September 12, 2013

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MEMORIAL MARKS 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 ATTACKS

RIGHT: Firefighters and EMS workers gather at the Sumter Fire Department on Hampton Avenue on Wednesday to remember their New York brethren who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

They also recognized those who died in the attack at the Twin Towers, Pentagon, in the Pennsylvania field and those who have lost their lives in military actions since then.

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Boy, 2, shot, stable Child’s 3-year-old relative reportedly pulled the trigger

BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com A 2-year-old boy shot by a 3-year-old relative early Monday afternoon is recovering at a Columbia hospital.

Tosha Beaver said her son “has come a long way” since the shooting, which happened at a home on Paradise Road near the Jordan community of Clarendon County. According to reports, a 23-year-old woman listed as the victim’s aunt was walking with the boys from a neighbor’s home. “(She) stated that the boys ran in the house ahead of her,” reads a Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office report obtained by The Item on Wednesday and verified by a family member of the victim. “Shortly after that, she heard a gunshot.” “(The aunt) stated she and her husband ... ran into the house to see what happened, and (saw) the 3-year-old with the gun in his hand and the 2-year-old lying on the floor,” according

BELOW: Members of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, city officials and citizens bow their heads in prayer during the 9/11 memorial service.

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BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com ABOVE: EMS and firefighters gather near the 9/11 monument at the Sumter Fire Department off Hampton Avenue to participate in a memorial service.

ADMS honors first responders from bus crash

BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com The last time players on the Alice Drive Middle School football team saw many of Sumter County’s emergency responders, they were being pulled from a team bus that ran off the roadway and crashed. Some of the youngsters were in no condition to thank them for their help.

But Wednesday night, players, their parents and other school of-

ficials got a chance to give a proper thanks to the firefighters, deputies, medics and troopers who responded to the Aug. 31 bus crash that briefly sent several of them to the hospital. Many of the responders were recognized on the field at half time of the Hawks’ season opener.

“When I realized our first home game was scheduled on 9/11, I knew we needed to do something to recognize the first responders,” said Beverly

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Dawkins, an Alice Drive teacher who chairs the school’s athletic booster club. “They did such a good job keeping chaos at bay.”

Dawkins should know. She was on her way back from the Saturday morning scrimmage at Donald L. Crolley Memorial Stadium when the school activity bus carrying her son and 35 teammates ran off U.S. 521 and crashed into a group of trees SEE RESPONDERS, PAGE A6

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Sumter County officials are starting to receive calls about new fire standards that could affect the rates homeowners pay on their fire insurance.

New ISO standards that come into effect this year will change the way fire risk to homes is assessed, potentially raising fire insurance rates on property owners who now find themselves outside the recommended range.

The International Organization for Standardization has changed the way it measures the distance between a property and the nearest fire station, from a straight line between the two structures to the distance by road a fire engine will travel between the two. If the new measurement places a home farther away from the station, insurance rates on the property could rise accordingly.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s a tenth of a mile more or quarter of a mile more, even if it just

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Par 4 Pets charity tournament seeks sponsors Prizes will be awarded for first through third place teams and for closest to the pin on all par 3s.

Entry is limited to the first 20 teams, and at least 10 four-man captain’s choice teams have registered for the Sept. 21 Par for Pets to be held at Crystal Lakes, Stafford said. Cost is $160 per team or $40 per player.

The fee includes golf cart, lunch and beverages.

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BY JADE ANDERSON Special to The Item A local charity is prepping for its second annual golf tournament, but it is still seeking sponsors and prizes.

“We need more hole sponsors — those are $100 — and door prizes,” said Kathy Stafford, founder and director of K.A.T.’s Special Kneads animal shelter.

Ten hole sponsors have registered already, she said.

raised about $3,000, which wasn’t too bad for the first one, she said. The goal this year is $4,000.

“Anything over this would be wonderful,” Stafford said.

While she has been a lifelong animal lover and advocate, Stafford’s Kind Advocates That Support Special Kneads officially started up in September of 2010. The name was derived from two factors, she said, animals who have special needs and cats’ habit to knead, “pitty

pat” or “make biscuits” with their paws.

Currently, the shelter has two 4-month-old kittens, six kittens that are between 4 and 6 months old and four adult cats available for adoption. The fee is $50. All animals are seen by a vet, given shots and sterilized before being adopted out, Stafford said.

For more information, contact Kathy Stafford at (803) 469-3906 or katsspecialkneads@yahoo.com.

HELP OUT WHAT: Par 4 Pets, second annual golf tournament for K.A.T.’s Special Kneads WHEN: Sept. 21; registration begins at 8 a.m., and shotgun start is at 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Crystal Lakes, 1305 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive COST: $160 per team or $40 per player BENEFITS: Kind Advocates That Support Special Kneads small animal shelter NOTES: $5 mulligans will be available during registration; max two per person FOR MORE: Contact Kathy Stafford at (803) 469-3906 or katsspecialkneads@yahoo.com.

‘Indian’ schools are topic at Genealogical Society’s meeting FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St. Brent Burgin, who serves as the director of the Native American Studies Archive at the University of South Carolina Lancaster, will be the speaker. His topic will be Bethel Presbytery Mission School located on the Catawba Indian Reservation. Former Dalzell resident Rebecca Raffield Dunlap was the first teacher.

The Bethel Presbytery Mission School was established in the late 19th century following the adoption of a new policy regarding Native Americans. Boarding schools were established in an attempt to assimilate American Indians rather than exterminate them.

The new philosophy was expressed by R.H. Pratt, founder of Carlisle Indian Industrial School, in 1894: “A great general has said that the only good Indian is a dead one and that high sanctions of his destruction has been an enor-

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mous factor in promoting Indian massacres. In a sense, I agree with the sentiment, but only in this: that all the Indian there is in the race should be dead. Kill the Indian in him, and save the man.”

In his talk, Burgin will look at some of the 18 Indian schools established in South Carolina, with a focus on the Bethel Presbytery Mission School on the Catawba Indian Reservation, and their status as supposedly “separate but equal” schools.

Plans for the Bethel school began in the 1890s when noted South Carolina scholar and Sumter resident McDonald Furman visited the reservation and began to write letters and petition the Legislature for an Indian school. The Catawbas had recently converted to Mormonism, and the locals were outraged, and the Presbyterians decided to bring them back to what they believed was “true Christianity.”

As the school’s first teacher, Dalzell native Rebecca Raffield Dunlap played a big part in the mission, which Bur-

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Bethel Presbytery Mission School located on the Catawba Indian Reservation will be the topic at Monday’s meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society.

gin will address during the Sept. 16 meeting.

After a long, successful, yet unrewarding career in hotel operations and sales, Burgin went back to college. In a seven-year period, he received a bachelor of arts degree, a master of library and information science degree and a certificate of graduate study with an archives and records management concentration, all from the University of South Carolina.

He is the director of the Native American Studies Archive at USC Lancaster, processing South Carolina’s largest grouping of Native American materials.

Burgin is also developing a University Archives for USC Lancaster, now in its 54th year of operation. He serves as membership officer for the South Carolina Archival Association and is an active member of the Katawba Valley Land Trust, Lancaster

County Historical Society and the Archaeological Society of South Carolina.

In 2010, the Native American Studies Archive at USC Lancaster received a National Award from the American Folklore Association for creating “digital collections of Native American ethnographic materials that support academic teaching, community history and folk heritage.” Burgin is also an avid hiker and kayak-

er and when not in the archive is often on the water or in the woods.

The Sumter County Genealogical Society meets monthly from September through May. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Admission is free to the public, and refreshments will be served following the presentation. Readers can call the Society’s Research Center for additional information at (803) 774-3901.

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Library looking for Big Read actors for October reading The Sumter County Library is seeking men and women to participate in a monologue reading of John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Sumter Little Theatre.

The event is part of The Big Read, an October event that asks community members to read the book on their own and participate in various activities associated with the book.

Free copies of the book and readers’ guides are available at any library branch, Patriot Hall, Sumter Little Theatre, the Shepherd’s Center and Adult Education. Visit the website sumtercountylibrary.org for more information. Anyone interested in participating in the monologue reading should contact Ford Simmons at (803) 773-7273.

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Speakers also said there needs to be more research on offshore conditions to determine the best kind of turbines that will hold up to the winds and waves of tropical storms and hurricanes.

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cent of the potential offshore wind resources that can be tapped on the East Coast are between Virginia and Georgia.

“I would say the Southeast got a little later start in looking at offshore compared to the rest of the East Coast, but it’s quickly catching up,” he said. “We have a different approach down here with a regulated utility market.”

Perrin Dargan of Charleston, an attorney who works for the international law firm of K&L Gates, said in a regulated market, utility companies control generation, distribution and the sale of power. In other states such as in the Northeast, third parties can finance and develop wind projects and sell the power to electric companies.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

CHARGES:

Eric Lamont Wilson, 33, of 71 Jonathan St., was charged with weapons violation following an incident that reportedly occurred about 11:45 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Silver Street and Royal Avenue. Deputies reportedly smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. While searching the vehicle, law enforcement located a pistol and two boxes of bullets. A criminal history revealed Wilson was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Randall Terrel Blanding, 33, of 4 Orvis Court, was charged with driving under suspension, fourth offense, between 2:44 and 3:45 a.m. Saturday after a checkpoint stop at Wesmark Boulevard and Rast Street.

Gregory D. Robinson, 36, of 22 Arkansas Drive, was charged with driving under suspension, second offense; violating open container law; possession of marijuana, first offense; and failure to give proper signal about 12:10 a.m. Sunday. A burgundy 2010 Chevrolet Equinox failed to give a right turn signal in front of a checkpoint at Webb and Ash streets, and then the driver stepped out and tried to walk away. Officers confronted him and reportedly discovered it was Robinson, and his license was suspended.

Two grams of marijuana were in plain view in the vehicle, and a 24-ounce Budweiser can appeared to have been thrown out of the car, as the side of the passenger door was reportedly wet and

smelled of beer.

Antoine Ricardo Eaddy, 33, of 706 Olive St., was charged with open container and possession of marijuana, first offense, about 12:10 a.m. Sunday. As a passenger in a vehicle stopped near a checkpoint at Webb and Ash streets, he was detained.

A beer can was reportedly found near the vehicle, and marijuana was found inside the vehicle.

Marcus Codell McFadden, 24, of 1140 Weatherly Court, was charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession of a controlled substance, first offense, between 9:42 p.m. and 9:47 p.m. Saturday. Law enforcement responded to shots fired in Logan Park and saw three men walking in the roadway. When they approached, the men ran and hid. One appeared to have a gun in his waistband, and the suspect was found hiding in the brush. A black Taurus revolver was found near where he was lying, and six white pills thought to be Oxycodone were reportedly found in one of his pants pockets.

Rayshawn L. Brewer, 24, 1120 Flamingo Road, was charged with breach of trust; driving under suspension, second offense; and failure to stop for blue lights about 5 p.m. Friday. A 51-year-old man reportedly told officers he’d loaned his white 2011 Chevrolet HHR to someone for a precise amount of “crack,” but the person did not return in the specified

time. While talking to law enforcement, the suspect returned driving the vehicle, but upon seeing police, he reportedly tried to flee. Eventually, the suspect was stopped, and the 51-year-old identified him as the man he allegedly conducted the drug trade with.

Steven Antwan Galloway, 19, of 3370 Delaware Drive, Dalzell, was charged with speeding, violating child restraint law, operating an uninsured vehicle and having no vehicle license or proof of insurance following an incident that occurred about 1:41 p.m. Saturday in the 7000 block of Scales Road, Rembert. According to reports, a radar clocked a white car traveling 79 mph in a 55 mph zone. When stopped, the driver said he did not have his license on him, and deputies observed his tag was out of date and a 1-year-old boy was in the back seat with no child safety seat. About 9:20 p.m., Galloway was charged with attempted murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, reckless driving and violating child restraint laws after a 24-year-old man said the suspect shot at but missed his vehicle several times in the 100 block of Milton Street while it was occupied by a 23-year-old woman and her 2-week-old son.

The suspect reportedly drove away at a high rate of speed and failed to obey traffic laws, so a “felony type traffic stop” was initiated at Broad Street and Miller Road.

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A 1-year-old child was reportedly found unrestrained and standing in the front seat of the vehicle.

Marquis D’Artagan Gause, 27, of 707 Birch Lane, Conway, was charged with speeding; failing to maintain a lane; possession of marijuana, first offense; and trafficking cocaine following an incident that reportedly occurred about 9:47 a.m. Friday on Interstate 95. Law enforcement saw a gray Toyota Corolla traveling north at about 80 mph and then saw it cross the center line. A traffic stop was initiated, and deputies reportedly observed the faint odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The suspect gave verbal consent to search the vehicle, and law enforcement found a mason jar of 18 grams of suspected cocaine.

Willie James Richardson, 42, of 10 Meehan St., was arrested Sunday and charged with thirddegree assault and battery. At 9:36 p.m., when Richardson’s 18-yearold daughter reportedly attempted to break up an argument between him and his wife, Richardson reportedly punched the woman in the head and scratched her chest.

Three juveniles were arrested Monday and charged with disturbing schools and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. At 10 a.m., the boys, two aged 15 and one 16, reportedly attacked a 17-year-old boy in the hallway at Crestwood High School, punching and kicking

the boy until the melee was broken up.

CHILD ABUSE:

A Department of Social Services employee contacted law enforcement in connection with a child suffering severe brain injuries about 5:45 p.m. Friday. The 6-month-old was taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center by an unknown person and transferred to Richland Memorial Children’s Hospital once the extent of the child’s injuries were known. On Saturday, staff from the Columbia hospital called to add the 6-month-old had cracked or broken ribs and the child’s brain had swollen. While the cause of the injuries remains under investigation, staff at both hospitals said the injuries are consistent with suffocation and classified them as “non-accidental.”

STOLEN PROPERTY:

A 1992 Ford Super Duty Truck valued at $3,000 was reportedly taken from a property in the 1000 block of South

Brick Church Road, Gable, about 6:20 p.m.

Saturday. It was recovered in Clarendon County during the weekend.

A blue 2004 Dodge Durango valued at $7,000 was reportedly stolen from the 5000 block of Dais Road, Rembert, about 3:15 p.m. Saturday.

Electronics and furniture valued at $2,905 were reportedly stolen from the 1000 block of Pinewood Road about midnight Sunday.

A Keltec 9 mm handgun valued at $390, a 16inch gold necklace valued at $300 and a gold watch valued at $300 were reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of North Pike West between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday.

EMS CALLS:

On Monday, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 58 calls. Fifty-two were medical calls, three were motor vehicle wrecks and three were listed as “other trauma.”

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Shelter USC marks 50 years of desegregation event a ‘huge success’

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — Several hundred people — many with their pets — turned out Saturday at Jared’s Ace Hardware for Pet Appreciation and Pet Adoption Day. Bishopville Animal Rescue Krew President Cherlyn Arrants said the event was a “huge success.� “We managed to raise $1,389,� Arrants said. “And all that money will go to spaying and neutering.�

Lee County Animal Shelter Director Doris Winstead said BARK donations have enabled the shelter to “keep from euthanizing� the shelter’s animals for the past several months. “BARK has paid for the treatment of these animals, and with their help, we have found homes for them,� she said. “Rescue groups won’t take these animals unless they’ve had various treatments. Because of BARK, we have been able to connect with rescue groups from New York to Florida.�

Arrants said the organization, which was established in 2010 as a nonprofit, hopes to soon give pet owners an opportunity to apply for financial aid for the purpose of spaying and neutering their pets. “That’s our next goal,� she said. “Right now, we are able to spay and neuter the animals at the animal shelter.�

Donations were accepted Saturday in return for a variety of pet services including bathing, micro-chipping, checking teeth, cleaning ears and clipping toenails. Services were provided by a variety of local volunteers, businesses and organizations.

Youth groups from Bishopville First Baptist Church and Joshua Baptist Church handed out bottled water to those in attendance. McDonald’s of Bishopville and Sumter took photos of pets.

Grimace, a character featured in McDonald’s TV commercials, was on hand to meet children.

Other vendors sold food and pet supplies.

The proceeds collected were donated to BARK, Arrants said.

Music was provided by local musicians including Don Bowen, Don Grant, Zack Medlin, T-Bo Ellen and the Monkey Ranch Band.

Arrants also singled out Lee County EMS, Double Dove Creations, Rooster, April Watson, Merritt Morrow, Billy Morrow, Stephanie McCoy and Darlene Hawkins. “Without all of these volunteers and supporters, we would have never been able to raise the money we did,� she said. “I can’t thank them enough.�

Also, a kitten and a puppy were adopted Saturday, Winstead said.

COLUMBIA (AP) — Fifty years to the day after James Solomon and Henrie Monteith broke the color barrier at the University of South Carolina, they retraced their steps to the door of the administration building to remember and to look ahead.

The two former students were honored along with the family of the third black student, the late Robert Anderson, at a ceremony recalling the peaceful integration of the university. That historic transition was in stark contrast to the racist and often violent fights to prevent black students from enrolling at other Southern schools.

Solomon and Monteith, whose married name is Treadwell, said it’s good to commemorate the progress of that one event, but more must be done to ensure equal opportunity for all people. “We must remember and embrace our history, so as not to repeat it,� Solomon said. He said it’s a reminder of “how far we have come in a short period of time,� but he added, “we must also always use it as a measure of where we can be.�

Solomon, Monteith and Anderson weren’t the first blacks to enroll at a major university in South Carolina. Eight

Henrie Monteith Treadwell, right, and James L. Solomon Jr., second from right, retraced the steps they walked in enrolling at USC on Sept.

11, 1963, and becoming the first black students since Reconstruction. Seen with them are poet Nikky Finney and topiary artist Pearl Fryar.

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months earlier, Harvey Gantt stepped onto the campus of Clemson University.

And the University of South Carolina didn’t integrate without a fight. Monteith sued to enter the school, and her lawyer, civil rights pioneer Matthew Perry, brokered her acceptance.

But the newspapers of the day show how quietly it happened. As other frontpage headlines that week recounted George Wallace’s refusal to let black students into Alabama schools, the lead story from Columbia’s morning newspa-

per read: “The University of South Carolina registered three Negro students Wednesday in peace and dignity.�

University President Harris Pastides said the students’ courage that day was amazing. He said he couldn’t imagine the fear they felt walking down the steps of the Osborne Administration building after all the trouble other places. “There were only nine steps for everybody else who entered Osborne that day, but they were a mountain for these African-American students,� Pastides said.

Bishopville plans Constitution Week observances

BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item

SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY TAKE PART

BISHOPVILLE — The bells of Bethlehem United Methodist Church will ring at 4 p.m. Tuesday in honor of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept.

17, 1778.

The occasion will also feature a special ceremony outside the church sponsored by the Henry Durant chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Members of Lee Central High School’s choir, directed by Terry Slater, and the school’s JROTC unit will be featured.

Tuesday’s event is open to the public and will serve as a kickoff to a weeklong series of activities to be held in all Lee County public schools and Robert E. Lee Academy, according to Frances Drayton, a DAR member.

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• The DAR plans to give every student in first through 12th grade a U.S. Constitution booklet. • Students in first through third grade will be given Constitution kits containing booklets, a children’s proclamation, pins, American flags and other patriotic items. • Students in the fourth and fifth grade will be encouraged to memorize the preamble of the Constitution. Students who are successful will visit the office of Bishopville Mayor Alexander Boyd and recite the preamble at Bishopville Town Hall. A DVD will be recorded of each student’s recitation, and the school will provide a DVD of its students reciting the preamble.

Tindall have been visiting local schools with suggestions for activities to carry out for students in grades 1 through 12 as part of the Sept.

17-23 national observance of Constitution Week. “We want to impact every student from the first grade through the 12th grade,� Drayton said. “We’ve been visiting all of the schools.

We give out ideas for activities, and the schools have been so receptive.

They have welcomed us with open arms.�

• An essay contest will be held for students in grades six through eight, and nine through 12. • All schools will have Constitution displays. The best display will receive an American flag that has been flown over the State Capitol. • Teachers at all grade levels, including art and music teachers, will create lessons with patriotic themes and recognition of the U.S. Constitution. • Frances Drayton said the Lee County Arts Council will hold a special Sunday afternoon concert later in the fall featuring the students of the Lee County public schools. Terry Slater will work with the music teachers at all public schools to prepare a concert that will feature patriotic songs.

Tindall said the organization’s objective is for every student to have a greater appreciation and understanding of the Constitution. “It is the most important document in the world,� she said. “We want them to understand the value of the Constitution and how it serves as a foundation for freedom. And this will allow them to grow and develop into the kind of citizen that will contrib-

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The Regional Transit Council will meet 10-11 a.m. today at 36 W. Liberty St. Contact O.J. Papucci at (803) 775-7381, extension 379, or opapucci@ slcog.org.

The Sumter Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in the Bultman Conference Room at USC Sumter. Lorraine Dennis, assistant Sumter County administrator, will speak on resume writing, etc. Contact Mary Sutton at (803) 938-3760 or mlsutton@ uscsumter.edu.

The Northside Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. today at the North HOPE Center.

This is a special planning meeting for new officers. Call the Rev. Charles Joe at (803) 775-6473.

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Sumter Section will meet at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Morris College.

A 20 CMS Ready Thunder Booster Club flapjack fundraiser will be held 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

14, at Applebee’s, 2497 Broad St. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased by calling Sean Bundles at (803) 895-1171.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold About Boating Safety (ABS) classes as follows: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Family Development Center in Santee; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Sumter Department of Transportation. Cost: $20 per person or $25 for a family of four.

Contact Ellen Newman at Innewman@ embarqmail.com or (803) 492-3387.

A day of fun and activities for Majestic Gospel Singers will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Shirley’s Place, 958 Nathaniel St. Drawing will be held at 2 p.m.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Netflix adds to its collection of notable original and exclusive series with “Derek,� launching today. As with all Netflix series, every episode is available for viewing.

Series creator Ricky Gervais stars in the title role in this six-part bittersweet comedy, playing a simple-minded 49-year-old working in a home for the elderly.

Derek and the folks he tends to and lives among are on the outskirts of mainstream society, and their troubles — public and private — give Derek and his friends and co-workers, including Hannah (Kerry Godliman) and Dougie (Karl Pilkington), plenty to discuss, often in lurid detail.

Like “The Office,� the series’ narrative structure is based on a documentary film, this time looking at the workings of a group home. As on “Extras,� a lot of “Derek� consists of commentary about television and, particularly, the reality television genre, Derek’s favorite.

In “The Office,� “Extras� and “Life’s Too Short,� Gervais was never afraid to go for the

offensive joke and the cruel observation, particularly about the vulnerable. Viewers may be a tad confused here. Is Gervais playing the mentally challenged Derek for sympathy or for laughs? Or both?

That may be enough to put some off from watching the show. • The popular spy spoof “Burn Noticeâ€? (9 p.m., USA, TV-PG) ends it seven-season run tonight. This tale of a CIA spy, Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan), exiled from the agency and forced to depend on his own resources, “MacGyverâ€?-like, was most notable for clever narrative asides, allowing Michael to explain the tricks of the spy trade for the audience.

And who couldn’t love a show that gave Bruce Campbell (“The Evil Dead�) a steady gig as a somewhat over-the-hill ex-Navy SEAL?

Tonight’s Other Highlights • Surfers sing on the sand in the 2013 madefor-television musical “Teen Beach Movieâ€? (8 p.m., Disney, TV-G). • The New England Patriots host the New

York Jets in NFL action (8:25 p.m., NFL Network). • White House chiefs of staff, past and present, discuss the hard calls, from containing presidential scandals to acts of war and military retaliation, on “The President’s Gatekeepersâ€? (9 p.m., Discovery, part two of two, TV-14). • “CBS Fall Previewâ€?

(8:30 p.m.) offers a glimpse at five new sitcoms and three new dramas, including “The Crazy Ones,â€? starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar, and “Hostages,â€? starring Toni Collette and Dylan McDermott. • Designers must create a look for a modern Southern woman on “Project Runwayâ€? (9 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG). • A violent attack leaves Oliver missing on the season finale of “Rookie Blueâ€? (10 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • Jangles kidnaps a member of the team on the season finale of “Gracelandâ€? (10 p.m., USA, TV-14).

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PG) * Ryan Seacrest hosts “The Million Second Quiz� (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Damon and Stefan make a bloody pact on “The Vampire Diaries� (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Beauties bicker on “America’s Next Top Model� (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG).

Late Night Billy Crystal is booked on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart� (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Kaitlin Olson and Wavves appear on “Conan� (11 p.m., TBS) * Tim Gunn, Moshe Kasher, Chris Farah and Chris Franjola are on “Chelsea Lately� (11 p.m., E!) * Philip Mudd is on “The Colbert Report� (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central) * Alec Baldwin and Toni Collette appear on “Late Show With David Letterman� (11:35 p.m.,

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Cult Choice Small-town passions erupt after a stranger (William Holden) drifts into view in the 1955 adaptation of William Inge’s stage drama “Picnic� (8 p.m., TCM), co-starring Kim Novak and Rosalind Russell.

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Sumter County first responders who helped the Alice Drive Middle School football team after the team bus crashed were recognized at half time of the Hawks’ home opener on Wednesday. Many other responders from four agencies were unable to attend the event, which happened to fall on Sept. 11.

RESPONDERS from Page A1 when a car ahead of them stopped suddenly. Twenty-five students were ultimately transported to the hospital with minor injuries. “It’s good to see some of them out here tonight that we had on backboards out there,� said Battalion Chief Bud Ivey with the Sumter Fire Department before the half-time festivities. “I know some of them are playing tonight.�

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responders recognized by the PA announcer at Alice Drive Middle’s on-campus football field. About twice as many who responded to the scene of the crash were on call or had other commitments Wednesday night. “9/11 is a busy day for us,�

EMS Director Bobby Hingst said on the sidelines.

Dawkins reached out to all the agencies responsible to get as many responders to the game as possible and presented each of them with an Alice Drive football T-shirt.

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volunteers from the Dalzell station. Michael Carnes was one of several recognized Wednesday. “I work at Caterpillar, and they let me take off work so I could be here tonight,� Carnes said. “All of us have different jobs.�

Carnes’ wife, Crystal, attended the event along with their young daughter and Carnes’ father, also a former volunteer firefighter. “I think it’s great,� Crystal Carnes said. “It takes time away from his family. He deserves it.�

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well of how her students responded to a chaotic situation. “They all talked about how well they handled it at the scene. They were very positive,� she said. “Our teachers and the booster club decided this would be a good way to thank them ... and what better time.�

But while Ivey said it was an honor to be recognized, he said the responders on scene didn’t feel their actions were anything out of the ordinary. “We appreciate them doing this, but we’re not no heroes,� he said. “We were just doing our job. This was a typical day for us.�

Nation pauses on 9/11 to pay tribute to victims NEW YORK (AP) — Life in lower Manhattan resembled any ordinary day Wednesday as workers rushed to their jobs in the muggy heat, but time stood still at the World Trade Center site while families wept for loved ones who perished in the terror attacks 12 years ago.

For the families, the memories of that day are still vivid, the pain still acute. Some who read the names of a beloved big brother or a cherished daughter could hardly speak through their tears. “Has it really been 12 years? Or 12 days?

Sometimes it feels the same,� said Michael Fox, speaking aloud to his brother, Jeffrey, who perished in the south tower. “Sometimes I reach for the phone so I can call you, and we can talk about our kids like we used to do every day.�

On the memorial plaza overlooking two reflecting pools in the imprint of the twin towers, relatives recited the names of the nearly 3,000 people who died when hijacked jets crashed into the towers, the Pentagon and in a field near Shanksville, Pa. They also recognized the victims of the 1993 trade center bombing.

Bells tolled to mark the planes hitting the towers and the moments when the skyscrapers fell.

In Washington, President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and wife Jill Biden walked out to the White House’s South Lawn for a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. — the time the first plane struck the south tower in New York. Another jetliner struck the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m. “Our hearts still ache for the futures snatched away, the lives that might have been,� Obama said.

A moment of silence was also held at the U.S. Capitol.

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rubbings of names, putting flowers by the names of victims and weeping, arm in arm.

Former Gov. George Pataki, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and others were in attendance. As

with last year, no politicians spoke. Mayor Michael Bloomberg watched the ceremony for his final time in office.

Carol Eckna recalled the contagious laugh of

her son, Paul Robert Eckna, who was killed in the north tower. “Just yesterday, you were 28,� she said. “Today, you are 40. You are forever young. Dad and I are proud to be

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The anniversary arrived amid changes at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, where construction started Tuesday on a new visitor center.

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No need to look in mirror to see racism In response to Ernest Felder’s letter dated Sept. 10, I have several observations. First, he referred to a letter by J.T. McCain as “ridiculous.” Mr. Felder, is that your opinion, or fact? He referred to Earl Reese’s letter as “crazy.” Mr. Felder, is that your opinion, or fact? Then he makes a remark about Wes Johnston’s mother and asking what gives him the right to call someone a jackass, then turns around in the very next sentence and calls him a jackass. Mr. Felder, I ask you the same question you asked him, what gives you the right to call him a jackass?

You also stated that in defining racism that “all the whites who feel they need it broken down in order to understand what it is: go look in the mirror.” Mr. Felder, I do understand what racism is. I don’t need to look in a mirror, for the simple fact that people like you, Mr. Ingle, Mr. Burns and Mr. Baten constantly remind me of what racism is.

Speaking of Mr. Baten, Mr. Felder makes it seem like he brought Continental Tire to Sumter all by himself. I, for one, don’t believe that at all, and it’s just my personal opinion. But for the sake of argument, let’s say he did. And Felder continues by saying that we all should be”thankful.” You make it sound like if Mr. Baten were to enter a room full of people, we should all move to the side and create a path for him to pass. We should all stop what we are doing, and give him a standing ovation for doing his job. Please. ...

DENNIS VICKERS Wedgefield

Creating jobs doesn’t excuse Baten’s behavior Imagine my surprise when I was accused of being in denial because I don’t bend the knee to racist rants and accusations. This is exactly what I would expect from someone whose wit is not as quick as their temper. Mr. Felder, I have only written letters where common sense (very uncommon these days) should prevail but has not. You think I’m in denial because I point out that Mr. Baten is bigoted when makes such injudicious comments such as “it was your ancestors who enslaved my ancestors and passed the hatred down to you to implement.”

That is a broad and heavy-handed statement that is definitely bigoted.

You point out that Mr. Baten saved the Continental Tire deal. But would you also be willing to concede that he was not the sole reason that company came to Sumter in the first place? Does anyone else, maybe, deserve some of the credit for getting that company to consider Sumter? Somehow, I doubt it fits your agenda. I do salute Mr. Baten for saving that deal and helping the citizens of Sumter to get jobs. But the truth is those jobs do not justify his racial accusations.

In 1933, Germany was in an economic depression and unemployment was rampant. A new chancellor was elected and that man went on to create jobs and an economy that surpassed any other nation of the time. The man’s name: Adolf Hitler. Now I am not comparing Mr. Baten to Hitler. But I am saying that creating jobs does not excuse bad behavior.

“White people have been writing to The Item for years saying deplorable things about black people,” Mr. Felder claims. If someone writes in saying something unacceptable, do not accuse the entire race of complicity. We are not. Address the accusation with the person who said it. I would not ask a random black man to answer for anything that came from Mr. Baten’s mouth no more than I would ask that person to justify what comes from yours, Mr. Felder. We are all responsible for our own behavior.

JOHN GAYDOS Wedgefield Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem.com.

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yet another layer of dubiousness to the tax’s prospects.

SEPT. 8

SEPT. 9

The Morning News of Florence on more upheaval in the renewal process of the 1 percent tax: What has been a muddled process became even more cluttered Wednesday when the state Attorney General’s Office and the S.C. Department of Revenue filed an injunction to stop the November referendum on renewing the current Capital Project Sales Tax in Florence County.

The process to re-impose the penny tax, launched earlier this year, has had the hot breath of political pressure on its neck from nearly the start. Asking voters to tax themselves is ticklish business, and as the 55-45 approval margin at the polls in 2006 suggests, the tax would have faced a tough road to renewal in any case. But events have conspired to make the path bumpier still.

Funds generated from the current tax, set to expire next spring, are being used for six road projects around the county, only one of which has been completed. ...

The entire effort — from the late discovery that collections from the tax will yield almost $30 million less than what had been advertised due to new laws that created more exempt taxable items to the parade of meetings that brought in piles of capital project requests, some of which could not be legally funded by the tax and some of which were just silly — has had a sloppy, mishmash feel to it. That, of course, does not necessarily make the tax’s renewal illegal.

Council members said Friday the suit was motivated by politics, not the law, and they do not intend to take this matter lightly. State Sen. Hugh Leatherman, the powerful Florence politician who was the key cog in shepherding the original tax through to passage and to landing nearly $350 million in additional road funds to augment it, has opposed the process, stating he felt the tax should be used for solely for roads and not the plethora of public safety and infrastructure upgrades placed on the referendum question by the council’s commission.

We are curious to know the difference between Florence’s effort and similar penny tax renewal processes in Aiken, Newberry and Orangeburg counties. If there is a caveat in the law that has led to the differing opinions, we’d like to know that, too.

But, whether the renewal is legal or not, this latest development adds

The Post and Courier of Charleston on the invisible department: Introducing the State Department’s budget request earlier this year, Secretary of State John Kerry quoted Vice President Joe Biden as saying, “Don’t tell me what you value — show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.”

The disclosure last week of details of the government’s “black budget” plan for the current year — essentially the budget for the government’s “hidden department” known as the intelligence community — reveals something about President Barack Obama’s values.

Intelligence spending has risen under President Obama, most notably for the Central Intelligence Agency.

Although the government is cutting spending for almost all socalled discretionary programs subject to across-the-board cuts ordered by Congress and is reducing the size and budget of the Defense Department in particular, the intelligence community appears to be exempt. ...

It appears that the government is spending about 11 percent more for the intelligence community than it did in 2008, the year before Obama took office.

The $52.6 billion total is down by about $2 billion from its 2011 peak, but it still ranks the hidden department as the fifth or sixth largest U.S. government agency, below the Defense Department, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Education, and about on a par with State and Homeland Security.

With more than 107,000 employees, the hidden department ranks as the seventh largest federal agency in terms of personnel, behind Defense, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, Justice, Treasury and Agriculture. It is way ahead of the State Department.

State is scarcely larger than the CIA, which is the largest of the 16 separate intelligence agencies that make up the hidden department.

Included is the National Security Agency.

According to “black budget” data published by The Washington Post, the CIA budget has grown rapidly and its workforce has increased from 17,000 to 21,575 over the past decade.

One sign of Obama’s increased emphasis on covert action has been a dramatic rise in lethal CIA drone strikes on suspected terrorists. ...

The Post’s careful coverage of secret “black budget” documents pro-

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by Congress warranted for Syria: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has seemingly made up his mind. Mark Sanford, former S.C. governor and current congressman, apparently has, too. At this point, they’re on different sides of the aisle for U.S. involvement in Syria.

Graham has stated there needs to be an effective strike against the country because of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons against his own people.

Sanford said he will vote against military intervention because he says his constituents are weary of foreign military entanglements.

But there’s still time for the rest of Congress to decide what the right course of action should be in the Middle East.

With President Barack Obama seeking Congressional approval, there can be much-needed public debate on whether U.S. force is warranted in the country.

It’s become apparent that Obama wants to seek military action. He’s described potential U.S. involvement in Syria as “proportional,” “limited” and not involving “boots on the ground.”

Congressional debate should help to better clarify that scope.

Although it’s been argued, the 1975 War Powers Resolution appears to give the president the authority to launch a military strike without Congressional approval.

The constitutionally of that law, intended to give the president the power to strike quickly in a national emergency, will continue to be debated regardless of the ultimate decision involving Syria.

But in this instance, where there hasn’t been a direct attack on the U.S., it appears evident that by seeking Congressional support, it will allow for thoughtful consideration to be made before any involvement is pursued. Ultimately, Graham’s side may prevail in the debate or Congress may line up alongside Sanford.

However, any American response that’s crafted deliberately and purposely should certainly be more sound and effective in the long run.

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vided by fugitive intelligence analyst Edward Snowden provides a rare look into a dark corner of government operations.

The hidden department is the repository of many surprising national secrets, as Mr. Snowden’s revelations have shown. The Post articles provide evidence that the department may also conceal bureaucratic bloat that Congress should curb.

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BOY SHOT from Page A1 to the report written

by Sgt. Barney R. Dozier.

The boy was shot through both legs and was initially taken to Clarendon Memorial Hospital. The aunt told deputies the gun is always kept in a cabinet but that the older child somehow managed to get the gun. According to reports, the shooting is being treated as an accident.

Efforts to reach Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett and deputies from the Clarendon County Sheriff ’s Office were unsuccessful Tuesday and Wednesday, nor was a report made available to The Item by the office. State laws made to protect the public’s right to know require police reports to be released when requested.

“He’s recovering very fast,” said Phillip McGrew, the boy’s fa-

ther, late Wednesday afternoon.

Beaver said one of the boy’s IVs has been removed, and the other had been disconnected by Wednesday afternoon.

“We’re hoping to have his drainage tubes taken out (today),” she said.

Doctors are treating the boy for infection as a precaution.

“The nurses, doctors and everyone at the hospital have taken exceptional care of him,” McGrew said. “He’s a strong little guy.”

Beaver said the child may be able to come home in a few days.

“We’re not out of the woods yet, but we’re taking it one day at a time,” she said.

“We continue to ask for prayers for our little miracle.”

Reach Robert J. Baker at (803) 7741211.

RATES from Page A1 takes a few seconds more to get there,” Sumter Fire Chief Karl Ford said.

Local firefighters first received information about the new ISO standards at the state firefighters’ convention in Myrtle Beach earlier this summer, but the issue has come to attention now as more homeowners are being informed of the changes by their insurance companies and how they affect them.

County Administrator Gary Mixon gave a report on the new standards to Sumter County Council on Tuesday, after some council members started receiving calls from constituents about the issue. Mixon warned residents might start seeing a “significant change” to their ratings and told council members to direct callers to the fire department to see if anything can be done to reduce their costs.

Ford said he’s gotten five or six calls from concerned residents even before the council meeting. One man’s insurance rate jumped from less than $1,000 to $3,000 after the new standards went into effect.

“We got it knocked down to $1,400,” Ford said, “so it’s still a little higher but not that high.”

One problem officials have noticed is a difference in how the standard is measured for homes inside and outside the city limits.

Companies apparently set the rates for houses in the unincorporated portions of Sumter County based on the closest county station, even if a city station is closer. In those cases, Ford said it’s

fairly easy for the fire department to set insurers straight.

“We can show them in those cases we render automatic aid, since we are a combined county department,” he said.

Because of their proximity to city fire stations, homeowners in Fire District 1, which covers an area within a three-mile radius of the Sumter city limits, shouldn’t see big increases. Residents of Fire District 2, which covers the rest of the county and is already rated differently by the ISO, could see more substantial changes. In those cases, nothing short of building a new fire station might be able to affect the new rate.

But Ford stresses only a few homeowners are likely to see any change in their insurance rates under the new standards, mostly in more outlying areas away from any existing fire station. But mostly the chief does worry about the effect changes could have in the future.

“This could limit development in some of these areas of the county,” he said. “Insurance companies just see it as an easy avenue to make more money.”

Anyone who sees a change in their insurance rates can contact the Sumter Fire Department at (803) 4362600 to find out if anything can be done.

“If they notify headquarters, we can send their insurance company a letter or give them the information they need to send them,” Ford said.

Independent Studies show that homes lose 20% to 40% of their heating and cooling through leaky air ducts.

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91°

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Chance of rain: 50%

SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Today, 5:30 p.m., registration / election office (county courthouse, first floor, Room 114-C)

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ARIES (March 21-April LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): the last word in astrology 19): Don’t sit around Visit a place you’ve never when you should be been before. An eugenia LAST out searching for opportunity to work in something unique. You an unfamiliar place will can pick up interesting enable you to use your items and information if you shop or make skills more diversely. a point to talk to people you encounter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t stifle your TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be faced feelings, especially when it comes to love with personal adjustments, but try not to and romance. Share your thoughts and you act irrationally. Anger won’t solve what’s will find ways to make your life unique, bothering you. Address issues tactfully and affordable and stress-free. with thoughtful solutions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Hard work will pride cause you to fall short of what’s being pay the bills. Stay away from fast cash asked of you. Positive personal changes will schemes or people trying to take pay off and can lead to a better standard of advantage of you or your skills. Focus on living. home, family and how you can cut costs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A money idea CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plan to do you have will be well received. Look for something you enjoy. Expand your partners that have something to interests. Sign up for something that will contribute, and avoid those wanting to help you feel good about yourself and the take advantage of your talent, skills and direction in which you’re heading. expertise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Problems will surface AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t wait for if you neglect your chores or disappoint someone to take over. Use your inventive someone. Physical injury will put a damper imagination to initiate whatever it takes to on your ability to live up to your promises. get your idea up and running.

Nurture an important relationship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look over VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take action, offer pending settlements, contracts or legal solutions and stay out of trouble. Emotional matters, and you will find a loophole or issues will surface if you aren’t willing to information that can help you bring them compromise or spend time with someone to a head. Money is heading your way from who loves you and needs a little attention. an unusual source.

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PICK 3 WEDNESDAY: 5-2-7 AND 7-1-2 PICK 4 WEDNESDAY: 6-3-2-8 AND 5-0-3-6 PALMETTO CASH 5 WEDNESDAY: 17-20-29-32-36 POWERUP: 3 CAROLINA CASH 6 MONDAY: 4-15-24-29-30-33 MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY: 2-12-18-54-56 MEGABALL: 1 MEGAPLIER: 3 POWERBALL NUMBERS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME

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Monarchs continue to build

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Wilson Hall quarterback William Kinney, back center, looks to lead the unbeaten Barons past SCISA rival Thomas Sumter Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at General Field. Wilson Hall is 2-0 on the season while the Generals are 0-2.

Different perspectives Wilson Hall looks to go 3-0 with win at TSA

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com Another week, another big win and another mantra the Wilson Hall football team is striving toward.

After a 20-point victory against Augusta Christian to open the season, the Barons followed it with a dominant 60-7 win over Pinewood Prep last Friday to imLANE prove to 2-0 overall and 2-0 in SCISA 3A. “We weren’t perfect, but we were pretty doggone good last week,” WH head coach Bruce Lane said. “One of the things we talk about here is chasing perfection, and hoping that will help us achieve excellence.”

The Barons have been nothing short of excellent so

Young Generals eyeing first victory of season

far this season and at least record-wise they’ll try to stay perfect on Friday when they travel to Dalzell to face rival Thomas Sumter Academy at General Field at 7:30 p.m.

Lane is likely hoping for a repeat performance from the Pinewood game. Wilson Hall scored on all six of its firsthalf possessions and the defense forced four turnovers in a dominant outing.

“Teams usually take their biggest steps from week one to week two, and I think we did that,” Lane said. “We were very solid in all three phases of the game. We scored early, got some turnovers on defense and we didn’t allow the big play.”

The Barons have used a balanced offensive attack in the first two weeks. Quarterback William Kinney has

Thomas Sumter Academy head football coach Troy Kessinger likens this season to his first in Dalzell.

The Generals are a young, inexperienced group that in many ways is learning how to play the game at a high level, Kessinger said.

“There’s going to be some growing pains, but our goal is to get better every week and hopefully come on strong at the end like we did my first year here.

“We’ve done that so far and hopefully we can continue to improve.”

KESSINGER Each week will be a different challenge, with perhaps the greatest challenge coming on Friday as the Generals get set to host Wilson Hall at 7:30 p.m. at General Field.

The Barons sport a 2-0 record after crushing their first two SCISA 3A foes by a combined 93-20 score.

Thomas Sumter is 0-2 after a rough opening game against 3A Orangeburg Prep and then a disappointing 40-34 loss to Spartanburg Christian last week.

The Generals held a 10-point lead with about nine minutes to go in the game, but Spartanburg pulled off back-to-back scoring drives to snatch the victory away.

SEE BARONS, PAGE B3

SEE GENERALS, PAGE B3

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS Jdriggers@theitem.com

Johnson denies any wrongdoing in spinout

SEE MONARCHS, PAGE B3

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Junior Varsity Football Sumter at Lakewood, 6 p.m.

Crestwood at Wilson, 6 p.m.

Manning at Lake City, 6 p.m.

Lee Central at Hartsville, 6 p.m.

Northside Christian at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m.

Hammond at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Dorchester, 7 p.m.

The King’s Academy at Robert E. Lee, 6 p.m.

Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 6 p.m.

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

East Clarendon at Creek Bridge, 6 p.m.

Hammond at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m.

Varsity Girls Tennis Sumter at Hartsville, 5 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Manning, 4 p.m.

Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, TBA Wilson Hall at Holly Hill, 3:30 p.m.

Orangeburg Prep at Thomas Sumter (at Palmetto Tennis Center), 4 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball Lower Richland, Lake City at Sumter 5:30 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m.

Wilson at East Clarendon, 7 pm.

Dorchester at Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m.

Florence Christian at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m.

Sumter Christian at South Pointe Christian, 5 p.m.

Junior Varsity Volleyball Lower Richland, Lake City at Sumter 5:30 p.m.

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

Dorchester at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m.

Florence Christian at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m.

Sumter Christian at South Pointe Christian, 4 p.m.

Spurrier, USC not taking Vandy lightly

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson denied any wrongdoing in the Chase fielddeciding race at Richmond International Raceway over the weekend that has been marred by controversy.

JOHNSON Johnson defended himself one day after fellow driver Clint Bowyer said his spinout at Richmond was no difBOWYER ferent than when a Johnson mishap brought out a caution earlier in the race.

“Clint brought it up from what I’ve been able to NEWMAN see and read,” Johnson said Wednesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I think he was just having a bad

Tony Felder thinks his Manning High School football team has gotten better through each of its first three games. He hopes that trend continues on Friday when the Monarchs play host to Lake City at Ramsey Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m.

“I think we’re getting better each week,” said FELDER Felder, the veteran head coach who has Manning off to a 2-1 start in his first season.

“The last two games our defense has had shutouts; offensively we’ve been able to put up some points the last two games. Our goal is to get better from week to week, and I think we’ve done that so far.”

After opening the season with a 18-13 loss to Timberland in Week Zero, the Monarchs have followed it with a 76-0 victory

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimmie Johnson (48) has sparks trailing him as David Stremme (30) follows during the Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va. on Saturday. Johnson denies any wrongdoing in a wreck that occurred. After reviewing the race, NASCAR decided Ryan Newman is in the Chase for the Cup field and Martin Truex Jr. is out.

day. And as things kept piling on, he just tried to suck someone else into the mix with him.”

Bowyer’s spin ended Ryan Newman’s bid to win the race and make the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field and instead helped Michael Waltrip Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. land a berth. NASCAR, however, determined that MWR had manipulated the race and replaced Truex

with Newman in addition to punishing MWR. The implication by Bowyer was that Johnson spun intentionally with 55 laps remaining to assist the Chase chances of Jeff Gordon, Johnson’s teammate at Hendrick Motorsports.

Johnson blamed a flat tire for his caution and pointed out correctly that Gordon already was on pit road when it occurred.

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COLUMBIA— Vanderbilt is a team Steve Spurrier takes seriously.

After South Carolina’s 41-30 loss to Georgia, Spurrier warned that the Gamecocks need to take everyone seriously to have a chance to accomplish the lofty goals set for the season.

“Vanderbilt is a good team,” Spurrier said Tuesday.

SPURRIER “James Franklin and his staff really do a good job, they really do. Their players are well-disciplined.

They don’t make a lot of mistakes in coverages.

They’re where they’re supposed to be all the time. That’s one big reason they’ve won so many games the last couple of years. They won nine last year. Of course, they played us down to the

wire. We were very fortunate last year to get out with a 17-13 win.”

The Gamecocks have won four straight against Vanderbilt, but none have been easy. Most have gone deep into the fourth quarter before being decided.

“They’re coming in here looking to beat — I read they haven’t beat us, Georgia, or Florida yet,” said Spurrier. “They think this is the year they’re going to beat some of the top teams in the East.

Hopefully it’s not this week, but they’re a good team.”

Spurrier has made his feelings known about the Georgia game, which left the Gamecocks facing an uphill climb to win the SEC East Division and dropped them from No. 6 to No. 14 in the USA TODAY coaches poll. He is determined to make sure the breakdowns, most on defense, will not SEE USC, PAGE B4

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 7:30 a.m. -- LPGA Golf: Evian Championship First Round from Evian-les-Bains, France (GOLF).

Noon -- NASCAR Racing: NASCAR Now Sprint Cup Series Chase for the Championship Media Day Special (ESPNEWS).

12:30 p.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour KLM Open First Round from Zandvoort, Netherlands (GOLF).

12:30 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Miami (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: BMW Championship First Round from Lake Forest, Ill. (GOLF).

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

6:30 p.m. -- Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship First Round from Columbus, Ohio (GOLF).

7 p.m. -- High School Football: C.E. Murray at Kingstree (FTC NOW).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Boston at Tampa Bay or New York Yankees at Baltimore (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh (WGN).

7:30 p.m. -- College Football: Texas Christian at Texas Tech (ESPN).

7:30 p.m. -- College Football: Troy at Arkansas State (ESPNU).

7:30 p.m. -- College Football: Tulane at Louisiana Tech (FOX SPORTS 1).

8 p.m. -- International Basketball: FIBA Americas Championship Gold-Medal Game from Caracas, Venezuela -- Mexico vs. Puerto Rico (ESPN2).

8 p.m. -- NFL Football: New York Jets at New England (NFL NETWORK).

9 p.m. -- Women’s College Volleyball: California-Irvine at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

10:30 p.m. -- WNBA Basketball: Minnesota at Los Angeles (NBA TV).

MLB STANDINGS American League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 88 58 .603 – Tampa Bay 78 65 .545 81/2 Baltimore 77 67 .535 10 New York 77 68 .531 101/2 Toronto 67 77 .465 20 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 83 62 .572 – Cleveland 77 67 .535 51/2 Kansas City 76 69 .524 7 Minnesota 63 80 .441 19 Chicago 58 86 .403 241/2 West Division W L Pct GB Oakland 83 61 .576 – Texas 81 63 .563 2 Los Angeles 68 76 .472 15 Seattle 65 80 .448 181/2 Houston 49 96 .338 341/2 Tuesday’s Games Kansas City 6, Cleveland 3 N.Y. Yankees 7, Baltimore 5 L.A. Angels 12, Toronto 6 Boston 2, Tampa Bay 0 Pittsburgh 5, Texas 4 Detroit 9, Chicago White Sox 1 Minnesota 4, Oakland 3 Houston 13, Seattle 2 Wednesday’s Games Kansas City 6, Cleveland 2 Pittsburgh 7, Texas 5 L.A. Angels 5, Toronto 4 N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, late Boston at Tampa Bay, late Detroit at Chicago White Sox, late Oakland at Minnesota, late Houston at Seattle, late Today’s Games Oakland (Griffin 13-9) at Minnesota (Diamond 5-10), 1:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Huff 2-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 7-7), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 6-6) at Toronto (Happ 4-5), 7:07 p.m.

Boston (Peavy 11-5) at Tampa Bay (Hellickson 11-8), 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 8-5) at Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 4-12), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Kansas City at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

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

National League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 87 57 .604 – Washington 75 69 .521 12 Philadelphia 66 78 .458 21 New York 64 79 .448 221/2 Miami 53 90 .371 331/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 84 60 .583 – Pittsburgh 83 61 .576 1 Cincinnati 82 64 .562 3 Milwaukee 62 81 .434 211/2 Chicago 62 82 .431 22 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 85 59 .590 – Arizona 72 72 .500 13 San Diego 66 77 .462 181/2 Colorado 67 79 .459 19 San Francisco 65 80 .448 201/2 Tuesday’s Games San Diego 8, Philadelphia 2 Atlanta 4, Miami 3 Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati 1 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 3 Pittsburgh 5, Texas 4 St. Louis 4, Milwaukee 2 L.A. Dodgers 5, Arizona 3, 11 innings Colorado 9, San Francisco 8 Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Pittsburgh 7, Texas 5 San Francisco 4, Colorado 3 Philadelphia 4, San Diego 2 Miami 5, Atlanta 2 Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 0 Milwaukee at St. Louis, late Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, late Today’s Games Atlanta (A.Wood 3-3) at Miami (Eovaldi 3-6), 12:40 p.m.

Washington (Roark 5-0) at N.Y. Mets (Ha-

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Chicago Cubs (Rusin 2-3) at Pittsburgh (Locke 9-5), 7:05 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 3-7) at Philadelphia (Halladay 3-4), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Thornburg 1-1) at St. Louis (J. Kelly 8-3), 8:15 p.m.

San Francisco (M.Cain 8-9) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 14-3), 10:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

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

San Diego at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.

Seattle at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

NFL STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 1 0 0 1.000 23 Miami 1 0 0 1.000 23 N.Y. Jets 1 0 0 1.000 18 Buffalo 0 1 0 .000 21 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 1 0 0 1.000 21 Houston 1 0 0 1.000 31 Tennessee 1 0 0 1.000 16 Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 2 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 21 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 .000 9 Baltimore 0 1 0 .000 27 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 10 West W L T Pct PF Kansas City 1 0 0 1.000 28 Denver 1 0 0 1.000 49 San Diego 0 1 0 .000 28 Oakland 0 1 0 .000 17 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 33 Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 36 Washington 0 1 0 .000 27 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 31 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 1 0 0 1.000 23 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 17 Carolina 0 1 0 .000 7 Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 17 North W L T Pct PF Detroit 1 0 0 1.000 34 Chicago 1 0 0 1.000 24 Green Bay 0 1 0 .000 28 Minnesota 0 1 0 .000 24 West W L T Pct PF St. Louis 1 0 0 1.000 27 San Francisco 1 0 0 1.000 34 Seattle 1 0 0 1.000 12 Arizona 0 1 0 .000 24 Today N.Y. Jets at New England, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday Dallas at Kansas City, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m.

Washington at Green Bay, 1 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m.

St. Louis at Atlanta, 1 p.m.

San Diego at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Miami at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 4:05 p.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m.

Jacksonville at Oakland, 4:25 p.m.

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

San Francisco at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

Monday Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:40 p.m.

PA 21 10 17 23 PA 17 28 9 28 PA 24 16 49 23 PA 2 27 31 21 PA 27 31 33 36 PA 17 18 12 23 PA 24 21 34 34 PA 24 28 7 27

TOP 25 SCHEDULE Top 25 Football Schedule The Associated Press (Subject to change) Today No. 24 TCU at Texas Tech, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14 No. 1 Alabama at No. 6 Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m.

No. 2 Oregon vs. Tennessee, 3:30 p.m.

No. 4 Ohio St. at California, 7 p.m.

No. 5 Stanford at Army, Noon No. 7 Louisville at Kentucky, Noon No. 8 LSU vs. Kent State, 7 p.m.

No. 10 Florida State vs. Nevada, 3:30 p.m.

No. 11 Michigan vs. Akron, Noon No. 12 Oklahoma St. vs. Lamar, 7:30 p.m.

No. 13 South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt, 7 p.m.

No. 14 Oklahoma vs. Tulsa, Noon No. 16 UCLA at No. 23 Nebraska, Noon No. 17 Northwestern vs. Western Michigan, 9 p.m.

No. 19 Washington vs. Illinois at Chicago, 6 p.m.

No. 20 Wisconsin at Arizona State, 10:30 p.m.

No. 21 Notre Dame at Purdue, 8 p.m.

No. 25 Mississippi at Texas, 8 p.m.

WNBA STANDINGS

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB z-Chicago 22 9 .710 – x-Atlanta 17 14 .548 5 x-Indiana 15 17 .469 71/2 x-Washington 15 17 .469 71/2 New York 11 21 .344 111/2 Connecticut 8 23 .258 14 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB z-Minnesota 25 7 .781 – x-Los Angeles 22 10 .688 3 x-Phoenix 18 13 .581 61/2 x-Seattle 15 17 .469 10 San Antonio 11 21 .344 14 Tulsa 11 21 .344 14 x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference Tuesday’s Games Washington 69, Indiana 67 Phoenix 80, New York 76 Minnesota 73, Seattle 60 Wednesday’s Games Atlanta at Connecticut, late Phoenix at Chicago, late Today’s Games Seattle at Tulsa, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Alice Drive tops Hillcrest 36-24 Zion Vaughn had a 70-yard interception return, 180 yards rushing and scored two other touchdowns to help lead the Alice Drive Middle School football team to a 36-24 victory over Hillcrest on Wednesday at the AD field.

Rashad Hasty had three 2-point conversions and a 45yard touchdown pass for the Hawks. DJ Smith added a 2-yard touchdown run.

For Hillcrest, Sheddrick Ervin had 95 yards rushing and a 2-point conversion. Josh Simon had 44 yards on the ground and TD runs of 4 and 5 yards along with a pair of conversions.

Chris Simon had 65 yards rushing and a 42-yard score.

Alice Drive travels to Mayewood on Wednesday for a 5 p.m. game while Hillcrest will travel to Bates.

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Travon Caldwell had three touchdowns and 188 yards rushing to help lead Furman Middle School past Chestnut Oaks 24-0 on Wednesday at Craig Field.

Tiquarius Brown had three 2-point conversions and 16 tackles for the Indians. Jason Douglas had one quarterback sack.

Furman travels to Ebenezer on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

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Jordan Frierson had 72 yards rushing, a touchdown and a 2-point conversion run to lead Mayewood Middle School to a 14-8 victory over Ebenezer on Wednesday at the Mayewood Field.

Jaron Richardson also had a touchdown run and Jovante Jones added another 45 yards rushing for the Vikings.

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Jamar Holliday led the defense with four sacks and Rufus McCray added three solo tackles.

Mayewood will host Alice Drive on Wednesday.

VARSITY SWIMMING SHS GIRLS 2ND, BOYS 5TH

Sumter High School’s girls team finished second and the boys team fifth in a 7-team meet on Tuesday at Sumter Aquatics Center.

In the girls meet, the Lady Gamecocks’ Haley Stewart won the 200-yard freestyle event in 2 minutes, 09.62 seconds, while Vanessa Graves won the 200 individual medley in 2:39.01. Also winning for SHS was the 200 medley relay team of Alena Stanley, Tabitha Simonson, Graves, and Madison Frazier in 2:15.40.

Second-place finishers for Sumter were Stewart in the 100 butterfly, Simonson in the 500 freestyle, Hailey Cook in the 100 backstroke and the 200 free relay team of Stewart, Jessica McNeill, Frazier, and Stanley.

In the boys meet, SHS didn’t win an individual event, but finished second in four of the 11 events. The 200 medley relay and the 400 free relay teams both finished second. The swimmers on both teams are Will Stallings, David Pyon, Dalton Kirkhart, and Michael Boster.

Matthew Gentry was second in the 200 individual medley and Stallings was second in the 100 butterfly.

Other participants in the meet included West Florence, South Florence, Hartsville, Governor’s School, Latta and Cheraw.

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TURBEVILLE — Sumter High School opened its season with a 4-3 victory over East Clarendon on Tuesday at the EC courts.

The Lady Wolverines were also playing their season opener.

SINGLES 1 --- Knight (S) defeated Keefe 6-2, 6-2.

2 -- Mickey (S) defeated Coker 6-0, 6-0.

3 -- Jones (S) defeated Evans 3-6, 6-3, 10-5.

4 -- Pate (EC) defeated Mulholland (S) 6-4, 6-3.

5 -- Lineburger (EC) defeated Brown (S) 6-2, 6-2.

DOUBLES 1 -- Knight/Mickey (S) defeated Keefe/Coker 6-0, 6-1.

2 -- East Clarendon won by forfeit.

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Wilson Hall improved to 2-0 in SCISA Region II-3A with a 7-2 victory over Florence Christian on Tuesday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

The Lady Barons are 5-2 on the season.

SINGLES 1 -- Cuthew (FC) defeated Hendrix 6-1, 6-2.

2 -- Lecher (WH) defeated Player 6-1, 6-3.

3 -- Segars (WH) defeated Edwards 6-2, 6-0.

4 -- Stewart (WH) defeated Brih 6-0, 6-3.

5 -- Beasley (WH) defeated Cogan 6-0, 6-0.

6 -- Spencer (WH) defeated Wood 6-0, 6-0.

DOUBLES 1 -- Cuthew/Edwards (FC) defeated Hendrix/Stewart 8-0.

2 -- Beasley/Munn (WH) defeated Player/Brih 8-3.

3 -- Spencer/Clifton (WH) defeated Wood/Hudson 8-0.

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Thomas Sumter Academy defeated Robert E. Lee Academy 9-0 on Tuesday at Palmetto Tennis Center.

The Lady Generals improved to 3-1 on the season.

SINGLES 1 -- St. Cyr (TSA) defeated Kirven 8-0.

2 -- Kistler (TSA) defeated Reynolds 8-0.

3-- Edenfield (TSA) defeated Harris 8-0.

4 -- Vice (TSA) defeated Estep 8-0.

5 -- Townsend (TSA) defeated Grooms 8-0 6 -- Houser (TSA) won by forfeit DOUBLES 1 -- St. Cyr /Townsend won by forfeit.

2 -- Kistler/Edenfield defeated Kirven/Reynolds 8-1.

3 -- Vice/Houser defeated Harris/Estep 8-1.

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Fernandez leads Marlins past Braves MIAMI — In his season finale, Miami Marlins rookie sensation Jose Fernandez pitched seven innings, hit his first major-league homer and engaged in a standoff with the annoyed Atlanta Braves that cleared both benches and bullpens.

When he had completed his eventful evening, Fernandez slowly walked off the mound one last time, removing his cap as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Two relievers pitched the final two innings, and the woeful Marlins beat the playoff-bound Braves 5-2.

The game was the last of the season for the demonstrative 21-year-old Fernandez because he passed his 170-inning limit set by the Marlins.

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CINCINNATI — Devin Mesoraco hit his first home run in more than a month and Jack Hannahan added his first career pinch-hit homer as the Cincinnati Reds avoided being swept by the last-place Chicago Cubs with a 6-0 win on Wednesday.

the game’s first pitch, James Shields dominated after a shaky first inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2 on Wednesday in a matchup of teams fighting for an American League playoff spot.

ANGELS BLUE JAYS

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Miami’s Jose Fernandez hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against Atlanta on Wednesday in the Marlins’ 5-2 victory in Miami.

GIANTS ROCKIES

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SAN FRANCISCO — Marco Scutaro and Brandon Belt hit consecutive RBI singles in the eighth inning to help the San Francisco Giants edge the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday.

PHILLIES PADRES

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PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee pitched eight sharp innings and Freddy Galvis had three hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on

Wednesday night.

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TORONTO — Kole Calhoun hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, C.J. Wilson won his eighth straight decision and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Wednesday night.

YANKEES’ JETER DONE FOR YEAR

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BALTIMORE — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

Jeter last played Saturday against Boston.

He was removed for a pinch runner after hurting his left ankle, and although a CT scan was negative, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that the shortstop will be shut down for the season.

CLEVELAND — Alex Gordon homered on

From wire reports

INTERLEAGUE PIRATES RANGERS

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Clint Barmes homered and drew a basesloaded walk as the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game series sweep in an interleague matchup of wild-card leaders with a 7-5 victory Wednesday over the slumping Texas Rangers.

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Swinney said Peake suffered PEAKE the injury in a simple non contact drill. The MRI was read Wednesday and it revealed a torn ACL.

Peake had eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown in two games so far this year, second on the Clemson team to Sammy Watkins in both receptions and yards.

OSU’S MILLER NOT CLEARED FOR CAL

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With less than 72 hours before No. 4 Ohio State plays at California, the status of injured Buckeyes quarterback Braxton Miller is still uncertain.

Coach Urban Meyer said Miller got in a little work at

Wednesday’s practice but then had another session of rehab for his injured left knee.

YAHOO: 5 SEC STARS RECEIVED PAYOUTS

Five Southeastern Conference players received improper benefits during their college careers, including former Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

The Yahoo report Wednesday cited text messages and financial records of former Alabama defensive end Lu-

ther Davis and an unnamed NFL source who said Davis was a go-between for the players with NFL agents and financial advisers.

The players named in the report were Fluker, who started on two national championship teams, Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray and defensive end Maurice Couch, Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and wide receiver Chad Bumphis.

ACADEMIC FRAUD COMMON AT OKLA. STATE

STILLWATER, Okla. — More than a dozen Oklahoma State football players admitted to academic misconduct over the past decade, including receiving exam answers in advance, passing classes for little or no work and using tutors who completed work for them, according to a Sports Illustrated article released Wednesday.

From wire reports

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Saints looking for more consistency against Wardlaw

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The Clarendon Hall 8-man football team has seen two extremes in the first two weeks of the season. The Saints opened the year with a 74-14 vicCARLISLE tory over St. John’s Christian only to follow it up with a 50-8 loss to W.W. King last week. “I think we thought we were better than we really were,� Clarendon Hall head coach Billy Carlisle said his of team’s attitude after the first game. “The coaches tried to tell them differently, but I think they found out more of their true identity (against King). “They were ready for us, and we weren’t ready for them,� he added. “I think it opened up our eyes for us.�

The Saints may not want to see what’s coming though. They play host to defending SCISA 8-man state champion Wardlaw on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Carlisle likes the way his team has been preparing this week though. “We’ve had a good week of practice this week,� said Carlisle, whose team will be playing its second

straight Region II game. “We’re just trying to get better on both sides of the football. We’ve moved a few guys around in order to try and do that.�

Clarendon Hall has put some smaller, but quicker, players on the offensive line and has moved tight end Daniel Pappas to fullback. So instead of using speeding backs Tilton McCrea and Gavin Allan in the backfield at the same time, they will alternate in the backfield with Pappas. “That will keep them fresher, and I think the moves will help us have better blocking schemes,� Carlisle said.

Wardlaw is off to a 2-0 start and has had no problem producing points. The Patriots opened the year with a 72-48 win over Charleston Collegiate and followed it with a 70-30 triumph over Laurens Academy. “They’ve got two really good backs and we can’t let them get to the outside,� Carlisle said. “If they get to the corner there aren’t too many guys in our league who can catch them. “Against King, 30 of the points we allowed came off one mistake,� he added. “We can’t make many mistakes because in 8-man football if you break down on defense the runner can go a long way.�

PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Friday Lakewood at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Wilson at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m.

Lake City at Manning, 7:30 p.m.

Hartsville at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m.

Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.

Burke at Scott’s Branch, 7:30 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Laurence Manning at Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at The King’s Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Wardlaw at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m.

MONARCHS from Page B1 over Scott’s Branch and a 47-0 win over Marion last week.

The running game has been the key to Manning’s success to date. John Maddox, Raquan Bennett and Dontavivous Conyers have been sharing action in the backfield. Maddox has had two 100-yard rushing games, picking up 102 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries against Timberland and 116 yards and three TDs on five carries against Scott’s Branch.

Conyers had a huge game against Marion, rushing for 176 yards and two scores on just four carries. Bennett, who rushed for almost 2,000 yards last season, has yet to crack the century mark, but has scored three touchdowns in each of the last two games. “With those three, it makes it hard on the defenses of the other teams,� Felder said. “They can’t just key on one running back; they have to worry about all three. If we have one who isn’t doing that well, we can go to another one.�

Lake City is off to a 0-2 start and has struggled offensively against two higher classification opponents. The 2A Panthers lost to 4A South Florence 44-0 to open the season and fell to 3A Socastee 41-6 last week.

Felder isn’t reading anything into the numbers of the first few games for either team. “Lake City is always a tough game for Manning,� said Felder, whose team is a 3A school. “We didn’t get off to a good start against them last year (in a 41-13 victory); we finally got things going in the second quarter. “They are always going to be competitive with us,� he added. “We’ve got to be ready to play.�

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Panthers will target Bills’ secondary

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE— Cam Newton isn’t panicking after one bad week.

Newton said Wednesday he doesn’t have an issue with new offensive coordinator Mike Shula’s play calling, even after being limited to a careerlow 125 yards passing in the NFL season opener.

Newton believes the Panthers will make adjustments Sunday at Buffalo, saying the team “absolutely� plans to target the Bills injury-plagued secondary and take a few more shots downfield in the passing game.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera on Monday called Carolina’s offensive approach too conservative in the team’s 12-7 loss to Seattle.

Newton said it’s not his job to question the play calls, saying “whether it’s 50 shot plays downfield, 50 slants or 50 running plays, my job is set on each and every play. I want to be part of the solution rather than the problem.�

Tight end Greg Olsen said it would be a mistake to read too much into Carolina’s 12-7 loss Sunday. “Our offense has been built on a vertical passing game with big, chunk plays being a big part of that the last two years,�

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Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass under pressure from Seattle’s Benson Mayowa (95) during the Panthers’ 12-7 loss on Sunday in Charlotte. Newton said he’ll be more aggressive against the Bills’ secondary after a more conservative approach against the Seahawks.

Olsen said. “I don’t think that’s going to change.�

Newton has one of the strongest arms in the league and this could be a week to play to that strength.

Buffalo’s defensive secondary lacked experienced depth before the season began and the Bills depth only got thinner following injuries to key players.

They’re playing without top cornerback, Stephon Gilmore, who is expected to miss another two weeks with a broken left hand, and on Sunday lost No. 3 cornerback Ron Brooks to a broken foot. There’s still uncer-

tainty as to when Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd will be ready to play.

Last week New England’s Tom Brady completed 29 of 52 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-21 win over the Bills.

Newton said the Buffalo secondary “still has talented guys you can’t overlook� but that his biggest concern is Buffalo’s defensive line led by Mario Williams.

Newton only attempted three passes of more than 10 yards downfield against Seattle.

Newton said after watching the game film he could have taken a

BARONS from Page B1 thrown for 304 and has five combined touchdowns rushing and passing.

Jay Goodson has already ground up 226 yards rushing and has four scores while wide receiver Devin Singleton has come down with seven catches for 156 yards and two scores. “We just have to continue to limit our mistakes offensively and really focus on coming out

prepared and ready to play,�

Lane said. “Defensively, we just have to avoid the big play.�

Lane is hoping his squad can do that against TSA. The Generals have faced Orangeburg Prep, one of the top 3A schools in the state, and Spartanburg Christian – coming out with a 0-2 overall mark.

But the Generals made strides last week, especially on

GENERALS from Page B1 “That was very disappointing,� Kessinger said. “We played better. We blocked better. We just still struggled with positioning on defense and making tackles.�

The Generals have allowed 84 points in two games, and defensively they’ve struggled across the board at times. “Not in position, not setting the edge, not getting a pass rush, not covering well,� Kessinger said. “Some of those things are on us as coaches, but our players have to understand that when they’re in a contain position, they’ve got to do it.�

That will be especially true this week as TSA looks to slow down a Barons team averaging

few more chances going deep but that for the most part he felt good that he made the right decisions. “You always go back and say I could have done this better or that better, but as a whole I felt the decisions that I made in critical situations were good,� Newton said.

Panthers receiver Steve Smith continued to throw his support behind Shula saying his play calling was balanced.

He pointed out that last year the Panthers averaged 37 pass plays and 19 runs per game.

the offensive side. Jordan Adams had over 100 yards rushing, giving him 162 for the season, and quarterback Drew Stengel accounted for four scores. “Coach Kessinger always has his team ready to play, so we know we’ll have to come out strong,� Lane said. “They’re doing some things differently offensively than in the past. I know they’re dealing with some injuries, but they looked really good last week.�

372.5 yards per game with 220.5 of that coming on the ground. “They’ve got a lot of experience and they’re a very sound group,� Kessinger said. “They’re going to be a challenge and hopefully we can continue to make strides on both sides of the ball.�

The Generals did have a much better offensive game against Spartanburg. Jordan Adams rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown while quarterback Drew Stengel added two more rushing TDs and threw for two more scores. “Definitely some improvement,� Kessinger said. “Started out a little slow, but we were able to run the ball and throw the ball a little bit. “We just have to continue to make the plays – not really the big, splashy plays, but the ones that move the chains and keep drives alive for us.�

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JESSIE WILSON Jessie Wilson, affectionately known as “TTar,� was born Sept. 4, 1958, in Sumter. He was the beloved son of the late Henry Jr. and Alice Coe Wilson. On Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, the death angel WILSON came to Tuomey Regional Medical Center to escort “T� to his eternal rest.

Jessie received his education in the Sumter County public schools, graduating from Sumter High School Class of 1976. He attended Morris College for nearly two years and briefly served in the United States Navy. He was an avid reader and was excellent in math. He loved music and enjoyed playing the bass guitar. “T� was also an excellent athlete during his high school days. “T� loved to engage in conversation about baseball, basketball and especially football. He would often give Tra’shad, his nephew, pointers on how to gain yards on the football field. Even though he appeared to be quiet, he was a wealth of knowledge. His cherished memories are embedded deeply within our hearts.

Jessie is survived by his wife, Brenda BrownWilson; a daughter, Tia;

a son, Brian; and two grandchildren. His memory will be cherished by his loving sister, Dr. Sonja WilsonMurphy; nieces, Carolyn Wilson-Baker and Tameka (Stacy) Brogdon-Jett of Sumter; nephews, Marcus Murphy, Jamaal and Trevor Jackson, all of Sumter; aunts, Gracie Dell Lyde, Mary Francis Blackmon of Darlington, Thelma Mae Jones of Charlotte, N.C., Mildred Coe and Cozetta Coe of New York, Sondra (Buford) Wilson of Mayesville and Lou Ella Benton of Sumter; uncles, Donald (Beverly) Wilson and Albert Wilson of Baltimore, Md.; grandnieces and nephews; special relatives, Jessie Watson of Delaware, James Benton of New York, Geraldine Crosland of New York, James Coe and Jacqueline Lyde of Darlington; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Henry Wilson Jr.; three brothers, Isaac (Bossie), Wayne (Ducey) and Willie Wilson; one nephew, Donte’ Walker; maternal grandparents, Jessie and Grace Coe; paternal grandparents, Henry and Geneva Wilson; four uncles, Jessie and Allen Coe and Leroy and Robert Wilson; and four aunts, Betty Coe, Dorothy Williams, Elizabeth Brown and Queen Esther King.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Cathedral Ministries Church, 60 Oswego Highway, Sumter, with the Rev. Anthony Gibson, pastor, the Rev. Ricky Simmons, eulogist, Elder William Hairston, presiding, assisted

by Minister Derek Spann, the Rev. Eston Wells Jr. and Evangelist Gadie White.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of his sister, Dr. Sonja Wilson Murphy, 1039 Huddersfield Drive, Sumter.

The funeral procession will leave at 12:30 p.m. from the home of his sister.

Floral bearers will be nieces, cousins and classmates.

Pallbearers will be nephews, cousins and classmates.

Burial will be in Mayesville Cemetery, Mayesville.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

MARIE T. MICKENS Marie Tindal Mickens departed this life on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at Walter Residential Facility, Sumter.

She was born Oct. 22,

1936, in Sumter, to the late Wallace Sr. and Julia Dicks Tindal. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. She was married to Elder William Mickens of Sumter.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Marilyn Anita Brooks of Georgia; two sons, Leslie Everett Brooks and Nolan Tyrone Mickens; three granddaughters, Sadrina Rochelle (Sergoi) Cruz, Dynasty Mickens and Desaree Mickens; four grandsons, Dr. Carlton Robinson, Jwame Mickens, Robert Moore and Aunfre Micken; two greatgrandsons, Sabrain Zion-Tyler Young and Sabestian Zoe-Taylor; one great-granddaughter, Selena Gabriela Cruz; two sisters, Lillie Mae Tindal Lane and Rebbecca Tindal Davis; one aunt, Addell Dicks; a special nephew, the Rev. James C. (Shirley) Lane; and a host of other relatives.

Viewing will be held today until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Beulah UME Church cemetery with the Rev. James C. Lane and the Rev. Joseph Ricks.

The family is receiving visitors at the home, 1700 London Road, Sumter.

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Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

CYNTHIA P. COCKRELL Cynthia Phillips Cockrell, 65, widow of Edward J. Cockrell, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at her home.

Born in Greenwood, Miss., she was a daughter of the late Herbert Leon Phillips and Mary Evelyn Hoffman Eakin.

Cynthia was a member of Wise Drive Baptist Church, where she formerly served as a Sunday school teacher. She was also a Bible study leader and mentor at Light of Hope Pregnancy Crisis Center. She had recently moved to Lexington to be close to her family. Cynthia loved the Lord, her grandchildren, Robert E. Lee, and children (in that order).

As her brothers chanted the day she was born, “Cynthia Sue, We Love You.�

Survivors include two daughters, Stephanie Perrin (Stan) of San Antonio, Texas, and Christen Weidner (Mike) of Lexington; one son, Michael Cockrell (Lora Leigh) of Oxford, Miss.; four grandchildren, Lauren Morriss, Will Perrin, Jake Weidner and John Michael Weidner; one great-grandchild, Pey-

ton Morriss; two cousins who were like her sisters, Vicki Rochelle of Mississippi and Penny Wiltshire of Texas; a cousin, Steve Hoffman of Mississippi; and two nieces, Kim Cooper of Washington, N.C., and Stacia Phillips of Connecticut.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbie Phillips and Mike Phillips.

A memorial service will be held at noon Friday at Wise Drive Baptist Church with the Rev. Dearld Sterling officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wise Drive Baptist Church, 2751 Wise Drive, Sumter, SC 29150, or to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

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

MARY M. KIRBY Mary Myers Kirby, 75, wife of Perry L. Kirby Sr., died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at her home.

Services will be announced by ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

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NASCAR from Page B1 “If anyone has any questions, just go back and look at the race and you’ll see that our tire blowing was bad for the 24 (of driver Jeff Gordon), bad for the 5 (of driver Kasey Kahne, another Hendrick teammate) — bad for a lot of guys who were coming to pit road,� Johnson said. “The only silver lining for the 24 was that he was preserved on pit road, and was able to get the Lucky Dog (to get back on the lead lap). But even then, you have to start at the tail end (of the lead-lap cars). . There was no benefit.�

At Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, Kyle Busch was asked what he thought of the scandal. “I say you do whatever you’ve got to do to get your team in,�

Busch said of the Chase. “If you’re in that position, and you have multi-team cars, that’s what they’re there for. Some people say I’m full of crap and you’re not supposed to manipulate the end of the race. Just let it play out as it plays out. Let the

best man win. “But, I was in the same position last year. There were ways it could have been manipulated and I could have gotten myself in the Chase. But I didn’t do it.

And I missed the Chase.�

Johnson said NASCAR needs to use more officials and more technology resources, such as television replays and even incar audio, to make better calls during the races. “In the overall issue of officiating, I think we need to expect things and when we get to the Chase time of the year — and really we should have it all year — but NASCAR should have people staffed up instead of downsizing,� Johnson said. “Not only from the aspect of what we’re talking about right here, but also on restarts and a lot of other procedures that take place. “It is tough for the (officials in the scoring) tower to take care of it all. They need other people, qualified people, other resources and technology to make these

USC from Page B1 happen again. “It starts with me,�

Spurrier said. “I’m responsible for everything that goes on around here.

We didn’t look very good.

We’re going to try to get our guys lined up in the right place and let them go play, see if we can play a lot better.�

Spurrier realizes the Gamecocks’ defense will have another challenge, particularly with wide receiver Jordan Matthews,

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Matthews “ is one of the best in the country,

no question about it,�

Spurrier said. “He looks a little bit like (former USC and current NFL receiver) Sidney Rice out there catching passes.�

The USC defense, which was torched for 306 passing yards against

Georgia, has been made aware of Matthews’ presence, spur Sharrod Golightly said. “It is all a team concept,� Golightly said. “If we all work together, it should not be a problem.�

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The Commodores have scored only a field goal in the opening FRANKLIN quarter of their first two games, and that came last week against FCS opponent Austin Peay. They can blame a poor kickoff return and a shanked punt for a slow start against Mississippi in the opener, but they had no such excuses against Austin Peay. “It’s getting guys to understand we’re a blue collar program and you’ve got to play well for four quarters,’’ Franklin said Monday. “We can’t turn it on. We have to play our best ball every single rep, 6 seconds at a time. But there’s no doubt that’s an area if you look at we’ve been really good in the second quarter and we haven’t been good enough in the first, third and fourth quarter.’’

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Johnson also said he was bewildered with NASCAR’s noncall on the final restart, when television replays showed eventual race winner Carl Edwards, running second at the time, clearly beat leader Paul Menard to the start-finish line in a move that Johnson said was almost identical to one he was penalized for earlier in the season, costing him a chance of a win at Dover. “We’ve been working hard to eliminate gray areas and we need to continue down that road,� Johnson added. “I’m shocked there wasn’t a call on it, plain and simple.�

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