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Locals bag 11-foot gator BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com

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Matt Casselman, Brad Phillips and Alex Brammer, all of Manning, pose with an 11-foot alligator the men harvested on Friday morning.

SUMMERTON — The area around the small town known as one of the crucibles of the civil rights movement is getting a reputation with tri-county alligator hunters. Hunters shared photographs with The Item of three large gators nabbed in

the past week, the first week of the month-long South Carolina Alligator Harvest closely monitored by the state Department of Natural Resources. Though declared illegal in 1964, the 44-year ban on alligator hunting was rescinded for one month each year starting in 2008. Now, DNR allows up to 1,200 hunters each year the

chance to take home only one adult alligator each. “My dad was the one that got the ticket in the drawing this year,” said Jeff Carter, who nabbed an 11-foot, 7-inch gator weighing 680 pounds on the season’s opening day, Sept. 14. He was joined by his father, Cecil Carter, and his brother and SEE GATOR, PAGE A8

Shaw, groups honor POW/MIA Health care reform could leave access up to geography BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com

There were several times during World War II that Thomas Grove thought he was going to die, both before and after his capture by the forces of Nazi Germany. Instead, the 88-year-old Columbia resident survived deployment to the

Pacific Theater, combat in the Battle of the Bulge, and several months in a German prisoner of war camp to speak Friday at Shaw Air Force Base in honor of his colleagues who weren’t so lucky. “Your grandfathers saved me in combat,” Grove told SEE POW/MIA, PAGE A6

ABOVE: Thomas Grove, who was held as a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II, spoke at Friday’s POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base. RIGHT: Representatives of the Army, the Air Force and the Sumter chapter of the S.C. Combat Veterans Group laid a wreath beside the Fallen Airmen Memorial on Friday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Having health insurance used to hinge on where you worked and what your medical history said. Soon, that won’t matter, with open-access markets for subsidized coverage coming Oct. 1 under President Obama’s overhaul. But there’s a new wild card, something that didn’t seem so critical when Congress passed the Affordable Care Act back in 2010: where you live. Entrenched political divisions over “Obamacare” have driven most Republican-led states to turn their backs on the biggest expansion of the social safety net in a half century. If you’re uninsured in a state that’s opposed, you may not get much help picking the right private health plan for your budget and your family’s needs. The differences will be more glaring if you’re poor and your state rejected the law’s Medicaid expansion. Unless leaders reverse course, odds are you’ll remain uninsured. That’s because people below the poverty line do not qualify SEE OVERHAUL, PAGE A9

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HEALTH CARE LAW CHANGES AT A GLANCE Here is a look at some of the key changes to health care services under the Affordable Care Act: ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Servicemen at Shaw Air Force Base salute the flag from across Memorial Lake on base Friday. Soldiers and airmen took part in a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony beside the Fallen Airmen Memorial, capping 24 hours of events honoring missing veterans and prisoners of war.

Under the law, health insurers must cover 10 essential benefits. This will make health plans more costly, but also more comprehensive. Starting next year, the rules will apply to all plans offered to individuals or through the small-group market to employers with 50 or fewer workers. The essential-benefits requirement does not apply to plans offered by larger employers, which typically offer most of these, already. The covered benefits are: ambulatory patient services; emergency services; hospitalization; maternity and newborn care; mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment; prescription drugs; rehabilitative services and devices; laboratory services; SEE CHANGES, PAGE A9

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Fuller Gardens will celebrate 1 year of crime prevention BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com Members of the Fuller Gardens Neighborhood Association are holding a public banquet Tuesday to celebrate their one-year anniversary. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the South HOPE Center gym. The event is free, but the neighborhood association will be taking donations. “We just want to show our appreciation to a lot of different people who have helped us over the year,” said Senthia Conyers, president of the Fuller Gardens association.

In one year, the group has grown from a few neighbors concerned about crime in the Habitat Drive neighborhood to one that involves most of their community and even surrounding neighborhood associations in their events. “When we first got started, a lot of people here were reluctant to get involved,” Conyers said. “They would close their doors when they saw us coming with our fliers.” But in the year since, the neighborhood association has gained the trust of the other residents on Habitat Drive. They have worked with the police department

to increase patrols in the neighborhood, participated in community cleanups, held a food drive and even health information events for residents. When Fuller Gardens held its National Night Out event in August, Conyers estimated the whole street came out. “I would have considered it a blessing if just one more person had shown up, and instead, 50 or 60 people showed up,” she said. “I feel like we did make a difference.” Sumter City Councilman Calvin Hastie, who is scheduled to speak at Tuesday’s event, said it’s unusual for a

neighborhood group to have such a big celebration for its first anniversary. “Fuller Gardens has only been around for one year, but they’re so excited because they’re on fire when it comes to uniting the community,” Hastie said. Since the neighborhood group started, almost entirely because of the impetus of women and mothers in the community, crime in the area has noticeably gone down. Hastie said he wants to highlight the group’s success in that area. “I always harp on the need for a sense of community,” he said. “Neighborhood associa-

tions are the primary way to deal with crime, and the parts of the city that have the greatest problem with crime are not organized.” Tuesday’s event will not only recognize residents of the Fuller Gardens neighborhood, but also members of other neighborhood associations who work with the Fuller Gardens group. The group will also be collecting donations for its next big event, a “trunk or treat” for neighborhood children next Halloween. “There’s no budget for the group,” Conyers said. “Everything we do, we pay out of our own pockets.”

Tooting his own horn Former Millwood student hopes to inspire fifth-graders BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Item

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Sumter Palmetto Rotary Club member Larry Scheele measures the shoe size of 5-year-old Dailah Crump outside the Shoe Department on Saturday. The Rotary is providing shoes for 200 Sumter elementary school students through its Happy Feet program.

200 get new shoes thanks to Happy Feet BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com About 200 children in Sumter have more cozy feet today than they did yesterday. Thanks to Sumter Palmetto Rotary Club, kids in need at Sumter-area elementary schools can now show off a new pair of shoes to their classmates, courtesy of the Happy Feet program. For the second year, Rotary is providing vouchers of a maximum $30 plus tax for young students to purchase new shoes. “We received a grant of $3,000 from the Rotary district and matched that with another $3,000 from the club,” said Cornelius Leach, who in addition to being a Rotary Club member is also an assistant superintendent for school services with Sumter School District. Leach and 24 other Rotary volunteers set up tables outside the Shoe Department on Broad Street on Saturday morning to help families of elementary school students signed up for the program. Guidance counselors at each school selected students they thought would benefit from the program. Last year, more than 100 students received shoes from Happy Feet when Sumter Palmetto matched a $1,500 grant from their Rotary district for the program. This year, local Rotarians managed to double the amount available for the

From left, Valorie King, 8, and her sister Ionyae, 10, show off the new boots they got at the Shoe Department on Saturday. The Lemira Elementary School students got new shoes through the Happy Feet program.

program and hope to serve that many more students. Inside the Shoe Department, 10-year-old Ionyae King picked out a pair of black boots for herself, while her 8-year-old sister, Valorie, opted for a white pair with a furry trim. Both girls attend Lemira Elementary School. Their mother, Danielle King, said the program is a major help to her family as she tries to outfit her two daughters for fall. “It’s a great program,” she said. While Ionyae enjoyed her new shoes, she could think of one improvement for the program; she wanted to get a tiny pair of shoes for her Chihuahua too. Outside the store, Rotary volunteers checked the letters

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The sound of Technical Sgt. Will Timmons’ trombone resonated in the halls of Millwood Elementary School on Thursday, the very halls Timmons walked some 20 years ago when he attended the Pinewood Road school. “He was a wonderful student and very polite,” said music teacher Hamilton Stoddard, who also taught Timmons when he was in the elementary school chorus. “He is a great example for the other students.” Timmons plays in the United States Air Force Premier Band, which is comprised of some of the most talented musicians in the country. The organization plays at inaugurations, military parades, funerals held at Arlington National Cemetery as well as a host of other events. His musical contributions have literally provided the soundtrack to many historically significant events, many of which have earned him a spot playing in the company of the Commander in Chief. “It’s amazing,” he said. “Just being there, not far away from the president of the United States … some people never get that chance.” Timmons said he has helped herald the arrival of heads of states and foreign dignitaries, which more recently included British Prime Minister David Cameron. He said he has been within six feet of President Obama while performing his official duties. As Timmons performed for the gathered fifthgrade students at the elementary school, he encouraged them to find their passion and stick with it. “Anything great in life will be a little hard,” he said. A son of Sumter, Timmons graduated from Sumter High School in 2003 having already fur-

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Technical Sgt. Will Timmons performs along with Millwood Elementary School music teacher Hamilton Stoddard for a group of fifth-graders on Thursday morning. Timmons is a trombone player in the United States Air Force Premier Band, a musical organization that plays at many of the country’s most auspicious events.

thered his future career by participating in the music program offered by Brevard College. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in musical performance, he completed a master’s degree program at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, also in music performance. More recently, Timmons has performed with the New World Symphony, a post-graduate orchestral program that equips young musicians with the training and technique to hone their musical prowess. Now, as one of the top performers in the U.S. Air Force, Timmons is seeing how the years of practice and ambition are paying off. Dr. Johnny Hilton, principal of Millwood, smiled as he spoke of Timmons’ success. “I hope this will be an inspiration to the students,” he said. “It’s important for them to see a person just like them can be successful in the path they follow in life.”

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Union plantation honors slaves who called it home SPARTANBURG (AP) — For roughly a hundred years, blacks on Rose Hill Plantation were nameless marks of genders and ages on census records, counted as three-fifths of a person. When a name was included on plantation records, it often was paired with a price — the value of human flesh marked as property. Rose Hill, tucked away in the Union County portion of Sumter National Forest, was home to hundreds of slaves from the 1700s until the Civil War. It’s also noteworthy as the home of one of South Carolina’s leaders during some of the state’s most tumultuous years. Elected for a two-year term beginning in 1858, Gov. William Henry Gist was a loud advocate for secession in the days following the election of President Abraham Lincoln. The plantation — a large mansion surrounded by hills and outbuildings — now stands as a state historical site meant to help interpret the life and legacy of the man now known as the “Secession Governor.” But on a recent Saturday, Gist’s legacy wasn’t the draw that attracted history buffs, students and other visitors to Rose Hill. Instead, it was a tiny woman approaching 80 years old dressed in period clothing. Kitty Wilson-Evans, a noted interpreter of slave life, played the part of “Kessie” as she held court outside the tenant house on the Rose Hill grounds during the plantation’s first Labors program — an event meant to pay homage to the slaves who called Rose Hill home.

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Kitty Wilson-Evans portrays slave life during the “Labors” program held at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site in Union. The program focuses on the daily work of the enslaved blacks at Rose Hill.

“Miss Kitty” shared old slave remedies — collard greens under the hat for fever, warm ashes in a sock for cramps and fig leaves for ring worms. And taught children how to make Blessing Dolls and other simple toys slave children would have made. Wilson-Evans was playing a role, but at the same time she wasn’t. Her presentation snaked between stories of slaves and Wilson-Evans’ own childhood as the oldest daugh-

ter of a Fort Benning, Ga., soldier. She spoke of her mother, recently passed after more than 100 years of life, and conversations she’s had with officials at other plantations during other events. “Whatever has happened to an old slave child has happened to me,” she said. Wilson-Evans was one of two special performances highlighting the Labors program. Across the lawn, Tyrie Rowell sat modeling hunks of red

clay on an overturned metal bucket. Rowell, playing the part of “Cato,” an enslaved brick maker, demonstrated how slaves on the Rose Hill plantation would have formed bricks to be used on the grounds. “You were expected to make 15 to 20 bricks a minute,” he said. “This was a busy process.” “They were working from sun up to sun down,” Rowell added, “as long as you could see.” Park manager Trampas Al-

derman said the Labors program was the first of its kind at Rose Hill. “We wanted to do something that spoke of the African-American history here,” he said. Alderman said he hoped for at least 100 visitors for the event. An hour into the threehour schedule and officials estimated well more than half that number. At its peak in 1860, 178 slaves lived on the plantation, Alderman said.

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Groups work to protect land around ancient S.C. oak JOHNS ISLAND (AP) — The Angel Oak is one of the most majestic trees in South Carolina, or anywhere for that matter, and thought to be as much as five centuries old. Now thousands of people and the Lowcountry Open Land Trust are working to make sure the tree is around for centuries to come by raising money to purchase 17 acres of land and prevent development adjacent to the oak. The towering live oak on Johns Island, the centerpiece of a small park operated by the City of Charleston, has a trunk 25 feet in circumference, and its largest limb is almost 90 feet long. Some limbs are so long and heavy they are braced with wood to keep them from snapping. Locals like to say the Angel Oak, named for a family that long owned the property, is as much as 1,500 years old and the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi River. Neither is true. Indeed the oak isn’t even the oldest living thing in the Charleston area. “That 1,500-year thing has been around for a long time. But based on everything we know and the growth rate of live oaks, our best educated guess is the tree is between 400 and 500 years old,” said Jason Kronsberg, the deputy director of the Charles-

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Visitors, rear, left, approach the branches of the Angel Oak on Johns Island near Charleston on Friday. The tree, a landmark in the South Carolina Lowcountry, is thought to be as many as 500 years old. The Lowcountry Open Land Trust is spearheading an effort to protect 17 acres around the small park where the tree stands to provide protection from development.

ton City Parks Department. “Live oaks actually don’t grow slowly as most people think. They just grow for a long time.” Researchers from the University of Arkansas have identified a more than 1,200-year-old bald cypress in Four Hole Swamp about 40 miles northwest of Charleston. While not the oldest or the biggest, the oak with

its mammoth branches has long been a favorite stopping place for locals

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most desegregated piece of property in the area,” said Mike McShane of

the nonprofit trust and a former chairman of the board of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. “After church, whites and blacks would come here for the shade of the Angel Oak and picnic after church,” he said in a recent interview in the park where the oak stands. “It was never segregated.” The city acquired the oak and a two-acre park back in the 1990s. Two years ago, it purchased more than 6 additional acres at the site. Now the Open Land Trust is working to acquire 17 more acres from a tract that was to be developed with multifamily homes and businesses. That project fell into foreclosure during the recession. McShane, who lives on Johns Island and is the chairman of the trust task force, is hopeful the trust will be able to commit to purchasing the property in the coming weeks with donations from the public, the city, Charleston County and the state Conservation Bank.

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POW/MIA from Page A1 He was only able to keep his shoes in the harsh European winter because he convinced the German who captured him they were too small for the enemy soldier to confiscate for his own use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now my feet are cold even in August,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but I have feet.â&#x20AC;? Grove and 86 fellow prisoners were loaded into a railroad boxcar with space to hold half as many people, then pulled across Germany while Allied planes bombed the railway tracks. The prisoners came to call it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;chapel on wheelsâ&#x20AC;? because of the frightened hymns they sang. For months in a prison camp, Grove slept on

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Runners on the last lap of a 24-hour run approach the POW/MIA memorial ceremony Friday at Shaw. Runners took 30-minute shifts to honor Americans who never returned from war. On the final lap, the runners carried the American flag, the POW flag, and the Army and Air Force flags.

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an audience of presentday Army and Air Force personnel, many of them 60 years his junior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their Air Force planes flew over my head, and I would wave at them.â&#x20AC;? Grove was the keynote speaker at a ceremony marking Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action Recognition Day, the culmination of 24 hours of events on base memorializing those Americans who went off to fight and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it home. The first POW/MIA Recognition Day was held in 1984 to pay tribute to service members who suffered as prisoners of war and those stuck in the limbo of being labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;missing in action.â&#x20AC;? More than 83,000 Americans remain missing, but never confirmed killed, from World War II and subsequent conflicts. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremony beside the Fallen Airmen Memorial at Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Lake saw the end of a 24-hour run that started the day before, with runners in 30-minute shifts carrying the POW/ MIA flag. Simultaneously, a flag detail read the names of prisoners and the missing beside the Ninth Air Force flag pole. Grove is one of the few Americans with first-hand experience of what it means to be held as a prisoner of war. He was a 20-year-old private when his unit was captured during the push into Germany in January 1945. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They stripped us naked, threw all our clothes in a pile, poured gas on them and burned them,â&#x20AC;? Grove said.

To this day, when he pours raisins on his breakfast cereal, Grove

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When Germany fel l to the Allies in the spring, Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camp was liberated, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;we kissed those American tanks like they were American girls.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a chaplain who told us, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you made a lot of promises to God in there. Now donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to keep them,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. When Grove returned home to Pennsylvania (to a mother who never knew during the months he was missing that he was a prisoner), he took the chaplainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice to heart. He attended Bible college and spent the following decades as a pastor and hospital chaplain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew God was with me all the time,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you through anything. He saw me through the Pacific, and he saw me all the way through Europe.â&#x20AC;?

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Here’s how area members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending Sept. 20. HOUSE FOOD STAMPS CUTS: Voting 217 for and 210 against, the House on Sept. 19 passed a Republican bill (HR 3102) to cut spending on food stamps by nearly $4 billion annually over 10 years, resulting in a projected budget of at least $75 billion per year for what is formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Under the bill, states could deny stamps to able-bodied adults without dependents who are jobless, under 51 years of age and not participating in training or some other work-related activity. States could further reduce their rolls by subjecting food-stamps applicants to drug testing. Steps such as these would reduce participation from about 47 million to 43 million recipients per month, a figure that varies with the state of the economy. The House has now passed separate bills this year to fund farm subsidies and food-security programs. Both are now headed to conference with a traditional five-year farm and food-security bill passed by the Senate, one that authorizes far higher food-stamp spending. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, said the House bill sends the message, “Where you’re ablebodied and on food stamps, you’ve got to be looking for work. You have to make sure you’re trying to go and better your life, not using the food stamp program as an alternative to the hard work that will help you and perhaps your family, but certainly your community and your country.” Rosa DeLauro, DConn., said, “These $4 billion in cuts (over 10

years) go against decades of bipartisan support for the fight against hunger in the United States. They are in a word immoral. If this cruel legislation were to become law, at least four million of the nation’s poorest citizens would lose access to the food that they need. We are talking about people on the edge.” A yes vote was to pass the bill. VOTE H-1 slugged FOOD SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Mark Sanford, R-1, Joe Wilson, R-2, Jeff Duncan, R-3, Trey Gowdy, R-4, Mick Mulvaney, R-5, Tom Rice, R-7 Voting no: James Clyburn, D-6 Not voting: None BENEFITS FOR VETERANS, PREGNANT WOMEN: Voting 193 for and 230 against, the House on Sept. 19 defeated a Democratic bid to prohibit HR 3102 (above) from denying foodstamps to veterans, pregnant women, seniors, the disabled or minor children in the event of a U.S. government shutdown or default on its debt. Pete Gallegos, D-Texas, said that “in typical congressional fashion, this bill decimates a program that is not broken,” given that 97 percent of food-stamp recipients receive benefits according to the rules. A yes vote was to ensure uninterrupted benefits for veterans and certain other categories of food stamps recipients. VOTE H-2 slugged VETERANS SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Clyburn Voting no: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Not voting: None FAST-TRACK MINING PERMITS: Voting 246 for and 178 against, the House on Sept. 18 passed a bill

(HR 761) to ease environmental rules and limit lawsuits in order to quicken agency reviews of applications to mine critical and non-critical minerals on federal lands in the West. While the bill spotlights strategically important rareearth minerals, it also would speed action on permits for sand and gravel mining. The bill would designate mining activities as “infrastructure projects” to make them eligible for fasttracked government reviews. A yes vote was to pass the bill. VOTE H-3 slugged FAST SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Voting no: Clyburn Not voting: None MINERAL EXPORTS TO CHINA, IRAN: Voting 197 for and 229 against, the House on Sept. 18 defeated a Democratic bid to prohibit strategic and critical minerals mined as a result of HR 761 (above) from being exported to China, Iran or any country that has violated U.S. economic sanctions against Iran. David Cicilline, D-R.I., said, “China is already stockpiling various minerals upon which American manufacturers and our defense capabilities rely, and they may even be working with Iran to gain a larger market share. Despite these concerns, the (GOP) bill fails to protect these strategic and critical minerals from exposure to foreign influence or control.” A yes vote backed the Democratic motion. VOTE H-4 slugged CHINA SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Clyburn Voting no: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Not voting: None OBAMACARE DEFUNDING, STOPGAP

SPENDING: Voting 230 for and 189 against, the House on Sept. 20 sent the Senate a stopgap appropriations measure (HJ Res 59) to fund the government between Oct. 1-Dec. 15 at a spending rate of $986 billion per year for discretionary domestic, military and foreign affairs programs. The Republican bill also would defund and thus kill the 2010 health law that is known as Obamacare while continuing the blind, across-theboard spending cuts known as sequestration. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., called it “simply reckless for our Republican colleagues to say they will shut down the government unless we shut down the Affordable Care Act, a law which is already providing protections to millions of children in this country who have preexisting conditions ... and to millions of seniors on Medicare who have high drug costs.” A yes vote was to pass the continuing resolution. VOTE H-1 slugged STOPGAP SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Mark Sanford, R-1, Joe Wilson, R-2, Jeff Duncan, R-3, Trey Gowdy, R-4, Mick Mulvaney, R-5, Tom Rice, R-7 Voting no: James Clyburn, D-6 Not voting: None SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE: Voting 190 for and 228 against, the House on Sept. 20 defeated a Democratic bid to prohibit spending in HJ Res 59 (above) aimed at privatizing Social Security or converting Medicare to a voucher program. The motion also sought to establish a regular yearlong budget rather than three months’ stopgap spending for veterans’ benefits and military operations. A yes vote backed the Democratic motion. VOTE H-2 slugged SOCIAL

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SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Clyburn Voting no: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Not voting: None LOGGING IN NATIONAL FORESTS: Voting 244 for and 173 against, the House on Sept. 20 sent the Senate a bill (HR 1526) to establish “timber production zones” in national forests. In addition to reducing fire risks, the purpose of the bill is to fund a 2000 law that sends federal payments to nearby counties as compensation for the fact that federally managed lands do not generate local tax revenues. The bill devolves U.S. Forest Service management authority over the newly created timber zones to state boards while granting exemptions from federal environmental laws. A yes vote was to pass the bill. VOTE H-3 slugged FORESTS SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Sanford, Wilson (SC), Duncan (SC), Gowdy, Mulvaney, Rice (SC) Voting no: Clyburn Not voting: None SENATE FEDERAL JUDGE ELAINE KAPLAN: Voting 64 for and 35 against, the Senate on Sept. 17 confirmed Elaine D. Kaplan as a judge on the United States Court of Federal Claims, which hears monetary claims against the federal government. The 16 federal claims judges are appointed for 15-year terms. Kaplan, 57, joins the court from her dual positions as general counsel and

acting director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. No senator spoke against Kaplan during brief floor discussion of her nomination. A yes vote was to confirm Kaplan. VOTE S-1 slugged JUDGE SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: None Voting no: Lindsey Graham, R, Tim Scott, R Not voting: None FEDERAL HELIUM RESERVE: Voting 97 for and two against, the Senate on Sept. 19 sent back to the House a bill (HR 527) that would avert the scheduled closure Oct. 7 of the Federal Helium Reserve near Amarillo, Texas. The bill ends tight federal control of the helium market, in which four companies have exclusive rights to refine crude helium from the reserve. But the bill keeps the federal facility in operation to ensure that private companies and government agencies receive adequate helium supplies based on market prices. A byproduct of natural gas, the element helium is used in making products such as fiber optic cables, MRI machines, space rockets and computer chips. The bill would save $500 million over 10 years, $100 million of which would be allocated to deficit reduction. A yes vote was to pass the bill. VOTE S-1 slugged HELIUM SOUTH CAROLINA Voting yes: Lindsey Graham, R, Tim Scott, R Voting no: None Not voting: None © 2013, Thomas Voting Reports Inc.

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Sumter mayor issues call to action for future Editor’s note: Joe McElveen has served as Sumter’s mayor since November 2000. He represented Sumter in the South Carolina State House of Representatives from 1986 to 1996, and has been a practicing attorney in Sumter since 1973. He can be reached at jmcelveen@sumter-sc.com.

ne of the most important jobs of a mayor is to be a shameless cheerleader for his city. I make no apologies for telling anyone that Sumter is a great place to live with amenities and opportunities that one doesn’t find in most cities our size. As Mayor Joe I meet with McELVEEN folks moving here with our military and industry, they tell me that Sumter is special place because of our people. I agree. We are blessed to live in a place like Sumter. Those of us who have lived here for a while can give example after example of strong citizen leadership and pride leading Sumter to achievements that defied the odds. Sumter has led the state at times in recruitment of industry, with no interstate highway within 15 miles of the city. Our schools in my lifetime have been called the best in the state by educators from other counties. Imagine the foresight it took for Sumter leaders to recruit a major air field and the work it has taken to keep and grow that field into a major joint military base. A story that epitomizes the Sumter spirit was documented by Sammy Way on the pages of The Item a while back. Sumter tried to get the United States Air Force Academy located here. We didn’t get the Academy, although we came closer than one might have thought; but to the post-World War II veterans who pushed the issue, nothing seemed impossible. We have an impressive heritage of achieving success here in Sumter, often against the odds. I believe that entrepreneurial and “can-do” spirit is still alive here in Sumter, shaken as it may have been by recent economic setbacks.

However, we showed that we Let me give an example of GUEST COMMENTARY would not be slowed by the how negativity hurts. The letinertia in our nation’s capital ters to the editor of The Item and in Columbia when we today for the better paying ey. I know they face huge at times seem to be the pervoted to tax ourselves (“The jobs. fines, but money is still being sonal message board for I am told that health care Penny”) in a very difficult fispent every day on legal-remaybe 20 people. Now most is going to change, Obamnancial time in order to imlated fees and costs. Our fed- of us in Sumter know who the acare or not. However, our prove our community. And eral government has indicatfrequent writers are, and we health care Titan, Tuomey the world took notice. Contied a willingness to negotiate realize it is the same people Healthcare System, is mired nental Tire is going to join and a desire not to close our writing time after time, often our other great corporate in a 10-year legal battle with hospital. My plea to the Tuin response to a perceived afneighbors in leading Sumter its biggest “customer,” the omey board and its new lead- front by another frequent to a golden age of economic U.S. government. ership is simply this: Get inwriter. So why even mention growth and Tuomey dependent advice on how to such a small point? It’s not ‘Those of us who is fighting wealth creproceed. There may be way small. You don’t have to get ation. our U.S. out of this mess. What the The Item delivered to your have lived here for government hospital has done for the last house to read it. People in If we get it right. over connine or so years has not other communities — people a while can give tracts that worked. Sumter perhaps contemplating movhas three no longer Finally, and I think most ing to or investing in Sumter example after example exist for concerns importantly, let’s show our — read our newspaper on the doctors, right now pride in Sumter. I hate to Internet, but they do not of strong citizen many of which can have talked about anything know the full story. They can whom are be roadnegative in this article, when form the impression that leadership and pride no longer blocks to I am so positive about my there must be nothing but achieving here. And hometown. However, I do not problems here. So they don’t leading Sumter our hospital believe being positive means accept a job here, or they live that “golden age:” getting is losing be- turning a blind eye to probin another county. to achievements that fore juries, lems we need to confront. our public I fully support our First school sysjudges and The Tuomey and public Amendment right to say aldefied the odds.’ even the tem right; school situations help make most anything we want to say getting our secondmy point. Even with the about almost anything. All health care highest fed- problems, we still have excel- that I am asking for is balsystem right; and creating a eral court in our region, the lent health care, and our ance. Let’s have more letters community-wide, positive, Fourth Circuit Court of Apschools have continued to about what we like about can-do attitude. peals. How can Tuomey and turn out many excellent stuSumter — what is good. Our schools had a rough Sumter’s health care options dents. We have some probThere is much more positive couple of years. However, the progress as we need, with our lems; but overwhelmingly, going on in Sumter than negproblems at the top were only hospital continually octhings are very good in Sumative. As I have said, we have overlooked by the people “in cupied in court? ter. And they can get much some challenges, but we have the trenches;” they just kept Just like teachers and prin- better. so much more educating our young people. cipals, nurses and doctors Let’s not let to be proud of. ‘My plea to the Let’s try to Whether you agree with what have labored to provide qual- our challenges Sumter School Board has ity health care to their pasour us on our solve our Tuomey board and problems, not done recently or not, I will tients, even as many millions community. tell you that they did what an have been spent on litigation; My father-injust advertise its new leadership them. elected board is supposed to but the situation is likely to law used to do. They listened to their get only worse, unless the Tu- say, “It’s a I challenge is simply this: Get anyone who constituents, they saw the omey board follows the exsorry bird that problems, they took charge, ample of the Sumter school fouls its own writes a critiindependent advice cal letter to and they acted. I believe our board and takes charge. nest.” Don’t public schools will be better Tuomey does not have an run Sumter The Item to on how to proceed. write one because of the actions the elected board, but it is not a down; make it board took. Now they can private company either. It is a better. Don’t about someThere may be a way thing good focus on innovation and excharitable hospital with a tax overlook cellence and not lead us to exemption because it is supproblems; get going on in out of this mess. Sumter before an equality of the mediocre. posed to use its resources for them solved. For instance, let’s build on public good, not litigation. Don’t comthey write anWhat the hospital other critical the success of Central CaroliThe constituents of the plain to na Technical College and its hospital board are the citistrangers and one. has done for the last soon-to-be-accomplished zens of Sumter who count on visitors; comI believe training center to develop a Tuomey for quality health plain to those Sumter is nine or so years has poised for detechnology and training high care without having to go who can do school. Start teaching the outside of our community. something cades of unnot worked.’ precedented trades and skills to those who This is not a time to criticize about it. Conwant them. Have young men the Tuomey board for decitact city coungrowth, imand women finishing high sions made in the past. This cil and the proved quality school with a diploma AND is a time to realistically assess mayor, county council, the of life, and increasing peran associate degree or colthe situation as it now exists, school board, our state and capita income. Poised, but lege credits. Experts say that save our hospital from being national representatives, and success is not automatic. If increasing our high school swallowed up by a larger even Tuomey board memwe do what our predecessors graduation rate is the biggest health care entity, and imbers. Do what parents and did — if we work hard, smart thing we can do to improve prove health care for the futhose interested in our and together, we will get it our economic standing, and ture. schools did: go to meetings; right, we will lead, and we more education is required One final word on Tuomget involved. will excel. I know that we can.

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American spirit can’t be subdued by the likes of Obama

mericans were amused when candidate Barack Hussein Obama boasted, “I’ve now been in 57 states; I think one left to go.” We realize the mainstream media glosses over most of Obama’s blunders, but his elocution when introducing Navy corpsman Christopher Brossard as “Navy Corpse-Man Christian Brossard,” not once but twice, gave the press a golden opportunity for a Dan Quayle “potatoe” moment. The pounce never came. Perhaps

they thought he was honoring a fallen soldier. Absent of his Steve handlers, BARWICK Obama irresponsibly likened his bowling game to “Special Olympics, or something,” and admitted to Joe the Plumber, “I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.” Still the media gave scant attention.

When Obama stated he was of “Muslim faith,” George Stephanopoulos quickly covered. The press sang along when Obama proclaimed, “The earlymorning call of the Azan (Islamic call to worship) is the most beautiful sound on earth.” Can you see Russia from there? Sarah Palin wants to know. He degraded those of us who “cling to guns or religion” and declared a major goal of his “green economy” is to “bankrupt’’ the coal industry with “skyrocketing”

electricity prices. Again, adoring journalists underreported the candor of their candidate’s beliefs. As Obama continued his march to the White House, editorials throughout America should have screamed, warning America about the character of the man that would become the 44th president of the United States. However, the jolt never came, and the sirens remained silent. The normalcy of our existence has come to expect lunacy in gov-

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able; health care is a “train wreck,” and Obamacare grants waivers faster than the EPA can produce regulations; favoritism abounds, and racial tensions weaken the progress of the past 50+ years; divisive, blustering rhetoric promotes class segregation, growth in welfare, “entitlements” and illegal immigration; separation of powers, as designed by our founding fathers, is cast aside in favor of anarchistic governing, SEE BARWICK, PAGE A11

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ernment and corrosion of our liberties and independence. Government has made our daily living akin to walking in a pit of rattlesnakes. The government’s fangs are long and venomous. Calculation and stealth keep some of our citizenry out of reach, but one false move, and the serpent’s strike maims for life. The IRS targets conservative groups; NSA violates surveillance laws; the national debt has doubled, and spending is unsustain-

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OBITUARIES

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

PAMELA ZEICH Pamela Jean Zeich, 71, beloved wife of Alan J. Zeich, died on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Dean ZEICH and Janet Miller on Nov. 5, 1941, in Omaha, Neb. Pam graduated from Havertown High School in 1959 and received a BA in Education from Bucknell University in 1963. She married Alan Zeich in 1964 and raised a family in Bowie, Md., until 1989 when they moved to the Fredericksburg, Va., area. She lived in Sumter for the last several years. Pam had a passion for both music and teaching and met the love of her life pursuing those interests. She met her husband, Al, in the summer of 1961, where they were both counselors at Beaverbrook music camp in the Poconos — a relationship lasting more than 50 years. Upon graduation from Bucknell she taught elementary school until deciding to start a family. While raising a family in Bowie, Pam fostered her passions by playing violin in the Prince George’s Philharmonic and tutoring students in reading and math. While living in King George and Fredericksburg, she was active in the community, working with the King George Volunteer Fire Department and as a florist. Pam is survived by two children, Tammy Mickey of Sumter and Todd Zeich of Hunting-

town, Md. She also is survived by two grandchildren, Cole and Suzanna Mickey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Tuomey Hospice House c/o of the Tuomey Foundation, 102 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

WILLIAM GLASS William Glass, husband of Easter Primes Glass, entered eternal rest on Sept. 20, 2013, at his residence. The family is receiving friends at 106 Freedom Ave., Elliott. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville. JOANNA T. KEELS Joanna Turbeville Keels, 93, died peacefully at Covenant Place in Sumter on Thursday evening, Sept. 12, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at Timmonsville United Methodist Church, 109 E. Byrd St., Timmonsville. The family will greet visitors after the service in the church social hall. Joanna was buried at Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville. Those who

BARWICK from Page A10 “fast and furious” is swept under Mexico’s boulders, and illegal aliens are hugged for their votes. Thousands of heavy-handed, insane regulations contribute greatly to vanishing jobs and the impoverishment of millions; the stimulus didn’t “lift 2 million Americans from poverty” as promised, and the “shovel-ready jobs” wasted billions. Obama’s “green economy” is a piggy-bank for “friends” of the White House. If these were Republican’s times, the liberal media would

have pictures of Jo that they would like to share are encouraged to bring them. Joanna was born in Turbeville, the daughter of the late Daniel Eugene and Ethel Durden Turbeville. She was a member of Timmonsville United Methodist Church. Joanna was a graduate of Winthrop College. After her graduation, she began her career as an elementary school teacher. She taught in the public school system for more than 30 years. She was married to the late Edgar G. Keels Jr. Surviving are two daughters, J. Kay Keels of Murrells Inlet and Kim Keels Hogan of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; a son, Edgar Keels III of Manning; three sisters, Sylvia Moseley, Margie T. Thrasher and Celeste (Porter) Rivers, all of Sumter; and four grandchildren, Keith Daniel Hogan, Kortney Hogan, Brittney Keels and Garry Keels. Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto St., Florence, is assisting the family.

ROOSEVELT NELSON Roosevelt Nelson was born on July 14, 1951, to the late Arthur O. Nelson and Florence Moses Nelson in Lynchburg. He departed this life on Sept. 20, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Roosevelt was educated in the public schools of Lee County and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. He relocated to Washington, D.C., where he did construction work. Upon returning to South Carolina he lived in Charleston, where he did mainte-

be publishing articles for impeachment and imprisonment. Obama’s lack of ability and leadership has never been more evident. Benghazi alone should have altered the outcome of the 2012 presidential election, but it didn’t; the national media would have none of it. Believing the “Arab Spring” to be a defining moment for change throughout the Arab world, the Obama administration eagerly embraced a movement that has resulted in thousands of refugees and just as many deaths. Today, the world views America as weak and unreliable, governed by leaders who don’t have the competency to

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nance work until his illness. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving daughter, Nita Mae McMillan of Olanta; two grandsons, Sgt. Clarence L. (Cheryl) McMillan Jr. of California and Jarquavis J. Goodman of Olanta; three greatgrandchildren, Aubrey, Imari and Ka’Nyya, all of California; two sisters, Alvesta Charles of Baltimore, Md., and Betty Nelson Lowery of Lynchburg; two brothers, Herbert (Jeanette) Nelson of Beaufort and Albertus Nelson of Baltimore; one uncle, Woodrow (Bertie Mae) Keels of Washington; two aunts, Ella Keels Williams of Baltimore and Icybell Nelson of Lynchburg; a special cousin and caregiver, Sandra Nelson Harrison; and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held at Job’s Mortuary from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Gethsemane Apostolic Church, Highway 76 East, Lynchburg, with Bishop Calvin McNeil officiating. Interment will follow in the Gethsemane Apostolic Church cemetery, Lynchburg. Family is receiving friends at 4755 McKnight Road, Lynchburg. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc. rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

contribute toward the stabilization of unrests around the world. The unraveling of our nation’s influence and leadership throughout the world was iced with Obama’s Syrian debacles. He ran from his “red line” stance claiming, “First of all, I didn’t set a red line, the world set a red line.” Then, true to his nature, he attempted to transfer his Syrian failure to Congress. Sensing a vote of no confidence, he retreated into the arms of Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Putin is no featherweight. He quickly, and falsely, painted an imaginary yellow streak down the spine of America and became the “commander in chief” of America’s foreign pol-

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Marines Brigadier Gen. James Bierman, left, shakes hands with retired Marine Robert Moffatt, right, after awarding Moffatt the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Friday in San Diego.

Vietnam veterans awarded medals for heroic actions SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two Vietnam veterans were awarded the Silver and Bronze Star medals Friday for their courage in a battle on a jungle hillside where more than 75 percent of the troops with them that day were killed or wounded. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said in his citation to the president that Joe Cordileone and Robert Moffatt showed extraordinary heroism during the first Battle of Khe Sanh in 1967. The men were never recognized until now because the commanders who make such recommendations were killed: Of the more than 100 American troops on the hill, 27 were killed and 50 were wounded. The pursuit for medals for the men started with a retired Marine

icy. Unashamed, Obama hustles away for a round of golf. On Monday, Sept. 16, 12 Americans were murdered by a madman using weapons legally purchased, in a jurisdiction that has some of the most heavily regulated gun control laws in America. As our nation was mourning and honoring those that lost their lives and their families, gun-control advocates shamelessly wasted no time in exploiting this tragedy to further their agenda. And just as shameful, and to further his agenda, mere hours after the shooting, Obama delivered a political speech vilifying Republicans over the looming budget battle. “Birds of a feather flock together.”

general listening to a group of veterans reminisce about April 30, 1967, when troops with Company M, 3rd Marine Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, advanced to secure Hill 881 South and were attacked by the North Vietnamese Army. Maj. Gen. John Admire said he was shocked to learn not one of the survivors had a medal. Retired Pfc. Cordileone still has shrapnel in his face from the fighting. He continued firing for about eight hours after getting hit by fragments from the explosions as he carried his platoon commander, who was killed when a second mortar hit. Moffatt suffered severe head wounds after taking over the machine gun from a wounded comrade, saving American lives.

As more and more Americans abandon this failed presidency, “yes we can” is fast becoming “no you don’t”; “we’re the ones we’ve been waiting for” is waning. The “messiah” has not parted the sea, nor has “epiphany’s light come down upon us.” The American spirit cannot be subdued by the likes of Obama. The belief in our system of government is as popular and tasty as Grandma’s apple pie. But one can only swallow so much sour milk before you gag and go “PTOOOEY.” America’s spittoons are overflowing. Steve Barwick is a Sumter native and a CPA. He can be reached at gadawgcpa@gmail. com.

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THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center, 155 Haynsworth St. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 659-2102. 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) 636-3346. 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.

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SPORTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

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NASCAR tracks slow to embrace heralded Air Titan BY DAN GELSTON The Associated Press

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Atlanta’s B.J. Upton reacts to being called out at first base following a dropped third strike in the Braves’ 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. The Braves’ magic number for clinching the National League East title remains at one.

Magic number still at 1 Cubs rally in eighth to beat Atlanta 3-1 BY ANDREW SELIGMAN The Associated Press CHICAGO — The Atlanta Braves were in position to celebrate a division championship. Instead, they left themselves with another wait. Dioner Navarro hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat Atlanta 3-1 Saturday to keep the Braves on the brink of the NL East title. Atlanta’s magic number remained at one to clinch its first division title since 2005. Second-place Washington hosted Miami later Saturday in a game delayed by rain at the start.

“Waiting game again,” Gerald Laird said. “It’s kind of weird.” The Braves found themselves again hoping the Marlins would beat the Nationals. Had Miami done that on Friday, the title would have been assured. Instead, the Braves were trying to wrap up the division themselves. Then, the Cubs staged a late rally. “It was nice not to have to see (a celebration) in person,” Chicago manager Dale Sveum said. Starlin Casto singled off Kris Medlen with one out in the eighth, pinch-hitter Donnie Murphy singled against Scott

Downs (2-1) and Anthony Rizzo hit a tying double down the left-field line. Navarro singled in the goahead run against David Carpenter, and Nate Schierholtz added a sacrifice fly. “They just made some good swings,” Laird said. “Rizzo went out and got that ball, hit it down the line. Dioner hit that slider down and in. You’ve got to tip your cap to them.” Medlen held Chicago to one run and six hits in 7 1-3 innings after going 4-0 with an 0.98 ERA in his previous four starts. “It’s tough, but I’m a former

CHARLOTTE — Eli Manning isn’t calling Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers a must win for the New York Giants. Carolina’s Cam MANNING Newton won’t go there, either. But both quarterbacks know the importance of avoiding a third straight loss to open the season when the two winless teams meet in Charlotte. NFL teams that start the season 0-3 generally don’t make the playoffs — and when they do, they don’t go very far.

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It has been a tough start to the season for the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton (1). Carolina is 0-2 on the season and will face the 0-2 New York Giants today in Charlotte.

Since 1978 when the league went to a 16-game regular-season schedule, 161 teams have started the season 0-3 and only

five — that’s 3.1 percent — have made the postseason. Of those five, none has advanced past the divisional round of the

SEE NASCAR, PAGE B5

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. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 136.497. 2. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 136.082. 3. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 136.053. 4. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 135.868. 5. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 135.636. 6. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 135.525. 7. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 135.463. 8. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 135.41. 9. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 135.371. 10. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 135.208. 11. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 135.126. 12. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 135.097. 13. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 135.073. 14. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 135.021. 15. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 134.987. 16. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 134.892. 17. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 134.477. 18. (14) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 134.42. 19. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 134.292. 20. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 134.217.

21. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 134.193. 22. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 134.132. 23. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 133.981. 24. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 133.792. 25. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 133.769. 26. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 133.637. 27. (51) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 133.548. 28. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 133.52. 29. (55) Kenny Wallace, Toyota, 133.408. 30. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 133.301. 31. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 133.282. 32. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 133.17. 33. (30) Kevin Swindell, Toyota, 132.365. 34. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 132.232. 35. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, 132.2. 36. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 132.163. 37. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 38. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 39. (33) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 40. (95) Scott Riggs, Ford, Owner Points. 41. (98) Johnny Sauter, Ford, Owner Points. 42. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, Owner Points. 43. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, Owner Points.

SEE BRAVES, PAGE B3

Giants, Panthers look to avoid 0-3 hole BY STEVE REED The Associated Press

LOUDON, N.H. — The forecast calls for rain at New Hampshire, potentially soaking fans for NASCAR’s second consecutive Chase race, and putting the threat of a Monday finish in play. Without lights at the NEWMAN 1.058-mile track, the rush could be for jet fuel dryers to wring out the asphalt and make it safe for drivers to complete at least half of Sunday’s race before the sun goes down. NASCAR had an idea that would speed up the interminable process. It developed a state-of-the art system that was designed to blow the water

out of every pesky weeper and reduce track drying time, perhaps up to 80 percent. Hailed as NASCAR’s next big innovation, NASCAR chairman Brian France promised at a January announcement the development would revolutionize track drying and dramatically improve the fan experience. Instead, the Air Titan has been start-andparked. With rain looming, the Air Titan isn’t at New Hampshire this weekend. Just like it wasn’t at the rain-delayed Chase opener at Chicagoland. And it won’t be at the third Chase race next week at Dover. It’s stuck in Concord, N.C. When the rain comes,

playoffs, according to STATS Inc. Manning said he feels as though the Giants are close to turning things around. “We know what the mistakes are, what the corrections (are) that we need to make to get better and so I think there’s still a positive energy around this team,” Manning said. “We feel that we can straighten it out and start playing really good football real soon.” Newton said the Panthers aren’t ready to panic either after close losses to Seattle and Buffalo. “It’s still early in the season,” Newton said. SEE PANTHERS, PAGE B5

JAMBOREE FUN

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The Golden Chick Hurricanes (black) and the Tigers faced off in the Sumter County Recreation Department’s football jamboree on Saturday at Dillon Park. The soccer jamboree was also held on Saturday at Patriot Park SportsPlex. For more pictures from the jamborees, go to page B4.

Rogers enjoying early success in senior year at Wingate University EDITOR’S NOTE: Barbara Boxleitner is a former Item assistant sports editor and college teacher. She is a Florida-based journalist and photographer who has been published in 41 newspapers, magazines and journals throughout North America. Each week she’ll provide updates on area athletes participating in college and professional sports at all levels.

afety Timmy Rogers kept busy during Wingate University’s football opener. The Sumter High School graduate had two solo tackles and six assisted stops during a win over Saint Augustine’s University. He was in on three tackles during Saint Augustine’s opening series, including the first play of the game.

One of four captains, the senior said he made the tackles mostly by reading the run plays and moving up from the secondary. “Half were ROGERS to my side, and some were to the middle,” he said. “I just reacted.” Though his position

is the same, he has more of a leadership role for what he described as a young defense under a new defensive coordinator. “We’re playing much more physical than last year,” he said. Rogers stayed on campus during the summer and trained with teammates in 7-on-7 games. “It was very SEE ROGERS, PAGE B6

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Florida loses Driskel, beats Vols 31-17 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After starting quarterback Jeff Driskel was lost to a season-ending ankle injury, Tyler Murphy led No. 19 Florida to five scores in a somewhat ugly game, helping the Gators open Southeastern Conference play with a 31-17 victory over Tennessee on Saturday. Murphy had a 52-yard touchdown throw to Solomon Patton, a swing pass that went the distance, and made several plays with his legs as Florida (2-1, 1-0 SEC) won its ninth consecutive game in the series. Murphy’s 7-yard TD scamper in the fourth quarter made it 31-10 and sent fans scrambling for the exits. The Volunteers (2-2, 0-1) had hoped to rebound from an embarrassing, 59-14 loss at No. 2 Oregon a week ago. Instead, Tennessee and firstyear coach Butch Jones left Gainesville with another double-digit setback.

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and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. 9 Georgia to a 45-21 victory over pesky North Texas on Saturday.

for two touchdowns and Vanderbilt used a pair of TDs in the fourth quarter to pull away in a 24-7 victory over Massachusetts on Saturday.

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Florida quarterback Tyler Murphy, left, filled in for starting quarterback Jeff Driskel who left after the first quarter with an ankle injury in the Gators’ 31-17 victory.

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es of 33 and 4 yards to Leonte Carroo in the final 9:55 and Rutgers rallied from a 17-point, second-half deficit to beat previously undefeated Arkansas 28-24 on Saturday.

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Unbeaten Maryland rolls past WVa 37-0 BALTIMORE — A.J. Hendy scored on a 28-yard interception return and recovered two fumbles as unbeaten Maryland forced six turnovers in a surprisingly easy 37-0 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Off to their best start since 2001, the Terrapins (4-0) led 30-0 at halftime after limiting the Mountaineers (2-2) to two first downs and picking off two passes. C.J. Brown rushed for a touchdown and passed for a score to help Maryland end a seven-game losing streak against its border rivals. It was the Terrapins’ most lopsided win in the series since a 54-7 blowout in 1951. Maryland gets a bye next weekend before opening their final Atlantic Coast Conference season at Florida State. Brown and the offense played well, but the defense did most of the damage. Not only did Hendy score, but Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil picked off a pass near the West Virginia goal line to set up another touchdown. The Terrapins also recovered four fumbles. West Virginia finished with 175 yards in offense in its first shutout loss since a 35-0 defeat against Virginia Tech on Oct. 6, 2001. VIRGINIA TECH MARSHALL

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BLACKSBURG, Va. — Logan Thomas ran 2 yards for a touchdown and then ran for the 2-point conversion in the third overtime Saturday, as Virginia Tech overcame a sloppy performance and beat Marshall 29-21. VIRGINIA VMI

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kevin Parks and freshman backup Daniel Hamm each ran for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns as Virginia defeated VMI 49-0 on Saturday. GEORGIA TECH NORTH CAROLINA

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ATLANTA — David Sims ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns and Georgia Tech recovered to beat the Tar Heels 28-20 on Saturday. SYRACUSE TULANE

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Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown, left, rushes past West Virginia defensive lineman Will Clarke (98) in the Terrapins’ 37-0 victory over the Mountaineers in Baltimore on Saturday.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Terrel Hunt, making his first career start for the Orange, threw for four touchdowns and ran for another to help Syracuse rout Tulane 52-17 on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. PITT DUKE

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DURHAM, N.C. — Tom Savage tied an Atlantic Coast Conference record with six touchdown passes and Pittsburgh held on for a wild 58-55 win over Duke on Saturday. WAKE FOREST ARMY

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WEST POINT, N.Y. — Josh Harris rushed for 96 yards and two second-half touchdowns, Michael Campanaro had a 66yard scoring catch, and Wake Forest rallied past Army 25-11 on Saturday.

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Late defensive scores help Northwestern beat Maine routed Idaho State 56-0 on Saturday in the Huskies’ final tuneup before the start of Pac-12 Conference play.

EVANSTON, Ill. — Linebacker Damien Proby and defensive end Dean Lowry each had an interception return for a touchdown to lead No. 18 Northwestern to a 35-21 win over Maine on Saturday. Northwestern improved to 4-0 as it wrapped up its non-conference slate, but this was not the consistent, steady performance coach Pat Fitzgerald was looking for heading into the Big Ten season. If not for the interception returns for scores, Maine (3-1) very well could have been shooting for an upset down the stretch. (4) OHIO STATE FAMU

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Teddy Bridgewater threw four touchdown passes and Louisville’s defense allowed a schoolrecord 30 yards, helping the seventhranked Cardinals blow out Florida International 72-0 on Saturday.

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WACO, Texas — Bryce Petty threw for 351 yards with four touchdowns and ran 2 yards for another score as No. 20 Baylor kept piling up the points, beating Louisiana-Monroe 70-7 on Saturday. (22) NOTRE DAME MICHIGAN STATE

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kenny Guiton again starred in place of the injured Braxton Miller, setting a school record with six touchdown passes — all in the first half — to lead No. 4 Ohio State to a 76-0 victory against Florida A&M on Saturday. (7) LOUISVILLE FIU

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SEATTLE— Keith Price threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns in less than a half, Deontae Cooper scored his first career touchdown after three major knee surgeries, and No. 17 Washington

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Cam McDaniel scored on a 7-yard run following a questionable pass interference call, one of several penalties that hurt Michigan State, as Notre Dame beat the Spartans 17-13 Saturday for their 10th straight home win. (24) WISCONSIN PURDUE

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MADISON, Wis. — Melvin Gordon keeps trampling over opponents for Wisconsin. Gordon ran for three touchdowns, James White added 145 yards rushing and a 70-yard score, and the 24thranked Badgers opened Big Ten play with a 41-10 win Saturday over Purdue. From wire reports

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE STATE Thursday (3) Clemson 26, N.C. State 14 Saturday Old Dominion 59, Citadel 58 Gardner-Webb 3, Wofford 0 Charleston Southern 20, Norfolk State 12 Coastal Carolina 40, Hampton 17 S.C. State 59, Benedict 6 Newberry 27, Catawba 0 North Greenville 39, Tusculum 36 ACC Saturday (8) Florida State 54, Bethune-Cookman 6 (16) Miami 77, Savannah State 7 Virginia Tech 29, Marshall 21, 3 OTs Georgia Tech 28, North Carolina 20 Wake Forest 25, Army 11 Pittsburgh 58, Duke 55 Syracuse 52, Tulane 17 Maryland 37, West Virginia 0 Virginia 49, VMI 0 SEC Saturday (1) Alabama 31, Colorado State 6 (6) LSU vs. Auburn, late (9) Georgia 45, North Texas 21 (10) Texas A&M 42, SMU 13 (19) Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Vanderbilt 24, Massachsuetts 7 Rutgers 28, Arkansas 24 Mississippi State 62, Troy 7 Missouri at Indiana (late) TOP 25 Saturday (4) Ohio State 76, Florida A&M 0 (5) Stanford 42, (23) Arizona State 28 (7) Louisville 72, Florida International 0 (13) UCLA vs. New Mexico State (late) (15) Michigan at Connecticut (late) (17) Washington 56, Idaho State 0 (18) Northwestern 35, Maine 21 (20) Baylor 70, Louisiana-Monroe 7 (22) Notre Dame 17, Michigan State 13 (24) Wisconsin 41, Purdue 10 (25) Texas Tech 33, Texas State 7

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S.C. State routs Benedict COLUMBIA — Richard Cue threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as South Carolina State rolled past Benedict 59-6 in the Palmetto Capital City Classic Saturday. The Bulldogs of the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (2-2), jumped early as Cue threw a touchdown pass to Caleb Davis and ran for another. Justin Taylor ran for a score and Shaquan CUE Brock returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown and a 28-0 halftime lead. SC State led by as many as 52 before Benedict (2-1) first got on the board with a two-yard score by Tavion Wright late in the fourth quarter. Cue finished with 99 yards passing and 24 on the ground. Dondre Brown led the Bulldogs’ rushing effort with 84 yards while Taylor added 69 with two scores. Davis had four receptions for 76 yards. Benedict’s Marcus Graham was 17-for-33 with 182 yards and three interceptions. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN NORFOLK STATE

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NORFOLK, Va. — Ben Robinson and Christian Reyes combined for 194 yards rushing on 34 carries to lead Charleston Southern to a 20-12 nonconference victory over Norfolk State Saturday. Robinson’s 2-yard scoring run early in the second quarter gave Charleston Southern (4-0) the lead. The Norfolk State Spartans (0-3) came back to score on a 1-yard pass from Omari Timmons to Ryan Wade. The point after was blocked. The defenses took control until late in the third quarter when Nathan Prater scored on a 24-yard pass play from Malcolm Dixon to put Charleston Southern up 14-6. Norfolk State got close again in the fourth quarter when Je’Ron Stokes gathered in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Clark. The twopoint conversion try failed. From wire reports

SPORTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

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Indians maintain wild-card spot CLEVELAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. RAYS ORIOLES

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Desmond Jennings drove in four runs, Alex Cobb took a three-hit shutout into the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday in a matchup of exhausted teams to maintain their lead in the AL wild-card race. ATHLETICS TWINS

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OAKLAND, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Oakland Athletics lowered their magic number to one for clinching their second straight AL West title, beating the Minnesota Twins 9-1 Saturday behind the pitching of Jarrod Parker and hitting of Alberto Callaspo. RANGERS ROYALS

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Clevelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Swisher, left, and Jason Kipnis celebrate after the Indiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4-1 win over Houston on Saturday in Cleveland.

Garza pitched eight impressive innings for his first victory in six starts and the Texas Rangers kept close in the playoff race, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night. INTERLEAGUE YANKEES GIANTS

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pitched a six-hitter for his second career shutout, Eduardo Nunez hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees kept pace in the AL wild-card chase Saturday with an 6-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

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Stenson takes 4-shot lead at East Lake ATLANTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stepping in from rain that ruined his rhythm and the back end of his round, Henrik Stenson was more interested in looking forward at the Tour Championship. He still had a fourshot lead. He was one round from capturing two trophies worth $11.44 million, including the FedEx Cup. The Swede just made the final day of the PGA Tour season a little more interesting over the last two hours of a dreary Saturday morning at East Lake. He had a nine-shot lead at the turn and walked off the 18th green with a three-putt bogey and his lead back to where it was at the start of the day.

Johnson and Steve Stricker, who had a 68 and was at 5-under 205, were the only players within six shots of him. SINGH LEADS WITH 66 IN HAWAII

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Henrik Stenson leads the Tour Championship heading into todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final round at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

Stenson appeared to have both wrapped up when he got upand-down from a bunker on the par-5 ninth for a tap-in birdie to reach 14 under, nine shots clear of Dustin Johnson. Everything changed as the rain began to fall. Stenson made four bogeys on the back

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bullpen guy, and I know how tough that job is,â&#x20AC;? Medlen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dudes do their best. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve carried us the entire year, so these things happen and nobody in this clubhouse is panicking at all or anything. Credit their pitcher with keeping the game close, too. (Travis) Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having a great year. I felt it all game. I felt like it was in my hands, and the game was over. I had all the confidence in the world in myself and I just tried making pitches.â&#x20AC;? Carlos Villanueva (7-8) relieved Wood with two on and no outs in the eighth after Justin Upton doubled and Freddie Freeman walked. Villanueva induced a double-play grounder by Chris Johnson and a flyout by Evan Gattis. Pedro Strop struck out the side in the ninth for his first save in four chances. Atlanta went ahead in the fourth when Freeman walked and scored on Gattisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; single. But B.J. Upton also struck out looking with the bases loaded to end the rally. Wood settled down after that, allowing one run, five hits and four walks in seven innings with seven strikeouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had pretty command of most my pitches, being able to locate my fastball and getting the cutter on their hands and get some early swings and some quick outs,â&#x20AC;? Wood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just that last inning kind of got away from me quick. I really wanted to go out there and finish it strong and maybe overtried a little bit and left a pitch over that Upton could hit and Freeman battled me.â&#x20AC;?

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nine, it might have been worse if not for a pair of 12-foot putts he made on the 14th hole for bogey and the 17th hole for par. Johnson was five shots better on the back for a 67, matching the low round of a tough day for scoring and got into the last group.

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NASCAR from Page B1 the NASCAR tracks will rely on the same drying methods theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used since the 1970s. New Hampshire has at least a half-dozen jet dryers and two tankers of fuel that will be used to dry the track. Drivers will retreat to their motorhomes. Fans at the track will leave. The ones at home will tune out. No one likes the rain. But tracks have been slow to embrace the Air Titan, putting the machine on a Sprint Cup sabbatical since May at Talladega. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They hyped it,â&#x20AC;? track owner Bruton Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know anybody that thought it was effective. If they have enough jet dryers, they do the job.â&#x20AC;? The Air Titan did pass its early test runs. NASCAR touted the Air Titanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success after it saved Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nationwide Series race and a Sunday finish in the Cup race at Talladega. The Cup race was delayed by 3 hours, 36 minutes, still a long time, but enough to get in the full race. The Air Titan was credited with slicing at least 45 minutes off NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected 2Â˝-hour drying process. It also put the track into racing shape for a Friday practice at Martinsville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We developed it, we tested it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proven that it works,â&#x20AC;? NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said. The machines push water off the track and onto an apron where vacuum trucks remove the remainder of the moisture. Jet dryers will follow the Air Titan, drying all excess water left on the racing surface. NASCAR also says the Air Titan lessens the carbon footprint of track drying, decreasing both emissions and noise pollution. With too much at stake to lose a day of racing in the Chase, International Speedway Corporation decided to have Air Titan at its tracks (Kansas, Martinsville, Talladega, Phoenix, Homestead) the rest of the way. NASCAR made the push for the Air Titan after the 2012 Daytona 500 was plagued by rain and the race was moved to Monday for the first time. The drying trucks are not on the track with other cars. Juan Pablo Montoya sparked a giant fireball in rainy Daytona when he crashed into a jet dryer loaded with fuel during a caution period unrelated to the rain. The Air Titan is expected to be improved for next season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a Gen-2, perhaps â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which could get the ball rolling toward having it on site at all tracks in 2014. NASCAR could work the cost into the trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sanctioning fees. So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the problem? Like just about anything, cost has been a factor in the limited use. Tracks are responsible for running the pricey Air Titan, everything from transporting the system to paying for the drivers. Tracks had already set their budgets for 2013 well before Air Titanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut and decided not to make extra room. Plus, tracks need to give NASCAR two weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; notice if they want the Titan, meaning they could pay for something theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never use. Pocono Raceway had the Air Titan in the bullpen for its June race, but it sat idle. Tharp said the cost of the Air Titan is now no more than $50,000 for a weekend. Smith, owner of Speedway Motorsports Inc., said he never considered bringing the Air Titan to New Hampshire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t park a fire truck outside your home just in case thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fire at night,â&#x20AC;? he said. The Air Titan could have dramatically reduced the delay last week at Chicagoland. The start was delayed by mist for almost 90 minutes. Once the race did go off, it made it almost to the halfway point before the sky opened up again. In all, there were two stoppages totaling 6 hours, 30 minutes and winner Matt Kenseth didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cross the finish line until early Monday morning. Had the track not had lights, the race would have finished on Monday, a position nobody likes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We actually brought in a higher complement of jet dryers. We stuck with the known commodity,â&#x20AC;? Chicagoland president Scott Paddock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would think that the technology will continue to advance and the R&D process will continue to develop. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m confident that it will be rolled out en masse next year.â&#x20AC;? There are no tarps in NASCAR. No domes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just rain and wait. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just deal with it like we have for 40 years,â&#x20AC;? Smith said.

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Neither New York Giant quarterback Eli Manning (10) nor Carolina quarterback Cam Newton arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t saying todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game between their two clubs is a must-win contest despite both teams being 0-2.

PANTHERS from Page B1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get beside ourselves with our record right now. We still havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played any (division) games. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right here on the brink and I feel as if just a little bit more focus, another play or two, and we would easily be 2-0.â&#x20AC;? Here are five things to know about the Giants-Panthers matchup: ELI AGAINST CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S INURED SECONDARY

Manning has thrown for more than 800 yards in his first two games, but his seven interceptions have been a cause for concern. This could be the right week to get things turned around. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-1 against Carolina during his career and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facing a banged- up secondary that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all that good to begin with. The Panthers will be without safeties Charles Godfrey and Quintin Mikell; starting cornerback Josh Thomas is battling a concussion and should be a gametime decision. CAN THE PANTHERS CLOSE OUT?

The Panthers lost 36-7 at home to the Giants last September, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no guarantee this one will be

close. But if the Panthers can keep it tight, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to prove they can finish things off. Carolina has lost its first two games after surrendering a fourth-quarter lead. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of a cruel trend for the Panthers, who have lost 10 games while leading in the fourth since coach Ron Rivera was hired in 2011. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tied with Philadelphia for the most in the league during that span. GIANTS LACK A RUNNING GAME

One of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues has been its inability to run the football â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and running back David Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to hold onto it. The Giants have just 73 yards on 33 carries, a mere 2.2-yard average, and have fumbled three times. Still, Panthers coach Ron Rivera believes the Giants running backs are on the verge of a breakout game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a very good attack for years,â&#x20AC;? he said. PRESSURING THE QB

The Giants have just two sacks in the first two games, but chances are that trend will change sooner or later. And this might be a good

week to improve on those numbers. The Panthers gave up six sacks last week on offense to Buffalo, including 4 Â˝ to Mario Williams. Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has taken some of the blame, saying he needs to improve his play and step up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me personally, I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not playing as well, like I did in the past,â&#x20AC;? Pierre-Paul said. EMOTION FACTOR

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t underestimate the emotion in this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. Giants coach Tom Coughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother died earlier this week and you can bet the Giants will be a little extra motivated to get a win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You always want to do your part to pick them up,â&#x20AC;? Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning a football game or thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saying a kind word, whatever it may be, you always have to try your best to pick their spirits up.â&#x20AC;?

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St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 5 p.m. Sumter Christian at Northside Christian, 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY Varsity Cross Country Laurence Manning, Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall (at Patriot Park SportsPlex), 5 p.m. Middle School Football Furman at Alice Drive, 5 p.m. Bates at Mayewood, 5 p.m. Ebenezer at Chestnut Oaks, 5 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis East Clarendon at Sumter, 4:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Cardinal Newman, 4 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Carolina, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall (at Palmetto Tennis Center), 4 p.m. Carolina at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Lake Marion at Lee Central, 6:30 p.m. East Clarendon at West Florence, 7 p.m. Wilson Hall at Ben Lippen, 5:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Volleyball East Clarendon at West Florence, 5:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Ben Lippen, 4:15 p.m. B Team Volleyball Robert E. Lee at Sumter, 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY Junior Varsity Football Blythewood at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Lake City at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Camden, 6 p.m. Central at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Porter-Gaud at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. Ben Lippen at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m. Northwood at Thomas Sumter, 6 p.m. Trinity-Byrnes at Robert E. Lee, 6 p.m. Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 6 p.m. B Team Football Blythewood at Sumter, 6 p.m. Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Porter-Gaud at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Clarendon County Recreation at Laurence Manning, 5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf Brookland-Cayce at Sumter (at Beech Creek Golf Club), TBA Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall (at Indian River Counry

Club), 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis Carolina Forest at Sumter, 5 p.m. Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter (at Palmetto Tennis Center), 4 p.m. Manning at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter (at Palmetto Tennis Center), 4 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6 p.m. Crestwood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Marlboro County at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Carvers Bay, 6:30 p.m. C.E. Murray at Scott’s Branch, 6 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Dorchester, 5 p.m. Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 5:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Volleyball Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6 p.m. Marlboro County at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Carvers Bay, 5 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Dorchester, 4 p.m. Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4:30 p.m. B Team Volleyball Carolina Forest at Sumter, 6 p.m. Timmerman at Robert E. Lee, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY Varsity Football Sumter at Blythewood, 7:30 p.m. Crestwood at Lake City, 7:30 p.m. Camden at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Lee Central at Central, 7:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Creek Bridge, 7:30 p.m. Scott’s Branch at St. John’s, 7:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Porter-Gaud, 7:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Ben Lippen, 7:30 p.m. Thomas Heyward at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Spartanburg Christian at Robert E. Lee, 7:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Varsity Cross Country Sumter in Low Country Invite (at John’s Island), 9 a.m. Varsity Equestrian Wilson Hall vs. Central Carolina Equestrian Team, TBA Varsity Swimming Sumter in Region Meet, TBA Wilson Hall, Thomas Sumter in Wilson Hall Invitational (at YMCA of Sumter), 9 a.m.

AREA ROUNDUP

Saints beat RWA 50-34 for first region win

By The Associated Press (x-if necessary) CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-3) Eastern Conference Washington 1, Atlanta 0 Thursday Washington 71, Atlanta 56 Saturday Atlanta at Washington, 7 p.m. x-Monday Washington at Atlanta, TBA Indiana 1, Chicago 0 Friday Indiana 85, Chicago 72 Sunday Chicago at Indiana, 3 p.m. x-Tuesday Indiana at Chicago, TBA Western Conference Minnesota 1, Seattle 0 Friday Minnesota 80, Seattle 64 Sunday Minnesota at Seattle, 5 p.m. x-Tuesday Seattle at Minnesota, TBA Phoenix 1, Los Angeles 0 Thursday Phoenix 86, Los Angeles 75 Saturday Los Angeles at Phoenix, 10 p.m. x-Monday Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

SUMMERTON — Clarendon Hall picked up its first SCISA 8-man Region II victory of the season on Friday, beating Richard Winn Academy 50-34 at the CH field. Tilton McCrea rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries and had 159 yards in kick returns, returning a punt 58 yards for a score, to lead the Saints. Clarendon Hall, which improved to 2-2 overall and 1-2 in region play, scored 16 points in the fourth quarter to get the victory. Daniel Pappas

GOLF Tour Championship Par Scores The Associated Press Saturday At East Lake Golf Club Atlanta Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,307; Par: 70 Third Round Henrik Stenson 64-66-69—199 Dustin Johnson 68-68-67—203 Steve Stricker 66-71-68—205 Zach Johnson 69-68-69—206 Justin Rose 68-68-70—206 Billy Horschel 66-70-70—206 Jordan Spieth 68-67-71—206 Luke Donald 70-70-67—207 Nick Watney 72-65-70—207 Webb Simpson 68-71-69—208 Sergio Garcia 68-71-69—208 Bill Haas 70-69-69—208 Phil Mickelson 71-67-70—208 Gary Woodland 70-67-71—208 Adam Scott 65-69-74—208 D.A. Points 72-67-70—209 Keegan Bradley 72-65-72—209 Jason Dufner 74-70-66—210 Jason Day 68-74-68—210 Hunter Mahan 70-69-71—210 Roberto Castro 67-71-72—210 Brandt Snedeker 69-75-67—211 Graham DeLaet 68-71-72—211 Jim Furyk 70-68-73—211 Matt Kuchar 69-74-69—212 Tiger Woods 73-71-69—213 Brendon de Jonge 70-72-71—213 Kevin Streelman 69-72-74—215 Boo Weekley 70-75-73—218 Charl Schwartzel 68-79-77—224

scored the go-ahead touchdown and finished with 113 yards rushing on six carries, scoring another touchdown as well. He also ran for a pair of 2-point conversions and caught a pass for another conversion. Dustin Way had 78 yards rushing and two touchdowns, while running for a conversion. Gavin Allen scored a touchdown. Defensively, Allan had 11 tackles, while Pappas and Matthew Corbett both had 10. Corbett had a sack and a fumble recovery, while Kee Evans had a sack

and Mac Davis a fumble recovery. Wes Keller and Ryan Morris both had an interception. FRIDAY NIGHT YARDSTICKS

N. AUGUSTA 42 SUMTER 14 NA 19 First Downs 42-281 Att.-Yds. Rushing 189 Yds. Passing 25/14/1 A/C/I 1-0 Fumbles-Lost 4-24.5 Punts-Avg 5-45 Penalties-Yds Score by Quarters

SHS 11 24-55 143 36/15/2 0-0 9-37.6. 9-67.

NORTH AUGUSTA — 7 21 0 14 — 42 SUMTER — 7 0 0 7 — 14 First Quarter NA -- Dre Dunbar 30 pass from Trib Reece (Blake Busby, kick) 4:44. S -- Ky’Jon Tyler 54 pass from James Barnes (Vincent Watkins, kick) 1:09 Second Quarter NA -- Dunbar 7 pass from Reece (Busby, kick) 6:29. NA -- Willie McCloud 3 run (Busby, kick)

5:07 NA -- Jaleel Bryant 47 pass from Reece (Busby, kick) 0:22. Fourth Quarter NA -- Reece 96 run (Busby, kick) 7:27. S -- Tyler 90 kickoff return (Watkins, kick) 7:15. NA -- Reece 3 run (Busby, kick) 4:01

LAKEWOOD 25 LEE CENTRAL 6 LC L 6 First downs 12 22-32 Att-YdsRushing 38-179 91 Yards Passing 105 18-9-1 A/C/I 16-8-1 3-1 Fumbles-lost 2-0 6-31.8 Punts-Avg. 3-34.3 5-50 Penalties-Yards 6-60 LEE CENTRAL— 0 6 0 0—6 LAKEWOOD—7 3 7 8—25 First Quarter L- Tyshawn Johnson 26 pass from Roderick Charles (Blake Carraher kick) 9:39 Second Quarter L- Carraher 20 field goal 11:54 LC- George Howard 52 run (run failed) 0:20.7 Third Quarter L-Charles 1 run (Carraher kick) 4:31 Fourth Quarter L- D’onte Washington 3 run (Ryan Hughes pass from Khafari Buffalo) 5:36

AREA SCOREBOARD -11 -7 -5 -4 -4 -4 -4 -3 -3 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 E E E E +1 +1 +1 +2 +3 +3 +5 +8 +14

BASKETBALL YMCA CHURCH LEAGUE

Registration for the YMCA of Sumter Church Basketball League is under way and runs through Oct. 25. There are leagues for boys and girls ages 3-15. For children ages 3-4, the cost is $25 for a member and $40 for a potential member. For ages 5-15, the cost if $40 for a member and $75 for a potential member. Practice begins in November with the season running from December through February. For more information, call the YMCA at (803) 773-1404 or visit www.ymcasumter.org.

OFFICIATING CLASSES

The Wateree Basketball Officials Association is holding South Carolina High School League Basketball Officials Association training classes for prospective officials on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Sumter County Recreation Department located at 155 Haynsworth Street. The classes are necessary to officiate middle school, junior varsity and varsity high school games. Each training class will cover National Federation rules for high school basketball, South Carolina Basketball Official Association mechanics, and SCBOA exam preparation.

The state wide clinic and exam will be held on Nov. 16 at Lexington High School. For more information, contact Granderson James, at (803) 968-2391 or by email at grandersj@aol.com. GOLF KUBALA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Registration is now open for the Charlie Kubala Memorial Golf Tournament, which is set for Oct. 14 at Beech Creek Golf Club. For more information or to register, go to www.sumtersheriff.org where online registration and payments are available or call Lt. Lee Monahan (803) 4362161.

TRANSCATIONS The Associated Press BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled LHPs Mike Belfiore and LHP Zach Britton from Norfolk (IL). TAMPA BAY RAYS — Recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi and LHP Jeff Beliveau from Durham (IL). Traded LHP Frank De Los Santos to the Chicago White Sox for for cash or a player to be named. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Reinstated OF Jason Heyward from the 15-day DL. NEW YORK METS — Recalled SS Wilfredo Tovar from Binghamton (EL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Reinstated RHP Michael Stutes from the 60-day DL.

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Methodist University’s Anthony Radke, out of Crestwood High School, had three catches for 29 yards against Guilford College.

helpful,” he said.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

MORE FOOTBALL

North Greenville University midfielder Kathryn Allen, a former Gamecock, started two of the first five games. Sumter resident Leah Johnson started the first six games for Southern Wesleyan University. Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at BKLE3@aol.com.

South Carolina State University senior kicker and punter Nick Belcher kicked field goals of 33, 31 and 34 yards against Alabama A&M. The Lakewood High School product missed a fieldgoal attempt of 52 yards. He punted six times for a 39.7-yard average.

FRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES The Associated Press Aiken 20, Richland Northeast 7 Allendale-Fairfax 56, Bethune-Bowman 6 Andrew Jackson 29, Great Falls 20 Andrews 42, C.E. Murray 14 Batesburg-Leesville 27, Swansea 24 Battery Creek 42, Garrett Academy of Technology 6 Beaufort 27, Cane Bay 21 Beaufort Academy 54, Cathedral Academy 48 Belton-Honea Path 84, Palmetto 0 Bishop England 48, Academic Magnet 21 Blue Ridge 35, Eastside 12 Bluffton 35, James Island 34 Blythewood 35, Lancaster 6 Boiling Springs 28, Rock Hill 13 Brookland-Cayce 21, Dreher 14 Buford 34, Lewisville 22 C.A. Johnson 48, Ben Lippen 41 Calhoun Academy 29, Thomas Sumter Academy 6 Camden 35, Lugoff-Elgin 7 Cardinal Newman 38, Pinewood Prep 3 Carolina Academy 40, Pee Dee Academy 14 Carolina Forest 41, Myrtle Beach 35

Carvers Bay 22, Georgetown 14 Chapman 28, Mid-Carolina 7 Charleston Collegiate 59, Faith Christian 22 Charlotte Latin, N.C. 63, Baptist Hill 29 Chesnee 46, Pendleton 7 Chester 27, Central 13 Christ Church Episcopal 42, Ware Shoals 20 Clarendon Hall Academy 50, Richard Winn Academy 34 Colleton Prep 28, Holly Hill Academy 7 Crescent 43, Blacksburg 14 D.W. Daniel 49, West Oak 0 Dillon 51, Lake City 7 Dorchester Academy 51, Bible Baptist 28 Dutch Fork 42, Dorman 39 East Clarendon 20, Camden Military Academy 18 Estill 36, Bamberg-Ehrhardt 30 Fairfield Central 35, Union County 11 Florence Christian 42, Oakbrook Prep 22 Fort Mill 27, Broome 21 Fox Creek 27, Augusta Christian 20 Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy 49, Jefferson Davis Academy 8

Gilbert 62, Pelion 44 Goose Creek 49, Fort Dorchester 28 Greenwood Christian 45, Coastal Christian Prep 28 Greer 42, Greenville 13 Hanahan 45, Edisto 7 Hartsville 28, Cheraw 0 Hemingway 17, Johnsonville 7 Hillcrest 44, Riverside 3 Hilton Head 34, Wade Hampton (H) 14 Hilton Head Christian Academy 48, Northwood Academy 41 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 20, Ridge Spring-Monetta 13 James F. Byrnes 62, Clinton 0 James Island Christian 16, Patrick Henry Academy 14 Kingstree 38, Scott’s Branch 0 Lake Marion 48, Eau Claire 12 Lakewood 25, Lee Central 6 Lamar 42, Marion 22 Landrum 21, Carolina High and Academy 6 Latta 58, Lincoln 0 Laurence Manning Academy 24, Heathwood Hall 7 Lexington 36, Irmo 28 Lower Richland 24, Airport 17

Manning 33, Berkeley 9 Marlboro County 28, Conway 21 Mauldin 47, J.L. Mann 20 McBee 7, North Central 6 McCormick 54, Whitmire 0 Nation Ford 31, Ridge View 28 Newberry 35, Chapin 7 North Augusta 42, Sumter 14 North Myrtle Beach 45, Mullins 6 Orangeburg Prep 57, Porter-Gaud 41 Orangeburg-Wilkinson 32, Calhoun County 0 Palmetto Christian Academy 56, Hilton Head Prep 50 Pickens 66, Travelers Rest 15 Powdersville 33, Liberty 26 Ridgeland-Hardeeville 31, Burke 0 Saluda 55, Branchville 0 Seneca 49, Walhalla 0 Silver Bluff 53, Midland Valley 33 Socastee 48, Lake View 0 Southside 28, Berea 7 Spartanburg 37, Greenwood 20 Spring Valley 24, Westwood 14 St. James 54, Cross 48

St. John’s Christian Academy 56, First Baptist 54 St. Joseph 42, Calhoun Falls 0 Stratford 42, Ashley Ridge 27 Strom Thurmond 21, South Aiken 7 Summerville 36, Wando 10 Thomas Heyward Academy 42, Robert E. Lee Academy 21 Timmonsville 33, Creek Bridge 0 Trinity Byrnes School 41, King’s Academy 0 W. Wyman King Academy 44, Andrew Jackson Academy 28 Waccamaw 58, Hannah-Pamplico 0 Wade Hampton (G) 41, Woodmont 35 Wagener-Salley 34, Blackville-Hilda 27 West Ashley 35, Colleton County 28 West Florence 30, Darlington 27 Whale Branch 65, Denmark-Olar 0 Williston-Elko 54, North 6 Wilson Hall 42, Hammond 14 Woodland 53, North Charleston 12 Woodruff 48, Laurens 28 Wren 49, Emerald 28 York Comprehensive 57, W.J. Keenan 12

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

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Contact Ivy Moore at (803) 774-1221 or e-mail ivym@theitem.com

Sumter County Fair bigger than ever BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com

ctivity at the Sumter County fairgrounds has increased so much over the past few weeks, you can easily imagine the scent of sausage dogs, pizza and even cotton candy on the warm breeze as you drive by. Somewhere not too far from here, you figure, a veritable caravan of fair elements is snaking its way toward Sumter. Today and for the next couple of days, kids will be watching for the big Amusements of America trucks hauling the Gravitron, the bumper cars, the Cliff Hanger, the Banzai, the giant swings and the Ring of Fire to fairgrounds on West Liberty Back at the fair this year are the Royal Lip- Street. No izzan Stallions, descendants of those res- doubt some of cued from invading Russian armies during them will do World War II by Gen. George Patton’s forc- their homees. Patton also led the Third Army, now work more dilistationed at Shaw Air Force Base, follow- gently, make ing the invasion of Normandy. their beds, be nice to their younger siblings and generally behave like “Cosby Show” children, so their par-

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The Potato House is always a favorite spot for fair-goers, as the Shriners dish up fresh cut fries with your choice of vinegar and salt or ketchup.

ents will let them go to the fair. And they’ll be adding up the money from their piggy banks with an eye to that special treat or ride. “This year,” some may be thinking, “I’m going to win that huge stuffed animal, eat that deep-fried Snickers bar, ride all 35 carnival rides at least once and see every show on the midway.” Kids aren’t the only ones anticipating the fair. Sumter County Fair Manager Mel Curtis gets more and more excited as opening day, Sept. 24, draws closer. After all, he and the American Legion Post 15 fair committee have been planning for it since the 2012 fair closed. Last week, Curtis and Ed Hudson were kept busy with phone calls and visits from the public, as well as prospective fair exhibitors and vendors. Ask them what they’re looking forward to, and Curtis will tell you “homemade pizza and Burger Bob’s hamburger,” while Hudson says he loves the fair food “too

much to mention them all. I can get in trouble eating too much — sausage dog, potatoes from the Potato House ... .” “You can get anything you want to eat — on a stick,” Curtis said. “Even 7-Up. The fair brings out the kid in you.” He added that there will be more than 30 food vendors on the grounds this year, offering everything from “Flamin’ The cups and saucers are always popular Pizza” to baked with the younger children, but that doesn’t spaghetti, pretzel mean the ride won’t go fast enough! dogs, subs, hamburgers, hot dogs, candy apples and more. There’s a lot on the agenda for, as the SEE FAIR, PAGE C6

SUMTER COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE 2013 TODAY

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9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Livestock Entries 10 a.m. — Judging: Art Show 1 p.m. — Judging: Baked Goods Only Noon-5 p.m. — Poultry & Baby Animals Entries 1:30-5:30 p.m. — Commercial/Educational Booth Setup

MONDAY 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Flower Show Entries 10 a.m. — Judging: Adult & Youth Individual Entries 10 a.m. — Agriculture & Home Gardening

5 p.m. — GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5 p.m. to midnight — Admission $2 4 -10 p.m. — All Exhibits On Display Midnight — Midway Closes 8:30 a.m. — Judging: Poultry & Baby Animals 10 a.m. — Judging: Commercial/Educational Displays 12:30 p.m. — Judging: Flower Show 4 p.m. — Judging Dairy Cattle

WEDNESDAY

5 p.m. — Judging Sheep & Goat Show 6 p.m. — Judging Swine after Sheep and Goats 6 and 8 p.m. — Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions 6 to 9 p.m. — One Man Band, Carl Brunson 6:30, 8:30 p.m. — Magic of Lance Gifford 7, 9 p.m. — Staples Safari 7:30, 9:30 p.m. — Swifty Swine Racing & Swimming Pigs

Hand stamp permits wearer to ride all rides until closing. Can be purchased for $20 with The Item coupon at specially marked booths; $25 without stamp. 4 p.m.-midnight — Gates open to public 4-10 p.m. — All Exhibits on Display 5 p.m. — Judging: Mule and Donkey Show 5, 7:30 p.m. — Magic of Lance Gifford 5:30, 8:15 p.m. — Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions

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Santee dam site decided; Bradley, Mass picked for Shrine Bowl yesteryear in Sumter

75 YEARS AGO – 1938-39 The Public Service AuthorFeb. 16-22 ity, in charge of the big projBids will be advertised ect, met yesterday and apabout March 4 for the 7.6proved wage scales for addimile Santee River dam near tional classifications of labor Wilson’s Landto be used, but they are ing to divert the still subject to final apfrom the river for the vast proval by federal authoriarchives of The Item ties. The wage scales are Santee-Cooper power and naviexpected to be angation project. nounced within a few This will be days. the last major In and Around the contract let. Bids Town – The approval of will be opened the WPA project for the Feb. 28 for the city-wide construction of Item Archivist construction of a storm sewer system in SAMMY WAY the Pinopolis the city of Sumter came at dam powera time when there was house and locks. Contracts proof of its need. The project for other phases of work have was given formal approval already been let. yesterday. Amounting to The Santee dam will be 18 $15,191, the project calls for miles south of Manning. The the installation of trunk and dam will be 45 feet high, and lateral lines, manholes and the spillway of concrete will catch basins. be 4,000 feet long. A total of The fire trucks were called 1,700 acres will have to be out by an alarm sent in from cleared for the work. Manning Avenue. While the

trucks were on the other side of the railroad the alarm from the fire in the Crosswell block on South Main was sounded. The trucks started back, by the Manning Avenue crossing being blocked by a long freight train. This can’t happen when the overhead crossing has been completed. Law Range is to become a street of the city of Sumter through legislative enactment, a bill authorizing the conveyance by the county to the city having been introduced in the house. The women’s Clubs are taking up the fight to rid the highways of billboards that mar the landscape. More camellias for Sumter – The second lot of Camellia Japonicas ordered last week, when the unexpected large demand exhausted the first supply within a few hours, arrived today and will be distributed tomorrow

morning after 9 o’clock. There are only 140 plants in this lot, in eight assorted popular varieties. These plants will be allotted first to those who failed to obtain plants last week and made reservations to be filled from this shipment, and second, to those who apply tomorrow morning. There are about 50 plants that have not been reserved. Sports news – The improved Sumter High Gamecocks will go to Columbia tonight where they will meet University High in a return game. The Gamecocks upset the Bantams here recently and no doubt will face a determined foe tonight. The local Cagers have shown considerable improvement in the last three games, upsetting University and Dreher high schools and holding Florence to a close score. Two hard-fighting teams

representing the Ebenezer Lutheran Sunday School of Columbia went down to defeat Saturday night before the onward rush of the Sumter “Y” Midget and Junior Green Dragon teams. The local Midgets won their 14th consecutive game of the season 32 to 5, and the Junior Dragons closed a perfect home season, winning their ninth on the home court 32 to 19. The Columbia boys, who were somewhat taller and older, could not cope with the smooth teamwork of the Sumter boys and few openings in the Dragon defense. The Sumter “Y” boxers won three decisions, lost two technical knockouts and fought four draws last night with the S.C. Industrial School from Florence to score a 5 to 4 victory. The Sumter fighters who won their matches were Waynick, SEE YESTERYEAR, PAGE C6

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

ENGAGEMENTS

Nelson-Thompson Niyonnah Y. Nelson and Quenbodice, a side crystal-accented ton L. Thompson were united in satin bow, a dropped waist, and a marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. beaded lace applique tulle skirt 21, 2013, at Patriot Hall in Sumter. that trailed to a semi-cathedral The bride is the daughter of length train. She carried a bouquet George E. and Karen Nelson of of peonies, hydrangeas, garden Sumter, and the granddaughter of roses, ranunculus and orchids with the late Mrs. Mary Swinton Jackson a photo charm of her deceased of Sumter, Douggrandmother. las Jackson of Ms. Shakeeya Scottsburg, Va., White Sorrells served and Mrs. Rebecas maid of honor, ca Washington with Mrs. Cor Deija Nelson and the Nelson Horne as malate George Neltron of honor. Mrs. son Jr. of Sumter. Chiquita Hill SteShe graduated phens served as from Sumter bridesmaid with Cori High School and Denaye Horne as Central Carolina flower girl. Technical ColTelvin T.J. Jackson lege. She is emserved as best man. ployed as a CLA Groomsmen were by MUSC PhysiHollis Hardwick Jr., cians. Jamaal R. Nelson and The brideJames D. Sinkler. groom is the son Kevin R. Sinkler of Ms. Rogie Bell MRS. QUENTON THOMPSON served as usher with Thompson of Bryson Malik Nelson Clewiston, Fla., as ring bearer. and Emeril Eugene Jackson of PaAlso participating were Ms. hokee, Fla., and the grandson of Shante N. Jackson, Ms. Brookie D. the late Ms. Daisy Bell Davis and Nelson, Ms. Danielle D. Jackson, the late Roger Thompson, both of Ms. Kirtisha Jackson and Ms. FloBell Glade, Fla. He is employed as a landa M. Boyd. security officer by Securitas SecuriThe reception was given by the ty Inc. bride’s parents at Patriot Hall in The Rev. Eric W. Jackson officiat- Sumter. ed at the ceremony. The rehearsal party was given by Music was provided by Geraluncles and aunts of the bride at 903 dine Richardson, soloist; Daniel Twin Lakes Drive in Sumter. Blackwell, saxaphonist; and Derek Following a wedding trip to Spann, keyboardist. Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple will Escorted by her father, the bride reside in Charleston. wore an ivory strapless ballgown by ••• Casablanca Bridal Collection feaThe couple is registered at Maturing a sweetheart neckline, cryscy’s, www.macys.com; Belk, www. tals and beadwork adorning the belk.com; and Target, www.target.

Adams-Gainous LEXINGTON — Jade Lee Ann Adams, officiated at the ceremony. Adams of Chapin and Blake Frederick Escorted by her father, the bride Gainous of Sumter were united in wore an ivory lace, strapless Enzoani marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1, A-line gown with a sweetheart neck2013, at Wintergreen Woods. line and a Vera Wang cathedralThe bride is the length veil daughter of Mr. and adorned with lace Mrs. David D. and crystal embelAdams of Chapin, lishment. She carand the grandried a bouquet of daughter of Mr. and red roses and Mrs. Kenneth M. black calla lilies Sedor of Irmo, Mr. accented with and Mrs. David E. black fiddlehead Adams of Anna, Ill., ferns. and Larry Trovillion Courtney Cruse and the late Elizaserved as maid of beth Trovillion of honor. BridesVienna, Ill. She maids were Kendgraduated from ra Adams, sister of Anna Jonesboro the bride, Linda Community High Corbett and Taylor School in Illinois Given. and studied conChris Gainous, struction managebrother of the MR., MRS. BLAKE GAINOUS ment at Southern Ilbridegroom, linois University. served as best The bridegroom man. Groomsmen is the son of Mr. and were Alex Broder, Mrs. Michael F. Gainous, and the Drew Crooks and Matt King. Darryl grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar F. Adams and Rich Algeier served as Gainous, Ms. Sylvia Spiegel, Scott ushers. Wolff, and the late Richard M. Spiegel, The bride’s parents held the recepall of Sumter. He graduated from tion at Wintergreen Woods. Lakewood High School in Sumter and The bridegroom’s parents held the The Criminal Justice Academy in Corehearsal party at Nonnah’s in the lumbia. He is a trooper first class with Vista in Columbia. the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Following a wedding trip to Myrtle The bride’s grandfather, David E. Beach, the couple resides in Chapin.

WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT POLICY Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Holiday deadlines vary. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Item or downloaded from The Item’s Web site at www.TheItem.com. Please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality. To have photo returned, provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Photos can also be emailed to rhondab@theitem.com. All photographs must be received by above deadlines. It is not The Item’s responsibility to make sure the photograph is emailed by your photographer. The Item charges the following fees: $95, wedding form announcement with photo; $90, wedding form announcement without photo; $75, engagement form announcement with photo; and $70, engagement form announcement without photo. If you would like your announcement to include information that is not on The Item form, there will be an additional $50 charge.

Carmichael-Moses Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gaddy Carmichael of Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlee Nicole Carmichael of Charleston, to Marion Moise Moses of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harby Moses of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Spencer Young of Clemson and Mrs. Bea Carmichael and the late Marvin Carmichael of Dillon. She graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor of science degree in health science. She is employed as a field marketing specialist by Boston Scientific. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marion Moise and the late Mr. and Mrs. Perry Moses MOSES, MISS CARMICHAEL Jr., all of Sumter. He graduated cum laude from Wofford College with a bachelor of science in business economics and from the University of South Carolina School of Law with a juris doctor degree. He is the owner of the Law Office of Marion M. Moses, LLC, a general practice law firm in Columbia. The wedding is planned for Dec. 28, 2013, at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant.

Jeferson-Keels Earl Jefferson of Lynchburg announces the engagement of his son, Reynard Patrick Oliver Jefferson of Lynchburg, to Jemia Keels of Columbia, daughter of Murphy and Jackie Riley of Columbia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mosetta Sullivan and the late Walter Sullivan of Columbia, William and Mollie Conyers of Englewood, N.J., and Mae Frances Keels of Seneca. She graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor’s degree in fitness/wellness and is pursuing a master’s degree from University of South Florida. She is employed by Palmetto Health. The bridegroom-elect is also the son of the late Olivia Jefferson of Lynchburg, and the grandson of Myrtle Wright and the late Hampton Wright of Rembert MISS KEELS, JEFFERSON and the late Joseph and Emma Jefferson of Mayesville. He graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and is pursuing a master of educational administration from Grand Canyon University. He is employed by Sumter School District at Sumter High School. The wedding is planned for June 28, 2014, at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Letchers celebrate 60 years Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Letcher of Sumter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 19, 2013, with a trip to Myrtle Beach. Their children are Patti Trzcinski of Sumter and Lisa Lyons of Vancouver, Wash. The couple has five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Mrs. Letcher is the former Marie Rose of Pottsville, Pa.

MR., MRS. ROBERT C. LETCHER

Divorcee checks ‘single’

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Sumter native, 9/11 hero to speak, sign books here FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter native Clarence Singleton will sign copies of his book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Heart of a Hero: My Journey from Vietnam to the World Trade Center Bombing to 9/11,â&#x20AC;? from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, in center court at Sumter Mall. Singleton is a motivational speaker, author, a former U.S. Marine, a Vietnam War veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He is also a decorated former New York City Fire Fighter whose unit responded to the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993, where he was credited with saving numerous lives. After retiring from the department in 2000, Singleton volunteered for duty on Sept. 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center, where he was seriously

wounded and was featured in Life magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Nation: America Remembers September 11, 2001. Before graduating from Lincoln High School in 1967, Singleton SINGLETON enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam as a lance corporal with the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines. With only 28 days left in his tour of duty, he received multiple wounds while trying to save lives during a rocket attack on his unit, earning him the Purple Heart Medal. After more

than a year of hospital care in Japan and the Charleston Naval Hospital, Singleton moved to New York City. Later, he enrolled in New York City Community College, while holding down a full time position. In 1978, he joined the New York Fire Department. During Singletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22 years with the New York Fire Department (FDNY), he received a number of awards for bravery and outstanding initiative. In 1993, he and his fire unit responded to the first attack on the World Trade Center, where he was credited with saving numerous lives, including that of a pregnant worker who went into labor during the attack. In 1994, Singleton was promoted to Fire Lieutenant and sent to supervise the firehouse in Bushwick, a sprawling neighborhood in Brooklyn. In Au-

gust, 2000, he retired from the FDNY. When the World Trade Center was again attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, Singleton voluntarily went to Ground Zero to help. Working at the base of the collapsed North tower, along with another firefighter and police officer, he extinguished numerous ambulance, fire truck and other fires. While he was there, the second tower collapsed, seriously injuring him. After being treated at a nearby hospital, Singleton made his way back to Ground Zero, seeing what he could do to help. Suffering from extensive injuries and post-traumatic stress syndrome disorder, Singleton decided to leave New York and ultimately retired to Midlothian, Va. Singleton has delivered nu-

CLUB DIGEST SUMTER DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

The bridge winners for August were: Aug. 7: 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stan Kohli and Marvin Chin 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jimmie Ann Anderson and Sue Pitts Aug. 14: 1st - Stan Kohli and Marvin Chin 2nd - Jimmie Ann Anderson and Donna Reilly Aug. 21: 1st - Pat Lauterbach and Hugh Cook 2nd - Jimmie Ann Anderson and Larry Baum Aug. 28: 1st - Jimmie Ann Anderson and Cynthia Cone 2nd - Larry Baum and Auvo Kemppinen SUMTER LIONS CLUB

Lions will again be selling food and beverages at their fair booth on the Sumter County Fairgrounds from Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Saturday, Sept 28. The menu includes Angus hamburgers and cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, french fries, pizza and beverages. The Lions Club is a charitable organization that provides assistance with eyeglasses and hearing aids to those who qualify. The fair booth is Sumter Lions Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest project. POINSETT GARDEN CLUB

The club met on Sept. 12 at the Alice Boyle Garden Center. The subject was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Displaying Horticulture and Floral Arranging for Flower

merous inspirational speeches throughout the Mid-Atlantic. He has been featured in a number of regional publications, and also appeared on the Montel Williams Show, as well as several radio stations. For the past three years, including 2012, Singleton has delivered the keynote address at the Chester Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor and Remembrance Ceremony, commemorating the anniversary of 9/11 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the day that changed the world. On Sept. 11, 2012, Singleton married Mary Jean Hayres. His book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Heart of a Hero, My Journey from Vietnam to the World Trade Center Bombing to 9/11â&#x20AC;? was published by Palari Publishing in May, 2013. Copies of the 134-page paperback book will be available for purchase at $14.95.

| Shows,â&#x20AC;? presented by Beverly Johnson. Receiving ribbons for the horticulture they brought: Helen Lee - 1 blue, 2 red; Fair Edmunds - 5 blue, 1 yellow; Beverly Johnson - 5 blue, 1 red; Winnie Johnson - 4 blue, 1 red, 1 yellow. Fair Edmunds received a red ribbon for design.. WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AFTERNOON MUSIC CLUB

The club met on Sept. 13 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Lauren Decker presided. Floride McKoy accompanied the opening hymn on the Trinity organ. The program was open to the public. Performing for the meeting were Annette Matthews and Eddie Huss, who presented a recital of piano duets. The demanding duet program comprised Sonata in C Major, K. 521 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allegroâ&#x20AC;? by W.A. Mozart, Andante and Variations by Felix Mendelssohn, and La Valse by Maurice Ravel. Annette Matthews, a longtime club member and much-in-demand piano teacher in Sumter, holds a degree in piano performance from Columbia College with graduate studies at Columbia University. Huss, Minister of Music at Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia, and former Minister of Music at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter, holds de-

grees from Greensboro College and Florida State University. He performs often across the state and the Southeast on piano and organ and as a choral director. The October meeting of the Music Club will be held at Salem Black River Church and will feature Kipper Ackerman performing on the harp and discussing her work with Sounds of Grace, a volunteer organization dedicated to providing musical comfort to patients in need. SUMTER NEWCOMERS CLUB

After the summer hiatus, the club resumed activities on Sept. 13 with a morning coffee held at the Spectrum Center. Newly elected President Anna Nunnery welcomed those attending, and Vice President Irma Wolfe introduced guest speakers Betsy Ridgeway and Jo Anne Morris. Ridgeway, publicity chairwoman for the Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association, reminded members of the upcoming performers for the 2013-14 season and encouraged them to join. She also sang a song. Morris, executive director of Sumter Volunteers, presented a talk on the many needs in the community. The next event for the club will be a luncheon at

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The association met on Sept. 17 at the Alice Boyle Garden Center, with 47 members preseent. President Frances Betchman asked for a moment of remembrance for recently deceased members Marian Carey, Iris Edens, Alice Lipscombe, Sara Louise Manning and Emily Wright. Cathy Creech introduced local harpist Kipper Ackerman, who presented the afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program. Kipper described her involvement with â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sounds of Grace,â&#x20AC;? a ministry that takes her and her harp into hospitals and nursing facilities to bring peace and healing to patients through music. She played and sang four selections including two of her original compositions, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In My Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Houseâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ring That Bell.â&#x20AC;? Following the program refreshments were served by the hostess committee chaired by Shirley Patterson, with Mary Gene White as co-chairwoman. A beautiful floral centerpiece was provided by Mary Gene White.

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Concert salutes stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterans COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Honor Flight South Carolina will hold a USO-style tribute show to honor World War II and Korean War veterans at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Township Auditorium. This musical event will feature the Glenn Miller Orchestra playing the Big Band hits that made them famous, the Victory Belles singing the most popular tunes from the era in three-part harmony and Bob Hope impersonator Bill Johnson, as master of ceremonies, reprising the role Hope played for decades at USO shows around the world. Since its inaugural flight in 2008, Honor Flight South Carolina has flown more than 2,000 World War II and Korean War veterans from Columbia to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials that pay tribute to their courage, sacrifice and heroism. Jerry Neely, Honor Flight South Carolina event chairman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited that we can, once again, bring some great music and a few smiles to the faces of these heroes.â&#x20AC;? World War II and Korean War veterans may obtain two free tickets by calling Honor Flight SC at (803) 582-8203. Tickets for the general public will be available through Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com and at the Township Auditorium Box Office. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children 12 and under. Visit Honor Flight South Carolina on the web at honorflightsc.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

JOHN DUFFIE JR. / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Sumter High School 1908 football team members were, on front row sitting, Julius Smith and H. Noble Dick; second row, Herbert Morris, Harry A. Davis, Frasier Dick, Will J. Shaw, John B. Duffie, Wesley Collins and R.T. Brown; third row, Harry Walsh, Brandon Jones, Jack Owens, Wade Williford, Don Henson, E.H. Rhame and Green (first name omitted); and back row, coaches Capers Smith and Frank Eason.

1908 SHS footballers outplayed opposition The 1908 Sumter High School football team is still thought to be one of the best ever produced in the Sumter community. These young men completed their season untied, unbeaten and without allowing a single point to be scored against them. They were also declared South Carolina State Champions. The team brought attention to the city and served to motivate large numbers of young men to report to the playing fields. This article will provide a brief synopsis of their championship season. The team was one of several that brought the game to public attention during that era. The information used in this research was taken from Item archives. The team photo was provided by John Duffie Jr., whose father was quarterback and punter for the 1908 team.

he Sumter Mil Military Academy was able to field two outstanding te teams in 1901 and 1902; howev however, in September 1903 it was repo reported in the Watchman and Southron tthat two football teams were organized by the boys in the upper grades of the Graded School, as the Boys High School was not ready for occupancy until the fall of 1908. The leaders and coaches of these young men were Clifton Moise and Emile Moise, each coaching one of the two teams formed. These men possessed considerSammy able skill and were experienced in the WAY field of coaching. The 1908 squad featured new players and coaches; and knowlhowever, the conditioning of the players an The most edge of the game were still in existence. Th defeat of the memorable game of that year was a 6-0 de University of South Carolina second team. team The folreflections

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This type of uniform, seen above and left, were worn by football players of this era. Note the absence of face protection and leather helmets.

lowing article appeared in The Daily Item on Nov. 27, 1908: “The most creditable and praise-worthy victory that the football team of the Sumter High School won from the second team of the University of South Carolina at the Ball Park.” In addition to the Carolina second team, the Sumter team was also scheduled to play squads from Darlington, Florence, Columbia, Charleston and Marion. The late Mayor W.A. “Bubba” McElveen noted in one of his articles that during “the Marion game there were a number of fights throughout the contest. The referee was knocked out in one of the fights and had to be replaced.” The 1908 squad scored 111 points while holding their opposition to 0 points; the 1909 team proved more effective, scoring 244 points again holding their opposition scoreless. Sumter would rapidly become one of the most respected programs in the State and sent numerous outstanding athletes to play in the college ranks. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo. com or (803) 774-1294.

EDUCATION

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

University of South Carolina Sumter

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GUS SHOWS HIS SKILLS TO F.J. DELAINE CHILDREN

PIANIST ANDREAS KLEIN TO PROVIDE FREE RECITAL

German-born pianist Andreas Klein will present a lecture recital at noon Monday at the University of South Carolina Sumter. The recital will be held in the Nettles Auditorium and is free and open to the public. Klein has distinguished himself as a dynamic and compelling performer with his command of a wide range of tonal colors and imaginative interpretations. The New York Times declared him “A fascinating artist with all the indispensable qualities: temperament, taste, touch, tone, the four Ts of pianism” and “A pianist who makes silences sound like music”. Visit www.uscsumter.edu for more information or contact Jane Luther Smith at (803) 938-3831. — Misty Hatfield

Wilson Hall SIXTH-GRADERS TRAVEL TO CAMP KANUGA

Through activities such as white water rafting to an overnight camp out in the mountains, the 55 students in the sixth grade experienced an educational and enjoyable trip to Camp Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C., Sept. 10-14. The annual trip, organized by middle school principal Stacy Ard, gives the students the opportunity to participate in four classes taught by the Mountain Trail Outdoor School: a cooperation and low ropes course, a hands-on course in rappelling, an orienteering and wilderness survival course and a course in forest ecology. — Sean Hoskins

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Cece Miller, center, paws4people program manager for South Carolina, and GUS, a service dog in training, visit a preschool class at F.J. DeLaine recently. The nonprofit, completely volunteer-based organization specializes in training customized assistance dogs. GUS is being trained for an 11-year-old child. GUS entertained the children by following commands to turn on the lights, sit, stay and pick up toys. ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

On Sept. 5, St. Paul Elementary School hosted Grits for Grands. Dozens of grandparents came and enjoyed a breakfast with their grandchildren. St. Paul will host Muffins with Moms at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Moms are encouraged to come and enjoy a tasty muffin with their child. — Beverly Spry

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SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

LAKEWOOD FFA EXCELS

Singing trash cans, trash monsters and pieces of litter were just a few of the characters used to teach students of Summerton Early Childhood Center that Litter Trashes Everyone. On Sept. 6, students gathered in the Cultural Arts Center to be captivated by puppets orchestrated by the Columbia Marionette Theater and Palmetto Pride in their litter campaign. At the end of the show, everyone recited the Litter Pledge Promise to be an example and encourage others to be “litter-literate.” SECC’s staff, students and parents paused to observe 9/11 on Sept. 11. A memorable program of patriotic poems, songs and expressions highlighted the day as secondgraders excitedly performed. SFC Jarod Stukes, a member of Scott’s Branch High School Class of 2002, briefed students on the importance of unity and working together. Students were actively engaged in this presentation.

The Lakewood High School FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) chapter has been recognized in the 2013 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully complete an annual set of required activities that encourage members to grow as individuals, work as a team and serve others in their communities. Lakewood and other chapters that received star ratings during judging this past summer will be recognized at the 2013 National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Louisville, Ky. All-star FFA chapters receive honors made possible by corporate sponsor John Deere as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 557,318 student members from 7,498 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs.

SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL

What better way to know the terrific job you’re doing as a teacher than to be recognized by your peers? The faculty and staff of Scott’s Branch Middle and High Schools recently nominated and voted for the 2014 Teacher of the Year. Dorothy Stukes Pleasant was named Teacher of the Year for Scott’s Branch High School, and Lateasha Harris was named Teacher of the Year for Scott’s Branch Middle School. Pleasant teaches biology at the high school and has 38 years teaching experience, of which all have been at Scott’s Branch High. She graduated from Furman High School in Sumter and Voorhees College in Denmark. Pleasant’s philosophy of education is “Students learn best when they see a connection.” Harris teaches science at the middle school and has six years experience in education. She’s a graduate of Scott’s Branch High School, Morris College and the University of Phoenix. She’s enrolled in Walden University as an educational specialist candidate. Harris’ philosophy of education is that every child — regardless of circumstances — has the ability to learn and has an appropriate place in the world. As an educator, it is her responsibility to meet students where they are and help them grow and move to the next level so that they can become productive citizens and compete globally. She believes through dedication and persistence, all teachers have the power and opportunity to change lives. Congratulations is also extended to Harris who competed among her Clarendon 1 district colleagues and won the 2014 District Teacher of the Year.

CEREMONY HONORS SUPERINTENDENT

The 17th annual Flag Raising Ceremony was held recently at High Hills Elementary School. This annual ceremony officially marks the beginning of a new school year and serves a reminder to the community that High Hills Elementary School is open and ready for a productive school year. Several students from fourth and fifth grade wrote and read essays regarding their school, patriotism and the history of the American and state flags. Each day the school flies the flag in honor of someone special to High Hills and on the first day for this year, the honoree was Sumter School District Interim Superintendent Dr. J. Frank Baker. Baker addressed the audience and challenged the Panthers to follow the three “R’s” during the 2013-14 school year — Respect, Responsibility and Restraint. He asked the students to always respect themselves, their teachers and each other. He encouraged them to take responsibility for their actions and to practice self-restraint. The ceremony ended with a parade of class flags that each homeroom designed. The flags are on display in the school hallway and will remain there throughout the school year. The flag raising committee members included High Hills Elementary teachers Charles Capers, Lisa Crawford and

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Carolyn Newsome. CHESTNUT OAKS MIDDLE REMEMBERS 9/11

VOLLEYBALL GAMES SCHEDULED

Chestnut Oaks Middle School paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 tragedy by holding a Ceremony of Remembrance. The Crestwood High School ROTC Color Guard presented the colors and more than 100 members of the Chestnut Oaks Chorus sang the National Anthem. Student council and National Junior Honor Society members coordinated the event and released star-spangled balloons. Guidance counselor Gina Hilger spoke about her experiences on 9/11. She was in the United States Air Force and at the time was stationed in Turkey. Other members of the faculty and staff who served in the military were also recognized.

The Hornets will play Paine College of Augusta, Ga., at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Garrick-Boykin Gymnasium on campus. They will face Shaw University of Raleigh, N.C., at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Garrick-Boykin Gymnasium.

SCHOOL PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS

The Sumter High School Air Force Junior ROTC members came out in record numbers to participate in a Saturday Adopt-A-Highway and Campus Cleanup project earlier this month. Eighty cadets worked two and a half hours and collected 25 bags of garbage and debris from the campus and nearby roadways. The Sumter High ROTC conducts four of the Adopt-A-Highway days per year with another one scheduled for Nov. 16. Numerous Sumter School District schools have participated recently in Fathers Take Your Child to School Day and in Grandparent Day Activities. Some of those participating included Hillcrest Middle, Kingsbury Elementary and Lemira Elementary. Hillcrest Middle participated in the National Fathers Take your Child to School Day. The Junior National Honor Society coordinated the event with assistance from their adviser Laura Diggs and guidance counselor Tenika Chambers. Students invited their fathers, friends, uncles or male mentors to the event. The Hillcrest Chorus, under the direction of Joseph Bettinger, performed as did faculty members. Shaw Air Force Base Military Child Education Liaison John F. Kennedy was the guest speaker. Lemira Elementary also participated in the Fathers Take Your Child to School Day. More than 600 cities across the United States participated in this event which encouraged men to take their children to school in order to help keep children safe and help them become better students. Research indicates that children whose fathers take a more active role in their lives have better outcomes in academics, behavioral issues and social skills. Kingsbury Elementary hosted hundreds of grandparents over a two-day period and Wilder Elementary hosted more than 100 at the annual Grandparents Breakfast Celebration. Both schools had programs for the grandparents and provided an opportunity for the students to eat with their grandparents. INTERIMS ISSUED

Interims were issued Thursday in Sumter School District, reflecting progress made during the first half of the first quarter. Parents with concerns about their student’s progress are encouraged to call the school for a parent-teacher conference. — Mary B. Sheridan

MIDNIGHT MADNESS BEGINS

This fun pre-season event on Friday will kick-off the 2013-14 Hornet basketball season. Activities will include performances by the Morris College Cheerleaders and contests — 3-point shots, slam dunk and more. The Hornets and the Lady Hornets will be introduced to the campus community. The event is scheduled from midnight to 1 a.m. in the Garrick-Boykin Gym. For more information, contact Mrs. Q. Sims at (803) 934-3187. — Vicky Sutton-Jackson

Sumter Christian School STUDENTS APPRECIATE CHAPEL

Chapels are a weekly institution at Sumter Christian School. The students are able to listen to truths from the Bible on their levels. High school Junior Ta’Niss Robinson describes chapel as “a mid-week encouragement. It’s a refreshing time to get together to hear and learn more about God.” New student Dixie Jones shared that she thinks “chapel is a good time to get away from school and education and learn more about God. It works more in your personal life about what to improve or stop doing.” Faculty members, local pastors and evangelistic teams preach in chapels; and occasionally, representatives from across the country come in to present an overview of their Christian college to the high school students, allowing for expanded student opportunities. While Sumter Bible Church hosted Evangelist Ron DeGarde and his family for evening revival services Sept. 1618, the seventh-12th grades were able to have chapel services together with him each day as well. Senior Noah Griffin said, “It’s kind of refreshing having another person come in and weigh in their input. It makes us think about different viewpoints.” Every week in chapel, kindergarten through fourth-grade teachers honor students who excel academically and behaviorally with a Terrific Kids Award. Aidan Mack from K5, John Beck from first grade, Demetri Pringle from second grade, Kaylie DuBose from third grade and Mia Bagwell from fourth grade all received this award on Sept. 12. Fifth-grader Zachary Saulsgiver was named student of the week for an outstanding job on his mammal project (red fox). OTHER NEWS

In other news, the school-wide chocolate fundraiser is going well with nearly every box sold. The senior class will hold a yard sale that is open to the public on Oct. 12. They are currently accepting donations. On Sept. 19 and 20, the students enjoyed a two-day break from classes while the faculty headed to Spartanburg for the bi-annual SCACS (South Carolina Association of Christian Schools) teacher convention. — Miriam Marritt

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FAIR from Page C1 saying goes, “kids of all ages.” Curtis said three of the shows at last year’s fair are being brought back because they were so popular. “Hermanns’ Lipizzan Stallions will be back, as well as Brian Staples’ Animal Magic and the Magic of Lance Gifford,” he said. “Brian will have more animals and a bigger show, and Lance has added some new magic to his show, including a hypnosis act. He’ll need some volunteers from the audience for that one. “And people have been asking us to bring back the racing pigs, so this year, we’ll have Swifty Swine Racing and Swimming Pigs. It’s a fast-paced, actionpacked, high energy program.” They’ll be trying to outrun each other to get to the Oreo on the silver platter at the finish line. And the entertainment always includes plenty of local talents, from dancers to choirs and bands and more. American Legion Post 15 always keeps the spirit of the traditional county fair intact, too,

with the flower and art shows, agriculture and home garden entries, homemade foods and other home arts, livestock shows, the poultry barn and numerous commercial exhibits in the Sumter Civic Center. Curtis said it will be easy to spend an entire day at the Sumter County Fair without seeing and doing everything. Fortunately, the fair will be open Tuesday through Sept. 29. Buy ride tickets in advance at The Item, Walgreens, Piggly Wiggly and IGA. Advance admission tickets are $4. Adults 65 and older get in for $3. At the gate, the tickets will cost you $6 and $4, except on opening day, when the price will be $2. All-day ride tickets will be $25 if bought on the fairgrounds. Active and retired military and their dependents will be admitted for $3 all week. Visit the website www. sumterfair.org for more information. The American Legion Post 15 Bingo operation will be suspended during the fair, but will start up again on Oct. 1. The bingo hall has been open for two months, Curtis said, and has already given out around $200,000 in prize money.

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Magician Lance Gifford, shown here with an “assistant” at last year’s fair, will be back with even more tricks. He’s also hoping for volunteers again this year, as he adds hypnosis to his Sumter shows.

SUMTER COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE 2013 CONTINUED FROM PAGE C1 WEDNESDAY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 6:15, 9 p.m. — Staples Safari 7, 9:30 p.m. — Swifty Swine Racing & Swimming 6 to 9 p.m. — One Man Band, Carl Brunson

THURSDAY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hand stamp permits wearer to ride all rides until closing. Can be purchased for $20 with The Item coupon at specially marked booths; $25 without stamp. 4 p.m.-midnight — Gates open to the public 4-10 p.m. — All Exhibits on Display 5 p.m. — Judging: Beef Show 5, 7:30 p.m. — Magic of Lance Gifford 5:30, 8:15 p.m. — Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions 6:15, 9 p.m. — Staples Safari 7, 9:30 p.m. — Swifty Swine Racing Pigs 6-9 p.m. — One Man Band, Carl Brunson

FRIDAY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hand stamp day. Ride all day for $20 with stamp purchased at specially marked midway booths with The Item’s coupon, $25 without coupon. 4 p.m.-midnight — Gates open to the public 4-10 p.m. — All Exhibits on Display 5, 7:30 p.m. — Magic of Lance Gifford 5:30. 8:15 p.m. — Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions 6:15, 9 p.m. — Staples Safari 7, 9:30 p.m. — Swifty Swine Racing Pigs 6-9 p.m. — One Man Band, Carl Brunson

SATURDAY > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hand stamp day. Ride all day for $20 with stamp purchased before 6 p.m. at specially marked midway booths with The Item’s coupon, $25 without coupon. 10 a.m.-midnight — Gates open to the public 10 a.m.-9 p.m. — All Exhibits on Display Noon — Judging Pony and Horse Show

YESTERYEAR from Page C1 Brown and Hamp Flowers. Library service for Sumter County – The Sumter County Library Board, which is charged with the administration of the Sumter Carnegie Public Library and the supplemental county-wide circulating library service, met last Tuesday and carefully considered the library program and minimum financial support that is necessary to maintain the library and provide the service that the people of Sumter County have called upon the library board to furnish. A resolution was adopted directing the chairman and secretary to jointly prepare a statement expressing the views of the board and to transmit a copy of this statement to each member of the Sumter County legislative delegation. Prominent doctor dies – Dr. Harry Lee Shaw, prominent Sumter physician and one of the city’s best known citizens, died at his home shortly after 11:30 o’clock Saturday night, following an illness of several weeks. Shaw was born near Mayesville, Sumter County, on July 11, 1865, son of A. Leander Shaw and Margaret Cooper Shaw. He attended school at Mayesville and in 1889 entered Davidson College, where under the late Dr. Paul Barringer he took a preparatory course in medicine. He then attended the medical school of the University of Virginia for one year and finished his studies at the Medical College of South Carolina, being graduated in 1891. Sometime after graduation he studied at the post graduate school of medicine in New York City. In 1832 he married Jane Bayard Wilson of Mayesville who survives him as do four children. At the movies – The Sum-

ter Theatre offered “Honolulu” starring Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns, Gracie Allen and Ann Moriss; “Cowboy and the Lady” with Gary Cooper, Merle Oberon, Patsy Kelly and Walter Brennan; “The Girl Downstairs” with Franciscka Gaal, Franchot Tone, Walter Connolly and Reginald Owens. The Rex featured “Pride of the Navy” with James Dunn and Rochelle Hudson and “Up the River” with Preston Foster and Phyllis Brooks. 50 YEARS AGO – 1963 Nov.15-21 Gross farm income for 1963 will equal last year’s recordbreaking high of $50.3 billion, predict editors of Farm Journal, the nation’s largest farm magazine. This is total income to farm families from both farm and off-farm sources. Outstanding farmer to be selected – Sumter County’s Outstanding Young Farmer will again be chosen this year, a project of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Suburban Propane Gas Company.The young farmer in the county judged to have made the most career progress during the year, contributed most to the well being of his community, state and nation, and carried out his best soil and natural resource conservation practices will represent Sumter County in the state finals scheduled for Columbia early in January. Winner of the state finals will advance to the National Finals in Madison, Wis., next year. Music store moves – Jimmy’s Music Center announced it is now open for business at its new location at 38 S. Main St. Special sales include the top 100 45 rpm records at 79 cents, LP’s for $2.98. Also on sale are guitars, record players and other items. Barracks to organize aux-

iliary – The monthly meeting of the Sumter County Barracks, No. 901, Veterans of World War I, will be featured by the organization of an auxiliary. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night and not on Monday night as has been the custom. All wives, widows, mothers, sisters and daughters of World War I veterans are eligible to join. Local businessman advances – Aubrey Hatfield of Sumter’s Hapco, Inc., has assumed duties as president of the South Carolina Automotive Wholesalers Association and will direct the activities of the 120-member group for a year. Hatfield, a native of Sumter, attended school here and finished Edmunds High School. He is 39 years old and is married to the former Betty Saunders of North Carolina. Masons will dedicate building – Hillcrest Masonic Lodge No. 397 will dedicate a new building in 4 p.m. ceremonies Saturday. The structure is located on Frierson Road, one mile behind Shaw AFB. Safety officials visit Shaw – Safety and law enforcement officials from state, county, and municipal agencies were guests of Shaw Thursday at an Air Force crash and rescue seminar at the base theater. Col. Arthur D. Thomas, commander, 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, welcomed the officials. Contractors submit estimates – Sumter County Board of Commissioners tentatively awarded a $1,006,700 contract yesterday for renovation and expansions of the court house here. Following opening of bids yesterday afternoon, the commissioners considered the bid of C.B. Askins Construction Co. of Lake City to be reasonable and proceeded to give the contractor a tentative award. Six contractors submitted bids on the project. Boyle Construction Co. of

1, 3:30, 6:30 p.m. — Magic of Lance Gifford 1:30, 4, 7 p.m. — Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions 2:15, 5, 7:45 p.m. — Staples Safari 2:15, 5:45, 8 p.m. — Swifty Swine Racing Pigs 6 to 9 p.m. — One Man Band, Carl Brunson

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1:30-9 p.m. – Gates open to the public, $6 general admission 6 a.m. — Livestock Removed 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Commercial Exhibits Removed 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Poultry & Baby Animals Removed 2-3:30 p.m. — Individual Entries Removed, premium checks picked up 2, 4 p.m. — Magic of Lance Gifford 2:30, 4:30 p.m. — Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions 3, 5:15 p.m. — Staples Safari 3:30, 6 p.m. — Swifty Swine Racing & Swimming Pigs 9 p.m. — Midway closes Every day is Hand Stamp Day

Sumter was third with its bid of $1,038,500. “The board was wellpleased with the bids,” said Clerk E.M. DuBose. “They were lower than expected.” Sports news – Morris College’s Hornets are hoping to sting their way into the Southeastern Athletic Conference title tomorrow night when they entertain the Albany State team from Georgia in an 8 o’clock tussle. Coach Leo Richardson says he is hoping to clinch the crown but that how the backs go will depend on how well the forward wall does its job. Not only did the Gaffney’s Indians slam the door shut on the Gamecocks three times within the 5-yard line for a 19-7 victory, but arch-enemy Florence shocked Lancaster 14-7 in the biggest upset of the year. The Florence win overnight changed the outlook for next Friday night’s game from a “ho-hum” affair to a “better be ready” show down. It was the first victory of the season for the Yellow Jackets. Robert Bradley again showed his prowess last night by collecting Sumter’s only touchdown. After a Gaffney punt placed the ball at the Indian 37-yard line Bradley made a fine run to the 10 for a first down. On the next play he sped around end to hit pay-dirt with 3:50 remaining in the game. His kick was good also. The Lincoln High Bulldogs closed the 1963 football season in fine style by pulverizing the Wilson High Tigers in Florence Friday night 52-6. Out of the last five games, the Bulldogs have won four, all conference games. Friday night’s victory brings the Bulldogs’ total to 4 victories and 7 defeats. Before 2,112 onlookers, Morris College battled from behind in the second half to defeat a fighting Albany State Saturday night 15-8. In one of

the greatest games ever played in the Hornets Nest, Morris College, by winning, took a giant stride toward their first SEAC Championship in 10 long years. Behind on the opening kickoff as Albany State’s Joe Montgomery nailed Hornet back “Buck” Neal behind the end zone for a safety, the Hornets could not put on an effective sustained march in the first half. In the second half they rolled 72 yards in eight plays the first time they got their hands on the ball. Sumter High’s Wayne Mass, Robert Bradley and Coach Sandy Hershey are delighted with this year’s Shrine Bowl nominations that put the two Sumter standouts in the postseason special. Hershey figures that both boys are highly deserving and will bring only credit to Sumter with their participation. A line averaging 200 pounds and built around a trio from Greenwood features the 1963 South Carolina All Big 16 football team announced today by The Associated Press. At the movies – The Carolina Theater has held over “The Running Man” starring Laurence Harvey, Lee Remick, Alan Bates. Also showing are “Escape From East Berlin” with Don Murray and Christine Kaufmann; and “13 Frightened Girls!” with Murray Hamilton, Joyce Taylor, Hugh Marlow and others. The Sumter Theatre is playing “Mary Mary” starring Debbie Reynolds, Barry Nelson, Diane McBain and Michael Rennie; and Walt Disney’s “The Incredible Journey.” At the Sky Vue Drive-In see “Gypsy” with Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood and Karl Malden; and “13 West Street” with Alan Ladd, Rod Steiger and Michael Callan. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@ yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

PHOTOS BY JAMIE H. WILSON / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

ABOVE: Since opening recently, J. O’Grady’s has enjoyed a regular flow of new clientele, said General Manager Scott Estep. TOP LEFT: The theme of the restaurant centers on the Sumter County Sports Hall of Fame, whose members can be seen on the walls of the restaurant. Most of the items on the menu are named after Sumter athletes.

J. O’Grady’s is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday and is located at 5 S. Main St. The eatery does not take to-go orders from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To learn more, call (803) 9385699. The menu includes items such as: • Specialty salads • Tacos • Chicken sandwiches • Brisket burgers • Appetizers • Desserts

Sandwiches, suds, salads on the menu at J. O’Grady’s BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Item Downtown Sumter’s newest restaurant, J. O’Grady’s, is open for business, serving its customers a selection of dishes that bear the names of some of Sumter’s most well-known athletes. General Manager Scott Estep sat at a booth at the back of the restaurant recently, greeting familiar faces as they stopped by. “It’s been wide open,” he said when one asked how the fledgling business was going. The main fare of the restaurant focuses on its variety of chicken sandwiches and burgers, but Estep is quick to say they aren’t the run-of-the-mill sandwiches or burgers. “Ours come to the table piled high,” he said. “These burgers are the ticket.” It’s a quality, sit-down kind of meal, Estep said, adding, “You get more than your money’s worth.” Estep said the average meal will run a diner about $10. The most popular offering on the menu right now is Buddy Ward’s Sweet Pulled Pork Tacos. Among the more unusual options is the Bacon and Beer Ice Cream, a dessert that features vanilla ice cream topped with pecans, bacon and a sauce made using a chocolate breakfast stout. Estep smiles as he describes the choice. “It’s really good,” he said. The elevated booths, tables and bar at the business can seat 54 people inside with room for 24 on the adjacent plaza outside. Since opening roughly two weeks ago, Estep said the restaurant has enjoyed a steady flow of curious customers. The Facebook page dedicated to the

new restaurant has garnered accolades from local diners touting the delectability of the burgers. The walls of J. O’Grady’s are lined with pictures of those who have been inducted into the Sumter County Sports Hall of Fame. The dishes served in the restaurant bear the name of some of Sumter’s notable athletes, including the Cannarella 64-66 sandwich, named after the late local legend Joe Cannarella, and the Harry Stokes Mixed Berry Cobbler, named after the local baseball player and head coach of the P-15’s. “We wanted to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere,” Estep said. “We hope some people will come in here to see pictures of their dad or someone who was inducted into the Sumter County Sports Hall of Fame.” Estep said the revitalization efforts put forth by local officials have made the downtown area an attractive location for the restaurant, which is named in memory of local famed storyteller Jack Doyle and a story he told about an Irish pub. Estep said he and fellow business partners Mickey Brewer, Wayne Lowder, Kevin Collins and Heather Boseman agreed the location at the corner of Main and Liberty

streets provided the atmosphere they were seeking. “We didn’t want anything so big that we would need a lot of help,” he said. Estep — who, along with other partners owns Palmetto Oyster House, also known as Po’ House, on Wesmark Boulevard — said the restaurant is dedicated to serving high-quality food at a great price. “We try to emphasize quality,” he said.

RHONDA BARRICK / THE ITEM

Clydes Pecan and Cranberry Chicken Salad with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles and pineapple chunks is one of several salads on the menu.

IN BRIEF

From staff reports

Group accepts applications for 2014 race proceeds The Young Professionals of Sumter is accepting applications from area nonprofits interested in receiving a portion of the proceeds from their 2014 Recovery Road Race. The race will be held on April 12 of next year, but the deadline for applications is Oct. 11. If your organization or an

organization you are involved in would like to be considered for this opportunity, email nancylee@sumterchamber.com for an application.

NHC HealthCare Sumter wins poster contest NHC HealthCare Sumter recently received a $300 check from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Spir-

it of Caring Committee for winning its annual poster contest. Long-term care facilities across the state competed in the poster contest portraying this year’s theme, “Power of the Past, Face of the Future.” The winning design, drawn by Jim Tucker, NHC’s maintenance director, earned NHC the money, which will to go toward the residents’ activities department.

Abyte Technologies opens on Wesmark A local full-service computer and phone repair company has relocated to Wesmark Boulevard. Abyte Technologies repairs both desktop and laptop computers. In addition, they also provide services to repair broken or cracked screens on most smartphones and tablets. Co-owner Julian Follin said

the company moved into the new location to provide additional workstations for its technicians. “We are seeing a growing demand for quality computer and phone repair services at affordable prices,” Follin said. For more information on Abyte’s full line of services, visit www.abytetechnologies. com or stop by their new location at 105 E Wesmark Blvd., Suite 13.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

OUTDOORS

Scent blocker worth a second look

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eer hunters, and especially bowhunters, are suckers for a new product. Every new camouflage pattern has to be tried; the latest in scent-elimination clothing, new attractants, and the list goes on and on. I admit to being just as big a sucker as the rest of ya’ll. I seem to find the most recent “best thing” about once a year and give it a try. Usually I can it about as fast as I buy it, but I tried a new thing this year that may have something to it. I was watching one of the hunting shows on Sportsman Channel or Pursuit, I can’t remember which, but a commercial came on for Earle “Nose Jammer” WOODWARD Well, since I hadn’t bought anything dumb this year I figured I’d give it a shot. I bought a can at Simpson’s Hardware. According to the directions on the can, just a spray on your boots going in and about a 5-second burst on the base of your tree will do the trick. Supposedly, the intense, natural smells in the compound overload the deer’s olfactory senses and render him/her unable to smell the hunter. It took me about a half a second into the first squirt to figure out what the major ingredient was — vanillin. Talk about jumping right out at you, it smells like you are baking a cake and spill the vanilla extract all over the place. I checked their website www.nosejammer. com, and sure enough, they list vanillin as the first ingredient. At least it smells good, unlike some of the stuff I’ve sprayed

on my pants and boots. Can you say coon urine? Now my dad used to say that a fishing lure was made to catch one thing and one thing only — the fisherman. For the most part, that same deal comes into play with hunting stuff. Most of it is made just so that I can spend my hard-earned money on it. The proof is in the field. How good does it work? Last Tuesday was a beautiful day. The temperature was hovering around 80 degrees when I left the house and the humidity was low, it was just plain nice. I drove to our little parking area and began putting on my Scent Lokt clothing and snake boots, and while doing so realized that the mosquitoes that had been so horrendous for the last few months seemed to be gone! Yeah, there were one or two, but nothing more than what I would expect at that time of day sitting on my back deck. I guess the dry weather got to them. I walked up to my tree, pulled out the can of Nose Jammer and sprayed about five seconds worth on the tree trunk and climbed up the ladder. I was in the stand a good hour before the sun went down. I could smell the vanilla smell up in my stand, and it wasn’t all that horrible. The fact is it smelled pretty good; it kind of made me hungry. About 7:15 p.m. or so, I heard the footsteps coming and they were coming from directly downwind. I thought this should be a good test of the new product. The deer walked upwind, around behind my stand and popped out about 15 yards on the other side of the tree. They

had been through a full 180 degrees of wind direction without spooking. The first deer came into the clover patch and was soon followed by seven others. Eight deer in all, all does, were now directly in front of the stand, which now meant they had been through 270 degrees of possible wind direction. No problems. I had one doe standing at 15 yards broadside to me and two other bigger does facing east and presenting me with an unobstructed view of their western parts. From the back side, the one on the right was the biggest and I prepared for a shot if she offered a broadside. They all kept staring east, away from me and my smell, and their attention was riveted on something in that direction. I guess whatever it was got a bit too close for their comfort and they all turned and walked quickly back into the woods. They didn’t spook, they were just leaving what they considered an uncomfortable situation. I never got the clean shot. Was it the Nose Jammer that kept eight sets of nostrils from picking up my scent? Was it a combination of Scent Lokt cloths and Nose Jammer? I don’t know, but for once I think I have found a product that I think deserves a second look. If you deer hunt, then you know that the wind can be terribly unpredictable, especially in the woods where trees make the wind form eddies and change directions. If this product will take even a bit of the edge off of my scent, then it may be well worth the price. I’ll continue with the “field testing” and let ya’ll know how it turns out.

Kyle William Jamieson and Courtney M. Kostka; Jacob Singletary Jr. of Lake City and Aisha Perry; Cameron Lee Garrett and Connie Marie Hargis; Joseph E. Casey and Onzilee Monts; Alexander Scott Copeland and Anna Elizabeth Cody, both of Columbia; James Kelly Isdell and Amber Nicole Boykin of Dalzell; Philip Michael Sawyer and Emily Burgess Roddey, both of Andrews; Travion Aures Ricks and Jamila Shante Lewis; Jared Lee Bryant and Ashley Nachole Willoughby; Paul Nelson Thrower and Brittany Dawn Flagler; Travis Paul Holt and Mollie Kristin Ridge, both of Dalzell; Cornelius Terrell McPherson and Sandra Michelle Jackson, both of Rembert; Sidney Eugene Hammett of Gable and Mia Nicole Marsh of Sanford. Jose Jesus Rios Marin and Loretta Lackey Ardis, both of Dalzell; Richard Ellis Sprott and Heather Danielle Brooks; Daniel Bernard Blackwell of Matthews and Vanessa Michelle Mohr of Fairborn, Ohio; Cu Le and Tam Minh Thi Ho; William Alexander Liggett and Erika Elizabeth Volino; Reginald Witherspoon of Manning and Lashane Yolanda Burns; Carnell Moses and Aunjelaca Tabor Pouge, both of Montgomery, Ala.; Derrick Alphonso Robinson and Keaquanda Michelle Bradley of Dalzell; Travis Antonio Washington and Laquanda Latrice Brannon; Nasbia Martin Miller and Felicia Shrontae Harris, both of Rembert; Isaac Akeem Cerato Scott and Iyeshia Nicole Mickens; Anthony Jerome Simmons and Cheedza Osasty Miller. Schyler Derrik Turpin and Nia Tanee Tripp of Langley Air Force Base, Va.; Steven James Borton and Karen Denise Ardis; Daniel Bashon Ortiz of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Artise Monique Isbell of Buford, Ga.; Matthew James Edward Coulter and Claudia Elizabeth Carter; David Lavar Geter of Mayesville and Courtney Danielle Mitchell; Donovan Lemar Howard and Cary Aliza Johnson; Zachary Taylor Geddings and Samantha Denise Tisdale; Joseph Michael Hatfield and Betsy Stone Wiggins; William Curtis Knight and Stacy Blu Combs; Erasmo Enrique Lawrence and Sherri L. McGee, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; Matthew Timothy Morgan and Amanda Dawn Oxendine. Melvin Keith Chaney and Latonya Q.

FISHING REPORT Santee Cooper System Largemouth bass: Very slow. Captain Jimmie Hair reports that the bass fishing is very slow although a few fish can be caught around cypress trees on soft plastics. A few fish have also been caught on Rattle Traps fished in the creeks, which indicates that cooling water temperatures may be starting to bring a few fish into the creeks. Captain Hair is doing most of his fishing in the swamp above the I-95 bridge around Stump Hole and Low Falls. Lake Murray Largemouth Bass: Slow. It’s been tough going for bass lately. There are some reports that with cooling temperatures bass have moved into a transition period where they can be caught shallow or deep. Early in the morning, try shallow cover such as rocky points, grass, and laydowns using topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and worms. Once the sun gets up, docks and deeper points/underwater humps may yield a largemouth using plastic worms on Texas rig, shakeyhead, and Carolina rig. Lake Wateree Catfish: Very good. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that the drift and anchor bite are both very good on Lake Wateree. The blue catfish bite has been strong on the shallow flats in 8-12 feet of water, and while fish have not always been huge there have been some very good numbers taken. Cut gizzard shad has been a good bait, and cast netting in Wateree Creek in the morning has yielded good numbers of 4-6 inch gizzard shad. Crappie: Fair. Veteran tournament angler Will Hinson reports that crappie are starting to make a seasonal change on Lake Wateree. While some fish can still be caught around brush in the 16-18 foot range, more fish are now up shallower around brush in 10-12 feet of water. A few fish are also around docks. Crappie are following the threadfin shad, and it’s a good bet that crappie can be caught tight-lining in areas where schools of shad are seen on the surface in the morning. Fish are all over the lake, and the best areas vary from day to day depending on factors such as wind direction. Lake Greenwood Largemouth Bass: Tough. Veteran tournament angler Stan Gunter reports that bass fishing remains pretty tough on Lake Greenwood, with some fish up shallower and others scattered out deep. However, it is getting to the time of year when a good bet is running the banks with floating worms or a buzzbait. Lake Monticello Captain Chris Simpson reports the big fish bite on Monticello has been pretty consistent lately like the main lake, deep water points and humps. He’s had equal results by both anchoring and Santee drifting. The most productive depth ranges have been from 40 to 65 feet with cut gizzard shad, but as always small pieces of cut herring will catch a bunch of small ones if that’s what you want. Lake Russell Striped bass: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that the lower end of the lake continues to be producing above aver-

age for this time of year, and right now as many fish are being caught on the lower end as at the top of the lake. In the lower part of the lake the best pattern is fishing down lined herring 30-40 feet deep in fairly deep water, while on the upper end of the lake below the Hartwell Dam the best pattern is free lining live herring along the river channel. Black Bass: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that bass fishing is above average for this time of year, and spotted bass are biting well around brush piles about 25 feet deep. Drop shot rigs are working very well. Spots are also schooling in the morning on threadfin shad around main lake points in the main lake. They will take small topwater plugs, but the best rig is a popper-type topwater bait with a 1/16th ounce white jig tied off on couple of feet of line behind it. For largemouth bass the best pattern is to head up the creeks and fish a lipless crankbait in the channel where it drops off in the 5-10 foot range. Lake Thurmond Black bass: Slow. Buckeye Lures in Augusta reports that bass fishing remains slow on the lake, but there has been some open water schooling activity with some fish caught on small flukes and jerkbaits up the Savannah River. The other main pattern is fishing lures such as Mop Jigs in the deep hydrilla in 15-25 feet of water. Fish should start to move soon but for now bass are basically still in a summer pattern. Lake Wylie Catfish: Slow to fair. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that the bite has been inexplicably tough. Try drifting or anchoring cut white perch around flats or humps in 30-40 feet of water. Lake Jocassee Trout: Fair to good. Captain Steve Pietrykowski reports that Lake Jocassee trout fishing remains pretty strong, but if anything the fish have gotten even deeper. The best bite continues to be occurring between about 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., with the fishing not as good first thing. Fish are still feeding best in the 80-100 foot deep range, and trolling both Apex and Sutton spoons and live shiners is working well. Fish slowly at trolling speeds of less than two miles per hour. Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Slow to fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that fishing has slowed down on Lake Keowee and catching bass has gotten pretty tough. The best pattern has been fishing topwater lures over shallow, rocky points early in the morning, and after that bite dies off fishing gets difficult. The best pattern once the sun is up has been trying to pick up occasional fish on Carolina rigs, drop shot rigs and shakey head worms in 18-30 feet of water around depth changes and rock. Lake Hartwell Crappie: Fair to good. Captain Bill Plumley reports that crappie fishing has improved, with numerous reports of pretty good catches as the water begins to cool. The best action has been coming 12-15 feet down in 20 feet of water around brush and bridges. Both minnows and jigs have been catching fish.

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Building Permits Andrew Philip Marlowe Jr., owner, Donnie Ryan Beard, contractor, 608 Wren St., $8,800 (replace windows / vinyl, residential); Johnny M. James, owner and contractor, 655 Breezybay Lane, 2,300 heated square feet and 562 unheated square feet, $120,000 (new dwelling, residential); JMJ Homes LLC, owner, Johnny M. James, contractor, 3380 Partition Court, Dalzell, 2,600 heated square feet and 650 unheated square feet, $150,000 (new dwelling, residential); James Aaron Dyson Construction, owner, Aaron Dyson Construction, contractor, 2260 Waterwheel Drive, 1,350 heated square feet and 500 unheated square feet, $80,000 (new dwelling, residential). Richard F. Ridgeway Jr., owner, Newman Builders of Sumter LLC, contractor, 2680 Bertha Circle, 2,000 unheated square feet, $15,000 (pole building, residential); Blaise S. and Ashley B. Lareau, owners, Ronnie V. Gainey, contractor, 751 Ingram St., $5,000 (reroof, residential); John A. and Mary S. Russell, owners, Square It Up Storm Roofing Inc., contractor, 424 Robbins Ave., $7,721.15 (reshingle roof, residential); Mable Denise Ballard, owner, Square It Up Storm Roofing Inc., contractor, 21 Burkett Drive, $5,866.88 (reshingle roof, residential); John David and Rosanna G. Crouse, owners, Jonathan Brent Waynick dba JBW Properties, contractor, $8,400 (new roof, residential). City of Sumter, owner, Solid Structures LLC, contractor, 21 N. Main St., $449,610 (remove skylights / replace, commercial); Jacqueline L. Wallace, owner, Gaymon & Associates General Contractors, contractor, 1087 Barnwell Drive, 204 heated square feet, $10,000

(add 12x17 room to rear of house, residential); Morgan T. Larkins, owner and contractor, 2892 Southgate Drive, 2,100 heated square feet and 300 unheated square feet, $160,000 (new dwelling, residential); James D. III and Amanda P. Boykin, owners, James Boykin dba Baker-Boykin Construction, contractor, 3450 Congruity Road, 1,088 heated square feet and 126 unheated square feet, $95,000 (two bedrooms / 2 1/2 bath with closets addition, residential). Kristine M. Farley, owner, David Windham dba Windham Roofing, contractor, 671 Pringle Drive, $5,600 (reroof, residential); Grace Baptist Church of Sumter, owner, Sam Avins Construction, contractor, 219 W. Calhoun St., $35,000 (replace several windows, remove partition walls, install bathrooms, commercial); Mickey C. Barnes, owner and contractor, 4625 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, $17,000 (swimming pool, residential); Velma H. Miles, owner and contractor, 1300 Kings Pointe Drive, 243 heated square feet, $10,000 (expand bedroom and bathroom residential); Maurice Rony, owner, Frank Mishoe, contractor, 550 Bowen Drive (mobile home, residential). Robert M. and Peggy L. Dial, owners, Knepp Roofing Carpenter, contractor, 2293 Gingko Drive, $7,585 (roof replacement, residential); Ranzy Jr. and Brenda J. Richardson, owners, Ranzy Richardson, contractor, 1 Marlborough Court, $5,000 (repair roof, residential); Jacob R. Brodersen, owner, Joseph F. Strickland dba Strickland Roof, contractor, 935 Chesterfield Drive, $7,200 (remove / replace shingles, residential); Leland Frank Robertson Jr. et al, owner, Square It Up Storm Roofing Inc., contractor, 2850 N. Main St., $6,700 (reshingle roof, residential); Glenn V. and Patricia L. Johnson, owners, Square It Up Storm Roofing Inc., contractor, 110 Planters Drive, $7,500 (reshingle roof, residential). Frank S. and Tonya B. Shaw, owners, Shelwood China, contractor, 3765 Oleander Drive, $6,000 (reroof, residential); Valerie R. McCray, owner, Ralph Brown, contractor, 424 Council St. (mobile home, residential); Mark A. and Tully N. Black, owners, Lee’s Roofing Co., contractor, 2900 Joyce St., $5,000 (shingles only, residential); Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 2657 Moonlite Drive, 1,610

heated square feet and 431 unheated square feet, $102,410 (new dwelling, residential); Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 2649 Moonlite Drive, 1,500 heated square feet and 462 unheated square feet, $96,702 (new dwelling, residential). Jay Moore / Farm Account, owner, James H. Moore IV, contractor, 0 Douglas Swamp Road, Olanta, $70,000 (grain bin — farm storage, commercial); Volodja A. Tymoschenko, owner, J.O. Davis dba Palmetto Home Construction, contractor, 2035 Golfair Road, $5,000 (reroof, residential); Clara M. Harris, owner and contractor, 2963 Dalzell St., Dalzell, 240 unheated square feet, $5,000 (attached porch addition, residential); Lewis A. and Ingeborg S. Lowe, owners, Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor, 451 Lynam Road, $11,367.44 (15 replacement windows and one patio door, residential). Rose Harris Cato, owner, Ralph Brown, contractor, 1872 River Birch Drive (mobile home, residential); James L. Jones II, owner, Lee’s Roofing Co., contractor, 721 Dove St., $5,100 (shingles reroof, residential); Lowes Home Centers Inc. No. 626, owner, D.C. Ecker Construction Inc., contractor, 1259 Broad St., 1,798 heated square feet, $150,000 (new store going into existing space — Starbucks, commercial); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 1760 Nicholas Drive, 2,572 heated square feet and 382 unheated square feet, $89,875 (new dwelling, residential); Ablert W. Kirby, owner, Lee Nelson, contractor, 4285 U.S. 15 South (mobile home, residential). Richard G. and Mary E. Green, owners, Richard Green, contractor, 905 Perry Blvd., 220 heated square feet, $11,000 (addition to kitchen, residential); Gainey Construction Co. LLC, owner and contractor, 3540 Katwallace Circle, 1,711 heated square feet and 510 unheated square feet, $109,310 (new dwelling, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 1713 Nicholas Drive, 2,572 heated square feet and 382 unheated square feet, $89,875 (new dwelling, residential); Catherine Henry and George Ramsey, owners, Catherine Henry, contractor, 524 W. Oakland Ave., $18,000 (fire damage repairs, electrical, plumbing and drywall, residential).

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Newly renovated Apts. 2BR 1BA All new appliances C/H/A $550-$650 7A & 7B Wright St Call 803-773-5186 or 631-626-3460 2BR/1BA, 25 Cuttino, All appliances & water furnished. $525/mo + dep. 983-9465 or 773-6655. 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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Michael J. Fox returns to television with NBC’s “The Michael J. Fox Show,” a comedy based on his struggles with Parkinson’s disease, premiering at 9 p.m. Thursday.

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Fox turns Parkinson’s Beloved TV daily Star Turns His RealLife Struggle into Comedy struggle into TV comedy By Dan Rice © 2013 FYI Television, Inc. It's a matter of art reflecting life and tragedy yielding humor when one of television's most popular performers makes his long-awaited return to a starring role on "The Michael J. Fox Show," premiering with a special one-hour episode, Thursday at 9 p.m. on NBC. And while Fox tackles a demanding work schedule in spite of his debilitating illness - even mining laughs from his unsettling symptoms - he wants his viewers to know that, for him at least, it's really not that big of a deal. In 1991, Fox was at the height of his stardom, having won three Emmys for the popular sitcom "Family Ties," and international acclaim with the "Back to the Future" film trilogy. That was also the year he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but he didn't disclose this to the public until 1999, and by then he had won another shelf full of awards for "Spin City." In his semi-retirement since then, the actor has worked primarily as a voice-over actor, occasionally making guest appearances on "Rescue Me," "The Good Wife" and other series, for which he earned another Emmy out of six nominations. "The guest shots were great, and it really brought me to a place of this is what I was built to do, and I just thought, 'Why can't I?'" Fox relates. "And in terms of what happened over that hiatus with respect to the guest shots, I just rested. I spent that time with my family during their really formative years and it was beautiful. For them it may have been a different experience, but for me it was wonderful." Those circumstances are clearly the inspiration for Fox's new series, in which he plays a local news anchor who had retired due to Parkinson's,

Michael J. Fox makes his return to series television with "The Michael J. Fox Show," a comedy based on his struggles with Parkinson's disease, premiering Thursday at 9 p.m. on NBC.

but after five years his wife (Betsy Brandt) and children (Conor Romero, Juliette Goglia, Jack Gore) are ready for the rather overbearing family man to go back to work. So much so that they conspire with his old boss (Wendell Pierce, "The Wire") to make it happen. Fox reveals that the sentiment falls in line with his real life. "I mean, they're happy that I'm going back to work, from just from a pure sense of being happy for me but, yeah, there's a kind of a scrutiny of their stuff that won't exist if I'm occupied doing something else." Sensitive viewers may very well wonder just how a character suffering with the symptoms of Parkinson's - uncontrollable shaking, slowness of movement and difficulty in walking could ever be seen as funny, other than in a painfully awkward sense. But as the pilot episode makes clear, Fox intends for the disorder to be depicted as merely incidental, if not inconsequential - much like baldness or a pot belly - and instead have the series focus on his "unique" style of parenting. His symptoms are mainly addressed as set-ups for his co-stars' quips and comical misunderstandings with strangers, working best as his own self-deprecating observations. In one scene his slow-moving hand shakes as he tries to serve his son some eggs, and his wife takes away the spoon, saying, "Can you not have a personal victory right now? We are starving." In this way the character's most intimate partner gives the audience license to laugh at his shortcomings. "Well, I don't think I really looked at it in those terms," Fox admits about the potential uneasiness to the show's humor. "I just thought I'm just going to do this like I would do it and let it be what it is. There wasn't a lot of strategy behind it. We found a story we wanted to tell, and we just

told it. We sat down early on and I said, 'Here's the kind of stuff I deal with on a daily basis.' And that serving, I mean, that's my wife. She would do that. She would say 'Okay. Enough.' And so, it just happened. It just evolved that way." Indeed, there is a natural feel to the humor of the show, which overall should dispel any resistance from outsider senses of humor and find common ground we can all relate to. "The way I look at the reality of Parkinson's," Fox explains, "[is] that sometimes it's frustrating and sometimes it's funny, and I need to look at it that way, and I think other people will look at it that way. But beyond that, I think we all get our own bag of hammers; we all get our own Parkinson's. We all get our own thing. I think that we'll look at this through the filter of that experience, and we'll say, 'Yeah, I need to laugh at my stuff, too.' And if someone wants to be outraged, they can be outraged. I don't think it's that outrageous. "I think that the one thing that this show plays on, at least when it deals with Parkinson's, is it becomes absorbed as the normal course of the family's life, as it has with mine. But it's about perception. A lot of times when you have a disability, one of the things you deal with are other people's projections of what your experience is, and people projecting what they think it is, and their fear about it, and not seeing the experience you're having. And so there's nothing horrifying about [Parkinson's] to me. It is what I deal with. It is my reality and my life, but it's not horrible. There's nothing on the surface horrible about someone with a shaky hand. There's nothing horrible about someone in their life saying, 'God, I'm really tired of this shaky hand thing' and me saying, 'Me, too.' That's our reality. We have no control."

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