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The Air Force Sergeants Association at Shaw Air Force Base hosted its annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day, which was first started in 1984. The recognition involved events that spanned from Thursday afternoon into Friday as the base paid tribute to service members who became prisoners of war and the more than 83,000 still considered miss-

ing in action since World War II. Friday marked the end of the commemoration, which started Thursday with a 24hour POW/MIA run around Memorial Lake. Runners had 30-minute shifts carrying the POW/ MIA flag, while a flag detail read the names of prisoners and those missing. The 20th Security Forces Squadron and the Green Knights Motorcycle Club escorted the final runner,

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Beverly Davis Mims sits with retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. William “Dutch” Holland at the closing ceremony for POW/MIA Recognition Day at Shaw Air Force Base. Mims’ husband, Capt. George Ivison Mims Jr., went missing during the Vietnam War and has never been found.

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Lois Gerard dances at Thursday’s pirate-themed Sumter Green Fall Feast at USC Sumter near the Nettles Building. The event’s motto is “Ye might get some.”

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Sam Dairyo enjoys crab legs at the event Thursday. The fundraiser for Sumter Green is “one of the best parties in Sumter,” said Lynn Kennedy, chairwoman of the group. Sumter Green is a nonprofit organization that plants flowers and greenery and maintains the main entrances to the city. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the event went toward the group’s efforts.

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Unemployment numbers were up across all 46 counties last month, according to a report released Friday morning by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. Despite the national jobless rate’s drop to 6.1 percent, as was announced earlier this month, South Carolina’s rate jumped from 5.8 in July to 6.4 in August. In the tri-county area of Clarendon, Lee and Sumter, Sumter saw the biggest month-to-month increase, going from 7.3 in July to 8.1 in the current report. Despite the results, the county is still down 0.8 percent from August 2013. Clarendon has the highest unemployment rate in the tricounty area at 9.9 percent, up 0.7 from July, but also has trimmed its year-to-year rate by 1.5 percent. Lee County also had a 1.5 percent drop since August 2013 and had the smallest increase in unemployment across the tri-county area last month, with a jump of 7.8 to 8.1. This is the fourth straight month of slow employment numbers for Sumter, which was never able to improve on April’s 5.7 percent low, which hadn’t been seen since 2001. In the July DEW report, Sumter’s unemployment rate jumped 0.6 percent, Clarendon added a full percentage point, and Lee went up 0.9 percent. Manufacturing and education and health services were the leading industries for job growth in South Carolina, adding 1,400 and 3,200 new jobs, respectively. Sumter’s Metropolitan Statistical Area lost 100 non-farm jobs from July to August but still is up

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Don’t miss street dance, parade, contests and more at festival Lee County celebrates cotton with events BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The Lee County Cotton Festival is set for Oct. 10-12, said Lee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jina Williams. Events in Bishopville will kick off with a Coca-Cola Classic 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4. Registration is from 7:30 to 8 a.m. at Lee County Chamber of Commerce, 102 N. Main St., Bishopville. For more information or an application, visit www.

strictlyrunning.com. A cotton-picking contest is tentatively scheduled for later that day. “We want to have a cottonpicking contest, but that is going to be dependent on if the cotton has opened by that time or not,” Williams said. “If it’s not open and blooming, we can’t have the contest. It depends on how the cotton fields do.” The Little Miss and Teen Miss Cotton Festival and Bishopville Pageant will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at the South Carolina Cotton Museum, 121 W. Cedar Lane. “It’s put on by Cathy Israel,” Williams said. “It is an of-

ficial Little Miss South Carolina preliminary.” Williams said contestants may register through Sept. 29 at the Chamber website, www.leecountychambersc.com. Events begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, with the Friday Night Street Dance, arts and craft vendors and food vendors. “We are closing down the streets at 4 p.m.,” Williams said. “All of our food vendors are going to be lined up on the west side of Main Street, and our arts and crafts vendors are going to be inside the Easy Living Furniture Building right on Main Street from 5 to 10 p.m. The Friday Night

Street Dance is from 6 to 10 p.m. on Main Street. We are going to have a flatbed trailer on Council Street. She said dee jay Chip Brown will provide the entertainment. “Saturday we have all kinds of stuff going on,” Williams said. “At 10 a.m., we have a parade going from Food Lion to Cedar Lane.” Line up time for the parade is at 9 a.m., she said, and entrants are asked to preregister; entry forms are available at the chamber’s website. A carnival will be set up at 11 a.m. on Cedar Lane across from the Cotton Museum, and there will be a car show in

the Presbyterian Church parking lot. The time for the car show will be announced later. “We are also having a barbecue cook-off in the parking lot behind the chamber office, and the barbecue is going to be for sale in front of the chamber office,” Williams said. Local church groups will perform at Praise in the Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the football field at the Old Bishopville High School. For more information, visit leecountychambersc.com or call the Lee County Chamber of Commerce at (803) 4832800.

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Students learn about world peace through pinwheels BY RAYTEVIA EVANS ray@theitem.com In honor of United Nations International Day of Peace, the Alice Drive Elementary School family decorated its campus with colorful pinwheels Friday morning. Students in grades K-5 spent some class time and their class period in art with teacher Cathy Toburen creating their own pinwheels and learning about world peace. “They used pencils and papers for their pinwheels. They have been learning about character and world peace, and they know that peace belongs and starts with them in their homes and their communities,” Toburen said. This year, the UN’s theme for International Day of Peace is “The Right of Peoples to Peace,” and 2014 also marks the 30th year that people around the world have observed the day of peace — with the first day being observed in 1982. Pinwheels for Peace adds educational and artistic aspects to observing International Day of Peace in schools. Started by two art teachers in Florida some years ago, Pinwheels for Peace is now something in which people all over the world participate each year. According to the website, the art movement is a visual symbol of how participants feel about a number of issues including war and violence. The pinwheels are also meant to symbolize peace, tolerance, unity, harmony and cooperation. Toburen added that anyone can get involved in International Day of Peace and find lesson plans and templates on the Pinwheels for Peace website to

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Some of Alice Drive Elementary School’s fourth-grade students place their pinwheels in front of the school Friday morning. The school participated in Pinwheels for Peace to honor United Nations International Day of Peace on Sunday. get communities and youth involved. Pinwheels for Peace also offers the opportunity for Boy Scout troops to receive peace participation patches. “A pinwheel is a childhood symbol — it reminds us of a time when things were simple, joyful, peace-

ful,” the website states. Pinwheels for Peace is quickly moving, and according to the map on the website, pinwheels are whirling in the wind in observance of peace across the U.S. and in other countries including New Zealand,

Man arrested after shots fired along Wilson Hall Road BY MATTHEW BRUCE matthew@theitem.com Police arrested a Sumter man late Thursday morning following reports of several shots being fired into homes along Wilson Hall Road. John Nelson, 27, of 29 Althea Circle, was charged with discharging a firearm within city limits and unlawful carrying of a pistol in connection with the incident. Records show he was

released from Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond Friday. According to a Sumter police report, the incident unfolded just before 11 a.m. along a wooded stretch at the north end of the 800 block of the road, near its intersection with Creek Side Drive. That’s where a witness reported seeing a man traveling southbound in a white Pontiac Bonneville, firing shots out of the vehicle’s window. Police

tracked the suspect a short distance and initiated a traffic stop on his vehicle along Wise Drive. Officers found a .38-caliber Smith and Wesson revolver, two Apple iPhones and several burglary tools in the car, the report indicated. Investigators also questioned the man about a recent rash of break-ins near the area of Wesmark Boulevard and Carter Road. Officers seized several of the alleged burglary tools found in the man’s vehicle.

Beech Creek area no longer hazardous BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com The area along Beech Creek that was affected by a sewage leak in late July is no longer considered to be hazardous, said Jim Beasley of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday. “The second set of sampling results as provided by the utilities testing contractor and evaluated by us shows the area has returned to normal levels,” he said. “Since the overflow has ceased, we have not required any further testing as this is a slow flowing area this time

of year. It’s over and done with.” He said there was no reason for the public to be concerned about visiting the area. A public notice was sent out in early September by Carolina Water Service Inc., the utility which services the area north of Shaw Air Force Base warning the public to avoid a portion of Beech Creek between Valleybrook Court and The King’s Highway after raw sewage was discovered flowing into a tributary of the creek. The utility estimated the leak at 35,000 gallons. “We consider the matter closed,” Beasley said.

Argentina, Peru and South Africa. The UN states that the observance of International Day of Peace gives everyone the opportunity to recognize that the promotion of peace is important for people to fully and rightfully enjoy their human rights.

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Suspect wanted by sheriff’s office Sumter County deputies are hunting down a Lynchburg man who faces several drug allegations. According to a statement from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Jesse Dean Smith, 55, of 2385 Trinity SMITH Road, is wanted on 16 arrest warrants tied to an undercover narcotics investigation. Among the charges are 14 counts of drug distribution, a marijuana manufacturing charge and one for possession. The warrants indicate marijuana, Hydrocodone and morphine are among the substances involved in the investigation. Smith is described as a 5-foot-9-inch white male weighing 190 pounds. The statement shows narcotics agents made several controlled purchases from him at his Lynchburg home during the course of the investigation. Officers raided the home on Aug. 20 and seized 15 marijuana plants valued at $3,000, about 158 grams of pot, 142 Hydrocodone tablets, four morphine pills and $525

in cash. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call (803) 436-2000 or (803) 436-2004.

Authorities searching for missing woman Sumter County authorities are trying to find a mentally ill woman reportedly missing since Tuesday. Callie Ann Ehrhardt, 45, of 6360 Cougar Way, was last seen at her Wedgefield home earlier this week. She is described as a EHRHARDT 5-foot-3-inch white woman who weighs 192 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Officials said she suffers from Schizophrenia and paranoia. According to a statement the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office issued Friday afternoon, Ehrhardt’s boyfriend told officers she left their house on foot Tuesday morning before he woke up at 8:35. He noted she walked away from the home without any of her medications. It was unclear what the woman may be wearing or what direction in which she traveled. Anyone with information is asked to call Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 4362700 or Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718.

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Legal moonshine spreading across South Carolina home brew. “But there’s still a bunch of old-timers,” said Hall, a heritage farmer and bed and COLUMBIA— Moonshine breakfast host just outside has gone legit. Ridgeway. “There’s a culture Since South Carolina began of people who are really good taxing small distilleries in at it.” 2009, allowing entrepreneurs Hall and food historian to make legal moonshine, 28 David Shields agree that tocompanies have registered day’s illegal moonshiners are with the S.C. Department of a breed apart — South CaroRevenue — some using recilinians who view moonshine pes handed down by ancesas a tradition, a political statetors. ment, an artistic creation. The But despite the sheen of political statement, Shields commercialization, there are said, involves resentment of still secretive moonshiners in Alcohol, Tobacco and Firethe woods of South Carolina, arms laws of the U.S. governpeople who cook batches of ment. the high-alcohol brew at the “There’s an independence risk of being found out by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and a spirit that keeps it hunters, disapproving neighalive,” Hall said, “because it’s Carl and Shannon Monday operate Dark Water Distillery in Camden. Carl Monday’s ancestors have made bors — or sheriff’s deputies. moonshine since first coming to America. He continues the family tradition, down to the recipe and prokind of an outlaw thing to do It’s impossible to know how cess, now that making moonshine is legal in South Carolina. and it’s a little bit risky. But many illegal moonshiners opit’s also over-glorified. It’s not erate in South Carolina, of that difficult.” course, because they don’t Still, there are levels of sowant to be discovered. Their phistication to making mooncustomers don’t want them to shine. be, either. Law enforcement Shields, a officers don’t history professeem to run sor at the Uniacross them versity of too often. South CaroliBut 46-yearna, has samold Tom Hall pled local of Ridgeway, moonshine who learned made from how to make sorghum, moonshine as corn, even a boy at the sweet potaarm of sharetoes. Corn is croppers on most common, his daddy’s he said, with farm in Chesserious ’shinter County, ers hoarding said moonthe best ears shine remains for the next a thriving $ year’s growcraft. - Stock #M1751A ing season. “There’s Like cookcorn whiskey 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan ing anything, being made in adding ingreevery dark $142/mo. - Stock #T5442B corner of this Carl Monday makes several types dients — a handful of state,” Hall of moonshine at his distillery. 2007 Ford Focus 2004 Scion XB sugar, pecans said. “I grew $148/mo. - Stock #T5336C $6,470 - Stock #M1748A or fruit — affects the flavor. up with characters that were Moonshine recipes are making it and still make it.” 2010 Toyota Prius 2006 Pontiac Montana Hall and others say a reality taught, not written. $199/mo. - Stock #T4591A $6,970 - Stock #3661A “Some of it tastes smooth,” television show on the DiscovShields said, “the really good ery channel has heightened 2008 Toyota Avalon 2007 Honda Element EX moonshine.” interest in making moonThe ingredients to make a shine. And, like just about ev$215/mo. - Stock #T5497A $7,870 - Stock #M1663A quart of moonshine that goes erything else, there are You2012 Toyota Camry SE 2005 Nissan Xterra for $25 probably cost less than Tube videos that instruct peo$10. The biggest part of the ple with a taste for alcohol in $233/mo. - Stock #T5322A $8,970 - Stock #M1755B the five-day process of making cost is propane for cooking.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES Mikah Green, 18, of Manning, was arrested Wednesday and charged with receiving stolen goods after reportedly selling more than $2,000 worth of a victim’s stolen jewelry July 28 at a Sumter shop in the fourth block of East Wesmark Boulevard. Maurice Abrams was arrested for driving under suspension and reckless driving and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. On Sept. 10, a police officer reported observing a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed near Boulevard Road and Center Street. The officer observed the vehicle swerve off the road and hit with a light pole, a metal guard rail, a metal building and another building. The officer reported the driver initially ran away but returned. The passenger exited the vehicle bleeding from the face and arm and collapsed on the ground. The passenger and driver were transported to Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Dispatch reported the driver was under suspension. Abrams was arrested after his release from the hospital. RECOVERED ITEM A resident in the 1000 block of Marilyn Street reported on Wednesday she found a blue Nissan Maxima parked in her back yard. Police learned the vehicle had been reported stolen. The Nissan was processed and returned to its owner. STOLEN PROPERTY A white 1997 Toyota Camry was reported stolen Wednesday from the 800 block of Broad Street. The missing vehicle was valued at $1,500.

Tae kwon do Grand Master Richard Dion, above, gets a pie in the face from Courtney Austin on Thursday. Austin is trying to raise awareness of Huntington’s Disease by recording pie-in-the-face events and sharing the videos on social media. She found inspiration through her late father, who succumbed to the disease last year.

DAMAGED PROPERTY A pair of pit bulls reportedly caused an estimated $2,000 in damage to a 2015 Hyundai Sonata parked in the 3000 block of Leonard Brown Road at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

Courtney Austin, left, takes a pie to the face on Thursday after tae kwon do class.

STOLEN PROPERTY A 32-inch flat-screen television valued at $500 was reportedly stolen from a home in the 900 block of Radical Road at 11:40 a.m. Thursday.

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Guild’s artist of the month focusing on oils on black canvas Julie Watts is the Sumter Artists Guild Artist of the Month for September. A native of Chapin, where she began painting at Chapin High School, she has lived in Sumter for 15 years. When her children were young, she painted occasionally, but when they were older and more independent, she took up painting more seriously, studying with Mary Ann Reames at the Sumter County Gallery of Art. For the past three years, she has been involved in a Monday oil painting class with Gloria Pounds, whom she describes as “a wonderful teacher and mentor.” “I love to paint,” Watts said. “It relaxes me and brings me joy.” What artists have influenced your work? I love to read about art history, specifically, articles and books about the lives of famous artists and their creative journeys. I really like the simplicity of Pop Art such as that by Andy Warhol, the bright colors in the works by Van Gogh and the fine details in the works by Sumter’s own Ray Davenport. What is your favorite medium? I have painted in acrylics for a number of years, but my favorite medium is absolutely oils. Recently, Mrs. Pounds introduced our group to painting on black canvases, and I have enjoyed painting on that type

Julie Watts is currently focusing her paintings on Native Americans and their respect for nature and heritage. Watts was chosen as the Sumter Artists Guild Artist of the Month for September.

of surface. Describe the work in your show at the Sumter County Gallery of Art. My work (there) is a very personal statement. Recently, I became a part of The Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians. The paintings represent the colorful nature of a group of people very passionate about their heritage. It also speaks to how Native Americans respect nature and how this is reflected in their regalia. I really enjoy painting portraits of Native Americans and trying to capture this feeling of pride in their presentation and expressions. Currently, I am working on a dance-related picture for my daughter for Christmas, but after that, I have several more portraits I want to work on. What activities do you enjoy other than art? Painting and all things related are my favorite things to do. Other than that, I love to travel and see new places. So far I have been to Alaska, Turkey and Greece. This summer, my family went to South Africa. I have also been to Wyoming and South Dakota but would like to return to see other western states, such as Utah and New Mexico, too. Of course, when I travel, I am always most interested in exploring the local art.

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Devices, apps now unified with iOS 8 software update BY ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK — The scores of new features in Apple’s software update for mobile devices can be boiled down to one word: unity. Many iPhone owners also have iPads and Mac computers, and family members are likely to have Apple devices, too. With the new iOS 8 software for iPhones and iPads, those devices start to act like one. Apps on those devices start to unite, too. Google’s Android software can’t compete with iOS’ evolving unity because so many different companies manufacture Android devices, and each adds its own variables. Apple knows what goes into the few products it makes and can break down the walls between them. The free update is available to owners of iPhone and iPad models going back to 2011, though older devices won’t get all the new features. The new software will also come with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Here’s a look at those “unity” features — and why iOS 8 is worth installing: You can start tasks on one device and finish on another. Let’s say you’re typing an email reply on your iPhone when you realize the message will be quite lengthy. You can pick up your iPad and finish there. With the upcoming Yosemite update for Mac computers, likely coming next month, you’ll be able to use the Mac’s physical keyboard, too. Picking up a task on a second device is easy. Just slide up the small app icon on that device’s lock screen, be it an iPhone or an iPad. On Macs with Yosemite, click the icon on the bottom left. For now, this capability is limited to a handful of apps, including Apple’s Maps, Calendar, Mail, Messages and the Safari Web browser. And when you try to open a Web page on a second device, you still have to scroll down to where you were. With Maps, on the other hand, it takes me to the location I was viewing on the other device. This feature, known as Handoff, will be more useful once outside developers take advantage of it. LG and Samsung have offered similar integration of their phones and tablets, but neither does it as extensively. You’ll be able to use your iPad or Mac to send texts or make phone calls. Currently, you can send text-like messages from iPads and Macs with the Messages app, but the recipient also needs Messages. That excludes Android users. With iOS 8, those iPad and Mac messages will get relayed through the iPhone, so you can reach any other phone. The texting capabilities won’t be coming until next month, though. What you can do now is use the iPad and the Mac to make and receive calls. The devices have to be on the same Wi-Fi network, so this won’t help if you left your phone at work. But it’s useful if the phone is charging in another room. Call quality was about what

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I’d expect from a speakerphone. You’ll be able to do more without switching from app to app. If a text message comes in as you’re browsing the Web, you can pull down the notification and reply right there. You don’t need to leave the Web browser and launch Messages first. You can also delete an email or accept a calendar invite that way. There are some limitations, though: You get only one reply for text messages. You then have to wait for another message to come in or open the full app. With email, you can mark a message as read or delete it, but you can’t reply. Like Handoff, this will be more useful once more apps take advantage of it and let you do more. Meanwhile, if you’re chatting with a bunch of friends, you can see their locations (as long as they’ve shared it) without having to leave Messages to open a separate Find My Friends app. Members of the same household can share calendars and music more easily. You pick up to five family members to join your network, for a total of six. These need to be people you trust, as they’ll be using your credit card to make purchases. You can require approval for purchases, such as for kids’ accounts. Family members will be able to share each other’s books, music, video and apps, so Mom, Dad and Junior won’t need to buy separate copies of the “Frozen” movie. A family calendar and a shared photo album also get set up. The individual still gets to decide which photos and videos show up there for other family members to see. And there’s more ... The walls between Apple apps and third-party apps are breaking down. For example, outside developers will be able to use Apple’s fingerprint authentication system with iOS 8. Before, it was limited to a few Apple services. Beyond these “unity” features, owners of the new iPhones will be able to pay for goods simply by holding their device near a credit card terminal at retail stores. All iOS 8 users get quicker ways to type messages and reach favorite and recent contacts.

Journey in ‘Tracks’ leaves a mark BY JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer

cide and the simultaneous and (to the young Robyn) equally devastating loss of her childhood dog. And this, despite the camels, is a movie for the dogs. Rarely has there been a more affecting portrait of a girl and her pup. Curran, who has an oldfashioned touch for the intimate adventure, is at his best finding the slower rhythms of exotic locales, like the colonial Far East of his W. Somerset Maugham adaptation, “The Painted Veil.” And while Curran and cinematographer Mandy Walker give the film an elegant emptiness, “Tracks” is as much in Wasikowska’s fretful eyes as it is the beautifully barren desert. As Driver’s Rick Smolan says, she has a problem with people. The desert pulls her as an escape from “the malaise” of her generation and as a refugee away from humans altogether. When friends visit her shortly before she departs, she cringes at the cacophony of their conversation and bristles at having her photograph taken.

She’s idolized for the romance of her intrepidness, but for Davidson, it’s a necessary withdrawal from society. She tolerates the company of few besides Diggity and her camels, like the Aboriginal elder “Mr. Eddie” (the charming Roly Mintuma), who guides her through sacred territory. Wasikowska, the enormously talented actress of “Jane Eyre” and a recent sand storm of films including “Only Lovers Left Alive” and “Maps to the Stars,” plays Davidson with greasy, mussed hair and her dusty hands shoved into her pockets. Later on the journey, her skin is scorched from the sun. Flies buzz around her. It’s a performance of rugged strength, and she powerfully carries “Tracks” through the desert and into the heart. But maybe the secret to “Tracks” — what separates it from other recent cinematic feats of isolation like “Gravity” — isn’t just Wasikowska or Curran’s fluid directing. It’s got something else the other tales don’t: a dog, a movie’s best friend.

The movies, it seems, are increasingly headed down paths in the woods, out to open water and, in the case of John Curran’s excellent new film “Tracks,” into the deepest reaches of the Australian desert. Surely our desire to disconnect, to feel the harshness of nature and the quiet of solitude feeds into the appeal of films like last year’s nearwordless sea adventure “All Is Lost” with Robert Redford or the upcoming “Wild,” in which Reese Witherspoon hikes the Pacific Coast Trail. But while those movies have their attributes, I’ll take “Tracks” for the way it subtly and unsentimentally builds emotionally, step by step, across 1,700 miles. That’s the distance traveled by Robyn Davidson (played by Mia Wasikowska), whose journey was chronicled by National Geographic. She then wrote an acclaimed 1980 memoir, “Tracks,” about the trip in which she and her dog, Diggity, with four camels in tow, trekked across the Western Australian desert, THE PRICE ADVERTISED ON THE 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ ending at the Indian WAS PRINTED INCORRECTLY IN THE Ocean. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH ISSUE OF THE SUMTER ITEM. It’s a mad journey that earns her the moniker “Camel Lady” and turned her into a reluctant celebrity. “Tracks” gradually unspools why she’s spending half a year alone and in the harshest of condiBROAD STREET, SUMTER, SC 469-2595 tions, filling in with flashWWW.GOODWINCARS.COM backs to her mother’s suiPRICE INCLUDES $299 CLOSING FEE. PLUS TAX & TAGS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

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CEREMONY FROM PAGE A1 A1C Michael Cossaboom, to the Ninth Air Force Flag Pole for the closing ceremony, which began with a wreathlaying ceremony and flyover by the 20th Fighter Wing. “For the past 24 hours, people were running around with the flag representing the prisoners of war and those missing in action. I was able to finish that step,” Cossaboom said. “It means a lot to come out here and honor them as best I can. Being able to do that was pretty cool.” Beverly Davis Mims, whose husband, Capt. George Ivison Mims Jr., went missing in the Vietnam War, was the featured speaker at the closing ceremonies. Mims and her husband grew up in Summerton and dated through high school and college. After the couple was married in September 1965, George was sent to serve in December — just three months later — in the Vietnam War. In his third mission flying his McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II jet over North Vietnam, his plane was blown apart by anti-aircraft fire. Many soldiers on the ground who were interviewed later said they did not expect any survivors based on the severity of the strike, according to a POWnetwork.org article. His co-pilot, Capt. Robert Jeffrey, survived. He was captured and was a prisoner of war for eight years before returning home, but no word came of George Mims. Immediate search efforts after the attack were stunted by enemy

hostilities in the area, and Mims was never found. His wife was grateful for the immediate counseling she received from a casualty officer from Shaw, who helped guide her and the other wives at the base who were experiencing similar uncertainty. “I will never forget Shaw Air Force Base and the service we had from the people at this base,” she said to the crowd of active service members, retired leadership and veterans who were in attendance. For five years, she had to wait quietly for information on George, growing anxious with her helplessness. “We were filled with much frustration,” she said. “We didn’t know if we were wives or widows, whether the men were POWs or missing in action. We made it through with help from each other and my parents.” In 1969, Mims received a letter from future presidential candidate Ross Perot, who at the time was a businessman from Dallas, Texas. In the letter, Perot said he was going to try to deliver Christmas packages into North Vietnam. While that attempt was unsuccessful, he tried a new approach in April of 1970, bringing along members of the media and five wives of those missing in action, Mims included, on a trip straight into the heart of Vietnam. The group went to the North Vietnamese embassy in Laos and camped out for 10 hours hoping to enter, knowing that the embassy could very well let them know the fate of not only George, but also countless others who

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were still unaccounted for. Their lobbying fell on deaf ears in Laos, as it did again in another Vietnamese embassy in France. Mims returned home and went to work for Perot in his organization “United We Stand,” which served to help families of POW/MIA soldiers in Vietnam. “In all of life and grief, there are blessings that come your way. It was such an honor to be able to help my husband as well as the other men and women that were missing,” she said. Prisoners of war from Vietnam finally came home in 1973. Mims received a call a few weeks before the homecoming, letting her know that George’s name was not on the list of those coming back. “I still had hope that maybe he would get off that airplane,” Mims said as her voice trembled. “But he didn’t.” Perot helped her get in contact with a pair of returning POWs, hoping they would recognize his name or face during their time of internment. That was unsuccessful. In 2003, the remains of 12 pilots from the war were discovered. After a year of waiting on DNA test results, she was again left without a resolution. George Mims was officially listed at KIA — killed in action — but she still hopes that his remains will be returned to her, so the newlyweds can reunite one last time before a proper burial. “I keep holding on to hope and faith that someday we might know,” she said, “but it’s life, and you deal with it as you can.”

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FDA tweaks food safety rules after farmers’ complaints BY MARY CLARE JALONICK The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The government said Friday it will rewrite sweeping new food safety rules after farmers complained that earlier proposals could hurt business. New proposals by the Food and Drug Administration would make it easier for farmers to meet water quality standards and allow farmers to harvest crops sooner after using raw manure as fertilizer. The FDA proposed the revised rules Friday, and the final rules are due next fall. The FDA has been haggling over how to write them for four years

since Congress passed a food safety law in 2010. Regulators say it has been a challenge to balance the need for tighter food safety standards in the wake of major outbreaks in spinach, eggs, peanuts and cantaloupe along with the needs of farmers who are new to such regulations. Michael Taylor, FDA’s deputy commissioner for foods, says the agency is trying to “achieve the goal of food safety in a practical way” and says the rules are new terrain for the agency. The rules proposed last year would require farmers to take new precautions against contamination, making sure workers’ hands are washed, irrigation water is clean and that animals stay out of fields, among other things.

Food manufacturers would also have to submit food safety plans to the government to show they are keeping their operations clean. Those changes would in many cases require new equipment, paperwork and recordkeeping. None of those priorities would change in the revised rule. But after complaints from farmers big and small who said the rules were too burdensome, the new proposal would lower some standards for the amount of bacteria that can be found in irrigation water and reduce the frequency with which it is tested. The proposal also reduces the amount of time required between using raw manure and harvest and allows farmers to hold

produce in a packing house without facing further regulations. The smallest farms would continue to be exempted from the rules. The rules would mark the first time the FDA would have real authority to regulate food on farms. The agency said when it proposed the rules that they could cost large farms $30,000 a year. The food safety law was passed by Congress at the end of 2010, weeks before Republicans assumed control of the House. Since then, many GOP lawmakers have said the rules are too burdensome for farmers. Some Democrats advocating for organic farmers have also been critical, saying small farms can’t afford the new standards.

OBITUARIES JAMES A. CAMPBELL DALZELL — James A. Campbell, 83, widower of Artisia Howell Campbell, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at his home. Born in Cartersville, he was a CAMPBELL son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Campbell. Mr. Campbell retired from the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam from Nov. 26, 1967 until Nov. 28, 1968. He was the owner and founder of Dalzell Appliance and was in business for more than 40 years. He was also a member of Hillcrest Masonic Lodge and Shriner’s International. Surviving are two sons, James A. (Belynda) Campbell of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Robert W. Campbell of Dalzell; two daughters, Wonzell (Gabriel) Dellaposta and Catherine McLaughlin, both of Dalzell; one half-brother, Johnny Campbell of Hartsville; one half-sister, Rebecca Hunter of Hartsville; six grandchildren, James Campbell of Harrisburg, North Carolina, Melissa Stevenson of Belmont, North Carolina, Toni Fay Dellaposta of Dalzell, Danielle Rena Dellaposta of Sumter, Clarence McLaughlin III of Dalzell and Taylor McLaughlin of Charleston; five great-grandchildren, Sean Junior Hopkins of Sumter, Vivian Faye Campbell and Colton Ray Campbell, both of Harrisburg, and Nathaniel James Stevenson and Benjamin Michael Stevenson, both of Belmont; and his beloved and devoted dog, Tippy. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with Dr. David Richardson officiating. Military honors will follow. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home, 4120 Brabham Drive, Dalzell. Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice Services, 2555-B Lin Do Court, Sumter, SC 29150. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

LULA MAE PACE Lula Mae Keels Holliday Pace, 77, widow of Richard Holliday and Curtis Uyless Pace, died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. She was born on Oct. 22, 1936, in Summerton, a PACE daughter of the late Johnny and Malvenia Clark Keels. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. In her youth, she attended Taw Caw Baptist Church. After marriage, she

moved to New York, where she was a homemaker and caregiver. After returning home, she joined Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church and sang with the choir. Survivors are four daughters, Luevennia (Winston) Anderson of Harlem, New York, and Geraldine Holliday, Ester Holliday and Myrtle (Harry) Bennett, all of Brooklyn, New York; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The celebratory services for Mrs. Pace will be held at 2 p.m. today at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Manning, with the Rev. Terry Johnson, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Lillian Wright and Pastor Ashley B. Vaughn assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. Pace will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family is receiving friends at the home, 1130 Hamilton Road, Hallietown community, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

GEORGE LINDSEY George Lindsey, 75, husband of Mattie Estell Kind Lindsey, died on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital, Columbia. Born on Feb. 21, 1939, in North Carolina, he was a son of Johana and Alice Knight Lindsey. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 4140 St. Paul Church Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

JAMES F. KENNEDY SR. James Foster Kennedy Sr., affectionately known as “Bo” or “Foster,” was born on April 4, 1929, in Lynchburg, to the late Jimmy and Ruth Kennedy. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at Regency Hospital in Florence. Mr. Kennedy was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed by Williams Furniture Co. for more than 40 years. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and he later joined Bethel AME Church, although he visited Berea Seventh-Day Adventist Church on several occasions. On Oct. 4, 1948, “Bo” was united in holy matrimony to the former Annie Mae Goodman and they spent 66 happy years together. Their union was blessed with six children. He leaves to cherish precious memories: his loving and devoted wife, Annie Mae Goodman Kennedy of the home; two daughters, Lillie K. (Walter) Preston and Hattie M. (James) Jefferson of Sumter; two sons, Lorenza (Nancy) Kennedy of Sumter and Larry Kennedy, a devoted son of the home; one sister, Mae Kirby of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Gail Kennedy of Sumter; a sister-in-law, Vern Sanders of Columbia; three brothers-inlaw, Jake, Robert and Marshall Morant of Columbia; 14 grandchildren; 25 greatgrandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren; a very close friend, Harry “Bubba” English; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Sunday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Berea Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 675 S. Lafayette, Sumter, with Pastor Marquis E. Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 731 E. Charlotte Ave., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

FRANK COOPER JR. Frank Cooper Jr. was born on Nov. 3, 1923, to the late Frank and Addie Linton Cooper. He departed this life on Sept. 12, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Frank was educated in the public schools of Lee County and attended Mt. Moriah UM Church. He met and married his loving wife of 68 years, Bessie Addison Cooper, and their union was blessed with five children. Frank labored in the fields of South Carolina until he migrated to Baltimore, Maryland, where he found employment to make a better life for his family. He returned to South Carolina for his family and then relocated to New York. While in New York, he attended Refuge Temple Church. Frank worked numerous jobs, finally retiring from Amsterdam Color Works at the ripe age of 70. Frank worked extremely hard to provide for his family, whom he loved dearly. In April of 1995, Frank located to South Carolina with his wife and son, Joseph, reestablishing his membership at Mount Moriah and joining the male chorus, which he loved so much. Frank spent his days doing what he loved best: gardening, keeping his yard in immaculate condition and trying to fish. Frank leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife, Bessie Cooper; a son, Frank (Brenda) Cooper III of South Carolina; two daughters, Bettie (Isaiah Sr.) Taylor of South Carolina and JoAnne Cooper of Bronx, New York; two grandsons, Isaiah Taylor of South Carolina and Dwayne Cooper of Bronx; three granddaughters, Tonya Torrence of Florida, and Michelle Heriot and Mary Brown of Rosell, New Jersey; four grandnieces, Kursten, Imani, Alize and Zena; two sisters, Bernice (Fred) Penny and Essie (Ed) Plowden; one aunt, Lucille Clark; daughter-in-law, Margaret Wilson; very special son-in-law, Isaiah Taylor Sr; two special nephews, Sam Mitchell and Moses Hudson; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Public viewing was held Friday at Job’s Mortuary. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. today for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Moriah UM Church, 1379 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, with Pastor Wyatt C. Minton III officiating and the Rev. Bobby

Shaw as eulogist. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah UM Church cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 718 Wren St., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

BONNIE F. BRENNEMAN Bonnie Fowler Brenneman, 62, died on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at B&B Assisted Living in Dillon. Born in Dillon, she was a daughter of the late William E. Jr. and Mamie Clark Fowler. Ms. Brenneman attended Bethesda Church of God. Survivors include one son, Jeff Brenneman of Myrtle Beach; two grandchildren; one sister, Connie Fowler of Anderson; one brother, Ricky Fowler of Mayesville; her “adopted mother,” Willie Dene Davis of Sumter; her special friend and “adopted brother,” the Rev. Henry J. Murray Jr. and his wife, Ruth, of Dalzell; and a number of other extended family members. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Henry J. Murray Jr. officiating. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

ROSELLA L. SHUMAKER Rosella Landry Shumaker, wife of Norman J. Shumaker, died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Darcourt Landry and Abbie Eve Tabor Landry. She was reared in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mrs. Shumaker was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church. She was employed as a certified nurse’s assistant. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 and volunteered at Tuomey hospital from 1996 to 2006. Rose loved her kitchen and her own things. When she moved to assisted living, her kitchen was one of the things she missed most (after being apart from Dad, who is at the VA Community Living Center in Columbia). Mother loved the Lord Jesus and she loved Daddy. Often shared is the memory of a smile that would encourage and bring light to wherever she was. Mother was always a generous hostess. She was faithful, could be counted on to pray, then to follow up on needs. She is survived by her husband of 69 years and nine months (married Dec. 16, 1944); two sons, Norman Jefferson Shumaker Jr. and his wife, Wilbur Bernshouse Shumaker, and Ralph Ammond Shumaker; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Dr. Clay Smith officiating. Private burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore Hill Mc-

Creight Funeral Home and other times at 229 Lesesne Drive. Memorials may be made to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15, Alice Drive Baptist Church, Gideons International, or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Praise God, by His grace through faith in Jesus Christ, we will see her again! Important to her in this life’s struggle was Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV), “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

OLIVER SERVANCE SR. Oliver Servance Sr., 100, husband of Allene Robinson Servance and widower of Gertrude Jones Servance, died on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, at National HealthCare, Sumter. He was born on Dec. 15, 1913, in Manning, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Servance. The family is receiving friends at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Isiah and Rebecca Servance, 3495 Britton-Brogdon Road, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

KATE E. ERMIS SUMMERTON — Kate Elliott “Kitty” Ermis, 75, widow of Vernon Vaclav Ermis, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at her residence. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. stephensfuneralhome.org

MILTON D. CARR MANNING — Milton Donald Carr, 66, husband of Annie Bell McCray Carr, died on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. He was born on Jan. 26, 1948, in Newport News, Virginia, a son of the late Ulysees and Adelle Craig Carr. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 2029 LH Pearson Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

SHANNON RICHARDSON NEWARK, New Jersey — Shannon Richardson, 36, died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, in Newark. She was born on Oct. 25, 1977, in Sumter, a daughter of Willie M. Rogers and Mary Montgomery. The family is receiving friends at 109 Rural Ave., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

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SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 7751852. AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 4945180. Al-Anon “Courage to Change” Support Group — Tuesday, 7 p.m., Alice Drive Baptist Church, Room 204, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Call Dian at (803) 316-0775 or Crystal at (803) 775-3587. 441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 4358085. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

HIV/AIDS: Positive Outlook, through Wateree AIDS Task Force, meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of each month. Support group for those with HIV/ AIDS, their friends and family. For meeting location, contact Kevin at (803) 778-0303 or via email at watereeaids@sc.rr. com.

(803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

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

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 6592102. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 6363346. Journey of Hope (for families members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

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

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at

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

SATURDAY MEETINGS: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group — 1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7. Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

PUBLIC AGENDA TUOMEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD Monday, noon, Tuomey

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make a EUGENIA LAST couple of changes to the way you do things and improve your efficiency. You’ll grab attention for your ability to improve your standard of living. Multitasking will be your ticket to greater opportunities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll be tempted to get involved in an unusual financial venture. Stick to your budget and refrain from putting too much into anything that isn’t a sure thing. Your best returns will come from hard work, not gambling. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pick and choose what you want to do based on priority. Trying to take on too much will lead to few accomplishments and lots of regrets. Taking care of domestic responsibilities and family matters will help you avoid complaints.

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:45 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Times of clouds and sun

Mainly clear

Mostly sunny and comfortable

Intervals of clouds and sunshine

Partly sunny and less humid

Mostly sunny and nice

82°

63°

86° / 66°

80° / 59°

78° / 57°

77° / 61°

Chance of rain: 20%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 10%

Winds: NE 8-16 mph

Winds: N 4-8 mph

Winds: NW 4-8 mph

Winds: NNE 7-14 mph

Winds: NE 6-12 mph

Winds: NE 8-16 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 79/57 Spartanburg 80/59

Greenville 79/59

Columbia 83/63

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

Sumter 82/63

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 81/59

ON THE COAST

Charleston 80/68

Today: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 78 to 82. Sunday: Partly sunny; humid in southern parts. High 84 to 88.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 80/62/pc 77/59/t 91/72/pc 76/61/t 87/71/pc 82/65/pc 88/74/pc 76/66/pc 83/70/r 80/65/pc 96/80/pc 75/62/pc 83/63/pc

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.93 75.40 75.22 97.70

24-hr chg -0.02 -0.02 +0.03 -0.07

Sunrise 7:08 a.m. Moonrise 3:53 a.m.

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

0.00" 4.33" 2.50" 29.99" 39.35" 35.89"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

84° 65° 83° 61° 94° in 1970 46° in 1981

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

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 85/65/pc 68/49/pc 91/72/t 69/47/c 87/70/pc 81/64/pc 89/73/pc 80/62/pc 87/72/t 82/62/pc 98/78/pc 74/61/pc 87/64/t

Myrtle Beach 81/68

Manning 81/63

Today: Clouds breaking. Winds east-northeast 6-12 mph. Sunday: Partly sunny. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 82/64

Bishopville 81/61

Sunset Moonset

7:22 p.m. 5:18 p.m.

New

First

Full

Last

Sep. 24

Oct. 1

Oct. 8

Oct. 15

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 3.28 -0.03 19 3.37 +0.01 14 6.78 +0.39 14 2.85 -0.22 80 77.18 -0.62 24 10.17 +0.24

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sun.

High 7:01 a.m. 7:21 p.m. 7:47 a.m. 8:03 p.m.

Ht. 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.3

Low 1:37 a.m. 1:45 p.m. 2:20 a.m. 2:31 p.m.

Ht. 0.9 0.6 0.8 0.5

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 75/54/pc 82/59/pc 82/59/pc 81/67/sh 81/71/r 80/68/t 80/58/pc 81/62/pc 83/63/pc 82/62/pc 80/68/sh 81/65/c 82/64/c

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 81/57/pc 87/64/pc 87/62/pc 88/69/pc 81/70/pc 86/69/pc 85/63/s 87/66/pc 87/66/s 86/64/s 82/67/pc 83/65/s 86/65/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 82/64/c Gainesville 82/67/t Gastonia 79/58/pc Goldsboro 82/66/c Goose Creek 80/67/sh Greensboro 79/59/pc Greenville 79/59/pc Hickory 78/57/pc Hilton Head 79/69/t Jacksonville, FL 80/67/t La Grange 82/62/pc Macon 82/60/pc Marietta 80/60/pc

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 86/65/s 86/68/t 85/62/s 83/65/s 86/67/pc 84/61/s 85/63/pc 84/60/pc 84/71/pc 86/66/t 89/65/pc 88/63/pc 84/63/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 79/55/pc Mt. Pleasant 79/68/t Myrtle Beach 81/68/sh Orangeburg 81/63/pc Port Royal 79/67/t Raleigh 80/61/pc Rock Hill 79/57/pc Rockingham 82/60/pc Savannah 80/66/t Spartanburg 80/59/pc Summerville 78/69/t Wilmington 80/66/c Winston-Salem 79/59/pc

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 84/59/pc 86/69/pc 85/68/pc 86/65/pc 85/69/pc 85/64/s 84/62/s 87/64/s 87/67/pc 86/63/pc 84/70/pc 84/65/pc 85/60/pc

Laurel & Hardy - Peanut Butter & Jelly – Peas P & Carrots - Bud & Lou

0% APR & 48 months LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Getting involved in projects that bring you satisfaction or which allow you to make a difference in your community will lead to a new, prosperous opportunity. Make personal changes that will enhance your relationship with someone special. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t go overboard or promise something that will turn out to be drudgery to complete. Pick and choose the people you hang out with based on equality and what you can accomplish from the contributions made by everyone involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money matters can be handled effectively if you size up and set down the path that will bring you the highest return. Don’t let an emotional connection to someone hold you back or lead you astray. Put business before pleasure.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get odd jobs finished around home and you’ll feel good about your surroundings. Don’t feel pressured to make changes that you haven’t had a chance to research fully. Love is on the rise, and romance will help your personal life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let what someone else does mislead you. Figure out the best way to turn a little something into a lot. Whether you are dealing with money, legal or health issues, you are best to be disciplined and protective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make personal changes that will liven up your life. Getting involved in plans that help you create shortcuts or lower your overhead will ease your stress and ensure that you have time for pleasurable pastimes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look at the big picture and put decisions regarding work, money and partnerships on hold until you have done sufficient research. A change can be good, but only if done within reason. Speak up and move forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Personal investments will pay off. Looking at every angle of a financial situation will lead to a deal that is too good to refuse. Making selfimprovements will bring you great satisfaction as well as compliments. Question a partnership that is causing confusion.

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Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 934-0396, extension 103.

The last word in astrology

DAILY PLANNER

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If something appears to be moving too quickly, don’t make a decision that is likely to leave you in a vulnerable position. Stick to what you know and do best and leave risk-taking to those able to withstand a loss.

Make 48 equal payments & pay 0% interest on qualifying systems. Call Boykin Air Conditioning Services for complete details.

803-795-4257

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 FRIDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

2-25-36-37-38 PowerUp: 2

18-25-36-48-50 Powerball: 23 Powerplay: 2

PICK 3 FRIDAY

PICK 4 FRIDAY

8-9-3 and 9-2-6

5-7-8-5 and 2-9-7-4

MEGAMILLIONS numbers were unavailable at press time.

SPCA CAT OF THE WEEK Starbuck, a 12-week-old black and white male American shorthair, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken and great with other kittens. Starbuck is active, affectionate, gentle and playful and loves to play with cat toys. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca. com.

The SPCA is always in need of the following: Newspapers; stuffed animals (any size); heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets (for cat cages and puppies); litter; canned dog and cat food; dry dog, cat and puppy food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

Keselowski takes pole, aims for N.H. win B5

SECTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

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

PREP FOOTBALL

Wilson Hall rolls over Thomas Sumter 42-0 BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item It’s hard to be disappointed with a 42-0 victory on the football field, but that was kind of the feeling for the Wilson Hall coaching staff at Spencer Field on Friday after the Barons closed out a convincing win over crosscounty rival Thomas Sumter LANE Academy. While Wilson Hall head coach Bruce Lane said his team met its set goals of going 1-0 this week and getting a shutout, it was not a complete, mistake-free effort MARK MORGAN / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM for the Barons, who turned Thomas Sumter Academy’s Cody Segura hauls in a pass as Wilson the ball over three times Hall’s Robert Young (30) and Robert James (2) defend on the play dur- against the Generals. ing the Barons’ 42-0 victory on Friday at Spencer Field. “I don’t think we felt satis-

fied that we played as well as we could play,” said Lane as his team improved to 3-1 on the season. “I think we came out early and played really well, with our first possession and their first. And then we just did not play like we did a week ago (in a 42-14 victory over Ben Lippen). I don’t know why, but I think some of it had to do with Thomas Sumter. “They played really well,” Lane said of the Generals, who dropped to 1-3. “I think they had a good scheme (and) threw the ball well early. No. 7 (Drew Stengel) and No. 3 (Cody Segura) were a tough combination all night, and my hat’s off to them defensively. Their defensive coordinator did some good things.

FRIDAY’S SCORES Rock Hill 41, Sumter 14 South Florence 28, Crestwood 7 Manning 34, C.E. Murray 12 Hartsville 62, Lee Central 6 East Clarendon 30, Camden Military 20 Cross 27, Scott’s Branch 0 Wilson Hall 42, Thomas Sumter 0 Florence Christian 8, Laurence Manning 7 Robert E. Lee 43, Christian Academy 0 Richard Winn 57, Clarendon Hall 14

SEE BARONS, PAGE B3

Rocked hard SHS offense struggles in 41-14 loss to Rock Hill BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Sumter High School knew it would have to deal with a Rock Hill football team on Friday that liked to sling the ball around But even a couple of lucky bounces early didn’t stop the Bearcats’ air attack for long. Rock Hill quarterback Brandon Banks threw for 256 yards and five touchdowns – and ran for the other – as the Bearcats rolled past a mistake-prone Gamecocks squad that never got on track offensively in a 41-14 loss at Sumter Memorial Stadium. The loss dropped Sumter to 3-2 while Rock Hill improved to 3-2, notching its first victory over a team with a winning record since 2011. Banks connected with John McCullough on a pair of TDs and with Deshaun McFadden on three scores as the Bearcats held a 14-0 lead at the half and scored the first 34 points before the Gamecocks got on the board. Sumter managed just 101 yards of total offense in the first half and 156 in the second. The Gamecocks’ only points came on an 80-yard kickoff return by Ky’Jon Tyler and a 13-yard fumble recovery for a score – both of which came in the fourth quarter. Neither team took advantage of early scoring opportunities -- and the game could have gotten out of hand early for the Gamecocks. After holding the Bearcats to a 3-downs-and-out to start the game, a 16-yard run from Russell Jenkins and a facemask penalty set up Sumter inside the Rock Hill 27-yard line.

MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM

SEE SHS, PAGE B3

Sumter running back Russell Jenkins (5) can’t haul in a pass during the Gamecocks’ 41-14 loss to Rock Hill on Friday at Sumter Memorial Stadium.

CLEMSON 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

USC 5 KEYS TO VICTORY

Tigers get Winston-less FSU for half

Gamecocks aim to build upon UGA win

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

One almost has to think that someone who has issues with Florida State set up Jameis Winston, knowing a certain video would be so vulgar and vile toward women that Winston, FSU’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, couldn’t help but stand up on a table on campus and quote the video for everyone to hear.

(22) CLEMSON AT (1) FLORIDA STATE WHERE: Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL WHEN: Today, 8 p.m. TV: WOLO 25 RADIO: WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7

That being said, I seriously doubt any academic institution would want to take credit for the production of such a video. Now, Florida State has to accept that the man who would

shout out such lines in public is the face of its football team because he is, and its administration threw the hammer down on Winston,

SEE TIGERS, PAGE B4

It’s truly amazing how things can change in the space of a week. The hope of the South Carolina football team being able to achieve anything other than completing its schedule was slim and none. After all, the Gamecocks were facing the mighty Georgia Bulldogs and Heisman Trophy win..., uh, candidate Todd Gurley. As sorry as USC looked the first two weeks, there was no chance of it beating the Dawgs. Now, after a 38-35 victory over UGA, Carolina fans aren’t filled with nearly as much trepidation over

(14) USC AT VANDERBILT WHERE: Vanderbilt Stadium Nashville, TN WHEN: Today, 7:30 p.m. TV: SEC NETWORK RADIO: WIBZ-FM 95.5, WHKT-FM 107.5

what the season holds. Sure, a lot of things went USC’s way — do two missed Georgia field goals come to mind — but that is usually necessary

SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B4

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

6 a.m. – Professional Golf: Asian Tour Selangor Masters Third Round from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (GOLF). 7:40 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Stoke vs. Queens Park Rangers (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Wales Open Third Round from Newport, Wales (GOLF). 9 a.m. – Formula One Racing: Singapore Grand Prix Pole Qualifying from Singapore (CNBC). 9 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 Practice from Loudon, N.H. (FOX SPORTS 1), 9:55 a.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Mach – Aston Villa vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series UNOH 175 Pole Qualifying from Loudon, N.H. (FOX SPORTS 1). 11:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 Practice from Loudon, N.H. (FOX SPORTS 1), Noon – College Football: Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech (ESPN). Noon – College Football: Western Illinois at Northwestern (ESPNEWS). Noon – College Football: Bowling Green at Wisconsin (ESPN2). Noon – College Football: Iowa at Pittsburgh (ESPNU). Noon – College Football: Troy at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). Noon – College Football: Old Dominion at Rice (SPORTSOUTH). 12:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – West Ham vs. Liverpool (WIS 10). 12:30 p.m. – College Football: Maryland at Syracuse (WACH 57). 12:30 p.m. – College Football: Tulane at Duke (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series UNOH 175 from Loudon, N.H. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGXFM 92.9). 2 p.m. -- Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Championship Third Round from Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (GOLF). 3 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Thabiso Mchunu vs. Garrett Wilson for the NABF Cruiserweight Title and Karl Dargan vs. Angino Perez for the NABF Junior Lightweight Title from Mashantucket, Conn. (WIS 10). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Florida at Alabama (WLTX 19). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Utah at Michigan (WOLO 25). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Rutgers at Navy (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Virginia at Brigham Young (ESPN). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Texas A&M at Southern Methodist (ESPN2). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: North Carolina at East Carolina (ESPNU). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Louisville at Florida International (FXO SPORTS 1). 3:30 p.m. – College Football: Central Michigan at Kansas (SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. – College Football: Texas State at Illinois (ESPNEWS). 4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at Oakland or Toronto at New York Yankees (MLB NETWORK). 4 p.m. – College Football: Indiana at Missouri (SEC NETWORK). 5 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: LPGA Classic Third Round from Prattville, Ala. (GOLF). 5 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Vancouver at Portland (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6 p.m. – College Football: Winston-Salem State at Tuskegee (ASPIRE). 6 p.m. – College Football: The Citadel at Charleston Southern (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. – College Football: Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – College Football: Mississippi State at Louisiana State (ESPN). 7 p.m. – College Football: Northern Illinois at Arkansas (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Cincinnati at St. Louis (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Mets at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Oklahoma at West Virginia (WACH 57). 7:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 from Sparta, Ky. (ESPNEWS, WEGX-FM 92.9). 7:30 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Pacific Links Hawaii Championship Second Round from Oahu, Hawaii (GOLF). 7:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Seattle at New York (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – College Football: South Carolina at Vanderbilt (SEC NETWORK, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WHKT-FM 107.5) 8 p.m. – College Football: Clemson at Florida State (WOLO 25, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). 8 p.m. – College Football: Miami at Nebraska (ESPN2). 10 p.m. – College Football: Howard vs. Morgan State from East Rutherford, N.J. (ESPNU). 10 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Texas at Los Angeles Angels or San Francisco at San Diego (MLB NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. – College Football: Louisiana-Lafayette at Boise State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. – College Football: Oregon at Washington State (ESPN). 10:30 p.m. – College Football: San Diego State at Oregon State (FOX SPORTS 1).

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE By The Associated Press (Subject to change)

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.

TODAY

SPORTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

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-South-

ern (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.

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PRO FOOTBALL

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION x-Baltimore New York Toronto Tampa Bay Boston CENTRAL DIVISION Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota WEST DIVISION

W 92 78 77 74 66

L 60 74 75 79 87

Pct .605 .513 .507 .484 .431

GB – 14 15 181/2 261/2

W 84 83 79 69 65

L 68 68 73 83 87

Pct .553 .550 .520 .454 .428

GB – 1/2 5 15 19

L 58 69 70 86 92

Pct .621 .546 .539 .438 .395

GB – 111/2 121/2 28 341/2

W x-Los Angeles 95 Oakland 83 Seattle 82 Houston 67 Texas 60 x-clinched division

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Texas 7, Oakland 2 Pittsburgh 3, Boston 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Toronto 2 Cleveland 2, Houston 1, 13 innings Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 1

TODAY’S GAMES

Detroit (Scherzer 16-5) at Kansas City (Shields 14-7), 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Je.Williams 3-2) at Oakland (Pomeranz 5-4), 4:05 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 10-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Capuano 2-3), 4:05 p.m. Boston (R.De La Rosa 4-7) at Baltimore (Tillman 12-5), 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Carroll 5-10) at Tampa Bay (Archer 9-8), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (House 3-3) at Minnesota (May 3-4), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (C.Young 12-8) at Houston (Keuchel 11-9), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Lewis 10-13) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 17-8), 9:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W 88 76 74 73 70

L 64 76 78 80 83

Pct .579 .500 .487 .477 .458

GB – 12 14 151/2 181/2

W 85 82 79 71 68

L 68 70 74 82 85

Pct .556 .539 .516 .464 .444

GB – 21/2 6 14 17

W Los Angeles 87 San Francisco 84 San Diego 71 Arizona 62 Colorado 62 x-clinched division

L 66 68 81 91 91

Pct .569 .553 .467 .405 .405

GB – 21/2 151/2 25 25

x-Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago WEST DIVISION

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 3, Boston 2 Washington 6, Miami 2 L.A. Dodgers 8, Chicago Cubs 4 St. Louis 3, Milwaukee 2, 13 innings Colorado 7, Arizona 6 San Diego 7, Philadelphia 3

TODAY’S GAMES

L.A. Dodgers (R.Hernandez 8-11) at Chicago Cubs (Doubront 2-1), 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Je.Williams 3-2) at Oakland (Pomeranz 5-4), 4:05 p.m. Arizona (Cahill 3-11) at Colorado (E. Butler 0-1), 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Garza 8-8) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 12-7), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 8-11) at Atlanta (Minor 6-11), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 12-5) at Miami (Cosart 4-2), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 11-12) at St. Louis (Wacha 5-6), 7:15 p.m. San Francisco (Y.Petit 5-4) at San Diego (Cashner 4-7), 8:40 p.m.

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

W 2 1 1 1

L 0 1 1 1

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .500

PF 52 43 43 50

PA 30 49 45 40

W 2 1 0 0

L 0 1 2 2

T 0 0 0 0

Pct 1.000 .500 .000 .000

PF 47 36 27 51

PA 20 36 75 61

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Atlanta’s Devin Hester (17) does his best Deion Sanders impression on the way to the end zone on a 56-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Falcons’ 56-14 victory over Tampa Bay in Atlanta on Thursday. Hester set the NFL record for most returns for touchdowns at 20 with the return.

Hester stands alone as NFL’s greatest returner BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press ATLANTA — Devin Hester gets a text every morning from Deion Sanders, usually with some sort of inspirational message. “That’s my alarm,” Hester said. “When I get that text, I know it’s time to get up.” Things were a little different Friday. When Sanders delivered his latest message, it was to a friend and protege who now holds the NFL record for most return touchdowns all by himself. Hester high-stepped into history — with Sanders watching from the sideline, no less — when he took a punt 56 yards to the end zone in the Atlanta Falcons’ 56-14 blowout of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The moment was especially poignant given their long friendship, going back to Hester’s days at the University of Miami, and that it came at the Georgia Dome, the stadium where Sanders played a couple of years for the Falcons and famously proclaimed upon his return with a different team that it was “my house.” Not anymore. This is Hester’s house. “It is tough to break a record from a guy that holds it (who) is my number one mentor,” he said. “He knew that if anyone was capable of breaking that record and he wanted anyone to break it, then it was going to be me.” The 20th return touchdown of Hester’s career came midway through the second

Goodell: ‘Same mistakes can never be repeated’ BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press

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

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THURSDAY’S GAME

Atlanta 56, Tampa Bay 14

SUNDAY’S GAMES

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

MONDAY’S GAME

Chicago at N.Y. Jets, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 25 N.Y. Giants at Washington, 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 28 Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Houston, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Carolina at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Detroit at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Miami vs. Oakland at London, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Philadelphia at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. Atlanta at Minnesota, 4:25 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Open: Arizona, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, St. Louis

quarter Thursday night, with the Falcons already ahead 28-0. The Bucs inexplicably gave him a chance for the record, the ball settling into his hands at the 44. He burst through a seam in the middle of the field and suddenly found himself face to face with one last defender, punter Michael Koenen. That was no contest. Hester cut to his left, zipped around a diving Koenen and finished it off with a triumphant glide down the sideline. The last 10 yards or so, Hester broke into Sanders’ trademark high-stepping move, the left hand cupped behind the ear hole of his helmet in tribute to his friend. “It was great that Deion was here,” said Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. “It’s funny how things seem to work out.” Hester and Sanders shared an emotional moment afterward on the set of the NFL Network, where Sanders works as an analyst. Both teared up as they talked of their bond. “I remember the beginnings,” Sanders said. “I love you, man. I’m so proud of you.” Hester recalled the first call he got from Prime Time, back in his college days while the Hurricanes were getting ready for a game against North Carolina State. “We were in a meeting,” Hester said. “I had my phone in my pocket because somebody said you were going to call me. I felt my phone vibrating. I didn’t even look at it. I just snuck out, went to the bathroom, and called you right back.”

NEW YORK — Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL wants to implement new personal conduct policies by the Super Bowl. Goodell was short on specifics at a news conference Friday, his first public statements in more than a week about the rash of NFL players involved in domestic vioGOODELL lence. More defiant than contrite as he was hammered with questions, Goodell said he has not considered resigning. “Unfortunately, over the past several weeks, we have seen all too much of the NFL doing wrong,” he said in his opening statement. “That starts with me.” The league has faced increasing criticism that it has not acted quickly or emphatically enough. The commissioner reiterated that he botched the handling of the Ray Rice case. “The same mistakes can never be repeated,” he said. Goodell said he would meet with NFL Players Association chief DeMaurice Smith next week, and they would work with outside

experts to evaluate the league’s policies. Among the areas that will be examined is Goodell’s role in discipline. The commissioner now oversees all personal conduct cases, deciding guilt and penalties. He will establish a conduct committee to review NFL personal conduct, seeking experts in the area of domestic abuse and violence to serve on it. Goodell’s role with such a committee was not directly addressed. “Nothing is off the table,” he said. One of the key questions is how to balance the league’s desire to take a stance against violent acts with the due process of the legal system. Goodell indicated the league is considering becoming “engaged” in the investigation process while law enforcement is still handling its probes. Goodell said he believes he has the support of the NFL’s owners, his bosses. “That has been clear to me,” he said. The commissioner and some NFL teams have been heavily criticized for lenient or delayed punishment of Rice, Adrian Peterson and other players involved in recent domestic violence cases. Less than

three weeks into the season, five such cases have made headlines. Vikings star running back Peterson and Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy are on a special commissioner’s exemption list and are being paid while they go through the legal process. Arizona running back Jonathan Dwyer was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, meaning he can’t play for the team again this season. Ray McDonald, a defensive end for San Francisco, continues to practice and play while being investigated on suspicion of domestic violence. Groups such as the National Organization of Women and league partners and sponsors have come down hard on the NFL to be more responsive in dealing with them. Congress also is watching to see how the NFL reacts. NOW President Terry O’Neill reiterated her calls for Goodell to resign. “NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell today did nothing to increase confidence in his ability to lead the NFL out of its morass,” O’Neill said in a statement. “What Mr. Goodell doesn’t seem to understand is that he should be aiming to make fundamental changes in the organization.

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AREA ROUNDUP

Eagles hand Swampcats 1st loss of season MANNING — Florence Christian School scored a touchdown and added the 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter to pick up an 8-7 varsity football victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Friday at Billy Chitwood Field. The loss was the first of the season for the Swampcats, who fell to 4-1. FCS, the defending SCISA 2A state champion, improved to 4-0 as it extended its winning streak to 16 games. The Eagles’ last loss came at the hands of LMA last season by a 41-0 scores. SOUTH FLORENCE 28 CRESTWOOD 7

DALZELL -- Crestwood High School remained winless on the season with a 28-7 loss to South Florence on Friday at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium. The Knights dropped to 0-4 while South Florence upped its record to 3-1.

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL LAKEWOOD 3 LEE CENTRAL 1 Lakewood High School defeated Lee Central 3-1 on Thursday at the Lakewood gymnasium. The Lady Gators won by the scores

SHS FROM PAGE B1 But, on a third-down pass attempt, SHS quarterback James Barnes tripped moving to his left and the Gamecocks were forced to attempt a 45-yard field goal. It missed wide right, however. The Bearcats’ next two possessions wound up deep inside Sumter territory only to end in turnovers. After connecting on six of seven passes to reach the Gamecock 15, Banks’ next pass was intercepted by Tyrell Ceaser to negate the threat. The next drive was an even bigger disappointment for the Bearcats. After moving to the SHS 3, running back Brandon Croutch fumbled at the goal line and Johnnie Brunson recovered in the end zone for the Gamecocks to keep the game scoreless through the first quarter. The good fortune for Sumter didn’t last, though, thanks in large part to penalties. A pass interference call on a fourth-down pass opened the door for Rock Hill’s first score. Banks took the ball in from 11 yards out four plays after the penalty to make it 7-0 Rock Hill. After being held to just 70 yards of offense in the first

of 25-20, 25-21, 23-25, 25-19. Payton Mickens led LHS with 22 digs, five service points and two kills. Gabby Hopkins had 11 points and five digs and Shanekia Jackson had 11 digs, seven points and three kills. Briana Hicks had three blocks. CAROLINA FOREST 3 SUMTER 1

MYRTLE BEACH -- Sumter High School fell to 0-2 in Region VI-4A with a 3-1 loss to Carolina Forest on Thursday at the CF field. Carolina Forest won by the scores of 25-10, 25-19, 13-25, 25-18. The Lady Gamecocks, who fell to 7-3 overall, were led by Aubrey Rickard with 18 assists and three kills. Courtney Price had eight kills and Zuri Smith had six. ORANGEBURG PREP 3 LAURENCE MANNING 0

ORANGEBURG -- Laurence Manning Academy lost to Orangeburg Prep 3-0 on Thursday at the OP gymnasium. OP won the game by the scores of 25-12, 25-19, 25-19. Courtney Beatson had 13 kills and eight blocks for LMA. Sara Herbert had seven kills and four blocks.

quarter, the Gamecocks finally got something going on their opening drive of the second. Barnes connected with Tyler on a 36-yard hookup to put SHS in Bearcat territory, but an illegal shift penalty negated the big gain. Rock Hill turned right around and scored again – helped by a Sumter offside call along the way – when Banks found McCullough for a 25-yard strike to put the Bearcats up 14-0 before the half. The second half was more of the same from Banks and Co. He found McCullough on Rock Hill’s first drive for a 12-yard score to increase the lead to 21-0. It became 27-0 on a 7-yard pass to McFadden next drive and 34-0 when the two hooked up for a 2-yard score early in the fourth quarter. Sumter meanwhile had just one drive make it deep into Rock Hill territory, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty at the 1-foot line pushed the Gamecocks back and Barnes was intercepted three plays later. After Tyler’s and Pierson’s scores gave SHS some hope, Banks and McFadden drove in the final nail with a 20-yard strike with 5:19 remaining.

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CAMDEN -- Sumter High School defeated Lugoff-Elgin by 48 strokes on Thursday at Camden Country Club. The Lady Gamecocks shot 216 to L-E’s 264. Ashleigh Shaw and Kathleen Kirlis both shot 51 for SHS to earn medalist honors. Olivia Burns shot a 52.

ROCK HILL -- Zaykiem Jackson ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead Sumter High School to a 42-6 victory over Rock Hill on Thursday at the Rock Hill Stadium. Jackson had scoring runs of 13 and seven yards and threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Zion Vaughn. He also ran for a 2-point conversion. Dajon Butts had TD runs of 15 and eight yards and also ran for a 2-point conversion for the Gamecocks, who improved to 3-0 on the season. Weslie Richburg returned a blocked punt by Cooper Mota one yard for a score. Jordan Gregg, Matthew McCutcheon, Nijil Rogers and Nashaun Carter each had an interception.

JV FOOTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 30 WILSON HALL 6 Laurence Manning Academy improved to 3-0 on the season with a 30-6 victory over Wilson Hall on Thursday at Spencer Field. Taylor Lee and Morgan Morris both ran for two touchdowns for the Swampcats. Brewer Brunson had a touchdown. ROCK HILL 35 SUMTER 17

ROCK HILL -- Sumter High School lost to Rock Hill 35-17 on Thursday at the Rock Hill stadium. Alec Brumbeck threw a pair of touchdown passes to CK Rembert for the Gamecocks. Brixton Niebuhr kicked a field goal.

BARONS FROM PAGE B1 They penetrated all night, and they’re not a bad football team.” After holding the Generals without a first down following the opening kickoff, the Barons took four plays to travel 53 yards on their opening possession. Robert James opened the drive with an 8-yard run and quarterback McLendon Sears closed with a 43-yard scamper to the end zone. Cody Hoover’s PAT kick made the score 7-0 with 9:05 on the clock. The second Wilson Hall possession netted similar results, with a 73-yard drive taking just seven plays. Sears rambled for 41 yards on the drive’s second play, moving the ball to the TSA 24. Penalties pushed the Barons back to the 40, where Sears faced a third-and-26. The sophomore signal caller launched a pass that Josh Gentile hauled in at the goal line and carried in for a 14-0 Wilson Hall advantage with 32 seconds left in the opening quarter. A punt-fest broke out for

JV VOLLEYBALL ORANGEBURG PREP 2 LAURENCE MANNING 1 ORANGEBURG — Laurence Manning Academy lost to Orangeburg Prep 2-1 on Thursday at the OP gymnasium. OP won by the scores of 21-25, 25-15, 25-21. Brooke Ward had seven kills, two blocks and nine service points for LMA, while Tolley Horton had 11 points.

most of the second quarter, with Thomas Sumter’s Noah White also coming away with an interception off Sears early in the quarter. Wilson Hall got back on the board just before the half after a 10-play, 77-yard drive. The key play was a 46yard pass from Sears to James that advanced the ball to the TSA 34. A fumbled snap resulted in an 8-yard loss on first down before Hoover pulled down a rebound on a tipped pass for 14 yards, setting up a thirdand-4 from the 28. A sack would leave the Barons facing a fourthand-10 from the 34, but Sears and Hoover would hook up again for 22 and a first down at the Generals’ 12. Two plays later, Sears would find James for a 12-yard touchdown pass with 31 seconds to go in the half, giving Wilson Hall a 21-0 halftime lead. The Barons took the opening kickoff of the second half and fumbled the ball away on the third play of their opening possession. After TSA failed to take advantage and punted the ball back to Wilson Hall, the Barons took over at their 49.

Sears connected with John Ballard for what seemed to be a 20-yard touchdown pass, but an illegal block in the back nullified the play. Three plays later, Sears ran it in from four yards out for a 28-0 Baron lead with 5:50 left in the third. Thomas Sumter managed one first down on its next possession, but that first down came on a 22-yard pass from Stengel to Trey Holladay. On fourth down, Stengel went back into punt formation and came out passing on the fake. Devin Harwell appeared to have the catch on the sidelines for a first down, but the pass was ruled incomplete. Wilson Hall took over at the TSA 47 and was in the end zone three plays later. Sears found a wide-open Brent Carraway at the 16, then passed for eight yards to Ballard and eight to Hoover for the score and a 35-0 lead with 1:48 left in the third. The quarter closed in sloppy fashion as as Thomas Sumter fumbled to Wilson Hall, only to see the Barons fumble the ball back on the next play.

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(14) SOUTH CAROLINA (2-1, 1-1 SEC) AT VANDERBILT (1-2, 0-1 SEC) The Associated Press

LINE: South Carolina by 21 ½ SERIES RECORD: South Carolina 19-4 WHAT’S AT STAKE: South Carolina can start building momentum after squeaking by Georgia for a big win in the SEC East as the Gamecocks ease into the easier portion of their schedule. The Commodores are coming off their first win under firstyear coach Derek Mason, but he’s playing 21 first-time starters and 31 combined freshmen — most in the nation. KEY MATCHUP: Vanderbilt’s offense against South Carolina’s defense. The Commodores finally scored their first offensive touchdown in their win over Massachusetts, and South Carolina is one of the nation’s worst allowing 36.7 points and 513.7 yards per game. PLAYERS TO WATCH: South Carolina: QB Dylan Thompson. The senior is 5-1 as a starter, and he has

eight touchdown passes in three games averaging 301 yards passing per game. Vanderbilt: QB Patton Robinette. He’s back as starter after being yanked in the opener and apparently healthy enough to come off the bench to lead the rally for a win over UMass from 11 points down in the fourth quarter. He was 15 of 21 for 147 yards and a TD and also ran six times for 35 yards and another score. FACTS & FIGURES: South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier is looking for his 202nd win as an SEC coach, which would put him behind only Paul “Bear” Bryant for most wins in the SEC. Spurrier is 19-2 all-time against Vanderbilt. ... This is the Gamecocks’ first road trip this season. ... The Gamecocks have won five straight in this series. ... Vanderbilt is playing its fourth straight game in Nashville. ... Ralph Webb ran for a career-high 116 yards vs. UMass, the most by a Vanderbilt freshman since 2009. Webb ranks seventh in the SEC with 281 yards rushing.

GAMECOCKS FROM PAGE B1 to win tight games. Of course, there is still a lot of work to be done, but there is no doubt South Carolina has improved from week to week. It is amazing though how the Gamecocks jumped from No. 24 in the polls to 14th with the win over the Dawgs, after falling three spots despite a 33-23 win over East Carolina the week before. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that ECU went on the road to beat Virginia Tech last week after the Hokies had gone to some stupid horseshoe in Ohio the week before and won there. I’m just saying. Carolina jumped over a big hurdle in “reclaiming” its season with the triumph over Georgia. Now it can’t afford to stumble against a team like Vanderbilt, which has struggled so far in its first three games under new head coach Derek Mason. Following are five keys if South Carolina is to be victorious today in Nashville, Tenn. 1. TAKE THE FIELD READY

As nice as the win over Georgia was, it needs to be history to the Gamecocks. Their full attention needs to be on Vandy, from the get-go. The Gamecocks don’t need a slow start; it absolutely killed them in the season opener against Texas A&M and made it way too interesting for most of the game against ECU. While the Commodores don’t appear to be able to run away from USC the way A&M did, a slow start by Carolina will give them a lot of confidence. Vandy rallied in the second half to beat Massachusetts last week and avoided what would have been a disastrous 0-3 start. The longer it remains in the game today, the more confident Vanderbilt will become that it has reached a turning point. USC needs to take control as soon as possible. 2. MIX IT UP OFFENSIVELY

After getting shoved around by the Aggies in the opener, South Carolina’s offensive line has lived up to its billing the past two weeks. Because of that, the Gamecocks have been able to show off multiple weapons.

Quarterback Dylan Thompson has been able to spread the wealth among his plethora of receivers, and Mike Davis and Brandon Wilds did a good job of finding holes and making some holes against Georgia. They need to do the same again this week.

CSU hosts ‘big brother’ Citadel BY JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Charleston Southern is finally getting big brother to come to its house. Charleston Southern will host The Citadel on Saturday before what it expected to be a record crowd at Buccaneer Field. Charleston Southern beat the Bulldogs last season in the Buccaneers’ first game with coach Jamey Chadwell. It was the catalyst to a surprising 10-3 season. “Any time you can get big brother to your place — that has never happened — I think it shows hopefully the progress this university can make, that there can be room for two universities in this city,” Chadwell said. In other games Saturday involving South Carolina’s Football Championship Subdivision teams South Carolina State hosts Fur-

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4. TACKLE EVEN BETTER

Carolina’s tackling ability has gone from non-existent against Texas A&M to decent against Georgia. Though Gurley ended up with 131 yards rushing, most of them were contested yards. His longest run was a touchdown called back due to an “obvious” holding penalty. Again, one of those breaks. South Carolina doesn’t need to regress in that department, not against someone like Vanderbilt. A poor tackling game by the Gamecocks increases the odds of the Commodores staying in the game. 5. DON’T LET UP

If South Carolina is able to get out to a big lead, it doesn’t need to let off the gas. It needs to continue to pour it on. That isn’t said to try and rub it in on Vanderbilt, but just for USC to make it easy on itself. After playing well and having many things go in its favor last week, head coach Steve Spurrier would no doubt like to enjoy some smooth sailing on the way to his 202nd career victory as a Southeastern Conference head coach.

suspending him for one half of its game against Clemson today. Wow. Oh, and what an apology from Winston. He apologized to his team, but said they weren’t going to dwell on anything negative. The focus is on winning the game. There was no apology to women in general, his mother, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, female cousins — any woman who might be related to him — in particular. This from a young man who has been charged with, but ultimately exonerated, of sexual assault. There have been several instances of “misbehavior” since then, but to FSU’s credit, at least it finally gave him some sort of punishment, as small as it might be. Uh, no. FSU should have sat him for the entire game. If the Tigers are leading at halftime and Winston takes the field and the Seminoles come back to win, he will think even more of himself than he already does. If he sits the entire game and they lose, his teammates can thank him for more than likely costing them a shot to repeat as national champions. If they win, it will show life can go on without him. There’s a much better chance of a lesson being learned by Winston. All of that being said, the Tigers are the ones who have the opportunity to benefit from Winston’s stupidity off the field. Of course, Winston jumped fully into the national spotlight last season when the Seminoles went to Death Valley and plastered Clemson, setting them on the path to the national title. Here are five things the Tigers need to do in order to pull off a major upset. 1. TAKE THE FIELD WITH AN ATTITUDE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Maine at Boston College, 1 p.m. STATE Army at Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m. TODAY

(1) Florida State vs. (22) Clemson, 8 p.m. (WOLO 25, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7) (14) South Carolina at Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK, WIBZ-FM 95.5, WNKT-FM 107.5) Presbyterian at North Carolina State, 6 p.m. Furman at South Carolina State, 6 p.m. Citadel at Charleston Southern, 6 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240) Wofford at Gardner-Webb, 6 p.m. Coastal Carolina at Florida A&M, 5 p.m. Catawba at Newberry, 6 p.m. North Greenville at Tusculum, 7 p.m. Benedict at Elizabeth City State, 4 p.m. College of Faith at Limestone, 7 p.m.

North Carolina at East Carolina, 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU) Louisville at Florida International, 3:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1)

SEC THURSDAY

(5) Auburn 20, (20) Kansas State 14

TODAY

(3) Alabama vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m. (WLTX 19) (6) Texas A&M at SMU, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2) (8) LSU vs. Mississippi State, 7 p.m. (ESPN) (13) Georgia vs. Troy, noon (SEC NETWORK) (18) Missouri vs. Indiana, 4 p.m. (SEC NETWORK) Northern Illinois at Arkansas, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)

ACC TODAY

(21) BYU vs. Virginia, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) (24) Nebraska vs. Miami, 8 p.m. (ESPN2) Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, noon (ESPN) Iowa at Pittsburgh, noon (ESPNU) Maryland at Syracuse, 12:30 p.m. (WACH 57) Tulane at Duke, 12:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH)

TOP 25 TODAY

(2) Oregon at Washington State, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) (4) Oklahoma at West Virginia, 7:30 p.m. (WACH 57) (11) Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan, noon (19) Wisconsin vs. Bowling Green, noon (ESPN2)

man; Wofford is at GardnerWebb; Coastal Carolina travels to Florida A&M; and Presbyterian is at North Carolina State. In North Charleston, Charleston Southern (3-0) is adding more than 700 seats to the visitor’s side of its stadium as The Citadel (0-2) makes the 17-mile trip up the peninsula. The Bulldogs had a bye last week after opening the season with losses to Coastal Carolina and Florida State. “You enjoy the time off — able to recruit a little bit and hone in on some things, but at the same time you don’t want to break your momentum at all,” coach Mike Houston said. While the Bulldogs have faced a top-quality FCS foe, Saturday’s game is the first equal level test for Charleston Southern, who has beaten NAIA Point, Division II Newberry and FCS also-ran Campbell.

(22) CLEMSON (1-1) AT (1) FLORIDA STATE (2-0) The Associated Press

3. STACK THE BOX AGAIN

South Carolina played much more aggressively defensively against Georgia than it did in either of the first two games. That was because of Gurley and the fact the Bulldogs didn’t throw the ball around as much as their first two opponents. Vanderbilt has played four different quarterbacks already, but Patton Robinette will start today after completing 15 of 21 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown in leading the rally against UMass. However, USC needs to make Robinette prove himself again and focus on stopping running back Ralph Webb. He is averaging 93 yards a game.

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This doesn’t mean line up with your mouth running or getting in the Seminoles’ face after every play. The Tigers just need to show they are highly irritated over the beating from last season and how no one thinks they have a chance to do anything about it today. 2. DON’T BURN IT ALL EARLY

While Clemson needs to show the Seminoles from the opening kickoff it means business, it doesn’t need to use up all of that at-

LINE: Florida State by 16 ½ SERIES RECORD: Florida State leads 19-8 WHAT’S AT STAKE: Florida State or Clemson have represented the Atlantic Division in the ACC championship game the past five years. The winner of this matchup has played in the title game in each of those five years. The Tigers dropped from their No. 16 ranking after a season-opening loss to No. 13 Georgia, but an upset of the No. 1 team in the nation would surely move them back up the polls. Florida State used the 51-14 win at Clemson last year to propel itself to a national championship. The Seminoles are the top team in the country, but have not been as dominant. A decisive victory would answer a lot of questions. KEY MATCHUP: Florida State left tackle Cam Erving versus Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley. The two seniors have been going against each other for years and there are no secrets. Erving was the ACC offensive lineman of the year in 2013 and Beasley is an AllAmerican that leads all active players in FBS with 23 sacks. The entire Florida State offensive line is comprised of seniors and the Clemson defensive line is the strength of that side of the ball. Beasley and his teammates will want to rattle Florida State quarterback Sean Maguire in the first half. Erving and the line must have a strong game to help the

Chadwell said his team still feels like the underdog, even after last year’s win over the Bulldogs. “We’re still trying to make it into a rival game. We’ve only beat them twice in our entire existence,” Chadwell said. In Orangeburg, South Carolina State (1-2) faces Furman (2-1) in a rematch of last year’s FCS playoff game. This time both teams are coming off devastating losses. “We both need to win. I don’t know who needs to win the worse. I know we need to win badly,” Bulldogs coach Buddy Pough said. Pough said South Carolina State looked lethargic and confused for the second weekend in a row, losing 30-3 last week to Coastal Carolina. “They’re beating us up. And we’re not playing too good,” Pough said.

untested quarterback. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Clemson: Quarterback Deshaun Watson is not the starter, but the freshman was rated the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the country by several recruiting services. The Tigers are expected to play two quarterbacks and Watson brings a level of mobility that Florida State must account for. He’s been known to take more chances throwing the football.

Florida State: Quarterback Sean Maguire will make the first start of his career because of a first-half suspension of Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston. Maguire has to keep the game close until Winston can return after halftime. Maguire has only thrown 26 passes in college and was not a prolific passer in high school. Maguire has a strong arm, but has never been in this type of high-pressure situation. FACTS & FIGURES: Florida State has a school-record 18-game win streak and has scored 80 more touchdowns than its opponents during that span. ... FSU senior Karlos Williams has started at running back, safety and linebacker during his career. ... The Seminoles haven’t trailed in a regular season game since Sept. 28, 2013. ... Clemson averaged more than 40 points per game and 500 yards per game in 2013 and 2012. ... The Tigers had three defensive players named preseason first-team AllACC, the most of any team. ... Clemson has never defeated the No. 1 team in the nation in four attempts. 4. CHANGE THE GAME PLAN

titude in the first few minutes. The odds are, if the Tigers are to win, it is going to take far longer than 15 minutes to do it. Clemson needs to settle in and let FSU know it’s going to be a hardnosed battle from beginning to end. 3. IF YOU WIN THE TOSS, DEFER

Tiger head coach Dabo Swinney and offensive coordinator Chad Morris almost always like to have the offense take the field if it wins the pregame coin toss. In this case though, if Clemson has the option, it should defer to the second half. The Tiger defense has something to prove after giving up 45 points to Georgia, and Sean Maguire, who will play the first half for FSU in place of Winston, has something to prove as well. If the Tigers can get the Seminoles off the field in quick fashion, it could set the tone for the game. Also, if Clemson defers, that means Winston has to wait a few minutes before he gets on the field when his “punishment” is over. Of course, all of this is a 50-50 proposition. Get it?

Upon hearing that Winston would not play the first half, Swinney said that it would not affect how the Tigers game plan defensively for FSU. If I’m a Clemson fan, I’m praying that is coachspeak coming from Swinney. If the Tigers don’t try to exploit Maguire being behind center, they have missed a golden opportunity. Clemson needs to load up the box to stop the run and dare Florida State to try and beat them with Maguire’s arm. Then you go back to the original game plan in the second half. 5. ESTABLISH THE RUN

Clemson has to be able to show it can run the ball. It can’t rely solely on the passing of Cole Stoudt and Desaun Watson to produce points. While the Tigers have some solid receivers, there’s no Sammy Watkins, DeAndre Hopkins or Martavis Bryant lining up out wide. If Clemson can run the ball, it will open up the passing game and make it much more effective.

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Keselowski aims for third straight victory BY DAN GELSTON The Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. — Denny Hamlin once called his shot at New Hampshire, guaranteeing a win with a tweet, then following through with a mighty swing of an invisible baseball bat moments after taking the checkered flag. Any bold boasts this weekend? He’ll keep his bat on his shoulder and take the pitch this time up. Brad Keselowski is taking his cuts these days as NASCAR’s heavy hitter, taking his first career two-race winning streak into New Hampshire. Keselowski has stamped himself as the early favorite to win the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. “Somehow my car disappeared,” Hamlin said, “and it’s got a 2 on the side of it now.” Keselowski won at Richmond International Speedway, the Chase opener at Chicagoland Speedway and is the 4-1 favorite to win Sunday at New Hampshire. The 2012 NASCAR champion is rolling and he’s at the right track to make it 3 for 3: Keselowski swept the Nationwide and Cup races in July at New Hampshire. About the only thing working against him is the quirky fact that New Hampshire has had 13 straight different winners. He can join Greg Biffle (2008), Tony Stewart (2011) and Matt Kenseth (2013) as the only drivers to win the first two Chase races. Keselowski will start his run at three straight wins from the front, taking the pole Friday with a track-record run of 140.598 mph. Keselowski keeps pilling up wins and has proved he may be even better than he was during the 2012 championship run. His best may still be ahead. “Looking through the first six Chase races, we’ve won in the last two years at every one of them,” Keselowski said. “So in that sense, I’m as comfortable as you can be.” The Team Penske driver has

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Brad Keselowski takes the checkered flag to win a Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. Keselowski followed that up with a win in Illinois last week and will try to make it three in a row in the SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday. even more reason to feel cozy in the No. 2 Ford. His win in the Chase opener guaranteed him a spot in the next round of the Chase. He joked after his win he would pop open some beers and enjoy the next two weeks. Keselowski used a daring threewide drive through the middle of a Kevin Harvick-Kyle Larson duel to grab the lead for good. This year, NASCAR began an elimination format, and four drivers will be knocked out after every third race. Keselowski is the top seed in the 16-driver field. “We’ve got two races to, I don’t want to say goof off, but with no consequences and that’s enjoyable,” he said. “Everybody loves it when all you can do is win. It’s like getting a free lottery ticket.” One more sign he may have hit the jackpot: Keselowski won the Chase opener at Chicagoland in 2012, then won the

title. Keselowski wasn’t quite an unknown when he won it all in 2012, but he certainly didn’t boast the resume of former champs like Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon. The game has changed this time around. Keselowski is easily in the mix as one of the handful of drivers who have a legitimate chance at winning the Chase. “We’re at the second race in the Chase and we’re receiving the level of attention we received in 2012 in probably the seventh or eighth race of the Chase,” he said. “It’s not different in the sense of the attention, it’s different because it’s so early and I know that we have so much farther to go and so much more work to do. In that sense, it’s a compliment, but it’s kind of scary because you don’t want to get overinflated as a team and think you’ve done what you needed to do when there’s so much work left to be done.”

SYLVANIA 300 LINEUP The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At New Hampshire Motor Speedway Loudon, N.H. Lap length: 1.058 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 140.598 mph. 2. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 140.437. 3. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 140.065. 4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 139.757. 5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 139.721. 6. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 139.419. 7. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 139.241. 8. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 139.017. 9. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 138.946. 10. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 138.881. 11. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 138.865. 12. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 138.759. 13. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 138.946. 14. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 138.946. 15. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 138.941. 16. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 138.855. 17. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 138.825. 18. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 138.779. 19. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 138.577. 20. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford,

138.527. 21. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 138.512. 22. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 138.492. 23. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 138.472. 24. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 138.291. 25. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 138.21. 26. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 138.185. 27. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 138.09. 28. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 137.621. 29. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 137.581. 30. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 136.992. 31. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 136.722. 32. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 136.697. 33. (93) Clay Rogers, Toyota, 136.56. 34. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 136.184. 35. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 136.077. 36. (33) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 136.038. 37. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, owner points. 38. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, owner points. 39. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, owner points. 40. (83) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, owner points. 41. (77) Corey LaJoie, Ford, owner points. 42. (66) Mike Wallace, Toyota, owner points. 43. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, owner points.

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ecently, I was having a tennis lesson with a couple of lads I regularly teach. They are both fine tennis players and both love the game. Like all of us, sometimes they get closer to playing up to their potential than others. Most older teenage boys — and these two fall into that category — have a tendency to think they control more variables than they actually do, but both are bright kids and would come clean and think clearly about their abilities when removed from the battle. I have been fortunate enough to work with them long enough to have a Mark pretty good idea what Rearden makes them tick. When I probe a little, I can generally get to the heart of what is going on when I ask questions about why they chose a course of action on the court. In other words, why did you choose that shot or why do you continue doing this or that? On this particular day, the kids were competing evenly and neither seemed to have an edge over the other. We worked on several different skill sets while keeping score, each scenario favoring one or the other, but only slightly. The thing that continues to amaze me is that highly competitive juniors will still find it difficult to make a practice session purely about learning to do something better because they don’t want the other person to get an edge over them. On the one hand, this is a good thing because you love seeing a player who hates to lose. On the other hand, it does inhibit kids from learning a new skill as quickly as you know they would if they could just compartmentalize and see the training session as being about growth. Well Mark, why don’t you have them work on the skill without keeping score? I have and still do very often. It does keep the practice session cleaner and the quality of the work more pure, but guess what suffers? Some of you already know; intensity. For a competitive tennis player, this is often the dividing line that separates players of like ability, and this is where the conversation becomes really fun. I have

long been interested in how athletes and people in general are motivated to get better. Everyone wants to win, but not everyone hates to lose. Let me state that neither of the two boys are the complete embodiment of either of those two things, but each is probably closer to one than the other. And this is where I want to pose a question. Which do you think gets the better results from a motivational standpoint: “I hate to lose” or “I really want to win?” In real life you might say, “I will never let myself lose this account to the Jones Firm” or “I will continue to expand my opportunities and watch my business grow.” Interesting premise, huh? To my way of thinking, I believe the “I hate to lose” spirit yields better results in terms of sheer on-the-fly competitiveness. When the battle is raging, they can no more turn it off than they can deny being hungry at meal time. I think the hurt of defeat is a stronger emotion to them than the joy of victory. Both exist, but in very unequal amounts. Hurt stings much longer than joy feels good. Because I am basically a positive person, I also believe the desire to win is also a strong motivator. It is especially beneficial to those folks who can see farther down the road and envision greater results from being willing to work on things in the heat of battle and spend a little more prep time getting ready. I think they refer to that as delaying gratification. I am certainly no psychologist, nor do I have a great handle on what lies deep inside of people, but I do love seeing the different things at work in people and speculating on what causes the response. It’s just interesting. The people or athletes who often achieve the most seem to have both and in good measure. Roger Federer comes to mind. He hates to lose, but also loves to win. He works insanely hard because of his distaste for defeat, but with a clear picture in his mind of what meticulous preparation will do in his quest to be a winner. I would be interested in your thoughts on the subject. Shoot me a line at markrearden@ftc-i.net. Boy, I love this stuff. Mark my words, this subject will show up again.

CHICAGO — Clayton Kershaw became the majors’ first 20-game winner and A.J. Ellis hit a pair of tworun homers, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. KERSHAW Kershaw (20-3) pitched five shaky innings in his shortest start in 3 1/2 months, but the NL West-leading Dodgers roughed up Edwin Jackson on their way to a 13-hit attack that included four homers. Matt Kemp hit a three-run shot in Los Angeles’ six-run first, and Yasiel Puig added another threerun homer in the sixth. The Dodgers improved baseball’s best road record to 48-31 and will clinch a postseason berth if Milwaukee loses in Pittsburgh on Friday night. They began the day with a 2 1/2-game lead over San Francisco in the division. JETS’ WILKERSON FINED $20K BY NFL FOR EJECTION

NEW YORK — New York Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness — throwing punches — in a fight that resulted in him being ejected against the Green Bay Packers. Wilkerson was tossed when he got into it with Packers players in the third quarter of Green Bay’s 31-24 victory last Sunday. Wilkerson was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct, as was teammate

Sheldon Richardson. BROWNS’ GORDON SUSPENSION REDUCED TO 10 GAMES

BEREA, Ohio — Josh Gordon’s tangled ordeal, full of legal twists and turns, has finally been straightened out. He can run a route back to the Browns this season. Cleveland’s star wide receiver was reinstated into the NFL and had his oneyear suspension reduced to 10 games Friday after the league announced changes to its drug policy. The decision ends months of personal torment for the Pro Bowler, who had been banned for repeated drug violations. Gordon will be eligible to play in Cleveland’s final six games after the league and NFL Players Association agreed on revisions to the substance abuse program two days after announcing changes on performance enhancing drugs. PETITION FILED SEEKING TO BLOCK PETERSON FROM SON

MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities in Minnesota filed a petition Friday seeking a protective order for the 4-yearold son of Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. In the petition, Hennepin County Human Services asked a judge to block Peterson from using corporal punishment or physical discipline on the boy. It also would block unauthorized or unsupervised contact, and require Peterson to complete a parenting assessment. From wire reports

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‘Madam Secretary’ offers smart dialogue, strong cast BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Tea Leoni (“Deep Impact”) returns to episodic television in “Madam Secretary” (8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Sunday, CBS, TV-PG). First, let’s dispel fears, or hopes, that “Madam” might become “The Hillary Clinton Story.” It’s more like “The Good Wife” meets “The West Wing,” and, for the first episode at least, doesn’t measure up to either of them. Like “Wife,” this drama has a strong supporting cast filled with familiar faces. Leoni plays Elizabeth Faulkner McCord. She’s first seen as a popular professor, married to handsome Henry (Tim Daly, “Wings”), a religion professor who thinks nothing of referencing Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle at the breakfast table or in the bedroom. McCord was also a promising CIA agent who gave up that life for an academic perch that affords her a horse farm and a life she calls “bucolic.” Paradise is lost when the current secretary of state dies under mysterious circumstances, inspiring a visit from the president (Keith Carradine, “Fargo”), who all but commands her to take over the State Department. Seems he was in the CIA as well, and knows her capabilities. Two months later, she finds herself saddled with a hostile assistant (Bebe Neuwirth, “Frasier”) and a White House chief of staff (Zeljko Ivanek, “Damages”) who keeps her at arm’s length from the very president who told her she was so indispensable. “Madam” wobbles a bit as it tries to balance the official and the intimate. Sometimes Leoni seems to be in a “West Wing” update set in the world of jihadists, and at other times she’s in “Parenthood,” wondering aloud if she and her husband are having enough sex. Somehow, Josiah Bartlet never had such worries. It doesn’t help that her first big crisis concerns two idealistic college students (dubbed “dumb kids” by official Washington) who are kidnapped by Syria and slated for execution. Is McCord acting as secretary of state? Or as a former CIA spook using her furtive connections? Or as a con-

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Tea Leoni stars as Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord on “Madam Secretary,” premiering at 8:30 p.m. Sunday on CBS. cerned mom with precocious kids of her own? Add to that a dark conspiracy, which may be at the center of her predecessor’s legacy, and you have more multitasking than any job should entail. Still, “Madam Secretary” may become the perfect companion to “The Good Wife,” offering smart dialogue and more great character actor cameos than any other two hours on television. And any show that can sprinkle a little Jesuitical thinking and Aristotelian logic into the mix — without resorting to Aaron Sorkin’s rhetorical overkill — deserves the benefit of the doubt. • Do people watch Lifetime movies for topicality or camp value? “The Assault” (8 p.m. Saturday, TV-14) leans toward the former, and adds to a growing concern that football culture has become toxic — particularly to women.

Makenzie Vega stars as a perky cheerleader who is sexually molested by a football squad, but far too drunk to become a credible witness against them. Frustrated by the law, she turns to social media and public gestures, such as donning her cheerleader outfit and dousing herself with gasoline in front of a crowded stadium of excited football fans. The theme of victims with shaky memories continues on Sunday with “The Hazing Secret” (8 p.m., Lifetime Movie Channel). • “Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon” (6 p.m. Saturday, A&E, TV-14) profiles a well-connected but relatively unknown talent manager beloved by friends and clients who, over the years, have included Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Anne Murray, Groucho Marx, Emeril Lagasse, Pink Floyd, Michael

• College football action includes Mississippi State at LSU (7 p.m., ESPN); Oklahoma at West Virginia (8 p.m., Fox); and Clemson at Florida State (8 p.m., ABC). • After Franklin dies just months into his fourth term, Eleanor becomes a champion of civil rights, the United Nations and the liberal wing of the Democratic Party on part seven of “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History” (8 p.m., PBS). • Olivia cuts Rebecca some slack on “Cedar Cove” (8 p.m., Hallmark, TV-PG). • A beleaguered attorney (Matthew McConaughey) takes on a rich client (Ryan Phillippe) who may be more than he can handle in the 2011 adaptation of Michael Connelly’s novel “The Lincoln Lawyer” (9 p.m., TNT, TV-14). • Tourists discover new forms of terror in the 2012 shocker “Chernobyl Diaries” (9 p.m., Syfy, TV-14). • Cullen puts his family first on “Hell on Wheels” (9 p.m., AMC, TV-14). • Claire’s emotions adjust to her forced marriage on “Outlander” (9 p.m., Starz, TV-MA).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • On the 47th season premiere of “60 Minutes” (7:30 p.m., CBS): ISIS in Iraq; a tax fraud scheme costing billions. • “Stonehenge Empire” (8 p.m., Smithsonian) offers new theories about England’s famous ruins. • The Carolina Panthers

and Pittsburgh Steelers meet on “Sunday Night Football” (8:20 p.m., NBC). • Alicia turns down a political opportunity on the season six premiere of “The Good Wife” (9:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • The returned get out of hand on “Resurrection” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG). • A botanist’s home cultivates suspicion on “Miss Marple: Greenshaw’s Folly” on “Masterpiece Mystery” (9:30 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings). • Nucky befriends a wellconnected Bostonian on “Boardwalk Empire” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). • Ray mulls a worst-case scenario on “Ray Donovan” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). • The search continues for the Master’s lair on “The Strain” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). • Frank and Charlie conspire on “Manhattan” (10 p.m., WGN, TV-14). • Media exposure on “Masters of Sex” (10 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). • Adult Swim launches “Mr. Pickles” (11:30 p.m., Cartoon Network), followed by the return of “Squidbillies” (11:45 p.m.).

CULT CHOICE Esther Williams stars in the 1949 Technicolor bauble “Neptune’s Daughter” (8 p.m. Sunday, TCM).

SATURDAY SERIES Gibbs’ ex is linked to an investigation on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * A security guard expires on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TVPG) * Diets can be murder on “48 Hours” (10 p.m., CBS).

SUNDAY SERIES Homer repels friendships on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-PG) * Emma and Hook tiptoe around the timespace continuum on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * On two helpings of “Family Guy” (Fox, r, TV-14): a step up (8:30 p.m.); Brian shares too much (9 p.m.) * Room for one more on “American Dad” (9:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV14). Copyright 2014, United Feature Syndicate

COMICS

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BIZARRO

SOUP TO NUTZ

ANDY CAPP

GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY

BORN LOSER

BLONDIE

ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE

JEFF MACNELLY’S SHOE

Daughter wants less help from her parents

ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT

Dear Abby

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

DEAR ABBY — I graduated from college, and I’m starting my first fulltime job and moving into my first apartment. I bought all the furniture for it, but needed

help moving in. My parents decided to drive five hours to my new home to transport the furniture in a truck they rented -without consulting me. While I appreciate their help because I would not have been able to lift some of the items on my own, I feel they have overstepped the normal

boundaries of parenting an independent 27-year-old daughter. They also decided they would spend the night in my apartment and sleep in my newly purchased bed without asking me. Am I crazy for thinking my parents are not respecting my space? I don’t want to be ungrateful, but I feel violated in some way. This is my first step out into the real world. Becoming independent in Illinois DEAR BECOMING INDEPENDENT — How exactly did you plan to get the large items of furniture from point A to point B if your parents hadn’t stepped up to the plate? They were attempting to help you as they always have, not violate you. Although they were

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mistaken, they assumed that after a five-hour drive plus doing the heavy lifting, they’d be welcome to stay the night and not have to check into a hotel. Because that wasn’t the case, you should have thanked them for their generosity and told them you had made other arrangements for getting the furniture transported and installed instead of resenting them for it. Your problem isn’t pushy parents; it’s that you didn’t speak up in the first place. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

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44 Requiem Mass segment 46 “The Phantom Tollbooth” protagonist 47 Loin cut 49 Words of resignation 51 URL ending 52 Did a sendup of 54 Heroine with notable buns 55 Pungent condiment 57 Took for a ride 61 Standoffish type 62 Like the trade winds 63 Hitching post attachment 64 Stop and go, say DOWN 1 Ivy, e.g.: Abbr. 2 Part of Italy where Calabria is, figuratively 3 Curtis Cup contenders 4 Bridge doover 5 Hurt in a ring 6 Moles may cross them 7 West Point grads: Abbr. 8 Much 9 Hold (up) 10 Performer in every epi-

sode of “Laugh-In” 11 31-Across pro 12 Relaxing outing 13 Super Bowl XXXIII MVP 14 Drops during lows 21 Jump, in a way 23 Employer of vets: Abbr. 24 Four-note piece 25 It may be up 27 Casanova 30 One might include “Go skydiving” 32 Accommodating 35 Hacker’s cry 37 Knight life ideal 38 Port opener 39 Braking system component

41 Ones spotted in casinos 42 Carrier to Copenhagen 44 Lallygags 45 Site with an important part in a 1956 film? 46 Winless horse 47 Specifically 48 Reinforce 50 Measures taken slowly? 53 Seaside strolling spot 56 Rats along the Rhine? 58 Peaked 59 London’s earliest water pipes were made with it 60 Beginning to function?

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Open every weekend. 905-4242 Rain/Shine 6120 Tarleton Rd Dalzell Fri/Sat 7AM-2PM Antiques, glass, jewelry, cast iron, misc items. 2200 Lloyd Dr Sat 7-1 Downsizing everything must go! 1st Sgt. Lee Carter Jr 9/20/39 - 2/28/07 In remembrance of your birthday, we celebrate you on earth. We love you! Your Wife, children, grandchildren, & The Carter Family

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3780 Broad St. Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. Baby - adult clothes, Avon, & other misc. items. 684 Aidan Dr. Sat. 8 am - 1 pm. Bike rack, vacuum, Christmas items, golf bag, desk, clothes, china cabinet, DVD's, portable AC. 110 Church St. Sat 8am-12pm. Furn., Clothes, hshld items & lots more! 314 E. Charlotte Ave. Saturday, 6:30 am - until. A little bit of everything! 219 E. Red Bay Rd Fri & Sat 7:30-? TV, 2 beds, a lil bit of everything!

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F/T Optometric Assistant. Experience preferred but will train. Must work Saturdays. Will accept resumes on Wed. Sept. 24th from 1-4 pm at H. Rubin Vision Center, 1057 Broad St., Sumter Mall. No phone calls please.

Sumter: 1 David Ct 2BR 1BA $525/$525 Dep. Call 803-210-9299

The #1 Furniture Retail Company in the U.S. is seeking highly motivated individuals with outgoing personalities to join our Sales Team. Candidates must have a working knowledge of computers. They will be required to build sales volume by providing superior customer service and knowledge of product and finance options. This full time position is based on a flexible work schedule that includes evenings, Saturdays and some holidays. Offering unlimited income potential based on commission and bonuses. Guaranteed salary during training process. Send resume to 2850 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150.

For Rent- Nice 3BR 2.5 BA in Twin Lakes Call 775-7325 or 775-1201.

Media Specialist-Clarendon School District One is currently accepting resumes for an Elementary Media Specialist. Please send resumes’ to: Clarendon School District One, PO Box 38, Summerton, SC, 29148. Landscape Laborer 16 Temporary openings, 1/5/2015 -10/31/2015. Tidewater Government Contracts, Inc., Sumter, SC. Transportation provided from main office to the work location in Sumter County. Landscape or maintain property using tools or equipment. Tasks may include haul topsoil and raking dirt for final sod preparation; installing and watering of sod, dig holes for installation of small foundation plants around new constructed housing. $10.36/hr, O/T varies at $15.54/hr 40 hr/wk. 5 days/wk, 7:30am - 4:30 pm, hrs. may fluctuate due to weather. No exp. or educ. nec. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work in adverse weather conditions, pass a government background check and a drug test paid by the employer. Apply directly with the employer. Fax resume to Tia Crandell at (912) 966-7395. STC Now Hiring Diesel Mechanic Qualified candidates must have: •Valid driver license •High School Diploma or GED •Three years or more of diesel mechanical experience •Must provide tools / picture at interview EOE and Drug Free Workplace Contact - Pat Joyner 803-775-1002 x107

Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

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Dark brown Leather Sectional $1000 Neg. Call 803-607-9537

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Cemetery Plots- Two plots with vaults, opening/closing fees and granite marker with vase in Evergreen Memorial Park , Sumter, SC. Save thousands. Call 803-469-9763

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PETS & ANIMALS Dogs Labradoodle Golden, 7wks $500 Call 316-0489 www.jmelberg.wix.co m/marthas-puppies

Between Sumter & Bishopville 3BR 1BA C/H/A Appl. $575 Mo. + Dep Call 803-469-8328 or 983-9711

2BR 1BA 4269 Confederate C/H/A appliances, $500 mo. + $500 dep. Call 803 983-3337

Mobile Home Rentals 16X80 on .075 acre lot in Wedgefield; very clean and roomy, 2BR 2BA, refridge, dw, & stove. fenced in backyard, front & back porches, $500 Dep $500 Mo. No sec 8 Call Brad 983-9065

ROOM For Rent Bi-weekly or monthly. Near Morris College. Kit. privileges, all utilities incl 469-4668

Help Wanted Full-Time Full time Administrative Assistant needed with Quickbooks experience required. Apply in person @ 1282 N. Lafayette. No Phone Calls Please. Booth Rentals available for hair stylist and nail tech. Great location and working conditions. Call Trish 803-469-7755

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

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Land & Lots for Sale

2 ac, Manning, Lake Marion. Will perk, 5 mins. to water. M.H. welcome. Paved road, lightly wooded. $19,900. Owner will finance. Down payment. $2,000. Payment, $202. Call anytime. 473-7125

2 br, 1 ba S/W in Windsor City for rent. $450 mo. + dep. Will accept Section 8. 464-5559

5775 Cane Savannah Rd. 1 ac. on main hwy. City water. Close to Shaw AFB. $8,900 803-983-2261

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water /sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

MINS WALMART/SHAW AC +/- SEPTIC, WATER $12,900. 888-774-5720

2/3BR MH. All appliances, C/H/A, Section 8 OK 803-469-6978 or 803-499-1500

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DALZELL 16.57 ACRES WATER, PAVED ROAD $2250/ACRE 888-774-5720

Land for sale in Sumter, Manning. Hunting land available. Owner fin. Call 452-6260

RECREATION

5 Br, 3 Ba, mostly furnished, fenced in backyard, Lee State Park Rd. Bishopville. Call 803-229-2474.

Public Storage/ PS Orangeco, Inc. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of owner at public sale by competitive bidding on October 6th, 2014 personal and/or business property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and other household/business items located at the properties listed. The sale will begin at 1:00 pm at 1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153. The personal goods stored therein by below named occupant(s); 1143 N.Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150 203 - Holland, Latigra 228 - Elliott, Tamekia 317 - Patrick, James 319 - Charles, Ladorri 323 - Young, Roger 332 - Clyburn, Terentia 433 - Washington, Renee 457 - Rodriquez, Michelle 458 - Richardson, Joyce 467 - Loring, Okechia 524 - Holmes, Farronzo 536 - Spann, Jequillar 710 - Lesane-Guin, Della 736 - Maola, Crystal 748 - Segars, Yvette

1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153

760 Goodson 2BR 2BA Mo.+Dep. Call 803-236-3230 Four Seasons Realty

$425

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

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Boats / Motors Honda Four Stroke, 9.9, 14 ft alum. camo boat & trailer, exc. boat. $1800 OBO. 803-972-0771 2000 Triton, TR 186 PD, 18.6ft with 2000 Mercury 150 XR-6, hot foot. Minnkota 80lb thrust, trolling motor w/2 batt.,2 gas tanks. Built-in cooler & 2 live wells. Exc. condition. Must see, $9,000. Call 803-840-2948

TRANSPORTATION Mopeds / ATVs / Motorcycles

Vans / Trucks / Buses

1800 VINTAGE COURT SUMTER, SC BEAUTIFUL 4/5 BR HOME IN GATED COMMUNITY! GRANITE, HARDWOODS, LANDSCAPING, APPLIANCES AND PRIVACY... READY TO MOVE IN!

1995 Astro Van, Pwr everything. Front & rear AC, dependable trans. $1800 OBO. 803-972-0771

Autos For Sale 2003 Crown Victoria 89K actual mi. Excellent cdtn. $2995 Call 803-983-1394

1996 Nissan Maxima Exc. cdtnclean inside and out. 150K mi. $3500 Call 803-447-5453 American Auto Sales 803-775-2344 We have church buses and Crown Victorias

0105 - Dicks, John William 0124 - Jones, Melvin Leroy 0232 - Hall, Tywanda 0240 - Stone, Tamara 0248 - Stone, Tamara 0422 - Hilton, Omar 0423 - Graham, Terry 0448 - Worrell, Shelia 0518 - Holliday, Sandol 0524 - Allen, Stan 0535A - Tumbleston, Jonathan Roy 0543 - Stuckey, Sheila B 0613 - Gibson, Nessia Purchase must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sale is subject to adjournment.

Bid Notices BID SOLICITATION A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Oakland Primary School, 5415 Oakland Drive, Sumter, SC 29154, in the Lobby area, on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. The scope of work is to seam metal panels on roof. You will receive bid packets at the Pre-Bid Conference. Sealed bids will be opened on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., in the Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150.

Abandon Vehicle / Boat Abandoned Boat Notice To all persons claiming an interest in: 1970 14 foot Jon Boat. Ryan Anderson will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claims to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20140328950182.

PREVIEWS ON 9/21 & 9/28 • 2-5PM 9/23 & 9/25 • 4-7PM OR BY APPOINTMENT BID ONLINE ANYTIME, OR ONSITE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 4-6PM

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A002 - Morrison, Marchelle A036 - Medina, Laracha B022 - Edmonds, Naeemah B040 - Marsh, Tiffany B068 - Johnson, Tinika B086 - Dennis, Rayshard C012 - Brown, Latoya C015 - Kuziak, Leigh C033 - McDaniel, Camilla C051 - Holmes, Latimore C065 - Lomax, Dennis C066 - Isaac, Kenneth D022 - Collins, Cindy D035 - Jones, Chedric F034 - Burgess, Randy F044 - Wilson, Johnnie F046 - Mitchell, Monica F052 - Shaw, James I015 - phillips, eric K004 - Amos, Sara 3785 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29154

1997 Honda 750 Chromed out, night strobe lights. Good condition 1,850.00 Call 481-4862

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 • 2:00 - 4:00 PM 20 DELORME CT. SUMTER, SC For Sale by Owner

1866 SF, 3BR, 2.5BA, Condo. Heart of Historic District.

2601 Paxville Hwy. Manning, SC 803-433-5400 www.santeeautomotive.com

DRIVERS WANTED “SIGN ON BONUS - $2,000”

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CONTACT Pat Joyner at 803-775-1002 Ext. 107 OR visit our website to download a job application and fax to (954) 653-1195 www.sumtertransport.com 170 S. Lafayette Drive Sumter, SC 29150 EOE

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