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.

The new GAO review did not address the fundamental question of whether federal subsidies under the health law are being used for elective abortions, but abortion opponents said the findings underscore their view that the compromise is an accounting gimmick.

In a written response, the Health and Human Services Department said it “acknowledges that additional clarification may be needed” when it comes to the health law’s provisions on abortions.

The report also found that some insurers were unaware of a requirement in the law that they notify policyholders if they cover elective abortions. Abortion opponents have complained that it’s very difficult for average consumers to determine whether or not their plan covers the procedure. Abortion supporters say they would also like clearer information.

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Once-troubled reverse mortgages poised for rebound

BY HOPE YEN The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Advertised as a path to an affordable retirement, federally insured reverse mortgages are showing signs of a rebound, drawing the scrutiny of regulators seeking to reduce historically high default rates that have cost the government billions.

Industry analysts expect strong growth as the housing market improves, particularly in once hard-hit Sun Belt areas including Phoenix, Miami and San Diego, California, and aging Americans find value in growing old in their homes.

They are also being boosted by high-appreciation, gentrifying neighborhoods in older cities such as New York’s Brooklyn borough.

Analysts say they expect continued interest as the leading edge of 78 million baby boomers approach 70, the age when a person typically begins to consider a reverse mortgage. A poll by Gallup in April found that 68 percent of Americans ages 50 to 64 said they were “very” or “moderately” worried about having enough money in retirement.

A reverse mortgage allows borrowers 62 or older to receive a line of credit or lump-sum or monthly cash payments off the accumulated equity in their homes. The loan comes due when the borrower dies, moves or sells the house. The borrower’s heirs are not liable if the loan balance exceeds the value of the home — FHA covers the risk. Reverse mortgages have been pitched in slick TV ads featuring actor Henry Winkler and former U.S. Sen. Fred

‘Reverse mortgages will be a lifeline for millions of Americans in retirement in the years to come.’

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Myles Griffin, 74, poses for a photograph in front of his home in Philadelphia. Griffin has lived with his wife for 40 years in their three-bedroom row home and after retiring three years ago, the couple signed up for a reverse mortgage in May. Thompson.

Philadelphia, where many families have lived in the same close-knit neighborhoods for generations, has ranked at the top for reverse mortgages awarded since 2011, according to an analysis of Federal Housing Administration data for The Associated Press by Reverse Market Insight, a California-based company. This year, Philadelphia was followed by Los Angeles, Washington and Chicago.

After retiring from his newspaper ad sales job two years ago, Myles Griffin and his wife took out a reverse mortgage in May to supplement their Social Security income. The couple

took out loans worth nearly $30,000 on the home they have lived in for 40 years in a working-class neighborhood of northeast Philadelphia to help pay off credit card bills and remodel their kitchen — leaving open the option to tap into some of the remaining equity later if needed.

“We had a look at whether we wanted to move into a senior living facility, but that was more expensive, so we decided to stay with the house,” Griffin said. “We like our neighbors very much so this was the best way to go.”

Reverse mortgages haven’t always worked well. After the housing boom, many Ameri-

cans took advantage of flexible lending terms to quickly draw large amounts of cash, later falling into financial trouble during the extended economic downturn.

To cover projected losses of $70 billion over a 30-year period, FHA was forced last year to receive a $1.7 billion emergency cash infusion from the Treasury, due in large part to losses from reverse mortgages during the downturn. The total projected losses, the most recent available, don’t reflect recent home-price increases, decreasing losses on its portfolio and other changes. Congress last year gave the agency new authority to tighten lending rules.

In the coming weeks, FHA, a division of the Housing and Urban Development Department, is expected to finalize its proposed rule requiring loan applicants to undergo a detailed financial assessment. It’s aimed at reducing a current default rate of 10 percent, roughly double the level of regular mortgages.

The agency also has limited the amount of upfront payments a borrower can receive and recently reissued stern guidance to lenders to curtail

deceptive marketing of reverse mortgages.

While HUD has power to issue warning letters, revoke a lender’s approval or initiate other sanctions, the Government Accountability Office and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggested in 2009 and 2012 that HUD may not have actively monitored marketing practices during the run-up of reverse mortgages in the late 2000s.

The latest guidance is intended to ensure “lenders know we’re keeping a watchful eye on their marketing and advertising practices,” said FHA Commissioner Carol Galante.

In the first half of the year, 27,648 reverse mortgages were issued worth $7.2 billion, according to FHA data. Although lower than the same period in 2013, Reverse Market Insight, which analyzed the data, said it expected this year’s total value to exceed the low in 2012, when 52,883 reverse mortgages were issued at a value of $12.7 billion.

Overall loan volume and applications have also been up in recent months, a leading indicator of increases in reverse mortgages, the company said.

At the peak in 2009, more than 111,000 reverse mortgages were issued worth $31.2 billion.

And this is likely to continue to be a popular option for many.

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Exploring ‘graveyard of ships’ near San Francisco Researchers examine historic wrecks during expedition at islands

BY TERENCE CHEA The Associated Press GULF OF THE FARALLONES NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY — Federal researchers are exploring several underwater sites where ships sank while navigating in the treacherous waters west of San Francisco in the decades after the Gold Rush.

During the past week, a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration used a remote-controlled underwater vehicle, equipped with sonar and video cameras, to examine and record the historic shipwrecks.

The five-day expedition was part of a long-term archaeological survey of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, which covers about 1,300 square miles of the Pacific Ocean off the Northern California coast.

NOAA researchers say more than 300 ships have wrecked in the gulf, where heavy fog, strong winds and protruding rocks have bedeviled many vessels heading in and out of San Francisco Bay — especially before arrival of sonar and other navigational technologies.

“The Gulf of the Farallones is a graveyard of ships,” said James Delgado, NOAA’s maritime heritage director. “Every one of these accidents, every one of these sinkings, has its

An octopus swims by a mystery tugboat Friday that was found by the NOAA research vessel Fulmar off the California coast.

Federal researchers are exploring more than a dozen underwater sites where they think ships sank after the Gold Rush.

An undersea robot is seen on the deck of the NOAA research vessel Fulmar near the Farallon Islands, off the coast of San Francisco.

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own dramatic story to tell.”

The Associated Press accompanied the NOAA team on a research cruise Friday, when they used the underwater vehicle to explore three po-

tential shipwreck sites near the Farallon Islands, a chain of rocky outcroppings about 30 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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the Farallones and sank in 1863.

After the researchers dropped the remote-controlled vehicle about 300 feet onto the target site, they watched video monitors that showed the underwater video footage in real time.

The sonar revealed the outlines of what appears to be a clipper ship, but the researchers didn’t see any physical remains of the Noonday, leading them to think it was buried under the sediment.

“Noonday is there. The sonar is very clear. But there’s just nothing sticking above the seabed,” Delgado said.

When they dropped the underwater vehicle on the third target, they found the wreckage of the SS Selja, a 380-foot cargo steamship that sank west of Point Reyes on Nov. 22, 1910.

Selja was transporting goods from China to San Francisco in heavy fog when it collided with another ship, the SS Beaver. Two Chinese crew members were lost, but the rest of the Selja crew was rescued.

Cameras on the NOAA team’s underwater vehicle revealed the remains of Selja, lying overturned on its starboard side with its hull broken in multiple places. The wreckage had become part of the marine ecosystem, home to numerous fish, sea anemones and other plant life.

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House panel: Agency mishandled GM recall

BY JOAN LOWY AND TOM KRISHER The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The government’s auto safety agency should have discovered General Motors’ faulty ignition switches seven years before the company recalled 2.6 million cars to fix the deadly problem, a House committee majority charged Tuesday in a new report.

The report by Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee raised serious questions about the agency’s ability to keep the public safe as cars become more complex.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration misunderstood how vehicles worked, lacked accountability and failed to share information, according to the report, which was issued the same day that a Senate panel led by Democrats is scheduled to hold a hearing on the matter.

“It is tragic that the evidence was staring NHTSA in the face and the agency didn’t identify the warnings,” Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Michigan, said in a statement. “NHTSA exists not just to process what the company finds but to dig deeper. They failed.”

At least 19 people died in crashes caused by the faulty switches in GM small cars like the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion. The company admits knowing about the problem for at least a decade, but it didn’t recall the cars until February. The delays caused numerous crashes that resulted in deaths and injuries. Lawmakers have said they expect the death toll to rise to near 100.

NHTSA already has fined GM the maximum $35 million for failing to report information on the switches to the agency, but Upton said NHTSA was part of the problem. The committee, he said, will continue to look for solutions.

An agency spokeswoman said NHTSA was preparing a response to the House committee’s assertions.

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s consumer protection subcommittee was holding a hearing later Tuesday on ways to improve the auto safety agency. Acting NHTSA Administrator David Friedman and officials from the auto industry, safety advocacy groups and a government watchdog

‘NHTSA exists not just to process what the company finds but to dig deeper.

They failed.’

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN FRED UPTON, R-MICHIGAN office were slated to testify.

NHTSA received consumer complaints about the switches for years but didn’t order a recall investigation. GM officials also knew for at least a decade that the switches — which can shut off while the vehicle is moving, disabling the air bags and other key systems like power steering and power brakes — were faulty and causing accidents.

The House committee said in its report that a Wisconsin state trooper sent a report to NHTSA in 2007 about a crash that killed two teenage girls.

The air bags failed to inflate in the crash, and the trooper was able to link that to ignition switches that can slip out of the “run” position. The agency also commissioned two outside investigations that reached the same conclusion, yet no one at NHTSA connected the information, and the agency never pushed for a recall.

The agency rejected a proposal to start an investigation, relying on a “generalized trend analysis” of consumer complaints that showed the GM cars didn’t stand out from comparable vehicles. NHTSA’s outdated perception of how air bag systems worked “contributed to the years of delay in identifying this defect,” the report stated.

A 2007 report on the Wisconsin crash for NHTSA by Indiana University was updated to include a reference to a GM service bulletin to dealers telling them that the switches could unexpectedly slip out of the “run” position. Yet NHTSA investigators told the committee they didn’t know about the bulletin until after GM recalled the cars in February, the report stated.

Also, NHTSA investigators didn’t understand how advanced air bags worked and instead based their assessment of GM’s problems on outdated knowledge of older systems.

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Kenneth Feinberg, a prominent compensation expert hired by GM, said he has received claims related to 125 deaths, and 19 of the deaths have been verified as related to the faulty switches in some GM cars.

NHTSA understood the connection between the ignition switch position and air bag deployment — not only in GM vehicles, but in all vehicles,” the report said.

Since then, the agency has opened an investigation into ignition switches industrywide and how they affect air bag inflation.

The ignition switch problems forced GM to do a companywide safety investigation that triggered 65 recalls covering more than 29 million cars and trucks so far this year.

“The agency is not doing the job which it has the capacity to do, and people are at risk as result,” said auto safety advo-

cate Joan Claybrook, a former NHTSA administrator.

Sen. Claire McCaskill, DMissouri, the Senate panel’s chairman, has introduced a bill that would eliminate the $35 million cap on the amount the safety agency can fine automakers like GM and give prosecutors greater discretion to bring criminal charges for auto safety violations, including up to life in prison for violations resulting in death.

The government already has enough authority to address situations where it feels larger penalties are needed, said Rob Straussberger, an Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers vice president who is slated to

testify at the hearing.

“The Alliance does not believe that increasing fines for the auto sector or potentially criminalizing interactions between auto manufacturers, suppliers and NHTSA will make vehicles safer,” he said in prepared testimony provided to The Associated Press.

On Monday, attorney Kenneth Feinberg, a prominent compensation expert hired

by GM, said he has received claims related to 125 deaths, and 19 of the deaths have been verified as related to the faulty switches. The rest are under review or awaiting documentation.

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HOUSE FROM PAGE A1 Of the 17 members, nine are Republican and eight are Democrat, including the House majority and minority leaders, respectively. One of the Democratic voices on the board with Smith is fellow Sumterite Weeks.

Weeks already serves as the vice chairman of the House Ethics Committee and is a voice Smith wanted to have on the committee.

Smith said Weeks’ selection was an easy choice, adding him to the committee “because of the respect he commands in the body and the trust the body has in him. It’s one of the attributes our speaker pro tempore wanted to have on the committee.”

Weeks could not be reached for comment by press time.

The panel will have a quick turnaround, as Smith said it will be receiving testimony and public comment next Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Statehouse, 1100 Gervais St. in Columbia.

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been in the works for years.

“Four or more years ago, I was talking to Judge (Ernest A.) Finney (Jr.), and he said, ‘Joe, we used to have sirens that could get the word out to people. Could we do something like that now?’” McElveen said.

“We’re just trying to do things to make the community safer and make sure we can get the word out to individuals.”

Finney is a longtime Sumter resident and a retired Supreme Court chief justice.

Following research, the city administration used $16,000 from the parks

FROM PAGE A1 said Nick Shorter, administrative services director who focuses on risk management.

Fliers will be placed in the parks and surrounding communities, Kile said.

Also, the systems will only be active while the parks are open, so they won’t go off overnight after the parks close, she said.

The idea for such a system has

RECORDS FROM PAGE A1 Aaron Jacobs, who was shot by police in 2010.

Police initially said Jacobs fired on officers, but the autopsy report — obtained by the paper from a different source — said there was no gunshot residue on Jacobs’ hands and he was shot in the back.

The ruling left little guidance on what, if anything, coroners must release to the public about suspicious deaths in their counties.

In making his case, Keel referenced

the recent deaths of five Lexington County children. Authorities said 32-year-old Timothy Ray Jones Jr. killed his three boys and two girls, wrapped their bodies in trash bags and drove around for days across several states with their decomposing bodies before dumping them on a rural hilltop in Alabama.

Keel noted that his agents investigate child deaths alongside some nonofficers, with whom he said law enforcement must still be able to share the necessary records and discuss the cases in confidence.

Keel said that before the court’s

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ruling, SLED had been releasing autopsy reports when requested under the Freedom of Information Act. Some information in those reports was redacted, Keel said, and they were only released after cases were closed.

“We think that is vital, that the cause of death not be shielded from the public,” South Carolina Press Association executive director Bill Rogers told the panel, stressing that such information should still be released to more than just law enforcement.

“They can redact any medical information that they want.”

Panel members also discussed another recent court decision that said there’s no requirement to list the topics to be discussed at a public meeting — and if there is an agenda, it can be changed during a meeting.

Tiger Wells of the Municipal Association of South Carolina said his group encourages its members to continue using agendas but said clarity is needed on the procedure for making any changes.

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Mark Sanford’s ongoing saga with himself

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ASHINGTON — As a South Carolinian, it befalls me to examine the peculiarities afflicting our former governor and now-congressman Mark Sanford, who, contrary to decorum and taste, continues to demand attention.

Yes, that Mark Sanford — the erstwhile Appalachian Trail wanderer who in 2009 found himself not out hiking, as his gubernatorial staff had reported, but befuddled and besotted in Argentina Kathleen with his longtime soul Parker mate, Maria Belen Chapur.

Fast forward through a tearful news conference, during which Sanford all but plummeted to a fainting couch confessing his infidelity, through his high-profile separation from his wife, Jenny, then next to his mysterious re-election to the congressional seat he held prior to becoming governor and ... wait, fire the writer!

COMMENTARY Not even a credulous soap opera viewer would buy a tale so tawdry and ridiculous. Not only is it not credible, it’s also pathetic. Moreover, leading men do not long hold an audience after they cry over themselves.

These events also remind us of two tropes in no danger of dismissal: Love is a form of temporary insanity; and antisecessionist James Petigru’s 1860 assessment of his state as “too small to be a republic and too large to be an insane asylum.”

Fast forward again to a few days ago. Sanford, apparently finding unbearable his irrelevance and growing obscurity, decided to drop his manly charade and write a torturously long Facebook entry in which, among other true confessions, he announced the end of his engagement to Chapur.

“Dice qué?” asked Chapur from Paris, where she had just spent a honeymoon-ish few days with Sanford.

Chapur knew they were no longer engaged, but she didn’t know that Sanford had an-

nounced it on Facebook until, like President Obama’s occasional receipt of awful news, she heard it from the media.

In Paris, Chapur had hoped for a wedding date but was offered instead another twoyear engagement. In light of which, one wonders what ever attracted at least two women to Sanford, whose charms remain elusive.

In his global missive, Sanford explained that he simply couldn’t drag Chapur through any more of this nasty business with his wife (oh, he noticed?), which recently included a request that Sanford submit to a psychological examination before he is allowed to spend time with their youngest son, now 16.

This request is doubtless difficult for Sanford but under the circumstances is hardly misplaced. Come to think of it, a state Department of Psychological Welfare might not be wasted.

“What is it about South Carolina?” is a question I’m frequently asked. From the former governor’s mindless meanderings to the recent assault of the reality show “Southern Charm,” starring

former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel, this baffling state seems determined to besaint the besotted and magnify the man-child.

With such public exemplars as Sanford and Ravenel, something, indeed, seems aloft — a shift away from the Southern stereotypes the national media love to exploit to a proud narcissism that knows no shame.

Traditionally, South Carolina has been stubbornly defiant, bellicosely belligerent and heartbreakingly wounded by the humiliation imposed by its invasion and conquest.

Now that everyone suddenly loves South Carolina — at least its beaches, its plantations and its crown jewel, Charleston — the natives are busting to pirouette on a pedestal. Add to these sudden tendencies the pestilential narcissism that breeds in social media like “skeeters” in the Lowcountry marshes and you’ve got the Sanford & Ravenel Show.

A combo more frat house than Statehouse, they are the new fine-feathered fellows in the aviary of flighty men.

Ravenel, who comes from

an old, well-regarded Charleston family and made a fortune on his own, is inexplicably trying to unseat the soon-to-be venerable Sen. Lindsey Graham. (He isn’t quite old enough yet.) Ravenel doesn’t stand a chance of winning because, among other things, he’s not a serious person. Just watch the show, if you can stand it.

And then there’s that thing about Ravenel serving 10 months in prison after a drug conviction.

Thus one wonders, why run? The answer can only be to try to fill that bottomless trough of narcissistic need.

I have a better idea for these two that rids the public of a nuisance and also might satisfy them. Put the two of them in a house together, get the cameras rolling, and document their bro-ish exploits.

Call this one “Southern Smarm.” Or, better yet, “Gamecocks.”

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2014, Washington Post Writers Group

COMMENTARY

‘Lord,’ the immaculate punctuation

D

uring those halcyon days back in my quiet, unassuming small hometown of Opelika (not so long ago), I was taken aback by some dialogue I heard at a city council meeting I was covering.

“Lord, we just ask you, Lord, to bless this day, Lord.

Lord, we love you, Lord, and, Lord, we just want you to continue Cliff to love us, McCollum too, Lord, as you see fit, Lord.”

This was the start of a prayer that continued for several minutes, and I listened with rapt attention as the blesser continued his Lord-laced offering to the Almighty.

By the time he had finished his supplication, I had counted more than 60 uses of the word “Lord” within a two-minute-or-so prayer.

I thought it was an isolated incident until two more public prayers I was privy to also drifted into repeated “Lord” usage, peppering sentences with Lords left and right, giving the ears little to no amount of time before yet another “Lord” was barreling its way toward us.

However, upon further reflection, I can’t help but notice that, in its written form, what I’ve come to term “Lordspeak” appears to actually be a verbal indicator for punctuational usage.

Each “Lord” uttered by the devout parishioners seems to be some form of Almighty-approved comma or period.

Let’s dissect our example

sentences from our unknowing source: “Lord, we just ask you, Lord, to bless this day, Lord.”

The first Lord is the “indicator lord,” as it informs us we are talking to the Lord, Father God — proper noun, King of the Universe, God. It similarly informs God Almighty that our prayer is being addressed specifically to him, not any of those shady, made-up deities like Xenu or the alien king that lives inside of Stan Lee. The second Lord is the “superfluous lord,” the usage of the word the sentence could actually survive without.

It’s the extra information “Lord,” just in case someone woke up mid-prayer and wasn’t sure if we were still in a Christian nation.

The final Lord: the “allstop lord,” signifying the end of a sentence and the almost immediate arrival of another “indicator lord.”

I don’t wish to demean or belittle the power of prayer.

I am fully aware of the difference prayer makes in a life, as I pray and am prayed for every day.

But an occasionally wise person once told me a phrase I tend to stand by: “Prayers are not to the Lord; prayers are for the benefit of human listeners.”

Just try not to let “lording” distract you from conveying a simple, clear message to Him, especially in front of an audience of believers.

Some of us can get so distracted by small things that we miss the important ones.

Cliff McCollum is managing editor of the Gulf Coast Newspaper Group. He can be reached at cmccollum@ gulfcoastnewspapers.com.

Multiculturalism has failed

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erman Chancellor Angela Merkel declared that in Germany, multiculturalism has “utterly failed.” Both Australia’s ex-prime minister John Howard and Spain’s ex-prime minister Jose Maria Aznar reached the same conclusion about multiculturalism in their countries. British Prime Minister David Cameron has warned that multiculturalism is fostering extremist ideology and directly contributing to homegrown Islamic terrorism. UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage Walter said the UnitWilliams ed Kingdom’s push for multiculturalism has not united Britons but pushed them apart.

It has allowed for Islam to emerge despite Britain’s JudeoChristian culture. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said the roots of violent Islamism are not “superficial but deep” and can be found “in the extremist minority that now, in every European city, preach hatred of the West and our way of life.”

The bottom line is that much of the Muslim world is at war with Western civilization.

There’s no question that the West has the military might to thwart radical Islam’s agenda.

The question up for grabs is

COMMENTARY whether we have the intelligence to recognize the attack and the will to defend ourselves from annihilation.

Multiculturalism is Islamists’ foot in the door. At the heart of multiculturalism is an attack on Western and Christian values. Much of that attack has its roots on college campuses among the intellectual elite who see their mission as indoctrinating our youth. In past columns, I’ve documented professorial hate-America teaching, such as a UCLA economics professor’s telling his class, “The United States of America, backed by facts, is the greediest and most selfish country in the world.”

The U.S. is a nation of many races, ethnicities, religions and cultures. Since our inception, people from all over the world have immigrated here to become Americans. They have learned English and American history and celebrated American traditions and values. They have become Americans while also respecting and adapting some of the traditions of the countries they left behind. By contrast, many of today’s immigrants demand that classes be taught — and official documents be printed — in their native language. Other immigrants demand the use of Shariah, practices that permit honor killing and female genital mutilation.

Multiculturalists argue that different cultural values are morally equivalent. That’s nonsense. Western culture and values are superior. For those who’d accuse me of Eurocentrism, I’d ask: Is forcible female genital mutilation, as practiced in nearly 30 sub-Saharan African and Middle Eastern countries, a morally equivalent cultural value? Slavery is practiced in Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad and Sudan; is it morally equivalent? In most of the Middle East, there are numerous limits placed on women, such as prohibitions on driving, employment and education. Under Islamic law, in some countries, female adulterers face death by stoning, and thieves face the punishment of having their hand severed. In some countries, homosexuality is a crime punishable by death.

Are these cultural values morally equivalent, superior or inferior to Western values?

Multiculturalism has not yet done the damage in the U.S. that it has in western European countries — such as England, France and Germany — but it’s on its way. By the way, one need not be a Westerner to hold Western values. Mainly, you just have to accept the supremacy of the individual above all else.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. © 2014 CREATORS.COM

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Hillcrest High School Class of The Sumter Chapter of the Inter1977 will hold a 37-year class national Association of Adminisreunion celebration on Oct. trative Professionals (IAAP) 11 at Catchall Masonic Lodge. meets at 5:30 p.m. on the For information, contact Elea- second Thursday of each norOlden@gmail.com, Vanes- month in the Bultman Confersaplayland@yahoo.com or ence Room at USC Sumter. lin.5580@hotmail.com.

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Navy and Marine Corps shipSumter High School Class of mates who served on the USS 1975 will hold a 40-year class Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from reunion celebration May 291944 through 1976 and the USS 31, 2015. Send all addresses Columbus (SSN-762) past and to cindyd27@juno.com. present, to share memories The Walker Gamble High School and camaraderie with old Alumni Association Inc. reunion friends and make new ones, committee will hold a recontact Allen R. Hope, presiunion weekend Sept. 26-28 at dent, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Walker Gamble Elementary Wayne, IN 46815-4505; (260) School, New Zion. For further 486-2221 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; fax details, write to WGHS Alum(260) 492-9771; or email at ni Assoc. Inc., P.O. Box 335, hope4391@verizon.net.

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DAILY PLANNER

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A shower early; partly cloudy

Mainly cloudy, a shower; humid

Nice with variable cloudiness

Clouds and sun; breezy, nice

Partly sunny and comfortable

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Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 55%

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Winds: NE 4-8 mph

Winds: NNE 4-8 mph

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Bulldoze through your chores.

Don’t turn down help or be afraid to ask for it if necessary. Diplomacy will get you what you want and keep people coming back to support you in your effort to reach your goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get out and network with new people and form new friendships or work relationships. Lay your cards on the table and discuss your plans to promote and present your skills and strategy. Include someone you love in your plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stop waiting and start doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take a Nothing will happen if you don’t creative approach to your pursuits take initiative. Money matters may and see what transpires. You’ll be in be uncertain, but if you stick to an affectionate mood and your what you know and do best, you’ll interests will direct you to a specific find a way to bolster your income. person who shares your values, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ethics and plans for the future.

Uncertainties will mount regarding CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotions will flare up, making it important to focus on being mindful and helpful to those you encounter. Honesty will pay off, and although it may not bring you the news you want to hear, you will find out where you stand.

an emotional matter. Stick close to home and you’ll avoid a mishap or delay likely to occur if you travel.

Go over your personal papers and make sure everything is in order.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get along with others and accept the way things are going. How you react now will have an impact on the way future prospects unfold.

The more adaptable you are, the further you will go. Romance will improve your personal life.

for a positive way to develop new interests, friendships or financial growth. Your uniqueness will lead to greater options. Romance will be prominent and making plans to do something entertaining will improve your relationship with someone special.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Personal improvements will help you put your best foot forward LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make when dealing with work-related creative changes that will point you matters. Interviews, updating your in a direction better suited to your resume and discussing future plans skills, knowledge and experience. will all lead to a lifestyle change Not everyone will agree with your that makes you feel good about plans, but if you follow your heart, future prospects. you won’t be sorry with the results. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look

Gaffney 77/60 Spartanburg 78/61

Greenville 77/61

Columbia 84/65

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 82/65

Aiken 84/63

ON THE COAST

Charleston 87/69

Today: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 82 to 87.

Thursday: A thunderstorm, except a little rain in northern parts. High 80 to 86.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 81/61/pc 67/49/s 88/74/pc 67/49/s 87/72/t 93/70/pc 88/74/t 73/58/s 84/71/t 75/58/s 90/76/t 75/64/pc 78/63/s

7 a.m. yest.

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Sunrise 7:06 a.m.

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

trace 4.30" 2.12" 29.96" 39.35" 35.51"

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

SUN AND MOON

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Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

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Today: Clouds and sun with a shower.

Winds northeast 4-8 mph.

Thursday: Occasional rain. Winds eastnortheast 4-8 mph.

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Today Hi/Lo/W 75/55/pc 83/61/t 86/63/t 87/69/t 79/69/t 87/69/t 77/60/pc 80/64/pc 84/65/t 81/64/t 76/65/pc 79/64/t 80/64/sh

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Thu. Hi/Lo/W 78/57/r 84/68/t 81/67/r 82/63/t 84/68/t 75/58/r 78/59/r 79/59/r 84/68/t 79/61/r 83/69/t 80/65/r 76/59/r

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Reduce

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CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 Thursday, 7 p.m., district office, Turbeville

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Arguing will hold you back. Take responsibility for your actions. Put joint ventures on hold until you have a better idea of what’s expected of you. Find out the cost involved in anything you want to undertake before you make a commitment.

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The last word ARIES (March 21-April 19): in astrology Doing for EUGENIA LAST others is fine, but once in a while consider what’s best for you.

Don’t labor over what doesn’t happen when it’s what does happen that requires your undivided attention. Free time will allow you to follow a dream.

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PREP FOOTBALL

Making the right moves

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Sumter High School’s Xzavion Burson (1) crosses the goal line on a punt return during the Gamecocks’ 35-12 victory over Lakewood at J. Frank Baker Stadium on Friday. Burson was named The Sumter Item Special Teams Player of the Week.

Burson, Lowder, McGinnis, Devitt earn Player of the Week honors

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The Laurence Manning Academy varsity football coaching staff tries to get a feel at the start of every game who or what the opposition is focusing on and in turn put the ball into the hands of the player who can best combat that strategy.

On Friday against Heathwood Hall, it was Adam Lowder’s turn to carry the

load for the Swampcats, and he responded in good fashion.

The LMA quarterback rushed for 157 yards and five touchdowns on 22 carries in a 52-13 victory. For his efforts, Lowder has been selected The Sumter Item Offensive Player of the Week.

Lowder will be honored at the weekly breakfast meeting of the Sumter Touchdown Club Presented by FTC on Friday beginning at 7:15 a.m. at the Quality Inn located on

Broad Street Extension. The other selections are Manning outside linebacker Timothy Devitt for defense, Wilson Hall offensive tackle Thomas McGinnis for offensive lineman and Sumter’s Xzavion Burson for special teams.

The players are selected by The Sumter Item sports department based on nominations from local high school coaches.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

LOWDER OFFENSIVE PLAYER

DEVITT DEFENSIVE PLAYER

MCGINNIS

BURSON

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

SPECIAL TEAMS

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CLEMSON FOOTBALL

USC FOOTBALL

Tigers aim to upset ’Noles

Carolina needs focus against Commodores

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has seen too many underdog success stories to worry about what others think of his team’s chances at top-ranked Florida State this week.

Swinney said the 22nd-ranked Tigers (1-1) have practiced with confidence and urgency in prepping for the SemiSWINNEY noles (2-0), their Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and the perception they have less chance of winning this time than a year ago in their 51-14 Death Valley debacle.

Clemson is a 20-point underdog, a massive margin for a game between ranked opponents.

Swinney recalled his senior season at Alabama in 1992 when the Crimson Tide were two-touchdown underdogs to No. 1 Miami. But Alabama

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BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Steve Spurrier figures he’s got an equally difficult task getting No. 14 South Carolina ready for Vanderbilt as he did last week for Georgia.

Spurrier said while the Gamecocks (2-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) may have picked up a big victory over then-top-10 ranked Georgia, they are not close to being a dominant team that can take wins for granted. So they are not overlooking the struggling MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM Commodores (1-2, 0-1).

South Carolina’s Pharoh Cooper attempts to make a move on a “We are trying to get better.

Georgia defender during the Gamecocks’ 38-35 victory last Sat- I hope we are. If we think we urday. USC will have another crucial SEC East test when it trav- are a pretty good team just beels to Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday to face Vanderbilt. cause we beat Georgia with a

lot of good breaks, we are fooling ourselves,” Spurrier said Tuesday.

South Carolina got several fortunate bounces to preserve last week’s 38-35 victory, Spurrier said. Georgia’s all-SEC kicker Marshall Morgan missed two field goals and a Bulldogs’ intentional grounding penalty from the Gamecocks’ 4 late in the fourth quarter proved very costly.

The victory may have saved South Carolina from its first 0-2 SEC start since 2008, but it’s not how the Gamecocks have gone 11-2 the previous three seasons.

Spurrier said the Vanderbilt he’s watched seen on tape is a

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NASCAR

Grand jury to weigh case against NASCAR’s Stewart

BY CAROLYN THOMPSON The Associated Press A grand jury will decide whether NASCAR driver Tony Stewart will be charged in the August death of a fellow driver at a sprint car race in upstate New York, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

Ontario County District Attorney Michael Tantillo said he made the decision to

present the case to a grand jury after reviewing evidence collected by county sherSTEWART iff’s investigators.

Tantillo could have determined there was not enough evidence to support charges and dropped the case, but instead announced his deci-

sion more than a month after Stewart’s car struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. at a dirt-track race on Aug. 9.

In a statement, Stewart said he respects the time and effort authorities have spent “investigating this tragic accident.”

“I look forward to this process being completed, and I will continue to provide my full cooperation,” he said.

Stewart spent three weeks in seclusion before returning for the final two races of the Sprint Cup season. He did not make the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field, and finished 18th in the first Chase race Sunday at Chicagoland.

Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero spent weeks investigating the accident at

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Munich -- Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich (FOX SPORTS 1).

2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Match from Barcelona, Spain -- APOEL vs. Barcelona (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

3:30 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Arizona or Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado (MLB NETWORK).

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

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Washington at Atlanta (ESPN, SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

7 p.m. -- College Soccer: Georgetown at Princeton (ESPNU).

10 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Seattle at Los Angeles Angels (ESPN).

COLLEGE FOOTBALL The Associated Press

Los Angeles Oakland Seattle Houston Texas

82 76 68 63

67 73 82 87

.550 .510 .453 .420

11/2 71/2 16 21

W 94 83 80 67 57

L 56 66 69 83 92

Pct .627 .557 .537 .447 .383

GB – 101/2 131/2 27 361/2

MONDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore 5, Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 1, N.Y. Yankees 0 Kansas City 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Houston 3, Cleveland 1 Detroit 8, Minnesota 6 L.A. Angels 8, Seattle 1

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

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.

Texas at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

SCHEDULE

(Subject to change)

THURSDAY

SOUTH Ark.-Pine Bluff (1-1) at Alabama St. (2-1), 7:30 p.m.

MIDWEST Auburn (2-0) at Kansas St. (2-0), 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

EAST Holy Cross (2-1) at Harvard (0-0), 7 p.m.

SOUTH UConn (1-2) at South Florida (1-2), 8 p.m.

SATURDAY

EAST Monmouth (NJ) (2-0) at Duquesne (12), Noon Brown (0-0) at Georgetown (1-2), Noon Iowa (2-1) at Pittsburgh (3-0), Noon Fordham (2-1) at Columbia (0-0), 12:30 p.m.

Maryland (2-1) at Syracuse (2-0), 12:30 p.m.

James Madison (2-1) at Villanova (11), 12:30 p.m.

Maine (1-1) at Boston College (2-1), 1 p.m.

Cornell (0-0) at Colgate (0-2), 1 p.m.

Albany (NY) (2-0) at Rhode Island (02), 1 p.m.

Bucknell (2-0) at Sacred Heart (3-0), 1 p.m.

Delaware St. (0-3) at Temple (1-1), 1 p.m.

Lehigh (0-2) at Yale (0-0), 1 p.m.

Norfolk St. (0-3) at Buffalo (1-2), 3:30 p.m.

Rutgers (2-1) at Navy (2-1), 3:30 p.m.

UMass (0-3) at Penn St. (3-0), 4 p.m.

Howard (1-2) vs. Morgan St. (1-2) at East Rutherford, N.J., 4 p.m.

NC Central (1-2) at Towson (1-2), 6 p.m.

CCSU (1-2) at Dartmouth (0-0), 7 p.m.

Oklahoma (3-0) at West Virginia (2-1), 7:30 p.m.

SOUTH Troy (0-3) at Georgia (1-1), Noon Georgia Tech (3-0) at Virginia Tech (2-1), Noon Tulane (1-2) at Duke (3-0), 12:30 p.m.

Morehead St. (1-2) at Davidson (1-2), 1 p.m.

Penn (0-0) at Jacksonville (1-1), 1 p.m.

E. Kentucky (3-0) at UT-Martin (1-2), 1 p.m.

Stetson (1-2) at Birmingham-Southern (0-2), 2 p.m.

VMI (1-2) at Samford (1-1), 3 p.m.

Tennessee Tech (1-1) at Tennessee St. (2-1), 3 p.m.

Florida (2-0) at Alabama (3-0), 3:30 p.m.

North Carolina (2-0) at East Carolina (2-1), 3:30 p.m.

Louisville (2-1) at FIU (1-2), 3:30 p.m.

Army (1-1) at Wake Forest (1-2), 3:30 p.m.

West Alabama (2-0) at Jacksonville St. (1-1), 4 p.m.

New Hampshire (1-1) at Richmond (2-1), 4 p.m.

Coastal Carolina (3-0) at Florida A&M (0-2), 5 p.m.

Alcorn St. (2-1) at MVSU (0-2), 5 p.m.

The Citadel (0-2) at Charleston Southern (3-0), 6 p.m.

Wofford (1-1) at Gardner-Webb (1-2), 6 p.m.

Miles (1-1) at Hampton (0-3), 6 p.m.

Ave Maria (0-2) at Mercer (2-1), 6 p.m.

Chowan (1-1) at NC A&T (2-1), 6 p.m.

Presbyterian (2-1) at NC State (3-0), 6 p.m.

Furman (2-1) at SC State (1-2), 6 p.m.

Bethune-Cookman (2-0) at UCF (0-2), 6 p.m.

Charlotte (3-0) at Elon (0-2), 7 p.m.

Grambling St. (0-3) at Jackson St. (21), 7 p.m.

Mississippi St. (3-0) at LSU (3-0), 7 p.m.

Bryant (3-0) at Liberty (2-1), 7 p.m.

Northwestern St. (1-2) at Louisiana Tech (2-1), 7 p.m.

Middle Tennessee (2-1) at Memphis (1-1), 7 p.m.

Appalachian St. (1-1) at Southern Miss. (1-2), 7 p.m.

Lafayette (1-1) at William & Mary (21), 7 p.m.

Georgia Southern (1-2) at South Alabama (1-1), 7:30 p.m.

South Carolina (2-1) at Vanderbilt (12), 7:30 p.m.

Clemson (1-1) at Florida St. (2-0), 8 p.m.

MIDWEST E. Michigan (1-2) at Michigan St. (11), Noon W. Illinois (2-1) at Northwestern (0-2), Noon S. Illinois (3-0) at Purdue (1-2), Noon Bowling Green (2-1) at Wisconsin (11), Noon Robert Morris (0-3) at Dayton (1-1), 1 p.m.

Marshall (3-0) at Akron (1-1), 2 p.m.

Marist (0-3) at Drake (1-2), 2 p.m.

Valparaiso (0-2) at William Jewell (11), 2 p.m.

Austin Peay (0-2) at E. Illinois (0-3), 2:30 p.m.

N. Arizona (2-1) at South Dakota (12), 3 p.m.

Cent. Michigan (2-1) at Kansas (1-1), 3:30 p.m.

Utah (2-0) at Michigan (2-1), 3:30 p.m.

Montana (2-1) at N. Dakota St. (3-0), 3:30 p.m.

Texas St. (1-1) at Illinois (2-1), 4 p.m.

San Jose St. (1-1) at Minnesota (2-1), 4 p.m.

Indiana (1-1) at Missouri (3-0), 4 p.m.

N. Colorado (1-1) at N. Iowa (0-2), 5 p.m.

Taylor (2-1) at Butler (1-1), 6:30 p.m.

Miami (Ohio) (0-3) at Cincinnati (1-0), 7 p.m.

Stony Brook (1-2) at North Dakota (12), 7 p.m.

Idaho (0-2) at Ohio (1-2), 7 p.m.

Wis.-Oshkosh (0-2) at S. Dakota St. (2-1), 7 p.m.

SE Louisiana (2-1) at SE Missouri (12), 7 p.m.

Ball St. (1-2) at Toledo (1-2), 7 p.m.

Murray St. (1-1) at W. Michigan (1-1), 7 p.m.

St. Francis (Pa.) (1-2) at Youngstown St. (2-1), 7 p.m.

Miami (2-1) at Nebraska (3-0), 8 p.m.

MLB STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W Baltimore 90 Toronto 77 New York 76 Tampa Bay 73 Boston 66 CENTRAL DIVISION W Detroit 84

Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota WEST DIVISION

L 60 72 73 78 84

Pct .600 .517 .510 .483 .440

GB – 121/2 131/2 171/2 24

L 66

Pct GB .560 –

Boston (Buchholz 8-8) at Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 5-10), 7:05 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 9-10) at Baltimore (B.Norris 13-8), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 6-4) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 9-7), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Sale 12-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 12-10), 8:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Carrasco 7-5) at Houston (Oberholtzer 5-11), 8:10 p.m.

Detroit (D.Price 14-11) at Minnesota (Gibson 11-11), 8:10 p.m.

Seattle (Paxton 6-2) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 12-9), 10:05 p.m.

Texas (D.Holland 1-0) at Oakland (Samardzija 4-5), 10:05 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Texas at Oakland, 3:35 p.m.

Boston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

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

W 86 75 73 72 69

L 63 75 76 79 81

Pct .577 .500 .490 .477 .460

GB – 111/2 13 15 171/2

W 83 79 78 71 66

L 67 70 72 80 84

Pct .553 .530 .520 .470 .440

GB – 31/2 5 121/2 17

W 86 82 69 62 59

L 64 68 80 88 91

Pct .573 .547 .463 .413 .393

GB – 4 161/2 24 27

MONDAY’S GAMES

Miami 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Washington 4, Atlanta 2 Chicago Cubs 1, Cincinnati 0 L.A. Dodgers 11, Colorado 3 Arizona 6, San Francisco 2 San Diego 1, Philadelphia 0

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:15 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.

TODAY’S GAMES

L.A. Dodgers (Frias 0-0) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 13-11), 3:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 18-9) at Arizona (Delgado 3-4), 3:40 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 8-8) at Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 5-10), 7:05 p.m.

Miami (H.Alvarez 10-6) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 7-7), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (G.Gonzalez 8-10) at Atlanta (A.Wood 10-10), 7:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Corcino 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-2), 8:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Fiers 6-2) at St. Louis (Wainwright 18-9), 8:15 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 8-7) at San Diego (Stults 7-16), 10:10 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Boston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Washington at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EAST WL Buffalo 2 0 Miami 1 1 N.Y. Jets 1 1 New England 1 1 SOUTH WL Houston 2 0 Tennessee 1 1 Jacksonville 0 2 Indianapolis 0 2 NORTH WL Cincinnati 2 0 Baltimore 1 1 Pittsburgh 1 1 Cleveland 1 1 WEST WL Denver 2 0 San Diego 1 1 Oakland 0 2 Kansas City 0 2

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 52 30 0 .500 43 49 0 .500 43 45 0 .500 50 40 T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 47 20 0 .500 36 36 0 .000 27 75 0 .000 51 61 T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 47 26 0 .500 42 29 0 .500 36 53 0 .500 53 54 T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 55 41 0 .500 47 39 0 .000 28 49 0 .000 27 50

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Mayewood, Hillcrest get historic victories Mayewood Middle School’s football team defeated Alice Drive for the first time in school history on Tuesday, winning 14-6 in overtime at the AD field.

Mitchell Pollard led the Vikings in rushing 85 yards on 12 carries. Jordan Frierson had 57 yards while Tylek Anderson had 41 yards and a touchdown. JoVantae Jones had the other TD and ran for a 2-point conversion.

Anderson led the defense, recovering two fumbles and intercepting a pass. Jones had four tackles and two interceptions.

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SOCASTEE 3 SUMTER 2

HILLCREST 20

MYRTLE BEACH – Sumter High School lost its Region VI-4A opener on Tuesday, falling to Socastee 3-2 at the Socastee gymnasium.

Socastee won by the scores of 25-20, 23-25, 24-26, 27-25, 18-16.

The Lady Gamecocks, who fell to 7-2 overall, were led by Zuri Smith. She had 12 kills, six blocks and five service aces.

Aubrey Rickard had 27 assists, three aces and two kills.

Courtney Price had six kills and Brook Gentele had three.

BATES 0

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DALZELL – Hillcrest Middle School defeated Bates for the first time in school history on Tuesday, winning 20-0 at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium.

Josh Simon completed four of five passes for 112 yards and threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Imari Hurte for the Wildcats, who improved to 2-0 on the season. Simon also had a 20yard scoring and passed for a 2-point conversion.

Hurte recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown. Josh Goodman recovered a fumble and Jamar Ford and Caleb Welch each had a quarterback sack.

Marcus Hicks led the Bates defense with six tackles and a sack, while Terry Carson had five tackles.

John Henry rushed for 30 yards.

ORANGEBURG PREP 0

DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Orangeburg Prep 3-0 on Tuesday at Edens Gymnasium.

TSA improved to 8-2 on the season.

JV VOLLEYBALL SUMTER 2 SOCASTEE 1 MYRTLE BEACH – Sumter High School improved to 4-3 on the season with a 2-1 victory over Socastee on Tuesday at the Socastee gymnasium.

The Lady Gamecocks won by the scores of 18-25, 25-16, 15-8.

THOMAS SUMTER 2 ORANGEBURG PREP 0

DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Orangeburg Prep 2-0 on Tues-

day at Edens Gymnasium.

TSA improved to 8-1 on the season.

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY SHS TEAMS FINISH FOURTH The Sumter High School boys and girls teams finished fourth in their respective meets held on Tuesday at the SHS course.

The Gamecocks’ Brandon Post finished second overall and finished in a time of 19 minutes, 18 seconds. Tobias Favor was 13th in 22:03.

Manning won the boys meet.

In the girls meet, Riley Gallegos led the SHS girls with a seventh-place finish in a time of 27:47.

Camden won the meet and Manning was third.

JV GIRLS TENNIS THOMAS SUMTER 8 ROBERT E. LEE 1 BISHOPVILLE – Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Robert E. Lee Academy 8-1 on Monday at the REL courts.

SINGLES 1 – Mouzon (TSA) defeated Dickens 8-0.

2 – Houser (TSA) defeated Wheeler 8-0.

3 – White (TSA) defeated Groong 8-2.

4 – Townsend (TSA) defeated Sims 8-0.

5 – Averey (TSA) defeated Kirven 8-0.

6 – Peckham (TSA) defeated Atkinson 8-0.

DOUBLES 1 – Dickens/Wheeler (REL) defeated White/Averey 8-6.

2 – Townsend/Peckham (TSA) defeated Sims/Williams 8-0.

3 – Turner/Arrants (TSA) defeated Ewing/Hasilbor 8-1.

SPORTS ITEMS

McIlroy wins PGA player of the year award PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Rory McIlroy is the Vardon Trophy winner and the PGA of America’s player of the year for the second time.

McIlroy won the pointsbased player of the year award on the strength of his two majors at the British Open and PGA ChampiMCILROY onship. Winning two majors comes with a 50-point bonus. McIlroy also won the Bridgestone Invitational.

McIlroy had an adjusted scoring average of 68.62 to win the Vardon Trophy over Sergio Garcia (68.95).

The 25-year-old from Northern Ireland also won the PGA’s player of the year and the Vardon Trophy in 2012.

The PGA Tour awards a separate award for player of the year based on a vote of the players. Voting for that ends Sept. 25.

ATLANTA MAYOR TALKED TO 6 POSSIBLE HAWKS OWNERS ATLANTA — Mayor Kasim Reed said Tuesday he has already talked with six potential buyers of the Atlanta Hawks and expects a sale of the team to move quickly after racially charged comments by owner Bruce Levenson and general manager Danny Ferry.

Flanked by Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins and other city leaders, Reed said the crisis engulfing the NBA team would be solved “the Atlanta way” and predicted the franchise would come out stronger in the end.

COUGARS, EX-COACH REACH $400,000 SETTLEMENT

COLUMBIA — Fired College of Charleston coach Doug Wojcik had been paid $400,000 to settle potential claims against the school.

The school released financial terms of the settlement to The Associated Press on Tuesday after an

open records request.

Wojcik was fired last month amid allegations of verbal abuse. The school hired longtime Wichita State and Clemson assistant Earl Grant two weeks ago.

The school will assume $150,000 of the settlement with the rest coming from the state’s Insurance Reserve Fund.

As part of agreement, Wojcik agreed not to sue the College of Charleston.

CASTRICONE NEW CLEMSON BASKETBALL VOICE

CLEMSON— Clemson named Tony Castricone to take over play-by-play duties basketball radio broadcasts this season.

The school and multimedia rights partner Learfield Sports announced the move Tuesday. Castricone takes over for Pete Yanity, the longtime football and basketball announcer who was let go earlier this year.

From wire reports

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

WL 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 2

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 64 44 0 .500 47 27 0 .500 43 38 0 .000 28 60

WL 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 2

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 44 21 0 .500 47 58 0 .000 58 63 0 .000 31 39

WL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

T 0 0 0 0

WL 2 0 1 1 11 1 1

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 43 31 0 .500 57 46 0 .500 48 45 0 .500 25 51

Pct .500 .500 .500 .500

PF 48 41 42 47

PA 43 36 38 60

THURSDAY’S GAME

Baltimore 26, Pittsburgh 6

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Dallas 26, Tennessee 10 New England 30, Minnesota 7 Buffalo 29, Miami 10 Washington 41, Jacksonville 10 Arizona 25, N.Y. Giants 14 Cleveland 26, New Orleans 24 Cincinnati 24, Atlanta 10 Carolina 24, Detroit 7 San Diego 30, Seattle 21 St. Louis 19, Tampa Bay 17 Houston 30, Oakland 14 Denver 24, Kansas City 17 Green Bay 31, N.Y. Jets 24 Chicago 28, San Francisco 20

MONDAY’S GAME

Philadelphia 30, Indianapolis 27

THURSDAY

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

STEWART FROM PAGE B1 the small track in Canandaigua, several times saying investigators did not have any evidence to support criminal intent by Stewart. Ward had spun while racing alongside Stewart and then the 20-year-old climbed out of his car and walked down the track, waving his arms in an apparent attempt to confront the 43-year-old NASCAR veteran.

“Upon my review of all of the information contained in the entire investigation,” Tantillo said, “I have made the determination that it would be appropriate to submit the evidence to the grand jury for their determination as to what action should be taken in this matter.”

He said the law prevented him from saying when the case would be scheduled or who would be called as witnesses.

The sheriff asked in the days after Ward’s death for spectators to turn over photos and videos of the crash as investigators worked to reconstruct the accident. Among the things being looked at were the dim lighting, how muddy it was and whether Ward’s dark firesuit played a role in his death, given the conditions.

After Ward’s death, NASCAR announced a rule that prohibits drivers from climbing out of a crashed or disabled vehicle — unless it is on fire — until safety personnel arrive.

Stewart, who has 48 career Cup wins in 542 starts, is one of the biggest stars in the garage. From the small town of Columbus, Indiana, he has long been one of the most proficient drivers in racing, winning in every kind of series, from sprint cars to the elite

Sprint Cup Series. He has for years taken part in little races in nondescript towns because he loves the thrill of the high horsepower, lightweight cars skidding around the dirt.

He rarely made his schedule public, popping up when he pleased, and he was welcome at the clay track at Canandaigua Motorsports Park the night before the NASCAR race in nearby Watkins Glen. Instead, tragedy struck.

NASCAR spokesman Brett Jewkes said the series was closely following the case.

“We are aware of the completed investigation and the announced next steps,” he said. “We will monitor this process and stay in close contact with Stewart-Haas Racing. It would be inappropriate for NASCAR to comment on this case so we will continue to respect the process and authorities involved.”

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South Carolina players, above, celebrate converting the game-winning first down in Saturday’s 38-35 victory over Georgia on Saturday. USC running back Brandon Wilds, below, covers the ball while being tackled.

CAROLINA FROM PAGE B1

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Clemson wide receiver Artavis Scott celebrates after scoring his second touchdown during in a 73-7 victory against South Carolina State in Clemson two weekends ago. The Tigers will have their hands full this week as they travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to take on top-ranked Florida State.

TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 won the national title game, 34-13.

“Here’s the deal: We didn’t think of ourselves as underdogs, and this team doesn’t see themselves as underdogs,” he said Tuesday.

Still, it likely takes orange-tinted glasses to give the Tigers much hope against the Seminoles.

A year ago, the team was led by record-setting quarterback Tajh Boyd, an NFL first-rounder in receiver Sammy Watkins and 1,000yard rusher Rod McDowell — all gone from the offense.

While Florida State has had its share of players moving to the NFL, Winston’s steady hand is back in control and looking to build on an 18-game win streak in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both clubs.

Even worse for Clemson is the game’s location in Tallahassee where the Tigers are 3-11 all-time with its last win coming in 2006.

“I’m sure that nobody outside of Clemson believes that we can win this game,” defensive tackle Grady Jarrett said. “But we feel like we can win every game.

That’s our mindset.”

Florida State outlasted dangerous Oklahoma State 37-31 in its opener before defeating FCS opponent Citadel 37-12 the next week.

Clemson is still in transition, especially on offense with new quarterback Cole Stoudt and a new cast of receivers to fill in for Watkins and fellow NFL draftee Martavis Bryant. The group looked confident their first half at Georgia this season, picking up 276 yards. But the Tigers floundered down the stretch, gaining only 19 yards and one first down the rest of the way in a 45-21 loss.

The Tigers cranked up the attack a week later for a 73-7 win over Football Championship Subdivision opponent South Carolina State, which offensive coordinator Chad Morris saw as a confidence builder headed into Florida State.

Both the Tigers and the Seminoles had last week off to prepare for the contest, where the winner has gone on to the ACC Atlantic title and the league championship game since 2009.

All Swinney has heard since they last played was how the Tigers can’t beat Florida State. He tunes it out and believes his players have, too.

“Good Lord, if you pay attention to that stuff, we’d

TOP 25 SCHEDULE The Associated Press Thursday No. 5 Auburn at No. 20 Kansas State, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday No. 1 Florida State vs. No. 22 Clemson, 8 p.m.

No. 2 Oregon at Washington State, 10:30 p.m.

No. 3 Alabama vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m.

No. 4 Oklahoma at West Virginia, 7:30 p.m.

No. 6 Texas A&M at SMU, 3:30 p.m.

No. 8 LSU vs. Mississippi State, 7 p.m.

No. 11 Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan, Noon No. 13 Georgia vs. Troy, Noon No. 14 South Carolina at Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m.

No. 18 Missouri vs. Indiana, 4 p.m.

No. 19 Wisconsin vs. Bowling Green, Noon No. 21 BYU vs. Virginia, 3:30 p.m.

No. 24 Nebraska vs. Miami, 8 p.m.

all be going crazy around here,” he said. “I mean, we’ve won seven top-11 games since I’ve been the head coach I be you we were the underdog in all of them.”

Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams said the Seminoles aren’t taking Clemson lightly, despite the new faces on offense. “It’s a big test, it’s going to be just as good as Oklahoma State,” he said.

Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher has prepared for two Clemson quarterbacks in Stoudt and freshman Deshaun Watson. While Stoudt is more of a drop back passer, Watson is a dual threat to run and pass. Watson leads the Tigers with four touchdown passes.

Swinney has talked down any quarterback issues, solidly behind Stoudt as the starter and Watson as a promising newcomer who deserves some time. “It’s not a controversy, it’s a great situation is what it is,” Swinney said.

Every Tiger musts step up if Clemson can pull off the upset. Florida State has its flaws, even if those don’t show up too often, Swinney said.

“They’re not robots.

They’re humans,” Swinney said. “But you’ve got to find a way to win those competitive match ups. Because at the end of the day, it’s a simple game. If we go down there and we don’t win the turnover margin and they have more big plays, it’s probably going to be a long night for the Tigers.”

scrappy, fired-up team filled with pride — and one that could sting the Gamecocks if they’re not prepared. The season’s stats bear that out.

While the Commodores are last in SEC scoring offense, the Gamecocks are at the bottom in points given up a quarter of the way through the season. Where South Carolina has a clear advantage is in the passing game where it’s averaging 301 yards through the air.

Vanderbilt has managed less than half of that under first-year coach Derek Mason.

Spurrier won’t let such stats blind him to Vanderbilt’s strengths.

“Vandy plays tough, we have been watching them on tape,” Spurrier said.

“Their players play smart, play tough. Hopefully, we can go to Nashville and play like a good team.

Hopefully, we can play better as we continue going through the season.”

It was a season that some South Carolina fans thought would trend downward in a hurry after No. 6 Texas A&M’s surprising 52-28 win three games ago.

The Gamecocks defense gave up a school worst 680 yards of offense while their attack couldn’t match the Aggies precision passing game.

South Carolina found its footing a week alter with a 33-23 win over East Caroli-

na — the same Pirates who took down ranked Virginia Tech last weekend — before holding its own against powerful Georgia.

Vanderbilt’s Mason expects the same, gritty effort from South Carolina he saw it bring to the Georgia game.

“Coach Spurrier’s one of the most seasoned coordinators in the country, one of the best head coaches in the country, with a football team that’s 2-1 right now,” Mason said. “They understand where they’re at.

They’re playing with a sense of urgency,” Gamecocks tight end Cody Gibson said beating Georgia showed how the hard work the players put in would pay off. “Beating Georgia gave us life again,” he said.

Gibson said he and his teammates won’t slacken simply because they’re

three-touchdown favorites this weekend.

“If we can continue to keep winning, the sky is the limit this year,” he said. “We are going into Vanderbilt thinking the same thing, that’ll put us 2-0 in the SEC East. Our ultimate goal is to go to Atlanta and play for the SEC Championship so we are going into Vanderbilt and taking them as seriously as possible.”

That’s what Spurrier wants to hammer home this week when the stakes aren’t as large as a week ago. He’s built a 20-2 lifetime coaching mark over Vanderbilt by never looking past the Commodores — and will not start now.

“We’ve got a lot of room for improvement if we’re going to have a chance to have a big year,” the coach said. “So hopefully our guys know that.”

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Eagles make right calls in 30-27 win

BY MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Philadelphia made all the right calls Monday night.

In the end, Andrew Luck and the Colts made too many mistakes.

The Eagles turned two second-half turnovers, including an inexplicable late interception of Luck, into 14 points and eventually made a 36yard field goal as time expired to beat the Colts 30-27.

“I just saw the ball and went for that. Sometimes you get calls, and that’s none of our concern,” Eagles cornerback Malcolm Jenkins said of the game-changing interception. “We just know that was a great play for our defense at that time and for our team at that time. Something that we really needed that allowed us to go down and score and put us in position to win.”

The Eagles (2-0) have now won twice this season by overcoming 14-point deficits in the second half — only the fourth team in the NFL over the last 30 years to do that in consecutive weeks, according to STATS. Sure, there was plenty of credit to go around. From Jenkins’ key play to Nick Foles’ composure and Darren Sproles’ re-emergence as the Colts’ nemesis, everything went right for the Eagles when it had to.

Foles finished 21 of 37 for 331 yards with one touchdown. Sproles ran 19 yards for a touchdown, tying the score at 20, and took a short pass 51 yards down the field to set up the touchdown that

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Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by Indianapolis linebacker Josh McNary (57) during the Eagles 30-27 victory on Monday in Indianapolis. The Colts are now 0-2 to start the season while the Eagles are 2-0 after trailing by more than 15 points at halftime and completing the comeback in both games. tied the score at 27, too.

“We felt like we had that all day long. Not all day long but I think what they were giving us coverage-wise,” coach Chip Kelly said of the 51-yarder. “When their rush is getting to you, you have to do something to negate the rush and I think to negate the rush you have to use your screen game as a weapon.”

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NFL ROUNDUP

Criticism mounting for Vikings, Peterson MINNEAPOLIS — For as long as he’s been in the NFL, Adrian Peterson has been one of the most popular and most marketable stars in the league, an approachable superstar with the kind of inspirational comeback story that made him an endorser’s dream.

PETERSON Now that he is facing a felony charge of child abuse for spanking his 4-year-old son with a wooden switch, the Minnesota Vikings running back is facing criticism like he never has before. In the wake of the Vikings’ decision to allow Peterson to play while the legal process plays out in Texas, at least one team sponsor has suspended its relationship with the team, the governor has issued a public rebuke and stores are pulling Peterson merchandise from their shelves.

year of unsupervised probation Tuesday.

DAYTON: VIKINGS’ PETERSON IS ‘EMBARRASSMENT’

NFL HIRES EX-WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL FOR POLICY JOB

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton pressured the Vikings on Tuesday to suspend running back Adrian Peterson until an accusation of child abuse was resolved in the Texas legal system.

Dayton added his voice to those questioning the team’s decision to reinstate Peterson after benching him the week before. Peterson is accused of using a wooden switch to spank his 4-year-old son. He has said he was sorry for hurting the child but did not intend to and is not a child abuser.

NEW YORK — The NFL has hired a former White House official to help the league with legislative initiatives and work with teams on local and state issues.

The league on Tuesday announced the hiring of Cynthia Hogan as senior vice president of public policy and government affairs. She worked as deputy assistant to the president and counsel to the vice president from 2009 to 2013.

DA: GORDON GETS PROBATION IN DWI CASE IN NC

NEW YORK — CBS and Rihanna are splitting up, more fallout from the Ray Rice domestic violence incident and the turmoil it has caused for the NFL. The network said Tuesday it was permanently editing a song featuring Rihanna’s voice out of its Thursday night NFL telecasts — after the singer issued a profane tweet about it.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A prosecutor said Tuesday that suspended Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon will receive probation and undergo a substanceabuse assessment after pleading guilty to a drunken-driving charge in North Carolina.

Acting Wake County district attorney Ned Mangum said Gordon received a 60-day suspended jail sentence and one

PROGRAM THAT ACCEPTED RICE RARE IN DOMESTIC CASES

TRENTON, N.J. — The offender-rehabilitation program former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice entered after knocking his fiancee unconscious in an Atlantic City elevator is rarely used in domestic assault cases — but whether that means he got special treatment depends who you ask.

Only 70 of the more than 15,000 domestic violence assault cases adjudicated from 2010 to 2013 in New Jersey’s Superior Court were admitted into the pretrial intervention program, according to records obtained by The Associated Press. The program, known as PTI, allows suspects to avoid incarceration and keep their records clean if they meet agreed-upon requirements.

CBS: RIHANNA OUT OF NFL TELECAST

From wire reports

that happened Monday night.

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING

For the second straight week, Andrew Luck left the game muttering about making a “stupid” decision. This time, it was the third-down pass with 5:08 to play. Indy was already in field-goal range for Adam Vinatieri and could have taken a 10-point lead. Instead, Luck’s pass

was picked off and the Eagles drove down the field to tie the score.

STRANGE CALLS

Colts fans were incensed no flag was thrown on the interception. Replays appeared to show Brandon Boykin grabbing T.Y. Hilton, the intended receiver, before he had a chance to make the catch. Two plays later, Colts

AREA SCOREBOARD

BOWLING GAMECOCK LANES WEEKLY HIGH SCORES

BASEBALL ALI WILLIAMS SHOWCASE CAMP

The Ali Williams Showcase Camp will be held Saturday and Sunday at Crestwood High School located at 2000 Oswego Highway.

Williams is a former Crestwood baseball player now pitching in the Kansas City Royals organization.

The Saturday session will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the Sunday session will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Food will be served on Saturday and there will be a showcase event for players ages 14 and up with college and professional scouts in attendance on Sunday.

Also on Saturday there will be an autograph session with former Major Leaguer Tony Womack, former Sumter High standouts and professional players Travis Witherspoon and Matt Price and professional players C.J. Edwards and Devon Lowery.

The cost is $100 for players between the ages of 8-13 and $125 for players 14 and older.

For more information, contact Williams at (803) 565-2453.

Industrial Mixed: Willie Graham 218565; Earl Fronabarger 230; Johnny Stover 585; Rowland Yates 729.

Friday Night Mixed: Bing Davis 247667; Rowland Yates 279-706, EJ Wells 232-619; Pherneco Myers 185464; Richard Roarick 249; Henry Watkins 226; Eva Jackson 221; Tim Hudnall 256-710; Phil June 255-693; Maceo Pack 222-607; Ken Rainwater 728; Kenneth Jenkins 655.

Jr./Maj./Sr.: Ghassen Green 190; Shykee Washington 168; Ryan Wolfe 226; Brooklyn Horner 169; Emily Batey 201; Devin Pringle 142; Justin Yates 133.

Bantams/Preps: John Thomas Mahoney 103; Victor Knezevich 149, Sunday Night Mixed: Don Brown 267613.

Hot Shots: Dianne Herrington 199439.

Holy Bowlers: Bill Eaker 240; Larry Corum 207.

Tuesday Night Mixed: Scott Keisling 289-653; Norris Kendrick 268-675; Joshua Sweeney 205-508; James Price 245-639; Steve Shirley 256; Earle Wilson 216-534; Harold Allan 258-661; Dave Fanning 277; Phillip June 257; Kenneth Smith 256; Richard Whisnant 212; Troy Blake 585; Mike Wallace 653; Josh Henderson 256; Mike Reynolds 546; Worth Geddings 590; Amy Vohs 526; Tina Gathers 379.

Close Encounters: David Timmons 244-612; Kim Morris 161-396; Kathy Stafford 198; Dana Mills 204; Roland Evans 542; David Lowe 575; Johnny Evans 602, Stan Griggs 453; Denise Roberts 431.

Possibilities: Geraldine Singleton 390; Julia Jenkins 198-487.

Afternoon Delight: Frances Davis 205574; Eva Jackson 222-567; Norvell Jackson Jr. 485; Cathy Blakley 499.

Thursday Night House: Gregg Anderson 247.

GOLF LAKEWOOD TEE IT UP CLASSIC

Lakewood Baseball’s First Tee It Up Classic will be held on Dec. 6 at The Links at Lakewood.

The format for the tournament will be 4-man Cap-

safety LaRon Landry was called for a 15-yard penalty on a horse-collar tackle even though replays appeared to show Landry pulling down LeSean McCoy by the jersey instead of putting his hands inside McCoy’s shoulder pads. The two decisions helped Philadelphia rally, though the Colts were quick not to blame the officials for this loss.

tain’s Choice and will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $200 per team or $50 per player.

Lunch will be provided.

The registration and payment deadline is Nov. 21.

For more information, call Lakewood baseball head coach Mike Chapman at (843) 685-0568 or (803) 5062700 (Ext. 1001) or email him at Chapmonis@gmail.com.

PAR 4 PETS TOURNAMENT

The date for the Par 4 Pets 3rd Annual Golf Tournament has been changed to Saturday, Oct. 18, at Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

The tournament was originally scheduled to be played on Saturday.

The format for the tournament is 4-Man Captain’s Choice. The entry fee is $160 per team or $40 per player.

The tournament is limited to the first 20 teams. Prizes will go to the top three teams and prizes will be given to closest to pin on all par 3 holes.

Money raised from the tournament goes to K.A.T.’s Special Kneads. For more information on the organization, check it out on Facebook or go to katsspecialkneads@yahoo.com.

For more information on the tournament, call Kathy Stafford at (803) 469-3906, Teresa Durden at (803) 917-4710 or Mike Ardis at (803) 7751902.

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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.

SunTrust Park name for Braves’ new stadium

BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves new suburban stadium already has a name — SunTrust Park.

The team announced the naming-rights deal at a ceremony Tuesday to officially break ground on the 41,500seat stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2017.

The festivities — including Major League Baseball’s next commissioner, Rob Manfred, and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron — took place in a tent situated in the middle of the massive construction zone.

Crews have been clearing the 60-acre site, even though the team is still finalizing designs of the hurried project. Details of the 25-year sponsorship deal with SunTrust, the state’s largest bank, were not released.

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR MCCUTCHEN THANKFUL FOR POST 175 PROGRAM Thanks to all of you. I had a great tenure of eight years as being the athletic director to a wonderful organization. I thank God for letting me keep the program afloat for three years when it could have sunk.

During this time, the greatest accomplishment was the hiring of Steve and Mark Campbell as coaches. I can truthfully say Post 175 was blessed to have “Coach Steve” as the head coach.

He has the longest tenure as head coach of Dalzell-Shaw Post 175 (five years). After winning only one game his first year -- which was not his fault as he was hired five days before the season started -- he has made the playoffs four straight times.

Year after year, Steve put together a coaching which can be stacked up against any group of coaches statewide.

They showed professionalism, leadership and the correct positive attitude for the players throughout each season of play. Each coach put his entire heart into the program by instilling into the hearts of each player leadership, sportsmanship and a high respect for the competi-

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tion. Yes, the team has been a class act.

A special thanks for Anytime Fitness, the Thomas Sumter Academy staff, Dr. Frank Baker and many more folks who have given so much of their valuable time and effort. Also, a deep heartfelt thanks for the many people who helped financially and to those good folks who worked behind the scenes to make the entire program a visible success.

I will forever remember the players, Each one contributed in so many ways. On each team, there were always those special players who provided the type of leadership, which paved the way for the younger players. Thank you players for making the Jets a competitive team.

As the former athletic director, I wish the very best to Coach Steve Campbell and all the people of Post 175. Keep building and may the blessings of the Lord keep flowing.

Al McCutchen Columbia Editor’s Note: McCutchen was the athletic director for DalzellShaw American Legion Post 175 for eight years before stepping down over the summer.

Laurence Manning head coach Robbie Briggs said Heathwood made the decision to crowd the box with its defense, and he decided it was best to call Lowder’s number.

“At the end of the day, the way they were playing defense was to take (running back) Tyshawn (Epps) out of the game, so we gave the ball to Adam,” Briggs said. “He’s a very physical runner at 192 pounds, and we were able to run inside with him. They made us ride him and we did.”

Lowder averaged almost seven yards a carry even though most of his runs were into the teeth of the defense.

“They had nine people stacked in the box,” said Lowder, who ran a lot of “belly” plays on which he held the ball close to Epps before making the decision whether to keep it or give it up to Epps. “The offensive line did a great job blocking for us. As a whole team, we played very well.”

It was the most active game of the season for Lowder, who splits time at QB with

Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk said naming rights already were factored into the projected $622 million cost of the stadium.

“Every new stadium provides a team with a unique opportunity to improve its economics on an ongoing basis,” Manfred said. “I think what is special about this project is the scope of the project itself. It could geometrically change the economics of this particular franchise and really provide it with a great foundation for being competitive for a very long time.”

The Braves have touted the stadium as not only a new place to play baseball, but a chance to fully integrate a mixed-used development that will give fans other activities to do before and after the game. Those amenities are lacking in the neighborhood surrounding

Turner Field, the team’s current home near downtown Atlanta.

Still, the move to a new stadium — announced last November — was stunner because Turner Field is less than two decades old. It was built as the main stadium for the 1996 Summer Olympics, then was converted to a 50,000-seat baseball park for the Braves.

Braves President John Schuerholz said the next stadium will include a fourstory “Chop House” restaurant overlooking the field, as well as field-level seats behind the right-field fence that will give fans a unique perspective. There also are plans for a boutique hotel, apartment homes, shops and restaurants surrounding the stadium, though the team has not provided specific details on those phases of the project.

J.T. Eppley for the Swampcats, who are 4-0 overall and 3-0 in SCISA 3A games.

“J.T. had a game this year where he rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns,” Briggs said.

“Tyshawn has had some big games for us. We’re going to go with who works best for us in that particular game.”

Burson had a big night returning punts for Sumter in its 35-12 victory over Lakewood. He returned three punts for 106 yards, including a 56-yarder for a touchdown for the 3-1 Gamecocks. He had another score on a punt return called back due to a penalty.

“He’s a special player. We feel fortunate he’s on our side. He’s one of those players who can help you offensively, defensively and on special teams,” Gamecock head coach John Jones said of Burson, who plays wide receiver on offense and safety on defense. “He’s one of those special athletes who can do that.”

In Wilson Hall’s 42-14 victory over Ben Lippen, McGinnis graded out at 86 percent as the Barons piled up 443 yards of total offense. They had 365 yard rushing, 142 yards and three scores coming from

quarterback McLendon Sears.

“All of our offensive linemen graded out at over 80 percent so we had a really good night,” said Wilson Hall head coach Bruce Lane, whose team is 2-1. We had a great effort up front against a much bigger football team.

“Thomas has been a strong leader for us since the summer. He’s just played really well for us.”

Manning found itself in a defensive struggle against Lake City, eventually coming away with a 14-7 victory. Devitt played a major role in helping the Monarchs limit the Panthers to just one touchdown as they rallied from a 7-0 halftime deficit.

Devitt had eight solo tackles, nine assists, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries and two interceptions.

“We challenged the defense to step up and Timothy had a big game,” said Manning head coach Tony Felder, whose team is 2-1. “(Lake City) ran a lot of sweeps right at him, and he was really getting after it. Also, they like to pass and he did a great job, getting pressure on the quarterback and then getting the interceptions in coverage.”

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FRANCIS LEROY BRADHAM SR. WEATHERFORD, Texas — Francis LeRoy Bradham Sr. passed peacefully to heaven on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 17 at Birchman Baptist Church in the BRADHAM Ricker Conference Center, Fort Worth, Texas.

A time of visitation with family and friends in Conway will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 at First Baptist Church in Conway.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Birchman Baptist Church Building Fund or Alpha-Omega Hospice, both in Fort Worth.

Roy was born on April 11, 1927, in Clarendon County, to the late Marion Horry Bradham and Sally Gardner Bradham. After graduating from Edmunds High School in Sumter in 1945, he served in the U.S. Army with the 7th Division post-war occupation of Korea until September 1947. He graduated from Clemson College in 1951.

Roy married his childhood sweetheart, Eleanor Jane Kinney, on Aug. 26, 1949, in Sumter, and celebrated their 65th anniversary on Aug. 26, 2014.

Roy had a career with PepsiCola, serving as general manager of bottling companies in Kingstree, Anderson and Conway. During his career with Pepsi, he served as president of the S.C. Soft Drink Association, president of S.C. Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Association and secretary of Carolina Canners Inc. Roy also served on the Horry County Development Board; was a director of the Conway Chamber of Commerce for several years; and was president of the Chamber of Commerce 1979-80. He served on the board of directors for the Horry County Shelter Home; was chairman of fundraising for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; served on the County Transportation Committee; and served on the Horry County Assessment Appeals Board.

Roy was honored as field and herald man of the year in Conway in 1982.

Actively involved in Clemson’s IPTAY program, Roy was named Horry County Clemson Club Tiger of the Year. Roy was an avid golfer and was a board member and past president of the Conway Golf Club. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Conway, and the Anglers Sunday School Class.

He served as a deacon, chairman of deacons, and chairman of finance committee.

After moving to Texas in 2010, Roy was a member of Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Marion and Raymond Bradham; sister, Sara Bradham Fazio; and granddaughter, Morgan Bradham.

Roy is survived by his wife, Eleanor; daughters, Becky Bradham of Duluth, Georgia, and Beth Bradham Bowen and husband, Marcus, of Weatherford; sons, F.L. Bradham Jr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Dan H. Bradham and wife, Amy, of Waycross, Georgia; grandsons, Marcus Bowen, Forrest Bowen and wife, Jeddy, and Drew Bradham and wife, Kelly; granddaughters, Virginia Bowen, Claire Bradham and Grace Bradham; sister, Betty Rahn of Sumter; brothers, Gilbert Bradham of Columbia and Julian Bradham and wife, Leona, of Seneca; sisters-inlaw, Billie Bradham of Evans, Georgia, and Carol Bradham of Ridgeland; and brother-inlaw, Martin Fazio of Lake Worth, Florida.

White’s Funeral Home of Weatherford is in charge of arrangements.

THE REV. DR. PRESLEY A. MORRIS MANNING — The Rev. Dr. Presley Andrew Morris, 86, widower of Rhunette F. Morris, passed away on Tuesday, Sept.

16, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Morris was born on Jan. 7, 1928, near Alcolu, to Andrew Franklin and Mamie Lee Cutter Morris. He MORRIS grew up on a farm

with his parents, three brothers, two sisters, three cousins and his grandmother. At age 18, he became a carpenter’s helper and worked his way up to a building contractor for 15 years. He married Rhunette Floyd on Sept. 6, 1947. He was saved on April 27, 1955. He immediately answered God’s call to preach and, feeling a need to study God’s word, he enrolled and graduated from Fruitland Baptist Institute in 1959; Columbia Bible College in 1961; Christian Theological Seminary in 1968; and received his doctoral degree in theology from Luther Rice Seminary in 1972. He also was awarded an honorary doctor of churches degree from Southeastern Indiana Baptist Association in 1972.

He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Rembert.

For 55 years, he served churches in South Carolina, North Carolina and Indiana. He also served as director of missions in Indiana under appointment by the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

He is survived by a daughter, Rosemary Morris Herring of Alcolu; a son, David Morris (Susie) of Alcolu; two brothers, B.M. “Donald” Morris of Alcolu and William L. “Billy” Morris (Margie) of Manning; a sister, Ava Rea Justice of Manning; three grandsons, Jason Morris of Myrtle Beach, Justin Morris of Charleston and Shane Herring (Kristen) of Waynesville, North Carolina; a great-granddaughter, Colbie Marie Herring; a step-granddaughter, Terri Keller (Herman); two step-great-granddaughters, Candice and Heather; three step-great-greatgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joseph Franklin “Frankie” Morris; a sister, Mary Bell Richburg; his son-in-law, Johnny Walker Herring; and two sisters-in-law, Ann and Ruby Morris.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Clarendon Baptist Church Family Life Center with the Rev. Jesse Powers officiating.

Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery.

Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter, Rosemary Herring, 1219 Clemson Road, Alcolu.

Memorials may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

ELIZABETH B. ANDERSON FORT MILL — Elizabeth B. Anderson, age 72, died on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Rock Hill.

She was born in Vermont, a daughter of the late Mason Reid and Elizabeth Blanding Beebe. Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Fort Mill.

Survivors include her husband, Purvis Anderson; two sons, Purvis Anderson Jr. and Christopher Anderson; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Fort Mill.

Visitation followed in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be made to York Place, 234 Kings Mountain St., York, SC 29745.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www. palmettofh.com.

The family of Mrs. Anderson is being served by Palmetto Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Mill.

CELIA W. GILL Celia W. Gill, 93, widow of Isaiah Gill, died on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at Sardis Oak Nursing Home, Charlotte.

Born on March 30, 1921, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Polk and Ida Wilson Waiteres.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of Bernard and Florence Gill, 6350 Hugh Ryan Road, Dalzell.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral

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LEROY HOUSE Leroy House, 83, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at St. Luke Hospital in Harlem, New York.

Born on June 2, 1930, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Lewis and Phoise Doughty House.

The family will receive friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Overton Sr. and Carolyn House, 2586 Doughty Road, Summerton.

Funeral arrangement are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, (803) 4853755.

THELMA L. MOTES WEDGEFIELD — Thelma Louise Motes, age 74, died on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at her residence.

Born in Landis, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Coy Lee Merritt. Ms. Motes retired from Bell South after 27 years. She was a member of Wedgefield Baptist Church.

Her true joy in life was spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Surviving are her two sons, Calvin Motes and his wife, Jane, of Wedgefield and David L. Motes and his wife, Donna, of Dalzell; and three grandchildren, Shane Motes, David Michael Motes and Lauren Motes.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Pete Merritt.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Wedgefield Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Goff officiating. Interment will follow in the Wedgefield Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Bullock Funeral Home.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

QUEEN ROSE NEW ZION — Queen Elizabeth Gamble Boulware Rose, 82, widow of Hazel Rose, died on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014.

She was born on June 26, 1932, in New Zion, a daughter of the late Alex and Helen Flemming Gamble.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Friendship Presbyterian Church (USA), New Zion, with the Rev. Debra Bradley, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Deloris Mickens, 1549, 527 Subdivision Road, New Zion.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter; a granddaughter, Kristy P. Chaplin (Lewis); a grandson, Michael D. Musa; four brothers, Tommy, Dallas, David and Ronnie Welch; a sister, Betty J. Mathis of Sumter; a very special great-grandson, Devin J. Chaplin; and his special friend, Genie O. Evans of Scranton.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda W. Mooney; a brother, Charles Welch; and three sisters, Jackie Welch, Lorraine Stokes and Donna Lee Welch.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Dr. Edward Fleming and the Rev. Jimmy McKenzie officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 7759386.

WILLIE L. DUPREE Elder Willie Larry Dupree, 72, was born on Sept. 10, 1942, in Sumter, a son of Susan Dupree Blackwell and the late Joshua Dupree Sr. He was the husband of Doris Jones Dupree. He departed this life on Sept. 13, 2014 at his home in Sumter.

He was a baptized member of Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sumter. Over the years, he served in several capacities, including head elder and volunteer teacher at the affiliated school, Berea Junior Academy. Elder Dupree graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. From there, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served for six years. He completed his formal education at Francis Marion University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. Upon graduating, he went on to a rewarding 28-year career with Sumter School District 17, teaching at Wilder and Kingsbury elementary schools. After retiring, he responded to a call to formal ministry in the Seventh Day Adventist denomination. He was privileged to be assigned to minister in the following churches: New Life SDA Church (Lake City; Andrews SDA Church; and McClellanville SDA Church.

He is survived by his lovely wife of 47 years, Doris Dupree; his three children, Nolita (Eric) Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, W. Lamont (Lynthia) Dupree of Huntsville and Danielle (Adrian) Green of Aiken; four grandchildren, Devin, Jaymen, Jaylen and Maya; his mother, Susan Dupree Blackwell; four brothers and two sisters, the

Rev. Joshua (Bessie) Dupree, Edith (Frank) Davis, Isiah (Carmen) Dupree, Carolyn Pitts, Gary (Heather) Dupree and Gregory (Monica) Dupree; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Dupree.

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

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hillside Park.

The family is receiving friends at the home, 224 Wildwood Ave., Sumter, SC 29154.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to jobsmortuary.net.

IRIS W. THOMAS BISHOPVILLE — Iris Windham Thomas, 75, widow of Joseph William Thomas Jr., died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.

Born in Hartsville, she was a daughter of the late Casey Eugene and Beatrice McLeod Windham. She was a member of Bishopville Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Tenya “Sissy” Thomas Jeffords and Susan Thomas Hudson (Chuck); two sons, Bobby Wayne Thomas and Johnny Lee Thomas; a sister, Sandra Windham Moore; two stepsons, Bill Miller and Steve Miller; 12 grandchildren, Nathan Thomas, Jordan Thomas, Patrick Jeffords, Caroline Jeffords, Chloe Jeffords, Mason Thomas, William Thomas, Cole Hudson, Abby Hudson, Matt Miller, Clay Miller and Drew Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Lollah Thomas and Jaggar Thomas.

Iris Thomas was devoted to her family and friends. She was a beautiful soul full of love, compassion, and generosity.

She faced life with a positive outlook and determined spirit.

She touched countless lives and would help anyone or anything in need. It was this genuine love of life and caring nature that made her so special.

The love that she gave to others was returned exponentially.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Bishopville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ken Hicks and the Rev. James Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Westview Memorial Park in Hartsville.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 324 S. Main St., Bishopville.

Memorials may be made to Bishopville Presbyterian Church, 215 S. Main St., Bishopville, SC 29010; McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506; or the animal charity of your choice.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

RICHARD MURPHY Richard Murphy, 71, died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at his home.

Born on March 31, 1943, in Sumter County, he was a son of William W.M. and Rosa Lee Chestnut Murphy.

The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 4005 N. Kings Highway, Rembert.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

BOBBY A. WELCH Bobby Allen Welch, 76, widower of Mae Dell Mixon Welch, received his ultimate reward in heaven on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, after a brief illness.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Charlton J. and Thelma A. Welch. Mr. Welch was a longtime member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Sumter. He was employed for many years at Williams Furniture Co. and Santee Print Co. He served for 14 years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He enjoyed his family, playing guitar, fishing and church.

Survivors include one son, Allen Welch (Connie Musa) of

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Damron’s last directorial project before her retirement from SLT was 2009’s “Fiddler on the Roof.” Presented in the Patriot Hall auditorium, it was a big hit. Katie Damron, seen at top of the page, will be the person being toasted on Sept. 25, when she is celebrated for her contributions to community theater through her revival of Sumter Little Theatre and the establishment of the performance venue in the Sumter County Cultural Center. The public is invited to a program of music and scenes from some of the plays Damron directed during her tenure as executive director, as well as reminiscences and tributes from performers and other production personnel.

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n Thursday, Sept. 25, fans and friends of the Sumter Little Theatre

and its former executive director Katie Damron will gather at Patriot Hall to honor the woman who is largely responsible for the rebirth and continuing success of SLT. Two acts of special perfor-

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Buzz Cornell and Heather Turner starred in “Proof,” directed by Damron several years ago. They’ll participate in the tribute to her on Sept. 25 at Patriot Hall.

mances and special remembrances will be presented during the evening. The event begins at 8 p.m., and admission is free.

SLT Executive Director Eric Bultman is directing the show, with Linda Beck and Joni Brown as musical directors. They, with Jay Shealy on drums and Ben McIver on bass, will be the onstage band for the musical selections. “Miss Libby” Singleton is choreographer.

Bultman said the idea for the tribute “started one night after a performance of ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ — that was a cast of 25 or 30 kids. They were taking off their make-up and hanging up their costumes, and one little girl ran down the hall and yelled ‘Goodnight, Mr. B! I love Sumter Little Theatre!’

“I thought to myself, ‘I remember when I felt that way, not that I don’t feel that way still, but I remember when it happened for me, and I was about her age. I got the kids out, and I was walking around locking up the building and sent Sylvia (Pickell) and Marge (Cowles) out to their cars together, and I thought about the fact that we’re here and the reason we’re here is Katie.”

Bultman made a sweeping gesture to include the entire theater wing of the Sumter County Cultural Center.

“She got all of this for us through a lot of persistence and stubbornness,” he said. “If we are here to perpetuate it and to keep it alive and keep it going, then we need to recognize her for what she’s done. She was the one that made me fall in love with Sumter Little Theatre, so immediately, the legacy was right there. I played a dwarf in ‘The Hobbit’ when I was about 11, and I’ve been acting ever since.”

He said it’s been easy to get former and current actors, singers, dancers and other SLT participants who worked with Damron to take part.

“As soon as I started talking about this idea with her former students and people connected with the theater now and people who have been in plays Katie directed in the past, everybody — everybody — wanted to be a part of it,” Bultman said.”The overwhelming response was ‘I’d do anything for Katie. What can I do?’”

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Damron founded the SLT Youth Theatre with the late Jan Taylor in 1971. This photo shows the cast of the 1980 production of “Wiley and the Hairy Man,” one of Damron’s favorite plays for young people.

Celebrating Katie An Evening of Performances Celebrating Katie Damron 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 Patriot Hall 135 Haynsworth St. Admission: Free

“Carla (Damron, Katie’s daughter) has been very helpful,” he said.

“She’s reached out to Jonathan Magidovitch,” who now lives in Israel, and several others.

Bultman said, “With people scattered all over like Jonathan, I asked them to shoot a little video of themselves. Marc van Bulck is putting together a montage of these videos, and that will be a part of the show as well.”

The audience will see musical numbers by the original performers from such shows as “Annie,” “Oliver,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Godspell,” “West Side Story,” “Nunsense,” “Oklahoma!” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” which was Damron’s directorial finale.

The audience will also see scenes from non-musicals such as “Fences,” “Wiley and the Hairy Man,” “The Foreigner” and more.

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Lorraine Dennis is the “Fiddler on the Roof,” and Buzz Cornell is Tevye in the musical directed by Katie Damron in 2009.

Among the performers and those sharing anecdotes will be Christy Smith, Kipper Ackerman, Buzz Cornell, Reid Carpenter, Ted Fienning, Carmela Bryan and Ann Beaty, Melissa Yeatts, Grady Dennis, “the nuns,” David Brown and Janet Kile. Michael Bacon will be the sound man, and David Shoemaker is designing the lights.

“We’re all very excited about it,” Bultman said. “There are some surprises that should be very interesting, including a dance choreographed by Libby for adult non-dancers. The whole show will be a lot of fun, whether you’re familiar with Katie’s work or not.”

Katie Damron moved to Sumter from her hometown of Pikesville, Kentucky in 1953 with her late husband, Ed. They purchased radio station WSSC, which she served as vice president through the 1970s. She also worked in various capacities with local government and civic organizations, among them the League of Women Voters and the Junior Welfare League. She also taught drama to young people as a volunteer DAMRON in the schools, including the gifted and talented programs in both former school districts 2 and 17.

Her drama classes at the former Central School led in 1971 to the formation of the Sumter Little Theatre Youth Theatre with her friend, the late Jan Taylor, whom she often directed.

When the Sumter Little Theatre was reestablished in 1986, primarily through her efforts, the grateful SLT board named the black box theater The Katie Damron Stage. She served as executive director until 2009. During her career with SLT, she has directed more than 100 plays and was the first female director of the S.C. Theater Association and a board member of the Southeastern Theater Conference.

Damron has three children, all of them involved in the arts: Her son, Ed, lives in Malmo, Sweden, with his wife and their son and daughter. He is a professional actor and writer, who with his wife Vidisha Mallik, owns Expressteatern Theatre. Her daughters are Pam Knight, a singer, musician and data analyst in Keen, New Hampshire, and Carla Damron, an accomplished mystery novelist, retired clinical social worker and executive director of the S.C. chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in Columbia.

Katie Damron continues to live in Sumter and is an avid supporter of the Sumter Little Theatre.

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Soaking dried beans overnight in a salted water actually ensures a tender skin, a more evenly cooked bean and a shorter cooking time. Beans and Greens Gratin is an excellent way to make use of those beans.

There are many reasons to love dried beans

BY SARA MOULTON Associated Press Writer I didn’t appreciate the numerous lovable qualities of dried beans until my college years, when I was living on my own in a house with several other women, all of us strapped for cash. As soon as we discovered that beans are a tasty, economical and nutrientrich alternative to animalbased protein, they began turning up at the center of our plates with real regularity.

Of course, it’s a lot more convenient to buy canned beans. Trouble is, they tend to be slightly overcooked, which makes them mushy.

They also cost significantly more than dried beans. A 16ounce bag of dried beans yields nearly 6 cups of cooked beans. Whereas a 15-ounce can of beans yields roughly 1 1/2 cups. Cup for cup canned beans are almost twice as expensive as dried.

But we all know these things. So why don’t more people cook beans from scratch? Many people worry that cooking dried beans just takes too darned long. And in fact, it does indeed take time to cook them properly. The

good news is that little of that is hands-on time. And if you make it a weekend project, you can cook up a MOULTON large batch of dried beans and freeze them in 1- or 2-cup portions.

I like to cook a pound of beans at a time. Here’s how I do it: I start by sorting through the beans to pick out any random little stones or debris.

Then I soak them overnight in salted water. To do this, dissolve 3 tablespoons of salt in 4 quarts of water, then add the beans. You may have heard the myth that salting beans prevents them from getting tender, but that myth has been debunked. The salt (along with the long soak) actually ensures a tender skin, a more evenly cooked bean and a shorter cooking time.

After the beans have soaked overnight, all you have to do is drain and rinse them, put them in a large pot, add plenty of cold salted water (and maybe some chopped onion, carrot, a celery stalk and a few smashed

garlic cloves), bring them to a boil and let them simmer gently until tender.

Depending on the bean, this will take anywhere from one to two hours (the bag should tell you). If there is no cooking time listed, start testing the beans for doneness after 1 hour. Covering the pot, even partially, will speed up the time, but you will end up with more broken beans. Once the beans are tender, drain them and store or use as you like.

One caution — avoiding adding any acidic ingredients while cooking the dried beans. Acidic ingredients inhibit the cooking process and your beans will never get tender. Also, If you happen to have bought your bag of beans in a dusty store with slow turnover, they might be old, which means they’ll take much longer to cook.

If you intend to turn your cooked beans into soup, don’t drain them after cooking them. Instead, save the thick liquid that developed in the pan. Add this to help thicken and flavor your soup. But however you use them, I think you’ll be delighted with the taste, texture and price of beans cooked from scratch.

BEANS AND GREENS GRATIN Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (40 minutes active) Servings: 6 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and ground black pepper 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 4 cups packed, coarsely chopped chard, kale, mustard greens or collard leaves, or a mix 2 cups cooked pinto, white beans, kidney beans, black beans or chickpeas 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes Heat the oven to 375 F. In a small bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the pepper flakes, and a bit of salt. Set aside.

In a large ovenproof skillet over medium, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the greens in batches and cook until they are wilted.

Mash 1/2 cup of the beans with a potato masher or fork and add the mashed beans along with the whole beans, broth, cheese, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the mixture and bake on the oven’s middle shelf until the top is lightly browned and the beans are bubbling, 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving: 280 calories; 110 calories from fat (39 percent of total calories); 13 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 10 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 14 g protein; 950 mg sodium.

All the flavors of fall in one twice-baked package

BY ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Writer Apples and sausage and sweet potatoes, all baked up together. Does it get more wonderfully autumnal?

It really is that simple. We decided to take all the best flavors of fall and combine them into one awesomely

APPLE-SAUSAGE STUFFED SWEET POTATOES Can’t find cheese curds? Substitute shredded or chopped cheddar.

Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours (20 minutes active) Servings: 8 4 large sweet potatoes 1 pound loose fennel sausage meat 1/4 cup chopped shallots 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 1 large apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup cheese curds, chopped Kosher salt and ground black pepper Heat the oven to 350 F. Use a fork to poke several holes into each potato. Place them directly on the oven’s middle rack and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender throughout when pierced with a knife. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Leave the oven on.

twice-baked package. Add a bit of cheese to tie it all together and you have a fantastic dinner that takes just 20 minutes hands-on time. Even better, they are easily prepped in advance. Follow the recipe up to the baking stage, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute the sausage, shallots, garlic and rosemary until the sausage is browned and cooked through.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the apple, then set aside.

Once the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, cut each in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out most of the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh. Add the scooped out sweet potato and the cheese curds to the sausage mixture, mixing it well.

Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture back into the sweet potato shells.

Arrange the filled sweet potato halves on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.

Nutrition information per serving: 290 calories; 140 calories from fat (48 percent of total calories); 15 g fat (5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 55 mg cholesterol; 24 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 9 g sugar; 14 g protein; 410 mg sodium.

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Leave them feeling full with chia seeds

BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN Associated Press Writer Pity the chia seed. For so long this nutritional powerhouse was relegated to latenight television commercials hawking sprouting catshaped clay planters.

That is, until recently.

Americans have suddenly realized chia seeds have a lot to offer a healthy diet. A tiny tablespoon of chia seeds crams in tons of protein, fiber, healthy fats, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, and omega fatty acids.

That’s a lot to offer in a little seed.

But the real reason I love chia so much? It fills me up, and that keeps me from getting hungry (and cranky) and grabbing the wrong kind of snack later in the day.

That’s because when soaked in a liquid, chia seeds expand. They also release natural thickeners, creating a pudding-like mixture.

Another bonus is that chia seeds are shelf-stable. That means I can buy them in large quantities in bulk or on sale, and that makes the budgeter in me happy.

Not sure what to do with chia seeds? Here are some easy ideas: Very trendy right now is chia pudding. Just mix 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with 2/3 cup dairy milk or milk alternative and let sit in the refrigerator overnight. By morning it will be thick and rich, perfect for topping with fruit and nuts for a healthy breakfast, snack or dessert.

You also can use the seeds as-is sprinkled on almost anything — salads, granola, yogurt, rice. The crunch they add is great.

Similar to the pudding, you can make a chia “gel,” which can be stirred into sauces, dips, or salad dressings to lend a more satisfying texture to otherwise lean items.

To make a gel, mix 1 tablespoon of seeds with a 1/2 cup of water (or other liquid, such as coconut water) and let sit for 20 minutes. Chia gel even can be substituted for some of the fat in baking recipes.

Ground chia seeds can be swapped for part of the flour in many recipes. Or stir chia seeds into thawed frozen fruit and let sit 20 minutes and you’ll have a sauce for ice cream, yogurt or cake.

Perhaps my favorite use of chia, especially for hectic school mornings, is boosting the fiber and protein of a smoothie. You’ll be impressed by the staying power chia seeds give a simple smoothie. But only add the seeds at the end. Blending them in too soon will produce a gelatinous and unappealing texture.

STRAWBERRY-BANANACHIA BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 2 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced 1 banana, frozen and cut into slices or chunks 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional) 1 cup ice cubes In a small cup or bowl, use a fork to stir together 1/2 cup of milk and the chia seeds. Set aside for 5 minutes while you prepare the smoothie.

In a blender, combine the remaining milk, strawberries, banana, yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using) and the ice cubes.

Blend on high until creamy and smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.

Stir the chia seed and milk mixture to break up any clumps, then add to the blender and pulse on low once for 1 to 2 seconds, or just until the chia seeds mix into

the smoothie, but before they are blended. Divide between 2 glasses and serve. If you want the chia seeds to plump up more, let the smoothies sit for 5 minutes before drinking.

Food Network star Melissa d’Arabian is an expert on healthy eating on a budget.

She is the author of the upcoming cookbook, “Supermarket Healthy.” http:// www.melissadarabian.net

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The Founding Mothers Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams.

She would become The First Lady in 1797. In a letter to her husband in 1776, she urged him to “remember the ladies” with the warning, “If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to (cause) a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.”

Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17 each year. This is the day some people, known as “The Founding Fathers,” signed the Constitution of the United States. It was in the year 1787.

This was written long before the 19th Amendment was added to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote. Circle every fourth number to reveal the year the 19th Amendment was finally added to the Constitution.

The Preamble: On Constitution Day, everyone in the country is asked to recite the Preamble of the Constitution at the same time.

of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

The clock shows what time to read the Preamble in the Eastern Time Zone (2:00 p.m.). Can you fill in the clocks for the other zones? Ask a parent to help you.

Standards Link: Civics: Understand how a constitutional government has shaped America.

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Who were the Founding Fathers?

The Founding Fathers were a group of men who organized the American colonists’ revolution and formed an independent country—the United States of America.

They knew that after they won the war with England, they would need a Constitution to create laws for the new country. The men who led the revolution, worked on the Declaration of Independence and wrote the Constitution are known as the Founding Fathers.

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Seven of those men are considered key figures and students today study their lives and writings.

Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

C E C A R E H V T P C T O E M N A O C A O A D W A L N T E C L R S C D O G E T I O B G N I D N U O F N E T N S O I R R I I L U U O T R P P C S E B A N K N E C K T C O M M O N H H N Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Do the math to label each Founding Father pictured.

17 + 17 13 -9 14 - 7 16 + 12

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Thomas Jefferson John Jay George Washington John Adams

What People Say Select one article from today’s newspaper. Highlight all the quotes in the article. Then, rewrite each quote to say the opposite of what the person actually said.

Standards Link: Language Arts / Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

24 - 7 = Benjamin Franklin 13 + 5 = Alexander Hamilton 19 - 6 = James Madison

Thomas Jefferson was 33 years old when he wrote the Declaration of Independence; he was not part of the Constitutional Convention as he was the Minister to France at the time. Four years after 34 the Constitution was written, he insisted that Ten Amendments be written up as The Bill of Rights to protect an individual’s rights as a citizen.

The Preamble starts with “We the People…”

Find examples in the newspaper of people working together to improve something or accomplish a goal. Collect these features throughout the school year.

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Standards Link: Civics: Understand how a constitutional government has shaped America.

Heroic Homonyms Benjamin Franklin used these words urging his fellow signers to be of the same mind. “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” This reveals two meanings of the word “hang” — to stay together and to be killed by a rope tied around the neck. Many homonyms have at least two different meanings. Write down another meaning for each word other than the one given.

BANK: The edge of a river or BAT: A small flying animal or LIGHT: Weighing very little or RING: A sound made by a bell or

Send your story to: November 11th is Veteran's Day. Write a short note to say thank you to the many veterans who have served our country.

Deadline: October 12 Published: Week of Nov. 9 Please include your school and grade.

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The key to being well-liked is make yourself likable DEAR ABBY — I’m a 15-year-old girl. When I’m with the high school group of kids at my church, I try Dear Abby to extend myself and ABIGAIL talk, but VAN BUREN they never reciprocate much. I always have to try to think of something to say and be careful I don’t embarrass myself. Especially around guys, I feel awkward and self-conscious.

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me first, either. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or being too careful.

I’m an only child. I get along pretty well with adults, but I have a hard time with kids. I heard you have a booklet about these issues. If you think it might help me, how can I order it?

Unpopular in Sacramento DEAR UNPOPULAR — Part of your problem may be that you’re an only child, which can be isolating. If you spend most of your time with adults, it’s understandable that you are less comfortable with people your own age. But don’t let it stop you from trying to be friendly. If guys don’t speak to you first, they’re probably feeling as awkward as you are.

To smile and say hello is NOT being pushy. My booklet “How to Be Popular” is filled with suggestions for polishing social skills. To order, send your name and address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.

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The key to being well-liked by both sexes is: Be kind. Be honest. Be tactful. Don’t be afraid to give someone a compliment if you think it’s deserved. If you think you’re not beautiful (or handsome), be well-groomed, tastefully dressed, conscious of your posture. (People who stand tall and smile project selfconfidence.)

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By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1 Expensive 5 GUM rival 10 Conference with UVA and UNC 13 Guthrie at Woodstock 14 “__ Unchained”: 2012 Tarantino film 15 Arctic explorer John 16 *Butcher’s appliance 18 Not just some 19 Square peg, socially speaking 20 Sharp-eyed hunter 22 Time for fools?

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‘Mysteries of Laura’ casts Messing in a new light

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Red Band Society” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14) is a little different, a little audacious and highly derivative. It’s set in a hospital amid a society of teens suffering from diseases ranging in severe to terminal. Early on, the narrator, Charlie (Griffin Gluck), tells us that living in a hospital is a lot like going to a prep school. The rules are strict, but they are made to be broken. And what is the worst they can do to you? You’re already in a hospital.

Did I tell you Charlie narrates from his bed, where he lingers in a coma? And that he sounds slightly like the voice of Linus from the “Peanuts” specials?

Octavia Spencer (“The Help”) rules the roost as a tough but lovable nurse.

There’s a nasty cheerleader (Zoe Levin), the ambitious immigrant (Nolan Sotillo), the street-smart would-be player (Astro), the smart, sensitive anorexic (Ciara Bravo) and the angry, yet surprisingly poetic rocker (Charlie Rowe). They’d never mingle in a normal high school, but they get “real” with each other because they’re the only ones who understand what the others are enduring.

For all of its emphasis on youth, “Red Band” has an “Ally McBeal”-like emphasis on a boomer soundtrack (Brian Eno, the Clash). There’s even an older, “cool dad” hypochondriac tycoon who lives in the hospital, too. “I helped plan Woodstock,” he tells the kids.

“We changed the world.” What does that mean to a possibly dying kid who was born in 1998?

Ultimately, “Red Band” is just too slick, set in too perfect a hospital and too formulaic.

Yes, some teens swooned for “The Fault in Our Stars,” but just as many will gag a bit on this rather obvious and maudlin grab for their heart strings.

It’s the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Club.

• Debra Messing (“Will & Grace”) is cast absurdly against type in “The Mysteries of Laura” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

She’s Laura Diamond, a brilliant detective who is not just a sure shot, but one who might blow you away because you’re wasting her time and she’s 10 minutes late picking up her kids from preschool.

She’s a busy, make that near-

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Debra Messing stars as police detective Laura Diamond in the new series “The Mysteries of Laura” premiering at 10 p.m. today on NBC. permanently enraged, mom with two unruly boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband (Josh Lucas) who just happens to be a fellow cop. Her uncanny ability at deduction and singular focus on the job irks some colleagues, which might earn this police-drama parody the moniker “Law & Order: OCD.” This is a much better fit for Messing’s physical comedy skills than her limp noodle role as a musical creator on “Smash.” I’ve always thought of her as a modern-day Myrna Loy. Here she evokes “The Thin Man,” albeit with a gun and a badge and an “are you kidding me?” attitude.

“Laura” flags when Messing is not out front and center, and her two boys often seem more emotionally disturbed than “colorful,” but “Laura” at least shows NBC’s ability to spoof its own reliance on police dramas.

stitched into their clothing on “Hell’s Kitchen” (8 p.m., Fox, TV14).

• Polio derails FDR’s political ambitions on part four of “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History” (8 p.m., PBS, TV-PG).

• “Unsung” (8 p.m., TV One) recalls The Chi-Lites. Have you seen her?

• Molly returns to space on the season finale of “Extant” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

• Mitch and Cam’s wedding calls for improvisations on two helpings of “Modern Family” (9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., ABC, r, TVPG).

• Dobson’s handlers arrive out of the blue on “Legends” (9 p.m., TNT, TV-14).

• Will and Juliette harbor secrets on “Nashville” (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG).

• Sonya confronts Eleanor on “The Bridge” (10 p.m., FX, TVMA).

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

CULT CHOICE

• A winner emerges on “America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG).

• Contestants find recipes

A washed-up country music singer/songwriter (Jeff Bridges) finds a good woman (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and an influen-

tial protege in the 2009 drama “Crazy Heart” (8 p.m., CMT).

SERIES NOTES Sue fumes on “The Middle” (8 p.m. ABC, r, TV-PG) * “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” (8 p.m., CW, TVPG) * Murray re-matriculates on “The Goldbergs” (8:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Terror in Texas on “Criminal Minds” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Octavia’s choices aren’t easy on “The 100” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14).

LATE NIGHT Marisa Tomei, Jim Jefferies and Old Crow Medicine Show

appear on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Viggo Mortensen is on “The Colbert Report” (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Michael Cera, Dock-Diving Dogs and Lyle Lovett are on “Late Show With David Letterman” (11:35 p.m., CBS, r) * Ty Burrell, Len Goodman and Paolo Nutini appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Tina Fey, Adam Pally and Grouplove visit “Late Night With Seth Myers” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Craig Ferguson hosts Paul Reiser and Aimee Garcia on “The Late Late Show” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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or health problem. Have a nagging nighttime cough? Swallow a spoonful of honey. Chocolate sauce not smooth enough? A dab

of honey will do it.

My mom loved honey, too, favoring the creamy spun variety, which she smeared on toasted hunks of white bread slathered with butter. And her go-to dessert was a sweet apple-honey Rosh Hashana-style torte she learned to make during a short period in my childhood when we celebrated both Christian and Jewish holidays.

Now in my own home, I add a dollop of honey to sweeten smoothies or iced tea, steep it with rosemary and brush it on salmon, or drizzle it on top of ricotta or Greek yogurt with roasted fruit for a quick dessert.

And with school back in session, I’m back in the business of baking up one of my kids’ favorites — a simple snack cake inspired by the apple-honey torte my mom used to make. Because it’s technically a quick bread, the whole thing takes just 10 minutes to assemble (mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then together) and about 30 minutes to bake. The hardest part of this recipe is getting the ingredients out of the cupboard.

If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll make a bright citrusy glaze, which is a nice counter-

point to the warm notes of autumn spices and honey. It’s a perfect not-too-sweet dessert, a great dunking companion for afternoon tea or espresso, and an ideal afterschool snack with a tall glass of milk.

I use whole-wheat pastry flour for a little extra fiber and nutrition, and with the beautiful spices, the slightly darker color seems right at home in this cake.

Most of the oil has been pulled in favor of applesauce. To keep it easy, I use pumpkin pie spice, but you could easily substitute a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice.

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HONEY APPLESAUCE SNACK CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE Start to finish: 40 minutes (10 minutes active) Servings: 10 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, honey, butter, vanilla, orange zest and 1 tablespoon of the orange juice.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk using a gentle folding motion until the batter is uniform.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the top is golden and the cake springs back under light pressure, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Meanwhile, to make the glaze, in a small bowl whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of orange juice and the powdered sugar. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle with the glaze.

Nutrition information per serving: 160 calories; 25 calories from fat (16 percent of total calories); 3 g fat (1.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 21 g sugar; 2 g protein; 190 mg sodium.

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A rich, creamy noodle kugel

BY ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Writer Similar to a bread pudding held together by a rich, creamy custard, our apple-honey kugel is a perfect dessert for fall, as well as a fine dish for your Rosh Hashana table. The tart apples lend a gentle sweetness and bright flavor complemented by raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Feel like mixing it up a bit? Additional fruits and some toasted nuts would fit right with the rest of the recipe.

APPLE-HONEY KUGEL Start to finish: 1 hour (15 minutes active) Servings: 16 16-ounce tub mascarpone 16-ounce tub sour cream 1/2 cup light cream 3/4 cup honey 6 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup raisins 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced small 16 ounces egg noodles, boiled until just al dente 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a food processor, combine the mascarpone, sour cream, light cream, honey, eggs, nutmeg and salt. Process until smooth.

In a large bowl, mix together the raisins, apples, cooked egg noodles and the egg mixture. Spoon into the prepared pan.

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top of the kugel. Bake until the custard is set and slightly puffed, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition information per serving: 420 calories; 200 calories from fat (48 percent of total calories); 22 g fat (12 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 150 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 24 g sugar; 10 g protein; 125 mg sodium.