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BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com As a 15-year-old lifeguard, Christina Lafoon was doing what she loved best, helping other people. “I wanted to be in that kind of saving profession where I could help people who are really in trouble and pull them out,” she said. The desire to help others led her to becoming a nurse, and on Saturday, she was among 100 nurses in South Carolina to receive the 2016 Palmetto Gold award, given by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation, recognizing nurses for their excellence in nursing and their commitment to the nursing profession. In her nomination form, Palmetto LAFOON Health Tuomey Administrative Director Betsy Cain called Lafoon, a registered nurse at Tuomey, “a bright, hardworking nurse who dives into each day with tremendous energy and enthusiasm.” Cain said physicians respect Lafoon and know that patients in her charge “will have optimal outcomes and stellar care experiences.” “She has great rapport with the staff and physicians, incredible clinical abilities, superb assessment skills and a personality that exudes caring and compassion,” Cain said. Lafoon said she thinks nursing is “like a window into the best parts of humanity.” “It gives us a chance to raise up parts of us that I think are lacking in today’s society, like kindness and compassion and helping our neighbors,” she said. “I think it was a calling for me. I just wanted to be in a position to give people my best every day.” Lafoon’s career path might have led her in a slightly different direction, however. “When I got into college, I thought I wanted to go to medical school,” she said. “Then I had a professor in biology who really talked to me about medical school and how as a doctor you really don’t get that one-on-one with patients.” The professor advised her that doctors are pressed for time, in and out of the room and usually don’t see the patient again for 24 hours. “With nursing, that’s bedside; you are with that patient all day; you get to know them; you get to know their families; you really make an impact,” Lafoon said. “That kind of put me on the direction of nursing school and narrowed

BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com Linemen do their best work in the worst conditions. And weather conditions generate the highest incidences of lack of electricity to your home or business, whether it manifests itself in the form of floods, ice storms, thunderstorms or isolated lightning strikes. Ironically, when you talk to linemen, they say that while working in hazardous weather conditions stresses them, they fear drivers ignoring pylons more than the weather. One worker looked up when he heard a tractor-trailor rig screeching to a stop, smashing the pylons he placed to warn drivers. The rig stopped just inches short of the bucket truck where he was perched 45 feet off the ground handling power lines. And whether they work for Duke Energy or Black River Electric Coop., the workers talk about their teamwork and relying on each other more than they do about their personal achievement. Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen will sign a proclamation Monday naming

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Duke Energy lineman Matthew Prince marks a drilling site of a new utility pole he and his crew installed on Hanna Court on Wednesday. Inset left, Andy Harris of Black River Electrical Coop; center, Black River’s Josh Cannon; right, Duke’s Prince.

Unemployment up slightly in Palmetto State BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com A record number of people entering or returning to the labor force pushed up South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate to 5.7 percent in March from 5.5 percent in February, marking the first increase since September 2014, ac-

cording to a monthly release from S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce. County-level numbers, which are seasonally adjusted, showed Sumter County with a 395-person increase in the labor force and a 332-person increase in employment, leaving an additional 63 unemployed from a month ago. The num-

bers raised the county’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate slightly from 6.5 in February to 6.6 percent in March. Clarendon County showed 184 more people in the labor force, with 157 more people employed and 27 more individuals seeking employment. The

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Shepherd’s Center sets One Pot Cook-Off BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Shepherd’s Center of Sumter will host its annual One Pot Cook-Off from noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Council Street. The public is invited to attend the event, for which more than 18 members of the center will make their best one-pot recipes, vying for bragging rights as best cook among the membership. The event will feature repeat entrants and some whose dishes are popular mainstays of the cook-off, Executive Director Jeanette Roveri Smith said. “Janice Williams is doing her collards soup, and Vivian Johnson is doing barbecue and potato salad,” she said, adding that Jerry Domrese is cooking a surprise dish, Bea Parsons is making Madi Meeker’s famous pota-

to soup, and Carol Ballard is making spicy Cajun rice. Scott Freiberg, Morningside of Sumter’s chef, will make a dish that will “probably be vegetarian,” and “Linda Alston won’t tell me what she’s cooking, but she’s a great cook. We should have a nice variety,” Smith said. The public is also invited to attend the noon May 26 reading and book signing by Brenda Remmes, author of “The Quaker Cafe” and “Home to Cedar Branch,” also in the Trinity Fellowship Hall. Admission is free, but call for lunch information. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets for the One Pot Cook-Off are $6 in advance and $10 at the door. Proceeds will support the center’s programs. Call Shepherd’s Center of Sumter at (803) 773-1944 for information or go by the office at 24 Council St. to purchase tickets.

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Amanda McNulty, left, waits for L. Gene Davis, center, to dish up her sample of London Broil Surprise as Vivian S. Johnson, right, gets ready to fill a bowl with collards soup. McNulty and several other Clemson Extension staff had lunch at the Shepherd’s Center of Sumter’s one-pot cook-off last year. The 2016 cookoff will be held noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Police: Don’t leave guns, electronic devices inside vehicles FROM SUMTER POLICE DEPARTMENT It’s usually easy to peer into someone’s vehicle and see what they might have inside. No worries if the person peering in doesn’t have mischief on their mind. But, at night when your vehicle is parked conveniently at home and in your yard, someone looking inside is more than likely looking for some-

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City to consider drain replacement projects Sumter City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in City Council Chambers, Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., to consider resolutions authorizing contracts for: • The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, beer and wine only, during several annual events in 2016; • Storm drain replacement projects at Mallard and Bultman drives; • The Southern Gateway Beautification Project; and • City of Sumter’s Water Meter Consulting Project. City council may also go into executive session to discuss appointments to boards and commissions, a potential contractual matter related to a construction project and a potential contractual matter related to the sale of property owned by the city.

Man arrested for hitting, threatening victim Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 25-year-old Sumter man on Wednesday

thing of value to steal by simply opening a car door or breaking out a window. So, in addition to locking your vehicle before you leave it, make sure your firearms, electronic devices and other valuables, even change, are removed and taken inside your home or another secure area. Also, regardless of where your vehicle is parked at night, make sure it

for allegedly hitting and threatening another person between April 11 and April 12. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, Joe E. Cockerill, of 3210 Cox Road in Sumter, engaged in sexual battery of the victim and punched the victim in the face, stomach area and other parts of her body while at a residence in the 3200 block of Cox Road. Cockerill also threatened to break both of the victim’s knees with a leg from a coffee table, according to the release. He is charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.

25-year-old charged with domestic violence Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Timothy V. Reeley Jr. on Thursday for allegedly dragging a person off a bed and shoving her against a wall. The incident, which reportedly took place on April 8, happened in front of a 5-yearold child, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.

is in a well-lit area and visible to passersby to discourage someone from breaking in. Sumter Police Department asks that you take the time to assess where your vehicles are parked, lighting options and visibility around your home. If you have home security cameras, make sure they are working properly and are pointed for maximum visibil-

Reeley, of 2760 Old Charleston Road in Wedgefield, is charged with second degree domestic violence.

Morningside receives quality standards award Morningside Assisted Living of Sumter has received the 2016 Argentum Commitment to Quality Standards Award, given to select senior living communities that exceed quality standards in each of 12 areas of review. Among these are residentcentered care practices, staff training and certifications, regulatory compliance, programming, nutrition and dining and workforce/employee satisfaction. Argentum is the nation’s largest senior living organization representing independent living, assisted living and memory care communities. Morningside Executive Director Gary Brown said, “Receiving this award is an honor. Argentum is ... the premiere senior living organization, and its members must meet the highest of standards. ... Being recognized as one of the best is exciting for our residents and our team.”

ity around your home and vehicles. And, if you spot a strange vehicle or person in your neighborhood who is acting suspiciously, jot down a description, the location and call police immediately. Make safety a personal priority. For more information or to have an officer help analyze security around your home or business, call Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700.

22-year-old reportedly busts woman’s lip Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Daquan M. McQuillar-Richardson on Thursday for allegedly striking a woman in the face and busting her bottom lip on Wednesday. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, McQuillar-Richardson, of 1120 Island Drive in Sumter, also bit the victim on the left inner thigh. The incident happened in the presence of a child states the release. McQuillar-Richardson is charged with second degree domestic violence.

Bynum Insurance joins with AssuredPartners AssuredPartners Inc. has announced that Bynum Insurance of Sumter has joined the organization. Bynum’s staff of 20 will continue operations under the direction of CEO Ed Bynum, the announcement said. “Bynum Insurance has been serving the greater Sumter area since 1955,” Bynum said. “We are excited about the continued growth we have seen over the years,

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Individual arrested for injury to property Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lynchburg man Friday after he allegedly caused more than $2,000 in damage to a vehicle in late March. Thomas Nelson, 26, of 129 Magnolia St. in Lynchburg, broke a side mirror and ripped both windshield wipers off of a 2007 Kia Sorento at a residence in the 10000 block of Lynches River Road in Lynchburg on March 28, according to a news release. Nelson later rammed the driver’s side of the victim’s vehicle while on the highway as the victim attempted to drive away, states the release. Nelson is charged with malicious injury to personal property causing more than $2,000 in damage.

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Evacuees make rice balls for dinner at a public park in Ozu, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, on Saturday. After two nights of earthquakes flattened houses and triggered major landslides, dozens of residents have slept in their cars at a public park.

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Some sleep in cars after 2 nights of quakes kill 41 OZU, Japan (AP) — The wooden home barely withstood the first earthquake. An even stronger one the next night dealt what might have been the final blow — if not to the house, then to the Tanaka family’s peace of mind. The Tanakas joined about 50 other residents of the southern Japanese town of Ozu who were planning to sleep in their cars at a public park Saturday after two nights of increasingly terrifying earthquakes that have killed 41 people and injured about 1,500 flattened houses and triggered major landslides. “I don’t think we can go back there. Our life is in limbo,” said 62-year-old Yoshiaki Tanaka, as other evacuees served rice balls for dinner. He, his wife and his 85-yearold mother fled their home after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck Saturday at 1:25 a.m., just 28 hours after a magnitude-6.5 quake hit the same area. Army troops and other rescuers, using military helicopters to reach some stranded at a mountain resort, rushed Saturday to try to reach scores of trapped residents in hard-hit communities near Kumamoto, a city of 740,000 on the southwestern island of Kyushu. Heavy rain started falling Saturday night, threatening to complicate the relief operation and set off more mudslides. “Daytime today is the big test” for rescue efforts, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said early Saturday. Landslides had already cut

off roads and destroyed bridges, slowing down rescuers. Nearly 200,000 homes were without electricity, Japanese media reported, and an estimated 400,000 households were without running water. Kumamoto prefectural official Riho Tajima said that more than 200 houses and other buildings had been either destroyed or damaged, and that 91,000 people had evacuated from their homes. Hundreds of people lined up for rations at distribution points before nightfall, bracing for the rain and strong winds that were expected. Local stores quickly ran out of stock and shuttered their doors, and people said they were worried about running out of food. Police in Kumamoto prefecture said that at least 32 people had died from Saturday morning’s earthquake. Nine died in the quake on Thursday night. More than half the deaths were in Mashiki, a town on the eastern border of Kumamoto city that was hit hardest by the first quake. Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported that four people were missing in Minamiaso, a more rural area farther east of Kumamoto where the landslides were triggered by the second quake. One landslide tore open a mountainside in Minamiaso from the top to a highway below. Another gnawed at a highway, above a smashed house that had fallen down a ravine. In another part of the village, houses were hanging precariously at the edge of a

huge hole cut open in the earth. About 1,500 people were injured in the two earthquakes, said Yoshihide Suga, the Japanese government’s top spokesman. He said the number of troops in the area was being raised to 20,000, while additional police and firefighters were also on the way. In Mashiki, where people were trapped beneath the rubble for hours, an unconscious 93-year-old woman, Yumiko Yamauchi, was dragged out from the debris of her home Saturday and taken by ambulance to a hospital. Her son-inlaw Tatsuhiko Sakata said she had refused to move to shelter with him after the first quake Thursday.

The Opportunity Scholars Program at University of South Carolina Sumter will host its third annual awards night on at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Arts and Letters LecSMITH ture Hall on campus, 210 Miller Road. OSP is a federally funded TRiO Student Support Program that provides academic and cultural support services for eligible students enrolled at USC. The program is designed to help students complete an associate’s degree or transfer into a baccalaureate degree program. At the awards night program, more than 50 OSP students will be recognized for their academic achievement. The program will also honor the 41 students receiving their associate’s degrees this spring. Other awards include the OSP Scholars Representative Award, Academic Achievement Award, Above and Beyond Award and OSP Spirit Award.

Rep. Murrell Smith, RSumter, will address the award recipients during the award program. Smith was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2001 to serve District 67 in Sumter County. He served on the South Carolina House of Representatives Judiciary Committee until 2009. During this period, he was first-vice chairman of the committee and then served as chairman of the House Criminal Laws Subcommittee. Smith serves on the House Ways and Means Committee as chairman of the Health, Human Services & Medicaid Subcommittee. He is also vice chairman on the Joint Other Fund Oversight Committee. In 2010, Smith served as vice chairman of the S.C. Sentencing Reform Commission, and he was S.C. GOP House Ethics Return Study Committee chairman in 2012. In 2015, U.S. Department of Education awarded USC Sumter more than $281,000 in recurring funds, to be provided for the next five years to continue its Opportunity Scholars Program.

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e’ve all heard the surgeon general’s warning to stay out of the sun to prevent skin cancer, but with warmer temperatures it is hard to do. Whether you sit outside reading, exercise outdoors or play with the kids, you can’t avoid the sun’s rays. American Academy of Dermatology recommends that anyone, regardless of skin color, avoids the sun to minimize the risk for skin cancer. However, UV light and sunlight is essential to our health and wellbeing, producing vitamin D in our skin and improving our overall mental and emotional state. While sun exposure is good in small amounts, it is overexposure that we should be concerned with. Overexposure to the sun tans the skin, which may cause permanent

damage. Many think that being tan is healthy, but the surgeon general says that it is a myth, and although it may look good, it may cause skin cancer later in life. Missy But even those who Corrigan avoid the sun can develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, leaving researchers to conclude that your risk of developing melanoma does not necessarily decrease by avoiding sun exposure. While overexposure to the sun is a risk factor for skin cancer, avoiding the sun may be more detrimental to your health. A recent study published

in the Journal of Internal Medicine stated those with higher sun exposure rates did have a higher risk for melanoma, but they also had a lower risk of mortality from deadly ailments such as cardiovascular disease. A 2014 study released by the Journal of Internal Medicine that took place during 20 years showed that women who avoided sun exposure had double the allcause mortality rate of those who got regular sun exposure. Studies such as these suggest that sun exposure in small amounts may actually be good for you. National Institutes for Health supports research that promotes UV exposure to help improve vitamin D production and cardiovascular health as well as reduced risk of many types of cancers, including breast cancer. Additionally,

the benefit of the sun to heart health outweighs the risk of skin cancer. We are not meant to live indoors, so we must learn how to be outside safely while getting the benefits and decreasing risks. There are safe ways to take in UV light and maximize benefits. Get your vitamin D levels checked to help guide the amount of exposure needed. The more exposed skin you have and the lighter your skin, the less time you need to spend outside. You should minimize exposure to the sun during the peak times between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest. Try to avoid getting sunburned. Even the occasional sunburn can be dangerous. If you have been indoors all winter, limit the duration and frequency of your exposure.

Michigan urges toughest lead rules after Flint crisis

A work crew digs up a street March 21 to replace lead service lines in Flint, Michigan.

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group that includes water experts such as Virginia Tech professor Marc Edwards. Michigan is estimated to have 460,000 lead lines running from water mains to homes and buildings in older neighborhoods, third-most in the U.S. behind only Illinois (730,000) and Ohio (650,000), according to the American Water Works Association. Zimmer cited a recent AP analysis of EPA data that found that nearly 1,400 water systems serving 3.6 million Americans exceeded the federal lead standard at least once from January 2013 through September 2015.

months after Flint temporarily switched water sources to the local river in 2014 while under state financial management. Dangerously high levels of the metal were detected in the blood of some residents, including children, for whom it can cause lower IQs and behavioral problems. “We gathered the right group of experts to come up with a solution that we need for Michigan but that can be translated nationwide,” said Mike Zimmer, Snyder’s cabi-

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The Republican governor said at Friday’s meeting in Flint that he wants a “marker in the ground,” and he expects the plan to generate legislative debate and a better accounting of cost considerations. Under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules, water systems across the country must take steps to control corrosion if lead concentrations exceed 15 parts per billion in more than 10 percent of customer taps sampled. The federal lead standard is “dumb and dangerous,” Snyder said. The governor, who has apologized for his administration’s failures in the Flint disaster, noted that the EPA will not propose revisions until 2017, saying: “Let’s set a higher standard faster.” The impoverished city of nearly 100,000 residents is under a monthslong state of emergency. Residents are urged to use faucet filters or bottled water until damaged pipes are effectively recoated with anti-corrosion chemicals that were not used for 18

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800 participate in annual heart walk BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Downtown Sumter saw large crowds of people as hundreds of residents walked and donated for heart disease awareness during the 2016 Sumter County Heart Walk on Saturday. The event was a local effort to support American Heart Association, the national organization dedicated to heart disease research and education. Bronwyn McElveen, chairwoman of the 2016 Sumter County Heart Walk, said about 800 people participated in the 3.3-mile walk and other activities. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women, she said. Heart disease is frequently seen as something that mostly affects men but that is not the case, she said. It kills more women than the six most prevalent forms of cancer combined, McElveen said. McElveen said the week-

endâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was also a way for her to honor her friend, Julie Bailey, who died of a heart attack at the age of 44. Bailey was a strong person in the community, she said. Those who attended the event enjoyed live performances from Lemira Elementary School Golden Steppers, Hillcrest Middle School cheerleaders and Crestwood High School marching band and cheerleaders. As of Saturday afternoon, the 2016 Sumter County Heart Walk raised $121,567 of its $225,000 goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not raising money for an event; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re raising money for a cause,â&#x20AC;? McElveen said after the walk. Although the event has ended, it is not too late to donate. McElveen said donations will be collected until May 31. All money raised will go to the association for heart health research, education and advocacy programs. For more information about the American Heart Association or to donate, visit www. sumtercountyheartwalk.org .

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Lauren Dinkins, 20-months old, bottom left, chews on her cape string as her father, Regionald Dinkins holds her before the walk. At 6-months-old, Lauren, an ambassador for the walk, had open-heart surgery at 6-monthsold. Tanesha Cantey, 13, holds the top half of her balloon sculpture as Raggs the Clown creates the bottom before the walk began.

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the day “Lineman Appreciation Day” in the city of Sumter. In the proclamation, he mentions the herculean efforts of Duke, Black River and Sumter Utilities after the February 2014 ice storm and the October 2015 flood that devastated the area. On Wednesday, a crew led by Matthew Prince quickly replaced a downed pole and electrical line on Hanna Court in Sumter caused by a resident who felled a tree PRINCE that landed on the line and pole. While Prince directed the replacement from 30 feet up in a bucket truck, Chandler Joyner and Jamie Holladay used ropes to move lines away from tree limbs following his instructions. The crew worked together like a symphony with the conductor perched above them. Most of the time, the music they create falls on deaf ears. That changed on the three days of Oct. 3-5, 2015, when more than 21 inches of rain flooded Sumter and Clarendon counties, and their work became loud and clear to those who lost electricity. In what was called a 1,000year flood, roads and bridges washed away, separating Duke Energy crew members who lived in different parts of Clarendon and Sumter counties. But even before trees were uprooted and debris downed power lines, linemen had prepared for the tragedy and responded to substations closest to their residences. Most linemen worked 16-hour shifts for five days to get the power grid

back up for everyone in the area. They also coordinated efforts with contractors who came to the rescue. Prince, who will celebrate 40 years of service with Duke Energy in June, said while most people recognize their contributions during those extreme events, he enjoys the fact that when he goes to work every day, he often doesn’t know the challenges he will face. With new regulations, other utility lines attached to their poles — mainly for cable TV and landline telephone services — have moved from 42 inches to 46 inches away from electrical lines. In some cases, that requires installing longer poles. On a daily basis, Prince said crews work to install new service to customers and replace existing poles and lines with more up-to-date equipment. And in worst-case scenarios, they deal with downed power lines. He warns people to stay clear of downed lines or anything they touch. “The lines have 13,200 volts of electricity running through them,” Prince said. “I’ve seen a downed line in Pinewood turn sand into glass.” Electrocution remains the biggest threat for workers. None of the four linemen interviewed for this article has been involved in or has seen a close call. Like many linemen, Prince got into the field by taking a vocational technical class in high school in Manning. He had planned to become a tailor, but he has enjoyed his work so much, he never followed his other interest. Prince said he grew up on a farm where his mother taught

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Land mines of the sea: Cleaning up lost fishing gear WARETOWN, N.J. (AP) — They are the land mines of the sea, killing long after being forgotten. Abandoned or lost fishing gear, including traps, crab pots and nets, litter the ocean floor in coastal areas around the world. Many continue to attract, entrap and kill fish and other marine life in what’s called “ghost fishing.” Groups, governments and companies around the world are engaged in efforts to retrieve and recycle as much of the abandoned gear as they can get their hands on. The goal is to protect the environment, prevent marine life from being killed, remove threats to navigation and in some cases, generate energy. Pascal van Erp, a Dutch diver who was horrified by the amount of abandoned fishing equipment he encountered, founded the Ghost Fishing Foundation to tackle the issue. “The problem with lost gear is enormous,” he said. “It is found in all seas, oceans and inland waters at all depths, along the beach and under the sand. I think the problem never can be resolved completely, but we can keep it from getting worse by showing the problem to the public and the authorities.” For as long as mankind has been fishing, it has been losing some of that gear, but the problem has become particularly acute in recent decades with rapid advances in technology and the expansion of global fishing fleets. Industry experts and scien-

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students are involved in a project to collect abandoned fishing gear from New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay. “They’re still fishing long after they’re not supposed to be. This happens everywhere there’s commercial fishing.” A 2009 United Nations report estimated there are 640,000 tons of abandoned fishing nets on the ocean floor worldwide. A 2005 survey found fishing boats in Greenland lose an av-

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People wait to fill their vessels with water at a communal tap in Kukse Borivali, 53 miles northeast of Mumbai, India, on Tuesday.

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S.C. high court rules Wilson-Pascoe dispute in ongoing Harrell ethics case can be made public BY MEG KINNARD The Associated Press COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s high court has shed light on documents in a dispute between Attorney General Alan Wilson and a special prosecutor he appointed to oversee a legislative corruption investigation. Unsealed late Thursday were papers that Wilson had filed in response to Solicitor David Pascoe. The documents include Wilson’s legal defense for his decision to dismiss Pascoe, saying the prosecutor doesn’t have authority to challenge the chief of the state grand jury in court and also reiterating previous comments that the attorney general recused himself, not his entire office, from the probe. Two years ago, Wilson designated Pascoe to handle the

prosecution of former House Speaker Bobby Harrell, who ultimately pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor campaignspending violations and resigned. After Harrell’s plea, state police released a heavily redacted investigative report. Eleven of the 42 pages were completely or mostly blacked out, with the State Law Enforcement Division citing a public records law provision exempting the release of information to be used in a future or likely law enforcement action. No other lawmakers have been charged, but the probe is ongoing. Last month, Wilson abruptly fired Pascoe after the prosecutor tried to open a state grand jury probe into the redacted portion without proper authority, saying that’s only something Wilson and the state police chief could autho-

JOBS FROM PAGE A1 unemployment rate in Clarendon County rose from 7.3 to 7.4 percent. Bucking the trend was Lee County, which showed a drop in the unemployment rate to 8.0 percent from 8.3 percent in February. Lee County added 72 people to the labor force and created 82 jobs, leading to 10 fewer workers unemployed. Economists caution that local numbers can include a large amount of volatility because of the small sample size used to calculate rates.

rize and decrying multiple media leaks about grand jury matters, which are conducted in secret. Days earlier, The State newspaper had cited documents filed with the high court in which Pascoe said he wanted to utilize the state grand jury but was being obstructed by Wilson. The attorney who serves as chief of the state grand jury has also detailed the paperwork he says Pascoe gave him last month supposedly authorizing state grand jury action. “At the time I swore-in Mr. Pascoe and signed subpoenas, I was under the impression that that the investigation was authorized,” Jim Parks wrote in an affidavit obtained Friday by The Associated Press. Parks said he got that impression from a memo signed by Pascoe and SLED Chief Mark Keel purportedly autho-

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FROM PAGE A1 down for me which area to go into.” She said she wanted to be in a place where she could apply things such as compassion and kindness toward others. “Nursing really lets me do it,” she said. Lafoon is originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, and has two children, a boy age 3 and a daughter age 8 weeks. Her husband has three more years before he is able to retire from the Air Force, she said. She advises anyone who is thinking of becoming a nurse to do it for the right reasons. It’s not about money or success or career security, she said. “Those are not the reasons to get into nursing,” Lafoon said. “The last thing you want is for somebody to have a bad experience because they don’t feel like their nurse cared about them.” Nursing is a calling, she said. “If someone wants to go in that direction, then they really need to check their heart and their motives and make sure they are doing it for the right reason.” Lafoon joins Cain and 16 other Tuomey nurses who’ve received the Palmetto Gold Award through the years: • Chris Watson • Cheryl Jackson • Natasha Morrow • Linda Rohrlack • Diane LaBarte • Jacqueline Gibson • Kimyetta Tidwell • Tina Simenson • Milissa Robertson • Cheryl Coleman • Robbie Gainey • Jwan Johnson Jackson • Sylvia Christian-James • Delaney McDonald • Sylvester Owens • Jessica Geddings For more information about the Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program, visit www.SCPalmettoGold.org. To learn more about Palmetto Health, visit www. PalmettoHealth.org.

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Karma tastes rich in new, humane global economy

s the human circus of presidential politics has plodded along for what seems a decade now, a revolution has been taking place in the evermore-dignified animal kingdom. Several victories in just the past few weeks have raised cheers, or Kathleen their equivaParker lent, in aquariums, barnyards and board rooms across the country as three giants in the food, clothing and entertainment industries have launched policies to reduce animal suffering: Last month, SeaWorld announced it is ending its orcabreeding program, much criticized following the release of CNN’s 2013 hit documentary “Blackfish.” Once the current population expires, so, too, will its killer-whale “entertainment.” The company is also beginning a transition to a rescue-and-rehabilitation model for marine mammal entertainment, and has joined the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in calling for Japan to end its commercial whaling. Wal-Mart, along with other major retailers, has agreed to only sell eggs that come from cage-free chickens by 2025. As the nation’s largest food seller, Wal-Mart’s decision has massive implications for the billions of hens condemned to life in extreme confinement. Finally, Armani has vowed to stop using animal fur in its clothing line, a decisive indicator that the use of real fur is unnecessary given the wide array of alternatives. These may seem like smallish strides, but they’re component parts of a revolution in business and public policy. “Creative destruction” is what Wayne Pacelle, leading animal welfare activist and president/ CEO of the HSUS, calls it. And it’s happening in all sectors of the economy, including tourism, wildlife management, the pet trade and, perhaps most relevant to readers, food. And, no, “they” aren’t going to take away your burgers. But you might be willing to shed them, along with a few pounds, if an equally tasty alternative were available, right? Hold that thought for now. These policy shifts are the product of a sweeping evolution in consumer consciousness, but at least some thanks is due to Pacelle’s superhuman work ethic and the rigorous moral code that brought him to veganism 30 years ago. As he sees it, humans’ power over other creatures requires that we act as their stewards rather than their torturers and slaughterers. Under Pacelle’s leadership, the HSUS (where, full disclosure, my son works) isn’t just a puppy-and-kitten rescue operation, though ending puppy mills and domestic animal

abuse are top priorities. Primarily, the HSUS is policyand business-focused, working with companies such as SeaWorld, Wal-Mart and Armani to create a more enlightened business model. These things take time, but the humane imperative seems to have become contagious and taken hold. The operating principle: Humane treatment of animals and good business practices are not mutually exclusive. To better explain this, Pacelle has written a book, due out April 19, called “The Humane Economy.” I’ve read it to prepare for a public conversation Monday night with Pacelle and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, also a vegan. It’s an easy, fascinating read about big thinkers, investors and others who are seeking new ways of doing business with less animal suffering. In one chapter, Pacelle documents the rise of plant-based meat alternatives being spearheaded by groundbreaking companies such as Californiabased Hampton Creek — one of the fastest-growing food startups ever — and Beyond Meat, both of which some may recognize from their local Whole Foods. These offerings, among other new energy and protein sources that seek to remove animals from the production process, may signal the beginning of a new, more sustainable food future. Consider: Already we raise 70 billion animals a year globally for food. If the human population inflates to 9.6 billion by 2050, as expected, and demand for meat continues to grow, we’ll need to commensurately increase the number of animals. That’s an awful lot of slaughter, not to mention methane. Thus, protein alternatives may not be merely an option for the health conscious but a necessity for the hungry. Other futuristic foodies suggest that people may prefer a twice-daily shake or wafer (yes, this comes to you from a company named Soylent) to spending so much time procuring, cooking and consuming food, otherwise known as breaking bread with friends and family. Is there something better we should be doing? In the meantime, what Pacelle makes appetizingly clear is that humane business practices make economic as well as karmic sense. And consumers as well as companies seem to be catching on. SeaWorld’s stock bounced more than 15 percent immediately after its policy announcement. And Google tried to buy plant-based burger company Impossible Foods in 2015 for more than $200 million. Human virtue, it seems, can be profitable — and delicious, too. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2016, Washington Post Writers Group

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Nursery owner learns patience of Job BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com

fter experiencing the worst six months in his life, Harold Johnson believes the Lord has taught him to have the patience of Job. Johnson, a former Sumter Police Chief, owns Treehouse Nursery and Feed Supply on U.S. 521. The Oct. 4, 2015 flood, referred to by locals as the 1,000-year flood, followed a drought season where he only cut hay one-and-a-half times compared to his normal rate of three-and-a half times. That didn’t matter because the flood washed away his stored hay as well as his horse feed and fertilizer while drowning his power tools that were in his barn. The water in his main business store rose as high as 4 feet, destroying computer and cash register equipment and all of his paperwork. He estimated the loss at close to $60,000. Things got worse. In the middle of the six weeks of cleaning up his property, his sister suffered a heart attack and died. Within a few weeks, his brother had a heart attack and died. After burying a brother and a sister to heart attacks, Johnson wondered if he was next. He finally received good news when local physician Mitch Grunsky put him

COMMENTARY through a series of heart tests and gave him a clean bill of health. He would need a strong heart. The Federal Emergency Management Harold Agency Johnson turned down his claim for the damage at his business and suggested he contact the Small Business Administration. When he did so, officials at SBA told him they could offer him a 30-year loan in the range of 4 to 6 percent. At 64 years old, Johnson didn’t want to wait until he’s 94 to retire the debt. A religious man, Johnson kept remembering the book of Job, who remained faithful despite losing his wealth, children and physical health. In the end, God blessed Job with riches, a strong family and his health. What did Johnson do? “I read the entire book (of Job),” he said. “It’s about trusting in the good Lord and everything will be fine.” Did I mention that Johnson also raises and sells goats? He started raising them because they helped clean up the woods near his property. Now, they are like family. He doesn’t sell them for

meat, but to people whose children fall in love with them. His 23 goats survived the flood only to have 21 of them killed by dogs during winter nights. With only two left, someone read about his plight and donated a donkey which has so far has kept the dogs at bay. Perhaps the donkey represents a change in his luck. Already, some people had started answering Johnson’s prayers during Christmastime when they heard of his challenges. He sold 300 Christmas trees that helped put some money back into his pockets. I like to buy local. So, when I built a raised bed garden and wanted to buy local plants for it last week, I thought of Johnson’s Treehouse Nursery and his challenges. I’ve never thought of myself as someone who can fill God’s wishes for someone, but after talking with him and hearing his story about reading Job and maintaining faith after all he went through, I am pleased to help him in a small way turn things around. If you want to really make a difference in a person’s life, while also growing great produce or other plants, start at Johnson’s Treehouse Nursery. You may be part of God’s plan. Rick Carpenter is the managing editor of The Sumter Item.

LETTERS WRITER COMMENDS HOSPITAL FOR CARE I write to commend care at Clarendon Memorial Hospital. Two of my friends recently had critical medical illness and received excellent care at the Clarendon hospital. They were later transferred to Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Three former Sumter physicians contributed greatly to the care of these patients. The physicians were Drs. Strat Stavrou, Katie Rabon and Mott McCullough. The recent articles on the Clarendon hospital mention money problems. Medicaid expansion is often mentioned as a possible solution. Hospital officials and legislators need to look closely at the final destination of a

sizeable portion of Medicaid funds. CEOs of several medical firms make more than 10 million a year. The poverty stricken and poor rural hospitals get the crumbs. This isn’t illegal, but it is wrong. PHIL BRANDT, M.D. Sumter

MCGHANEY CONSIDERS GOOD FOR ENTIRE COUNTY This letter is in support of Council Member Vivian McGhaney in her bid to be reelected to Sumter County Council. I do not live in her district yet she has always been willing to speak with me about Council issues because she thinks of what is good for the entire county. I consider that to be very important. Mrs. McGhaney has always been available to talk with me whenever I called or saw her to discuss prob-

lems people in Sumter face. She listens well, especially when she does not agree with me, because she seems to believe that everyone has ideas that may help her make better decisions for our county. I really think that is a very positive way to be no matter how important your job is. And County Council is really important to over 110,000 people who live and work in Sumter. Because I have gotten a good chance to know Mrs. McGhaney and her family, I trust her to do what she thinks is best for our community to help it grow and prosper. I believe she is a good member of Council and I hope if you live in her district, you will vote for her in the June primary. LOYD YOUNG Sumter

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Pope Francis, Sanders meet at Vatican BY KEN THOMAS The Associated Press ROME â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pope Francis said his brief encounter Saturday with U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was a sign of good manners, â&#x20AC;&#x153;nothing more,â&#x20AC;? and hardly evidence of interfering in American politics. The White House hopeful called it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;real honorâ&#x20AC;? to meet â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the extraordinary figuresâ&#x20AC;? in the world, a kindred spirit on economic inequality, which is a main Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campaign theme. Francis was on his way to Greece to highlight the plight of refugees and Sanders was wrapping up his trip to Rome when they met in the lobby of the popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence, the Domus Santa Marta hotel in the Vatican gardens. The Vermont senator had attended a Vatican conference Friday on economic inequality and climate change and flew back to New York for campaign events on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This morning when I left, Sen. Sanders was there. â&#x20AC;Ś He knew I was leaving at that time, and I had the kindness to greet him and his wife and another couple who were with them,â&#x20AC;? the pope told reporters traveling back with him to the Vatican. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I came down, I greeted them, shook their hands and nothing more. This is good manners. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called good manners and not getting mixed up in politics. If anyone thinks that greeting someone means getting involved in politics, they should see a psychiatrist,â&#x20AC;? the pope said. Earlier, Sanders said in an The Associated Press interview that he told the pope that he appreciated the message that Francis was sending the world about the need to inject morality and justice into the world economy. Sanders said that was a message he, too, has tried to convey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had an opportunity to meet with him this morning,â&#x20AC;? Sanders said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a real honor for me, for my wife and I to spend some time with him. I think he is one of the extraordinary figures not only in the world today but in modern world history.â&#x20AC;? Sanders said he had the chance to tell the pope that â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was incredibly appreciative of the incredible role that he is playing in this planet in discussing issues about the need for an economy based on morality, not greed.â&#x20AC;? Sanders and his wife, Jane, stayed overnight at the hotel, on the same floor as the pope. Francis noted to reporters that members of the Vatican conference that Sanders had at-

OBITUARIES MARY BUTLER MANNING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mary Agnes Doughty Butler, 65, wife of Willie J. Butler died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. She was born July 30, 1950, in Manning, a daughter of the late John Doughty and Mary Lemon Doughty. Family is receiving friends at the residence, 212 Breedin St., Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

DEBBIE D. MCLEOD DALZELL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Debbie Denise McLeod, 56, widow of Tommy McLeod, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Born November 26, 1959, in Orangeburg, she was a daughter of Joyce Martin Jones and the late Richard Lowery. Survivors include her mother; two children, April M. Lawrence (Michael) of Dalzell and Michael McLeod (Heather) of Sumter; five grandchildren, Austin R. Lawrence, Madison R. Lawrence, Jetta N. McLeod, Kyera H. McLeod and Michael T. Henderson; three brothers, Charles Lowery, Ricky Lowery and Jason Jones; and two sisters, Kathy Hodge and Bonnie Brown. Services will be private. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

FREDERICK OLIVER JR. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Frederick Oliver Jr., exchanged time for eternity at his residence. Born on February 25, 1949, in Davis Station, he was a son

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U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, backdropped by the dome of St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basilica, leaves after an interview with the Associated Press at the Vatican on Saturday. Sanders said in an interview with AP that he met with Pope Francis, saying the meeting took place Saturday morning before the pope left for his one-day visit to Greece. tended also were staying at the hotel. Jeffrey Sachs, a Sanders foreign policy adviser, said there were no photographs taken of the pope and Sanders together. Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spokesman, Michael Briggs, said Francis was â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 percent correct that this was not a political meeting,â&#x20AC;? thanking the popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff making the arrangements. He said Sanders and his wife â&#x20AC;&#x153;were advised the night before to be ready to meet the pope at 6 a.m.â&#x20AC;? The Vatican is loath to get involved in electoral campaigns, and usually tries to avoid any perception of partisanship as far as the pope is concerned, although Francis in February rebuked Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand on immigration. Popes rarely travel to countries during the thick of political campaigns, knowing a papal photo opportunity with the sitting head of state can be exploited for political ends. But Francis has been known to flout Vatican protocol, and the meeting with Sanders was evidence that his personal desires often trump Vatican diplomacy.

of the late Frederick and Earline Bennett Oliver Sr. Survivors include his two sons, David (Lisa) Williams and Frederick (Jennie) Oliver III; two daughters, Frizeal McKnight and Emily Bonita (Macon) Bailey; four sisters, Cleverten (the Rev. Harry) Wilson, the Rev. Deloris O. Gerow, Frizeal O. Edwards and Evangelist Patricia McCray; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Eva Mae Suber, Margaret Williams and Elder Menyon Oliver; two additional brothers-in-law, Eugene Williams and Steve (Helen) Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence of his sister, Frizeal Oliver Edwards, 1082 Windham Road, Red Hill Community of Manning. Services will be held noon Monday at Historic Trinity AME Church, 51 Rigby St., Manning, where the Rev. Malachi Gibson serves as Pastor, and the Rev. Harry L. Wilson will be the eulogist. Interment will follow at Fourth Crossroad Baptist Church Cemetery. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to www.flemingdelaine.com or flemingdelaine@aol.com.

EUGENE BRADLEY Eugene Bradley, 71, son of the late Charlie Bradley and Irene Miller Bradley, was born on April 10, 1945, in Sumter. He departed this life on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Family will be receiving friends at the home, 2635 Yankhaven Drive. Funeral plans are incom-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;His message is resonating with every religion on earth, with people who have no religion, and it is a message that says we have got to inject morality and justice into the global economy,â&#x20AC;? Sanders said. Sanders said the meeting should not be viewed as the pope injecting himself into the campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issues that I talked about yesterday at the conference, as you well know, are issues that I have been talking about not just throughout this campaign but throughout my political life,â&#x20AC;? Sanders said in the interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I am just very much appreciated the fact that the pope in many ways has been raising these issues in a global way in the sense that I have been trying to raise them in the United States.â&#x20AC;? Sachs said Sanders saw the pope in the foyer of the domus, and that the encounter lasted about five minutes. Sanders later joined his family, including some of his grandchildren, for a walking tour of St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basilica, one of the holiest Catholic shrines. The trip gave Sanders a moment on the world stage, putting him alongside priests, bishops, academics and two South American presi-

dents at the Vatican conference. Sanders has been at a disadvantage during his campaign against rival Hillary Clinton, President Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former secretary of state, on issues of foreign policy. But Sanders was peppered with questions from academics and ecclesiastics during Vatican conference in a manner that might have been afforded a head of state. The invitation to Sanders to address that session raised eyebrows when it was announced and touched off allegations that the senator lobbied for the invitation. But the chancellor for the pontifical academy, Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, said he invited Sanders because he was the only U.S. presidential candidate who showed deep interest in the teachings of Francis. Once back home, Sanders was set to refocus on Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pivotal presidential contest in New York, a state with a significant number of Catholic voters. Clinton holds a lead among the delegates who will determine the Democratic nominee, and Sanders is trying to string together a series of victories in upcoming contests to draw closer.

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LOUISE A. MAJOR Louise Adger Major, 82, daughter of the late Capers Adger and Mamie Adger, was born on September 10, 1933, in Sumter. She departed this life on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Family will be receiving friends at the home, 111 Maney St. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Entertainment, socializing, travel and exploring different cultures, philosophies and beliefs will give you something to think about. A positive change built on what you’ve seen will improve your life. Don’t be afraid to be different.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Jump at the chance to do something new and exciting or to explore a creative endeavor you’ve been contemplating. Socializing with people from different walks of life will stir your imagination. A partnership appears to be lucrative.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stay in control. Try not to indulge in pastimes that aren’t in your best interest. Use your sorrow or discontentment as an inspiration to make personal improvements. Make new friends who offer healthier choices.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stay away from people with bad habits. Stick to those who have clear goals or who will encourage you to bring about positive changes to the way you live.

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Today Hi/Lo/W 72/42/s 76/45/s 75/42/s 73/48/s 59/50/pc 72/47/s 73/45/s 76/48/s 76/46/s 73/45/s 62/43/s 72/41/s 72/43/s

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 73/44/s Gainesville 77/52/pc Gastonia 73/41/s Goldsboro 71/42/s Goose Creek 72/46/s Greensboro 73/46/s Greenville 74/47/s Hickory 73/44/s Hilton Head 69/51/s Jacksonville, FL 72/52/pc La Grange 76/45/s Macon 76/42/s Marietta 74/47/s

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City Marion Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Beach Orangeburg Port Royal Raleigh Rock Hill Rockingham Savannah Spartanburg Summerville Wilmington Winston-Salem

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61 Popeye’s dad 62 Questionnaire choice 64 Cellphone display 65 Marsh wader 66 Slip away from 69 Strong-arm 72 In a chair 74 Opera star Carreras 75 Is clingy 76 Big boss 78 Drudge 79 Actress Hathaway 82 Essen’s river 83 Nursery item 85 Trail the pack 88 Auto, humorously 91 Branch of Buddhism 92 Fingerprint patterns 93 Right next to 94 Rattan worker

95 Nasal appraisal 96 Up the ante, perhaps 98 No longer leaf-covered 99 Go wrong 100 Subtle alert 101 Pampering, for short 102 Small plateau 103 World Oil Outlook publisher 104 Soup at sushi bars 105 Must-have thing 106 Land in water 108 Banqueted, perhaps 109 Soup-to-go topper 111 Sign from a conductor 112 Go wrong

PRADO (1 Across) is the Spanish word for “meadow”; the museum was built on what was once a meadow. A dress from the first fashion collection of Geoffrey BEENE (31 Across) was featured on a 1963 cover of Vogue. The reference at 42 Across is to actor Nicolas Cage (né Coppola) and his father’s sister, actress Talia Shire (née Coppola).

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Ups and downs Donald soars, Day falters in 3rd round at Harbour Town

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Caldwell sizzling for AA Cardinals SHS grad hitting .393 through eight games By Barbara Boxleitner Special To The Sumter Item Bruce Caldwell has been scorching the baseball to start the 2016 season for the Springfield (Mo.) Cardinals. The Sumter High School graduate batted .393, second-best among the starters, through eight CALDWELL games for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A affiliate. The 24-yearold infielder and designated hitter opened with a 6-game hitting streak and had team highs of three home runs and seven runs batted in. Caldwell had three hits, including a triple and home run, in three at-bats during the opener. He had two solo home runs and a 1-run single in Monday’s loss to Corpus Christi.

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The Island Packet via AP

Luke Donald tees off on the ninth hole on Saturday during the third round of the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head Island. Donald enters today’s final round atop the leaderboard. Top-ranked Jason Day fell to nine shots of the lead with a 79.

By PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND — For Luke Donald, it’s another chance to end his hard-luck history at Harbour Town Golf Links. For Jason Day, it’s a rare round to forget for the world’s No. 1 player. While Donald took the lead Saturday at the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, Day — tied atop the leaderboard entering the round — had a season-worst 79 to fall nine shots behind. “It’s obviously not the way I wanted to play,” said Day, the winner of two of his past three PGA Tour events. It was exactly what Donald wanted at one of his most successful courses. He has mastered the swirling wind, tight fairways and really small greens better than just about anyone since 2009 with five top-three finishes over that span.

The only thing he hasn’t accomplished? Victory. He has learned from those close calls that he can’t sit back Sunday and allow others — like winners Brandt Snedeker did in 2011 or Matt Kuchar did in 2014 — to zoom past him as he pars his way home. “I can’t sit back on my heels,” the Englishman said. Donald was at 7-under 206 through 54 holes, a stroke in front of Jason Kokrak and Charley Hoffman. Kokrak shot 68 while Hoffman had a 71. Patton Kizzire shot a 71 and was another shot behind in fourth. British Open champion Zach Johnson, after a 70, was among three at 4 under. Donald was a stroke behind when the round started and quickly moved up with three birdies on his first eight holes to reach 8 under. He bogeyed the 13th and trailed Hoffman by a shot. But

Donald steadied his game with five straight pars over the windy back nine to get himself on top once more. Donald has won more than $2.5 million at the RBC Heritage, the thirdhighest total. But he’s known as much for his disheartening defeats on Pete Dye’s tricky layout. Snedeker rallied from six shots behind Donald to force a playoff and win in 2011. Three years later, Kuchar’s chip in from a bunker in front of the 72nd hole capped a four-shot comeback and left Donald, whose last of five PGA Tour wins came in 2012, in second once more. “I think it’s a bit dangerous to say a place owes you,” Donald said. “Certainly, I’ve knocked on the door many times. I’d love to put that tartan jacket on tomorrow.”

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NBA Playoffs

Miami, Charlotte will finally find separation By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press

up between Miami and Charlotte since the Heat got an opening-round sweep in 2014, MIAMI — Finding separathough both teams have tion between the Miami Heat changed mightily since. and the Charlotte Hornets is a “It’s starting to kick in,” said highly difficult task right now. Heat guard Dwyane Wade, They finished with the same who’s heading to the playoffs 48-34 record. They split their for the 11th time and searchfour matchups, each team win- ing for his fourth NBA title. “I ning once on the other’s home think guys are excited, as well floor. They both ranked among as trying to get sharp, trying the top five NBA teams in win- to get mentally sharp. ... It’s ning percentage since the Allnot the regular season anyStar break. They even held op- more. It’s another level.” ponents to identical shooting The Hornets agree with that numbers, 44 percent from the sentiment. floor and 35 percent from “We’ve had good games 3-point range. against them,” Hornets coach Over the next couple weeks, Steve Clifford said. “The playseparation will finally happen. offs are different.” The third-seeded Heat and Neither team made the playsixth-seeded Hornets are set to offs last season, and both probap file photo meet in an Eastern Conference ably exceeded some expectaJeremy Lin, left, and sixth-seeded Charlotte faces Goran Dragic first round series, Game 1 to tions this year. Clifford and (7) and third-seeded Miami today in the first round of the NBA be played in Miami on Sunday. See hornets, Page B6 Eastern Conference playoffs. It’s the first postseason match-

New York Yankees Double-A Trenton pitcher Jordan Montgomery allowed seven hits and three earned runs in five innings in his first start against Portland. The former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout did not factor in the decision. Former SHS, P-15’s and USC Sumter standout Andrew Reardon was 2-0 with one save and a 2.77 earned run average in 17 appearances for Lander University. Furman University pitcher and former Wilson Hall Baron Chase Belk had no record and a 7.50 ERA in 10 appearances. Laurence Manning High graduate Russell Thompson of Presbyterian College was 1-0 with a 4.91 ERA in 14 outings. Manning High product NiTwaun Hill hit .150 in 14 games for Voorhees College.

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Auto racing

Kyle Busch riding sweeps momentum By GARY B. GRAVES The Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch won’t get his third consecutive NASCAR weekend sweep, but he’s savoring his current success. How long it continues depends on how the defending Sprint Cup Series champion beats kyle Busch back an impressive list of challengers at Bristol Motor Speedway. Busch will start fifth Sunday in the 500-lap Cup race on the half-mile track, where he and brother Kurt have the most wins among active drivers with five each. He’s among four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers starting in the top five, with pole winner Carl Edwards alongside Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin fourth.

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LHS softball rallies past Marlboro 8-7 With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, TyAsia Nelson and Madison Harris each scored on passed balls to lift Lakewood’s varsity girls softball team to an 8-7 victory over Marlboro County on Friday. Halie Josey picked up the win on the mound, striking out five and also scored two runs as did Payton Mickens. Cody Boykin and Katelyn McPhail each added two hits for the Lady Gators. Laurence Manning 10 Calhoun Academy 0

MANNING -- Liz Hussey tossed five innings of no-hit ball, striking out nine and walking four to help lead Laurence Manning Academy to a 10-0 victory over Calhoun Academy in five innings on Thursday. Maddie Cantley was 2-for-3 with three RBI for the Lady Swampcats. Cora Lee Downer, Trinity Harrington and Hussey each had two hits with Harrington and Hussey also driving in two. Bailee Elms and Ashton Rogers each had an RBI. West Florence 6 Sumter 4

Alexis Jacobs had two hits and drove in two runs in a losing effort as West Florence edged Sumter 6-4 on Friday. Kaylee Posey had two hits and an RBI for the Lady Gamecocks, Erin McCaffrey drove in one run and Tara Rhodes finished with two hits.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL Laurence Manning 8 Calhoun Academy 0 MANNING -- Cakhi Fowler struck out 10, walked one and allowed just one hit over six innings to lead Laurence Manning Academy past Calhoun Academy 8-0 on Thursday. RandiLynn Holcomb had a hit and drove in two for the Lady Swampcats. Olivia Coker had three hits, scored two runs and had one RBI while Kate Johnson and Maggie Josey each registered a hit a drove in a run. McKenzie Truett finished with two hits and scored two runs and Madisyn Hudson added an RBI.

BOYS VARSITY BASEBALL John Paul II 9 Clarendon Hall 8

SUMMERTON -- Leading 8-4 heading into the seventh inning, Clarendon Hall gave up five runs on two walks, three hits and two errors with the go-ahead run scoring on a wild pitch in a 9-8 loss to John Paul II on Friday. Matthew Corbett went 2-for-3 at the plate with a triple and two RBI and also walked and scored a run for CH. Gavin Allan had two hits,

Prep schedule MONDAY Varsity Baseball Wilson Hall at Hammond, 6 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m. South Pointe Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Crestwood at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Darlington at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Marlboro County at Manning, 6 p.m. Wilson Hall at Providence Athletic Club, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. B Team Baseball Sumter at A.C. Flora, 6:30 p.m. The King’s Academy at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf Sumter in Battle of the Dam (in Lexington), TBA Laurence Manning, Ben Lippen at Thomas Sumter (at Beech Creek Golf Club), 4 p.m. Varsity Softball Crestwood at Lake City (DH), 6 p.m. Wilson Hall at Williamsburg, 5 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 5:30 p.m. South Pointe Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball East Clarendon at Andrews, 5:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m. Calhoun at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Lugoff-Elgin at Manning, 5 p.m. Wilson Hall at Ben Lippen, 4 p.m.

including a double, with one run driven in and one run scored. The Saints play three region games at home this week starting Tuesday at 6 p.m. against Holly Hill.

VARSITY SOCCER Crestwood 5 Lakewood 2 Christian McDonald tied the school record for most career goals with a tally against Crestwood on Friday during a 5-2 road loss. McDonald tied his cousin Devin McDonald, who played with the Gators from 2003-06, with 91 goals. Blake Carraher had the other goal with Ja’Juan Massey assisting. Lakewood, now 8-5-1 overall and 3-4 in Region VI-3A, will host Hartsville on Tuesday.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL Lakewood splits with Marlboro County The Lakewood junior varsity baseball team split a pair of games with Marlboro County this past week, winning 8-5 in Bennettsville before losing 6-1 in Sumter. Zach Tidwell was the winning pitcher for the Gators in the opener. He had six strikeouts, two walks and allowed three hits while also going 1-for-1 with two runs scored at the plate. Zion Brown was 3-for-4 with a run scored, Xavier Gamble had a hit and drove in two runs and Cody Windham had two hits and scored twice. Tommy Pillsbury took the loss in the second game, giving up three hits while striking out six and walking three. He also had a hit at the plate. Windham was 1-for-3, Gamble was 1-for-1 and Allen Childers had a hit and scored a run. Lakewood hosts Darlington on Monday.

College baseball roundup

Fire Ants split with SMC SPARTANBURG -- The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team maintained its 1-game Region X lead over Spartanburg Methodist College on Saturday by splitting a doubleheader with the Pioneers. USCS got 61/3 hitless innings out of starter Jamie Morlan in the opener, but SMC got a walk-off single from Balcari Gayla in the bottom of the seventh for a 1-0 victory following a Tyler Lancaster double. The Fire Ants rebounded by taking the second contest 4-3 as closer Zach Mosay picked up his sixth save of the season. Jake Trejo got the win with three scoreless innings pitched and former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout Tee Dubose had three hits and an RBI. Dillon Heffner had an RBI double and Fred Wadsworth also drove in a run. USCS is now 32-14 overall and 16-6 in Region X. Spartanburg is 33-15 overall and 15-7. The two teams play another twinbill today beginning at 1 p.m. Louisville 7 Clemson 2

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Clemson totaled 11 hits and four walks, but Louisville limited the Tigers to two

runs thanks in large part to four double plays by its defense and clutch pitching in its 7-2 victory on Saturday. The Cardinals took a 2-0 series lead and improved to 28-7 overall and 12-5 in the ACC. The Tigers fell to 24-11 overall and 8-9 in ACC play. Tiger starter and former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout Charlie Barnes (3-4) suffered the loss as he yielded eight hits five runs (three earned) and no walks with four strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. Seth Beer was 2-for-4 for the Tigers while Chase Pinder and K.J. also had two hits each. Bryant drove in a run as did Chris Okey. Wofford 10 Citadel 9

SPARTANBURG -- Wofford scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to rally past the Citadel 10-9 on Saturday. The Bulldogs fell to 13-22 overall and 3-5 in the SoCon. Former Sumter High and Sumter P-15’s standout Jacob Watcher was 1-for-5 with a double and drove in two runs. Wilson Hall alum William Kinney was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. From staff, local reports

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TODAY 5 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Open de Espana Final Round from San Roque, Spain (GOLF). 8:25 a.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – West Ham vs. Leicester City (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9:30 a.m. – International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match – Hamburg vs. Borussia Dortmund (FOX SPORTS 1). 10:55 a.m. – International Soccer: English Premier League Match – Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon – College Softball: Missouri at Kentucky (ESPNU). 1 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 from Bristol, Tenn. 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(GOLF). 3:30 p.m. – Major League Soccer: New England at Orlando (ESPN). 3:30 p.m. – Professional Basketball: Euroleague Game – Teams To Be Announced (NBA TV). 4 p.m. – Arena Football: Portland at Philadelphia (ESPN2). 4:30 p.m. – College Tennis: Baylor at Oklahoma State (FOX SPORTS 2). 4:30 p.m. – IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach from Long Beach, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 4:30 p.m. – College Softball: Louisiana State at Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK). 5:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs First-Round Series Game One – Charlotte at Miami (TNT). 5:50 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexican League Match – Atlas vs. Guadalajara (UNIVISION). 6 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals Series Game Two – Canton at Sioux Falls (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference First-Round Series Game Three – Tampa Bay at Detroit (CNBC). 7 p.m. – Major League Soccer: Kansas City at Dallas (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. – College Softball: Tennessee at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 8 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Los Angeles Dodgers (ESPN). 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference First-Round Series Game Three – Florida at New York Islanders (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs First-Round Series Game One – Memphis at San Antonio (TNT). 8:30 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Playoffs Western Conference Finals Series Game Two – Los Angeles at Austin (ESPNU). 10:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference First-Round Series Game Three – Nashville at Anaheim (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs First-Round Series Game One – Portland at Los Angeles Clippers (TNT). 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MLB Standings By The Associated Press

national League East Division Washington Philadelphia New York Miami Atlanta Central Division Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh West Division Los Angeles Colorado San Francisco Arizona San Diego

W 8 5 4 3 1

L 1 6 5 5 9

Pct GB .889 — .455 4 .444 4 .375 4½ .100 7½

W 9 6 6 5 5

L 2 5 5 5 6

Pct GB .818 — .545 3 .545 3 .500 3½ .455 4

W 7 6 6 4 3

L 4 5 5 7 8

Pct GB .636 — .545 1 .545 1 .364 3 .273 4

Friday’s Games

Colorado 6, Chicago Cubs 1 Milwaukee 8, Pittsburgh 4 Washington 9, Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 6, Miami 3 N.Y. Mets 6, Cleveland 5 St. Louis 14, Cincinnati 3 L.A. Dodgers 7, San Francisco 3 Arizona 3, San Diego 2

Saturday’s Games

Cincinnati 9, St. Louis 8 Chicago Cubs 6, Colorado 2 N.Y. Mets at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

Atlanta at Miami, 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Cleveland , 1:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 4:40 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 8:05 p.m.

East Division Baltimore Boston Toronto New York Tampa Bay Central Division Chicago Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Minnesota West Division Texas Los Angeles Seattle Houston Oakland

W 8 5 5 4 3

L 2 4 6 6 7

Pct GB .800 — .556 2½ .455 3½ .400 4 .300 5

W 8 8 6 4 2

L 2 2 3 4 9

Pct GB .800 — .800 — .667 1½ .500 3 .182 6½

W 6 5 5 4 4

L 6 6 6 7 7

Pct GB .500 — .455 ½ .455 ½ .364 1½ .364 1½

Friday’s Games

Seattle 7, N.Y. Yankees 1 Chicago White Sox 1, Tampa Bay 0 N.Y. Mets 6, Cleveland 5 Boston 5, Toronto 3 Baltimore 11, Texas 5 Houston 1, Detroit 0 Minnesota 5, L.A. Angels 4 Kansas City 4, Oakland 2

Saturday’s Games

Seattle 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Minnesota 6, L.A. Angels 4 Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Detroit at Houston, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Detroit at Houston, 2:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Baltimore at Texas, 3:05 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Nba Playoff Schedule By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Cleveland vs. Detroit Sunday, April 17: at Cleveland, 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Friday, April 22: at Detroit, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 24: at Detroit, 8:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 26: at Cleveland, TBD x-Thursday, April 28: at Detroit, TBD x-Saturday, April 30: at Cleveland, TBD Indiana 1, Toronto 0 Saturday, April 16: Indiana 100, Toronto 90 Monday, April 18: at Toronto, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21: at Indiana, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23: at Indiana, 3 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 26: at Toronto, TBD x-Friday, April 29: at Indiana, TBD x-Sunday, May 1: at Toronto, TBD Miami vs. Charlotte Sunday, April 17: at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: at Miami, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23: at Charlotte, 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 25: at Charlotte, TBD x-Wednesday, April 27: at Miami, TBD x-Friday, April 29: at Charlotte, TBD x-Sunday, May 1: at Miami, TBD Atlanta vs. Boston Saturday, April 16: at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19: at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Friday, April 22: at Boston, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 24: at Boston, 6 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 26: at Atlanta, TBD x-Thursday, April 28: at Boston, TBD x-Saturday, April 30: at Atlanta, TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Golden State 1, Houston 0 Saturday, April 16: Golden State 104, Houston 78 Monday, April 18: at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21: at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24: at Houston, 3:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 27: Golden State, TBD x-Friday, April 29: at Houston, TBD x-Sunday, May 1: at Golden State, TBD San Antonio vs. Memphis Sunday, April 17: at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19: at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 22: at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24: at Memphis, 1 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 26: at San Antonio, TBD x-Thursday, April 28: at Memphis, TBD x-Saturday, April 30: at San Antonio, TBD Oklahoma City at Dallas Saturday, April 16: at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 18: at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21: at Dallas, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23: at Dallas, 8 p.m. x-Monday, April 25: at Oklahoma City, TBD x-Thursday, April 28: at Dallas, TBD x-Saturday, April 30: at Oklahoma City, TBD L.A. Clippers vs. Portland Sunday, April 17: at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23: at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 25: at Portland, 10:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 27: at L.A. Clippers, TBD x-Friday, April 29: at Portland, TBD x-Sunday, May 1: at L.A. Clippers, TBD

NHL Playoff Schedule By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

N.Y. Islanders 1, Florida 1 Thursday, April 14: N.Y. Islanders 5, Florida 4 Friday, April 15: Florida 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Sunday, April 17: at N.Y. Islanders, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: at N.Y. Islanders, 8 p.m. Friday, April 22: N.Y. at Florida, TBD x-Sunday, April 24: at N.Y. Islanders, TBD x-Tuesday, April 26: at Florida, TBD Tampa Bay 2, Detroit 0 Wednesday, April 13: Tampa Bay 3, Detroit 2 Friday, April 15: Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 2 Sunday, April 17: at Detroit, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19: at Detroit, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, April 21: at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. x-Sunday, April 24: at Detroit, TBD x-Tuesday, April 26: at Tampa Bay, TBD Washington 1, Philadelphia 0 Thursday, April 14: Washington 2, Philadelphia 0 Saturday, April 16: at Washington, 7 p.m. Monday, April 18: at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. x-Friday, April 22: at Washington, TBD x-Sunday, April 24: at Philadelphia, TBD x-Wednesday, April 27: at Washington, TBD Pittsburgh 1, N.Y. Rangers 1 Wednesday, April 13: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 2 Saturday, April 16: N.Y. Rangers 4, Pittsburgh 2 Tuesday, April 19: at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21: at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. x-Saturday, April 23: at Pittsburgh, TBD x-Monday, April 25: at N.Y. Rangers, TBD x-Wednesday, April 27: at Pittsburgh, TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Dallas 1, Minnesota 0 Thursday, April 14: Dallas 4, Minnesota 0 Saturday, April 16: at Dallas, 8 p.m. Monday, April 18: at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. x-Friday, April 22: at Dallas, TBD x-Sunday, April 24: at Minnesota, TBD x-Tuesday, April 26: at Dallas, TBD St. Louis 1, Chicago 1 Wednesday, April 13: St. Louis 1, Chicago 0, OT Friday, April 15: Chicago 3, St. Louis 2 Sunday, April 17: at Chicago, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 19: at Chicago, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21: at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m. x-Saturday, April 23: at Chicago, TBD x-Monday, April 25: at St. Louis, TBD Nashville 1, Anaheim 0 Friday, April 15: Nashville 3, Anaheim 2 Sunday, April 17: at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19: at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21: at Nashville, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, April 23: at Anaheim, TBD x-Monday, April 25: at Nashville, TBD x-Wednesday, April 27: at Anaheim, TBD San Jose 1, Los Angeles 0 Thursday, April 14: San Jose 4, Los Angeles 3 Saturday, April 16: at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 18: at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20: at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. x-Friday, April 22: at Los Angeles, TBD x-Sunday, April 24: at San Jose, TBD x-Tuesday, April 26: at Los Angeles, TBD

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Jones rallies on late restart to win Xfinity BRISTOL, Tenn. — Erik Jones blew past Kyle Larson soon after the final restart and held off Kyle Busch in the final laps to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Larson led a race-high 94 of 200 laps thanks to a series of daring moves between cars on the tight half-mile track that kept Busch at bay during the final third. Then came the final caution that left a three-lap sprint on the restart, when Jones’ No. 20 Toyota Camry got past Busch’s No. 18 Toyota on the outside before he eventually cleared Larson, whose No. 42 Chevy finished third. Jones then withstood a last charge from Busch to win the race after starting on the pole. He led three times for 62 laps and collected a $100,000 bonus with a third career series victory that also denied Busch’s bid for a third consecutive weekend sweep of NASCAR events. Busch, the Sprint Cup Series champion, led 43 laps after starting fifth.

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Jason Day tees off on the second hole on Saturday during the third round of the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head Island.

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One who figured to join the battle was Day, but his round went bad right from the start. Tied for the top and playing in the final group, Day came up short of the first green and made bogey. Two holes later he drove into water after hitting some trees way right of the third fairway for a doublebogey 6. The wheels came off for good during an awful stretch around the turn — Day made five bogeys in a six-hole span. His 79 was his highest round of the year and his worst showing in 63 rounds since an 81 last year in the second round of The Players Championship. “I felt like there was a good score out there today if you hit it in the right spots,” Day said. “And unfortunately, I just kept missing it in the wrong spots.” Day attempted to take his poor play in stride, signing autographs for fans behind the 18th green. After winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The WCG-Dell Match Play, finishing 10th at the Masters, Day said several times this week he was ready for a break — which the PGA Championship winner will get next week. Hoffman also has a score to settle with Harbour Town. He was the 54-hole leader here in 2013, yet ballooned to a 77 in the final round. He looked like he would hold the lead after moving to 8 under, one up on Donald, with a birdie on the 16th hole. Yes, he missed a 6-footer for par on No. 17 and a 17-foot putt from the back fringe on No. 18. “Hopefully, I can reach down deep,” Hoffman said. “I know I’ve done it before.” Divots: Jason Bohn continued his up-and-down play in his first tournament back since a heart attack in February. Bohn ballooned to a 4-over 75 on Saturday, a round that including back-to-back double bogeys. ... Boeing, the presenting sponsor, showed off another of its 787 Dreamliners to the RBC Heritage crowd. The sleek aircraft glided along the 18th hole over Calibogue Sound before leaving. It’s the fourth time the

Heritage par scores Saturday At Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head Island, S.C. Purse: $5.9 million Yardage: 7,099; Par: 71 Third Round Luke Donald 66-71-69—206 -7 Jason Kokrak 71-68-68—207 -6 Charley Hoffman 68-68-71—207 -6 Patton Kizzire 69-68-71—208 -5 Branden Grace 66-74-69—209 -4 Zach Johnson 71-68-70—209 -4 Chris Kirk 72-66-71—209 -4 Kevin Na 73-71-66—210 -3 Bill Haas 69-72-69—210 -3 Russell Henley 72-67-71—210 -3 Matt Kuchar 67-71-72—210 -3 Russell Knox 72-65-73—210 -3 Tyler Aldridge 71-73-67—211 -2 Whee Kim 71-72-68—211 -2 Marc Leishman 71-72-68—211 -2 Shawn Stefani 71-71-69—211 -2 Si Woo Kim 68-72-71—211 -2 B. DeChambeau 70-69-72—211 -2 Lucas Glover 72-67-72—211 -2 Graham DeLaet 69-70-72—211 -2 George McNeill 68-70-73—211 -2 Kevin Chappell 68-68-75—211 -2 William McGirt 69-71-72—212 -1 Colt Knost 73-70-70—213 E David Toms 69-73-71—213 E Kyle Stanley 72-70-71—213 E Spencer Levin 68-74-71—213 E Ben Crane 74-68-71—213 E Chad Campbell 71-69-73—213 E Aaron Baddeley 71-69-73—213 E Tony Finau 67-73-73—213 E Bryce Molder 70-70-73—213 E Bronson Burgoon 70-69-74—213 E Ricky Barnes 71-68-74—213 E Morgan Hoffmann 70-69-74—213 E Charles Howell III 69-75-70—214 +1 Will Wilcox 72-70-72—214 +1 Billy Horschel 74-66-74—214 +1 David Lingmerth 67-71-76—214 +1 Chez Reavie 70-74-71—215 +2 Will MacKenzie 73-71-71—215 +2 T. Van Aswegen 72-70-73—215 +2

Geoff Ogilvy 72-69-74—215 +2 Johnson Wagner 68-73-74—215 +2 Steve Wheatcroft 72-68-75—215 +2 Zac Blair 69-71-75—215 +2 Jason Day 67-69-79—215 +2 Justin Leonard 73-71-72—216 +3 Jason Dufner 76-67-73—216 +3 F. Molinari 69-74-73—216 +3 Jim Herman 72-71-73—216 +3 Ernie Els 72-71-73—216 +3 Seung-Yul Noh 72-69-75—216 +3 Jerry Kelly 70-69-77—216 +3 Fabian Gomez 68-76-73—217 +4 Adam Hadwin 71-73-73—217 +4 Mark Wilson 72-72-73—217 +4 Vijay Singh 71-71-75—217 +4 Boo Weekley 70-71-76—217 +4 John Senden 71-73-74—218 +5 Ben Martin 70-74-74—218 +5 Jason Bohn 74-69-75—218 +5 Kevin Kisner 72-71-75—218 +5 Webb Simpson 73-70-75—218 +5 Vaughn Taylor 70-74-75—219 +6 Davis Love III 73-69-77—219 +6 Justin Thomas 72-70-77—219 +6 Luke List 73-68-78—219 +6 Derek Fathauer 71-73-76—220 +7 Ryan Palmer 71-73-76—220 +7 Scott Brown 71-73-76—220 +7 Ian Poulter 72-72-76—220 +7 Camilo Villegas 71-72-77—220 +7 Harold Varner III 72-70-78—220 +7 D. Summerhays 72-68-80—220 +7 Made cut-did not finish Nick Taylor 73-71-77—221 +8 Michael Kim 75-69-77—221 +8 Greg Owen 72-71-78—221 +8 Andres Gonzales 71-72-78—221 +8 Chris Stroud 71-73-79—223 +10 Carl Pettersson 71-69-84—224 +11 Hiroshi Iwata 71-73-83—227 +14

today’s tee times HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Tee times for the final round of the RBC Heritage on Sunday: 8:10 a.m. — Daniel Summerhays. 8:16 a.m. — Camilo Villegas, Harold Varner III. 8:25 a.m. — Scott Brown, Ian Poulter. 8:34 a.m. — Derek Fathauer, Ryan Palmer. 8:43 a.m. — Justin Thomas, Luke List. 8:52 a.m. — Vaughn Taylor, Davis Love III. 9:01 a.m. — Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson. 9:10 a.m. — Ben Martin, Jason Bohn. 9:19 a.m. — Boo Weekley, John Senden. 9:28 a.m. — Mark Wilson, Vijay Singh. 9:37 a.m. — Fabian Gomez, Adam Hadwin. 9:46 a.m. — Seung-Yul Noh, Jerry Kelly. 9:55 a.m. — Jim Herman, Ernie Els. 10:04 a.m. — Jason Dufner, Francesco Molinari. 10:13 a.m. — Jason Day, Justin Leonard. 10:22 a.m. — Steve Wheatcroft, Zac Blair. 10:31 a.m. — Geoff Ogilvy, Johnson Wagner. 10:40 a.m. — Will MacKenzie, Tyrone Van Aswegen. 10:50 a.m. — David Lingmerth, Chez Reavie. 11 a.m. — Will Wilcox, Billy Horschel. 11:10 a.m. — Morgan Hoffmann, Charles Howell III. 11:20 a.m. — Bronson Burgoon, Ricky Barnes. 11:30 a.m. — Tony Finau, Bryce Molder. 11:40 a.m. — Chad Campell, Aaron Badderly. 11:50 a.m. — Spencer Levin, Ben Crane. 12 p.m. — David Toms, Kyle Stanley. 12:10 p.m. — William McGirt, Colt Knost. 12: 20 p.m. — George McNeill, Kevin Chappell. 12:30 p.m. — Lucas Glover, Graham DeLaet. 12:40 p.m. — Si Woo Kim, Bryson DeChambeau. 12:50 p.m. — Marc Leishman, Shawn Stefani. 1 p.m. — Tyler Aldridge, Whee Kim. 1:10 p.m. — Matt Kuchar, Russell Knox. 1:20 p.m. — Bill Haas, Russell Henley. 1:30 p.m. — Chris Kirk, Kevin Na. 1:40 p.m. — Branden Grace, Zach Johnson. 1:50 p.m. — Charley Hoffman, Patton Kizzire. 2 p.m. — Luke Donald, Jason Kokrak.

company, the presenting sponsor of the tournament, has showcased its aircraft with a flyover. ... Past RBC Heritage champion Carl Pettersson was among seven players who missed the cut

after the third round. ... New pro Bryson DeChambeau briefly got himself into the mix with three birdies on his first four holes. He made four bogeys after that and stands five shots back of Donald.

DULUTH, Ga. — Wes Short Jr. shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday in the PGA Tour Champions’ Mitsubishi Electric Classic to take a lead into the final round for the first time in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event. Short had a 7-under 137 total at TPC Sugarloaf for a one-shot advantage over Colin Montgomerie, Todd Hamilton and Mark O’Meara. Montgomerie shot 66, Hamilton 69, and O’Meara 70. Miguel Angel Jimenez, the 2014 winner, was 5 under after a 67. Tom Watson, tied for the first-round lead at 68, fell back with two early double bogeys and finished with a 76. The 66-year-old Watson was seven shots behind Short. Short, from Austin, Texas, won his lone PGA Tour title

in Las Vegas in 2005. He took the 2014 Quebec Championship for his only PGA Tour Champions victory.

Rangers, Beltre add 2 years, $36 million ARLINGTON, Texas — A person familiar with the deal says the Texas Rangers and Adrian Beltre have reached an agreement that adds $36 million and two years for the All-Star third baseman through the 2018 season. Beltre has already taken a physical, and the person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday night on condition of anonymity because the results of the exam were not yet completed. Beltre is in the final season of the $96 million, six-year deal he signed with the Rangers as a free agent before the 2011 season. He is making $16 million this year. Rangers 4 Penguins 2

PITTSBURGH — Keith Yandle and Derick Brassard scored 18 seconds apart in the second period and Henrik Lundqvist looked just fine dealing with an eye injury and the New York Rangers stopped the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Saturday to even their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at one game. Mats Zuccarello and Chris Kreider also scored for the Rangers. J.T. Miller added three assists and New York handed Pittsburgh just its third loss in its past 18 games. Lundqvist finished with 29 saves and showed no ill effects after getting accidentally slashed in the right eye by a teammate in Game 1, forcing him to leave after the first period. Phil Kessel scored his first two playoff goals in three years, but the Penguins’ defense broke down in front of backup goaltender Jeff Zatkoff, who made 24 saves. From wire reports

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) stops a shot by Pittsburgh’s Patric Hornqvist (72) during the first period on Saturday in Pittsburgh. N.Y. won 4-2 to even the series at 1-1/

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Chris Beard bolted UNLV to come ‘home’ to Texas Tech The Associated Press

university.” Beard coached LUBBOCK, Texas — From Arkansas-Little the familiar feel of West Rock last season Texas winds to being closer to a school-reto his three daughters, Texas cord 30 wins in Tech basketball coach Chris his first year as Beard Beard says returning to the a Division I head school he considers home coach. He drew was too great to resist. national praise, with the So goodbye Las Vegas, 12th-seeded Trojans upsethello Lubbock. ting Purdue in the first “It’s like when Bear Bryant round of the NCAA Tournaleft Texas A&M for Alament. bama,” Beard said Saturday That success propelled at a campus news conferhim to UNLV. But Texas ence. “He said, ‘When Tech called when Tubby momma calls, you’ve gotta go Smith left to coach Memhome.’ Texas Tech is my phis, and it was a call he momma and I’m home. I’m had to answer. He said that so glad to be here.” even the windy flight into Beard bolted for Texas Lubbock, which unnerved Tech a week after signing a one of his assistants, was a five-year contract with sign this was the right UNLV. He called leaving Las choice. Vegas a “difficult situation” “That’s just a little breeze. but said, “I walked away with That’s God taking us where the utmost respect for the we’re supposed to be, and character and class of that that’s Lubbock, Texas,”

Beard said. Beard was a Texas Tech assistant from 2001-2011 and several of those years were spent working under Bob Knight. Beard said they spoke a few days ago. “He made it really, really clear his view of Las Vegas versus Lubbock. Coach loves Lubbock,” Beard said. Beard choked up briefly when he noted he’ll be closer to his daughters who joined him at the news conference. Two of them were born in Lubbock. Beard has a 171-50 coaching record and inherits a team that was 19-13 last season under Smith. The Red Raiders lost to Butler in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. “This is not a rebuild,” Beard said. “These guys were in the NCAA Tournament. Our job is to take this to the next level.”

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Seattle ace Felix Hernandez delivers a pitch during the first inning of the Mariners’ 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday in New York.

Hernandez hangs in as Mariners beat Yankees NEW YORK — Felix Hernandez looked uncomfortable all afternoon but overcame a career high-tying six walks, and the Seattle Mariners held off the New York Yankees 3-2 Saturday for their third straight win. The Yankees lost their fourth in a row when Chase Headley grounded out with runners on second and third to end it, leaving them 0 for 24 with runners in scoring position during the first two games of the series. Alex Rodriguez struck out three times and the 40-year-old heard boos as his hitless slump reached 19 at-bats. Hernandez (1-1) tied Randy Johnson’s team record for career strikeouts, but seemed out of sorts throughout his five innings. Twins 6 Angels 4

MINNEAPOLIS — Oswaldo Arcia and Byung Ho Park homered in the eighth inning to lift Minnesota over the Los Angeles Angels 6-4 on Saturday, giving the Twins their second consecutive comeback victory after opening the season with nine straight defeats. Arcia broke a 4-all tie with his first home run of the season. It came off reliever Joe Smith (0-1) and was Minnesota’s first hit since the fifth inning. One batter later, Park who had the decisive hit Friday night added his own solo shot to give the Twins some insurance. Trevor Plouffe had three

hits and also homered for Minnesota. Red Sox 4 Blue Jays 2

BOSTON — David Price rebounded from a rough start in Boston’s home opener with seven solid innings, Xander Bogaerts hit a threerun home run and the Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Saturday. It was Boston’s third straight win. The Red Sox have defeated the defending AL East champs four times in five meetings. Price (2-0) gave up two runs and six hits, struck out nine and didn’t allow a walk. He finished by striking out the side. Athletics 5 Royals 3

OAKLAND, Calif. — Josh Reddick and Stephen Vogt homered to back Sonny Gray’s solid effort, and the Oakland Athletics ended a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Gray (2-1) pitched through trouble, lasting six innings to earn his first victory against the Royals in four starts, leaving the Boston Red Sox as the only AL team he has not yet beaten. Gray gave up two runs and seven hits, walking one and striking out six. He stranded six runners, four in scoring position. Cubs 6 Rockies 2

CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta threw eight scoreless innings

and the Chicago Cubs hit three home runs to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Saturday. Arrieta (3-0), the reigning NL Cy Young winner, struck out eight and allowed five hits in his home debut. He has not allowed a run in his last 48 2/3 innings at Wrigley Field. Dexter Fowler hit a threerun homer in the seventh, and Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler hit back-to-back shots in the fourth. The Cubs have won nine of 11 for their best start since they went 10-1 in 1969. Reds 9 Cardinals 8

ST. LOUIS — Brandon Phillips, Zack Cozart and Jay Bruce had two RBIs apiece for the Cincinnati Reds, who erased an early four-run deficit against St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright in a 9-8 victory over the Cardinals on Saturday. Stephen Piscotty had four RBIs for St. Louis, and his three-run homer made it 4-0 in the second. J.J. Hoover allowed a tworun homer to Brandon Moss before finishing for the save. Wainwright (0-2) retired his first eight before Reds starter Brandon Finnegan (1-0) singled with two outs in the third. The two-time 20game winner was charged with seven runs in 5 1/3 innings and has struggled mightily with an 8.27 ERA after missing most of 2015 with a torn left Achilles. From wire reports

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Carl Edwards (19) gives two thumbs-up on Friday after winning the pole for today’s Foot City 500 in Bristol, Tenn.

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to come back. This is what it’s all about for me. ... You From Page B1 want to win them all, but you know you’re going to lose a It’s not like starting posiheck of a lot more than you tion matters to Busch, who win. We just have to stay conleads the Cup standings by sistent through what we’re six points over Jimmie John- doing right now.” son. His mission on Sunday is “It doesn’t matter; long holding off charges from JGR race, we’ll be fine,” Busch teammates, all of whom have said after qualifying Friday. Bristol Cup wins. Busch swept Martinsville Edwards (three) earned his and Texas to become the first second straight pole on Fridriver to accomplish the feat day and ran seventh last since Harry Gant went back- week at Texas. Kenseth is the to-back at Richmond and defending race winner and Dover in 1991. His four wins has earned two of his four have come across NASCAR’s Bristol victories in the past three national series. five Bristol events at the He fell just short of getting track. Hamlin won here in the Xfinity Series victory August 2012 and has nine topneeded in his quest for a 10s in 20 starts. three in a row, finishing secIn spite of those impressive ond to Erik Jones on Saturcredentials, Edwards said day after starting fifth. A Busch’s run creates a hurdle. third straight Cup win re“The good part about mains possible for Busch, Kyle’s success now is that I’m who achieved the feat last on his team so I can see what summer. he’s doing,” he said, joking. In 32 Cup races since he re- “I can talk to him about it, turned last May from injury, but I don’t know that there’s Busch has seven wins, 18 top- a specific thing you do. I just 5s and 22 top-10s with 1,255 think sometimes its working laps led. and things go your way and That total includes six top- you have to be fast, too.” 5s this season, a strong carry For his part Busch said over from last year’s title he’s doing nothing different run. The successful stretch from any other part of his cahas Busch grateful and rereer. His No. 18 Toyota Camry flective, especially since he has indeed been fast, and he missed last season’s first 11 suggested that circumstances races recovering from leg and might be falling his way a litfoot injuries sustained in an tle more than usual. Xfinity Series wreck at DayWhatever the reason, tona. Busch won’t question why “Missing what I missed last things are clicking. His objecyear and being out of the tive is riding the momentum race car as long as I was, I as long as possible. think I’ve certainly given fact “I feel like we can go each to the matter that I love racand every week and have a ing,” said Busch, who turns legitimate chance to win,” he 31 on May 2. said, “which is probably the “There were never very first time in my career that many thoughts that crossed I’ve had that. So, it’s pretty my mind that I did not want good.”

Food City 500 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn. Lap length: .533 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 127.997. 2. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 127.419. 3. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 127.191. 4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 126.804. 5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 126.553. 6. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 126.461. 7. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 126.112. 8. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 126.021. 9. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 125.815. 10. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 125.815. 11. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 125.732. 12. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 125.691. 13. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 125.486. 14. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 125.461. 15. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 125.436. 16. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 125.42. 17. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 125.354. 18. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 125.33. 19. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 125.134. 20. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 125.052. 21. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, 124.995. 22. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 124.979. 23. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 124.597. 24. (23) David Ragan, Toyota, 124.46. 25. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 126.021. 26. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 125.831. 27. (44) Brian Scott, Ford, 125.773. 28. (38) Landon Cassill, Ford, 125.675. 29. (7) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 125.642. 30. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 125.592. 31. (95) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 125.281. 32. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 125.207. 33. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 125.003. 34. (14) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 124.379. 35. (30) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 124.242. 36. (15) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 124.146. 37. (32) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Ford, 123.308. 38. (55) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 123.245. 39. (98) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 122.803. 40. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 122.263.

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WOMEN’S TENNIS King’s College freshman Hannah Jenkins had 2-5 singles and 4-3 doubles records in dual matches as of Friday. The Thomas Sumter Academy grad competed in the second through fourth singles spots and in first doubles. Coker College sophomore Suzanna Mickey had an 8-9

singles record, mostly at No. 5, in dual matches. The Sumter High graduate was 6-11 at third doubles. Sarena Clifton was 2-11 in singles and 2-11 in doubles play for Mary Baldwin College dual matches. Previously at Wilson Hall, she competed mainly at third singles and second doubles. Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at bboxleitner@outlook.com.

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NBA playoffs

Season only ups the stakes as Spurs take on Grizzlies By TERESA M. WALKER The Associated Press

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As he enters his 11th postseason in 13 years, Cleveland’s LeBron James figures to continue his streak of first-round knockouts when the Cavaliers take on Detroit today in the NBA playoffs.

LeBron has mastered art of first-round knockouts By TOM WITHERS The Associated Press CLEVELAND — LeBron James is a perfect 10 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. As he enters his 11th postseason in 13 years, James, who is seeking a sixth straight appearance in the Finals, has a spotless record in the opening round while playing for Cleveland and Miami. And the fourtime league MVP figures to continue his streak of firstround knockouts when the Cavaliers take on the Detroit Pistons starting Sunday. Although the top-seeded Cavs are heavily favored over the eighth-seeded Pistons, James isn’t taking anything for granted. “They got a well-coached, balanced team and they’ve fought their way into the playoffs and we have to respect them,” he said. Returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2009, the young-and-talented Pistons won’t be intimidated by the matchup after winning three of four — both teams rested their starters in the finale — against the Cavaliers in the regular season. Detroit’s future is bright, but it’s hard to imagine a team with little postseason experience taking

down James. Overall, James is 40-7 in the first round and only had one series extended to six games. Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy, who has faced James before in the playoffs, knows his squad has a tough task. “It will be difficult,” Van Gundy said. “They’re the No. 1 seed in the East. They’re a team that went to the Finals last year. They’ve got three All-Star-caliber guys, one probably the best player in the world. And their complementary guys are very good.” Of course, the Pistons’ primary objective will be to slow James, who had a fabulous finish to the regular season and is focused on returning to the Finals. James, who has also won 13 straight first-round openers, can’t be guarded by one player, which presents Van Gundy and the Pistons with the dilemma of how much help to bring when he has the ball. Van Gundy, a baseball junkie, said it’s like pitching to Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera. “It’s like major league hitters,” he said. “If you have a hole somewhere and people find out about it and they can hit it, you’re not going to be very good. If you’re Miguel Cabrera and you don’t have a hole — good luck. Pitch him

the best you can, he’s still going to hit the (snot) out of it.” WELCOMED BACK: Injuries derailed Cleveland’s championship chase last year, when Kevin Love was knocked out in the first round with a shoulder injury and Kyrie Irving went down with a serious knee injury in the Finals. Love and Irving are eager for their second tastes of the postseason. “I just feel like I’m in a good place,” Irving said. “And last year, going through the playoffs injured, obviously it’s still in my head. But I’m way past that point, which I’m happy about.” Love and Irving are playing well lately, which should ease the burden on James, who can carry the Cavs by himself but is even more dangerous with a strong supporting cast. ACTION JACKSON: Pistons starting point guard Reggie Jackson should be close to 100 percent after being kept out of the final two games with an abdominal strain. Jackson averages 18.8 points and Detroit’s counting on him to provide offense to counter Cleveland’s firepower. Jackson scored 23 points in two of the Pistons’ wins over the Cavs, and his matchup with Irving will be entertaining.

Clippers’ Griffin healthy in time for Trail Blazers, but is he rusty?

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Tony Allen and Memphis take on San Antonio in the first round of the NBA playoffs today.

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whether his club has the goods to get past the second round for the first time in the franLOS ANGELES — Blake chise’s 47-year history. Griffin is healthy just in time MORE FUEL TO THE for the playoffs. The question FIRE: Both of the Clippers’ now: How rusty is his game? playoff series last year against “I don’t know the answer. San Antonio and Houston We’ll see,” Clippers coach Doc were decided in seven games. Rivers said Saturday on the Griffin averaged 25.5 points eve of his team’s first-round during those games, but the series with the Portland Trail Clips led three games to one Blazers. “Blake’s had not only before dropping the next three. five games, but some practices “I wouldn’t use the word untime as well. It’s not the exact derachieving, but we expect to way you would have wanted it. go farther this time,” Griffin But we got him back, and said. “I like where we’re at that’s better than not getting from a mental standpoint. We him back.” have the reassurance that Griffin missed 45 games bewe’ve been here before, and cause of a partially torn right that experience alone has quad, and a fractured right helped us get in the right hand from a fight with an asmindset going into the playsistant equipment manager. offs.” The Clippers won the first REDICK QUESTIONnine that he missed and were ABLE: Forward J.J. Redick 30-15 overall during his abhas a bruised left heel. If he sence, which included a fourcan’t play,, two-time Sixth Man game suspension from the of the Year Jamal Crawford team for the fight in Toronto. will start in his place. “When you look at the “You don’t know what you stretch where Blake was out, it are really until you’re tested, was like everyone had their but these guys have been testdays. That’s how we had to ed all year,” Rivers said. play this year, and it was good “Every team and every year is for us in the long run,” Rivers different when you go to the said. “It forced us to play small playoffs, so you don’t have any for 48 minutes a night, which I of those answers until the playoffs.” didn’t think I would ever do, Rivers, who guided Boston but it allowed is to get into a to an NBA title in 2008, is secgreat rhythm.” The Clippers had the fourth- ond among active coaches in playoff wins with 77 second best record in the Western behind Gregg Popovich’s 152 Conference and will host the with the five-time champion first two games of this series. That should help Rivers gauge Spurs.

Spurs buy into no matter who’s on the floor. “Everybody is beatable,” Overshadowed by Golden Carter. “You just have to have State’s historic run, the San that, I don’t want to say ‘perAntonio Spurs put together fect’ night, but you have to their own season for the have that special night.” ages, too. Now that the postThis is the first playoff seseason finally has arrived, ries between these teams they have no intention of since 2013, when the Spurs easing up. swept Memphis in the West“We didn’t play the way we ern Conference finals. San did this season just to be on Antonio also swept Memphis vacation after a few games,” out of the playoffs in the Spurs guard Manu Ginobili Grizzlies’ first postseason said. “It’s exciting. The presberth in 2004, but Memphis sure, the responsibility, the upset the Spurs as a No. 8 fact that we have another seed in 2011. The Spurs won shot at making something big all four games in the regular happen. We are very excited season and leads the all-time about that.” series 63-20. The Spurs tied for the sevTim Duncan, who could enth-best record in NBA hiscelebrate another Spurs’ tory at 67-15 only to earn the sweep of Memphis before No. 2 seed in the Western turning 40 on April 25, anticiConference behind Golden pates a very physical series. State. Before their anticipated “They’ve got a lot of vets faceoff with the Warriors out there who have been in seeking their third finals the playoffs, and they know berth in four seasons, the what it takes to get over that Spurs must start with their hump,” Duncan said. first-round series Sunday SPURS’ DEFENSE: The against seventh-seeded Mem- 2015 NBA defensive player of phis. the year, Kawhi Leonard is Battered by injuries, the the odds-on favorite to win Grizzlies held the No. 5 spot that award again after averuntil losing nine of their final aging 1.78 steals per game. 10. They still have veterans HOME COURT: The Spurs Zach Randolph and Tony went 40-1 on their own floor Allen making their sixth this season with the lone loss straight playoff appearance a week ago to yes, those Warwith Memphis with help from riors. Memphis has won only Vince Carter and Matt seven games in San Antonio Barnes. Carter said San Anall-time, and the Grizzlies’ tonio coach Gregg Popovich lone playoff win came in has created a system that all Game 1 of that 2011 series.

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Golden State’s Marreese Speights (5) drives past Houston’s James Harden (13) during the Warriors’ 104-78 victory on Saturday in Oakland, Calif., in the first game of a Western Conference playoff series.

Curry leads Warriors past Rockets 104-78 By JANIE McCAULEY The Associated Press

goals in the first quarter of the double-pumping and beautifulrematch from last year’s West- ly spinning the ball off the ern Conference finals, won by glass. OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Golden State in five. He didn’t slow down until Curry dazzled from long range Dwight Howard had 14 hurting his right ankle just beand drove to the hoop with points and 11 rebounds and fore halftime, but he got it reflair and fire until a tweaked Harden was limited to four taped and briefly returned beankle finally slowed him fouls and four points in the fore heading back to the locker down. first half before helping Hous- room with 8:31 to go in the Once he sat for good after ton narrow a 27-point deficit to third to have it taped once three firm requests to coach 16 late in the third. more and not returning to the Steve Kerr about returning, Curry utterly flustered degame. his supporting cast handled fensive menace Patrick BeverThe Warriors have dominatthe rest. ley. Then, when Jason Terry ed this rivalry of late, winning “Like a kid in timeout over took a turn at stopping the nine in a row and five consecuthere on the bench,” Curry reigning MVP, Curry pulled tive at home. said of his mood. up for long 3s and drove the Now, Golden State’s lone He still did plenty, scoring baseline for reverse layups on focus is the 15 remaining vic24 points as the Golden State the left side. He dribbled right tories it needs to repeat after Warriors beat the Houston through traffic in the paint capturing the franchise’s first Rockets 104-78 on Saturday in late in the first half before title in 40 years. their playoff opener. The reigning MVP’s status for the next game is uncertain. “Right now I don’t see a scenario I would be out,” Curry said, noting that could change if it gets worse or there’s risk Don’t forget to let your mother of further trouble. “Pain tolerknow how much she is loved and ance, all that stuff, I kind of appreciated on Mother’s Day! know what I can deal with on the court.” Mom, Thanks for all you do! Draymond Green added 12 Love, Matt and Beth points and 10 rebounds as topseeded Golden State carried momentum from setting the all-time wins record WednesTo the best mom in the day night with No. 73 into a world! I love you! testy playoff opener some 60 Love, Katherine hours later. Game 2 in the best-of-seven Double (20 words) - $15.00 Single (10 words) - $10.00 series is Monday night at Oracle Arena, and Kerr said Curry is questionable for that May 2, 2016 May 8, 2016 one. He will be re-evaluated Sunday. Submitted By_______________________ Phone _______________ “You lose the MVP of the Address _______________________________________________ NBA it definitely changes your City_____________________ State________ Zip_______________ team,” Green said. “There’s Message______________________________________ some concern.” _____________________________________________ The Warriors topped the Michael Jordan-led Bulls of 1995_____________________________________________ 96, then immediately made one Please send your picture with a self-return stamped envelope so that we can get your pictures back to you. thing clear: That mark will mean nothing if they don’t Stop by our office Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm bring home back-to-back titles 20 N. Magnolia Street • Sumter,SC 29150 to the East Bay. c Mary at 803-774-1263 • mary@theitem.com m or call James Harden scored 17 points and didn’t have a free throw attempt for cold-shooting Houston, held to six field

record with 19 rebounds. All-Star guards Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan both TORONTO — For Paul struggled for the second-seedGeorge, missing the playoffs ed Raptors. Lowry made 3 of after he was sidelined by in13 field-goal attempts while jury most of last season was DeRozan made 5 of 19. The a painful experience. pair went 1 for 10 from Now healthy, he couldn’t be 3-point range and 8 for 15 at happier about being back in the free-throw line. the postseason. “I don’t think they’re going George scored 33 points, to shoot like that again,” RapMonta Ellis had 15 and the tors coach Dwane Casey said. Indiana Pacers beat the ToToronto shot 38 percent ronto Raptors 100-90 in Game and made 20 turnovers, lead1 of their first-round playoff ing to 25 Indiana points. series Saturday. “As a team, I thought we George missed all but six were tight offensively and games last season after that frustration carried over breaking his right leg while to the defensive end,” Casey playing in a scrimmage with said. “It wasn’t us. I hadn’t Team USA before the 2014 seen us play that tentative on World Cup. Without their star the offensive end all year. for much of the season, Indi- That’ll change.” ana slumped to a 38-44 finish DeRozan finished with 14 and missed the playoffs for points and Lowry had 11. the first time in five years. Cory Joseph scored 18. “That hurt more than the “We’re not panicking,” actual break, not getting this DeRozan said. “We underteam to the playoffs last stand we just played bad.” year,” George said. “This Toronto dropped to 0-8 in means a lot, it means a lot to the first game of an openingbe back here, it means a lot to round playoff series. This be on this stage again.” was the seventh straight playAfter shooting 2 for 9 in the off defeat for the Raptors, first half Saturday, George who were swept out of the shot 10 for 13 in the second, a first round last year after losperformance Pacers coach ing the final two games of a Frank Vogel called “aweseven-game loss to Brooklyn some.” the year before. “The biggest reason we “This is not last year,” won,” Vogel said. “Paul’s Lowry said. “We’re very posishot-making late in the game tive, we’re very confident.” was spectacular.” Solomon Hill scored 13 Jonas Valanciunas fouled points while George Hill and out after scoring 12 points Myles Turner each had 10 for and setting a Raptors’ playoff the Pacers.

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umter will celebrate the Earth and explore our responsibilities as stewards of its resources on Saturday at

Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. Individuals, businesses, schools and various organizations will participate in the 8 a.m. to noon event centered on the gazebo on the north side of the gardens.

City of Sumter Events Coordinator Lynn Kennedy said support for Earth Day continues to grow as the community comes out to have fun while learning more about how to take care of our planet’s environment. “We’ll have a lot of Earth-friendly vendors, the Master Gardeners will be there to answer questions about sustainable gardening, art students will help young people make art from recyclable materials, Central Carolina (Technical College) will demonstrate water purification and lots more,” she said. For the first time, Kennedy said, there will be a solar energy company, Home Star Solar Solutions, at the event. “A lot of people ask us about solar,” she said. “These folks should be able to answer their questions.” In fact, Kennedy said, people will learn many things they can easily do to help keep the planet clean and green. Among the green individuals and organizations will be Sumter County Active Lifestyles with wreaths made from natural materials; Penelope Carter with her handmade pine straw baskets; the YMCA with information about keeping active after school’s out; Sunrise Rotary with their initiative for clean water; city representatives with information on the imporITEM FILE PHOTOS tance of sanitation to the environment, espeJaden Johnson, Shauna Johnson and Addyson Bowersock, create flowers from newsprint at Girl Scout Troop 2292’s booth at cially recycling; Josh Castleberry with wildlife,

a past Earth Day celebration at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. Earth Day 2016 will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday around the gazebo on the north side of the gardens.

Breann Liebermann, water resources agent and stormwater specialist with Clemson Extension Service, will have rain barrels designed and decorated by local students, who will be vying for votes from those attending Earth Day. The barrels allow homeowners to collect rainwater for use in their gardens and landscapes.

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Joshua Castleberry, program manager of Environmental Engineering Technology at Central Carolina Technical College, shows a king snake to Dylan Alson, then 3, and his cousin Jaylon Gadson at last year’s Earth Day event.

Trial bus service to start soon; county tackles Second Mill Pond issue 75 YEARS AGO – 1941 Sept. 8 – 14 The Sumter City Schools opened for the 1941-42 school year with a total white registration of 2,126 compared to last year’s 2,044, an increase of 82 pupils. Edmunds High School had an increase of 31 pupils over last year, as 710 answered today’s first bell. Four hundred forty were present at the Junior High, a decrease of Yesteryear 2 pupils from in Sumter last year, SAMMY WAY while 974 were present in the three elementary schools, an increase of 73. An attendance of 334 was reported at Savage-Glover, black school, compared with last

year’s 306. School begins each morning at 8:45, Daylight Savings Time, and for this week only, due to the hot weather, elementary pupils will be dismissed at the following hours: first grade at 10:30, second grade at 11; third grade at 12 and fourth, fifth and sixth grades at 1:30. It was announced that the cafeterias would be open. • A woman who has been walking the 18 miles from Dalzell to Sumter and back every Tuesday in order to undergo treatment at the county health office will be saved this trip from now on, Dr. A. Alex Heise, head of the county health department said today. Steps to establish a health center at Dalzell were taken at a meeting there Friday night. The Dalzell center will be one of the three in the county, where all phases of the department work will be carried

on, under the supervision of a county nurse. Friday afternoon a meeting to organize a center at Bethel was held. At both of these meetings there was an enthusiastic response by citizens of the districts, Dr. Heise reported, and work was going along nicely. • Yesterday morning the Sumter committee on National Defense Recreation and the USO officials met at the YMCA to discuss plans for establishing a USO downtown club headquarters for the men to be stationed at Shaw Field and a citywide program of cooperation in planning recreational activities for these men when they are off duty. • J.M. Eleazer, Sumter County agent, is traveling with a Livestock and Better Farm Living Train, operated

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1941 — Phil Booth made his solo flight at the Sumter municipal airport Monday, only two weeks after his first flying lesson. He will soon enter the Parks air school at East St. Louis, Illinois, where he will take a two-year flying course.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016

Thomas Sumter Academy QUIZ BOWL TEAM PLACES 2ND The first-ever Lower School Quiz Bowl team competed in the Regional Competition at Dorchester Academy on April 7. The team was comprised of fourth-graders Hana Caluag and Crickette Chmiel and fifth-graders Jessica Jost, Mary LeNoir Hoge and Bryson Watt. Winning two out of their three rounds, the team placed second in the region.

STUDENTS AWARDED FOR LOYALTY The following students were awarded character trait awards for loyalty: K4 — John Amick and Stella Lindler; K5 — Sadie Long and Jackson Boykin; first — Scott Moore and Claudia Rhodus; second — Grayson Smith and Payton Sosbee; third — Lauryn Scott and Christian Razor; fourth — Landon Vincent and Jake Marshall; fifth —Brice Berry and Emily Young; sixth — Kort Claus and Peyton Puzewski; seventh —Preston Houser and Clara Burnette; eighth — Jon Mouzon and Ava Claus; ninth — Cassidy Brunson and Caitie Bryant; 10th — Allie Lindler and David Crotts; 11th — Walker Brooks and Mason Crowson; and 12th — James Edens Rabon and Samantha Studer.

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Seniors Kevin Hurley and Maura Twohig were crowned the 2016 Prom King and Queen. — Stephanie Saine

ter, will present a lecture about professional funny woman Dorothy Parker. Born Dorothy Rothschild, Parker endured a difficult and abusive childhood in early 1900s Manhattan. After the early deaths of both her parents, Parker took staff writing positions at Vogue and later Vanity Fair. Dorothy Parker would become known for her caustic wit and oneliners, writing everything from poetry to theater reviews to screenplays. During her career in Hollywood, Parker became involved in civil rights causes; this was only the beginning of a lifetime of activism. Bucker will draw on his own personal collection of Dorothy Parker memorabilia to discuss her life and body of work. The lecture will be held in Schwartz 127 at noon and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

ONE-ACT PLAYS AT USC SUMTER USC Sumter students of the Theater 201 course will perform “Under the Red, White and Blue: Classic American One-Act Plays” on April 21, 22 and 23 in the USC Sumter Nettles Auditorium. The April 21 and 22 performances will be held at 8 p.m., and the April 23 performance will be a 2 p.m. matinee. The plays include Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles,” based on a real-life murder case. The drama depicts two women reconstructing the ruined life of a Nebraska farm wife. “The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden” and “The Long Christmas Dinner” by Thornton Wilder both examine the endurance of the American family. In “The Long Christmas Dinner,” Wilder depicts generational shifts through 90 years of family ritual. The mother in “The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden” takes her family on an imaginary car trip through New Jersey to reconnect with a troubled daughter. In his very brief play “The Sandbox,” Edward Albee presents an absurd funeral for a cantankerous grandmother. Directed by Bucker, all performances will be free and open to the public but intended for mature audiences. — AC Sullivan

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With just a month and a half left of school before summer break, Sumter Christian School students and faculty find themselves at one of the busiest times of the year. Kindergarten classes have continued to make progress learning new words, letters and numbers not only by rote memory, but also by using arts and activities such as writing their names in shaving cream. While the K5 class is continuing to learn how to use rulers and to count by twos, the first-grade class, who can now count to 1,000, is enjoying learning about farm animals and Aesop’s fables. Second-grade students are starting their study in a new health book, and third-grade students wrote sound poems in their English class. Fourth-grade students enjoyed getting outside to learn about the soil and different types of earth in their science class, and fifth-grade students have been spending most of their time preparing for the upcoming science fair but are also working on a Cinderella play. Middle school students have been busy working on research projects. Mr. Topper’s sixth-grade science class enjoyed dissecting flowers and studying the Resurrection in Mr. Marritt’s Bible class. After working diligently in their English class throughout the year, seventh-grade students completed their literature textbook. Eighthgrade students are continuing their study in English grammar by learning to diagram all eight parts of speech. After completing their study of world geography, the freshman class has begun its study in civics by learning the first four Articles of the Constitution. They also made cartoon skits on PowerPoint in their keyboarding class. The sophomores completed their study of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in English and are learning about ionization in science. The junior English class enjoyed going to the Sumter County Library to complete a grammar assignment. As always, the senior class is continuing to stay very busy as students continue to progress in their academics and plan for their senior trip and graduation; however, the senior zoology class was still able to enjoy a fun trip to the zoo, and the physics class had a good time working on a pendulum lab. — Miriam Marritt

University of South Carolina Sumter LAST FACULTY SEMINAR On Friday, April 22, Dr. Park Bucker, professor of English at USC Sum-

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tional Guard Base in Eastover on April 15. During the visit the students received a guided tour of the base which included an up-close look at a Black Hawk helicopter. — Sean Hoskins

Clarendon School District 2 Bishopville Primary School teachers Pam Tisdale and Samantha English share math activities with parents and students. computer lab was open during the Spring Math Night activities so that parents could complete the online surveys. Second-graders performed a special musical reading of “Pete the Cat’s White Shoes.” Students played instruments as others read from the book. The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to BPS the day before spring break.

BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL ANNEX On March 25, Bishopville Primary School Annex hosted its Women’s History Program. Students recited “Phenomenal Woman” and “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou. Dr. Thomasenia Adams was the guest speaker.

LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fourth-graders have been working on figurative language. At the end of the unit, the students created Figurative Language Booklets. These booklets are on display in Paula McCoy’s classroom. You are invited to come to Lower Lee to see the projects. Fourth-graders have been working diligently on integrating technology in the classroom. The students have completed webquests on fables, famous blacks, Lewis and Clark and the Westward Expansion. The students in fourth grade just completed multiple webquests on the Westward Expansion. We can’t wait to see what our fifthgraders at Lower Lee are going to do on SC Ready this year. In ELA, we have been writing multiple text dependent compositions that are mainly focused in the area of argumentative writing pieces. We recently started working on text dependent questions that include open response. There is still a great deal of work that needs to be done, but our fifth-graders are coming along nicely.

DISTRICT WIDE The April Lee County School Board Meeting will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Lee County School District Office, 310 Roland St., Bishopville. — Kara Fowler

Wilson Hall BAEK NAMED SCHOLAR Senior Jiyeon Baek received the Presidential Scholarship from Beloit College in Wisconsin. The most prestigious scholarship the college offers, it covers the full cost of tuition and has a value of $120,000. The scholarship is awarded to students who have exceptional academic achievement and have the potential for continued success as a scholar and as a contributor to campus life.

SCANNELLA RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Senior Katie Scannella was offered the Presidential Scholarship from Queens University of North Carolina which covers the full cost of tuition and has a value of $125,440. One of the top scholarships the university offers, it is awarded to students who have a strong academic record in a rigorous curriculum as well as high SAT scores.

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From left, CCTC students and PTK advisers Elizabeth Bastedo, Jamie Letterman, Jimmy Griffin, Angela Letterman and Mark Neil visit sites in Washington, D.C., while attending the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention. This week, Central Carolina Technical College students and Phi Theta Kappa advisers traveled to National Harbor, Maryland, to attend the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention. 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. — Becky H. Rickenbaker

Lee County School District BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL Parent University for March was a huge success. The room was filled with parents and grandparents to listen as social worker Kelvin Williams discussed warning signs of abuse and the reporting process. At the most recent PTO, Principal Paula Watson asked parents for their input through a parent survey. The

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As of April 4, 85 percent of the 61 members of the senior class received merit-based scholarship offers totaling more than $4.2 million to a fouryear college or university. The following is a partial list of scholarship recipients compiled from information submitted to the college counselor, Diane Richardson. Appalachian State University offered Maggie Watts an Academic Excellence Scholarship, Ohio State University offered Carl Smeltz a Maximus Scholarship and a National Buckeye Scholarship, and Sarah Lawrence University offered a Dean’s Scholarship to Maddie Rauch. Clemson University offered a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship to Brayden Fidler and an academic scholarship to Paula Patel. The University of South Carolina offered a Thornwell Scholarship to Nicolette Fisher and Wells Gaymon and a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship to Catherine Kelley, Anna Lyles and Kate Whaley.

FIELD TRIPS The 4-year-old preschool classes, taught by Pat Dew, Cathy Hanzlik and Frankie Moore, visited USC Sumter to watch The Learning Station production on April 5. The fourth grade, taught by Tammie Amick, Laura Brogdon and Louise Dixon, visited McEntire Joint Na-

MANNING HIGH SCHOOL THIRD-QUARTER HONOR ROLLS Ninth grade: A Honor Roll — Summer Barrett; Anna Bench; Matthew Burgess; Ariyonia Busby; Marion Johnson; Grace Joyner; Kierstan Martin; Glen Mitchum; Jacob Owens; Heather Varn; and Emily Wearden AB honor roll — Alerra Abraham; Michael Miller; Jonathan Baltzegar; Tykiauna Oliver; Matthew Brand; Jordan Pierre; Taylor Brown; Tomiko Pringle; Cam’Ron Cain; Jazm’yn Ragin; Cedijah Canty; Shawndejia Ragin; Trevon Eaddy; Madison Sexton; Katilynn Feagin; Oneishi Small; Shanyia Gamble; Travon Stukes; Micahaela Hyatt; Kailyn Vicente; Amerie Keith; Alyssa Wert; Paizley Lesaine; Rebecca Wilcox; Brian Livingston; Jaden Winn; and Mattie Mahoney 10th grade: A honor roll — Xavier Brown; Robert Dykes; Anajah Gamble; Brice Laney; Ashley Lawson; Justin Leonard; Simran Patel; Jacob Richburg; Hannah Ridgeway; Brandon Thomas-Burgess; and Brianne Trotter A/B honor roll — Seana Barnes; Grayce Lemmon; Quatayvious Briggs; Tyasejah Lemon; Courtney Burgess; Gary Massey; Brittany Clark; Nyasia Oliver; Serita Clark; Jaslyn Pearson; Tamara Dingle-Mack; Caitlin Sheppard; Deborah Footman; Milagro Sierro; Megan Geddings; Robert Sorrell; Breanne Hickman; T’yannah Spann; J. Martin-Michael Hutchinson; Jade Starks; Deavion Johnson; Tamia Starling; Maisie Johnson; Kierra Stukes; Robert Lang; and Paul Walker 11th grade: A honor roll — Quadri Bell; Devonte Keels; Kacee Bensoussan; Jonathan Kindell; Reshae Burgess; Lucy Lopez; Keyohna Butler; Corey McElveen; Phillip Dawkins; Megan Mellerson; DeTremis Dow; Kareem Nelson; Cameron Friday; Jesse Surette; Bailee Garneau; Laura Thigpen; Keshauna Goines; James Thompson; Kayla Goldsmith; Jared Thompson; Ryan Hinson; Jabril Wilson; and Christopher Homan A/B honor roll — McArthur Bennett; Brianna Livingston; Lakia Bethune; Nikolas McArthur; Tykeiah Briggs; Darrel Ragin; Diamond Caldwell; Louise Register; Candler DuBose; Brian Scott; Chyna Hickman; Nicholas Skoler; Porter Johnson; Matthew Varn; Ashianna Jones; Karwin Vasquez; Te’onna Kinlaw; Tyrek Weeks; William Land; Sarah Wright; and Leana Lemon 12th grade: A honor roll — Kem Conyers; Kelcey McAlister; Sara Culclasure; Janette Murdoch; Dustyn Duke; Robert Page; Jasmine Gaiter; Laquaniece Parker; William Gardner; Alexis Smith; Lauren Harvin; Mikaylah Smith; Caroline Hill; Jason Stewart; Abby Koenig; Tyler Thompson; Victoria Lawson; Laura Weir; Whitney Lesaine; and David Witt A/B honor roll — Zachary Allison; Junior Esquivel; Colie Lee; Kishona Avant; Aaliyah Felder; Amber Mays; Tabitha Beard; Antwan Green; Mac McFadden; Harrison Boykin; Asia Grice; Keenan Miller; Tiffany Brown; Riley Hardee; Brady Nash; Tyrone Brunson; Makeba Harvin; Marquise Parker; Brandi Burgess; Niera Harvin; Taylor Parsons; Jazzmin BushCarter; William Harvin; Kaylin Ridgeway; Dominique Carter; Katie Hilliard; Lesley Salinas; Martha Chapman; Erik House; Hunter Taylor; Mayling Chatman; Sade Johnson; Ian Vincent; Ashaunsia Conyers; Tyreesha Kirkpatrick; Sammie Walters; Travonte Cummings; Caroline Land; Mattison Williams; Zachary Davis; Keisha Lawson; Joseph Eichelberg; and Shamari Lawson

Clarendon School District 1 3RD NINE WEEKS AWARDS SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1st Grade: Principal’s Honor Roll Daliayah Black; Nyren Bowman; Aria Gibson; Majestic Hatcher; Mariah Holliday; Malcolm O’Brien; Nylah Washington; and Valencia Wright A Honor Roll Kaleis Lang-McFadden “A/B” Honor Roll Davon Bowman; Kaelyn Briggs; Jaden Dixon; Kylia Fulton; Aminah Geddie; Khloe Gipson; Quintin Jackson; Keith James; Mariona Oliver; Tynisa McPhatter; Tyleek Pusher; and Jamariah Taylor B Honor Roll Zyhrietta Abraham; Malia Burgress; and Jaylin Tindal

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YESTERYEAR FROM PAGE C1 by the Atlantic Coast Line, Charleston and Western Carolina and Columbia, Newberry and Laurens in cooperation with the Clemson College extension service. The train, which will demonstrate many phases of farm life and improved living conditions, is scheduled to arrive in Sumter Sept. 27. The tour began Monday, and Eleazer with other specialists was aboard to explain exhibits. • At a special meeting of the board of directors of the Sumter YMCA, members voted unanimously to extend special privileges to the men to be stationed at Shaw Air Field. This action was taken in view of the fact that there may be a delay of some months before a USO club headquarters can be established in Sumter. The YMCA has offered free use of two club rooms on the main floor, to be used as lounge rooms. Use of the large recreational room recently completed has also been offered after 7 p.m. The board also voted to reduce rates on showers, the swimming pool and dormitory rooms, for all men in uniform. • A sum of $81.03 has been added to Sumter’s USO campaign fund as a result of the splendid cooperation of the Sumter theaters. W.C. Eldridge, chairman of the local campaign, expressed his appreciation of the voluntary services rendered by representatives of Sumter’s clubs in soliciting for the USO. The funds received as a result of movie week, along with other recent pledges, have brought Sumter’s fund up to $2,242.48 with the goal set at $2,600. • Members of Black River Electric Cooperative Inc., their friends and neighbors are waiting with great interest the arrival of the Rural Electrification Administration’s farm electric equipment show. The first showing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, members of the show staff and additional local labor will spend the day getting the huge tents and trailers, with their exhibits, moved into place. The show site, 4 miles east of Manning, will be humming with activity. The huge motorcade will arrive either Wednesday night or early Thursday. • A trial bus system for the city of Sumter will be put into operation shortly, it was announced by Mayor F.B. Creech. The experiment will be made to determine if Sumter is large enough to support a permanent bus service. Fare for the buses, which will operate on Main and Broad streets, will be 5 cents. The bus probably will go beyond the city limits, he explained, without having to secure the permission of the South Carolina Public Service Commission. C.B. White and Moody White, who have been conducting a bus service in Statesville, N.C., for many years, have been granted permission for the trial run here. • Another chance for landless farmers in Sumter County to become landowners and to start on their way to independence has been opened. Tenants, sharecroppers and farm laborers in Sumter have new opportunity to file formal application for loans under the Bankhead-Jones Act with the Farm Security Administration supervisor in this county He is J.A. Reames, and his office is located at the agricultural building in Sumter. Through the operation of the Bankhead-Jones Act, more than 5,400 farmers have become landowners in the Southeastern states comprising Region V of the Farm Security Administration of these 37 are in Sumter County. • There will be trolley car parades sponsored by the city at Memorial Park and Jenkins Community Center at 8 p.m., Friday night, Sept. 19. Each boy and girl should make his or her own trolley and enter it in the parade. The parade will last 30 minutes, and judges will make their decisions at 8:30. Members of the city recreation committee say they are expecting every child under the age of 12 to be there and enter into the contest. • Ever since early summer

1991 — Bernard Bugg, left, and Ray Guest work on their sprints as they prepare to compete in the cycling portion of the United States Senior National Olympics. boys at the Y have been asking, “When do we begin basketball practice?” Since the middle of August a number of boys have been holding informal scrimmages on the big Y court. In order to take advantage of this interest and energy displayed by the boys, organized practice sessions for boys interested in the Midget and Junior YMCA basketball teams have been scheduled to begin Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. Until later in the season practice will be limited to three afternoons per week, when five practices per week will be scheduled. 50 YEARS AGO – 1966 July 11 – 17 The Republican candidate for state superintendent of education named her Sumter County campaign managers. Dr. Inez Clark Eddings, who will face Democratic nominee Cyril B. Busbee for the education post in the November general election, selected Riley A. Bradham Jr. and Mrs. D.G.F. Bultman Jr. cochairmen for her campaign in the county. Both managers believe Dr. Eddings is well qualified for the job, having the welfare of our state’s children high on her list of tasks in the education post. • Sumter’s Gerald Enter out-dueled Olanta’s Mike Richardson on the mound here to carry the P-15’s to a 1-0 American Legion victory. The win enabled Sumter to make a clean sweep of the four-game series played with Olanta this season. Enter gave up four hits in the seven-inning contest while walking two and striking out four. Only once – in the second frame – did Olanta get a man as far as third base. • David F. McInnis was named City Recorder by Council yesterday replacing George James, whose twoyear term expires Aug. 1. McInnis is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and The University of South Carolina law school. He is a practicing member of the South Carolina Bar Assn. and is associated with the local firm of Clifton G. Brown. • Sumter’s P-15’s closed out the 1966 American Legion season on a winning note by thumping Turbeville, 5-1, at Riley Park. Tommy Hall, playing his last game for the Sumter nine, pitched six of the seven innings and picked up his fourth win of the campaign against only one defeat. Jerry Coker went all the way on the hill for the losers and was pinned for his fourth defeat in eight decisions. • Recent hot weather and a late opening of swimming facilities have pushed attendance at Poinsett State Park to seasonal highs, Park Superintendent Joe Frank Watson said. “June 1 to July 4 is our usual busy season,” he pointed out. “After July 4, attendance usually falls off. But this hasn’t been the case

this year.” • Twenty-two members of a biracial National Teacher Corps are in training at S.C. State College in Orangeburg for service in Sumter city schools when they reopen in September. School superintendent L.C. McArthur is hoping to ease a critical teacher shortage with the corpsmen. School District 17 filed an application last month to participate in the program. They will be working in schools where pupils are predominately from povertystricken homes. • Appointment of Mrs. Margaret W. Brown, R.N., as director of nursing service at Tuomey Hospital, has been announced by administrator R.N. Abercrombie Jr. The administrator also announced the addition to his staff of Joe Shockley as Hospital Courtesy Officer. Brown has served in the capacity of administrative assistant in charge of nursing services since June, 1965. • Robbie Hynes will return to the Sumter Raceway tonight in quest of his fourth win of the season on the local track. Hynes missed last week’s action because of a trip to New York. Other local drivers who will have their cars ready tonight are Larry Morris, Jimmy Powell, Ray McCoy and Bobby Hatfield. 25 YEARS AGO –1991 April 11 – 17 After More than 50 years of living separate lives, the Rev. Christopher Burgess set out to find Agnes Hilderbrand Wilson, his teenage sweetheart. When he finally found her, he made sure not to let her get away again. Their March 10 marriage culminated an unusual love story that began in the 1930s while they were growing up in Sumter as the children of preachers. Their families had known each other for years, so it was no surprise that Christopher called on Agnes when she turned 16. After college their paths did not cross and they fell in love and were happily married to others. When their spouses died Burgess decided to find Agnes and was successful. On their second date he proposed, vowing not to let her get away again. • A hearing to determine what effect citizens’ proposed regulations will have on construction of a 200-acre solid waste landfill in Lee County will be held later than expected. April 11, not the court-ordered deadline, will be the day environmental group Citizens for Lee County, Mid-American Waste Systems Inc. and Lee County officials can begin to settle the “red referendum” debate and other legal questions regarding the proposed landfill. • The Morris College National Alumni Association is turning to the Sumter community for help in raising $75,000 to strengthen the school’s endowment for teaching scholar-

ships. “There’s a shortage of black teachers,” H.H. Willis, chairman of the fundraising committee said. Proceeds from the annual fundraising drive will be used to draw more students to the field of education in hopes of increasing the number of black teachers in the area. • Sumter County Council wants to fish or cut bait when it comes to the Second Mill Pond issue. Council members say the pond’s owners will have to agree this month to allow “reasonable public access” to the pond, or the county will likely withdraw its grant application for federal funds to repair the Second Mill dam. “If we can’t get an agreement from the (Elks) lodge and the homeowners, we’ll withdraw and let them work it out,” County Councilman Chuck Fienning said during a meeting. • Veteran Wilson Hall golf coach Hugh Hill could use a long list of adjectives to describe the 1991 Baron team. When everything is said and done, though, the term “best” might prove to be the most accurate description available. “I’ve seen lots of good kids and good golfers come through here,” said Hill, who has coached at Wilson Hall for 19 years. “This group could very well be Wilson Hall’s best golf team since I’ve been here.” • The Fine Arts Council of Sumter will present an awards ceremony at Patriot Hall for the finalist and winner of the countywide competition for the Excellence in Performing Arts Awards. The competition was opened to all students in grades 9-12 at any of area schools. Character, scholarship and musicianship were criteria students had to meet for the competition. Kelly Lynn Tobias, pianist, was the overall winner and will spend several weeks at the Brevard Summer Music Center. • Sumter soccer coach Jimmy Watson donned a smile for most of his team’s 9-1 victory over Hillcrest at Sumter’s Memorial Stadium. The Gamecocks got their first victory of the season against eight losses, while Hillcrest has yet to get a win in eight tries. Watson said his team played pretty well in notching the win. • Sumter’s Hurst-Sexton Furniture Co. Inc., like many companies in the Southeast, has its roots in the funeral business. W. Ansley Hurst Sr., who founded the furniture company in 1946, was a licensed embalmer and funeral director; as was his father, George H. Hurst, who owned another Sumter furniture store. A funeral home couldn’t support itself years ago. • Three Sumter athletes are experiencing outstanding athletic seasons and include Thomas Sumter’s Paul Galloway, who is working hard to bring his batting average back up to his .581 average as a

sophomore — he is hitting at .460 so far this year; Wilson Hall senior Jamie Smith is hoping to end his high school career on a high note with his team winning the championship; he plans to attend Wofford College in the fall; Wally Maynard is Sumter High School’s ace pitcher this year and has gained confidence in his abilities; he has some outstanding statistics — through 34 2/3 innings he has 75 strikeouts while only walking 15, his earned run average is 1.82. In his two losses, he fanned 15 and 19 hitters respectively while giving up a total of one earned run. • It takes James Wilson, barber at Star Barber and Beauty Shop, 10 to 15 minutes to turn a head of hair into a work of art. From the time customer Craig Brown steps into the chair, Wilson has already come up with an idea for his design cut. The result, a haircut that looks like a maze inside of a sloped flattop. • All six of the Sumter area players in professional baseball will start the 1991 season in the minor leagues. Tim Jones and Kent Anderson, both of whom played in the major leagues last season, are on the Triple A clubs of their respective organizations. Glenn Murray of Manning will be with Jamestown of the New York-Penn League, a short-season Single A team with the Montreal Expos. Sumter native Ray Mack will be a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves’ South Atlantic League at Macon. Eric Blackwell, a member of the Los Angeles organization, has been assigned to the Dodgers’ Single A at Vero Beach in the Florida State League. Ned Darley will be in the Toronto Blue Jays’ extended spring training camp. • Edna Davis and Margaret Davis have been elected to three-year terms on the Sumter County Museum’s Board of Trustees. Both ladies are Sumter natives with ties to education and are involved in numerous professional and community organizations. • The world will come alive in Patriot Hall as the international cast of Up With People brings it’s show “Face to Face” to Sumter. The twohour musical extravaganza, featuring a cast of 110 young people from around the world, is being sponsored by Sumter Rotary Club to raise money for its Polio Plus Project. • Shaw Air Force Base’s 50th anniversary isn’t history yet, but when it is, there will be a book to commemorate it. Master Sgt. Mike Hrivnak, Shaw’s base historian, and Sumter native Portia Myers have collaborated to produce a 200-page book documenting Shaw’s history and military roles since its conception in December 1941. Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo. com or (803) 774-1294.

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Coca-Cola had important role in soldiers’ lives

arolina Coca-Cola Bottling Co. was an avid supporter of the U.S. military, especially during World War II. Today’s story features numerous

WWII advertisements that appeared on the pages of The Sumter Item (then The Sumter Daily Item), all sponsored by the local Coke company. These ads assisted the American public in locating and gaining a better understanding of the exotic places where our American soldiers fought and were often stationed during the war.

A.T. Heath, the president of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co., was extremely supportive of his employees who left the company to serve in our nation’s armed forces. He not only promised to hold their jobs but frequently added to their pay and provided generous benefits and assistance to the loved ones they left behind. Information used in the preparation of this article was taken from the Coca-Cola website with photos from The Sumter Daily Item archives. Sammy Way According to the CocaREFLECTIONS Cola website, “When the U.S. Army landed in North Africa, among the equipment brought ashore were three complete Coca-Cola bottling plants. Coca-Cola had an involvement in the Second World War and Robert Woodruff, president of Coca-Cola, made a point of supporting U.S. troops. As glass bottles became increasingly more difficult to obtain he had metal cans introduced to meet their needs.” In 1941 after America entered the war, Woodruff decided that Coca-Cola’s place was near the front line. He maintained the Coca-Cola Co. “should see that every man in uniform gets a bottle of CocaCola for 5 cents wherever he is and whatever the cost to the company. In 1939 Coca-Cola only had five overseas plants, however; by 1945, they had 64 of these production plants. What made it so popular?” Because the water was often disgusting in many areas the army was forced to keep it clean by adding chlorine, so the water tasted like your local swimming pool, or worse. Regardless of the taste, Coca-Cola was a symbol of home and

was constantly in demand. On June 29, 1943, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered 3 million bottles of Coca-Cola sent to the allies in North Africa. The decision was later made to send production materials and machinery for these bottling plants in order that 3 million bottles could be sent to the troops every six months. By the end of hostilities 5 billion bottles or cans of CocaCola had been consumed by the troops ... . Coca-Cola had not only lifted the spirits of the U.S. Armed Forces, but also introduced itself to a number of new, worldwide markets. When the war ended the bottling plants and a bit of American enterprise stayed behind.

COCA-COLA DURING PEACETIME When Dwight Eisenhower became president in 1953, he remembered Coca-Cola’s response to his call. He rewarded the company with a contract to supply all White House banquets. Both Presidents Kennedy and Carter also enjoyed Coca-Cola. Carter used his influence to help Coke break into the difficult market in China. Coca-Cola has utilized numerous slogans during the decades of its existence. In 1939 some of the most popular were, “Coca-Cola goes along,” “Make lunch time refreshment time,” “Thirst stops here.” During the 1940s some of the most popular were “Bring in your thirst and go away without it,” “The package that gets a welcome home,” “Try it just once and you will know why.” In 1941 Coke stated that it was “Completely Refreshing,” and in 1942 the company noted in familiar FDR fashion that “The only thing like CocaCola is Coca-Cola itself.” Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or (803) 774-1294.

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CLARENDON 1 FROM PAGE C2 2nd Grade: Principal’s Honor Roll Nylah Bradford; Saniya House; Leland Mitchum; Alianna Watford; and TyQuan Williams “A-B” Honor Roll Jennifer Asijtuj-Osorio; Jada Bowman; Emani Caldwell; Zarianah Frazier; Abriana Georgia; Zomorion Gibson; Jamarion Oliver; Victoria Oliver; Ricardo Perez-Gomez; Tavashia Scott; and JaNiya Smythe B Honor Roll Koinyah Lawson; Cameron Scott; and Destiny Thames ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3rd Grade: A Honor Roll Blake Arias; Key’Nyreia Butler; Kelis James; and Javier Lawson “A-B” Honor Roll Lela Blackmon, Latyana Bowman, Marquis Coard, Dwayne Fludd, Janiah Gibson, Trinity Harris, Jayden Johnson, Audon Jones, Ariyannah Junious, Sae’breyien Keaton, Omaurionna Lindsay, Cornelius Washington, Joseph Wright 4th Grade: A Honor Roll Yaquelin Asijtuj-Osorio; Naci Brown; Jamira Hickson; Alexis Moorer; Madison Oliver; Mia’Anjel Weeks; and Alexus Williams “A-B” Honor Roll Ashiya Bailey; Zaniyah Bryant; Mikah Clark; Nathaniel Davis; Kahdijah Diakite; Timothy Keels; Ja’saiya Sexton; Tajuana Thames; and Ashley Wiggins 5th Grade: “A-B” Honor Roll Rosandra Bennett; Shidrea Bradshaw; Shanell Brooks; Troy Busby; and Sariah Majette 6th Grade: “A-B” Honor Roll Jahaiem Davis; Angela Felder; Shanna Middleton; and Terrance Pusher Perfect Attendance Rosandra Bennett; Alexus Belle; Jamaya Briggs-Nelson; Joel Briggs-Nelson; Latyana Bowman; Naci Brown; Zaniyah Bryan; KeMaurie Byrd; Marqus Coard; Jahaeim Davis; Brittney Dingle; Makiah Evans; Angela Felder; ZiQuajah Felder; Cemiya Gibson; Jamarei Grant; Trinity Harris; Jamira Hickson; Ricky Isaac; Jaheim Jackson-Miller; Kashae James; Kelis James; Latonya Johnson; Audon Jones; Kierra Jones; Charlesia Junious; Timothy Keels; Jordan Kind; Gage Kingery; Louis Ladson; Saige Ladson; Cornel Lang-Green; Javier Lawson; Marquell Lawson; Trevear Leonard; Brikell Livingston; Lebron McFadden; Tyanna McPhatter; Shanna Middleton; Michela Noble; Keysean Prince; Terrance Pusher; CeAira Richburg; Christopher Russell; Ja’saiya Sexton; Ezora Singleton; Tyrihannia Singleton; Montrez Sinkler; Tiara Starks; Jaheim Taylor; Zaniyah Taylor; Zion Thompson; Ikel Tindal; Mya Tindal; Cornelius Washington; Miracle Watson; Shyiann Weathers; Mia’Anjel Weeks; Alexus Williams; Joseph Wright; and Kayla Wright Citizenship Gabriel Johnson; Antanique Lang; Shania Leonard; Tiera Parson; Tianna Ragin; and Kayla Wright SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL 7th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Bre Aunna Bozier A/B Principal Honor Rashon Green; Zoe Morrow; and Julius Ragin

8th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Freddy Segura A/B Principal Honor Holl Tayonna Brailsford and Shakerra Phillips SCOTT’S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL 9th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Amonte Brown; Deondre Brunson; Jordan Caldwell; Anaiya Jackson; Kadryian Johnson; Destiny Junious; Faith Lawson; Tonia Lawson; and Sarah Singleton A/B Principal Honor Holl Xavier Bennett; Keyshawn Briggs; Daquan Byrd; Letia Davis; LaQuan Gilliam; Adriannah Johnson; Nyreasia Lesesne; Christaine Oliver; Gabriel Oliver; Savior Seaberry; and Nyah Wright 10th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Devin Brown and Mercedes Oliver A/B Principal Honor Holl Jamal Carter; Daisha Johnson; Naseem Johnson; Zhailin Johnson; Robert Matterson; Joshua Pringle; Rahteek Reid; Tyrease Riley; Zaquan Sinkler; Keion Stukes; Kianna Stukes; and Vaquan Wilder 11th Grade: All A’s Superintendent’s List Montrell Brinson A/B Principal Honor Holl Shanyah Bowman; Adrianna Dingle; Queen-Nubian Ford; Kiara Georgia; Sky Harvin; Skylar Harvin; and Tyrese Lawson 12th Grade All A’s Superintendent’s List Jaleesa Bowman; Desmond Brown; Shalaska Brown; Brianna Brunson; Camry Gambrell; Ashley James; Cortney Lawson; Harold Morrow; Da’Masha Ragin; Shiayra Ragin; and Fontasia Wilder A/B Principal Honor Holl Dierra Green; Maliq Green; Melquan House; Bailey Jackson; Tyelansia Jones; Arnold Madison; TyAsia Mulky; Darrien Wise; and Jordan Woodley — Beverly Spry

Sumter School District STAR TEACHER ANNOUNCED Christine Shuler, a seventh-grade English language arts teacher from Alice Drive Middle School, was named the April Star Teacher of the Month in the program sponsored by Community Broadcasters. She and Sumter School District Superintendent J. Frank Baker appeared on the Good Morning Sumter show on FM 105.9 with host Derek Burress. Shuler is a Sumter native and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She is a National Board certified teacher and has been employed at Alice Drive for 20 years. Technology has become such an important part of education, Shuler said. “I love incorporating technology into the classroom. With the new Chromebooks, part of the One to Global initiative in the district, the students can write collaboratively in real time. It brings a whole new aspect into the teaching of writing.” Burress asked what her future aspirations were. Shuler said, “I want to continue to teach. I can’t imagine not being in the classroom.” Baker was pleased to hear that and said, “Mrs. Shuler has the top English language arts scores for her level in the district. She is an outstanding teacher, and the students enjoy and appreciate all the innovative strategies she uses in her classroom.” A teacher is chosen from one Sum-

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ter School District school monthly for the honor of being the Star Teacher of the Month. The students nominate the teachers for the recognition. Some of the comments from her students, from the nomination forms, included “Mrs. Shuler makes sure everyone understands.” “She will help people individually if they need it.” “When she found out Alice Drive was a STEM accredited school, she danced around the room.” “She is funny and makes learning fun.” “She definitely deserves to win this award because she is the best teacher ever.” The program is sponsored by Staples and Flowers & Baskets Florist, both of whom give a nice gift to the recipient. Sumter School District appreciates the support of Community Broadcasters and the two sponsors for recognizing our teachers and supporting the public school system in our community.

EDUCATION APPRECIATION NIGHT HELD Community Broadcasters, the parent company of the local radio stations FM Old Skool 93.3, Bad Dog 94.7, Z95.5, Kat Country 99.3, and WDXY FM 105.9 and AM 1240, along with Palmettto Health Tuomey, hosted the 23nd annual Education Appreciation Night on April 7. The event, held at the USC Sumter Nettles Auditorium, featured entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and many door prizes. Individual school Teachers of the Year and the District Teacher of the Year were recognized. Radio personalities Derek Burress and Dave Baker recognized the teachers and introduced the vendors. The annual event recognizes local educators for the work they do. The school and district employees are grateful for the recognition and to the businesses that participated in the event. Many local businesses had booths and donated prizes; others provided the food and beverages. The employees remember their generosity and appreciate their participation long after the event is over. Both Tuomey and Community Broadcasters are true friends to education; in addition to sponsoring this annual event, Community Broadcasters hosts the district weekly on the Good Morning Sumter show with Derek Burress and monthly on 92.3 and 93.3 FM and 1290 AM with host Eric McKnight, sponsors, along with other businesses, the monthly Star Teacher recognition, and assists with public service announcements and mobile transmissions at events. Palmetto Health Tuomey has always been valuable to educators by working with many programs that benefit the schools and our students and by sponsoring a variety of other causes important to educators. Most recently, it purchased GoNoodle Plus for all of the elementary schools in Sumter School District. The program provides short, interactive brainbreak activities to help students achieve more by keeping them engaged and motivated throughout the day.

MOE’S GIVES BACK Moe’s Southwest Grill, which opened in Sumter on April 8, hosted a Burritos4Schools night the day before its official opening. All of the menu items were $4; at checkout, the customer wrote the name of a school on the receipt, and the school got 100 percent of the proceeds from that ticket. The first 500 people who signed up for the event were given a reservation time. All of the menu items, sides and drinks were available. It also gave

away prizes. On April 6, Moe’s visited the school district office and provided makeyour-own burritos or salads plus lots of its famous queso, salsa and guacamole and iced tea. In addition to their restaurant, located at the corner of Broad and Wesmark, the franchise offers catering. This free lunch served to introduce the employees at the district office to this opportunity. Moe’s has already proven to be a good neighbor to the Sumter area, and we wish them success here. — Mary B. Sheridan

Morris College SGA OFFICERS INSTALLED Morris College President Dr. Luns C. Richardson will officially install the newly elected Student Government Association at Thursday’s assembly at 10 a.m. in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. New officers who will serve during the 2016-17 academic year are: Carlton Richardson, president; Breona Wells, first vice president; Moses Pyatt, second vice president; Bonnie Gibbs, secretary; Tyshae Wiley, assistant secretary; Marcus McGirt, treasurer; and Xavier Morgan, business manager. The newly elected college queen and her attendants will also be recognized during the assembly. Lakil Mason will reign as Miss Morris College. Her attendants are DeSirae Gause, first attendant, and Alazia Williams, second attendant. Other student leaders of classes, clubs and organizations will be installed by Dr. Juana L. Davis-Freeman, Dean of Student Affairs. Candidates for student representative to Morris College Board of Trustees are Patrick Outler, Isiah Brown and Taylor Jenkins. Only one of the candidates will be elected by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina during its annual session in May.

CHORALE SPRING CONCERT FRIDAY The Morris College Chorale, under the direction of Mr. Shawn Hair, will host its annual Spring Concert at 8:15 p.m. on Friday in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. — Melvin Mack

CAMPUS CORNER WHEATON COLLEGE WHEATON, Illinois — Wheaton College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements during the fall 2015 semester. Wes Cannonier, a member of the football team, was recognized by the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin as First Team All-Region. Cannonier, of Sumter, is a graduate of Thomas Sumter Academy in Rembert. Cannonier was also recognized by the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin as First Team All-Conference and as CCIW Defensive Player of the Week.

LANDER UNIVERSITY GREENWOOD — Shaquea Guinyard of Sumter was named to the dean’s list at Lander University for fall semester 2015. Undergraduates who earned a grade point average of 4.0 out of a possible 4.0 are on the president’s list. Those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.9 are on the dean’s list, while freshmen with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 earn freshman honors.

Stepchildren engineer divorce to cut off elderly dad’s wife DEAR ABBY — I’m writing this as a warning — especially to older women who get married a second time Dear Abby to someone ABIGAIL with adult VAN BUREN children. Please keep your own money separate, if at all possible. Throughout our long marriage, I trusted my second husband to do what he promised me and my relatives. He arranged very good financial care for me in the event of his death and assured me that I would want for nothing. Unbeknownst to me until it was too late, my husband had left power of attorney to his money-hungry children, who proceeded to take advantage of his dementia and very old age. Tragically, they convinced my husband to di-

vorce me. This brought me much heartbreak, shock and lack of trust after a happy, long marriage. Because I am a strong person, I have learned to cope and take care of myself. It wasn’t easy, and the process has been slow, but I’m succeeding. Along the way I have learned some painful but valuable lessons. I would like my experience to help other women, especially older, traditional women like me who have spent most of their lives taking care of their husbands and are dependent on them to take responsible, proper and loving financial care of us. Thank you, Abby. Moving ahead now DEAR MOVING AHEAD — What was done to you is disgraceful, and I hope your letter will serve as a warning to other wives. If your husband had shown you the documents he had drawn up regarding his estate planning and he and his lawyer had

explained them all to you, this wouldn’t have happened. To me, the lesson here is “trust, but VERIFY,” and I hope others will learn from your experience before it’s too late for them. DEAR ABBY — I have encountered an “over-hugger.” I hug often but respect how others feel about it. This person does not extend that courtesy. His typical hug involves picking the recipient up off the ground, which I think is his way of showing off. The last time I saw him I offered my hand. Instead, he yanked me in and said, “We give hugs here!” It felt invasive. I know he is trying to show love, but he puts his own desire before the needs of others. I want to tell him not to hug me anymore. However, it’s complicated because we are part of a loose-knit athletic community, and people hug left and right at our events. I hug a lot of people, but I’m polite about it. Not

only would I likely have to declare “no hugs” to him in front of others, but it would also become obvious that we don’t hug. Am I odd to not want him to hug me? Would I be wrong to just tell him I’d prefer a handshake? Over-hugged in Texas DEAR OVER-HUGGED — You’re not odd. Even people who like to be hugged dislike being swept off their feet in the manner you have described. It would not be wrong to take the person aside and tell him privately that in the future, you would prefer that he just give you a warm handshake instead of grabbing you. 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.) For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order “How to Be Popular.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable -- and most frequently requested -- poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby -- Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. For everything you need to know about wedding planning, order “How to Have a Lovely Wedding.” Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Wedding Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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How long do items take to decompose? According to Down2Earth Materials, which specializes in earth friendly products, these common items decompose at very different rates. Environmentalists recommend recycling or not using them, instead finding “greener” alternatives, such as reusable water bottles, cloth diapers. Plastic bag: 5001,000 years

Plastic bottle: 70-450 years

Tin can:

Around 50 years

Leather shoes:

25-40 years

Thread: 3-4 months

Cotton:

1-5 months

Cigarette:

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1-12 years Rope: 3-14 months

The Sumter Green Truck Load Sale of plants and flowers will be held on Earth Day in the green area at the corner of Liberty Street and Bland Avenue. Healthy plants for home landscapes will be sold at affordable prices, with proceeds benefiting Sumter Green, which works to keep Sumter green, clean and beautiful.

EARTH DAY Nylon clothes: Coffee creamer package:

30-40 years

5 years

Hairspray can:

Disposable diapers:

200-500 years

30-40 years

Fishing line:

Glass bottle:

600 years

1-2 million years

Aluminum can:

200 years Styrofoam

is not biodegradable Some photos used courtesy of Google images.

FROM PAGE C1 mostly snakes, talking about their value to the environment; and Doris Winstead and Judy Ingram with their purses and bags made from empty pet food bags, Kennedy said. In addition, the Gamecock Gardeners, students of Cylisa Quarles, will have their plants for sale, as will the Lakewood FFA with birdhouses made from recycled materials. Poinsett State Park rangers will also be participating, and Walmart will again have seedling plants to give away. Breann Liebermann, water resources agent and storm water specialist with Clemson Extension, will have rain barrels designed and decorated by local students, who will be vying for votes from those attending Earth Day. Artist and Sumter High School art teacher Heidi Adler and some of her students will guide younger attendees in a hands-on art project using recyclable materials. “There will be food and drink available from Mike Dellinger of the Farm Store,” Kennedy said, “and he will set up a small farmer’s market and do demonstrations. He’ll be cooking some organic foods, and people will be able to buy some of his or-

ganic vegetables. People from local farms will have some of their vegetables for sale, and they’ll be giving samples.” Several of the vendors will also be selling their wares, Kennedy said. Sumter School District Public Information Coordinator Mary Sheridan has again organized the entertainment, Kennedy said, offering a chance for people to hear and see the outstanding talents in local schools. The schedule includes: Earth Day Entertainment 9 a.m. — Shaw Heights 9:30 a.m. — Crestwood drum line 10 a.m. — R.E. Davis 10:30 a.m. — Crestwood 11 a.m. — Ebenezer/Hillcrest In conjunction with Earth Day, Sumter Green will hold its annual truck load plant sale. Kennedy said the group will offer a wide variety of plants from locally owned Rogers Greenhouse at special low prices. Members of the group that works to keep Sumter green and beautiful will be set up in the green space at the corner of West Liberty Street and Bland Avenue, adjacent to the Earth Day site. All proceeds will benefit Sumter Green. Earth Day was founded 46 years ago by the late Gaylord Nelson, former Wisconsin senator, following the massive 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara,

California. He built a coalition of 85 staffers around the nation and inspired more than 20 million Americans to demonstrate to raise consciousness of the dangers human beings were doing to the planet. Earth Day 1970, the first, was a non-partisan event, uniting politicians, students, environmental protesters and other concerned citizens for the common cause of saving the planet from our own abuse and pollution. The events of that day and the coalition of groups and people from all walks of life directly inspired the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. In 1990, Earth Day became a global observance, encouraging recycling and other environmentally friendly, or green, events and projects. Nelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his efforts by President Bill Clinton. Admission to Earth Day at Swan Lake is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. To learn more about Sumter’s Earth Day, visit the websites http://www.sumtersc. gov/sumter-green.aspx and http://www.sumtersc.gov/ earth-day.aspx.

Mystery plant: Please don’t pick the tiaras BY JOHN NELSON Curator, USC Herbarium

ral parts of our landscape and left alone in the wild. The rest of the field trip was basiThe Queen is the only person who cally snake-less and was devoted to can put on a tiara with one hand, an incredible display of native plant while walking down stairs. — attributed to Princess Margaret species, all at a place called Flat Creek Heritage Preserve. The mystery plant featured this Sometimes when you go into a week is a resident of shady, cool, forest, you see flowers. Sometimes damp slopes, often in rocky woods you see snakes. Sometimes you see near creeks. The plants commonly both, if you’re lucky. Not too long form clumps, and sometimes they ago during a field trip in Lancaster produce runners. All the leaves are County, here in the upper part of basal and coarsely toothed, resemSouth Carolina, I saw a canebrake rattlesnake — a big one, about 4-feet bling those of a maple. Flower stalks arise about a foot or so, forming long. He or she was a beautiful aniprominent wand-like racemes with mal, very impressive, all stretched out quietly in the sun. It ignored us star-like white blooms, each with five showy sepals and petals. Ten for as long as possible, and eventustamens will be found in each flower. ally started rattling, the sound like After blooming, each flower will a high-pitched buzz, something like form an asymmetric capsule. Being cicadas very close up, even after it a capsule, it will break open, of crawled off into the woods and disappeared, allowing us to drive past. course. After it does a somewhat circular portion remains on the Unforgettable! (To see an image online, go to http://www.flickr.com/ stem, and this portion strikes some people as a little tiara. (I’m not makphotos/32998163@N00/83118951/ ). ing this up.) Now, a number of snake species This plant occurs from eastern are declining in the Southeast, due Canada to Wisconsin, and then in part to indiscriminate killing. Of down the Appalachians into the course, some species are venomous Deep South, in the piedmont as well and therefore dangerous, but all snakes should be respected as natu- as the mountains. It has several

close relatives in the western U.S. and one or two in Asia. Our mystery plant is a big hit with gardeners, because it does well in shady, damp situations. Gardeners will note that this plant looks a lot like the popular alumroots, in the genus Heuchera. Our mystery plant is in fact related to alumroot, but is placed in a different genus. Both are members of the plant family named Saxifragaceae. So, dear friends: two wonderful aspects of our natural landscapes — flowers and snakes. Wherever you might be planning a field trip to see some, remember not to pick the wildflowers and to leave all the snakes alone. After all, it’s their house, not yours. Answer: “Foamflower,” Tiarella cordifolia John Nelson is the curator of the A.C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a public service, the Herbarium offers free plant idenPHOTO PROVIDED tifications. For more information, The mystery plant featured this week is a resident visit www.herbarium.org or call of shady, cool, damp slopes, often in rocky woods (803) 777-8196, or email nelson@sc. near creeks. edu.

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Sharp idea makes the cut Daniel’s Lawn Care owner, Startup Weekend winner will soon begin selling edging blade BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com

viding a service are completely different, but Lyles got a head start on preparing the sales aspect after ataniel Lyles, tending the event. owner of Daniel’s He credits the success of his product pitch to the Lawn Care, plans hardworking team he was to add retail to his propart of. “We had an amazing fessional experience after team,” he said. “I got really his team was voted winlucky.” The Golden Edge team ner of Sumter’s first consisted of Matthew Morse, Startup Weekend in FebLamar Bennett, Amy Stenger, Jennifer Voss, ruary. Diane Fulcher and Lyles. Lyles said the team worked The entrepreneurial event provides individuals with an on the product presentation until the college’s facility opportunity to present a business model for a product closed, and some members even continued to work or service to established when they went home. business owners for a prize In just one weekend, the package. team created a brand, a webLyles came up with the site, a Facebook page and idea for his patented edger logo for the product, he said. blade, a carbide-tip blade Lyles said he will keep coated in zinc, called the those things as he enters the Golden Edge, while he was world of sales. thinking of ways to make a He plans to longer-lasting have an order edger blade. of 3,000 According FIND OUT MORE blades availto goldenedge. able for purcom, the webchase on his site for the website withproduct, carin the next bide is less week or so. likely to He hopes to break and desell his prodform, while uct to industhe zinc protrial landtects the scaping comblade from To request services from Daniel’s panies and corrosion. Lawn Care, call (803) 968-4185. eventually Once you For more information about the sell the blades work a corner Golden Edge, visit goldenedge. in other off a standard com. areas. blade, it stops Although working, he he is excited said. to start marketing his prodLyles said the new edger uct on a larger scale, Lyles’ blade worked better than he ultimate goal is to focus on would have thought once he lawn care. He started his began to test it out on the lawn care business when he job. One Golden Edge blade can last at least 50 times lon- was in college as a way to cover basic expenses. It ger than a traditional edger grew and became more sucblade, he said. cessful over time, he said. Lyles started selling the Daniel’s Lawn Care proGolden Edge to friends and others in the lawn care busi- vides services for residential and commercial properties. ness and now plans to exPrices vary, Lyles said. pand his customer base. He said customers can call The desire to sell his prodfor basic services which inuct to the general public led clude mowing, edging, weedLyles to attend Sumter’s ing and surface cleaning Startup Weekend event held with a leaf blower. at the Advanced ManufacServices can also be custuring Technology Training tomized to fit a customer’s Center. request, he said. Selling a product and pro-

PHOTOS BY KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Trey Bryan uses the edging blade designed by Daniel Lyles which efficiently cuts through grass in a single pass. His team was voted the winner of Startup Weekend in February for the design.

Lyles, right, shows off the edger blade he patented and will soon be selling.

How much auto insurance do you need? BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com When you buy a car, whether new or used, the state of South Carolina requires that you have certain automobile insurance. There are many kinds of insurance, but you might not need all of them. So, how do you decide? A sit-down consultation with an agent from a reputable auto insurance company is probably your best bet, said Charles Bostic of State Farm. “You can search the Internet,” he said. “Companies with a rating of A+ or better by A.M. Best (Consumer Insurance Center) are those that can be considered superior.” After obtaining information at ambest.com or the S.C. Department of Insurance website, you can narrow your prospects. The minimum insurance an owner is required to have by the state of S.C. is liability, often referred to as 25/50/25 by agents. Bostic explained this refers to $25,000 for one person you have injured in a wreck, $50,000 is for two or more people injured and $25,000 is for property damage. Is this enough? Bostic said if injuries and damage exceed those amounts, the effect could be financially devastating for the driver at fault. “The insurance company will only

pay those amounts,” he said. “If the damages exceed the limits of your coverage, you’re liable for the rest. You could lose all your assets, your net worth.” It’s advisable to purchase all the liability insurance you feel you can afford, Bostic said. If your car is financed, he said, your lien holder will most likely require that you have additional coverage — collision and comprehensive at the least. Bostic explained these. • Collision pays for damages to your own covered car if it overturns or strikes another vehicle or object; the higher your deductible, the lower your premium, but the higher your deductible, the more you must pay out of pocket when you make a claim. • Comprehensive pays for damage to your car in case it’s stolen, damaged by hail, fire, flood, vandalism, etc., or if you hit an animal. It can also pay toward a rental vehicle while you’re without your own. No deductible is required. Other (optional) insurance coverage might include: • Uninsured motor vehicle — pays if you’re hit by someone with no insurance; • Underinsured motor vehicle — pays when person who hits you has insurance that’s inadequate to cover

your damages, injuries; • Emergency road service; • Car rental and travel expenses; and • Death, dismemberment and loss of sight as result of car accident. Bostic said one “common misconception about auto insurance is the term ‘full coverage.’ That’s slang or a generic term for having collision, comprehensive and liability coverage. People might assume they’re covered completely in all situations, for example, hitting someone intentionally, locking their keys in the car or running into a tree because they want a paint job.” How does an insurance agent calculate your coverage needs and premiums? Bostic explained that auto insurance rates are decided by such factors as: • The year, make and model of your vehicle; • How you drive, how far you drive a year; and • Driving record and age of driver. In calculating your “insurance score,” he said, some companies also look at credit score, aspects of credit, whether you own or rent your home, how long you’ve been driving, marital status and more. “Every company has its proprietary model,” Bostic said. Can you do anything to reduce your costs? Bostic said, “You can set your de-

ductible higher — the more (financial) risk you take, the lower your premium. Also, most companies offer ‘tenure discounts’ — the longer you’ve been with them, the lower your premium. Some offer (first-time) accident and ticket forgiveness for safe drivers.” In addition, there are some discounts (usually 10 percent for three years) for certain qualified adult driver training; e.g., the AARP Smart Driver Course for drivers age 50 and older — locally, call the Shepherd’s Center of Sumter at (803) 773-1944 for information on three upcoming classes. Other discount possibilities include multi-vehicle coverage and “bundling” home and car insurance. Shopping companies for the lowest premiums should not be the only consideration in purchasing auto insurance, Bostic said. He advises motorists to be sure their agent and claim adjuster are accessible and available. If you do have an accident, whether it’s your fault or not, he said. “It’s to your advantage to contact the police and check to see if there are neutral witnesses (rather than passengers in involved vehicles),” Bostic said. “This can strengthen the report.” For more information about automobile insurance, visit the state website http://1.usa.gov/1Y4nhwU.

STOCKS: THE MARKET WEEKLY REVIEW

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THE SUMTER ITEM MARRIAGE LICENSES • Michael Lavern Coard and Mary Ann Ray • Christopher Ennis Ramirez and Staci Lea Wolff • Samuel Harvey Thompson and Tina Marie Barkley • Andrea Nicole Parsley and Kristin Ann Armstrong • Sean McEleveen of Wedgefield and Kathy Anitra Creer • John Leon Hall Jr. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Shirley Lorraine Sapp of Atlanta • Allen Leon Wise and Vikki Hougland Vause-Duggin, both of Wedgefield • Bradley Todd Ellis and Stephanie Renee Bishop, both of Dalzell • Victor Gonzalo Flores Ricardez and Erika Munoz Manzanares • David William Estridge and Nicole Iglecias Cepeda • Nickholas Alexander Leyja and Kayla Nicole Larios • James Henry Brogdon and Lakendra Graham • Jason Ronald Neville and Melissa Renae Croft • John Stephen Keffer and Susan Rider McLeod • Robert Tyrone Soloman and Tasha Lashay Green • Edward Reed Jr. and Paula Michelle Rhodes • Christopher Leon Barfield and Brittany Leigh Johnson

BUILDING PERMITS • Tasha Y.N. Gardner, owner and contractor, 6 Yeadon St., $700 (four feet wood / chain link fence / columns, residential). • Carolina Investment Corp. / Joh, owner, John Barcello, contractor, 418 N. Salem Ave., $450 (residential demolition of two story wood frame house, residential). • Sumter County, owner, Southern Roofing Services, contractor, 141 N. Main St., $189,500 (recovering of old roof with new Durolast roof, commercial). • James Solodria, owner, Anthony Myers, contractor, 3760 Myrtle Beach Highway (mobile home, residential). • West Land Co. (a South Carolina limited), owner, F&T Lawn Care & Demolition, contractor, 710 Omarest Drive, $2,500 (residential demolition of mobile home, residential). • Garner Windell, owner, Larry E. Timmons, contractor, 40 Pioneer Court, $5,000 (install metal roof, residential). • Ella and Willie Hopkins, owners, Nunnery Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 1265 Warwick Drive, $12,650 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Aaron Green, owner, Lynn J. Verzwyvelt dba Southeastern Roof, contractor, 8 Garrett St., $4,800 (reroof, residential). • M&M Mobile Homes Inc., owner, Leon Mims, contractor, 4905 Significant Drive (mobile home, residential); M&M Mobile Homes Inc., owner, Leon Mims, contractor, 20 Caraway Court (mobile home, residential). • Anjanette and Shannon D. Long, owners, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 40 Heyward St., $3,750 (install new roof, residential). • Black River Economic Development Corp., owner, Neocom Solutions LLC, contractor, 902 Electric Drive, $25,000 (add / replace antennas, RRU’s and fiber lines, commercial). • Henry Jr. and Pearl H. Hunter, owners, Shelwood China, contractor, 4090 Horatio-Hagood Road, Horatio, $6,000 (reroof only, residential). • Charles W. and Katherine B. James, owners, Shelwood China, contractor, 1118 Montana Drive, $3,000 (reroof only, residential). • Londos W. Scott, owner and contractor, 129 Nash St., $2,878 (replace windows, residential). • Robert L. and Linda R. Grant, owners, Dee & Gee Builders LLC, contractor, 360 Stillwater Court, $3,800 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Leon and Patricia R. Gass, owners, Dee & Gee Builders LLC, contractor, 614 Atlantic St., $1,800 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Anne Marie Crowe, owner, David Windham Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 30 Saratoga St., $7,000 (reroof, residential). • Wilber Lee Jeffcoat Jr. and Marg, owners, Gibson Builders, contractor, 508 W. Hampton Ave., $4,000 (roof repair — like for like, residential). • James Douglas Compton, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 6410 Cougar Way, Wedgefield, $2,750 (install new roof, residential). • David F. and Ruth E. Martin, owners, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 2762 Powhatan Drive, $8,000 (install new roof — no shop, residential). • James M. and Tonya L. Barkley, owners, William F. Shipley III, contractor, 4265 Woodfield Court, 1,287 heated square feet and 200 unheated square feet, $120,000 (new modular dwelling, residential). • Emma T. McClure, owner and contractor, 19 Briarwood Drive, $2,000 (flood damage repairs / floors / walls / electric / plumbing, residential). • George K. and Susan R. McGregor, owners, Mount Valley Construction Inc., contractor, 330 W. Calhoun St., $1,500 (foundation repair, residential). • Oliver and Sharonlyn M. Polk, owners, John Porter Jr. dba JP & Son Construction, contractor, 772 Redstone Drive, $4,500 (repair floor in sunroom to match kitchen, residential). • Yalena N. Walker / Dennis J. Pri, owners, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 1245 Pawnshop Circle, Lot 44 (mobile home, residential). • Jessie Bryant, owner, Baxley’s Bestway

PUBLIC RECORD Transportation, contractor, 369 Pioneer Drive / 10 Pioneer Court (mobile home, residential). • Brett E. and Ruth A. Crannell, owners, Dylon Graham dba Graham Construction, contractor, 920 Muirfield Court, 336 unheated square feet, $10,000 (detached garage, residential). • Walter T. and Loretta G. Mixon, owners, Culler Enterprises dba Culler Roofing, contractor, 3175 Deer Track Circle, Dalzell, $8,100 (reroof shingles, residential). • Marlene D. and James R. Minton, owners, Dylon Graham dba Graham Construction, contractor, 735 Breezybay Lane, 416 heated square feet and 416 unheated square feet, $35,000 (detached pool house and garage, residential). • Richard Keith Maklary, owner and contractor, 6440 Gulledge Road, Wedgefield, 228 heated square feet, $10,000 (add a downstairs bath, residential). • Sumter Properties LLC, owner, Sam Avins Construction, contractor, 105 E. Wesmark Blvd., $10,000 (commercial demolition, commercial). • Justin Dean and Nancy Erica Muir, owners, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 305 Trillium Lane, $6,840 (install new roof — no shop, residential). • Dagoberto Zaragoza, owner, Jacob Randall, contractor, 516 Hannah Court (mobile home, residential). • Ronald Eugene and Betty Halley, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2386 Raccoon Road, Dalzell, $7,310 (reroof shingles, residential). • Benjamin Lawrence Estate, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2446 Drexel Drive, Dalzell, $5,815 (reroof shingles, residential). • William C. and Helga R. Miller, owners, Richard H. Nelson, contractor, 3630 Camden Highway, Dalzell, $4,254 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Wesley C. Jr. and Robin A. Murphy, owners, Richard H. Nelson, contractor, 217 Cuttino Road, $4,200 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Louise Morgan, owner, Larry E. Timmons, contractor, 719 S. Guignard Drive, $4,900 (install metal roof, residential). • Heirs of Willie James Sweat and, owner, Larry E. Timmons, contractor, 100 Fagan St., $4,000 (install metal roof, residential). • Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 338 Aberlour Drive, 2,818 heated square feet and 369 unheated square feet, $101,223 (new dwelling, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 331 Aberlour Drive, 1,866 heated square feet and 382 unheated square feet, $86,836 (new dwelling, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 330 Aberlour Drive, 1,661 heated square feet and 424 unheated square feet, $89,124 (new dwelling, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner and contractor, 334 Aberlour Drive, 1,861 heated square feet and 363 unheated square feet, $90,131 (new dwelling, residential). • Great Southern Homes Inc., owner, Total Interiors and More, contractor, 338 Aberlour Drive, $2,000 (six feet wood fence, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner, Total Interiors and More, contractor, 331 Aberlour Drive, $2,000 (six feet wood fence, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner, Total Interiors and More, contractor, 330 Aberlour Drive, $2,000 (six feet wood fence, residential); Great Southern Homes Inc., owner, Total Interiors and More, contractor, 334 Aberlour Drive, $2,000 (six feet wood fence, residential). • William E. Deaton, owner and contractor, 9 Tanager Trail, $2,000 (eight feet vinyl fence, residential). • Donald J. and Joyce B. Cann, owners, James Daniel Burleson, contractor, 115 W. Calhoun St. (113), $5,500 (attached elevated deck, residential). • Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 1732 Ruger Drive, 1,706 heated square feet and 569 unheated square feet, $146,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 160 Nautical Drive, 3,349 heated square feet and 1,035 unheated square feet, $298,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 66 Masters Drive, 2,274 heated square feet and 653 unheated square feet, $170,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 273 Masters Drive, 2,484 heated square feet and 592 unheated square feet, $172,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 115 Nautical Drive, 2,869 heated square feet and 914 unheated square feet, $261,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 2265 Canadiangeese Drive, 3,419 heated square feet and 689 unheated square feet, $258,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 1738 Ruger Drive, 2,364 heated square feet and 580 unheated square feet, $161,000 (new dwelling, residential); Mungo Homes, owner and contractor, 2200 Watersong Run, 3,645 heated square feet and 611 unheated square feet, $289,000 (new dwelling, residential). • Lonnie L. Hinson, owner, Sam Avins Construction, contractor, 3341 Cains Mill Road (3331), $7,200 (new roof, residential). • Lecher Holding LLC, owner, Hawkins and Kolb Construction Co., contractor, 3440 Declaration Blvd., $50,000 (replace store front door only / paint / floor covering, commercial). • James B. and Kathy S. Cole, owners, J. Henry McLeod Jr. dba McLeod Landscaping, contractor, 4984 Cotton Acres Road, $480 (repair one window sill / two sheets siding / replace handrail on front steps, residential). • Roger E. and Violet M. Wise, owners,

Roger E. Wise, contractor, 3155 Explorer Drive, Dalzell, 500 unheated square feet, $3,500 (attached 16x34 deck on back of brick home, residential). • Laurie C. Brown, owner, Ruben Quality Builders, contractor, 1280 Florence Highway (1270), $61,000 (renovations to existing bathroom, residential). • Paulina Contreras, owner and contractor, 403 Wise Drive, $4,000 (replace roof and repair electrical, residential). • Joseph A. Jr. and Dorothy Waldron, owners, Joseph A. Waldron, contractor, 2055 Bethel Church Road, $2,000 (four feet chain link fence, residential). • Kelvin Williams, owner and contractor, 611 S. Harvin St., $750 (interior paint / repair back porch, residential). • Hampton and Maggie M. McMillan, owners, Shelwood China, contractor, 2225 W. Brewington Road, $7,000 (porch top with glass, residential). • Marion and Leona Butler, owners, Shelwood China, contractor, 4070 Horatio-Hagood Road, Horatio, $7,000 (reroof only, residential). • Michael D. and Robin E. Williams, owners, Culler Enterprises dba Culler Roofing, contractor, 110 Gleaton Ave., $7,450 (reroof shingles, residential). • Bible Fellowship Church, owner, Atkins Roofing & Maintenance LLC, contractor, 227 Broad St. (231), $30,700 (complete reroof / new R-20 insulation and 60 ml tpo, commercial). • RNK Investment Properties LLC, owner, Julius David Gainey dba Dream Builder, contractor, 2793 Moss Creek Drive, Dalzell, $6,500 (replace shingles — repair roof, residential). • Richard W. and Sharon L. Geddings, owners, Wayne Geddings, contractor, 4300 Kangaroo Lane, Pinewood, $1,500 (detached 24x24 shop, residential). • B&K Investment Co., owner, Southern Roofing Services, contractor, 1024 Broad St., $38,500 (reroof, commercial). • Theresa M. Essen, owner and contractor, 2200 Nettles Road, $3,000 (residential demolition — five car detached garage, residential); Theresa M. Essen, owner and contractor, 2200 Nettles Road, $300 (residential demolition — pole barn, residential). • Matthew D. Gaulke, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 526 Winn St., $11,460 (reroof — shingles, residential). • Patrick N. and Crystal M. Stehley, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 4240 Excursion Drive, Dalzell, $8,117 (reroof — shingles, residential). • Sarah L. Wortherly, owner, Clarence Michael Osteen, contractor, 206 Wright St., $4,945 (tear off / reshingle, residential). • Jesse McLeod, owner, J. Henry McLeod Jr. dba McLeod Landscaping, contractor, 3255 Starks Ferry Road, $550 (replace back steps / header over bay window, residential). • Ruby J. Carter, owner, McIntosh and Sons Construction, contractor, 2930 Danville Lane, $4,975 (tear off and reroof, residential). • Jerome J. and Gloria S. Domrese, owners, Loyd Webb, contractor, 1004 Heather Lane, $80,000 (flood damage repairs / sheetrock / insulation and electrical, residential). • Adarryll Caron and Kimb Crawford, owners, America’s Home Place Inc., contractor, 4080 Horatio-Hagood Road, Horatio, 2,710 heated square feet and 886 unheated square feet, $249,047.90 (new dwelling, residential). • Jimmie Dow, owner, Cherokee Builders LLC, contractor, 4755 Patriot Parkway, 572 unheated square feet, $4,650 (detached storage building, residential). • H.L. Wescott III, owner, Hardee Construction Co. Inc., contractor, 45 W. Wesmark Blvd. (41), $10,000 (commercial demolition — 30 feet rear of building and interior, commercial). • Debra Y. Sisson, owner, Callen Construction, contractor, 1953 McCrays Mill Road (1955-57), $4,250 (replace roof on front half of building, commercial). • Edward and Easter Cantey, owners, Easter Canty, contractor, 1620 Condor Drive, Wedgefield, $785.93 (top on existing porch, residential). • Gregory Don Griffin, owner, James P. Dennis, contractor, 2230 Bethel Church Road, 1,200 unheated square feet, $19,000 (detached post frame metal building, residential). • Truitt J. McNair, owner, Harvey McDonald, contractor, 3370 Myrtle Beach Highway (mobile home, residential). • Phillip A. Baird and Ellen Lavezz, owners, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 3113 Pawleys Lane, $21,000 (swimming pool, residential). • Paul J. and Maria Irene Dunlap, owners, Waterworks LLC, contractor, 2835 Joyce St., $40,155.26 (swimming pool, residential). • Michael A. and Patricia B. Walters, owners, Waterworks LLC, contractor, 2825 Casey Lane, $38,583.26 (swimming pool, residential). • Ruby M. and Willard Scott, owners, Latasha S. Wells, contractor, 113 G St., $1,000 (residential demolition of mobile home, residential). • James Alexis Smith, owner, James Miller Construction, contractor, 140 Pinnacle Court, $7,000 (new roof, residential). • Jennica Smith, owner, James Miller Construction, contractor, 1820 W. Oakland Ave., $3,800 (new roof, residential). • Craig A. and Maria P. Mathes, owners, LG Dirtbusters LLC, contractor, 2870 Bend-K Drive, Dalzell, 1,230 unheated square feet, $12,000 (slab only for future detached garage, residential). • Creech Family Limited Partnership, owner, William Lee dba Lee’s Roofing Co., contractor, 104 McQueen St., $3,800 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Nira Daniels, owner, Charpy’s Pool Service, contractor, 4157 S. Lake Cherryvale Drive, $22,000 (swimming pool, residential). • Terry S. Newman, owner, Nunnery

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Roofing & Remodeling, contractor, 5444 Plantation Drive, $4,500 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Santee Lynches Regional Development, owner, Envirodemo Contractors, contractor, 627 S. Sumter St., $8,708 (residential demolition of one story dwelling, residential). • Church Faith Associate Reformed, owner, James Miller Construction, contractor, 229 Wildwood Ave., $4,700 (new roof, residential). • Deloris Sinkler, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 290 Gamble St., $3,800 (install new roof — no shop, residential). • Sharon E. McIntyre, owner, Timothy Kelley dba Kelley Construction, contractor, 1370 Winkles Road (1360), $7,330 (install new roof — no shop, residential). • Kenneth H. and Debra L. Morris, owners, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 3140 Segars Circle, Dalzell, $5,110 (reroof dwelling — shingles, residential). • Marcia R. Baker, owner, Square It Up Roofing Inc., contractor, 2242 Garrison St., $4,480 (reroof — shingles, residential). • Clark Lethalie Kathy, owner, Triple R Construction LLC, contractor, 377 Griffin Lane, $3,050 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Marva R. Howard, owner, Cwall Lyons dba C&L Co. Corp., contractor, 4435 Bigum St., Dalzell, $4,400 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Linda Sanders, owner, Ken Co Homes, contractor, 290 Hess Lane (mobile home, residential). • Laxmi Capital LLC, owner, JJ Hardee Construction and Design, contractor, 2480 S.C. 261 South, Wedgefield, $8,500 (replace shingle roof with metal roof, commercial). • Jesse McLeod dba Vestco, owner, J. Henry McLeod Jr. dba Mcleod Landscaping, contractor, 1105 Island Drive, $650 (replace front and back steps, residential). • Isaiah S. and Hattie M. Hicks, owners, Donnie Crooks dba Dee Cee Construction, contractor, 1938 Georgianna Drive, 336 heated square feet, $52,000 (add handicap bathroom / sunroom / bedroom / ramp, residential). • Bruce H. Peavy, owner, Cherokee Builders LLC, contractor, 3125 Tamarah Way, 744 unheated square feet, $10,000 (enclosed detached garage, residential). • Normie M. Walcott (lifetime estate), owner, Cwall Lyons dba C&L Co. Corp., contractor, 1150 Morris Way Drive, $4,800 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Palmer Theodis trustee of trus, owner, Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor, 32 Runnymede Blvd., $13,390.21 (two window replacements and two patio door replacements, residential). • Connie Nelson Wilson et al, owner, Servpro of Sumter, contractor, 1006 Truitt St., $7,435.85 (commercial demolition, asbestos removal, commercial). • Robert W. Walton Jr. and Bradley, owners, J. Henry McLeod Jr. dba McLeod Landscaping, contractor, 404 Loring Drive, $1,700 (replace shingles, residential). • Paul Hardy, owner, Tim Alsbrooks, contractor, 14 Dew St., $2,800 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Jesse E. McLeod, owner, J. Henry McLeod Jr. dba McLeod Landscaping, contractor, 557 W. Hampton Ave. (555), $2,800 (repair metal roof / kitchen floor / replace 10 windows / steps / front porch, residential). • Southland Properties of Sumter, owner, J. Henry McLeod Jr. dba McLeod Landscaping, contractor, 890 Furman Drive, $350 (replace back steps, residential). • Winnie Jernigan Johnson (lifetime estate), owner, Frank’s Roofing, contractor, 815 Pudding Swamp Road, Lynchburg, $3,500 (reroof, residential). • BPD Sumter LLC, owner, Davie Construction Co. Inc., contractor, 1177 Broad St., 9,600 heated square feet, $805,000 (shell building for future three tenants, commercial). • Jessica C. Ray, owner, Orangeburg Repo Center LLC, contractor, 715 Point Drive (mobile home, residential). • Franklin D. Bennett, owner and contractor, 1106 Daisy Drive, $4,000 (replace shingles, residential). • Thomas C. Sorenson, owner, Jonathan Brent Waynick dba JBW Properties, contractor, 30 Winchester Court, $3,250 (new roof — roof only, residential). • Nathaniel Howard, owner and contractor, 168 Community St., $2,500 (roof repairs, residential). • Norman E. Brown, owner, Callen Construction, contractor, 418 W. Calhoun St., $13,100 (replace existing roof on house only, residential). • Michael L. and Connie L. Meldrim, owners, Ram Jack of South Carolina Inc., contractor, 47 Fort Sullivan Circle, Dalzell, $9,715 (foundation repair, residential). • Edwin A. Jones, owner, James P. Dennis, contractor, 115 East Ave. N., Pinewood, 1,200 unheated square feet, $19,950 (detached storage / shop building, residential). • Mitzi H. Bethea, owner, Robert Burleson, contractor, 40 Barnette Drive, $10,300 (remove deck / install cabinets / roof / siding / sand floors, residential). • Lamb Investments LLC, owner, Simpson Construction, contractor, 2110 Tudor St. (2114), $7,200 (new roof, residential). • James R. II and Janet L. Young, owners, Cary Reconstruction Co. LLC, contractor, 2380 Paper Birch Ave., $5,700 (remove / replace shingles, residential). • Dixie Properties LLC, owner, Robert T. Dubose, contractor, 143 Milton Road, $1,300 (shingle roof, residential). • Jennifer Walker, owner, Land Roofing Co., contractor, 409 Church St., $8,950 (remove / replace shingles, residential).

THE ITEM

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016

If You Want Your Home SOLD, C Mack Kolb 803-491-5409

Gwen Lee 803-460-9154

Mary Alice Beatson 803-491-4969

Retta Sanders 803-968-3925

Agent of the Month for March...Top Sale

890 ANDIRON DR.

890 Andiron Dr. Pristine 6BR/4.5BA executive home w/ all the custom details! Family rm, HW floors, master suite, game rm, frnt & bk porch ,pool,spa & fountain. $485,000 Call Susan Weston @ 803-464-5900

3025 ASHLYNN WAY

$164,900. 3BR/2.5BA spacious, all brick home in Meadowcroft subdivision. Large kitchen, family room and master bedroom. Must see! Call Tina Ashley at 803609-8628

18 ENGLISH STREET

$135,000. Popular Alice Drive Schools. 3BR/2BA w/bonus rm that can be used as an office, gym or children’s playroom. FLR, DR, laminate flooring, Family rm. Call Renee Baird @ 803-491-5409

320 ADAMS

$96,000. GREAT CURB APPEAL.CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO ALICE DR SCHOOLS, SHOPPING AND MUCH MORE.3 BEDROOMS,2 BATHS,KITCHEN,DINING RM,DEN,LIVING RM AND UTILITY RM, CALL JESSICA @ 803-468-6324

3725 DELAWARE DRIVE

4BR/2BA mobile home sitting on over an acre. Privacy fence with large workshop in back. $85,000 Call Jessica Pomichalek @ 803-468-6324

2180 WATERSONG

$380,172. 5BR/3.5BA .The Patterson C plan by Mungo! Huge MBR w/sitting rm. Gourmet island kitchen, quartz ctrtops, SS Appl. FR w/FP, 3 Car Gar. Call Reggie @ 312-5961

1790 ANBURN DRIVE

$128,500. Immaculate 4BR/2BA home. New roof! Motivated seller, big back yard, Must see!! Call Pamela Leonardi @ 702-266-7450

2791 FOXCROFT CIRCLE

New 3BR/2BA, split plan, 1,540 sqft, 2 car garage, granite, wood laminate floors, cathedral, smooth ceilings. $142,500 Call Susan Weston @ 803-464-5900.

11 COULTER DR.

$55,000. Delightfully cozy home in quiet neighborhood, 2 bed, 1 bath, open floor plan, house has been freshly painted, large fenced in back yard, perfect starter home. A must see, priced to sell!!! Call Jessica @ 803-468-6324

2845 BISMUTH DR. N.

In Hunters Crossing $200,858. 3BR/2.5 BA The Palmer C by Mungo! Two story traditional home, Dbl porch, FDR, Lg kitchen & Bkfast area, Office, Lg master suite & Bath. Call Tina @ 803-609-8628

4580 E. BREWINGTON RD.

$349,900. 19.52 acres w/4,796 sqft. Completely renovated home. 5BR/3BA, wood, granite, new baths and updated kitchen. A must see!! Call Susan Weston @ 803-464-5900

955 CORMIER DR.

In Stafford Meadows $199,000. The Jamison A by MUNGO! Two story home , open floor plan, hardwoods throughout, lg center island, eat in, granite, SS, sodded yard, Must see! Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

241 MASTERS DRIVE

$179,500. Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA, 2 Story home in Pocalla Springs. SS appliances, HW floors, Granite Countertops, covered back patio and much more! Call Reggie @ 803312-5961.

1835 CANBERRA

$156,000. 3BR/2BA home in Williamsburg SD. 1,803 sqft. Open Split Floor plan, lg eat in/dining w/ bkfast bar. Roomy MBR/BA, scr. porch above ground pool. Call Gwen @ 460-9154

1098 COUNTRY CLUB LANE

$224,999 Beautiful 4BR/3BA home in Country Club Estates-Manning. 3,210 sqft, beautifully landscaped w/ inground pool. Perfect for entertaining. Call Gwen @ 803-460-9154

1430 BROADWATER

Beautiful 4BR/3.5BA home in Stillwater Subdivision. Custom Kitchen w/granite countertops, tile backsplash, 10ft ceilings, 3 car gar. & much more! $525,000 Call Mack @ 803-491-5409

3304 LEE ALTMAN

$109,900 3BR/2BA. Newly renovated in Excellent Condition. Garage, new carpet & paint. Lg fenced back yard. Storage bldg. Great starter home! Call Mary Alice to see @ 491-4969

880 CORMIER DRIVE

In Stafford Meadows. $199,900. Brand new 4BR/2.5BA The Langford B by Mungo ! Open Floor plan, Large FR, arched entry, granite, SS, Hardwood floors throughout, lots of upgrades! Call Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

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860 CORMIER DRIVE

$219,900. 5BR/3.5BA. Beatuiful Southerland C by Mungo! Family friendly open flr plan, FDR w/coffered ceilings, SS appl., HW flrs, Granite, Office space, landscaped. Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

2409 HUNT CLUB RD.

$79,900 3BR/2BA brick home. Excellent for first time buyer. Spacious LR, DR w/FP. Lg kitchen. Appliances convey. Tiled Bathrooms. Close to Shaw. Call Tina @ 609-8628.

115 W. FOXWORTH MILL RD.

Large home on 2.36 acres in a country setting. $204,900. Call Renee @ 803-491-8023.

229 MASONCROFT

$203,000. 3BR/2.5BA, 2965 Charming custom ranch w/2965 sqft. Hardwoods, granite, 3FP, 3LR, screened porch, huge deck overlooking private fenced bk yd. Call Susan Weston @ 464-5900

940 CORMIER DRIVE

$206,900. 4BR/2.5BA The Richardson C by Mungo! Great floor plan w/large FR, gas log FP, sunroom, Hw floors, SS appliances, Granite, FDR w/coffered ceilings. Call Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

1776 GLENMORANGIE

$181,300. 3BR/2.5BA The Jamison built by Mungo! Large FR, Hw floors, kitchen w/bar & island overlooking LR, Granite, SS appl. MBR w/private bath. Call Pamela Leonardi 702-266-5961

41 HIGHLAND AVE.

Nice 2BR/1BA brick home. LR w/FP, FR, kitchen, laundry room, newly remodeled bathroom, painted completely on inside. Pretty HW floors. $48,000. Call Mary Alice 803-491-4969.

20 EVENINGSHADE LANE

$289,000. New Custom 4BR/3BA, 2,735 sqft home with large rooms. Huge porch, split plan, wood floors, Gourmet kitchen, large pantry. Call Susan Miller @7206066

945 CORMIER DR.

$194,900. 4BR/2BA The Dalton D by Mungo. Open Floor plan w/eat in kitchen and FR. Granite, SS appliances, HW floors, landscaped . Located in Stafford Meadows. Call Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

2120 GREENVILLE CIRCLE

$124,500 3BR/2BA totally renovated brick home. New roof, new hardware, tile, carpet and fresh paint throughout. Very nice home! Call Tina Ashley @ 803-609-8628

2124 JAMES LOOP RD.

Manning. Very nice 4BR/3BA Horton DW w/add on. 3,000+ sqft on Birch Branch. New vinyl siding, windows, metal roof. All furniture stays! $249,900 Call Mary Alice @ 803-491-4969.

2165 INDIANGRASS

$239,270. 4BR/2.5BA beautiful brick home in the newest phase of Beach Forest! Comm. Pool & Clubhouse! Hwd floors throughout, SS appl., granite, oak stairway! Call Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

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1055 WELLINGTON RD.

$74,500 3BR/2BA Brick home. Screened in front porch & deck on back, fenced in yard. All appliances convey. Don’t miss this one! Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961

4540 LESLIE DRIVE

3BR/2BA home. Perfect for investors. Over 1,800 sqft on .71 of an acre. House needs some work. $58,000. Call Jessica Pomichalek @ 803-468-6324

2135 INDIANGRASS COVE

$258,900. 5BR/3.5 BA. Roland E plan by Mungo! Large island in kitchen, granite, SS appl., FDR w/FP, huge Master suite, Flex screened in back porch. Call Tina @ 803-609-8628

84 MASTERS DRIVE

In Pocalla Subdivision. $188,600. 5BR/2.5BA .The Victor B, built by Mungo, Americas best builder. Lg Master BR downstairs, Granite, SS appliances, Music port. Perfect for entertaining! Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961

5530 PERSHING DRIVE

$229,000. Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA , 2,995 sqft Brunswick II home w/natural gas heat, water heater, Fireplace, fenced yard, granite, wood, Master on the 1st floor and more! Call Susan Weston at 803-464-5900

3600 KATWALLACE

$262,000. 5BR/3BA Gorgeous two story Craftsman style home. Maple cabinets, granite countertops, HW floors in all areas. 3BR downstairs , 2BR upstairs and lg bonus room. Security system. Call Retta @ 803-968-3925.

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1 LEWIS CIRCLE

5BR/4.5BA. Beautiful 5,576 sqft home. Gameroom, library/office, basketball court, fenced, landscaped yard. HW floors, lg MB suite, Wrought Iron gate. $494,900. Call Mack @ 803-491-5409

53 FORD LANE

4BR/2BA completely remodeled kitchen and bathrooms with Granite, custom cabinets, stainless steel and tile. Hardwoods throughout. $70,000. Call Susan Miller @720-6066

116 NORTH PURDY STREET

$185,000. Charming 1915 Bungalow w/ wood floors, high ceilings, porches front and back, new master bath, very roomy! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

4965 WEDGELAKE DR.

$259,900. Nice 3BR/2BA home on lake. Beautiful HW floors lots of wood on the interior-looks like a mountain cabin sitting on 1.43 acres. Call Mary Alice @ 491-4969

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3005 TEMPLE RD.

$144,000 3BR/2BA all brick home in Beautiful Gingko Hills! Open plan w/ fireplace! The back yard is fenced in. Close to Shaw AFB & schools. Priced to sell quickly! Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961

150 NAUTICAL DRIVE

$381,687. 5BR/3.5BA The Rutledge C by Mungo! Beautuiful home with open floor plan. Arched entries, FDR, Coffered Ceilings and FLR, FP, Kitchen w/island. Call Pamela Leonardi 702-266-5961

1031 SHORTLEAF DR.

$147,500, Manning. 3BR/2BA home in White Knoll SBDV. Huge open floor plan w/ FR, Eat in kitchen w/lots of cabinets & storage. Appl. convey. MBR, Dbl garage. Call Gwen @ 460-9154

578 (574) NATIONAL ST.

$79,000. 3BR/1BA all brick home on a huge lot. Garage shed w/electricity. Move In Condition . All appliances convey. Washer/ dryer too! Sold AS IS. Take a look! Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961

1763 RUGER DRIVE

$177,014. 3BR/2.5BA. The Henderson By Mungo! Beautiful open floor plan, beautiful kitchen w/granite, SS Appl. Coffered ceilings in DR. Must see! Call Tina @ 803-609-8628

1763 MUSKET TRAIL

. In Hunters Crossing. $189,982. 4BR/2.5BA. The Langford C by Mungo. Two story home w/stone accents, covered porch, FR, DR, Office, private powder rm., Lg master suite & Bath. Call Tina Ashley 803-609-8628

115 OLIN GOODE DR.

$165,000. 3BR/2BA home sitting on 1 acre. Fenced in back yard with large storage building and playhouse. Call Jessica Pomichalek @ 803-468-6324.

78 MASTERS DRIVE

$182,800 The Southerland built by Mungo Homes. 3BR/2.5BA 2,477 sqft home w/bonus room upsatairs., eat in area, FDR, granite, HW flooring, Call Reggie @ 312-5961

830 ORLANDO CIRCLE

$244,500. Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA all brick home in Robinwood. Home sits on 1.07 acre lot. Bonus Room can be 5th bedroom. Close to Shaw AFB, shopping and schools. Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961

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1857 TALISKER

$193,600. 4BR/2.5BA The Roland by Mungo. This home in Pocalla Springs offers a FLR, DR & gourmet kitchen w/ lg island. GR open to the kitchen. His/Her closets. Call Pamela Leonardi 702-266-5961

1209 SHORELAND DRIVE

$169,000, On the POND! 4BR/2.5BA, 2,427 sqft, finished bonus rm, FP, covered porch, 2 Car side load garage w/ extra pking pad,above ground pool and deck. Call Susan @ 803-464-5900

1445 RACCOON ROAD

$304,999. Gorgeous home w/ 4BR & a huge bonus Rm overlooking Beech Creek Golf Course. New paint. HW floors refinished. Open plan. 1 Acre. Wkshp in basement. Call Retta @968-3925

2010 TUDOR ST.

Like NEW! Duplex recently renovated & is move in ready. Fenced bkyard is perfect for pets. Conveniently located near schools & shopping. Priced to sell! $89,000 Call Reggie 803-312-5961

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924 SASSAFRASS DRIVE

$132,500. 3BR/2BA , 1800sqft, fireplace, garage, cathedral, deck, fenced yard and much more all in Alice Drive schools. Call Susan Weston 803-464-5900.

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THE ITEM

Reggie Sumter 803-312-5961

Renee Baird 803-491-8023

Susan Miller 803-720-6066

Tina Ashley 803-609-8628

Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

Pamela Leonardi 702-266-7450

Jerry Martin 803-840-1629

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1915 ADIRONDACK CT.

$249,900 5BR/3.5BA w/flex room. The Roland F by Mungo! Formal LR, DR, Kitchen made for entertaining, granite, SS appl, Island, Located on a cul-de-sac. Call Tina @ 803-609-8628

13 CALLEN DRIVE

3BR/2BA home in perfect condition! Nice large yard w/ Pecan trees and one car garage. This property won’t last long @ $84,900! Call Mary Alice @ 803-491-4969.

155 APPLE RD.

3BR/2BA home on 1.82 acres with cherry, peach , apple, plum, Asian pear, pear and grape arbor trees. Farmers dream property with workshop and much, much more. $79,500. Call Reggie @ 312-5961

920 ARNAUD ST.

Tudor Place Subdivision. Nice roomy 2BR/2BA w/ separate den, single carport, In excellent condition $108,000. Call Mary Alice Beatson @ 803-491-4969

4270 CAMDEN HWY.

Perfect house for first time buyer who wants 24x32 workshop wired w/ 220 voltage. 3BR/2BA,laminate floors in FR & Hallway. Lg fenced backyard. $85,000. Call Retta Sanders @968-3925

3700 BLACK RIVER RD.

$125,000. 4BR/2BA. Nice home on 1 acre close to Shaw. Big kitchen w/island and bar area. Eat in DR. Lg FR w/gas log FP. Enclosed screened back porch, fenced bk yard w/ storage/workshop. Call Gwen @ 803-460-9154

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70 DAUFASKIE COURT

$225,000. Beautiful new 4BR/3BA, 2,488 sqft, split plan with 2 suites downstairs, granite, 9ft smooth ceilings, custom maple cabinets. Backs to POND!! Call Susan Weston @464-5900

17 BRUNHILL CIRCLE

3BR/1.5BA, bonus room. Good investment property. $49,900 Call Reggie Sumter @803-312-5961

40 BRIDGEPOINTE

$165,000 3BR/2BA. Updates! Renovations! New ceramic tile flrs, granite, fixtures, appl. 4 car Gar. Wkshp, shed, grn house, cvd patio, florida rm and fenced yd! Call Susan @ 464-5900

630 BREEZYBAY LANE

$323,000. Custom to the NINES! 4BR/3BA, 3,100 sqft. 3 Car gar., open split plan, FDR, Huge GR, Granite , 9 ft smooth ceilings, tankless wtr htr. Call Susan Weston @ 464-5900

3730 BEACON DR.

$109,995 3BR/2BA Duplex in Landmark. 2car garage. Partially furnished w/appliances to include washer/dryer. See agent for entire list of features. Call Reggie Sumter @ 803-312-5961

4270 CAMDEN HWY.

3BR/2BA .Perfect for first time buyer. Pretty laminate floors in FR & hall. Lg fenced bkyd. 24x32 wkshp wired w/220 voltage. Good Condition! $84,000 Call Retta @ 803-968-3925

! SOLD

123 HAYNSWORTH ST

$125,000. Storybook cottage w 1,750 sqft, 3BR/2BA, new kitchen and baths. Workshop, screen porch, wood floors, fenced yard. Precious! Call Susan Weston @ 803464-5900

59 CARROL DRIVE

$55,000 Cute 2 story 4BR/2BA bungalow. HW Flrs dnstairs. Lg fenced bkyd W/storage shed. All appl. including washer & dryer convey. Lg den w/FP. Being sold as is. Call Gwen @ 803-460-9154

2930 WAVERLY DRIVE

$195,000 4BR/2 Full Bath and 2 1/2 bath. 3 car garage, 2,352 sqft home in Lakewood w/ screen porch, fence, granite & more. Call Susan Weston @464-5900

3430 BEACON DRIVE

$113,000. Clean 2BR/2BA duplex, great for the first time buyer! Located in a great neighborhood! Call Pamela @ 702-266-7450

215 WISE DRIVE

$59,500 3BR/1BA Large fenced yard, carport, wood floors. Call Susan Weston @ 464-5900

15 FOLSOM ST.

$89,500. Charming 3BR/2BA home. LR, Kitchen w/pantry. Breakfast Nook, enclosed glass porch, landscaped back yard and 2 storage buildings. Call Reggie @ 803312-5961.

! SOLD

2237 GARRISON ST.

$84,900 Nice 3BR/1BA home w/2 car detached workshop/garage. Fenced yard. Currently being rented. Great for investment or first time buyer. Call Mary Alice @ 803-491-4969

50 KENTWOOD CT.

This 3BR/2BA home is in excellent condition! Has a 2 car garage and is on a quiet cul-de-sac. Must see! . $139,900 Call Mary Alice Beatson @ 803-491-4969

310 HAYNSWORTH

$249,900 4BR/4BA , very nice, well built custom home in old Sumter. Lots of finishing touches making it a nice executive style home. Den upstrs, Loads of closets! Call Mary Alice @ 803-491-4969

401 HAYNSWORTH ST.

$137,500. 4BR/2BA. Pristine condition w/tons of renovations. HW & Tile throughout. FP in GR with beautiful slate surround, lg kitchen w/breakfast bar. Storage building, brick fenced yard. Call Susan Weston @ 464-5900

1381 KENTWOOD DRIVE

3BR/2BA on approx. 1 Acre. Features Hot tub room, storage shed, gazebo, windows, flooring & fixtures less than 2 yrs old. Appliances convey. $128,500 Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS 2665 BROAD STREET – 10.72 Acres on Broad St. East of Tractor 17994 HWY 301

$765,000. 5BR/5BA +2 1/2BA. 6,000+sqft in this grand manor W/over 22 acres & a POND! Addtl. Party/guest house, full kitchen & bath, 2-3 car garages. Call Susan Weston 803-464-5900

14 PEACH ST.

2 FOR 1! Beautiful white house w/white picket fence. 5BR/2.5BA includes apartment. HW floors, screened porch, spacious rooms. $154,900. Call Reggie @ 803-

1825 PHOTINIA ST.

4BR/3BA home, near Shaw AFB in Wintergreen Sbdvn. Open floor plan, laminate flrs, dbl gar., gas log FP, lg master, screened bk porch. Lg bkyd. $179,900 Call Mary Alice @ 803-491-4969

1190 PEPPERCORN

$149,900. 3BR/2BA. Wonderful inside and out,so much to offer,10ft ceiling with circle window in DR, Vaulted ceiling in Grt Rm, New paint, New roof & heat pump in 2014. Move in condition! Call Jessica @ 803-468-6324

1757 RUGER DR.

In Hunters Crossing. $152,368. The Underwood D by Mungo. Two story home features 3BR/2.5BA. Large Kitchen W/corner pantry & bkfast bar. Master suite, walk in closets, Patio. Call Tina @ 803-609-8628

8371 TWO MILE RD

Country living in Lynchburg! Mobile home sits on partially wooded 11.79 acres! Mobile home is being sold strictly as is. Call Jessica @ 803-468-6324

1011 ROCKDALE BLVD

Absolutely gorgeous 5BR/3BA home on small pond. HW flrs, smooth ceilings, granite, SS appl., Bonus room. Wired WKSHP.$269,900 Call Retta @ 803-968-3925

950 MCCATHERN

$215,900. 4BR/2.5BA, 2,868 sqft. Gorgeous, Spotless home on corner lot. Dual Staircases, balcony off MBR, island in kitchen, SS appliances! Landscaped! Call Retta @ 968-3925

22 LAWTON CIRCLE

3BR/1BA.$79,900 Very nice completely renovated, beautiful hardwood floors! Detached double carport w/ storage. Fenced back yard close to Swan Lake. Call Mary Alice @ 491-4969

33 WILSON ST.

$49,000. Great starter home! 3BR/2BA with recent renovations and a fantastic price! You can’t rent this cheap! Don’t let it slip at $49,000! Call Mary Alice 803491-4969

1742 POLARIS DRIVE

4BR/2.5BA w/other room hwood flrs dnstairs, all appliances convey. Privacy fenced bkyd, childrens play set, patio, double garage, spacious master. $142,500 . Call Gwen @ 803-460-9154

1751 RUGER DR.

In Hunters Crossing. $188,981. 4BR/2.5BA The Julian By Mungo! Foyer opens to lg GR & kitchen w/island and bar. Master suite w/bath, walk in closets, powder rm., office. Call Tina Ashley @ 803-609-8628

221 PINCKNEY ST.

$69,900. 3BR/1BA must see, move in ready home! Hardwoods throughout. Renovated interior, Landscaped yard, new roof, fenced back yard Call Tina @ 609-8628

936 TRISTAN

$124,000. Great split floor plan with 3BR/2BA. Fenced & landscaped yard with well and sprinkler system. Front porch and one car garage. Kingsbury Elementary. Call Renee 803-491-8023.

1910 HIDEAWAY DRIVE

Ponds, space & privacy on this gracious 1.47 acre property. 4,729 heated sqft, 4BR/4.5 BA, deck, porches front & back. A custom GEM! $295,000. Call Susan Weston @ 803-464-5900

1020 LAKAXZUS ST.

$203,999 The Carson by Mungo Homes-4BR/3BA w/2 master suites! Flex room that could be 5th BR., Office, DR, HW floors, Granite, SS app., Large FR. Call Jessica Pomichalek 803-468-6324

111 MCCORMICK

$45,000. Dainty 3 bedroom house has been recently updated, little front porch may not be big enough for a rocking chair but covered side porch is. Priced to sell, a must see!! Call Jessica @ 803-468-6324

2204 PINEWOOD RD

$425,000. 37 Acres! 14 ac. hay field! Wkshp, wooded acreage, 3BR/2.5BA, 1700 sqft home w/screened in porch & large kitchen. A must see to appreciate. Call Susan Weston @ 803-464-5900

1744 RUGER DR

In Hunters Crossing. $149,361. The Fulton A by Mungo. Craftsman style home with 3BR/2.5BA, Master BR on main level, GR opens to DR and kitchen. Main floor laundry, HW, SS, granite, patio. Call Tina @ 803-609-8628

4915 RIDGE ST.

Gas log FP, CTL floor in kitchen & DR. Range, Refrigerator & dishwasher convey. Excellent condition. Lg fenced back yard. Close to Sumter and SHAW AFB. $107,500 Call Renee @ 803-491-8023

24 WARREN ST.

$400,000 4BR/3.5BA Exquisite, one of a kind NeoClassical mansion w/Magnificent architectural details. Tall Corinthian columned half round portico. Call Retta @ 968-3925

Supply. Good tract for large commercial use. Call Mack for more information. . ..........................................................$1,250,000 3180 BROAD STREET – Tenants are on a month-to-month rental agreement. Sewer is available and will need to be extended to the property. 24.36 acres at the corner of Broad and Carter Road Call Mack for more information. $3,650,000 655 & 657 W. LIBERTY – 1.12 acres of land on busy commercial rd. Ideal location for new commercial dev. Call Mack at 4915409 for details .........................................................$115,000 Alice Drive & Hwy 521 – 7.44 ac of commercial property- ideal for development- located near Lowes and Walmart. Call Mack Kolb for details........................................................$1,250,000 1324 Pocalla – SW corner of Hwy 521 South and S. Guignard Parkway. 4.64 acres- Frontage on 3 Roads, signalized intersection; ideal site for convenience store and fast food restaurant. Call Mack .............................................$1,400,000 10 N Washington – .608 acre lot at the Signalized Intersection; Located across the street from Tuomey Hosp; Ideal location for Dr Office. Call Mack $187,500 3815 Broad – Located on the NE Corner of Broad St and Oleander Dr in front of Wintergreen S/D. Frontage to 300’ deep is zoned GC, back land is zoned R-15 Res. 4.46 acres. Call Mack. Drastically Reduced for quick sale .................$165,000 Mayfield Drive – 33.14 acres of beautiful soil! 56 preliminary lots already platted with 5 of those lots surveyed & approved! Residential home sites. Call Susan Weston................ $285,000 Carter Road – SW corner of Wilson Hall Rd & Carter Rd. Ideal location for upscale office building or bank. Over 7 acres, zoned professional office,being offered in 1 acre or larger parcels. Call Mack for details. 4627 Blanche – Burgess Glen Mobile Home Park! 191 total lots, 121 mobile homes! Fabulous rental business. Income production in place & room to grow! Call Susan Weston. .........$1,500,000 3600 Broad St – 4.9 acres zoned general commercial, high traffic area, over 500’ frontage on Broad St. Call Mack Kolb. ..... $275,000 Hwy 15 South & Pack Road – Located on Hwy 15 S. next to Bojangles Restaurant. Ideal commercial site, high traffic, total of 450’ frontage. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 733 Bultman Drive – Colony Square Shopping Center. Located on Bultman Drive, multiple tenants. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 $700,000 70 Swamp Fox Run – 2.22 ac. zoned Light Industrial-great site for building Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 .....................$94,900. 508 E. Calhoun St Ext – 4380 sq ft office and warehouse space on 2.2 acr Ideal for contractor. .................................$119,000. 201 E Liberty – Office building with 5 private offices, secretarial area, (2) 1/2 bath, walk in safe. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 .... $135,000 651 W. Liberty – .65 acres of land zoned general commercial. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 .........................................$67,500 3720 Broad Street – 1.58acres near Shaw AFB.Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 .................................................................$69,000 806 Market St. Camden – Commercial Lot available. Approximately .25 acres. Great location in downtown Camden. Selling Agent/Buyer to verify size of lot. Call Reggie @ 803-3125961............................................................................$25,000 245 Bultman Drive – 6.03 Acre tract, Located on the SE corner of Bultman Dr. & Rast St. Zoned as Residential Multi Family. Utilities: City Water, Sewer, Natural Gas. Call Mack Kolb @ 4915409..........................................................................$395,000 247 Bultman Drive – 5.66 Acre tract, Located on the NE corner of Bultman Drive and Rast St. Zoned as General Commercial. Utilities: City Water, Sewer, Natural Gas. Call Mack Kolb @ 4915409..........................................................................$395,000 1050 S. Pike W. – High Traffic location! Facing 378, next to 521, close to Broad St. Former motorcycle/ATV dlrship w/retail, office, shop & fenced areas. Call Susan Miller @ 720-6066..$800,000 806 Market St. Camden – Commercial Lot available. Approximately .25 acres. Great location in downtown Camden. Selling Agent/Buyer to verify size of lot. Call Reggie @ 803-3125961............................................................................$25,000 2587 Broad St. 2.13 acres located East of the new Springhill Suites Hotel Call Mack Kolb @ 491-5409...................$450,000 3715 Broad St. 1.76 acres located in a high traffic area near Shaw AFB. Call Mack Kolb @ 491-5409.....................$125,000 1985 N. Guignard Dr. .98 Acres in a high traffic area. Good office or retail location. Call Mack Kolb @ 491-5409 .$164,900. Mallwood- Total of 6 lots in this package @ $12,000 each. Approved for duplexes or triplexes. Call Mack @ 803-491-5409 $72,000. 4790 Sumter Hwy- .70 acre site just off I-95 at the Alcolu exit. Good Fast food site. Call Mack @ 803-491-5409 1481 Trinity Church Rd. $175,000. Just off I-95 at Alcolu exit. Good Hotel site. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-491-5409

500 HAYNSWORTH ST

$200,000 4BR/3.5BA home w/2 lots. Frnt yd pond w/ circular driveway! Beautiful home w/tons of space! Needs TLC & updates. Tons of storage rms & space. Call Susan @ 803-464-5900

465 Rast St. Good professional office location. Ideal for medical office space. Located behind the Sumter Mall. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-491-5409...........................................................$495,000 1530 Airport Rd. 2,844 sqft metal building with lots of office area and warehouse space. Ideal for a contractors office. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-491-5409 ....................................$115,000. 2830 Broad St. 1.75 acres Located next to Ashley Furniture. Zoned general commercial. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-491-5409... $695,000 465 Rast St. 3,815 sqft office on .55 acres located behind Sumter Mall. $495,000. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-491-5409 1750 Hwy 15 South. 1 acre parcel next to Pocalla Subdivision. Great location for fast food restaurant. Call Mack Kolb @ 803491-5409 ..................................................................$225,000 1980 McCrays Mill Rd. 1.84 acres located next to Walgreens. Zoned Commercial. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-491-5409$350,000. 1140 N. Guignard Drive. .57 acres Zoned General Commercial. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-491-5409................................$75,000. 146/150 South Main St. Formally Hill Furniture Company- Lots of open showroom area. Located across from the new Nursing School downtown. Fairly new roof. Call Mack Kolb @ 803-4915409..........................................................................$195,000

LAND SECTION

Rabbit Den Road – 33 Acres for Sale! Great for hunting and Timber. . .....................................Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961 2310 White’s Mill – Beautiful lot on the Pond! Ready to build your dream home. Call Susan Weston.$20,000 Fish Road – 2.14 acres priced to sell. Bring offer today! Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961 ........................................ $11,995 3965 Settlement Road – Beautiful mountain setting! 3.15 acre lot can be bought w/additional 3.5 acre lot. Call Susan Weston @464-5900 ............................................................... $33,000. 50 Mesquite Cove – Nice lot in Beach Forest. Priced to sell! Call Renee Baird @491-8023 ............................................ $24,900 900 Andiron Drive – 1.34ac beautiful wooded lot- priced to sell. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 ........................................ $78,000 957 Club Lane – .83 acre lot located in Club Forest Subdivision. Beautiful view of Sunset Country Club Golf Course. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 ........................................................ $58,500 409 E. Calhoun Street – .88 acre available for commercial use. Great location. ........................Call Reggie Sumter @312-5961 915 Club Lane – Great buildable lot close to Sunset Country Club. Call Renee Baird @491-8023............................. $39,000 3305 Gristmill Lane – On Loring Mill Pond beautiful lot for cstm home. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 $269,000 Wedgefield Road – 11.6 acres. Beautiful wooded tract. Great home site. Call Mack Kolb @491-5409 ....................... $87,500 1718 Hubb Kelly Road, Cassatt SC – 25.5 Acres. All necessary utilities on property. .......Call Reggie @803-312-5961 6230 Fish Road – 15.22 Acres, zoned res. Ideal for home. 485 feet on Fish Rd. Call Retta @ 968-3925 ...................... $54,000 988 Huddersfield Rd. Corner .32 acre lot. Call Reggie @ 803312-5961 ..................................................................... $8,995 Mcjunkin Rd 73.37 Acres in Williamsburg Cty. Exc. for farming & hunting! Call Tina Ashley .......................609-8628 $205,380 355 Albemarle Vacant lot in Patriot Village Subdivision off of Patriot Parkway. Call Mack Kolb 803-491-5409 $33,000 6045 Brookland. Wooded 2.44 acre lot in Brookland Subdivision, Front of lot is effectively level, back slopes down to stream. Great area to build 1500 SqFt home. No Mobile Homes. Call Jessica @ 803-468-6324 0 Hugh Ryan Rd Imagine your beautiful dream home & plenty of privacy. Enough space for a large family, built a hugh pool and all the trimmings. Great for horse lovers or leisure hunting. Call Jessica @ 803-468-6324 ........................................... $95,000 426 N.Main Cleared lot to build your new business. Call Jessica @ 803-468-6324 ....................................................... $55,000 6340 Sylvia Rd. $6,950. 1 acre lot perfect for a mobile home! Priced to sell quickly! Call Reggie @ 803-312-5961 2310 Whites Mill Rd. for a .8 acre POND lot at Whites Mill ready to build. Beautiful trees, beautiful view Corner of Bell Rd. and Whites Mill Rd. Call Susan @ 803-464-5900 ............. $23,000 0 Hwy 521 N. Beautiful corner wooded lot waiting for you to build your dream home! $20,000. Call Gwen 803-460-9154 505 Torrey Pines. Beautiful lot in Lakewood Links at the end of a cul-de-sac. $29,900. Call Gwen 803-460-9154 1221 Hayneswworth Mill Circle. Beautiful 1 acre Waterfront lot on Fabulous Lake Marion. Ready for your dream home!! Call Gwen Lee @ 803-460-9154 5800 Rooster Circle. 12.17 acres in Pinewood. Mobile home lot. Horses allowed. Call Renee @ 803-491-8023 ....... $35,000

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016

THE SUMTER ITEM

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A case of discovery and wildwood redemption

he red birds go first, at the faintest hint of dawn. Then slowly the others chime in, a few at a time, until the woods are ringing with a melody of songbirds. The owls hoot softly from the depths of the big swamp as if they are anxious about the coming day. We sit quietly listening for a different sound. I look over at my son Clayton and whisper “any time now.” He nods. The eastern sky is washed in the soft light of the coming day. Wood ducks streak by overhead. Then there — off in the distance, a turkey salutes the morning with a gobble. He is much too far away to worry about. But almost immediately, another one answers much closer, but not close enough. We need to move. Now. We step from the narrow strip of hardwoods that border the swamp into a sandy road that winds around and through a nearby cutover. We can walk the road noiselessly in the soft sand. The hardwood trees have leaves now and offer a screen so that the turkey can not see us out in the open. But I won’t push our luck, and we stop after moving about 100 yards closer to listen. When he gobbles again, I realize there may be two birds. We are close

enough now and hurriedly find a place to sit down. Good light is coming quickly, and these birds will fly down soon. I put a hen decoy out in the sandy Dan road and point to a Geddings tree at the edge of OUTDOORS the hardwoods for Clayton to sit down beside. If the turkeys walk out into the road, he will have an easy shot. There’s no good spot for me to sit, so I move over into the hardwoods about 10 yards away so I can see down the edge of the flooded swamp. I can’t see the road very well from my position; but I don’t mind, as I want Clayton to get one of these birds. I’ve already got a good longbeard, and so has my brother Matt. It’s Clayton’s turn to get one now, and I won’t shoot another gobbler until he gets one. I take out my box call and make the softest tree call that my box will produce. They both double gobble, then go quiet. I know that they heard the call and are about to fly down. My heart is beating wildly. It’s gonna happen. We hear them fly down, and they

gobble out in the hardwoods to our front. I answer with a soft yelp on the box. Clayton tenses up and whispers, “They’re coming.” Through a very small gap in the brush, I see the two big longbeards walk out into the road at about 35 yards and stop. They are in full strut, spitting and drumming and facing the decoy. Clayton whispers that he can not see them now. There is brush in the way. I can see them but will not shoot. Surely, they will come toward the decoy and offer him a clear shot. But they do not, and after a few moments one turns to walk away. When the other one turns to follow, I tell him in a hushed voice, “Stand up and shoot one.” When he stands his footing is not good, and he makes a bad shot — missing completely at first one and then the other. They both fly back over the swamp — untouched. What despair! Two big gobblers right on us, and they are both missed. The feeling could be compared to missing the winning shot at the buzzer or striking out in the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and the bases loaded. There’s no way to take it back and do it over. It is a hard test of character and a little discovery of oneself. I try to cheer him up and tell him

it’s OK, we’ll find another one. But almost nothing helps. We hunt hard the rest of the day without much luck. Then, during the afternoon, we hear a distant gobble and sit down to work the bird with our calls. He comes closer but eventually turns and walks away. We pick up our decoys and start back on the dim woodland track toward the truck. Clayton stops, looking down at the sandy rut. I look down and see a large amber-colored object almost buried in the damp soil. When Clayton bends down to pick it up I am amazed. It is a huge prehistoric spear point, a discovery that cheers him up immensely. Two days later Clayton and his Uncle Matt go back after the turkeys. They get there a little late but manage to sit down close to a vocal tom and make some soft calls. He flies down to the bottom of a hill below them and heads their way strutting and gobbling. At 30 yards he stops. I’m at work and get a text from Clayton at 7:15 a.m. It reads simply, “Got one.” I smile and think, “Sweet redemption.” Dan Geddings is a weekly columnist for The Sumter Item. If you would like to contact him, you can email him at cdgeddings@gmail.com.

Feral swine interfere with prescribed burning BY S.C. DNR Feral swine are causing yet another problem for South Carolina’s natural resources, this time by interfering with prescribed burning. According to Johnny Stowe, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife biologist, forester and prescribed fire manager, “Feral pigs are invasive, nonnative vermin that disturb vegetation on the ground as they wallow and root for food, resulting in patches of bare soil that disrupt our ability to get fire to carry continuously across areas being burned.” Prescribed fire managers tend to light fires in continuous lines, or else to ignite “spot” fires, and then rely on these fires to carry over the rest of the site. But when these fires reach areas where hogs have trampled, rooted and wallowed in the leaves

and grasses and other fine fuels that carry the fire, the fire goes out. This often results in large areas not being burned. Sweetgum, red maple and other undesirable hardwoods often then grow up in these unburned patches, further degrading wildlife habitat. Stowe says that one of the main reasons that feral pigs are so destructive is that they are not native to North America, and so they do not have any natural predators or other environmental factors to limit their populations. Jamie Dozier, DNR wildlife biologist and manager of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center, says, “Feral swine are pests that impact a wide variety of wildlife species. In some years they have destroyed more than 90 percent of the nests of the federally threatened loggerhead sea turtle on the North Island portion of the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center. This species has been in sharp de-

FISHING REPORTS Information on fishing trends provided courtesy of www. AnglersHeadquarters.com, South Carolina’s premier fishing report source. Customers of the Angler’s Headquarters online tackle store have access to daily updates and fulllength reports on its site. DHEC Fish Consumption Advisories: www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/fish Freshwater Report Santee Cooper Bass: Good. Steve Harmon reports that a large group of fish are post-spawn, and another big wave should move up to spawn on the April full moon. Pre-spawn fish can be caught around shallow cover on soft plastics while post-spawn fish have pulled out slightly deeper. Crappie: Good. Captain Steve English reports that crappie can be found in the shallows as well as around mid-depth brush where they will eat minnows. Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Jim Glenn reports that the best catfish bite is coming in 20-30 feet of water on cut shad. Striped Bass: Fair to good. Captain Jim Glenn/ Pack’s Landing reports that the striper spawn continues and fish are being caught in the top of the system on artificials, live herring and cut herring. Bream: Fair to good. Captain Steve English reports that bluegill are staging in anticipation of the full moon, while a few shellcracker are already shallow. Midlands Area Lake Wateree Bass: Fair to good. Bass at all three stages of the spawn can be found on Lake Wateree, but tough conditions have made the bite a little off for spring.

Spinnerbaits and jigs have been working. Catfish: Very good to excellent. Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports that catfish are concentrated along the river channel in the upper one-third of the lake, where they will eat cut bait. Striped Bass: Good. Captain Rodger Taylor reports that striper are in the same areas as the catfish and they will eat cut shad on the bottom. Crappie: Good. Will Hinson advises that the spawn is winding down but postspawn fish are in the backs of creeks where they will eat jigs and minnows. Lake Greenwood Bass: Good. Fish are up shallow on Lake Greenwood, and Stan Gunter advises that the biggest wave of bass should spawn on the April full moon. Topwater lures as well as floating worms will catch fish. Catfish: Good. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) says that catfish are biting well in the shallows on drifted cut bait. Lake Monticello Bass: Good. Andy Wicker reports that another very good wave of fish should spawn on the April full moon. Soft plastics in the shallows work well for pre-spawn and spawning bass, and post-spawn fish will take topwater lures. Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) reports that catfish continue to be caught in 20-40 feet of water on small pieces of cut bait. Lake Murray Bass: Fair. Captain Doug Lown reports that cool temperatures and wind have made for some tough fishing, but expect a lot of fish to move up next week on

BY S.C. DNR

Feral swine cause a variety of problems for landowners in South Carolina, notably with tearing up ground and interfering with prescribed burns in forest management. cline in past years. Feral pigs have also been observed rooting in least tern colonies and areas associated with Wilson’s plover and American oystercatcher nesting.” Billy Dukes, DNR chief of wildlife, says, “The depart-

ment has taken significant steps in the last few years to increase opportunities for hunters and farmers to kill these pests, including allowing limited night hunting. This opportunity carries several restrictions put into place

the full moon. Smaller soft plastic baits will catch fish. Striper: Good. Captain Brad Taylor (803331-1354) reports that striper are scattered out around the lake from 3-50 feet of water. Free-lines, planer boards, and cut bait fishing have all been catching fish. Crappie: Fair to good. Captain Brad Taylor reports that a lot of post-spawn crappie are pulling out to deeper docks, bridges and brush. Catfish: Fair. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) reports that catfish have backed out into deeper water with the cool weather but they will take cut bait. Piedmont Area Lake Russell Bass: Good. Guide Jerry Kotal (706-9880860) reports that largemouth at all three stages of the spawn can be caught on Russell, while spotted bass seem to be mostly pre-spawn. Both moving baits and soft plastics will catch fish in the shallows. Crappie: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson (706-283-3336) reports that the better crappie have now spawned, but the bulk of the fish are still in relatively shallow water where they can be caught on minnows and jigs. Striped Bass: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that good numbers of striper are mid-way up the rivers, and they will take live herring presented on free lines and planer boards. Catfish: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that catfish can be caught around rip-rap on cut herring. Lake Thurmond Bass: Good. Buckeye Lures reports that bass are hanging a little ways out from points where they will take soft plastics presented on jigheads. There has been sporadic schooling activity.

Striper: Good to very good. Captain William Sasser (864-333-2000) reports that stripers are being caught shallow first thing on free lines and lures, and after that they are being caught deeper in the same areas on the bottom. Crappie: Fair to good. Captain William Sasser reports that most crappie are post-spawn and they have pulled out a little deeper, still in the backs of creeks, where they can be caught on minnows fished vertically. Lake Wylie Bass: Good. FLW angler Bryan New says that while sizes are a little down, numbers are pretty good, and fish at all three stages of the spawn can be found in the shallows – as well as some deeper fish. A wacky-rigged worm is tough to beat. Catfish: Good. Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports that catfish are moving up the river arms, and they will take cut bait fished on the bottom around structure. Mountains Area Lake Hartwell Bass: Good. Tournament anglers report that bass are shallow, focused on spawning herring, or at least feeding in the areas where herring will be spawning. They can be caught on the top, bottom or in-between but the common denominator is shallow points. Striped Bass: Good. Captain Bill Plumley (864-287-2120) and Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) concur that striper and hybrid fishing is strong, with fish spread out all over the lake and up the rivers. Depending on conditions, free-lines, planer boards and down-lines are all working. Catfish: Good. Captain Bill Plumley reports that blue catfish continue to feed well in 2-20 feet of water.

to protect deer and other natural resources and provide for public safety. Hunters must notify DNR and provide certain information before hunting feral swine at night.” More information on hunting hogs at night can be found at www.dnr.sc.gov/nighthunt/. Feral pigs cause many other problems for the state’s natural and agricultural resources, including: consuming or trampling rare plants and longleaf pine seedlings, peanuts and other crops, and acorns and other important foods used by deer, turkey and other native wildlife species. Feral pigs also prey on ground-nesting birds, and on amphibians and reptiles; contaminate water sources, and serve as potential vectors for diseases that are harmful to people and domestic swine. For more information on feral swine see www.dnr.sc. gov/wildlife/hog/damage. html.

Crappie: Slow. Captain Bill Plumley reports that the cold fronts continue to have a very negative effect on crappie fishing, but many fish will spawn soon. Lake Keowee Bass: Good. Guide Brad Fowler and Brock Taylor report that fish at all different stages of the spawn can be caught on Lake Keowee right now. Very shallow fish focused on bedding will take soft plastics, and pre-spawn and post-spawn fish feeding on bait will take spinnerbaits, swimbaits, drop shot rigged worms, etc. Lake Jocassee Trout: Fair to good. Guide Sam Jones (864-280-9056) reports that while they are not wearing out the fish right now, some decent trout are being caught on Lake Jocassee. In the past week or so his boat has caught three fish over 5 pounds as well as plenty of fish in the 3-4 pound range. There are also plenty of sublegal stocker-sized fish to be caught. Fish are highly scattered out, and anglers are catching fish around pretty much all of their normal spots. Sam says it’s rare to hear of someone fishing in their preferred area where they have confidence and not catching fish. The flip side of this is that there are no real hot spots right now. Some fish are being caught in the big water around the dam, and there are also fish up in the rivers and in the very backs. Trout are being caught from the surface down to 50 feet, with 30-40 feet being the best range. They are hitting both bait and hardware, although the bite is a bit better on hardware. 2-3 inch spoons have been the best bet, and Sam always has the most confidence in Sutton Spoons. Doctors and Apex Spoons have also been catching fish. South Carolina freshwater recreational fishing regulations: (Pdf file): www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/freshfishing. pdf

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By Candace Havens ately for a cure. It isn’t easy because have used the source of epidemiFYI Television ologists to great effect. And we’ve most of his staff is gone or dead. Jake heard from the showrunners from the is helping to keep things calm at the “Containment,” premiering Tuesday original series (“Cordon,” Belgium) hospital when he runs into schoolat 9 p.m. on The CW, is a new horror it’s actually helping the public. teacher Katie (Kristenseeing Gutoskie), who from executive Byseries Candace Havens producer Julie what you arethat trying to portray as what could It’s a publicsituation, service because theyyou are was on a field trip with her class Plec (“The Vampire Diaries,” “The FYI Television happen in atovery real-world and then a very preparedincity turn the on virus the news and it’s virus happening thenow.” real the medical facility when Originals”) that centers on a viral “Containment, ” premiering Tuesday at 9 p.m. And so, you feel obligation to notinto aggranThethis characters are forced broke out.on Now they world. are all locked outbreak in Atlanta. Part of the city The CW, is a new horror series from executive prodize it and not exploit it, because you will kind of situations they could havefeel never down, and she’s in charge of keeping is cordoned off, and the drama takes ducer Julie Plec (“The Vampire Diaries,” “The Origiicky, and ripped from the headlines, which, of course, imagined and must rely on their wits kids safe. Teen mom Teresathe intention.” a hardthat lookcenters at the personal choices nals”) on a viral outbreak inher Atlanta. Part is never and fortitude to survive. “You have (Hanna Mangan Lawrence) trapped make when theiroff, loved ones ofpeople the city is cordoned and the drama takes a Theiscast and crew worked closely with experts all of your training,” says Gyasi, “andrealyou in the citywhen away fromfrom her boyfriend, and look personal safety are in danger. hard at the personal choices people make the CDC to make sure the portrayals were have a protocol, this is what weatare their loved and in Leo danger. istic.is“George to an epidemiologist (Trevor St. John) a reporterand I spoke “The stuffones I like to dopersonal is always safety areand “The stuff I like simple to do isbut always in really Black made available goinghe to do. But himself our characters are to determined to get thelength, scoop”on the says, “and grounded in really honestgrounded simple but honest and deep themes of love and famus. 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And we’ve heard from the started writing it,” Plec says. “About a different way of exploring a genre, shutting downseries once he’s aware”that ordinary all of these deep andfinishing showrunners original (“Cordon, Belthe time I was the first draft,from the frankly,” people Plec says.going “It’s athrough horror genre complex emotions in the context of something so gium) that it’s actually the public. It’sthese a public he’s helping taking control. You have the Ebola outbreak happened, and where the monster is an illness, vivid, it’s the pleasure of getting to do what I love to service because they are a verywho virus prepared city two officers are put in these was exactly the” converAnd so, being ablemight to tell actuallysuddenly doa virus. and knowing people watch it,ittoo, now. situations where they are given the sation.drama. 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So, these guys are feeland thishis obligation to not“But aggrandize as opposed to just Jana writing, like, a nice that his girlfriend, (Christina Moses), poorly when compared to Lex, ” Wood adds. just given the tools that they have best friend, fellow officer Jake (Chris Wood), are stuck “Jake responds by shutting down once he’s aware it and not exploit it, because you will family drama.” in their arsenal sort oftwo handle the on Soon the other side. taking You havetothese officers feel kind of icky, and that rippedhe’s from the control. after the epidemic begins, a whole situation. And that’s of the At the hospital where the virus was first discovwho are put in these situations where they part are given wall is erected to keep those exposed headlines, which, of course, is never thing that happens tocircumstances the National ered, Dr. Victor Cannerts (George Young) is working the tools to react appropriately but in the intention.” to the virus away from the rest easy of thebecause desperately for a cure. It isn’t most of that they’ve never actually beenmoment, trainedtoo or –practiced Guard in that they Thekeep cast and crew worked closely world. officer Lex Carnahan his staffPolice is gone or dead. Jake is helping to in. There’s no ‘Here’slose an control outbreak situation, pracof the situation.let’s That’s a things hospital into schoolvirus’ boot camp. 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