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On the same page Allan centerstage at meeting Board, finance committee see need for a new CFO BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Sumter School Board members and privatebusiness leaders who serve on the board’s finance committee agree the district needs to begin a search for a new chief financial officer. Board members and finance committee members made their comments last week, emphasizing the importance of having a seasoned and skilled financial professional on staff to prepare financial statements internally and have proper real-time information available for daily decision-making on a $120 million-plus budget. Finance committee members said the district has lacked a finance professional of that caliber since April 2015, when certified public accoun-

tant Steve Mann left the district. The need for such a finance official to monitor the overall big picture of the school district’s finances and prepare financial reports internally was first made clear by independent auditor Robin Poston when she released her fiscal year 2016 audit report to the board of trustees in December. In that report, Poston revealed the district overspent by $6.2 million in fiscal year 2016 and had an ending general fund balance on June 30, 2016, of $106,449 — a critically low level for a key catch-all fund category, according to Poston. “The finance department is fewer people than

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The financial consultant hired by Sumter School Board of Trustees to guide the district through its current financial crisis will present another update to the board at its regular meeting Monday night, says the board chairman. For Scott Allan, the consultant hired nearly three months ago, it will mark his fourth public presentation to the board. His last presentation on March 13 included a review of activities he has been conducting with district staff to fix this

WHAT: Sumter School Board of Trustees’ meeting WHERE: District office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road WHEN: Monday, 6 p.m.

year’s budget, his implementation of budget safeguards and steps to take to help draft the budget for next fiscal year, which begins July 1. Allan, who is being paid $1,000 per day by the district for his work, reported

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South Carolina’s Chris Silva (30) and Gonzaga’s Johnathan Williams (3) battle for the ball at tipoff during a men’s Final Four semifinal game on Saturday at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Gamecocks made a furious second-half rally before falling 77-73 to the Bulldogs. See Sports, B1, for game stories and photos.

Manufacturers give students fresh look at area industries BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Changing mindsets about industrial and manufacturing careers and planting seeds for the future were the major themes Friday at a manufacturing and technology expo in Sumter for area eighth-graders. About 330 eighth-graders converged on Central Carolina Technical College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center, at 853

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Ben Stephens, at far left, an energy management coordinator for Black River Electric Cooperative, illustrates the dangers of touching a vehicle with a downed power line on it to Tyler Riley and Javmin McCoy of Hillcrest Middle School on Friday. Black River had a booth at the 2017 Manufacturers & Technology Expo at Central Carolina Technical College on Friday. A close-up view of the demonstration is shown above.

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Open house celebrates Bishopville building An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the William Lide Bryant Memorial Agricultural Building, 5 Courthouse Square, Bishopville, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the building. The facility was built to aid the farmers by housing four farm agencies: Clemson Extension, the Soil Conservation Service, the Farmers Home Administration and the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. The building was named for the late William Lide Bryant, the Clemson Agricultural Agent for Lee County from 1943 until his death in 1955. “Scenes of Lee,” photographs by Cindy Welsh, a continuous video of the building’s original ceremony along with vintage photos of farming in Lee County by Joshua Caughman, and items from the original ceremony will be on display. Refreshments will be served. In conjunction with the event, there will be a gallery showing of “Journey to America-The Legacy of Katheren Grishas Clarke,” through her paintings and ceramics at the Bishopville Opera House, 109 N. Main St. For more information, contact Joshua Caughman at (803) 484-5416 or jcaughm@clemson. edu.

Sheriff to give medical marijuana presentation Sheriff Anthony Dennis will give a presentation on the “pros and cons” of legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina at the 10 a.m. Wednesday meeting of Vision in Progress at James E. Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, 129 S. Harvin St. The topic is under discussion in the state legislature. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, call Patty Wilson at (803) 491-4910.

Clarendon District One trustees meet The Clarendon County School District One Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the District Office, 12 S. Church St., Summerton. For more information, call (803) 485-2325.

Group to hold Easter Giveaway in Bishopville The Good Samaritans for All People Inc. will have its Easter Giveaway at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Old Bishopville High School football field on Highway 15. Rev. Eddie Thomas Jr., president of the good Samaritan organization said the event will feature free bags of candy and stuffed animals for the kids, as well as food, clothing and furniture. For more information or to make a donation, call Thomas at (803) 428-4448 or (803) 459-4989.

Obstacle course promotes law enforcement relations BY KASEY MEREDITH intern@theitem.com Children don’t have to enroll in boot camp or Crossfit to experience the field tests that military and law enforcement personnel go through. Instead, they can complete the Battle Buddies obstacle course with those professionals alongside them for free on Saturday, April 8. After the success of their first Battle Buddies obstacle course last fall, the Palmetto Optimist Club decided to make its event semiannual. “This year we’ll have more obstacles, more activities and it will be larger than the last one,” said Larry Perkins, the director of communications for the Palmetto Optimist Club. The Battle Buddies obstacle course will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shaw Skate Park on Broad Street near Shaw Air Force Base and will be free to participate. The obstacles will have two levels, one for younger children and one for older children. The event is open from children ages 5 to 15. Perkins said the goals of the obstacle course is to promote physical fitness and promote respect for law enforcement officials. “There’s a hidden meaning to the obstacle course,” Perkins said, that law enforce-

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Kevin Pillsbury, 6, crawls under the cargo net at last year’s Palmetto Optimist Club’s Battle Buddies obstacle course. ment “can help you overcome these obstacles as well as obstacles later in life.” The Battle Buddies obstacle course is unique to the Palmetto Optimist Club, a Sumter chapter that is part of an international organization, known as the Optimist Club. Mike Sherbert, a member of the Palmetto Optimist Club, crafted all 15 of the obstacles that will be used on the course. “There will be everything from the ladder wall, to stepping stones, to walking the plank,” Perkins said. Perkins said there will be other events such as karaoke, face painting and line dancing throughout the event. There will be refreshments for sale and

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Jaiden Wade, 7, decides which block to pull while playing giant Jenga at last year’s Battle Buddies. a raffle for tickets to Camelot by the Sea in Myrtle Beach. All of the funds raised at the event go toward Palmetto Optimist Club scholarships for juniors and seniors of Clarendon and Sumter county high schools. Making sure the kids have fun is our goal, Perkins said. “We want to bring out the best in children, physically and emotionally,” he said.

Pastor’s latest play will debut at Patriot Hall BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com As pastor of LaGree AME Church, the Rev. Jeanette Mitchell Collins is often concerned with helping parishioners prepare themselves to “receive the message of Jesus Christ.” In addition to what most would consider traditional pastoral duties as a means to that end, Collins seeks to communicate that word through drama. On Saturday, April 8, she’ll present her latest play, “Jesus, I’m Not Ready Yet.” The 6 p.m. drama at Patriot Hall, Collins said, is a direct response to “the condi-

tion of the world today. We think we can do whatever we want without repenting. That’s the main concept.” As with her first two plays, “Just in Time” and “Clap for the Preacher,” Collins said her COLLINS inspiration for the drama “comes from the Holy Spirit. God just reveals the message to me. Even the title is strictly through the Holy Spirit. This play carries such a powerful message.” Collins said the two-act play’s actors are all from

local churches, as they were for her previous plays, which she not only wrote, but also produced and directed. “The actors are very excited,” she said, “and they have a bond from doing the other plays together.” Attendance has been very good for her first two efforts, she said, and is growing. “I expect at least 900 to attend this play,” she said. “People are constantly asking when I’m going to do another one.” “Jesus, I’m Not Ready Yet” is not affiliated with any church, Collins emphasized. It will also be presented at 6 p.m. at a later date at C.A.

Johnson High School in Columbia. She is seeking a publisher for her plays, Collins said, so they can be sold to be produced by other groups. “Jesus, I’m Not Ready Yet” will be presented at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door for adults; $10 and $12 for children ages 5 to 12; free for those under 5. They can be purchased at Imports Ltd., 9 N. Main St.; New Era Beauty Salon, 624 Manning Ave.; and Patriot Hall; online at www. paypal.me/jeanettecollins3 or by calling (803) 458-8662.

Charleston church shooter to plead guilty to murder charges COLUMBIA (AP) — Convicted South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof is set to plead guilty to state murder charges, avoiding a second death sentence and effectively bringing to a close the prosecutions against him for the 2015 slaughter. Solicitor Scarlett Wilson told The Associated Press on Friday that Roof is scheduled to enter a guilty plea during a hearing on April 10 in Charleston. The plea on all of his state charges, including nine counts of murder, comes in exchange for a sentence of life in prison, the prosecutor said. Roof, 22, has been awaiting trial on state murder charges for the deaths of nine black parishioners at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. Authorities said Roof spent months planning his attack on the historic black church, driving by the church

and calling to check on service times. Roof sat through an hour of Bible study one Wednesday night before opening fire during a prayer, when participants’ eyes were closed, authorities said. The deal won’t save Roof from a possible execution. Earlier this year, a federal jury sentenced him to death on charges including hate crimes and obstruction of the practice of religion. Roof’s federal defense team had signaled a willingness to plead guilty ahead of that trial, if the death penalty were off the table, but federal prosecutors refused to drop their pursuit. The state plea will mark the end of the trial proceedings against Roof, who has been in custody ever since his arrest the day after the shootings. Aside from trips to and from court, he’s been housed in the Charleston County jail,

about 13 miles north of the church where the slayings took place. After his federal sentencing, Roof was returned to that jail instead of federal death row in Terre Haute, Indiana, since his state trial was expected to come this year. Now, if this deal goes through, authorities can transfer him to serve his sentence and await the results of the years of appeals that will surely ensue. Roof has already filed for a new federal trial, arguing that federal prosecutors didn’t have jurisdiction to bring their case against him. Roof’s state defense team didn’t immediately return a phone message seeking comment on the plea deal. Andy Savage, who represents some victims’ families and two survivors of the shooting, said in an email to AP that he had spoken to some of his clients, who were pleased with the news.

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Man charged with arson in Atlanta I-85 overpass fire ATLANTA (AP) — A man accused of starting a raging fire that collapsed a portion of Interstate 85 a few miles north of downtown Atlanta was charged with arson Saturday. The first-degree arson charge was added to a firstdegree criminal damage to property charge Basil Eleby already faced in connection with the fire Thursday evening that caused a heavily traveled overpass to disintegrate. Total bond was set at $200,000. Eleby’s next court appearance was set for April 14. Online jail records show that Eleby has been arrested more than a dozen times since 1995, mostly on drug charges. Deputy Insurance Commissioner Jay Florence said Eleby was arrested Friday along with Sophia Bruner and Barry Thomas. Bruner and Thomas were charged with criminal trespass.

“We believe they were together when the fire was set, and Eleby is the one who set the fire,” Florence said. Florence would not discuss how the fire was started or why, saying those details would be released as the investigation progresses. The fire broke out Thursday afternoon in an ELEBY area used to store stateowned construction materials and equipment, sending flames and smoke high into the air and crippling a major traffic artery in a city known for dreadful rush-hour traffic. Dozens of firefighters battling the roaring blaze beneath the roadway moved safely out of harm’s way amid telltale signs the roadway was breaking apart from the intense heat.

Firefighters shut down the roadway before it fell and retreated safely without injury. Experts in structural engineering said fires on highways and bridges rarely burn long enough or hot enough to cause a complete collapse. Intense heat can compromise even steel-reinforced concrete, said Lauren Stewart, director of the Structural Engineering and Materials Laboratory at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. “With fires, especially fires that burn for long periods and with high heat, you can see structures, anything from buildings to bridges, can have their material properties degrade,” Stewart said. The highway collapse in Atlanta forced commuters Friday to find different routes to work or to use mass transit. Things won’t be back to normal for months, said Russell McMurry, commissioner of

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Senate heads for Supreme Court showdown WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is headed for a tense showdown over President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee that could have far-reaching consequences for Congress, the high court and the nation. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Republicans are determined to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch within GORSUCH the week. But to do so, they will likely have to override Democratic objections and unilaterally change Senate rules so that Gorsuch can be confirmed with a simple majority in the 100-seat chamber, instead of the 60-voter threshold. Though it may seem arcane, the approach is known on Capitol Hill as the “nuclear option,” because it strikes at the heart of the Senate’s traditions of bipartisanship and collegiality. It would allow all future Supreme Court nominees to be confirmed without regard to the objections of the minority party. And senators of both parties say that proceeding with the rules change could ultimately lead to complete elimination of the minority party’s ability to block legislation via filibuster, one of the few remaining mechanisms that force bipartisan cooperation in Congress. Republican senators are fully prepared to take the step, blaming Democrats for forcing them into it by preparing to filibuster a well-qualified nominee. And Democrats are just as ready to push the GOP to pull the trigger, even as they argue that McConnell and Republicans will have only themselves to blame. As of now, Gorsuch claims support from 54 senators — the 52 Republicans, along with two moderate Democrats who are up for re-election in states Trump won, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota. One by one, most of the other Democrats have lined up against Gorsuch, citing his rulings in favor of corporations or his vague answers during his confirmation hearings. Though Democrats remain a handful shy of the 41 votes that would be required to mount a filibuster and trigger a rules change, it is the widely expected outcome. Gorsuch, 49, has served more than a decade as a federal appeals court judge based in Denver. He is mild-mannered but deeply conservative, in the mold of the justice he would replace, Antonin Scalia, who died in February 2016.

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There’s nothing like a snocone and a piggy back ride on a warm day, as then 5-year-old Jamari Green found out during a past Festival on the Avenue. Pee Wee Bradley was his obliging steed.

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Zaria Sutton, then 3, and Tahlea Tillman, then 8, members of the Cultural Expressions African Dance Group, dance to the music of the Horizon Band during a previous Festival on the Avenue.

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The Children’s Corner is always popular during Saturday activities at Festival on the Avenue.

en years ago a group of people brainstorming for months came up with an idea to “bridge the gap,” then symbolized by the Britton Bridge and seen as a division between South Sumter

and the rest of the city. What they came up with was the Festival on the Avenue. Each year the festival begins with a parade that starts on South Main Street at the foot of the bridge and continues down Manning Avenue to the M.H. Newton Family Life Enrichment Center, a route that now symbolizes the connection between the two. From its small start — six hours on a warm Saturday — the festival has grown to four days of art, history, education, dance, music, storytelling and more. One thing hasn’t changed, and that’s what the festival committee set out to emphasize that first year: “What we’re trying to say is ‘It doesn’t matter where you came from, there are beautiful people in every corner of Sumter ... and very talented ones.” Saturday is still filled with all sorts of non-stop performances, demonstrations by local artisans, activities for children, dozens of vendors and exhibits, art exhibits and more. Young people look forward to their own area,

with such activities as bounce houses and slides; Sumter County Gallery of Art traditionally provides guided activities and even some art lessons. Other events have since been added to the festival, including Thursday night’s highly anticipated Living Museum and Friday evening’s A Taste of Soul on the Avenue. The Living Museum features local students portraying famous blacks who have been influential in the history of the United States. Visitors to the “museum,” which will be set up in the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Enrichment Center, 325 W. Fulton St., will meet and hear about those important individuals.

On Friday morning at 7:30 7:30, the annual Festival on the Avenue Golf Tournament, with its four-person Captain’s Choice format, gets underway at Crystal Lakes Golf Course. Get a hole in one and win a new 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Other prizes include sets of golf clubs. Entrance fee is $50. Visit the website http://bit. ly/2nAwcLL to register and for more information. A Taste of Soul is a delicious primer on the contributions of soul food to American, and especially Southern, cuisine. The menu usually features such delicacies as barbecue beef, pork and chicken, fried chicken, chicken wings, turkey wings with gravy, collard greens, cornbread, fried fish and traditional side dishes and desserts. Live music will accompany this event. Admission is free, with cooks setting their own

dishes. prices for individual dishes Saturday’s parade will begin at 10 a.m., led by Grand Marshals Dr. Margaret Davis, a former public school teacher and member of the Sumter School District 17 Board of Trustees, and retired U.S. Army Major Moses Harvin, a Sumter native. Once the parade ends about midway along Manning Avenue, parade goers lining the street will be able to experience the wide range of activities that will fill the area. As committee members always say, “There’ll be something fun happening no matter where you look.” The day’s free events will include a variety of performances, among them gospel, jazz, reggae, rap and traditional African music, dance, drumlines, storytelling, crafts, chalk-art competitions, poetry and other interactive events.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Thursday, April 6 The Living Museum from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mount Zion Enrichment Center, 325 W. Fulton St.

Friday, April 7 • 6th Annual Golf Tournament at 8 a.m., Shotgun Start, 4-Man Captain’s Choice Format at Crystal Lakes Golf Course • A Taste of Soul on the Avenue, Black Alley Band from 6 to 9 p.m. at South Sumter Farmer’s Market Next to the South Sumter Resource Center

Saturday, April 8 There will be street food as well as traditional African and AfricanAmerican delicacies available at the Thursday-through-Saturday Festival on the Avenue.

• Festival on the Avenue Parade begins 10 a.m. at corner of South Main and Bartlette streets

• Food, music and fun For the whole family from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. on Manning Avenue Stage I — M.H. Newton Family Life Center Noon to 2 p.m. • Lakewood High School Band • Alice Drive Middle School Step Team • Salem MBC Puppets • Rafting Creek Elementary School Steppers • Lakewood High School Band • Enon MBC Praise & Worship Team • New Bethel MBC Praise Dancers • New Bethel MBC Angels in Motion

2 to 4 p.m. • Mount Zion MBC Choir • Grant Hill MBC Angels of Praise • ZADOK (Gospel Rapper) • Jehovah MBC Combined Choirs • COMMITTED • JMBC Spirit Filled Mimes • Blueprint Praise Team • Jehovah Kingdom Dancers Stage II — South Sumter Resource Center Noon to 2 p.m. • Lee Central High School Band • Sumter High School Jazz Band • Rising Stars at Miss Libby’s • Lakewood High School Choir • FBI (Four Brass Instrumentalists)

• New Bethel Praise Dancers • Salem MBC Puppets • ZADOK (Gospel Rapper) 2 to 4 p.m. • Mary Smiling • Bryson Smiling • Rafting Creek ES Steppers • Dynamic Duo • Salvation Army Boys & Girls • “The Unexpected” • H O U D I N I (Magician) • Salem MBC Puppets • Alice Drive MS Step Team Stage III — Manning Avenue Free Arts Studio Noon to 2 p.m. • Crestwood HS Band • Black Alley Band 2 to 4 p.m. • Melba Dickey • Mystic Vibrations

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Green-Black Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Woodrow Green Jr. of Lynchburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Eugenia Green of Greenville, to Benjamin Walker Black of Greenville, son of Ms. Lesley Reames Moore and Mr. Robert David Black, both of Greenville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. James Carradine Epps Jr. and the late Mrs. Frances Shellhouse Epps of Columbia and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Woodrow Green of Lynchburg. She graduated

WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT POLICY from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is a registered nurse at Greenville Memorial Hospital. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Mr. James Furman Black and the late Alma Crowe Black of Anderson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian Adair Moore of Front Royal, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He is a financial analyst at ZF Transmissions. The wedding is planned for Aug. 5, 2017, at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet.

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decades. Evidence of material importation from the Topper site in Allendale County, as well as photographs of archaeological research digs at Topper also will be included. Display cases containing prehistoric artifacts from Lake Marion will be available for viewing and discussion following the formal presentation. — Misty Hatfield

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Morris College ASSEMBLY The Morris College Sophomore class will sponsor an assembly on Thursday in Neal-Jones Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. The event is open to the public.

OPEN REGISTRATION Morris College is holding open registration for the upcoming summer registration and fall enrollment. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records for more information at (866) 853-1345. PHOTO PROVIDED

Central Carolina Technical College’s Interim President Terry Booth congratulates a newly inducted Phi Theta Kappa member at the 2017 Spring Induction Ceremony on March 20. CCTC’S Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society’s Beta Eta Pi Chapter inducted 40 new members. Phi Theta Kappa seeks to recognize and encourage scholarships among associate degree students. Membership in the CCTC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is limited to associate degree and certificate students who have attained a GPA of 3.25 after completion of 12 or more credit hours. The organization provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and for fellowship among scholars to continue academic excellence.

Wilson Hall PAULEY ACCEPTED FOR ART SHOW Senior Hannah Pauley’s artwork has been accepted for ArtFields Jr., an art competition open to students throughout South Carolina. Student work submitted to the competition will be reviewed by a panel, and selected pieces will be displayed through April. ArtFields, held in Lake City on April 21-29, is one of the South’s premier art competitions and festivals. The goal of the show is to honor the artists of the Southeast with a week’s worth of celebration and competition in the heart of a traditional Southern small town. More than $100,000 in prizes will be awarded based on the input of every visitor to ArtFields and a panel of judges made up of acclaimed artists and educators. Pauley was recommended for the show by her art teacher, Mary Ann Reames.

ANDERSON WINS ESSAY CONTEST Sophomore Bridget Anderson won first place and a $300 prize in Sumter County Historical Society’s annual Myrtis Osteen Essay Contest. Senior Lane Herlong placed third, sophomore Ingrid Singleton fourth and sophomore Liza Segars fifth. The competition, sponsored by Beauregard Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sumter County Historical Commission and Sumter County Historical Society, was open to all Sumter County high school students who were asked to submit a two- to three-page essay on the topic “The Value of History to Me.” The students were introduced and read their essays at the Sunday Student Recognition Program at Sumter County Museum's Heritage Education Center. Tom O’Hare, a history teacher, sponsored the students for the contest.

ONE BOOK ONE SCHOOL PROGRAM During the three days of Stanford Achievement testing for the middle school, students spent the afternoon participating in the One Book One School program for which they read a short novel called “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park. The book includes the story of a child who has to walk more than four hours for water for her family — water that is not clean but is their only option. A guest speaker, Scotty Parker, visited the campus on March 20 for an assembly related to the project. The 12-year-old has a goal of raising $500,000 for Water Missions through Scotty’s Ride for Water, a bike ride from California to South Carolina. After his presentation, students participated in a mini Walk for Water to experience the weight of carrying water long distances as well as water

usage estimation activities. Teachers participated in the program by reading aloud to the students and facilitating the activities. The purpose of the program was to give students a better understanding of their many blessings, as well as encourage a desire to conserve natural resources and to help those in need. The program was coordinated by Stacey Reaves, middle school principal.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS As of March 21, 96 percent of the 56 members of the senior class received merit-based scholarship offers totaling more than $2.8 million to a four-year college or university. The following is a partial list of scholarship recipients compiled from information submitted to the college counselor, Diane Richardson. Patrick Bell was offered a Virginia Tech Freshman Scholarship, Elizabeth Piasecki was offered an Academic Merit Scholarship from Mercer University, and McLendon Sears was offered an athletic scholarship from the University of South Carolina. Charleston Southern University offered an academic scholarship to Caroline Kimbrell, an Educational Opportunity Grant to Hayes Goodson and Josh Knowlton and a Student Success Award to Campbell Mims and Alex Price.

FIELD TRIPS The journalism class, taught by Elizabeth Hyatt, visited the new offices of The Sumter Item in downtown Sumter on March 31. The Advanced Placement Human Geography class, taught by Christian Smith, visited the Historic Charleston Foundation on March 31. — Sean Hoskins

University of South Carolina Sumter SURFACE ARCHAEOLOGY OF UPPER LAKE MARION On Monday, USC Sumter Professor of Chemistry Dr. Robert C. Costello will discuss his research and recent publications, which provide evidence of prehistoric cultural occupations along the present shore of Lake Marion in Clarendon and Sumter counties from Clovis times, approximately 13,000 years before present and continuing into the historic era. The presentation will take place from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. in USC Sumter Science Building Room 114, and all interested persons are welcome. The presentation will include a brief overview of the current status of American Archaeology featuring the demise of the “Clovis-first” paradigm which dominated archaeological thought for

SAVE THE DATE Morris College will observe Dr. Luns C. Richardson Day on Tuesday, April 25, in Neal-Jones Auditorium at 7 p.m. The Sumter community is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional advancement at (803) 934-3260. — Anika Cobb

Sumter School District FINE ARTS PROGRAMS EXCEL The Sumter High School advanced wind ensemble and the symphonic band performed at the S.C. Concert Performance Assessment, the most important annual event for bands. The students and directors are judged based on both a stage performance and the performance of a completely new piece of music. The advanced wind ensemble received a rating of Superior with Distinction. This designation means the band received the highest possible score from every judge. The symphonic band received a Superior rating, which is the highest overall average. Tori Stoudenmier is the director of bands at Sumter High School. Both Sumter High School orchestra ensembles received Superior ratings at their state performance assessment. This marks the seventh consecutive time the honors orchestra has received a Superior rating and the fourth consecutive time the advanced orchestra has received the same. Because of the continuous growth of the orchestra program, a third ensemble will attend the state assessment next year. Erik Hines is the orchestra director at Sumter High School. Standing Ovation, the Furman Middle School show choir, was named overall champion at the Carowinds Show Choir Competition on March 25. The choreography for the show choir was done by Ariel Mack, a former Furman Middle School choral student and Lakewood High School graduate, who is now the company director at Miss Libby’s School of Dance. Linda Beck is the choral director at Furman.

STUDENT NAMED BEST IN STATE The South Carolina State Library in Columbia sponsored the Young Minds Dreaming poetry contest. Nada Rahal, a sixth-grade student from Alice Drive Middle School, won first place in the middle school category for her entry, “Beauty.” Rahal’s poem addressed society’s pressure to be perfect and the real importance of inner beauty. The judges selected the winners from among 624 applicants. Rahal’s English/language arts teacher is Patricia Hansen. A private awards ceremony for winners and their families and teachers was held Saturday at the State Library.

FBLA STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL FBLA members and advisers from Sumter School District joined more than 1,100 other members and advisers from across S.C. for the 2017 S.C. FBLA State Leadership Conference. The event was held at the North Charleston Convention Center on March 17 and 18.

Two district students will serve in the state officer team for the 2017-18 school year. Jaden English from Sumter High School was elected the S.C. FBLA District III vice president. Ra’Shidah China-Muhammad from Bates Middle School was named the middle level representative. From Crestwood High School, Travis Johnson took first place in public speaking I, and Andrew Smith took second place in personal finance. From Sumter High School, the team of Carolyn Alan, Megan Bishoff and Andrea Clark placed second in emerging business issues; Katie Guo took third in health care administration; and Destiny Hester took fourth in computer problem solving. Students from five middle schools placed at the middle level competitions. From Alice Drive Middle School, Hayden Kirkhart took second in keyboarding applications II, and Ayana Pendergrass took third in introduction to business communication. From Bates Middle School, firstplace awards went to Jalecia Jackson in introduction to business communication and to Tyler Marshall in keyboarding fundamentals. Franklin Moore took second place in keyboarding fundamentals. The team of Aisha Budden, Kiandra Mickens and Taleya Polk placed third in computer slide show. Fourth-place honors went to Ra’Shidah China-Muhammed in introduction to computers, Dominque Leonard in keyboarding applications II and Shyannah Oliver in spreadsheet. Chestnut Oaks winners were Damien Leaf, first place, business math skills, and Jada Hearrell, fourth place, FBLA facts. From Ebenezer Middle, first-place awards went to Maniya Dawson for introduction to computers and Titan Wright for spreadsheet. Tylik Steplight won third in introduction to computers, and Jakyla Walker placed fourth in public speaking. From Hillcrest Middle, Cierah Carrow took first place in computer slide show. The March of Dimes presented awards to the FBLA chapters that sent the largest donations. The Lakewood High School chapter raised the second-highest amount for the cause.

BOARD TO MEET The Sumter School District Board will meet Monday at the district office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, at 6 p.m. — Mary B. Sheridan

Sumter Christian School STUDENTS DO WELL IN COMPETITION Sumter Christian School’s elementary students competed in the annual Fine Arts Competition at Northside Christian School in Charleston on March 3. In the art division, William Painter received an Excellent rating for his craft project; Adrionna Jackson received a Superior for her acrylic painting; Kelcy Padgett received a Superior for her textile project; McKenzie East received a Superior for her mixed-media project; Aaron Nivens received a Superior for his mixed-media project; Landon Gant received a Superior for his people and animals photograph; Kirin Noland received an Excellent for his people and animals photograph; Katie Painter received an Excellent for her monochromatic drawing; Noah Pitts received a Superior for his monochromatic drawing; Mason Nivens received a Fair for his polychromatic drawing; Carson Moore received a Fair for his oil painting; Mia Moore received a Good for her acrylic painting; Mason Nivens received a Good for his acrylic painting; Mallory Saunders received an Excellent for her landscape and architecture photograph; Luella Jennings received an Excellent for her landscape and architecture photograph; Larry Wayne Rodgers received a Superior for his sculpture; and Shane Force received a Superior for his mixed-media project. In the music division, Nicholas Robinson received an Excellent rating for his piano solo; Luella Jennings

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Man’s ‘I love you’ texts disappear after wedding DEAR ABBY — I recently married a man with kids. I have kids as well. Combining two families is hard, but Dear Abby we're figurABIGAIL ing it out. VAN BUREN When we were dating, he would text me during the day to tell me he loved me. Now that we're married, I never hear from him during the day. I have told him numerous times that I enjoyed those texts and how much they brightened my day. He always promises to do better but doesn't. I tried texting him instead and only got emojis in return. I came to the conclusion that that's just how he is, and I love him enough to overlook it. Well, last night I

needed to use his phone because my battery was dead. When I texted his daughter to pick up something on the way home, I saw that he texts her every day telling her he loves her. I'm afraid to say anything because I don't want him to think I was snooping or that I'm jealous of his kids, but it really hurt my feelings. I've been hurt in the past, so he knows I'm somewhat insecure. Should this bother me? My best friend says I may be depressed. Does it sound like it? We both have custody of all of our kids, so it's not like he doesn't see them every day. Their mom is in their lives —they just prefer not to stay at her house and only hang out with her some. Texting in Tennessee DEAR TEXTING — Whether or not this "should" bother you

isn't the point. It DOES bother you. You have expressed to your husband what you need, and he has chosen to ignore it. It's almost as if, now that you two are married, he feels he has "closed the sale" and doesn't need to put forth more effort. I don't know whether your friend is right in her estimation that you are depressed. But if you are, I can understand why. Rather than brood, tell your husband you needed to use his phone because yours wasn't working and how what you saw made you feel. It's great that he loves his daughter, but he should also be communicating the same to you. DEAR ABBY — My wife, "Nancy," and I are working on fixing our marital problems. She confides in an "older wise woman" at church who has been telling Nancy she's a lousy Chris-

SUMTER CHRISTIAN FROM PAGE A6 received a Superior for her vocal solo; Mason Nivens received an Excellent for his brass solo; David Adams received an Excellent for his woodwind solo; Gabby Melendez received an Excellent for her woodwind solo; Jackson Hickey received a Superior for his classical piano solo; Mason Nivens and Noah Pitts received an Excellent for their trumpet duet; the SCS Large Ensemble received an Excellent; and the SCS Beginning Band received a Fair rating.

OTHER COMPETITIONS Sixth-grade student Jennifer Lee placed second in the state spelling bee. On March 16, students in grades 7-12 went to Grace Christian School in West Columbia for the junior high and high school divisions of the annual Fine Arts Competition. In the art division, Vanessa Blanton placed third for her people and animals photograph; and Chris Leverette received first place for his sculpture, which will continue to compete on the national level. In the music division, Kimberly Edmunds placed third for her woodwind solo; Kyle Painter placed third for his brass solo; Jonathan Hopkins placed second for his brass solo; and the SCS Instrumental Ensemble received first place. In the academic testing division, Micah Pitts placed third in history. — Miriam Marritt

Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Summerton Early Childhood Center PTO/SIC sponsored movie night on March 24. “Trolls” and “Sing” were shown. A survey was sent home for students and parents to select the movie that they would like to view. Admission was free. It was well attended. Awards Day will be held on Thursday with kindergarten at 12:30 p.m. and first and second grades at 1:30 p.m. Pre-K students will be going on a field trip to Riverbanks Zoo on Thursday. Check your student’s folders for detailed information. Spring break will be April 10-14. School will resume on Monday, April 17. Second-grade transition program will be Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m.

ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In celebration of Music in our Schools Month, St. Paul Elementary students were favored with a jazz concert by Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Band, under the direction of Greg Day. Students were introduced to different genres of music and colleges/careers in the music field.

SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL Scott’s Branch High School Future Business Leaders competed at the S.C. State Conference in North Charleston on March 17-18. Sophomore Alexander “Ace” Conyers placed third in introduction to parliamentary procedures. Conyers placed in the top four at the state conference and is eligible to compete at the National Conference at the end of June in Anaheim, California. Ace was one of seven students from Scott’s Branch that were eligible to compete at the state level. To compete at the state level, you must place in the top five in regional competition, which was held in February of this year. This is Ace’s first year as a member

of the FBLA. FBLA prepares students for a future, not only in business, but also in any career. Chaperones for the competition were Melissa Ard and LaTonya West. — Beverly Spry

Laurence Manning Academy THIRD QUARTER HEADMASTER’S LISTS Second Grade Terri Floyd: Christopher Buck, Nathan Hyde, Purav Patel, Shely Patel and Claire Wright Anna Lynn Gamble: Adelaide Eaddy, Pierson Gamble, Lucy McCarron, Dana Moberg, Heyward Moore, Cooper Newman, Olivia Newman, Kaddin Spigner, Abigail Tanner and Mary Madilyn Way Kristen Rembert: Phen Field, Aidan Floyd, Joey Hatchell, McKenzie Mahoney and Chelsea Millix Third Grade Kelly Brown: Ashley Rae Hodge, Maddie McCarron, William Phillips, Lyza Prickelmyer and Caroline Prothro Meagan Glass: Logan Durham, Hayden Mitchiner, Jiya Patel, Matthew Ragan and JJ Ward Courtney Johnson: Whitley Boykin, Madelyn Coker, Maggie Welch and Lily Wellborn Fourth Grade Jackie Barwick: Lainey Baggette, Anna Kate Beane, Dakota Brailsford, Beau Carraway, Rory Carter, Rivers Ann Gardner, Campbell McInnis, Layton Morris and Seth Witherspoon Erica Eaddy: Blake Arias, Emma Barwick, Mary Catherine Buyck and Olivia Danback Rebekah Fraser: Kaylee Avins, Daniel Geddings, Kinsey Hatchell and Jackson Jolly Fifth Grade Kelley Brunson: Hugh Jones and Cadin Ragan Katherine Jans: Carlyn Hill Penny Windham: Cam Barrineau, Katie Clark, Ian Harris and Brya Jackson Sixth Grade Kim Jolly: Cadence Coker, Graylyn Newman, Campbell Proctor and Brandt Reynolds Robin Page: Karley Brown, Nathan Phan and Ansley Welch Michelle Sharp: Henry DuRant, Jayden Hunt, Madison Phillips, Parker Tisdale and Ariyelle Wells Seventh Grade Ryan Anderson: Gray Barrineau, William Buyck, Autumn Carey, Virginia Grace Jones, Clayton Lee and Aarsh Patel Mary Elizabeth Davis: Emma Danback, Emily Fishburne and Dhanya Patel Hans Swygert: Kassi Beard and Vivian Bryant Eighth Grade Britton Morris, Brooke Reed and Michelle Ren High School Evan Ardis, Jenna Avins, Christian Bachand, Madison Barkley, William Barrineau, Ann Bethea Barwick, Rollin Barwick, Buddy Bleasdale, Lauren Bodiford, Breanna Boykin, Katherine Burns, Emilee Byrd, Mackenzie Collen, Tara Connor, Logan Crus, Cora Downer, Laura Drose, Kelsey DuRant, Mason Garing, Jay Godwin, Alyssa Gottheiner, Hannah Graham, George Holliday, Shea Iler, Kate Johnson, Laura Helen Johnson, Walton Jolly, Kaitlyn Jordan, Jackson Lee, Ali Leviner, Madi Lew, Dylan Linginfelter, Victoria McLeod, Jami Newman, Eaddy Osteen, Shiv Patel, Abbie Patrick, Reilly Ray, Lauren Rembert, Amy Reynolds, Peyton Reynolds, Madelyn Richburg, Carrie Rickenbaker,

tian because she stayed married to me. How can I defend my wife from this defamation of character that makes her feel weak? I told Nancy to avoid her. I have told the older wise woman to leave us alone. Nothing has worked. Frustrated in the pew DEAR FRUSTRATED — Your wife needs a better role model. Point out to her that Christians should not judge and insult others. Allow me to offer a suggestion that may make your wife feel instantly better: Change pews. DEAR ABBY — When someone anonymously pays your tab in a restaurant, and the staff drops enough hints to reveal the identity of this person, what's the protocol for the recipient? Should I have walked over and thanked that person? My

Rebekah Robinson, Cheyenne Rose, Wyatt Rowland, Shawn Schuessler, Trey Sharpe, Dalton Shirley, Dawson Shirley, Rachael South, Lorianne Spiegel, Shaw Stephens, John Terry, NoraLisa Thomas, McKenzie Truett, Sarah Faye Turner, Savannah Turner, Will Ward, Darby Watford, Kelsey Williamson, Will Williamson, Kristen Wixey, Bryson Woodard and Tiffany Yow

2016-17 THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL Second Grade Terri Floyd: Skylar Dill, Barrett Haas, Gracin Henderson, Jill Patel, Robbie Roberson, Carson Shepard, Hunter Stanfield, Halle Tisdale, Noah Tucker, Ryan Vanden Heuvel and Tyler Woodward Anna Lynn Gamble: Finley Anne Coffey, Peyton Collins, Camdyn Geddings, Sophie Lee, Bryce Phan, Grainger Powell, Cooper Reynolds, Luke Rodgers and Ben Sanders. Kristen Rembert: Taylor Brown, Eli Gamble, Ridge Gardner, Bryson Hodge, Stormi Lee, Ryanne Lynch, Hunter McLeod, Adam Millix, Colby Ridgeway, Tristan Ridgeway, Jackson Timmons and Emma Truett Third Grade Kelly Brown: Maggie Epperson, Anne Wilder Hartzog, Ella Grace Healon, Mason Hodge, Graham Lee, Shawn Thomas Moore, Zoe Saljoughi and Alyssa Walton Meagan Glass: Brayden Barnhill, Glenn Cothran, Shaye Hoff, Ashlynn Holmes, Hagen Jones, Wesley Matlock, Hollie Self and Holden Stegall Courtney Johnson: Ryleigh Maynard, Kib Newman, Hunter Ridgeway and Makinley Roberson Fourth Grade Jackie Barwick: Gavin Brown, Anna Lewis Burke, Sydney Haas, Laini Kosinski, Ann Charles Lester, Lila Kate Mathis and Bailey Wallman Erica Eaddy: Gavin Ard, Payton Brown, Maddie Clark, Haleigh Geddings, Lee Lowery and Rudra Patel Rebekah Fraser: Grady Aders, Nikolas Ambroggio, Kourtney Brown, Bryceson Pack and Jenny Team Fifth Grade Kelley Brunson: Gracie Cannaday, Georgia Cantlon, John Coffey, Abi Fraser, Saralynn Spivey, Emma Taylor, Wyatt Timmons, Hailey Truett and Cheyanne Wheeler Katherine Jans: Lizzie Ardis, Ashiya Bailey, Bryson Hodge, Graycn Iler, Tyler June, Mills Lee, Wyatt Powel and Nina Richburg Penny Windham: Hunter Arrants, Savannah Feagin, Nate Hawthorne, Bryson Smith, Caroline Weaver and Cheyenne Young Sixth Grade Kim Jolly: Brooklyn Collins, Brooke Carson, Grace Ford, Rylee Gladden, Mikayla Hiatt, Tylor Mikula, Hannah Nave, Parker Pendarvis and Kerstin Sporinsky. Robin Page: Jordan Baker, Anna Marie Beard, Porter Davis, Anna Kate DuBose, Eva Eaddy, Lindsey Frederick, Meri Ellen Johnson, Ethan Lee, Hailey Lynch, Millie Morris, Thomas Stoia and Emily Stanley Michelle Sharpe: Mary Grace Carraway, Savannah Coursey, Chandler Newman, Isabella Plews, Cassandra Schuessler, Noah Tanner and Joe Wilson Seventh Grade Ryan Anderson: Emily Anderson, Holdyn Coursey, Kenya Cogdill, Zane Harkins, Reese McInnis, Carleigh Moore, Emily Mueller, Gracyn Nalley, Harlee Newman and Ward Watford. Mary Elizabeth Davis: Ava Ambroggio, Shannon Baker, Laura Betts Brogdon, Kendal Clark, Jackson Clemmons, Macey Jans, Lola Grace Livingston, Mary Louise Kinlaw, Broughton Lester, Brooklin Thompson and

day was definitely made brighter by this kind gesture. I will certainly try to do something similar when I can. Surprised in Cottonwood, Arizona DEAR SURPRISED — The protocol is the same as with any other gift. A show of appreciation is always welcome, and it would not have been a breach of etiquette to offer one. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets "Abby's Favorite Recipes" and "More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

Kaleigh Warren Hans Swygert: Audrey Bennett, Hayleigh Brunson, Davis Campbell, Jackson Campbell, Ryan Garma, Hayden Griffin, Mickey Jordan, Libby Millix, Lowden Olsen, Tirth Patel, Callie Walker, Ansley Wright and Coleman Yates Eighth Grade Kelsie Austin, Payton Braz, Grace Bodiford, Payton Davis, Aly Elliott, Cody Embree, Gabe Harris, Randi Lynn Holcombe, Gracie Hudson, James Kaiser, Johnson Jolly, Walker Jolly, Bailey Moore, Emily Patel, John Lewis Scurry, Madison Shirley, Savannah South, Rylan Strickland, Callie Thompson, Hannah Truett and Hunter Vohs High School Samantha An, Jenna Avins, Jadyn Bell, Faith Bethea, Andrew Boyd, Brewer Brunson, Lexie Bryan, Katelyn Charnock, Domonique Coleman, Dalton Coursey, Bobby Crisp, Ty Dangerfield, Baleigh Elliott, Baylee Elms, Wyatt Fleming, Phillip Flores, Sarah Fraser, Trent Frye, Morgan Frye, Cale Gamble, Grayson Gamble, Van Gardner, Kaitlyn Gilliam, Emily Glass, Hannah Glass, Bailey Gottheiner, C.J. Griffith, Austin Griffith, Cole Hair, Trinity Harrington, Christiana Henderson, Elizabeth Hicks, Jaymi Hipp, Lanorah Hobb, Kyle Horton, Tolley Horton, Madisyn Hudson, Olivia Jan, Asia King, Taylor Lee, Chase Lee, Leah London, Taylor Lowder, Macy Lucas, Elizabeth McInnis, Adrianna McLeod, Kaylee Mixon, Mary Ashlyn Moore, Morgan Morris, Anna Mueller, Tarzan Nguyen, Aubrey Pack, Joshua Pack, Nilu Patel, Lani-Grace Powell, Carly Prebish, Hunter Ren, Caroline Robinson, Ja’Lil Robinson, Shakeel Robinson, Marley Rogers, Sarah Russell, Mia Sanders, Jordan Sherbert, Thomas Shumpert, Seth Stamps, JT Stanley, Hunter Thompson, Sam Wachter, Emily Walker, Corie Walton, Parker Wannamaker, Brooke Ward, Anne Williamson, Thomas Woodward and Justin Wright — Kim Jolly

SAFE Scholarships SAFE Federal Credit Union has named 21 Midlands high school students as recipients of its annual college scholarships. The scholarships, worth $1,000 each toward tuition, were announced during SAFE’s annual meeting in Sumter. Scholarships were awarded to public and private school students based on financial need with the criteria that they attend college in South Carolina. “Education is something we value highly at SAFE,” said Toby Hayes, vice president of marketing for SAFE. “These students will be the leaders of tomorrow, and we are happy we can help contribute to further their education. This is another way we are giving back to the communities we serve throughout the region.” Local students receiving scholarships are: • Shanyah Bowman, Scott’s Branch High School, attending University of South Carolina Columbia; • Keshauna Goines, Manning High School, attending Clemson University; • Tionna Brogdon, East Clarendon High School, attending Coastal Carolina; • Moeshia Slater, Lee Central High School, attending Claflin University; • Maya Monet’ Webb, Crestwood High School, attending Claflin University; • Ethan Jenkinson, Clarendon Hall, attending Greenville Technical College; • Katelyn Alyssa Brannon, Robert E. Lee Academy, attending College of Charleston; and • Katelyn Dashae Kolb, Laurence Manning Academy, attending Central Carolina Technical College

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Why hell? Eating healthy away from home a challenge

’ve been reading this week reasons why people don’t believe in hell. The most cited reason: I can’t see how a loving God would send people to hell. I get that. God, who is the source of love, doesn’t seem to be the kind of being that would send people to eternal punishment. One blogger I read talked about a parent putting themselves on the judgment seat and then punishing their Clay child for Smith wrongdoing forever. This blogger concluded no parent would do such a thing (however, I’ve known a few that would). Therefore, the blogger concluded, either he was morally superior to God or Christianity was wrong about hell. This kind of logic is appealing, but it poses the wrong analogy. What if instead of the parent being on the judgment seat, the parent told the child, “You can never leave me. You must always live in my house. In fact, I will chain you so you will always be in my presence. You can have no thoughts of your own, you can make no choices on your own.” A god who forces people to be with him, to spend eternity with him, turns into a god who makes people dance like puppets. Anybody want to live that life? For love to be real, for relationship to be genuine, there must be choice. God, in His great wisdom, grants us the freedom to choose to do life with Him. That choice begins on earth and goes beyond death. All evidence points to God allowing people to make their own choice about relating to Him. This changes our idea about being saved. To be saved is not just to escape hell and go to heaven. To be saved is to choose to follow Jesus all the way to the heaven. People who choose not to follow Jesus do not go to heaven because they do not want to. The place they go is called hell. What is hell like? Scripture teaches us is hell is a place of regret. Why? People regret their life choice to live without God. To live with Jesus is to live forgiven, to live cleansed. Followers of Jesus are the Easter People, the people of hope. People without Jesus are people who live in guilt. They are people who choose to live life without eternal hope. If all this is true (and I believe it is), it means my life choices here are really important. Choosing Jesus matters. The reality of my commitment is shown by my life choices. It also means other people may choose not to follow Jesus. That should break my heart. There should be no glee when we talk about people going to hell. At the end of your life, your decision about Jesus matters. What’s your decision? Clay Smith is the lead pastor of Alice Drive Baptist Church.

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ating healthy on the go is always a challenge. With hectic schedules and busy days more meals are eaten outside of the home. While there are a variety of options available from convenience stores to restaurants, the inability to control the ingredients or serving sizes can be a challenge. Eating meals away from home not only makes it harder to control ingredients but the portion sizes as well. Harvard Health has recommended the following tips for making healthy choices easier when you are away from home. Learn important nutrition information ahead of time. Most restaurants provide calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, sodium and sugar for their food

items. These can be found on the menu or on their website. If you look at it ahead of time, you Missy can know Corrigan exactly what you are going to order. Ask for an extra side of vegetables. Non-starchy vegetables, such as green beans, broccoli, asparagus, or summer squash, will help you fill up with low-calorie, nutrient dense choices. Know how your food is prepared. Before you order, ask about ingredients and how the menu selections are prepared. Try to choose dishes made with whole grains, healthy

oils, vegetables and lean proteins. Meat that has been broiled, poached, baked, or grilled is a more health-conscious option than fried foods or dishes prepared with heavy sauces. Avoid being a part of the “clean your plate” club. Portion sizes are generally larger than necessary. Plan on eating half your meal and take the rest home to enjoy for lunch or dinner the next day. Your eyes are the perfect instrument for sizing up portion sizes. Use these estimating techniques to size up the food on your plate: • 1 thumb tip equals 1 teaspoon of peanut butter, butter, or sugar; • 1 finger equals 1 oz. of cheese; • 1 fist equals 1 cup cereal, pasta, or vegetables;

• 1 handful equals 1 oz. of nuts or pretzels; and • 1 palm equals 3 oz. of meat, fish, or poultry. If you spend a lot of time on the road, consider taking a small cooler packed with healthy foods. Avoid grabbing large bags of chips or other snacks that contain more than one serving size. Maintain an eating schedule and avoid impulsive stops. Boredom in the car, just like at home, can lead to unnecessary snacking or overeating. Trying to eat right is a challenge in itself. So no matter where you are going, plan ahead and keep healthy options within reach. Missy Corrigan is executive of community health at Sumter Family YMCA. She can be reached at mcorrigan@ymcasumter.org.

First responders could get certified to take a gun on campus COLUMBIA (AP) — A proposal to allow a first responder to take a gun onto a school campus during an emergency is advancing in the Legislature six months after a volunteer firefighter stopped a deadly rampage at a South Carolina elementary school. The bill up for debate Tuesday on the House floor would allow a firefighter or paramedic who has a concealed weapon permit to get certified as a “school first responder” by taking a one-week course through the state’s Criminal Justice Academy. First responders should be able to defend themselves in an active-shooting scenario and “possibly assist in taking somebody down,” said Rep. Phil Lowe, R-Florence, the bill’s main sponsor.

On Sept. 28, a 14-year-old boy shot and killed his father, then drove to Townville Elementary School in Anderson County and opened fire at firstgraders out for recess, fatally shooting a 6-year-old and injuring a classmate and teacher. It was a 30-year veteran of the Townville Volunteer Fire Department who tackled the teen. Jamie Brock and Fire Chief Billy McAdams had arrived before officers could respond to the dispatch. McAdams, a paramedic, went inside to tend to those shot. Brock found and tackled the shooter — and kept him down until deputies arrested him. The sheriff’s office has confirmed that Brock had a handgun, though it’s

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INDUSTRIES FROM PAGE A1 various CCTC course programs, listen to career and motivational speakers and even play a manufacturing-related game along the way. A total of nine schools were represented, including the seven public middle schools in Sumter County, one in Lee County School District and one private school in Sumter, St. Anne & St. Jude Christian School. Today’s manufacturing careers pay solid wages and are filled with technology and robotics — much different than the often-dirty traditional plant jobs of decades past — according to Erika Williams, manager of communications and strategic initiatives with the Sumter Development Board and TheLINK Economic Development Alliance of Sumter and Lee counties. Recognizing that parents are influential in their children’s career decision making, a pre-expo reception was held for them Thursday night at the

advanced manufacturing training center. “It’s important for the parents to see as well that it’s not your ‘grandfather’s manufacturing’ any more,” Williams said Friday. “So many people think it’s dark, unsafe and dirty, but that’s not always the case any more. People need to take a second look.” Among the area firms represented Friday were Continental Tire the Americas, Kaydon Corp., Palmetto Health Tuomey, Black River Electric Cooperative, Thompson Industrial Services, Bicycle Corp. of America in Manning, Coca-Cola Consolidated of Bishopville and Monster.com of Florence. Black River’s active display included a miniature car with power lines on it that illustrated the dangers of touching objects with live electrical wires on them. It also showed different ways of using math to generate power while

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promoting electrical safety. BREC’s Ben Stephens, an energy management coordinator with the utility, said someone who likes the outdoors and studies basic electricity at a high school career and technology center could be a great fit for an entry-level lineman position with the company. Wages for that type of position may start at $12 to $15 per hour initially, but after a few years on the job someone could make about $25 an hour. Thompson showcased welding and other careers — including displaying the latest in welding hoods. Thompson’s Greg Logan, pipe superintendent at the local fabrication shop, said a graduate from a high school career and technology center with two years’ training in welding, can start at Thompson in the range of $20 per hour. A graduate from Central Carolina with an Associate degree in welding can earn $27 to $28 per hour, plus overtime on top of that. Dalton Hodge, an eighth grader at Furman Middle School, was im-

pressed with Thompson’s display. “Today, I learned about everything to do with welding, like the new helmets they use and why they use them to really protect your eyes,” Hodge said. Fellow Furman eighth-grader Tia Follin wants to pursue a health-care career after school and was impressed with Palmetto Health Tuomey’s display. “I learned how they help people and different jobs in the nursing field,” Follin said. Williams was impressed with how the inaugural expo turned out. “The student engagement and interaction with the various industries was phenomenal,” Williams said. “It was fantastic exposure for them. We promote our community as being ‘workforce-ready’ for industry, and today was a part of that piece. We appreciate the businesses taking time out of their day to be here. They do that because they know this is potentially their workforce for the future.”

Farmers to plant record low wheat acres, most soybeans ever DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The amber waves of grain are about to turn into bean pods as farmers report they’ll plant millions of acres in soybeans instead of wheat this year as a global glut of the grain has made it unprofitable to grow. In its annual prospective plantings report released Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said wheat acres will be the lowest on record this year at 46.1 million acres and soybean planting will be at a record high of 89.5 million acres. The United States has more than 1 billion bushels of surplus wheat in storage and the oversupply has driven wheat farmers in several states including, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota, to shift previously planted wheat acres to soybeans. “The big trend there is that wheat is grown in just about every continent around the world except Antarctica so those acres elsewhere have increased dramatically. The U.S. has lost production to the rest of the world,” said Todd Hultman, a grain market analyst for DTN, an Omaha, Nebraska-based agriculture market data provider. He said wheat overproduction caused prices to collapse and made production unprofitable. Corn has experienced a similar trend leading farmers to cut corn acres 4 percent from last year to 90 million, the USDA report said. If this year’s planting weather favors soybeans and more acres

are shifted out of corn, this could be the first year since 1983 that farmers planted more acres in soybeans than corn. Soybeans have produced large harvests too, but it is a hot commodity around the world with demand highest in

China where soybean meal feeds pigs, cows and fish in a culture increasingly seeking to eat more meat. The record global demand has maintained more favorable prices for soybeans, making them more profitable to grow than

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AGREEMENT FROM PAGE A1 in the past,” Poston said at the time. “You don’t have a person whose designated role is coordinating with all the individuals that are responsible for the different areas. That’s the link you are missing here. “It’s a serious job managing a $120 million budget.” William Byrd, a certified public accountant who operates a local full-service accounting firm, is one of four private-business leaders who serve on the school board’s finance committee. He’s in full support of a CFO for the school district, given the consolidated school district’s size and the complexities of governmental accounting, including managing multiple funds simultaneously. “You really need to have indepth knowledge, and I think that knowledge would come through the resources of a CFO,” Byrd said. “CFO is just a title. You could call that person the treasurer, the VP of Finance or the CFO — we need a knowledgeable financial person on staff of the district. “It has been recommended by our independent auditor that we prepare our financial statements internally,” Byrd added. “Not having that knowledgeable person on staff puts us in a position of having to rely on the external auditor to prepare our financial statements and puts us in a position of not having readily available information for decision-making. “I think the value of a CFO is that person would bring to the table that real-time input to provide decisive information to enable the board and the superintendent to make

proper decisions timely. And that’s what’s needed.” Byrd said the person is generally a certified public accountant, but, if not, has 10 to 15 years’ experience in school district finances. Byrd, fellow finance committee member and local private businessman Greg Thompson, and Poston all agreed the district had a person of that caliber on staff when Mann was CFO — and later executive director of finance — of the district. Mann came to Sumter in 2011 when the new consolidated district was formed from the former Sumter District 17 and Sumter District 2. He left in April 2015 to accept a position with the South Carolina School Boards Association. Poston recently supported Mann’s work. “I think he did a much better job at managing the general fund and pointing out the obvious and keeping the general fund more in line,” Poston said. “When he was there, you can see it did stay more in line than in the last couple years.” Byrd and Thompson consider Mann a seasoned, experienced CPA and it was unfortunate the district lost him. After Mann’s departure in 2015, Superintendent Frank Baker hired Nancy McMillan from Lee County School District to fill Mann’s executive director of finance post. McMillan had previously worked for the former Sumter District 17 and Sumter District 2 for a combined 14 years. According to Baker, another finance staff member left in 2015 and that position was not filled. That person had han-

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dled more day-to-day financial responsibilities to assist Mann. In December, Baker said due to tight budgeting, he felt it was inappropriate to fill the opening and the finance staff has been understaffed ever since. Baker declined to comment last week for this story, saying through a district spokesperson he felt it was inappropriate at this time to discuss personnel issues. However, board Chairman MCGHANEY the Rev. Daryl McGhaney said last week that Baker is in support of bringing on a new CFO for the district. He said all board members are also in support of the new hire and believe it’s a critical position for the district to have. McGhaney also said the position will be in the budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

tion representing Shaw Air Force Base. If the legislation passes, the Sumter legislative delegation would select the first two at-large board members until the next regular election cycle in November 2018 places the seats on a ballot for voters to elect the two at-large members. McGhaney said he will discuss possible meeting dates and times with his fellow-board members on Monday night, and said he wants to have the meeting with the delegation as soon as possible to discuss their reasoning behind the proposed legislation. According to McGhaney, state Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, is doing likewise on his end with fellow-delegation members. If a quorum of at least four board members plan to attend a meeting with the delegation, then the meeting must be open to the public and the media notified.

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eople who experienced the phenomenon of Charles D.

“Pug” Ravenel can’t have helped wondering what might have been — if only he had won. But Pug, who died last week, didn’t win. In his political career, he lost and lost — and then lost some more. Which surprised everyone who knew him because Pug had always been known for winning. He was the winning quarterback in high school here and later at Harvard, to which he won a full athletic scholarship RAVENEL following a postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy, compliments of the local newspaper he had served — winningly, no doubt — as a paperboy. Nothing could stop that kid, not even the telephone pole he once ran into while scrambling for a baseball. His broken nose that day resulted in a nickname that stuck. After receiving an MBA from Harvard, Pug continued his winning streak on Wall Street. Then, in 1972, he and his wife, Mollie Curtis, decided to move south to raise their children. Trading the hustle of New York for the gentler pace of Charleston’s susurrating streets was a hinge point in their lives, as well as in South Carolina’s. In 1974, Pug decided to run for governor on a platform called “Program for Excellence in South Carolina.” A hope-and-change candidate before it was fashionable, he defeated six fellow Democrats in the primary, but the state Supreme Court ruled him ineligible to be governor for failing to meet an archaic five-year residency requirement. Ultimately, Republican James Edwards won, ushering in a long run of mostly Republican governors. Thus also began the dimming of that bright light that appears once in a generation. South Carolina had never met anyone quite like Pug. Dashing, smart and charismatic, he burned with an intensity so hot that one instantly understood the origin of ladies’ fans. Pug was passion personified — passionate about life, family, friendship, the less fortunate, the arts, sports, travel, you name it — and, of course, love. He was utterly beguiling, to men and women alike. And, he was contagious. I caught the bug in 1978 during a breakfast with a handful of other reporters and Pug, who this time was running to unseat Sen. Strom Thurmond. As usual, he wore his shirt-

sleeves rolled up to his elbows. It’s a familiar, iconic image in the political world, but you knew Pug’s sweat Kathleen was real. Parker He’d clawed his way to the top and respected hard work in others. What he described at that meeting — the abiding faith that a better, more just society was within our grasp — was the world I wanted, too. Pug lost to Thurmond, of course. He also lost a congressional race in 1980. In between, he worked in the U.S. Commerce Department. He later served a brief stint in prison for bank fraud. Nevertheless, Pug left a legacy of hope, charity and love — and he really meant it. I remember him once telling me that when he felt down, he’d do something for someone else to lift his spirits. As friends and family gather to celebrate his life, the question lingers: Why couldn’t Pug Ravenel, one of the South’s leading protagonists, get elected in his home state? I wouldn’t underestimate the “Yankee-fied” factor, what with all that fancy education and Wall Street money. Never mind that he was the author of his own success. To a certain sort of resentful Southerner, Pug was a carpetbagger like any other. It was like that then. In some parts, it is like that now. And, of course, he was reaching out to minorities and women without clocking in with the old pols. Just who did he think he was, anyway? There are stories — great Southern tales — about what really went on behind the scenes during his run for governor, about how the votes really went on the court, about how Pug was never going to be allowed to win. Pug always knew who his enemies were, but he never gave up, not even at the end. As he became physically diminished by cancer, he still roiled with energy from some mysterious inner source. He never ceased caring. I last saw Pug in January when I joined him and his infinitely lovely wife of 25 years, “Susu,” for dinner. His eyes were bright as ever. And though Alzheimer’s had begun to trip his sentences, his ears were perked and his attention riveted. When Susu picked up the check, I protested that next time would be my treat. Would that, my friend, would that. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. (c) 2017, Washington Post Writers Group

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DHEC works to preserve, protect the health of all of South Carolina

hen we at the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control say that our vision is healthy people living in healthy communities, we aren’t feeding South Carolinians some feel-good line. We mean it. Protecting and preserving the collective health of residents and the communities in which they live is at the heart of what we do as the state’s public health agency. Although doctors do the critical work of treating diseases and injuries one patient at a time, we at DHEC are charged with addressing disease and injury for the state’s population as a whole. Instead of treating the individual who suffers a heart attack, we analyze the links between heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. That information allows DHEC and partners across the state to develop programs to prevent and control heart disease. That’s the essence of public health: ensuring the well-being of entire populations. These populations can be as small as a local neighborhood or as large as a region or the entire state. When health care providers report an infectious disease outbreak, we are there. When the need arises to plan and prepare for the potential of a new threat like Zika virus entering our state, we are there. When natural disasters arise — whether a damaging hurricane or a perilous flood — we are there. DHEC employs many skilled professionals and experts who work tirelessly to help build and maintain a public health system capable of preventing and respond-

ing to the various emergencies and outbreaks that sometimes arise. The work of these Dr. Lilian public Peake health and environmental control professionals covers a wide range of areas, including chronic disease, aging, safe drinking water, disaster response, tobacco control and so much more. The agency investigates nearly 400 acute disease outbreaks and 55,000 disease reports a year; conducts more than 90,000 inspections covering a diverse range of programs; and has legal responsibilities that include more than 360 state or federal statutes, regulations and provisos. Our team uses a multiplicity of methods to help prevent and respond to public health threats and reverse negative trends. Those methods include developing educational materials and programs, administering needed services and proposing policy changes. Our work includes efforts to make sure everyone has an opportunity for a healthy life. With DHEC locations in all 46 counties around the state, residents make numerous clinic visits each year, whether for TB therapy or a flu vaccine. Three programs in particular comprise the vast majority of visits to our clinics: the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, Preventive Health (family planning services and STD testing/treatment) and Immunization. DHEC helps hundreds of thousands of South Carolin-

ians stay healthy every year. In 2016, the agency: • Delivered high–quality health and wellness services to 757,813 South Carolinians in our community health departments; • Provided nutrition counseling and assistance to 183,141 women, infants and children; • Provided 60,388 newborn screening test results for babies; • Evaluated 12,731 new sites for septic tanks, resulting in 8,988 permits; • Performed 39,504 food safety-related inspections, investigated 4,725 complaints, and issued 2,129 permits; and • Conducted 12,800 initial investigations of potential rabies exposure, with 12,211 follow-up investigations involving wild and domestic animals. Although we work yearround to educate and inform residents about a wide range of public health issues, this week — National Public Health Week (April 3-9) — gives us an opportunity to highlight the impact public health programs and services have on protecting and improving the well-being of all South Carolinians. We will spend this week celebrating the importance of public health and those who work in the field, while educating citizens about various health issues and how they can improve their quality of life. It all feeds into our ultimate goal of ensuring that South Carolina remains a state where healthy people live in healthy communities. Dr. Lilian Peake is director of Health Services at the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Contact her at peakelr@ dhec.sc.gov.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR OTHER TIMES THE SILLY LANGUAGE IS JUST FINE FOR ITS PURPOSE I take umbrage (I have always wanted to use that word) with your commentary in the March 29 Sumter Item. Consider what becomes of food that you “process”. It should be clear that “process” is properly used with “election” and “political”, as they both derive the same result. As

for being unable to “live in poverty”, tell that to the populace of Poverty, Kentucky. One could be a hero of the political process, if they were to just get those poor individuals to move to Prosperity, South Carolina (in Newberry County). I’m sure you will take this under advisement. JAMES GROSS Dalzell

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Acclaimed Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko dies in U.S. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Acclaimed Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, whose work focused on war atrocities and denounced anti-Semitism and tyrannical dictators, has died. He was 84. Ginny Hensley, a spokeswoman for Hillcrest Medical Center in the eastern Oklahoma city of Tulsa, confirmed Yevtushenko’s death. Roger Blais, the provost at University of Tulsa, where Yevtushenko was a longtime faculty member, said he was told Yevtushenko died Saturday morning. “He died a few minutes ago surrounded by relatives and close friends,” his widow, Maria Novikova, was quoted as saying by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. She said he died peacefully in his sleep of heart failure. Yevtushenko gained notoriety in the former Soviet Union while in his 20s, with poetry denouncing Josef Stalin. He gained international acclaim as a young revolutionary with “Babi Yar,” the unflinching 1961 poem that told of the slaughter of nearly 34,000 Jews by the Nazis and denounced the antiSemitism that had spread throughout the Soviet Union. At the height of his fame, Yevtushenko

read his works in packed soccer stadiums and arenas, including to a crowd of 200,000 in 1991 that came to listen during a failed coup attempt in Russia. He also attracted large audiences on tours of the West. With his tall, rangy body, chiseled visage and declaratory style, he was a compelling presence on stages when reading his works. “He’s more like a rock star than some sort of bespectacled, quiet poet,” said former University of Tulsa President Robert Donaldson, who specialized in Soviet policy during his academic years at Harvard. Until “Babi Yar” was published, the history of the massacre was shrouded in the fog of the Cold War. “I don’t call it political poetry, I call it human rights poetry; the poetry which defends human conscience as the greatest spiritual value,” Yevtushenko, who had been splitting his time between Oklahoma and Moscow, said during a 2007 interview with The Associated Press at his home in Tulsa. Yevtushenko said he wrote the poem after visiting the site of the mass killings in Kiev, Ukraine, and searching for something memorializing what happened there — a sign, a tombstone,

OBITUARIES JAMES O. BRUNSON James O. “Jimmy” Brunson, 86, husband of Mary Louise Dennis Brunson, died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born July 20, 1930, in Sumter, he was a son of the late James B. Brunson and Ella Lou Brunson. He was a member of Lemira Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and Elder. He was a longtime employee of Piggly Wiggly. Survivors include his wife of 59 years; a son, Dennis Brunson (Alicia) of Sumter; grandchildren, Brooklyn Marie Williams (Ethan) of Cleveland, Tennessee, Michael Cameron Martin (Heather), Jonathan Beasley Brunson, Alexandra McKenzie Brunson, all of Sumter; a great-grandson, Merritt Colston Martin; and a sister, Anna Mood Brunson Baker of Sumter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Zandee M. Brunson; and a brother, Dreyfus Brunson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dan Rowton and the Rev. Al Sims officiating. Burial will be in the Brunson Cemetery. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky McLeod, Billy McLeod, Randy Sweat, Jerry McAfee, Dosie Choice, Ray Hodge, Tommy Turbeville and Bob Manning. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on Monday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Lemira Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1333, Sumter, SC 29154-1333. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of NHC Healthcare and Palmetto Health Tuomey for all of their loving care and compassion. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

TEONA Y. TYLER Teona Yolanda Tyler, 24, was born on Sept. 17, 1992, in Newark, Delaware, a daughter of Anthony and Theresa Gibbs Tyler. She was predeceased by her biological mother, Michele Jones, on April 13, 2004. Teona departed this life on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Sumter. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family: father, Elder Anthony Tyler; mother, Theresa Tyler; three sisters, Raven Tyler, Shayla (Mohammad) Crosby and Rashalai Currington; four brothers, Anthony R. Tyler, Bryon A. Tyler, Jamere Jackson and Lavar Jackson; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., Sumter, with Pastor

Al Sims officiating, assisted by Bishop Anthony Gibson of Grace Cathedral Ministries. A public viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the mortuary. The family will receive friends at 1880 Escollonia Drive, Sumter, and they are asking for no visitors after 8 p.m. each evening. Messages of hope can be left at www.whitesmortuary.net. Services entrusted to Whites Mortuary LLC.

SAMUEL E. DURANT SR. GABLE — Samuel Eugene “Sammie” DuRant Sr., 90, husband of the late Jane Bailey DuRant, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at his home. Born August 11, 1926, in Alcolu, he was a son of the late Henry Eugene and Gertrude Oliver DuRant. Sammie finished Gable High School in May of 1943 and began his education at Clemson University, where it was interrupted when he entered the Army in WWII in November of 1944. After basic training at Camp Blanding, Florida, he was sent overseas to serve in Patton’s 3rd Army. He served in the occupational forces with headquarters USFET in Germany. After returning from the service, Sammie finished his education at Clemson in 1948 and returned home to farm for 50 years. He served as Head Veterans teacher in Manning and as an assistant rural mail carrier for a number of years. Sammie was a member and past president of the Clarendon County Farm Bureau and the Gold Kist Board. He was on the board of the former Sumter Federal Land Bank Association and then the Farm Credit Association of Florence for over 30 years. He was on the founding board of Laurence Manning Academy and named the Business Man of the Year for Clarendon County in 1997. Mr. DuRant was a lifelong member of New Harmony Presbyterian Church. He loved his church and the New Harmony Community, where he served as an elder for 40 years. He was a Bible class teacher and served in many other capacities. He is survived by two sons, Samuel Eugene “Gene” DuRant Jr. (Melanie) of Gable, Harry Bailey DuRant (Kim) of Alcolu; two daughters, Cary DuRant Graham of Columbia, Kathryn DuRant Sims (Daryl) of Buford, Georgia; a sister, Mary Gertrude Baker of New Zion; a brother-in-law, Ralph Bleasdale Sr. of Alcolu; nine grandchildren, Samuel Eugene “Sam” DuRant III (Elizabeth), Christopher Ryan DuRant (Ansley), Caroline DuRant Thompson (Charlie), Harrison Bailey DuRant (Mary-Michal), John Ashton DuRant (Kendall), Gena DuRant Reeder (Graham), William Cork Graham Jr., Matthew DuRant Graham, Caleb DuRant Sims; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Annette DuRant Bleasdale. A funeral service will be

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Anti-Stalinist poet Yevgenny Yevtushenko speaks during a reading of his poetry in Moscow’s Tschaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow in December 1962. Yevtushenko died Saturday at 84, according to several Russian news outlets. some kind of historical marker — but finding nothing. “I was so shocked. I was absolutely shocked when I saw it, that people didn’t keep a memory about it,” he said. It took him two hours to write the poem that begins, “No monument stands over Babi Yar. A drop sheer as a crude gravestone. I am afraid.” Yevtushenko was born deep in Siberia in the town of Zima, a name that

held at 3 p.m. today at New Harmony Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Gordon K. Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the DuRant-New Harmony Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy McNair, Robert McNair, Thomas Wilson Sr., Frank Bleasdale, Ralph Bleasdale Jr., Edgar Baker, John Rutledge DuRant, Bob McNair, Bruce McNair, Thomas DuRant, Joe Wilson, Dr. John Tennant, Don Cole, Lee Reaves Jr., Len Brown and Phillip Thompson. Visitation was held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the residence, 10932 Brewington Road, Gable. The family would like to thank the staff of Embrace Hospice and caregivers, Lois Mickens, Betty Williams, Janet Reed, Ora Nelson, Tyson Robinson and Peggy Hicks. Memorials may be made to the New Harmony Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1174 New Harmony Church Road, Alcolu, SC 29001. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

LUELLA KEITH EVANS Luella Keith “Sister” Evans, 87, widow of George Evans Sr., was born to the late Deacon Horace and Hattie Phillips Keith on May 9, 1929, in Dalzell. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Luella was a lifelong member of Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the gospel choir for 30 plus years, YWA, usher board and missionary. She also served as a Cancer Drive Team Captain, a member of the Eveready Seniors of St. James United Methodist Church and President of the Neighborhood Willing Workers Club. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, George Jr. (Linda) of Augusta, Georgia; three daughters, Dorothy Buckman, Delores Evans McMillan of Sumter, Wanda Evans of the home; eight grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; one sister-inlaw, Ethel Wilson of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017, from the Grant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5405 Black River Road, Rembert, with the Rev. Clifton Witherspoon, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 17½ Newman St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The procession will leave from the home at 10:20 a.m. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Dalzell. These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at wil-

translates to winter. He rose to prominence during Nikita Khrushchev’s rule. His poetry was outspoken and drew on the passion for poetry that is characteristic of Russia, where poetry is more widely revered than in the West. Some considered it risky, though others said he was only a showpiece dissident whose public views never went beyond the limits of what officials would permit. Years after he moved to Oklahoma, Yevtushenko’s death inspired tributes from his homeland. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on the Russian social media site Vkontakte: “He knew how to find the key to the souls of people, to find surprisingly accurate words that were in harmony with many.” A spokesman for President Vladimir Putin said the poet’s legacy would remain “part of Russian culture.” Natalia Solzhenitsyna, widow of the novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, said on Russian state television that Yevtushenko “lived by his own formula.” “A poet in Russia is more than a poet,” she said. “And he really was more than a poet — he was a citizen with a pronounced civic position.”

liamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.

RUEMONTE TEVIS PINEWOOD — Ruemonte Tevis, 73, beloved husband of Magnolia Tevis, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

ERNEST DELGAR BUTLER Ernest Delgar Butler, affectionately called “Gargie,” was born May 20, 1971, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Virginia Ford Butler and the late Ernest Butler. He departed this life on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Ernest was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a graduate of Sumter High School Class of 1989. He continued his education at Central Carolina Technical College with a degree in auto mechanics. He also attended Morris College where he studied recreational health. He was a faithful and active member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Monitor. Ernest was a State Grand Master and Worshipful Master of the Universal Masonic Brotherhood and Order of the Eastern Star, King Solomon Lodge #8, Sumter. He was a loving son, brother, father and uncle. Ernest was a person with a humble and caring spirit. He was a people and animal lover and was known to visit the sick and help anyone in need. He was a dialysis patient for many years and an inspiration for many other patients. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted mother, Virginia Ford Butler of the home; one daughter, Mya; two sisters, Udetta Ford Chestnut of Wayne, New Jersey, Melba Butler Ingram of Richland, Virginia; three uncles, Woodrow (Rose) Ford Jr., James (Shirul) Ford Sr., Nathaniel Butler, all of Sumter; two nieces, Natalie (Herman) Lee of Millville, New Jersey, Quinetta Ingram of Richmond, Virginia; three nephews, Thaddeus (Diana) Chestnut of Paterson, New Jersey, John (Waylea) Chestnut of Queens, New York, Joshua (Hadiyah) Ingram of Petersburg, Virginia; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Butler; maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Geneva Peterson Ford; paternal grandparents, Joe and Anna Butler; one aunt, Jonnie Mae Ford Evans Harrison; and an uncle, Herbert Ford. A public viewing will be held today from 2 to 6 p.m. Mr. Butler will be placed in the church on Monday at noon for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 805 S. Harvin St.,

Sumter, SC 29150, with pastor Marion H. Newton as eulogist and the Rev. Ricky Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 214 Weatherly Road. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT M. REYNOLDS Robert Maxie “Max” Reynolds, 68, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Regency Hospital in Florence. Born Feb. 10, 1949, in Hamburg, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Jack and Ruth Elise Bowden Reynolds. He was employed at Sumter Coating and was a member of the Sumter Elks Lodge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include a son, Jack Nicklaus “Nick” Reynolds of Sumter; a daughter, Shelley Moore of Little Rock, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Makenzie Moore, Amanda Moore; a great-grandson, Elijah Moore; two sisters, Alicia Stewart (Johnie), Jacqueline Wooten (Eddie), all of Hamburg, Arkansas; a brother, Charles Reynolds (Linda) of Odessa, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel. Honorary pallbearers will be his Saturday morning golf buddies of Beech Creek. The family will receive friends following the service. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

HULENE F. PENDERGRASS MANNING — Hulene Fulton Pendergrass, 81, widow of Chester Pendergrass and Lee Dingle, died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at McLeod Medical Center, Florence. She was born March 3, 1936, in Manning, a daughter of the late Gene and Ruth Conyers Fulton. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

MELDINA P. JUNE LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Meldina Payne June, 70, wife of Furman June Jr., died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at her residence, 49 Purpletop Dr. Lawrenceville, Georgia. She was born July 22, 1946, in Barbados, a daughter of the late Sfitz Herbert and Vileta Ireta Payne. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

ALLEN E. SINGLETON Allen Eugene “Lucky” Singleton, 89, widow of Mary J. Singleton and son of the late Allen E. and Rosa Webb Singleton, was born on May 31, 1927, in Sumter. He departed this life on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. The family will receive friends at the home, 1025 Plowden Mill Road. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., is in charge of arrangements.

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DAILY PLANNER

SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017

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PUBLIC AGENDA LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOARD MEETING Monday, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Sheriff’s Office conference room SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Invite change, EUGENIA LAST but be fully prepared to see matters through to the end. Live life your own way and take on challenges that will help you accomplish your goals. Let your life experiences and your determination lead the way.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get involved in current affairs and community events. You can make a difference if you stand up and express your opinions. Not everyone will agree with you at all times, but you will gain ground and make others realize that there are options worth considering. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Say what’s on your mind when dealing with important relationships. Clear the air and make way for better days ahead. Once you are on the same page as those you love and cherish, it will be much easier to achieve happiness. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t reveal personal secrets or your intentions unless you are prepared to follow through. Causing problems due to changes going on around you will not solve your problems. Do your best to maintain an inexpensive yet suitable lifestyle. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be a participant. Stand up for those less able than you. Do your part and make a difference. Your strength and courage will give you the edge you need to separate yourself from any competition you face. Live life your own way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use incentives to get your way. Your persuasive overtures will make others question whether they can move forward without you. A physical challenge will do you good and help you raise awareness about your concerns. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

BISHOPVILLE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Colclough Building TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, 4 p.m., town hall

Sometimes love hurts. Don’t let emotional matters spin out of control. A personal affront is likely unintentional. Remain composed and protect your heart, your physical wellness and your possessions from anyone who causes you grief. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Explore your options and look for ways to boost your income and lower your overhead. Taking care of personal issues before they escalate is in your best interest. Use your intelligence and ability to play on others’ weaknesses. Romance is highlighted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can bring greater stability to your personal life if you make a commitment or follow through with a promise you made. Working alongside the ones you love will bring you closer together. A joint venture will pay off. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your intelligence coupled with your innovative ideas will help you discover talents you didn’t know you had. Indulge in pastimes that bring you joy, knowledge and something to look forward to, and you will create a happy and prosperous future. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Opportunity is within reach. A moneymaking venture looks promising. Use your ingenuity and work alongside someone who is as inventive and creative as you. A networking opportunity is encouraged and love will result from your achieving greater personal stability.

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Today: Sunny to partly cloudy and nice. High 68 to 79. Monday: Mostly cloudy; a thunderstorm in southern parts. High 72 to 80.

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Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

80° 51° 71° 45° 91° in 1974 25° in 1964

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Today Hi/Lo/W 71/50/pc 79/58/s 83/57/pc 79/62/s 61/49/s 77/59/s 72/52/s 76/58/pc 78/58/s 74/53/s 62/44/s 72/51/s 72/50/s

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Williamson tosses 5-inning perfect game in SHS’ 12-0 win over Panthers BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com

big pitch, the two-seam fastball was always his go-to choice. “Four-seam is flat and I just wanted to keep the ball moving,” Williamson said. “It makes it harder to hit, and they just didn’t hit it.” The Panthers didn’t hit anything all night against the Gamecock right-hander — or reach base at all for that mat-

Whenever he got behind in the count against Carolina Forest on Friday, Sumter starting pitcher Rylan Williamson always tried to remember his mechanics — “muscle memory” as he called it. And whenever he needed a

ter. Backed by a 5-RBI night from Jordan Holladay and solid defense behind him, Williamson struck WILLIAMSON out six batters in tossing the first perfect game of his career during a 12-0 victory over CFHS in five innings at Game-

cock Field. “It felt pretty great hearing that,” Williamson said after his accomplishment was announced after the game. “As the game went on, I kind of realized that they didn’t have any hits and I didn’t give up any walks. I was trying to keep my nerves down and just keep throwing strikes and keep command of all my

pitches.” Williamson got behind 2-0 on a pair of batters to start the second inning, but managed to get both of them out soon after. He was ahead for most of the night though, only going to a 3-ball count twice. He struck out the first two batters he faced and then

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MEN’S FINAL FOUR

No storybook ending Furious rally comes up short as USC falls to Gonzaga 77-73 to end its magical NCAA run BY CONNOR PELTON Special To The Sumter Item GLENDALE, Ariz. — Tales from this day would have been told for months and years to come, the legend growing more and more as the story was passed down from generation to generation. A movie script may have been written, and head coach Frank Martin would never have to pay for another drink in the state of South Carolina again. Ah, what could have been. Despite a furious secondhalf rally that saw the Gamecocks come all the way back from a 14-point deficit, this team’s fairy tale of a story ended up being finished with one chapter left unwritten. It was Gonzaga 77, USC 73 in Saturday’s national semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. “We’ve had ups and downs all season,” said a dejected Justin McKie in the locker room after the game. “One thing we know is that if we keep working and don’t give up, things will turn around. We just couldn’t finish it off in the end.”

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) blocks a shot by South Carolina guard PJ Dozier during the second half of the Bulldogs’ 77-73 victory on Saturday in a men’s Final Four semifinal game at Glendale, Arizona. Gonzaga advanced to Monday’s national championship while the Gamecocks’ remarkable NCAA tournament run ended.

Gamecock players have hard time accepting tournament run is over

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South Carolina’s Khadim Gueye sits in the locker room following the Gamecocks’ 77-73 loss to Gonzaga on Saturday at the men’s Final Four in Glendale, Arizona.

BY CONNOR PELTON Special To The Sumter Item GLENDALE, Ariz. — Maik Kostar sat inside of his locker, looking off into the distance while shaking his head. Hassani Gravett stared at

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weeks, when loads of enthusiasm and delight filled the room as the team danced its way through the NCAA Tournament bracket. But the clock finally struck midnight on this

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It’s an all-SEC showdown for women’s national title BY SCHUYLER DIXON The Associated Press DALLAS — With UConn surprisingly out of the way, it’s time for a Southeastern Conference party with a pair of teams that have never played in the NCAA women’s championship game. Mississippi State’s 66-64 upset that snapped the Huskies’ record 111-game winning streak Friday night means a third meeting this season with South Carolina, this time for the title today at

the floor, playing with the curls of his high mohawk as he tried to digest South Carolina’s season-ending, 77-73 loss to Gonzaga on Saturday night. The scene was a stark contrast to the one seen in the Gamecock locker room throughout the past few

WHO: South Carolina (32-4) vs. Mississippi State (34-4) WHERE: American Airlines Center, Dallas WHEN: Today, 6 p.m. TV: ESPN

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Final Four, with the Bulldogs pulling their stunner in their first trip to the semifinals and the Gamecocks taking over in the second half of their second visit and beating frequent semifinalist Stanford 62-53. “It’s amazing, but you know the job’s not finished,” said South Carolina guard Kaela Davis, who transferred from Georgia Tech with the idea of playing for a title. “We’ve done something, the first in program history. For us,

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It’s an all-SEC women’s final as South Carolina guard Kaela Davis (3) and the Gamecocks look to take down Mississippi State forward Victoria Vivians (35) and the Bulldogs for the third time this year when the two teams meet today for the national championship in Dallas.

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State wrestling champ, OL Manos commits to USC O

n Tuesday, South Carolina landed a commitment from state heavyweight wrestling champion Hank Manos (6foot-4, 275 pounds) of Chapin who also is one of the state’s top centers. Manos has had a long-standing relationship with the Gamecocks having made several visits over the past year. He picked up an offer from head coach Will Muschamp earlier this year and Tuesday he picked up the phone and made his pledge to Muschamp and offensive line coach Eric Wolford. “My decision was based on education, proximity to home and coaching,” Manos said. “Those have been my top three for the entirety of my recruiting process and South Carolina is the best for me in all three aspects. I am very happy with my decision. Coach Wolf really wants me at center but also realizes I can play guard if needed. I am really excited about playing for Coach Wolf. He is a special kind of coach. He seems to truly care about his players but at the same time is tough as nails and expects full effort and commitment every time they are on the field. This is just what I was looking for in a position coach.” Manos also had offers from N.C. State, Duke, Wake Forest, East Carolina, Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State and Georgia State, plus he drew interest from Clemson, Vanderbilt and Middle Tennessee State. But the chance to play at home for a program he feels is on the rise was too much for him to pass up. “I think the program is heading into a very positive direction,” he said. “There is a lot of excitement in Columbia and I’m just glad to be a part of it.” With the commitment Manos said he is ending his recruiting and is 100 percent solid with the Gamecocks. He’s the fourth newcomer for the 2018 class and the second on the offensive line. USC has offers out to quarterbacks near and far in the 2018 class and the latest one to impress the Gamecocks was Tyler Shough (6-5, 195) of Chandler, Arizona. Shough last season passed for 2,079 yards and 27 touchdowns. The Gamecocks were the first big time program to offer Shough and Indiana became the second. He also has offers from Columbia, Yale, Harvard, Cornell, San Jose State, Hawaii and Western Kentucky. “I was super excited and shocked because it came out of nowhere,” said Shough. “My interest level is high and I would love to go there. I love the location, coaches, and the football tradition. They said they loved my film and were looking for an athletic dude who can throw the ball. I’m excited to get to know them and visit.” Shough said he and his parents are working on a date to visit USC. He has been to Arizona State and Nebraska and also plans to visit Harvard and Western Kentucky. He said he does not have a favor-

ite at this point and he is not an early graduate. USC offered RB Lavonte Valentine (6-0, 188) of Melbourne, Florida, and immediately moved to the top of his list joining Florida and Oregon. “They love my speed. Speed kills. They said I will be able to run track and play football which is great. They are very excited about me. Best thing is most of my family is from South Carolina and lives in South Carolina. This is awesome.” Valentine has family in Columbia, Edgefield and Trenton. He said with the offer from USC his interest in the Gamecocks is “1-10, at least an 11.” He plans to visit soon. He recently visited Florida. Valentine has run a 10.44 in the 100meter dash; third best in Florida this spring. He rushed for 890 yards last season. USC also offered DB Derek Turner (5-11, 182) of Saint Francisville, Louisiana. Auburn and Kansas State are two other Power 5 conference offers for him. Turner has visited LSU, Tulane and TCU and has visits upcoming with Auburn, Kansas State and Louisiana Tech. He said he will visit USC “sooner than later.” DL D’Andre Litaker (6-2, 302) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, visited USC last Thursday to watch spring practice and was joined by three of his friends, two of whom also have USC offers. ATH Alontae Taylor of Manchester, Tennessee, and 2019 WR Lance Wilhoite of Nashville were also in and have Gamecock offers. The other visitor in the group was DB/WR Jarek Campbell (5-11, 195) who is Litaker’s brother. Litaker was back for a second time to see the Gamecocks and he said he was impressed by the recent physical developments around the program including the plans for the new football operations center. But his primary reason for this visit was to watch practice and to continue relationship building with defensive line coach Lance Thompson. He has 13 offers including USC, Alabama, Tennessee, LSU, Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. He said those schools are recruiting him the hardest. He has also visited Kentucky and Tennessee and will be visiting Memphis, Alabama and LSU. Litaker said he will return to USC for a summer camp workout and is considering setting an official visit with the Gamecocks. He does not have favorites at this point. Litaker missed all of last season with a torn left ACL. He wants to wait until at least mid-season or after his season before making his decision. LB Dax Hollifield of Shelby, N.C., was back at USC last week to watch the Gamecocks practice, the latest of several visits he’s made to Columbia in recent months. This time he brought his mom with him so she could check things out as well. Hollifield has held the Gamecocks in high esteem throughout his recruiting process and the Gamecocks currently sit atop his list along

with North Carolina, Stanford, Florida and Virginia Tech. He wants to take several Phil Kornblut more visits before narrowRECRUITING ing his list to CORNER five and then he will take his official visits. Hollifield said there was nothing new uncovered by him on his most recent visit to USC because he’s seen all the Gamecocks have to offer inside and outside the program. Hollifield will not be able to make the USC spring game. He’s going to Florida State Thursday and then he’s going to Florida for that spring game. He also is planning to visit Alabama to watch a visit and will make a return visit to LSU. He also plans to get out to Stanford and Notre Dame. Hollifield does not have a decision timeline and he’s not graduating early. DE Xavier Thomas of Florence and IMG Academy in Florida was at USC last Thursday to watch the Gamecocks in their spring practice. Thomas also visited USC earlier this month on a bus trip with teammates and he planned to take in the Gamecock spring game on Saturday. He plans to attend Clemson’s spring game on April 8. DL William Green Jr. of Albany, Georgia, made an unofficial visit to USC last Saturday to watch the Gamecocks’ spring scrimmage. Green is set to attend Jones County JC, Mississippi, for the next two seasons but the Gamecocks remain on him for the future. His thinking right now is to join the Gamecocks for the 2019 season. USC offered TE John FitzPatrick (6-6, 230) of Atlanta who has emerged as a national recruit with offers also from UCLA, Oregon, Oregon State, West Virginia, Arizona State, N.C. State, Missouri, Virginia, Vanderbilt, Pitt, Maryland, Iowa State, Minnesota and others. FitzPatrick said he definitely will make a visit to USC at some point. He has visited UCLA, Virginia, Duke, Princeton and Georgia Tech. He visited Georgia on Saturday. FitzPatrick said there are no early favorites for him and he will not be an early graduate. Greenwood WR Sam Pinckney took a recent visit to LSU and he returned to South Carolina with an offer. Pinckney also has visited USC, Florida State and North Carolina and he’s planning to visit Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. He was also planning to attend USC’s spring game. Pinckney said he gets regular contact from the Gamecocks and talks with recruiter Coleman Hutzler. Pinckney said his top three right now, in no order, are USC, Florida State and LSU. Fort Dorchester QB Dakereon Joyner visited N.C. State during the weekend. USC and N.C. State have been his top two with Oregon, Alabama, Auburn and Georgia also in the

hunt. USC offered WR Kam Scott (6-2, 160) of Manvel, Texas. Some of his other offers are Baylor, SMU, Tennessee, Tulane, Tulsa and North Texas. Wilson DB Zion Keith, who currently is committed to Wake Forest, said he’s starting to get more attention from USC. He planned to attend the spring game. DB Khris Pam of Blythewood and Georgia Military JC was schedule to attend USC’s spring game Saturday. The Gamecocks have not offered but plan to scout him in the spring. He’s also drawing interest from Michigan State, Georgia Tech and Colorado. DL Dantrell Barkley of Independence JC, Kansas has set an unofficial visit to USC for June 9. USC coaches plan to visit him at Independence on April 18. He’s also going to visit Colorado and N.C. State. USC is the first to offer 2019 multi-position ATH Braylen Weems (5-11, 170) of Lawrenceville, Georgia. The Gamecocks offered as a receiver. Weems also plays quarterback and safety. USC also offered 2019 DB Jalen Perry of Dacula, Georgia.

CLEMSON AND USC Earlier this month DE KJ Henry of Clemmons, N.C., traveled down national championship lane by taking unofficial visits first to Clemson and then to Alabama, the combatants from January’s title game in Tampa. Henry was joined on the visits by his parents and little sister and both visits further educated the family on the two programs. Henry’s coach Adrian Snows says he plans to visit USC soon. He will also take a visit to Virginia Tech in the future. Neither visit has been scheduled at this point. He also said Henry has his list down to a final 10 but won’t release that until early April. Snow said Henry will graduate early so he will make his decision at some point during the season. DB Brendon Harris of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a heavily recruited prospect that Clemson and USC have offered along with many others from across the country. Thus far he has visited Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and Vanderbilt. He was at Clemson for the January junior day and he plans to return for the spring game. Harris said he’s also in touch with USC assistant Bobby Bentley and he plans to visit at some point. Last season he had 73 tackles with seven interceptions. Harris said Tennessee, Auburn, Florida and LSU join Clemson as the schools he’s talking with the most, all have offered and he doesn’t have a favorite. Clemson was his first offer after he performed for the coaches at camp last summer. Some other offers include Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, Mississippi State, Penn State, Oklahoma, Missouri, Georgia, Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Virginia. OL Jordan McFadden of

Dorman is loading up on the offers but thus far USC and Clemson have not moved on him – although that might soon change. He has released a top 12 from his offers of Virginia Tech, Duke, Wake Forest, Rutgers, North Carolina, Syracuse, N.C. State, Michigan State, Missouri, Louisville, Georgia Tech and Virginia. DE Jamarcus Chatman of Rome, Georgia, released his top 10 of Florida State, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Minnesota, Michigan, Florida and Wake Forest. Clemson and USC also are recruiting him but have not offered. USC and Clemson RB target Master Teague III of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, visited Alabama and Auburn during the weekend.

CLEMSON WR Jacob Copeland of Pensacola, Florida, was quoted by ESPN at a regional combine in New Orleans that Clemson is now his leader with Florida right behind. Copeland said he also likes Auburn, Miami and North Carolina. He plans to visit Clemson and Florida later this spring. He will announce his decision in January at the Under Armour AllAmerican Game. Clemson offered DE Micah Parsons of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He currently is committed to Penn State. LB Teradja Mitchell of Virginia Beach told 247Sports he has a top five of Clemson, Florida State, Alabama, Ohio State and LSU. He narrowed his list from a previous top 11. He plans a decision in November or December. OL Jackson Carman of Fairfield, Ohio, visited Clemson last Monday. He’s a highly recruited tackle with Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan State, Southern Cal offers along with many more. He plans to take all five official visits before deciding in December. His father lives in Charleston. Clemson LB target Payton Wilson of Hillsborough, N.C., will announce May 1. His favorites have been Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama.

BASKETBALL Sharone Wright Jr. (6-foot-4) of West Florence has offers from Clemson, USC, Texas Tech, Georgia Tech, VCU, Wake Forest, Arkansas, Auburn, Charlotte, Georgia, Kansas State and Memphis. He said he also hears from USC. Clemson looked in on 6-7 Raynere Thornton of Gordon State JC, Georgia, last week. The Tigers currently don’t have a scholarship to spend in the spring but that, of course, could change due to attrition. Thornton isn’t sure about the Tigers’ interest after the first contact. He averaged nine points and 10 rebounds per game this season.

BASEBALL RHP Jackson Lindley (6-4, 185) of TL Hanna committed to Clemson. He’s the Tigers’ 13th commitment for 2018.

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After scary injury, LB Moore returns to Gamecocks for spring game BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina linebacker Skai Moore was happy to be back after a year recovering from a scary neck injury, although not that thrilled with spring workouts. Moore, the Gamecocks leading tackler each MOORE season from 2013 through 2015, sat out last season after neck fusion surgery. He was cleared for spring practice last month and was on the field Saturday when South Carolina held its annual Garnet-and-Black game at Williams-Brice Stadium, won by the Black squad 35-24. “It makes you appreciate

the game a lot more and the opportunities that you have,” Moore said. “But as far as it being fun, spring’s spring.” The 6-foot-2, 221-pound senior is more concentrated on the fall. That’s when he can again turn into the playmaker he was his first three seasons. Besides leading the Gamecocks in tackles his first three full seasons — including a 2013 season when the Gamecocks featured All-American defensive end and No. 1 NFL draft pick Jadeveon Clowney — Moore has 11 career interceptions, three shy of South Carolina’s career record. Moore seems like a major boost for an offense that had trouble stopping the run and gave up more than 26 points a game last year. South Carolina head coach

Will Muschamp was proud of how Moore handled his time away. Instead of losing touch with teammates, Moore stayed involved. When Moore got the green light to play, he did not shy away from contact or show any signs of hesitance. Muschamp said the team’s first day in full pads this spring included a drill where “the first thing making contact is you head. We didn’t say a word to him and he went right after it. That’s the kind of competitor he is.” Moore got about a quarter’s work in the exhibition, attended by about 30,000 people. He had one blitz where he came in off the left corner untouched and likely would have leveled quarterback Jake Bentley if the passers weren’t off limits to contact during

the session. Bentley said he’s had to step his game up at practice because of Moore’s return to the field. Moore is able to outthink offenses much of the time, Bentley said, because he can take what he’s coached to do, tweak it some and arrive in time to break up what looked like a sure completion. “He’s so smart,” Bentley said. Moore, from Cooper City, Florida , is the first South Carolina player to lead the team in tackles three straight years since Tony Watkins from 1992-94. If Moore leads the way again this fall, it will be just the 15th time in NCAA Division I a player has been his team’s top tackler all four of his seasons. South Carolina linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams said

having Moore back opens things up for others. They know their senior captain has their back and his side of the field covered. It “means you can play freely,” Allen-Williams said. Moore acknowledged it was difficult at times watching South Carolina give up points and yards — it was seventh overall in the Southeastern Conference at 411 yards allowed per game — and knowing there wasn’t anything he could do about it. He’s sure he can give Muschamp and USC that defensive surge they were missing at times last year in the 6-7 season. “I know I can make plays, go out there and do what I do,” Moore said. “I’m going to go out there confident and pick up where I left off.”

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Buzzer-beater sinks UConn’s winning streak

TSA baseball nips Carolina Academy 6-5

DALLAS — UConn’s record 111-game winning streak came to an end when Mississippi State pulled off perhaps the biggest upset in women’s basketball history, shocking the Huskies 66-64 on Morgan William’s overtime buzzer beater on Friday. William hit a 15-footer to cap it, moments after a replay review awarded UConn two free throws for a flagrant 1 foul call that tied the game with 26.6 seconds left.

KANG LEADS FOWLER BY 3 AT HOUSTON OPEN HUMBLE, Texas — Sung Kang shot a 1-under 71 to hold a 3-shot lead over Rickie Fowler after the third round of the Houston Open on Saturday. Fowler shot a 5-under 67 to trim Kang’s 6-shot lead as they head into the final round.

SHOW COURT WINS CAROLINA CUP STEEPLECHASE CAMDEN — Show Court held off a late charge from Castle Hill to win the Carolina Cup Steeplechase on Saturday. Show Court, ridden by jockey Michael Mitchell, finished the 2 1-8 mile course in three minutes, 56.80 seconds to win by seven lengths at Springdale Racecourse. From wire reports

WILLIAMSON FROM PAGE B1 fanned four in a row at one point - including striking out the side in the third. He needed just 54 pitches to get through the contest. It was the command of the fastball that really helped him out of a couple of those tight scenarios early on, SHS head coach Brooks Shumake said. “He was able to keep his fastball down in the zone and not elevate it,” Shumake said. “He was able to do that and he just battled pitch by pitch. “...I’m really happy for him and it’s obviously a tremendous accomplishment. He’s pitching with a lot of confidence and he had confidence in our defense, which did a good job tonight, too.” While Williamson was in command for most of the game, he did get two huge defensive gems courtesy of the Holladays. Jordan Holladay snagged a line drive at third base for the final out of the first inning while Jacob Holladay made a diving grab on a ball slicing away from him in right field to end the fourth. “Rylan hit his spots tonight, and when the defense behind him makes plays like we did tonight, it just makes things that much better,” Jordan Holladay said. The elder Holladay made

LAKE CITY — Eric Lisenby went 4-for-4 and Garrett Davis added three hits as Thomas Sumter Academy’s varsity baseball team edged Carolina Academy 6-5 on Friday at the CA field. Dayton Ingram picked up the win on the mound and Josh Barnett came in for the save. On Wednesday. TSA defeated Orangeburg Prep 2-1 in eight innings. Chandler Hunter scattered five hits over 6 2/3 innings while Chris Parrish got the win in relief. Garrett Davis led the Generals with three hits and Lisenby added two hits The winning run came across when Zach Davis was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. TSA is now 9-6 overall and 2-4 in region play. WILSON HALL 7 FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 4

McLendon Sears had two hits including a double and a home run and drove in three runs to help Wilson Hall earn a 7-4 victory over Florence Christian on Friday at the Barons field. Charlton Commander also had a double and drove in three runs and was the winning pitcher for WH. Corbin Bruce went 3-for-4. The Barons are now 9-2 overall and 3-1 in SCISA Region II-3A.

things a lot better for Sumter in his second at-bat. The Gamecocks were unable to get to Panthers starter Caleb Vaught in the first two frames, but he got himself in trouble with a 1-out hit batsman and a walk to start the third. Joshua Sykes then attempted a sacrifice bunt, but the throw to third to try to get the lead runner bounced in the dirt and all parties were safe, loading the bases. After a short flyout, Jordan

VARSITY GOLF BARONS PLACE 6TH IN HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL

ATLANTA — Last week at the Atlanta Athletic Club, the Barons finished sixth out of 18 teams at the High School Invitational. WH had a team score of 228 and was led by Walker Jones’ 72. Easton Ward shot a 74, Miller Jones had an 82 and Will Barnes shot a 102.

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SUMTER 3 CAROLINA FOREST 1 MYRTLE BEACH — Ja’Von Perry, Dyson Roberts and Noah Chase each had a goal as Sumter defeated Carolina Forest 3-1 on Thursday at the CFHS field. Roberts also had an assist and Josiah Johnson finished with six saves in goal for the Gamecocks, who improved to 5-3 on the year and will travel to Hartsville on Monday.

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LAKE CITY — Thomas Sumter Academy fell 5-3 to Carolina Academy on Friday to drop to 6-3 overall and 3-1 in region play. Logan Morris had a single and a triple and a run scored

Holladay stepped to the plate and crushed a 1-0 offering from Vaught over the top row of advertisements in left-center for a grand slam and his sixth round-tripper of the season. “I was looking for something middle-in,” the SHS third baseman said. “He threw a fastball in on my hands and I just stayed short. ...It was just one of those smooth-feeling ones where you’re like, ‘That’s gone.’”

CRESTWOOD 3 Katlin Ramsey reached base three times, scored two runs and picked off two runners at third base as Lakewood’s junior varsity softball team earned an 8-3 victory over rival Crestwood on Thursday. Kylie Smith also reached base three times and scored two runs for the Lady Gators. Alaina Hill was 1-for-1 with a run scored. Jillian Lynch struck out four in her two innings of work on the mound. LHS returns to action on Monday when it hosts Orangeburg-Wilkinson. WILSON HALL 19

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CHARLESTON — Sophia Greene had an inside-thepark homer and drove in three runs and Becca Cromer allowed just one hit with two strikeouts on the mound as Wilson Hall routed Northwood Academy 19-1 on Thursday. Kailee Poston had two hits including a double and one

That was more than enough support for Williamson, but the Gamecocks tacked on six more in the bottom of the fourth for good measure. Jordan Holladay picked up his fifth run batted in on an RBI single and Sykes added one as well. A pair of Panther errors opened the door for more, and Daniel and Andrew Twitty sealed an early evening with back-to-back 2-run singles to

RBI for the Lady Barons. Cromer, Hannah Vaclavik and Kyndal Waynick each had a hit with Waynick also driving in a run. CLARENDON HALL 27 DORCHESTER 3

ST. GEORGE — May Rogan had four hits and Amberly Way McKenley Wells drove in three runs apiece as Clarendon Hall routed Dorchester Academy 27-3 in two innings on Friday. Both Way and Wells had two hits each and Wells picked up her 10th win of the year in the circle, finishing with three strikeouts. Bailey Corbett and Hadliegh McIntosh each went 3-for-4 for the Lady Saints, who improved to 10-1 and will travel to Holly Hill on Monday.

B TEAM SOFTBALL LAURENCE MANNING 6 CAROLINA ACADEMY 3 LAKE CITY — Payton Davis had three hits and an RBI as Laurence Manning Academy doubled up Carolina Academy 6-3 on Friday. Mary Claire Lee, Lindsey Barwick, Emily Anderson and Bailey Moore each had a hit for the Lady Swampcats. Sydney Ardis and Moore each drove in a run. Malorie Spiegel was the winning pitcher for LMA, who is now 5-3-1 on the year and will return to Lake City on Monday to face CA again.

close out the inning. Williamson helped his own cause with two hits including a double and both Twittys reached base twice and scored a run each. The win improves the Gamecocks to 13-1 overall and 7-0 in Region VI-5A. They play at West Florence on Tuesday and are two games up on everyone with three region games remaining.

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Cortes’ slam lifts USC past Auburn 7-0

McMurray enjoying resurgence at age 40

AUBURN, Ala. — Carlos Cortes’ first career homer was a grand slam in the top of the sixth inning and junior righthander Clarke Schmidt pitched eight scoreless innings as fourth-ranked South Carolina defeated 10th-ranked Auburn 7-0 on Saturday to even a 3-game SEC series. The Gamecocks improve to 19-7 and 6-2 in the SEC with Auburn 22-7 and 6-2 in league play. Schmidt (4-0) allowed just five hits and three walks and struck out 10. Auburn righthander Davis Daniel (2-1) after allowing four runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings with two walks and four strikeouts. On Friday, the Gamecocks fell behind 5-0 before rallying for four runs, but were unable to get the tying run home from third in the ninth inning as Auburn held on for a 5-4 victory behind starter Casey Mize’s complete-game effort. Mize (4-1) struck out 12 and allowed four runs on 10 hits with one walk. Gamecock right-hander Wil Crowe (3-1) suffered the loss. He allowed five runs, three earned, on eight hits in six innings with a walk and six strikeouts. GEORGIA TECH 5 CLEMSON 1

ATLANTA — Freshman lefthander Jay Shadday gave up one run on five hits in a career-long six innings pitched to lead Georgia Tech to a 5-1 win over No. 5 Clemson on Saturday at Russ Chandler Stadium. The Yellow Jackets improved to 15-10 overall and 4-7 in the ACC. The Tigers fell to 23-5 overall and 9-2 in ACC play. Shadday (2-1) earned the win by allowing just one of his nine batters that reached base to score. He gave up four walks with five strikeouts and held the Tigers to 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Shadday combined with Robert Winborne and Zac Ryan to strand 12 runners on base, including five in scoring position. Tiger starter Alex Eubanks (4-2) suffered the loss, as he surrendered eight hits, five runs and no walks with four strikeouts in five innings pitched. On Friday, former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout Charlie Barnes (3-2) picked up the victory after allowing three runs on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings as the Tigers topped the Jackets 11-6. Clemson scored five 2-out runs in the fourth inning and added three runs in the sixth inning.

BY HANK KURZ JR. The Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Jamie McMurray has become the “other” driver on Chip Ganassi Racing’s twocar team. The 40-year-old veteran, in his 15th season on NASCAR’s top circuit, hasn’t won in more than four years. His teammate is 24-year-old Kyle Larson, the early points leader and one of racing’s rising stars. But McMurray is enjoying a resurgence with three top10 finishes in the first five races, good for sixth in the standings heading into today’s 500-lap race at Martinsville Speedway. It’s a track where McMurray has finished second twice but never won. “Here and Sonoma are kind of the two tracks to me that every year that I look the most forward to going to because I feel like I’ve always qualified really well at them and I’ve raced really well,” McMurray said Saturday. “Honestly, I really don’t feel like I’ve gotten the finishes I deserved at those two tracks.” His second-place finishes on the 0.526-mile oval came 11

STP 500 LINEUP By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race today At Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, Va. Lap length: 0.526 mile (Car number in parentheses)

1. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, Owner Points 1st. 2. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, Owner Points 2nd. 3. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, Owner Points 3rd. 4. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, Owner Points 4th. 5. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, Owner Points 5th. 6. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, Owner Points 6th. 7. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, Owner Points 7th. 8. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, Owner Points 8th. 9. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, Owner Points 9th. 10. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, Owner Points 10th. 11. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, Owner Points 11th. 12. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, Owner Points 12th. 13. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, Owner Points 13th. 14. (41) Kurt Busch, Ford, Owner Points 14th. 15. (77) Erik Jones, Toyota, Owner Points 15th. 16. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, Owner Points 16th. 17. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, Owner Points 17th. 18. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, Owner Points 18th. 19. (19) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, Owner Points 19th. 20. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, Owner Points 20th. 21. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, Owner Points 21st. 22. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, Owner Points 22nd. 23. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, Owner Points 23rd. 24. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, Owner Points 24th. 25. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, Owner Points 25th. 26. (95) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, Owner Points 26th. 27. (34) Landon Cassill, Ford, Owner Points 27th. 28. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, Owner Points 28th. 29. (10) Danica Patrick, Ford, Owner Points 29th. 30. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, Owner Points 30th. 31. (72) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, Owner Points 31st. 32. (15) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, Owner Points 32nd. 33. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, Owner Points 33rd. 34. (38) David Ragan, Ford, Owner Points 34th. 35. (83) Corey LaJoie, Toyota, Owner Points 36th. 36. (33) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, Owner Points 37th. 37. (23) Gray Gaulding, Toyota, Owner Points 38th. 38. (51) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, Owner Points 40th.

years apart, and he came up short against two of the best at Martinsville. Jimmie John-

son beat him in 2004 and Jeff Gordon in 2015. Both Hendrick Motorsports drivers

have nine victories on the oldest and shortest track on NASCAR’s top series. McMurray will start sixth, his sixth top-10 start in as many races this year. He always watches the previous year’s race in preparation, but he’s philosophical about how much he can control. Gordon had probably a fifthplace car when he won in 2015, McMurray said, but variables come into play late in every race. “I think we’ll have a chance to win tomorrow,” he said. “Are the circumstances going to play out? I don’t know, but in three weeks, we might go somewhere and have the fifth-best car and we might win there.” The improvements in his team, McMurray said, have been three years in the making, or since he started working with crew chief Matt McCall. Some changes in the offseason also have made their midweek work more beneficial. “We changed the structure of our weekly procedure at the shop on meetings. We changed a lot of things and tweaked on it and I feel that’s really helped our performance,” McMurray said.

PRO BASEBALL

Optimistic Braves believe rebuilding finally behind them BY PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves hardly sound like a team coming off a last-place finish. These guys are talking playoffs. “We’ve said it the last couple of years. We mean it this year,” slugging first baseman Freddie Freeman said, his voice teeming with optimism. “We feel like we can

win the National League East.” Atlanta was once one of baseball’s most successful franchises, most notably setting a big league record with 14 straight division titles. But the Braves fell on hard times after their last post-

season appearance in 2013, going through a painful rebuilding process and three straight losing seasons. A year ago, they lost 93 games and sank to the bottom of the standings for the first time since 1990. But a revamped roster and strong finish under interim manager Brian Snitker gives the team a surge of optimism heading into the first season at its new home, SunTrust Park.

The Braves’ hopes will depend largely on a pair of pitchers who are long past the usual baseball retirement age. Forty-three-yearold Bartolo Colon and 42-year-old R.A. Dickey make Atlanta the first team since the 1990 Texas Rangers (Nolan Ryan and Charlie Hough) to have two 40-something pitchers in the starting rotation. The Braves are hoping to get at least one more season out of both.

City of Manning Public Hearing Manning City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Manning City Hall, 29 West Boyce Street, Manning, SC on the elements of the comprehensive plan recommended by the Planning Commission for adoption by Council pursuant to S.C. Code 6-29-530. Copies of the documents to be considered are available for public inspection in the ofﬁce of the Administrator at 29 W. Boyce Street, Manning, SC 29102.

FRIDAY WESTERN CAROLINA 4 CITADEL 3 CULLOWHEE, N.C. — The Citadel rallied from down three runs, but ultimately fell 4-3 to Western Carolina on a walk-off sacrifice fly Friday at Childress Field. Former Wilson Hall standout JP Sears settled down after a 3-run first inning to pitch 6 2/3 innings, striking out nine batters to give the Bulldogs the chance to comeback with his sixth straight quality start.

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8:30 a.m. — Premier League Soccer: Middlesbrough at Swansea City (NBS SPORTS NETWORK) 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga, Ingolstadt vs. Mainz (FOX SPORTS 2) 11 a.m. — Premier League Soccer: Manchester City at Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK) 11:20 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen vs. Wolfsburg (FOX SPORTS 2) Noon — Women’s College Softball: Iowa at Purdue (BIG 10 NETWORK) Noon — Women’s College Softball: Auburn at Georgia (SEC NETWORK) 12:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Boston at Chicago (WIS TV) 1 p.m. — College Baseball: Clemson at Georgia Tech (WPUB-FM 102.7) 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay (ESPN) 1 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Boston at New York (WOLO 25) 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: Shell Houston Open final round at Humble, Texas (GOLF CHANNEL) 1 p.m. — Professional Tennis: WTA Tour Miami Open men’s championship at Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2) 1 p.m. — Women’s College Softball: Kansas at Oklahoma State (FOX SPORTS CAROLINAS) 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville, Va. (FOX SPORTS 1) 2 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at Auburn (WNKT-FM 107.5) 2 p.m. — Figure Skating: ISU World Championships (Exhibition) at Helsinki, Finland (NBS SPORTS NETWORK) 2 p.m. — Women’s College Softball: Notre Dame at Louisville (ESPNU) 2 p.m. — Women’s College Softball: Northwestern at Michigan (BIG 10 NETWORK) 2 p.m. — Women’s College Softball: Kentucky at Mississippi (SEC NETWORK) 3 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Oklahoma City (FOX SPORTS SOUTH) 3 p.m. — Champions Golf: Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic final round at Biloxi, Miss. (GOLF CHANNEL) 3 p.m. — PGA Tour Golf: Shell Houston Open final round at Humble, Texas (WIS 10) 3:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Utah at San Antonio (WOLO 25) 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Arizona (ESPN2) 4 p.m. — College Baseball: Arkansas at Alabama (SEC NETWORK). 5 p.m. — LPGA Golf: ANA Inspiration final round at Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF CHANNEL) 5 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at Pittsburgh (FOX SPORTS CAROLINAS) 5 p.m. — Women’s College Softball: Texas A&M at South Carolina (ESPNU) 6 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball National Championship: South Carolina vs. Mississippi St. at Dallas (ESPN, WNKT-FM 107.5) 6 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Denver at Miami (NBA TV) 6 p.m. — NHRA Drag Racing: DENSO Spark Plugs Nationals finals at Las Vegas (FOX SPORTS 1) 7 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Duke at North Carolina (ESPNU) 7 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Ohio St. at Penn St. (BIG TEN NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers (NBS SPORTS NETWORK) 8:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis (ESPN) 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Houston at Phoenix (NBA TV) 9 p.m. — Major League Soccer: New England at Portland (ESPN2)

MONDAY

Noon — Women’s Professional Tennis: Volvo Car Open at Charleston (TENNIS CHANNEL) 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at N.Y. Mets (ESPN, FOX SPORTS SOUTH) 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: San Diego at L.A. Dodgers (ESPN) 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Cleveland at Texas (ESPN) 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Portland at Minnesota (NBA TV) 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Toronto at Buffalo (NHL NETWORK) 7 p.m. — Women’s College Softball: Notre Dame at Louisville (ESPNU) 5 p.m. — Women’s College Softball: Texas A&M at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK) 9 p.m. — Men’s College Basketball National Championship: North Carolina/Oregon vs. Gonzaga at Glendale, Ariz. (WBTW 13, WLTX 19) 9 p.m. — Professional Curling: 2017 World Men’s Championship at Edmonton, Alberta (NBC SPORTS NETWORK) 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: L.A. Angels at Oakland (ESPN2)

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FRIDAY’S GAMES

Charlotte 122, Denver 114 Toronto 111, Indiana 100 Boston 117, Orlando 116 Cleveland 122, Philadelphia 105 Memphis 99, Dallas 90 Milwaukee 108, Detroit 105, OT New Orleans 117, Sacramento 89 New York 98, Miami 94 San Antonio 100, Oklahoma City 95 Utah 95, Washington 88 Golden State 107, Houston 98

SATURDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Atlanta at Chicago, 5 p.m. Orlando at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Portland, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Boston at New York, 1 p.m. Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 3 p.m. Dallas at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 3:30 p.m. Atlanta at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Chicago at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Denver at Miami, 6 p.m. Indiana at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 6 p.m. Washington at Golden State, 8 p.m. Houston at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

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SATURDAY’S GAMES

Boston 5, Florida 2 Minnesota at Nashville, 2 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Dallas at Carolina, 7 p.m. Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L x-Montreal 77 44 24 Ottawa 76 41 26 Boston 78 42 30 Toronto 76 37 24 Tampa Bay 76 38 29 Florida 78 33 34 Buffalo 77 32 33 Detroit 77 31 34 METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L x-Washington 77 51 18 x-Columbus 77 49 20 x-Pittsburgh 77 47 19 x-N.Y. Rangers 78 46 26 Carolina 76 35 27 N.Y. Islanders 77 36 29 Philadelphia77 37 32 New Jersey 77 27 36

OT 9 9 6 15 9 11 12 12

Pts GF 97 214 91 197 90 225 89 233 85 215 77 201 76 193 74 192

GA 190 199 205 222 213 227 221 229

OT Pts GF 8 110251 8 106237 11 105263 6 98 248 14 84 202 12 84 224 8 82 206 14 68 175

GA 176 177 219 210 214 235 225 226

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Chicago 78 50 21 7 107237 199 x-Minnesota 77 45 24 8 98 249 196 x-St. Louis 77 42 28 7 91 215 203 Nashville 77 39 27 11 89 227 213 Winnipeg 78 36 35 7 79 233 247 Dallas 77 31 35 11 73 207 244 Colorado 77 21 53 3 45 152 259 PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Anaheim 77 42 23 12 96 206 190 x-Edmonton 77 43 25 9 95 228 198 x-San Jose 78 43 28 7 93 210 194 x-Calgary 78 44 30 4 92 217 210 Los Angeles 77 37 33 7 81 187 189 Vancouver 77 30 38 9 69 173 225 Arizona 78 28 41 9 65 188 250 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. x-clinched playoff spot

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO N.Y. Islanders 2, New Jersey 1 Chicago 3, Columbus 1 Colorado 2, St. Louis 1, SO Calgary 5, San Jose 2

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

TODAY’S GAMES

Boston at Chicago, 12:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Washington at Columbus, 6 p.m. Colorado at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Dallas at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Arizona at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Ottawa at Detroit, 7 p.m. Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7 p.m. Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Minnesota, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Nashville, 8 p.m. Winnipeg at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Arizona at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Chicago at Colorado, 9 p.m. Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Edmonton at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

GOLF The Associated Press

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. Orlando at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m. Chicago at New York, 8 p.m. Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. Dallas at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY PUZZLES

Los Angeles 2, Vancouver 0 Arizona 6, Washington 3

MONDAY’S GAME

Portland at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

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MLB SCHEDULE The Associated Press

TODAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:35 p.m.

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MONDAY’S GAMES

Miami at Washington, 1:05 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets , 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Boston, 2:05 p.m. Colorado at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 3:05 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 4:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press

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OPP

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RECORD SCORING Points/game Scoring margin FIELD GOALS-ATT FG pct. 3 POINT FG-ATT 3-pt FG pct. 3-pt FG made/game FREE THROWS-ATT FT pct FTs made/game REBOUNDS Rebounds/game Rebounding margin ASSISTS Assists/game TURNOVERS TOs/game TO margin STEALS Steals/game BLOCKS Blocks/game

32-4 2757 76.6 +19.7 999-2000 .476 183-546 .335 5.1 576-805 .716 16.0 1405 39.0 +6.1 541 15.0 459 12.8 +2.4 307 8.5 201 5.6

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South Carolina’s Chris Silva (30) goes up for a dunk during the first half of Saturday’s 77-73 loss to Gonzaga in the men’s Final Four in Glendale, Arizona.

ENDING FROM PAGE B1 Columbia-native PJ Dozier led the way for Carolina (26-11) in this one, scoring 17 points in a losing effort. He was one of four Gamecocks that finished in double figures. For a game billed as a showdown between two of the top defensive teams in the country, it was the offense that shined early in this one. Neither team struggled shootingwise despite this being the first game of the season played inside a cavernous venue made for football. South Carolina star Sindarius Thornwell — in his first game after suffering from flulike symptoms earlier this week — did miss his first four attempts, but the rest of the Gamecocks were there to pick up the slack. It was forward Chris Silva and McKie who combined for one of the biggest sequences of the opening stanza as a Silva block led to an open 3-point attempt for the Columbia-area product. The shooting guard knocked down the triple, pulling Carolina even at 31-all with five minutes and

PLAYERS FROM PAGE B1 tournament’s Cinderella on Saturday, sending seventhseeded Carolina back to Columbia just two possessions short of a spot in the national championship game. “It’s just tough,” said Kostar. “Once the buzzer sounded, it was difficult to realize that everything is over.” That buzzer sounded after a second half that featured a roller-coaster of emotions for both teams. Despite trailing by as many as 14 points in the final stanza, USC rallied all the way back to take a 67-65 advantage with just under seven minutes remaining. Ultimately, however, the topseeded Bulldogs proved to be too much for Frank Martin’s team, hanging on for a fourpoint win against the underdogs from the SEC. “It isn’t 1997 anymore,” Martin said when asked about the WCC’s Bulldogs. “They were Cinderella and all that pretty stuff back then. Now they are as high major as a high major can get.” South Carolina learned that the hard way Saturday. In a game of runs, Gonzaga never faltered. Every time the Gamecocks seemed to land a hit, Mark Few’s team punched

change to play in the half. Unfortunately for the tournament’s seven-seed, the final five minutes belonged to the Bulldogs (37-1). Mark Few’s team closed the half on 14-5 binge, giving Gonzaga a 45-36 advantage heading into the locker rooms. “We struggled to defend them in the first half and stopped playing the right way offensively in the last few minutes,” Martin said. “But credit the Bulldogs, because they had a lot to do with that. They weren’t self-inflicted wounds.” The start of the second half wasn’t much kinder to USC, but Martin’s team wasn’t about to let its first-ever Final Four trip go to waste. Down 65-51 with 10:55 remaining, South Carolina put together a run for the ages. The Gamecocks unleashed a flurry of 16 consecutive points in less than four minutes, throwing its large fan base and student section into a frenzy that created the most noise of the afternoon inside University of Phoenix Stadium. As fate would have it, however, the comeback effort would prove to be for naught.

A 3-pointer from forward Zach Collins gave Gonzaga a 68-67 lead with six and a half to go in the half, a lead the Bulldogs would never relinquish. Using a steady dose of seven-footer Przemek Karnowski and some clutch free throws in the contest’s final seconds, Few’s team was able to hang on for a 77-73 victory. The loss closed the book on Carolina’s season, sending the team back to Columbia one step short of its ultimate goal. “Man, that was just an awesome basketball game,” said Few. “That run just showed the heart of a lion that Frank (Martin) instills in them. It took everything we had to hold them off and come back.” Ultimately, the heart that South Carolina relied on so many times in this tournament wasn’t enough to beat a team that has lost just one game so far this season. But while the season may have ended with a loss, the run the Gamecocks made won’t soon be forgotten. “I think we proved to everyone out there that we can play with the big dogs,” freshman Rakym Felder said. “This program is on the rise.”

Tar Heels escape Oregon 77-76 to reach title game GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — North Carolina is one game away from its sixth college basketball national championship after surviving a late rally in the final seconds against Oregon. Kennedy Meeks matched his career high with 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as North Carolina won 77-76. Meeks’ final rebound was the most pivotal, coming back harder. They didn’t even blink in the midst of that 16-0 run, responding with a binge of their own that was just enough to claim a spot in Monday’s final. “That was pure heart and determination,” said an emotional Justin McKie when asked about the second half comeback. “Time just ran out on us.” Indeed, time ran out on both the game and the season for Carolina. It will now try and reload a team that loses two of its top three scorers to graduation, building upon sophomore and Columbia-native PJ Dozier if

after a missed free throw in the closing seconds. North Carolina missed four straight free throws at the end of the game but got offensive rebounds in both cases to emerge victorious. Dylan Ennis and Tyler Dorsey scored 21 and 18 points for the Ducks. Dillon Brooks had a rough night for Oregon, making 2 of 11 shots and committing five turnovers before fouling out. he decides to remain a Gamecock instead of turning professional. “I have to sit down with my coach and family,” Dozier said when asked about his immediate future. “We’ll discuss what’s best for me.” As Dozier and the rest of his teammates spoke in hushed and dejected tones, South Carolina staffers began to strip the logos and signs from their locker room walls. This memorable season and run to the Final Four had come to an official end. Depending on how things shake out, it may be some time before a year like this comes around again.

we’re aiming for another first.” Instead of Geno Auriemma going for a fifth straight title and 12th overall with UConn, it’ll be a pair of first-time coaches in South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and Mississippi State’s Vic Schaefer. But they’re not complete novices. Staley made three straight Final Fours as a player with Virginia in the early 1990s without winning a title before leading South Carolina to its first bid two years ago. Schaefer was on the staff when Texas A&M won the championship six years ago. The Gamecocks (32-4) won both previous meetings, 64-61 at home during the regular season and 59-49 in the SEC Tournament championship in early March in Greenville. “This team’s been really good about on to the next one,” Schaefer said. “You walk in the locker room, there’s not a lot of jumping around. We’re going into round three with South Carolina. We’ve had two knockdown, drag-outs with them.” It’s the third all-SEC title game, following TennesseeGeorgia in 1996 and Tennessee-Auburn in 1989. The Vols won both. Tennessee was also the last SEC team to win a NCAA title in 2008. As for a bevy of players who will be on the biggest stage for the first time, a budding star has a head start. Bulldogs guard Morgan William, a 5-foot-5 junior, is coming off the buzzer-beating shot that took down the four-time champs in overtime. Her previous game,

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It’s buying at least two policies (home, auto, personal property) from the same company.

Often Geico, among the largest insurers. But shop around.

HOW MUCH WILL MY RATES GO UP IF I CAUSE A CAR ACCIDENT?

admitted they have concealed the existence of a credit card or bank account from their live-in partner.

I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. WHOSE FAULT IS IT?

IS IT CHEAPER TO ADD TEEN DRIVERS TO A PARENT’S AUTO INSURANCE OR GET THEM THEIR OWN POLICY?

CAN I BUY INSURANCE IN ONE STATE EVEN THOUGH I LIVE IN ANOTHER?

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Yep, the money you rake in from fantasy sports must be reported as “other income” on your taxes, Ashcroft said. Any losses, he added, can be claimed as long as they aren’t more than your winnings.

IF I HAVE FULL COVERAGE CAR INSURANCE AND RENT A CAR, DO I STILL NEED RENTAL CAR INSURANCE?

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These, Perlman warns, can get a little complicated, but medical expenses may be deducted (as long as they total more than 7.5% of your taxable income). She recommends looking into this if you racked up some serious medical bills in 2016. As always, keep good records. Ashcraft added acupuncture costs could be deducted.

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Your state department of insurance is the right place.

WHAT IS “FULL COVERAGE CAR INSURANCE”?

Taxes you pay on personal property — like state-required motor vehicle registration — may qualify as a deduction, said Jackie Perlman, a principal tax research analyst at H&R Block.

It’s usually cheaper to put them on a parent’s policy.

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The baggage fees you pay on work travel trips can be included in the “miscellaneous deductions” area of your return, if an employer doesn’t reimburse. SAFE DEPOSIT BOX RENT

You can deduct the rent on your safe deposit box, Ashcraft said, if it holds documents that make you money, such as stock or bond investment records.

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USA TODAY PERSONAL FINANCE perfectly healthy and delicious meal, I convinced Mrs. Planner that ordering greasy cheeseburgers was the best path for us. We regretted it quickly. And now that I think of it, I’m typically the driver of poor dietary decisions. Fortunately, we’re aware of this and have taken steps to make sure my inﬂuential ways don’t leave us both with clogged arteries. There are two ways to prevent a damaging promise from messing up life. To begin, don’t make one. That’s easier said than done. The reality is promises are a form of goals. Think of it this way: “I promise you we’ll move by the summer of 2018” feels the same as “our goal is to move by the

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ARE YOU THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER ON THE ROAD TO BAD DECISIONS? Peter Dunn Special for USA TODAY

Last week, I spent 30 minutes trying to convince a man to break his promise to his wife. That’s not normally something I’d do or admit I did but, in this case, I was trying to save his financial life and possibly his marriage. A promise is a promise, but promising your spouse you’ll take a financial action so objectively devastating that it will ruin your life, is a promise worth breaking. Our pal here — let’s call him Paul — is not the only person to ever promise to perform a peculiar project. These brazen promises can range from moving by a particular date to purchasing a certain type of car. Quickly, such a promise becomes about the relationship itself and not the sanity of the promise. Take Paul. He promised his wife they’d move to a bigger house by a certain date. That date has arrived, and she’s holding him to his promise. But there are a couple of big “buts.” First, their financial situation is ugly, by their own doing. Despite earning twice the median household income in

To prevent a damaging promise from messing up your life, begin by not making it. That’s easier said than done.

the state in which they live, they have no savings, a bunch of debt and consistently borrow money from family members. You might be thinking, “but how are they able to afford a bigger house?” Enter, the bank. “Pete, I understand your concern, but the bank says … ,” Paul offered. If a lending institution wants to loan money to someone who has no savings and a bunch of debt, despite making really good money, then they’re making a business decision. The bank isn’t blessing the decision, highfiving you or nominating you for a Nobel Prize. Being allowed to deliver on a promise is not the same as validating the decision. The harsh reality is that when a couple finds itself in a major financial jam, it’s often on the heels of a terrible financial decision lobbied for by one member of the relationship. The second person eventually bought into the bad idea, but the bad idea did originate with the original person. This is a difficult pill to swallow. Can you imagine the emotions that accompany the realization that you are the primary driver of bad decisions in your house? Talking a spouse into a bad idea isn’t exactly a new problem. Hey, I did it last week. After an especially long day, in spite of us having the ingredients to make a

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summer of 2018.” Adding the word “promise” actually makes the goal stronger. But, in Paul’s case, the promise was the end of the effort. They didn’t try to fix their garbage. Instead, they just sat back and watched time pass. The goal became a damaging promise when the couple refused to fix their financial problems. The second way to prevent a damaging promise from messing up your life is to employ accountability. Paul knows moving is a terrible idea. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t have asked. Paul should go home, explain exactly why the promise was bad to begin with, and then create a real plan to improve their financial lives. Will this result in friction? Yes. But, frankly, a few days of the silent treatment are worth preventing years of financial struggle. There’s a strange and thin line between doing anything for your significant other and only doing what’s best for you as a couple. Taking this advice will result in introspection. It will result in friction. But, hopefully, it will also result in a more stable financial life and a healthier relationship.

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Demystiﬁng terms such as LED, OLED and QLED Marc Saltzman Special for USA TODAY

You’ve finally decided to buy a 4K TV — those beautiful televisions that deliver four times the resolution of HD — and you’ve narrowed down the brand you want, screen size and if you should go curved or flat. But wait. There’s one more thing you need to choose, and it’s a big one: panel technology. Essentially, you’ve got three main choices today: LED, OLED, and quantum dot TVs (called QLED TV by Samsung). Here’s a simplified look at the differences between them:

If a 4K TV is in your near future, it helps to know the product lingo before you look

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Let’s start with the oldest and least expensive technology of the three. Opposed to conventional LCD TVs, which use ﬂuorescent tubes to illuminate the screen, LED-based LCD TVs use “light-emitting diodes” behind the liquid crystals. The advantages: uGreatly improved contrast levels, including the ability to show deeper blacks for more depth. uA much brighter screen, with richer and more vibrant colors. uThinner and lighter, which make them easier to wall mount. uMore eco-friendly, because they consume less power than competing technologies. LED TVs will be the least expensive (starting at $429 for a 55inch 4K model from Toshiba) and have the greatest selection in size.

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Unveiled at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, Sony has introduced a few OLED TVs, including its ﬂagship AE1 series.

Newer OLED TVs (“organic” light-emitting diodes) are made from carbon-based materials that emit light when electricity is applied through them. The advantages they bring: uOLED TVs are incredibly thin because each pixel (dot) is its own light source, therefore no backlighting is required. OLED

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TVs are thinner than LED TVs and quantum dot televisions. uThese televisions deliver unprecedented contrast ratios (the luminance between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks) and exceptional brightness. uOLED TVs are much more energy efficient than other TV panel types. OLED TVs are only available in large sizes: 55 inches and bigger. As you might imagine, new OLED TVs are priced at a premium. Using a 55-inch television as an example, LG’s 4K OLED TVs start at about $2,000 for a 2016 model or up to $4,500 for its top-of-theline 2017 OLED television.

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Instead of embracing OLED, Samsung has gone all-in on TVs powered by “quantum dot” technology. Quantum dots are teeny “nano” crystals — microscopic dots as small as one-billionth of a meter — which are a fraction of the width of a human hair. Some advantages to quantum dot: uQuantum dot TVs can match the “inﬁnite” contrast ratio of OLED, delivering exceptionally dark blacks and whiter whites and offer higher brightness. uThese TVs boast a wider, more true-to-life color palette — especially when it comes to reds, greens and cyans. uUnlike OLED materials, quantum dots are inorganic, which translates to longer-lasting displays and don’t suffer from any “burn-in” (ghost image) issues. While not as thin as OLED TVs, quantum dot TVs are less expensive, starting at about $1,300 for a 55-inch 2016 model. So, what’s the deal with QLED? These are Samsung’s recently unveiled next-generation quantum dot TVs. Starting at $2,799 for its ﬂagship 55-inch television, QLED utilizes a new and advanced metal alloy quantum dot material to achieve improved color accuracy, a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, and wider viewing angles (thanks to a new pixel structure).

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Economic reports this week will be highlighted by the monthly employment tally, which will reveal whether strong gains in the ﬁrst two months of 2017 can be sustained even with a low jobless rate and fewer available workers. The releases include minutes of the Fed’s mid-March meeting, which featured an interest rate hike, and readings of the manufacturing and service sectors. In February, U.S. factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in 21⁄2 years, driven largely by the oil sector’s recovery and an improving global economy. Regional manufacturing surveys in the New York and Philadelphia areas signaled further gains in March, Nomura economist Lewis Alexander notds. But he suspects the industry may be due for a modest pullback. Economists estimate the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) will report Monday that its index of manufacturing activity dipped last month but still showed healthy expansion. ISM’s survey of the service sector similarly has been elevated, and for a longer period. Recently, though, retail sales have been sluggish, partly because of delays in tax refunds. Economists estimate ISM will announce Wed-

Hiring has picked up this year, a trend that’s making for bustling job fairs.

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nesday its index of non-manufacturing activity also continued to record solid growth but at a slightly slower pace. The Fed’s expected decision to lift its benchmark interest rate at a March 14-15 meeting marked just the third hike in a decade but the second in three months. Yet its statement and forecasts were so uneventful that they spurred a market rally. Many economists expected the Fed to step up its projection to four rate increases in at least one of the two years after recent remarks by Fed policmakers. Fed Chair Janet Yellen said in a speech rates will rise faster than in the past to temper inflation amid improved sentiment and the fading of prior headwinds to growth. Yet she told reporters after the meeting the contours of President Trump’s proposed fiscal stimulus are still uncertain and stronger business confidence has not yet translated to higher spending. Payroll growth has topped expectations this year, with employers adding 238,000 jobs in January and 235,000 in February despite a 4.7% unemployment rate. Some analysts say unseasonably warm winter weather boosted hiring the first two months of 2017, especially in construction, and that likely will mean fewer additions in March. Economists expect the Labor Department to report Friday employers added 174,000 jobs last month.

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Lincoln High School graduated its final all-black class in 1969.

Lincoln High has legacy of athletic, academic talent

umter’s Lincoln High School produced many athletes who ex-

celled in both academics and athletics. Two exceptionally talented young men were Richard Singleton and Lindberg Moody. These young men demonstrated exceptional ability while in high school and garnered the attention of the community. They also participated in several school and community activities, bringing Sammy Way honor and REFLECTIONS distinction to their school and city. Singleton, “who made a name for himself while playing football for Sumter’s Lincoln High program, returned to his hometown to play for his collegiate team in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game hosted by Morris College.” Moody “professed that football was his first love but due to his ‘light’ size turned to basketball to satisfy his love for sports.” He proved to be an excellent student, with plans to become a mechanical engineer. In December 1953, Singleton was a member of the Lincoln football team that was successful in winning the initial Gamecock Bowl. Lincoln won the contest 19-6 over an excellent

Lincoln High School’s newspaper, The Echo, won multiple press awards. Richard Singleton, also an outstanding football player, represented Lincoln at the interscholastic Press Conference at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, in May 1952, when he won a first place writing award.

Mullins team. “A pass from Singleton to Spann accounted for the first score, and Lincoln added two more touchdowns to seal the victory.” Singleton, Mack Jackson and Ernest Spann, “three outstanding seniors of Lincoln High School football, were selected to play on the Lower South Carolina 11 in the statewide senior Negro All-Star Football game.” They spent the week as guests of Allen University and Benedict College and were joined by players from teams in Upper and Lower South Carolina. The athletes trained for five days before the big clash at Hurst Field in Columbia. The game was planned by the coaches and athletic directors of several high schools in South Carolina with the cooperation of the athletic departments from Benedict and Allen. These schools donated the use of their facilities and coaching staffs with the proceeds from the game going to Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville. In addition to his athletic endeavors, Singleton, along with Clara Bracey, represented Lincoln at the interscholastic Press Conference at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, in May 1952. While at the conference, the two students received instruction from several top men and women in the field of journalism. The students were privileged to work with editors from The Ladies Home Journal, The Minneapolis Spokesman, The Missouri Legionnaire and The Cleveland Post. Lincoln High was proud that one of its repre-

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Richard Singleton made a name for himself playing for Sumter’s Lincoln High. He helped the school win the Gamecock Bowl in December 1953. sentatives, Singleton, “was cited for excellence in reporting during the workshop and his work received first-place mention in the Headliner, the daily publication of the workshop.” The other Lincoln High student was a “quiet, unassuming 16-year-old senior named Lindberg Moody. ... His first love was football but being wiry and on the light side, he turned to basketball to satisfy his love for sports. He experienced early success as a member of the Savage-Glover Elementary Championship Basketball Team. During his junior high days, he was forbidden to play by his aunt because of suspected health concerns. However, he resumed his athletic career in the ninth grade and ended his first season scoring an average of 20.1 points. From that point he continued to grow and develop.” Lindberg worked on increasing his speed, skills and coordination before he entered high school. Playing against Colleton High, he scored a remarkable 46 points and later registered 53 points against Whittemore High, elevating his average to a staggering 34.9 points per game.

Lindberg Moody said his first love was football, but because of his wiry frame, he played basketball instead. He also served as co-editor of the school’s newspaper, The Echo. Moody was described as “a coach’s dream.” He continued to develop his speed and ability to shoot from long range as well as in close.

He was described as a team player, never seeking laurels for himself. His academics kept pace with his athletics, as he maintained a strong “B” through elementary and high school. Although there were numerous demands for his time, he managed to have several years of perfect attendance. His athletic career did not diminish his involvement in community and church activities. “He was a member of Mount Zion Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for several years. He was also a participant in the church choir. During school, Lindberg served as senior class president and was a member of the Quill and Scroll and the French Club. He also found time to serve as coeditor of the school paper, The Echo. Moody anticipated entering college after graduation, eyeing a major in electrical engineering. The information and photos used in preparing this article were taken from The Sumter Item archives. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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Parnell named outstanding law enforcement officer District 17 offers ‘Parent University’ 75 YEARS AGO – 1942 Oct. 17 - 23 Mrs. Raymond Boykin was last night’s lucky recipient of the $500 cash prize, given away by the County Fair Association and the merchants of Sumter. The award last night topped off this year’s Fair, which may be the last one for the duration of the war. Other prize winners were Mrs. Frances Yesteryear H. Broadway, in Sumter who received the $100 war SAMMY WAY bond. Miss Anna Belle Bellamy claimed the $50 war bond and Mrs. Sam Weinberg was the winner of the $25 bond. • Utilizing a smooth passing attack that Wofford was unable to stop, Presbyterian College’s Blue Hose walloped the Terriers 45 to 7 before 2,500 spectators at the Fair Grounds yesterday. Bob Epps, Sumter’s ball of fire, put on a one-man show in sparking the Wofford club. • Sumter High School began their last three days of intensive practice for the Columbia High battle Friday night. Although the game will be played under a war-time tread, Gamecock officials are expecting the largest crowd in history. Coach McMillan indicated that his boys must play jam-up ball to hand the Capitals a beating in their Friday night tussle. • Ensign Thomas C. Reed, Jr., U. S. Naval Air Corps Reserve, who was with the first detachment of American fliers to fight along with the British and who has seen service in far-flung parts of the globe, was reported, “missing in action” by the Navy Department this morning. He piloted a dive-bomber. Ensign Reed, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Reed, had received his wings in the Naval Air Corps in September, 1941, a little more than a year ago, having entered the Navy in January, 1941 for pilot training. He is the boy from the city of Sumter reported missing. • Sgt. William Lenoir of the Marine Corps has been killed in action in the Solomon Islands, his sister Mrs. W. A. O’Quinn, has been informed. Three other brothers are in the armed services, Sgt. Sinclair LeNoir, also in the Solomons, is wounded and in a hospital. Sgt. Marion LeNoir also in the Solomons and Ingram LeNoir, who is in the Navy, is somewhere in the Atlantic.

50 YEARS AGO – 1967 June 19 - 25 • Poinsett State Park swimming facilities are open for the summer. This announcement comes from R.E. Vreeland, state park director. Lifeguards are on duty at state park swimming areas from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily during the summer. Swimming charges are 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults at most parks. • Seven young men from Sumter have made the supreme sacrifice in the Vietnam war. They are Pfc. Terry L.

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1967 -- These three Boy Scouts of Troop 336, sponsored by Trinity Methodist Church, were each awarded the coveted rank of Eagle Scout at the Court of Honor held recently in the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship. From left are Tucker Nettles, 16, Bobby Rhodes, 16, and Bobby Holladay, 14. They have left for a journey to the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Anton, Spec. 4 Robert Cain Jr., Spec. 4 Adherne Louis Hailnes, Pfc. Harold McCrae Smith, Lance Cpl. Leland Emanuel Hammond, Staff Sgt. Robert Henry Steward, and Cpl. Benjamin Richardson. From the county, Cpl. Harry E. Wagner of Gable was killed in the conflict. • The Sumter Kiwanis Club observed its 45th anniversary in June with three of the original charter-year members presenting a varied program. Herbert Moses, one of the three, served as master of ceremonies, giving as his advice for club work – and other endeavors – “Don’t say ‘I can’t’ or “I won’t’ but ‘I’ll try my best.’” Fulton Creech, the second charter member, recalled many past events, reminding club members, “We’d all like a chance to go back and live our lives over again, but we have only one earthly life to live and should live it by doing the best we can.” The third charter member to speak was E. Murr Hall, who said of the charter members, “We are walking slow but going fast.” • Tom Cusumano dropped to eighth in the batting order, and Ronnie Mills, getting his first starting role in over a week, collected six hits and knocked in eight runs between them to lead an awesome Sumter batting attack in a 16-3 bombing of Manning in an American Legion League IV contest here. • Margaret Mullen, 17, runner-up in the Miss Sumter Contest, will represent Sumter in the South Carolina Posture and Physical Fitness Pageant of the South Carolina Chiropractors Association. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise, personality and physical fitness in the pageant. • Byrd Parnell, sheriff of Sumter County, has been named at The American Legion Department Convention as the outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the 1967. Sheriff Parnell, Sheriff of the Year in 1965, was selected from

1992 -- Shown are Hillcrest’s Ray Allen, player of the year, and Bishopville’s Harold Galloway, coach of the year.

26 nominations made by American Legion Posts throughout South Carolina.

25 YEARS AGO – 1992 March 20 - 26 The Lee County School Board of Trustees discussed building a new high school and other options in anticipation of a county population boom that is slow in coming. In a special meeting, Superintendent John Wall discussed the lack of space, the deterioration of facilities and the anticipated growth in the area to be generated by a state prison under construction near Bishopville. • Staff Sgt. James Lewis Parrott of Sumter will accept his award as an Outstanding Guardsman of the Year for 1991. Parrott, an OH-58 observation scout helicopter crew chief, will be honored for outstanding performance of duty at the National Guard Association’s annual conference. • Even had Bishopville High not advanced all the way to the 2A upper state championship game, head coach Harold Galloway said, he would have enjoyed the 1991-92 basketball season. Because the Dragons did make it that far, and for his part in leading them there, Galloway has been chosen the ITEM Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for 1992. The Hillcrest Wildcats won 20 games, claimed the Region IV-4A tournament championship and advanced to the state playoffs. Because he, in large part, was

responsible for Hillcrest’s success, junior forward Ray Allen has been selected the ITEM Boys Basketball Players of the Year for 1992. • Sumter’s Tyrone Burton appeared to be the only one carrying a grudge when he climbed into the boxing ring to take on Wilmington’s John Law at the Optimist Youth Center. Law, who had dropped a decision to Burton in Wilmington earlier this season and wanted a chance to return the favor with a win in Burton’s hometown, went down after a left hook in the first round and then lost a unanimous decision. • Danny White and Peggy Kinney have not been active in road racing for several months due to various health-related reasons. That was hard to tell by their performances in The Item/Park Inn Road Race. White, who was recovering from an ankle injury, easily won the men’s 10-kilometer race with a time of 34 minutes, 19 seconds. Kinney, who has been inactive due to a pregnancy, won the women’s overall five-kilometer race in a time of 20:55. • If going back to school meant being able to play with your children, adult students might find the task more appealing. That concept has led to a pilot program that’s allowing some mothers who haven’t earned their high school diplomas to study for their General Equivalent Diploma at the

Headstart Center in Manning while their toddlers play nearby. Clarendon County is one of 15 counties in the state offering the “Family Literacy” program in conjunction with their regular adult education programs. • A morning of unique learning will be offered to District 17 parents during the first Parent University at Alice Drive Middle School. Parents will be able to participate in one of several minicourses. The university is sponsored by the District 17 Parent Involvement Council and is being funded through a special grant. A wide range of courses will be offered and include Stress Management, How to Help Your Elementary School Child With Homework, Family Math, Parent-Teacher Conference, and Career/Vocational Opportunities for the Future. • If opening night at Sumter Rebel Speedway proved nothing else, it did show that there is plenty of interest in automobile racing in Sumter County. Track promoter Bobby Sisson spent the entire off-season attempting to win approval from Sumter County Council to build a new race track in the western portion of the county. An impressive turnout by both fans and drivers was probably spurred by the controversy about a new track. • If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Charleston native Robert Mills must rank as one of the most admired creative forces in the field of American architecture. Mills, easily South Carolina’s most prominent 19th-century architect, wrote his signature boldly across the state, so influencing the taste of South Carolinians that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish his work from that of his imitators. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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The shadow of a helicopter hovers over feral pigs near Mertzon, Texas. Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill to allow hunters to shoot feral hogs from helicopters.

Oklahoma may legalize hog hunting from helicopters

A change of seasons DAN GEDDINGS / OUTDOOR WRITER

The author’s neighbor’s pond is covered in tiny yellow aquatic flowers.

ur winter was very mild this year. There were only a

few days of freezing temperatures. January is usually the very definition of winter. The piney woods and hardwood bottoms are bare. There are no blooms or flowers. No insects are about. Our calendars proclaim January as the start of the new year, but out there in nature, in this part of the world, the new year actually begins in February. In February, the woods behind my house are festooned with garlands of yellow Jessamine. It is our state flower, and is one of the first wild flowers to bloom in the new year. The carpet of brown leaves on the forest floor is sprinkled with the beautiful yellow petals that have fallen from the vines. It is still unseasonably warm, and the season is advanced. The hardwoods are open now and cloaked in shades of grey. I can see my neighbor’s house through the screen of branches. There are no leaves yet, but the maples stand out with a sprinkle of red flowers. Soon the leaves will come and hide his abode — again. In town, the tulip trees

have bloomed with pink and lavender colored flowers. The Bradford pear trees are covered in white flowDan ers and are Geddings already getting small green leaves. Azaleas are blooming. The calendar thinks that it is still winter, and we will certainly have some more cold weather, but the season is changing. Spring is coming early this year. Out in the countryside, the wild plum thickets are blooming. Tiny white flowers cover the purple branches. Songbirds are singing from the forest and fields. It is now early March and a heavy snow is falling, big flakes drifting to the earth, but the surface temperature is too warm to allow for any accumulation here at my house off McCray’s Mill Road. In the swampy lands, willow trees are sprouting small green leaves that shimmer in the warm sunshine. Redbud trees are blooming out in the wildwoods, and in town. The flowers are not red, but more purplish and hot pink. These understory trees are not particularly common, but are delightfully beautiful. Dogwoods are also blooming now. They are very common in town and

FISHING REPORT SANTEE COOPER SYSTEM (3/27) Santee Cooper water levels are at 74.69 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Water conditions are extremely clear for Santee, and temperatures range from about 60-65 depending on location. It’s that time of year when some monster tournament bass bags are caught on the Santee Cooper lakes, and tournament anglers Steve Harmon and Bryan Cook know a thing or two about catching those big spring females. Steve and Bryan finished with about 26 pounds for 3rd place in a recent tournament, and they weighed in a whopping 32 pounds to win the Goose Creek Bass Club Open! Steve says that right now locating fish on the Santee lakes is a “no-brainer”, and fish are coming shallow to spawn. In late February a wave of male fish came shallow and made beds,

throughout the countryside. It always surprises me how many are out there, in our woodlands. Wisteria vines are covered now in bunches of bluish purple flowers. They are common in town and in the countryside. Oak trees are putting out tiny little lime green leaf buds. Other hardwoods are adding a screen of greenish brown buds. Maples are getting redder. The spring hardwoods are looking like a pastel version of fall color. Spring is my favorite season. A cold snap has set everything back with a hard freeze in mid-March. The flowers are wilted, most of the azalea blooms in town have turned brown, and the wisteria blooms have wilted and blended back into the grey woods. Only the dogwoods are still blooming now. They didn’t seem to be affected too much by the cold snap. Warm weather will return. It cannot be denied. We’ve had some pollen, but a few timely showers washed most of it away. I think there will be more to come. April will bring more flowers and the hardwoods will cloak themselves in shades of emerald green. The understory trees have already turned the woodlands into a dappled green wonder. Summer will be here much too soon.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma could soon join Louisiana and Texas in allowing hunters to shoot feral hogs from helicopters. Aerial gunners are already used to help control feral swine in Oklahoma, but the work can only be done by trained, licensed contractors with support from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry, the Tulsa World (http://bit. ly/2neDl3i ) reported. Lawmakers are considering a bill to expand the practice to private operations. Dubbed “the flying pig bill,” the proposal would allow private landowners, companies and pilots to apply for a state license and be responsible for the activity. Hunters on board the aircraft wouldn’t need a license, nor would they have to provide their names to the state. The change would follow

a similar shift a few years ago in neighboring Texas, where shooters can now hire an aircraft for anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 per hour for a hunt. Republican Rep. Jeff Coody said over-regulation by Oklahoma’s agriculture department has “put so many administrative rules on their books, it has made it difficult for private individuals to go out and shoot from an aircraft.” Coody, a co-sponsor of the bill, said the proposal is intended to “to take aerial depredation a little more back to what was originally intended several years ago.” Oklahoma’s agriculture department says its agents killed more than 11,200 feral hogs last year, mostly by air. Coody said aerial shooting has proven effect in getting rid of the hogs, which he called “a nuisance and a negative to the state.”

1st turkey Mary Grace Watson, 17, of Sumter, got her first turkey on March 26 while hunting with her father, Burke Watson, in Mayesville. PHOTO PROVIDED

Big cat Mark Ferro caught this 65-pound catfish near Packs Landing on Wednesday night. PHOTO PROVIDED

Dan Geddings is a weekly columnist for The Sumter Item. Email Dan at cdgeddings@ gmail.com.

but then the cold weather backed those fish off. For a variety of reasons Steve doesn’t think that many females moved up and actually spawned in February, and so it was really more like a “false spawn.” This time around the big females have moved up, and this is the real deal. Early in the morning anglers can look for cruising fish or bass holding around depressions or grass, and this is a good time to throw buzzbaits or swimbaits. As the sun comes up anglers need to look shallow for fish on beds. Steve anticipates that this pattern will hold for the next few weeks, and he points out there are a couple of unique factors this spring. First, water levels are a lot lower than usual for the spring, and he believes this is confusing a lot of fish. You just can’t go to the same places you fish every year, as no two springs are the same. Additionally, the water is extremely clear for Santee. This can make for some good sight-fishing, but also makes the fish more skittish.

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A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721 Tree take down, pruning, stump grinding, lot clearing and free estimates! Fully insured. Call 803-720-7147

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128

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Help Wanted Full-Time General Maintenance for Apt. Complex. Will train qualified applicant. Email resume to: nbonnoitt@ powersproperties.com or fax 843-667-6937 or apply in person at 595 Ashton Mill Dr Trades Specialist IV (Maintenance and Facilities Director of Camp Burnt Gin) Job Responsibilities Under limited supervision responsible for security, safety, maintenance, repair and renovations of all buildings operated by Camp Burnt Gin a residential summer camp in Wedgefield SC for children with disabilities. Responsible for grounds and facility maintenance to include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general carpentry. Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Preferred Qualifications: Minimum four years of experience in a certified maintenance skill (i.e. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, carpentry). Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction related fields. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must pass criminal background check. For More Information: Marie Aimone, Camp Director 803-898-0784 To Apply: https://agency.governme ntjobs.com/sc/ Equal Opportunity Employer Morris College a private four year Liberal Arts College in Sumter, South Carolina, is seeking to fill the following position(s): Maintenance Employee: To render custodial services in an assigned area of the campus. Effective Immediately. Submit letter of application and personal resume to: Director of Personnel, Morris College, 100 W. College St., Sumter, SC 29150-3599. Morris College is an Equal Opport unity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Maintenance Assistant: To work under direst supervision rendering custodial and grounds keeping services. Applicants must possess a valid South Carolina drivers license. Some weekend work required. Effective Immediately. Submit letter of application and personal resume to: Director of Personnel, Morris College, 100 W. College St., Sumter, SC 29150-3599. Morris College is an Equal Opport unity/Affirmative Action employer.

Help Wanted Part-Time P/T Office Assistant: Proficient in Computer technology, multitasking and great people skills. The hours are 10 to 30 per week. Office hours are from 10AM til 4PM. Salary is negotiable. Send resume to jbritton@raccinc.org Please contact Dr. Juanita Britton of the Rembert Area Community Coalition at 803-432-2001 or 803-420-1255.

Trucking Opportunities Immediate Opening THE ITEM is in need of a part time truck driver / dock worker. Exp. preferred. Must have clean driving record & dependable. Apply in person to: The Item 36 W. Liberty St. Sumter SC

1BR/1BA Apt/country, no pets, & and all utilities inc. $575 mo+dep. Call 803-481-5592

Unfurnished Homes 3BR/2BA, double car garage, 5 minutes from Shaw and Sumter. $1000 a month. Call 803-499-4207 or 803-840-7633 Large 3BR/2BA, C/H/A, carport, completely renovated, very big yard, in Sumter. $750 Call 803-607-6319 or 803-757-0083

Business Rentals Restaurant space available in downtown Mayesville. $400 monthly. Contact 803 463 3647 Deloris.

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale 5BR 2.5 BA Brick Home, Country Living, C/H/A, $65,000 Call 803-460-4994

Land & Lots for Sale 8 acres with pond, near Elliott. Owner financing. Call 803-427-3888

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1 acre Mobile Home Lot 5235 E Scenic Lake Lot # 8 $5200 Water & Sewer Avail. Call Burch 803-720-4129

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

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Dillon Park Walking Track to close for rebuild as part of an overall $2.75 million investment to renovate Dillon Park under the Penny for Progress, the Dillon Park Walking Track will be closed from April 2-23 for a total rebuild. It is slated to re-open on April 24. Members of the public can enjoy walking tracks at Patriot Park (380 General Drive) or Palmetto Park (400 Theatre Drive) during this time as we work to improve Dillon Park to make it a better and more comprehensive recreational experience.

Public Hearing

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Sumter City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City of Sumter Zoning Ordinance on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the Fourth Floor of the Sumter Opera House (21 N. Main St.). The following requests are scheduled for consideration: PD-05-07 (Rev. 1), 2505 Tahoe Dr. Lot #11 / Island Investments of Sumter, LLC (City) Request to amend PD-05-07 to reduce the rear setback requirement from 25-feet to 15-feet, specifically for a portion of Lot #11 identified as Tax Map # 203-00-05-037. PD-17-01, 801 N. Main St. / Garland Center (City) Request to rezone nine parcels from General Commercial (GC), Limited Commercial (LC) and Residential (R-6) to Planned Development (PD) PD-17-01 for development of a three-story urban multi-family apartment building with up to 70 units and up to 7,000 sq. ft. of multi-tenant retail space on the first floor. The property is located at 801 N. Main St. and represented by Tax Map #s 229-12-03-001; 002; 003; 021; 022; 023; 024; 027; and 028. Documents pertaining to the proposed request(s) are on file in the Office of the Sumter City-County Planning Department and are available to be inspected and studied by interested citizens. Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Mayor

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