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Tuomey appeals reserving $70M Judge ordered money set aside for hospital to continue its case BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com (803) 774-1201 Hoping to avoid an outlay of cash hospital officials say they can’t afford at this time, lawyers with Tuomey Healthcare System filed an

appeal Monday with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, asking the higher court to lower the amount of money it’ll need to place into reserves as it continues to pursue overturning the outstanding $237.5 million judgment against it. The appeal comes on the hospital’s deadline to respond to a previous ruling by the United States District Court, District of South Carolina. On April 10, Senior U.S. District Judge Margaret B. Seymour

ordered Tuomey to place $70 million into reserves — $30 million in a bond and $40 million in escrow — in order to continue with its appeal in its nineyear-old court case. Tuomey is facing the $237.5 million judgment after a federal jury last year found the hospital in violation of Stark Law. In its verdict, the jury determined Tuomey had signed illegal contracts with several of its doctors and as a result had submitted more than

21,000 false Medicare claims between 2005 and 2009. Lawyers for Tuomey had requested Seymour require only a much lower $30 million be placed into escrow to allow the hospital to continue its appeal. Without any ruling, federal guidelines would have required Tuomey place 125 percent of the judgment it was facing — about $295 million — into reserves. And because last year’s trial was a retrial of the same case previously ruled on in 2010, Tuomey already

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Children take off during the Easter egg hunt and celebration Saturday at St. John’s United Methodist Church. See more photos from the church’s event on page A6.

Police will collect your old medications this Saturday BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 For the eighth year in a row, local law-enforcement agencies will be doing their part in a national campaign to combat prescription drug abuse. Locations will be set up in Sumter County on Saturday to collect old prescription medications for the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the take-back program allows people with old, expired or unwanted medication to safely discard them without risking the drugs falling into the wrong hands. “The biggest thing is that somebody does not get their hands on

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington recently. Many young officers are being told they have to leave as the wars wind down and Pentagon budgets shrink. “ When we increased the size of the Army, we recruited heavily in certain year groups. So as we draw the Army down, those are over strength,” Odierno said.

them for improper use,” said Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for Sumter Police Department. “Prescription drugs should only be used as prescribed by a physician, by the person with the prescription.” Sumter police along with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are encouraging residents to take old medications to the City-County Law Enforcement Center, 107 E. Hampton Ave., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Law-enforcement officers will collect medications free of charge. The take-back program is only equipped to take solid medications such as pills. The program can’t accept liquids, sharp items such as needles, ointments or

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As Army shrinks, young officers being pushed out of their posts FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — After the 9/11 attacks, tens of thousands of young men and women joined the military, heading for the rugged mountains of Afghanistan and dusty deserts of Iraq. Many of them now are officers in the Army with multiple combat deployments under their belts. But as the wars

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wind down and Pentagon budgets shrink, a lot of them are being told they have to leave. It’s painful and frustrating. In quiet conversations at Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Fort Eustis in Virginia,

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Call about gun leads police to stash of marijuana BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 A search for a man with a gun ended with police uncovering a large amount of drugs in a Hospital Circle home, sending one of the residents to jail. Gregory Tyrone Wilson, 42, of 7 Hospital Circle, was arrested Thursday and charged with pointing and

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Hydrant flow tests scheduled The City of Sumter will perform fire hydrant flow tests on Manchester Circle, Saltwood Road, Kingsbury Drive, Chivalry Street, Brigatine Drive, Dover Circle, Collingwood Drive, Mordred Street, Geraint Road, Glastonbury Road and Lewis Road. Water customers in the surrounding area may experience temporary discolored water. Work will be performed Wednesday and Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Direct questions or concerns to the City of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558.

also found something they weren’t expecting. Inside a black book bag, officers reportedly found a black digital scale along with 62 grams of marijuana. Another five plastic bags were found containing 8 grams each, and 27 smaller bags were also reportedly discovered containing a gram apiece. Wilson was arrested at the scene and transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.

go get beer, then retrieved a semi-automatic handgun from inside the home and returned pointing the weapon at the man. Wilson reportedly returned to his home before police arrived and when questioned denied having a gun and invited police to search the home. Inside, officers reportedly found a black Walther CP99 compact semi-automatic handgun, matching the weapon described by witnesses. But they

presenting a firearm and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. At 5:58 p.m., police were called to Hospital Circle after receiving reports about a man standing outWILSON side his home pointing a gun at another man. According to the 48-year-old victim and other witnesses, Wilson became upset with the man when he wouldn’t

Orange cones vs. green onions: Vehicles collide on Interstate 95 BY JIM HILLEY (803) 774-1211 jim@theitem.com

Locals invited to shorescape workshop Sumter Stormwater Solutions will hold a shorescape workshop on April 29 at the Alice Boyle Garden Center, 842 W. Liberty St. This free event will teach participants how to “shorescape” the area around a pond or lake. A shorescape is a landscaped shoreline that uses plants to beautify and protect the waterfront. A welldesigned shorescape uses native plants to avoid problems such as shoreline erosion, poor water quality, invasive weeds and wildlife management. Registration is required by Thursday. To register, contact Mary Caflisch at (803) 865-1216, extension 122, or mnevins@clemson.edu. The first portion of the workshop will be classroomstyle, and the second portion will be carpooling to Patriot Park to install a shorescape and erosion-control measures around one section of a pond. Participants are asked to wear clothing appropriate for work outside. Sumter Stormwater Solutions is a regional collaboration involving Clemson University’s Carolina Clear program in partnership with communities and educators from universities, state agencies and nonprofits.

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A van and trailer loaded with vegetables and houseplants sits along Interstate 95 near the Highway 378 exit Thursday after being involved in a collision with a work truck full of highway construction warning signs and orange cones. The cones and signs were strewn along the interstate, and the cones were quickly put to use on the scene.

Frank Brigati was hoping to sell his trailer and van load of vegetables and houseplants in New York when he returned to his home state, but the self-described snowbird’s plans were uprooted when his rig collided with a work truck carrying highway construction cones and signs on Interstate 95 a few miles south of the Highway 378 interchange early Monday afternoon. Brigati’s van lay on its side along the interstate with its trailer sitting upright, buried deeply in the mud alongside the highway. Green onions and various potted plants were strewn around the trailer’s broken rear doors. Brigati said neither he nor his two canine companions, Sandy and Mobley, seemed to be hurt. The other vehicle was lodged in the woods a short way away where it ended up after disgorging its contents of cones and signs down the edge of the interstate. Alert bystanders had placed some of the cones for traffic control around the scene. Brigati said he wasn’t one of the people who set up the cones. “It doesn’t hurt to use what you got,” he said. The driver of the work truck said he was told not to comment on the wreck. Traffic was backed up at least four miles in the northbound lanes of I-95 about an hour after the incident.

Young science junkies invited to summer camp BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The kids may be sleeping in this week for spring break, but don’t let them sleep away summer break as well. USC Sumter will hold its Summer Science Camp again for children ages 10-14 to keep kids active throughout the summer months and to encourage them to learn about and enjoy science. Dan Kiernan, biology professor, will lead the camp which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon June 30 to July 3. USC Sumter has hosted the camp for the past few years, and each year staff adds different activities to keep students occupied, learning and interested in science. “This year, we’ll introduce them to forensic science investigation where

we’ll extract DNA, and they’ll see how its used in investigations,” Kiernan said. “We’ll also dedicate some time to human biology, where they’ll learn about the heart and blood pressure, and we’ll go outdoors for an activity for environmental science. We try to dedicate some time to different sciences so they’ll get a good idea about it.” Participants will also learn about the different sciences firsthand through scientific experiments and interact with some of Kiernan’s USC Sumter students. Many of the students in past summer camps have shown some interest in the field or a just curiousness about science, Kiernan explained. The summer program is a great introduction to modern science, which will also include some experiments involving biotechnology. “These students are usually pretty

young, and they haven’t quite figured out if they like science or not. But at that age, they’re very impressionable, and if you can catch their interest, you have the chance to amaze them,” Kiernan said. Cost for the summer camp is $60, and registration for the summer science camp begins on June 2. The camp will host about 25 students, and Kiernan suggests signing up early as the camp has been full for the past few years. Parents can register their children for the summer science camp by calling (803) 938-3793 or (803) 938-3795. You can also register your child by mailing information to USC Sumter Continuing Education, 200 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150. Visit www. uscsumter.edu for more information about this year’s summer science program.

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Shrimp 5 ways, barbecue and bluegrass at museum BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com (803) 774-1221 After a very well-attended opening of its latest exhibit, a retrospective of Tuomey Healthcare System’s century of medical service, the Sumter County Museum continues its spring season with two more highly anticipated events: the Shrimp Feast and Carolina Backcounty Springtime. The museum’s executive director, Annie Rivers, said Tuomey itself assisted with the exhibit that can be seen through September, providing information and artifacts. “The earliest documents are from the original board of trustees that were started in 1910, even before Tuomey started,” Rivers said. For the most part, there are documents from each decade, but the exhibit is “heavily 1900 to 1930,” Rivers said. “Obviously, we’ve got a lot of pictures. “We also have nurses’ uni-

SHRIMP FEAST WHERE: Sumter County Museum Gardens, 122 N. Washington St. WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 TICKETS: $30 PHONE: (803) 775-0908

“100 YEARS OF HEALTHCARE: TUOMEY” EXHIBIT WHERE: Heritage Education Center at Sumter County Museum WHEN: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Saturday through Sept. 30 COST: $3 adults/$1 ages 6 to 17/children younger than 6 get in free

forms that date from the 1930s and a microscope from Jim Futrell, who has a large collection of antique medical equipment. “Since it’s kind of an overview, we decided to put the exhibit altogether here in the Heritage Education Building,” she said, focusing primarily on “the different buildings and people who

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Glenn Evans serves up Frogmore Stew at a past Shrimp Feast. The Sumter County Museum event is set for April 29 in the gardens of the museum. Tickets are limited and are on sale now. made Tuomey what it is today. There are photos and information about the BakerDick Infirmary and the Mood Infirmary, for instance.” The exhibit, she said, is comprehensive, including information “right up to the present day.”

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Natalie Nock and Bonnie Faulk check out the Sumter County Museum’s most recent exhibit, “100 Years of Healthcare: Tuomey” last week. The exhibit looks at Tuomey Healthcare System’s century as the primary medical facility in the county.

Currently, the museum staff and volunteers are preparing for the annual Shrimp Feast. Always held in April, the all-you-can-eat affair draws hundreds to the gardens and grounds of the museum. Rivers isn’t sure if it’s the menu or the social aspect that draws such a big crowd each year. “Probably the combination of those,” she said. “It’s a fun event. We’ll also have bluegrass music from the Scape Ore Bluegrass Company.” On the menu, Rivers said, will be shrimp “boiled,

grilled and fried and (Backcountry Manager) Deborah Watts’ famous shrimp and grits. Logan’s Roadhouse is providing the fried shrimp. Mike Compton is cooking the Frogmore Stew, and Charles Bostic is making the barbecue.” They’ll be cooking on site the day of the Feast, which is Tuesday, April 29. Frogmore Stew is a wellseasoned dish of shrimp, sausage, onions, potatoes and corn on the cob — no frogs. The town of Frogmore, S.C., where the dish might have originated and is still

prepared, was named for Queen Victoria’s manor. The dish is variously called Beaufort Boil or Lowcountry Boil, depending on where you’re from or how colorful a name you prefer. Also on the menu are cole slaw, rolls, beer, wine and soft drinks, all included in the $30 ticket price. Tickets are limited for the 6 to 9 p.m. Shrimp Feast. The museum’s next event will be the popular Carolina Backcountry Springtime on Saturday, May 10, which takes visitors back to 1800 in the Sumter area.

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Kids get codeine in ER despite proven risks CHICAGO (AP) — Despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a million emergency room visits each year, a study suggests. Use of the drug in that setting is hardly rampant — just 3 percent of kids’ ER visits resulted in a codeine prescription in 2010, the 10-year study found. But with more than 25 million ER visits by children each year, the authors say far too many kids are getting the drug when better options are available.

THE CONCERNS Codeine is an opiate drug, and a genetic variation makes some people metabolize it too quickly, potentially resulting in dangerous side effects including

excessive sleepiness and difficulty breathing. The Food and Drug Administration issued its strictest warning last year about a rare risk for life-threatening complications or death in children given the drug after certain surgeries. It advises using codeine only if anticipated benefits outweigh the risks.

THE FINE PRINT Injuries and respiratory symptoms are the top reasons for children’s ER visits. For the study, authors analyzed 2001-10 national data on ER visits for kids age 3 to 17. The portion of visits where codeine was prescribed dipped slightly during the study. But the authors estimated the yearly number of codeine visits ranged from almost 560,000 to 877,000.

PEOPLE IN UNIFORM Air Force Airman Diana S. Richard, Airman Latron Robinson, Airman 1st Class Justin L. Lane and Airman Luis Torres Jr. have graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Richard, a 2011 graduate of White Knoll High School, Lexington, is a daughter of Maurice Richard of Sumter. Robinson, a 2011 graduate of Sumter High School, is a son of Katie Robinson of Sumter. Lane, a 2009 graduate of Sumter High School and Central Carolina Technical College with an associate degree, is a son of Joseph and Amanda Lane of Sumter. Torres, a 2013 graduate of Lakewood High School, is a son of Patrese Burgess-Tor-

res and grandson of Shirley Burgess, both of Sumter. Navy Midshipman David A. Harrelson recently selected his first ship assignment during a Ship Selection ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. Harrelson is scheduled to report to USS Port Royal. Ship Selection is the culmination of the service assignment process for Naval Academy midshipmen designated to serve as commissioned Navy Surface Warfare Officers upon graduation. As Navy Surface Warfare Officers, these midshipmen may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea and are trained extensively to maintain and operate Navy ships, their crews and their systems. For the selection process, midshipmen are placed in order by their overall order of merit, which is their cumulative class rank based on academic, military and physical standings within their class. The options available to the midshipmen for selection include a variety of Navy ships, such as destroyers and frigates,

WHAT DO DOCTORS SAY? Dr. Kathleen Neville, a pediatric drug expert at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, said it’s likely the numbers have declined since the study ended, given the FDA’s black box warning. Dr. Bradley Berg, medical director of McLane Children’s Clinic in Round Rock, Texas, said some ER doctors may have been unaware of pediatricians’ guidelines on limiting codeine’s use or recalled getting the drug themselves as children, when its use was more common, with no ill effects. Dr. Alfred Sacchetti, a spokesman for the American College of Emergency Physicians, says codeine can be safely used in many children, especially older kids. Children typically are monitored

based out of home ports worldwide. Midshipmen are only permitted to choose from the selection still available at the time their name is called. At the event, the midshipmen had the opportunity to meet their future leadership and were welcomed into the Surface Warfare community. Vice Admiral Tom Copeman, commander of Naval Surface Forces, addressed the midshipmen at the beginning of the ceremony, and Vice Admiral Michelle Howard, deputy chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/ N5), was also in attendance. The future 243 Surface Warfare Officers of the Naval Academy class of 2014 will graduate May 23 and report for duty aboard their selected ships soon after. Harrelson, a 2009 graduate of Camden High School, Camden, is a son of David H. and Yulee E. Harrelson of Rembert. Navy Seaman Apprentice Justin W. Ford recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Ford completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs,

in the ER after getting codeine and would not be sent home with a prescription if they had a bad reaction or it didn’t work, he said.

THE ADVICE Children on codeine who develop breathing problems or unusual sleepiness should get immediate medical attention, the FDA says. The study’s lead author, Dr. Sunitha Kaiser, an associate pediatrics professor at the University of California, San Francisco, says doctors and parents should know about codeine’s drawbacks and that alternatives are available, including dark honey for coughs in children over age 1 and ibuprofen or the opiate drug hydrocodone for pain including broken bones.

first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor. Ford, a 2010 graduate of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School, San Antonio, Texas, is a son of Dennis J. and Sandra S. Ford of Sumter.

Army National Guard Pfc. Robert R. Wilson and Army Pvt. Taylor A. Lewis have graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia. During nine weeks of training, soldiers studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values and physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field-training exercises. Wilson, a 2010 graduate of Sumter High School, is a son of Kathleen Wilson of Sumter. Lewis, a 2011 graduate of Sumter High School, is a daughter of Ruth Lewis of Sumter.

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Poll: Big Bang a big question for most Americans WASHINGTON (AP) — While scientists think the universe began with a Big Bang, most Americans put a big question mark on the concept, an Associated Press-GfK poll found. Yet when it comes to smoking causing cancer or that a genetic code determines who we are, the doubts disappear. When considering concepts scientists consider truths, Americans have more skepticism than confidence in those that are farther away from our bodies in scope and time: global warming, the age of the Earth and evolution and especially the Big Bang from 13.8 billion years ago. Rather than quizzing scientific knowledge, the survey asked people to rate their confidence in several statements about science and medicine. On some, there’s broad acceptance. Just 4 percent doubt that smoking causes cancer, 6 percent question whether mental illness is a medical condition that affects the brain and 8 percent are skeptical there’s a genetic code inside our cells. More — 15 percent — have doubts about the safety and efficacy of childhood vaccines. About 4 in 10 say they are not too confident or outright disbelieve that the earth is warming, mostly a result of man-made heat-trapping gases, that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old or that life on Earth evolved through a

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1 dies, 5 hurt in fire at beach house GARDEN CITY — A Timmonsville woman has died after a fire in Garden City that sent five people to hospitals. Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said 38-year-old Melissa Lamb died in the fire about 4 a.m. Sunday. An autopsy was planned Monday. The fire started on the ground floor of a three-story building that housed vacation rental homes. Murrells Inlet/Garden City Beach Fire Capt. Chuck Petrella said it took about 45 minutes to control the flames. The cause of the fire is under investigation. County Assistant Fire Chief Scott Thompson said five people were taken to Waccamaw Community Hospital and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Science and skepticism U.S. adults buy some concepts scientists consider truths but are broadly skeptical of others, an AP-GfK poll finds. Percentage answering “extremely confident” or “very confident” that each statement is correct:

82%

Smoking causes cancer

A mental illness is a medical condition that affects the brain

Inside our cells, there is a complex genetic code that helps determine who we are

Overusing antibiotics causes the development of drug-resistant bacteria

Childhood vaccines are safe and effective

The average temperature of the world is rising, mostly because of man-made heat-trapping greenhouse gases

Life on Earth, including human beings, evolved through a process of natural selection The Earth is 4.5 billion years old

The universe began 13.8 billion years ago with a big bang

NOTE: Poll results are based on interviews March 20 to 24 with 1,012 U.S. adults. Margin of error is ±3.4 percentage points. SOURCE: GfK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications

process of natural selection, though most were at least somewhat confident in each of those concepts. But a narrow majority — 51 percent — questions the Big Bang theory. Those results depress and upset some of America’s top scientists, in-

cluding several Nobel Prize winners, who vouched for the science in the statements tested, calling them settled scientific facts. “Science ignorance is pervasive in our society, and these attitudes are reinforced when some of our leaders are openly antagonistic to established facts,” said 2013 Nobel Prize in medicine winner Randy Schekman of the University of California, Berkeley. The poll highlights “the iron triangle of science, religion and politics,” said Anthony Leiserowitz, director of the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication. And scientists know they’ve got the shakiest leg in the triangle. To the public “most often values and beliefs trump science” when they conflict, said Alan Leshner, chief executive of the world’s largest scientific society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Political and religious values were closely tied to views on science in the poll, with Democrats more apt than Republicans to express confidence in evolution, the Big Bang, the age of the Earth and climate change. Confidence in evolution, the Big Bang, the age of the Earth and climate change decline sharply as faith in a supreme being rises, according to the poll. Likewise, those who regularly attend religious services or are evangelical Christians express much

greater doubts about scientific concepts they may see as contradictory to their faith. “When you are putting up facts against faith, facts can’t argue against faith,” said 2012 Nobel Prize winning biochemistry professor Robert Lefkowitz of Duke University. “It makes sense now that science would have made no headway because faith is untestable.” But evolution, the age of the Earth and the Big Bang are all compatible with God, except to Bible literalists, said Francisco Ayala, a former priest and professor of biology, philosophy and logic at the University of California, Irvine. Beyond religious belief, views on science may be tied to what we see with our own eyes. The closer an issue is to ourselves and the less complicated, the easier it is for people to believe, said John Staudenmaier, a Jesuit priest and historian of technology at the University of Detroit Mercy. Marsha Brooks, a 59-year-old nanny who lives in Washington, D.C., said she’s certain smoking causes cancer because she saw her mother, aunts and uncles, all smokers, die of cancer. But when it comes to the universe beginning with a Big Bang or the Earth being about 4.5 billion years old, she has doubts. She explained: “It could be a lack of knowledge. It seems so far away.”

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Teresa Diven helps Denesha Denis write her name on an edible empty tomb.

Raheim McCoy, above, throws an egg into a can during a game Saturday at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church. Chelsey Hughes and Hannah Wilson, right, open up their eggs. An edible empty tomb is seen during the celebration.

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Children, left, chitchat before the Easter egg hunt begins.

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Easter fire destroys church in Bennettsville BENNETTSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; State Law Enforcement Division arson investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that destroyed a church in Bennettsville on Easter night. Fire departments from Bennettsville, Clio and McColl responded to the fire at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday. It took firefighters about four hours to extinguish the fire that gutted the building. SLED agents were at the scene Monday investigating with the help of arson dogs. Officials said the building in Marlboro County was more than 50 years old.

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The Republican and Democratic parties will hold primaries on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Any necessary runoffs will be held on Tuesday, June 24. Any person wishing to vote in the primaries and runoffs must register no later than Saturday, May 10. These primaries will be held under new rules for providing Photo ID at the polling place. Voters will be asked to provide one of the following Photo IDs: K&;& <jan]j k Da[]fk] A< ;Yj\ akkm]\ Zq K&;& <]hYjle]fl g^ Eglgj N]`a[d]k K&;& Ngl]j J]_akljYlagf ;Yj\ oal` H`glg >]\]jYd EadalYjq A< M&K& HYkkhgjl If you have one of these IDs, you are ready to vote. Voters should remember to bring one of these IDs with them to the polling place. Voters without Photo ID can get one free of charge from the Department of Motor Vehicles or their county voter j]_akljYlagf g^Ă&#x161;[]& Ngl]jk o`g ]f[gmfl]j Yf gZklY[d] lg _]llaf_ Y H`glg A< k`gmd\ bring their paper voter registration card without a photo with them to their polling hdY[]& L`]k] ngl]jk [Yf l`]f ka_f Yf Y^Ă&#x161;\Ynal ko]Yjaf_ lg l`]aj a\]flalq Yf\ lg l`]aj obstacle to obtaining a Photo ID and vote a provisional ballot. This ballot will count mfd]kk l`] [gmflq ]d][lagf [geeakkagf `Yk _jgmf\k lg Z]da]n] l`] Y^Ă&#x161;\Ynal ak ^Ydk]& For more information on Photo ID, visit scVOTES.org or contact your county election commission. At 9:00 a.m. on election day the County Election Commission will begin its examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes at Clarendon County Voter Registration & =d][lagf G^Ă&#x161;[]$ ,)) Kmfk]l <jan]$ EYffaf_$ K;$ *1)(*$ 0(+%,+-%0*)On Thursday, June 12, at 10:00am the County Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all provisional ballots casts in this election. This hearing will be held at Clarendon County Election Central Building, 20 West Keitt Street, Manning, SC 29102. The following precincts and polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.: Precincts

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‘Deadliest Catch’ kicks off landmark 10th season BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Is “Fargo” (10 p.m., FX, TVMA) a hit? You betcha! The miniseries re-imagining of the 1996 Coen Brothers classic was watched by more than four million cable viewers last Tuesday. That healthy debut complemented the nearly unanimous critical praise the series has received. I’ve seen the first four episodes of this darkly comic series, and I can definitely say it only gets better. And much of the growing appeal is due to the presence of Allison Tolman, who plays the pretty, plus-sized, levelheaded, diligent, shy yet proudly ambitious police officer Molly Solverson. She’s put in the difficult position of defying her incompetent boss Deputy Bill Oswalt (Bob Odenkirk, “Breaking Bad”) to pursue a case against Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman, “Sherlock”). Not to spoil things for those who haven’t seen it yet, but we already know that she’s on to something. A relative unknown, Tolman more than holds her own amongst a cast of more celebrated actors, including Billy Bob Thornton, whose Lorne Malvo is the malevolent force that sets chaos in motion amidst the self-deferential set in the frozen north. While some anticipated April for the return of favorites including “Mad Men” and “Game of Thrones,” perhaps it’s time to put “Fargo” on the top of your must-see list. • How often does one network show praise another? “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (10 p.m., HBO) visits the set of “NBA on TNT” and extols its smart combination of entertainment and analysis. TNT and HBO are both owned by Time Warner. “Real Sports” also examines the increasingly popular dog-

show world that some say is contributing to unsafe breeding practices. And the show profiles Fallon Fox, the first openly transgender MMA fighter, and the father-son running pair of Dick and Rick Hoyt as they prepare for their final Boston Marathon, their 32nd. • “American Masters” (9 p.m., PBS, check local listings) celebrates Earth Day with “A Fierce Green Fire,” a documentary history of the environmental movement over the past halfcentury. Robert Redford, Ashley Judd, Van Jones, Isabel Allende and Meryl Streep narrate. • There are Hollywood stars and there are “Hollywood Squares,” the kind of boldfaced names better known for their celebrity than their performances. Most people assume that Tori Spelling would never have had an acting career, never mind star in “Beverly Hills, 90120,” or such classics as “Mother May I Sleep with Danger?” had she not been the daughter of producer Aaron Spelling. And those people probably include Tori Spelling. Yet this modestly talented star has soldiered on for decades, entirely in the public eye, carving out a fairly sympathetic image filled with selfdeprecating humor. This stands her well with the audience that consumes reality TV shows and reads supermarket tabloids. Her “real” story, unfolds on “True Tori” (10 p.m., Lifetime), starting tonight. Of course, to watch this, you might have to skip Robin Leach and Eric Roberts on “Celebrity Wife Swap” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14)!

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Game night on “About a Boy” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). • Mel thinks Henry needs a

lesson on “Growing Up Fisher” (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). • A truncated season puts a premium on time on the 10th season premiere of “Deadliest Catch” (9 p.m., Discovery). • A low-key investigator draws scrutiny on “Person of Interest” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). • A shooting comes too close to home for Cruz on “Chicago Fire” (10 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14). • “Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan” (10 p.m., BBC America) profiles the Amazon’s titan beetle.

CULT CHOICE TCM repeats the documentary “1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year” (6 p.m.), celebrating a crop of films that included director John Ford’s Western “Stagecoach” (8 p.m.).

SERIES NOTES A broken chain of command on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TVPG) * Two go home on “The Voice” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Rachel has opening-night jitters on “Glee” (8 p.m., Fox, TV14) * Illumination on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Sudden violence on “The Originals” (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG) * Intrigue in Nepal on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * There’s just so much takeout you can take on “New Girl” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Erica gets in over her head at a college party on “The Gold-

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bergs” (9 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Vampire duty on “Supernatural” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) * A patient’s father is not pleased on “The Mindy Project” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Reading is fundamental on “Trophy Wife” (9:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG).

LATE NIGHT Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) is scheduled on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Teller, Ellie Kemper and Neko Case are on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS, r) * T.J. Miller hosts Wiz Khalifa on “Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!) * George Will sits down on “The Colbert Report”

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NOTABLE & QUOTABLE In “The circus descends on Common Core,” David Brooks writes “that Common Core (education) standards are “clearly superior” to the old standards in 37 states and are “too close to call” in 11 more. But this makes no difference when the circus comes to town.” Read it online at www.nytimes.com: On the right, the market-share-obsessed talk-radio crowd claims that the Common Core standards represent a federal takeover of the schools. This is clearly false. This was a state-led effort, and localities preserve their control over what exactly is taught and how it is taught. Glenn Beck claims that Common Core represents “leftist indoctrination” of the young. On Fox, Elisabeth Hasselbeck cited a curriculum item that supposedly taught students that Abraham Lincoln’s religion was “liberal.” But, as the education analyst Michael J. Petrilli quickly demonstrated, this was some locally generated curriculum that was one of hundreds on a lesson-sharing website, and it was promulgated a year before the Common Core standards even existed. As it’s being attacked by the talk-radio right, the Common Core is being attacked by the interest-group left. The general critique from progressives, and increasingly from teachers’ unions, is that the standards are too difficult, that implementation is shambolic and teachers are being forced into some top-down straitjacket that they detest. It is true that the new standards are more rigorous than the old, and that in some cases students have to perform certain math skills a year earlier than they formerly had to learn them. But that is a feature, not a bug. The point is to get students competitive with their international peers. The idea that the Common Core is unpopular is also false. Teachers and local authorities still have control of what they teach and how they teach it. A large survey in Kentucky revealed that 77 percent of teachers are enthusiastic about the challenge of implementing the standards in their classrooms. In another survey, a majority of teachers in Tennessee believe that implementation of the standards has begun positively. Al Baker of The New York Times interviewed a range of teachers in New York and reported, “most said their students were doing higher-quality work than they had ever seen and were talking aloud more often.” In “Running Out of Time,” The New York Times urges action to combat climate change. Read it online at www.nytimes.com: Next year, in December, delegates from more than 190 nations will gather in Paris to take another shot at completing a new global treaty on climate change. This will be the 21st Conference of the Parties under United Nations auspices since the first summit meeting in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. For the most part, these meetings have been exercises in futility, producing just one treaty — in Kyoto in 1997 — that asked little of the big developing countries and was never ratified by the United States Senate. But if the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report is to be taken seriously, as it should be, the Paris meeting may well be the world’s last, best chance to get a grip on a problem that, absent urgent action over the next decade, could spin out of control. Avoiding that fate will require a reduction of between 40 percent and 70 percent in greenhouse gases by midcentury, which means embarking on a revolution in the way we produce and consume energy. That’s daunting enough, but here’s the key finding: The world has only about 15 years left in which to begin to bend the emissions curve downward. Otherwise, the costs of last-minute fixes will be overwhelming. “We cannot afford to lose another decade,” says Ottmar Edenhofer, a German economist and co-chairman of the committee that wrote the report. “If we lose another decade, it becomes extremely costly to achieve climate stabilization.” Senior writer Adam Kredo writing at the Washington Free Beacon, April 17: Military proceedings for the accused terrorists being held at Guantanamo Bay came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday following revelations that the FBI had launched an investigation into what they claim is the defense team’s improper dissemination of several writings penned by Mohammed. Several of the 9/11 victims’ relatives met with members of the defense for a tense session that ended with several emotional family members angrily storming out. Donald Arias, whose brother Adam was killed in the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, said that he walked out of yesterday’s meeting just 10 minutes in when a lead lawyer for the defense team told him that he enjoys his job. “I asked them why they do what they did and they started spouting Constitution to me. Obviously they think that they’re coming down from Mt. Olympus to mix with the great unwashed here, we objects of pity, 9/11 families,” Arias said just moments after storming out of the meeting room. “This is a very emotional issue for me,” he told the Free Beacon. “I lost a brother who was 37 years old, was a wonderful guy.” “So I asked Nevin why does he do what he does. ‘Because I enjoy my job,’” Nevin responded. “So I asked , ‘What’s it like to sit next to a guy and defend a guy who sawed off Danny Pearl’s head? How does that make you feel?’ He wouldn’t answer the question, how he felt on a human level, how it feels to sit next to a cold-blooded murderer who sawed off a journalist’s head,” Arias recalled. “He wouldn’t answer. He started spouting Constitution and all this other stuff.” The Item’s “Notable & Quotable” column is compiled by Graham Osteen. Send comments or ideas to graham@ theitem.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Posted’ signs can only serve to attract criminals Interesting that The Sumter Item front page article on April 19 refers to “Guns in bars” and not “Guns in restaurants.” Also, that there was no article on the League of Women Voters meeting April 14 when all parties were represented and an open, constructive discussion took place. Half the story is a disservice to your readers. Here are some aspects regarding the changes, which should be general knowledge: 1. Most business owners are not aware that Section 23-31-215 (R) specifically states “Absence of a sign prohibiting concealable weapons shall not constitute negligence or establish a lack of duty of care.” While not court tested, some legal minds think that posting raises the “duty of care” required of the business. 2. There is a strong parallel between Florida and South Carolina in that they both rely heavily on tourism. Florida changed their CWP law some years ago, allowing permit holders to patronize licensed premises. That law is still in place. Are South Carolinians so different from Floridians? Almost all states allow CWP holders to enter licensed premises. Even notoriously anti-gun New York has no restrictions for its 98,023 permit holders in this area. 3. As an “unintended consequence” of the cost of firearms and training it is reasonable to think CWP holders have above average disposable income. They are vetted by SLED and the FBI. Isn’t this a group the business owner wants to attract? 4. My family eats out often. You can be sure that I will not patronize any “posted” establishment whether I choose to drink alcohol or not. We socialize with others, and you can be certain the absent customers represent a wider circle than just CWP holders. In closing, let me remind you that the criminals care not for the law or “posted” signs. They are the ones you read about in The Sumter Item, not the CWP holders who are extraordinarily law abiding. Posting advertises the business is a gun-free zone which can only serve to attract criminals at the expense of the rest of us. Only law-abiding CWP holders will honor your sign, and they have never been a problem anywhere. RALPH BAKER Sumter

Attack on Clemson group proves Christians need to stand up Apparently Clemson University has once again come under attack, this time from some group of idiots in Madison, Wis., of all places. Yes, once again from 900 miles away, Clemson is attacked for what? The coaches being Christians and the voluntary Bible studies, and moral activities. How horrible. If I am not mistaken, all of these involved are adults. Even with that, the school still (or did in the past) sends letter to the parents of the students to make sure it is OK. I don’t even think they have a chapter here in the state of South Carolina. There are less than 200 members in South Carolina. I know more mayors and politicians and public officials that are supposed to be Christians than that. All our legislators and senators, both Democrat and Republican, are Christians, or at least when they are running for office. As Christians, you now have something you can come together on. You have no

choice. I have no power, but you do. If you choose to not become involved, then leave your “I’m running for something” sign out of my yard. My concern more than anything is that through these three attacks on freedom of religion against these students and coaches (including Tommy Bowden who was attacked over Church Day) is I cannot recall one letter from a church leader, a denomination or all these people with fish on their vehicles. So I have a fish on my window. This is my letter in support of the religious freedom of these students, and quite frankly, my state. Remember, reverends, one woman got prayer taken out of school. Could it have been because Christian people didn’t stand up? I was asked once asked if I had taken a hour or even a minute out of the day to do something for God. Well, I have today. Oh yes, and this organization, for four dollars, will sell you a Debaptismal Certificate. Is that even a word? I will have to look it up. SAM HARRELL Sumter

Genetically modified organisms are becoming more present in our foods PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals), usually a far-left ideological organization, may have finally got it right. Maybe for not the right reasons, but in this case the definition of right may be right. They are petitioning the president of the United States and the first lady to lose the concept of the annual White House Easter Egg Hunt if it includes real eggs. Don’t misunderstand me, I am an egg fan. However, I believe unless we bring the truth of eggs to the forefront we are bringing an injustice to ourselves. Please, allow me to explain. As a country boy I was raised on hearty eggs, grits and a bacon and biscuits breakfast. In fact I could not wait to go to my grandmother’s house for the weekend just to have breakfast. My grandfather raised banty hens, and we would collect the eggs before the crack of dawn on Saturdays. Then later that morning we enjoyed the fruits of our labor when we received three eggs each, served over easy, or as we called them back then, ”soupy.” Now Banty hen’s eggs are no bigger than a minute, but they sure are good. So it’s not the eggs I object to, nor the bacon, it is the genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that reside in each that I object to. GMOs are not only present in the eggs and bacon, but they also reside in more abundance in our biscuits and grits. Ninety percent of today’s corn that is grown in the United States is genetically modified, as well as most of our wheat. So where PETA gets it right is the fact that we feed our chickens and our hogs these terrible calculated feeds, and then we turn around and prepare them ourselves in our grits and biscuits. I would ask not for you to take the learnings of an old country boy for facts in these matters, but rather do the research yourself. The Cornucopia Institute is a good reference. Information about diabetes website is another good place to look. Now don’t just use my web references, please do your own research. WINFRED WILLIAMS Dalzell Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem.com.

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AROUND TOWN The Shepherd’s Center will offer free public information sessions 11-11:50 a.m. each Thursday through May 29 at 24 Council St. Scheduled topics / speakers are as follows: April 24, Catherine Blumberg of S.C. Active Lifestyles will discuss walking for your health; May 1, David O’Brien will discuss social media and staying connected; May 8, Ford Simmons of the Sumter County Library will provide tips and tricks on using your personal computer or iPad; May 15, Cpl. Eddie Hobbes of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will discuss self defense awareness; May 22, Cpl. Hobbes will discuss home security; and May 29, Carol Boyd will discuss gardening with herbs. The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, at South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. All area veterans are invited. The Sumter County Education Association-Retired will meet at noon Wednesday, April 23, at the North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Joseph Whiting will speak on “Better Choices — Better Health.” Call Brenda Bethune at (803) 469-6588. The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association will sponsor a dinner fundraiser 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Lincoln High School gym, 26 Council St. Cost is $7 per dinner and includes barbecue chicken, rice or baked beans, coleslaw, rolls and a drink. Dine in or take out. Call James L. Green at (803) 9684173. The YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc. will hold a Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) Reunion in conjunction with the annual banquet 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Imperial restaurant, 451 Broad St. Contact Yolanda Debra Wilson at (803) 773-7158 or ydwilson@ ywcasumter.org. Leading Ladies and Royale Divaz Social Club will sponsor a Relay for Life car wash fundraiser 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at 1132 Broad St. Cost: $5 for cars / bikes or $10 for trucks / SUVs. The town of Pinewood Commit-

tee will hold a Pinewood Gospel Fest at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Manchester football stadium, S.C. 261, Pinewood. Call Tom Moore at (803) 4644662. The Manning Branch NAACP will hold its 40th Annual Santee Wateree Expo Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27, as follows: 7 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. William J. Frierson will speak at the students’ awards banquet at Melina Presbyterian Activity Center, Gable; 4 p.m. Sunday, Leroy Smith, director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, will speak at the expo annual program at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Manning. For ticket information, call Dorothea Ford at (843) 659-2677 or Robert Fleming at (803) 435-8994. The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Lincoln High School, Council Street. Presentations will be done for the “Bulldogs” of 2013-14, the Class of 1969. Call James L. Green at (803) 968-4173. The Sumter Branch NAACP will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261 South, Wedgefield. In honor of National Foster Care Month, an awareness walk will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Dillon Park. The event is free and participants are asked to wear blue. For more details, contact Katina Dreamer, of Lee County Foster Adoption Association, at (803) 856-6633. The Lynchburg Magnolia Beautification Action Committee will hold its Annual Magnolia Festival and Parade on Saturday, May 3. The parade will begin at noon at Fleming Lighthouse Center, go down U.S. 76 and S.C. 341 to Main Street in Lynchburg. There will be vendors with a variety of food and gift items for sale. Music will be provided by the Army Band and Rock Band as well as Gentlemen of Distinction. The Clarendon Section National Council of Negro Women will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Council on Aging, 206 S. Church St., Manning.

PUBLIC AGENDA SUMTER CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING (BUDGET WORKSHOP) Today, 5:30 p.m., fire training facility, McCray’s Mill Road CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Today, 6 p.m., hospital board room, 10 E. Hospital St., Manning SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Sumter County

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Changes EUGENIA LAST made for the wrong reason won’t get you ahead. Find alternative solutions by embracing whatever problem you face responsibly. Your strength is your ability to adapt and keep moving forward. Choose a positive course of action.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emotions will fluctuate. A steady pace will help you reach your goal and ease a stressful situation that is causing confusion. Personal information should be kept a secret. Let your intuition lead the way when dealing with people asking you for something. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A receptive, open approach to whatever is offered will allow you to negotiate until you get exactly what you want. Documentation will help you avoid someone reneging. Stay one step ahead and cover your back and victory will be yours. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Prepare to make amends and do whatever damage control is necessary to avoid a problem with a personal or professional partner. Finding a unique solution that appeases everyone will also re-establish your value and improve your reputation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Live life to the fullest. Show off and use your charm to capture attention. Travel or visiting unfamiliar places will satisfy your lust for adventure. Embrace any challenge that comes your way with a positive attitude and a healthy ego. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t fall into a financial trap. Making an impulsive move regarding an investment or getting involved in a joint venture isn’t likely to turn out the way you want. Focus on your relationships with others and picking up valuable information. Romance is highlighted.

Council Chambers, 13 E. Canal St. GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, noon, chamber office, 32 E. Calhoun St.

DAILY PLANNER

WEATHER

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rearrange your work space or make changes at home that will inspire you to invest more time in your talents and personal goals. Love is in the stars, and romance will enhance your life. Make a positive change to the way you live. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Go out with people you feel have something to offer or contribute to the goals you have set. Collaborating will lead to changes at home. Initiate a routine that will help you improve your skills and add to your expertise and knowledge. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stick close to home and don’t ruffle feathers. Consistency and diplomacy will help you divert arguments that are likely to cause confusion and possible repercussions. Nurture an important relationship and revert back to solutions that have worked for you in the past.

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

An afternoon thunderstorm

A t-storm in spots this evening

Mostly sunny

Sunny and nice

A t-storm in spots in the p.m.

A stray afternoon thunderstorm

82°

54°

77° / 50°

80° / 59°

84° / 61°

86° / 57°

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 40%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 40%

Winds: WSW 8-16 mph

Winds: WNW 6-12 mph

Winds: N 6-12 mph

Winds: SSE 4-8 mph

Winds: SW 7-14 mph

Winds: WSW 6-12 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 79/49 Spartanburg 78/49

Greenville 78/49

Columbia 83/54

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 82/54

Aiken 81/54

ON THE COAST

Charleston 84/59

Today: Sun and clouds. High 76 to 83. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 71 to 77.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 76/50/t 56/35/pc 81/63/s 58/34/pc 85/64/pc 70/53/pc 78/64/c 68/47/sh 84/62/s 73/48/t 96/72/pc 59/48/c 78/48/t

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 358.30 75.84 74.89 99.63

24-hr chg -0.05 +0.05 -0.09 +1.76

Sunrise 6:43 a.m. Moonrise 2:11 a.m.

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

0.00" 2.81" 2.12" 12.48" 13.25" 13.41"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

76° 49° 76° 50° 93° in 2002 27° in 1983

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

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 76/57/s 54/40/pc 84/65/s 57/40/s 85/64/s 74/55/s 81/64/pc 58/40/pc 86/65/s 61/40/pc 88/67/s 63/51/s 65/43/pc

Myrtle Beach 77/57

Manning 82/55

Today: A thunderstorm or two. Winds west-southwest 7-14 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Winds south 3-6 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 83/53

Bishopville 83/53

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

Flood 7 a.m. stage yest. 12 9.01 19 11.43 14 9.67 14 7.64 80 80.52 24 20.84

Sunset Moonset

7:58 p.m. 1:17 p.m.

Last

New

First

Full

Apr. 22

Apr. 29

May 6

May 14

TIDES

24-hr chg +0.64 +1.39 +0.84 -0.43 +0.20 +0.94

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Wed.

High 3:20 a.m. 3:46 p.m. 4:27 a.m. 4:54 p.m.

Ht. 3.2 2.9 3.1 3.0

Low Ht. 10:25 a.m. 0.0 10:41 p.m. 0.2 11:26 a.m. -0.1 11:50 p.m. 0.1

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 71/42/t 79/51/t 83/56/t 83/61/t 69/58/pc 84/59/pc 79/48/t 79/51/t 83/54/t 83/52/t 77/52/t 81/54/t 82/52/t

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 71/42/s 78/53/s 79/51/s 77/55/s 61/51/s 77/51/s 73/47/s 76/54/s 78/50/s 75/46/s 66/42/s 73/45/s 74/47/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 83/53/t Gainesville 82/59/s Gastonia 79/50/t Goldsboro 83/52/t Goose Creek 84/59/pc Greensboro 78/47/t Greenville 78/49/t Hickory 77/47/t Hilton Head 77/65/pc Jacksonville, FL 83/61/pc La Grange 76/48/t Macon 80/55/t Marietta 76/51/t

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 75/48/s 84/61/s 74/48/s 72/45/s 77/51/s 69/46/s 75/50/s 72/45/s 72/60/s 80/61/s 78/47/s 80/55/s 76/53/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 75/46/t Mt. Pleasant 82/59/pc Myrtle Beach 77/57/pc Orangeburg 82/56/t Port Royal 81/61/pc Raleigh 80/49/t Rock Hill 80/48/t Rockingham 82/50/t Savannah 83/60/t Spartanburg 78/49/t Summerville 78/63/pc Wilmington 81/55/pc Winston-Salem 77/47/t

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 72/45/s 75/51/s 72/49/s 77/51/s 75/55/s 72/45/s 74/45/s 74/41/s 79/55/s 75/49/s 73/59/s 72/47/s 68/44/s

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

SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, 3 p.m., Planning Department, conference room, 12 W. Liberty St.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Acceptance and moderation will be necessary if you want to avoid arguments and interference. Spend more time working on personal improvements and building your assets. Re-evaluate your relationships with others and weed out the people who bring you down.

THE SUMTER ITEM

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 MONDAY

POWERBALL SATURDAY

MEGAMILLIONS FRIDAY

3-8-13-23-35 PowerUp: 3

5-6-29-35-51 Powerball: 21 Powerplay: 5

18-25-38-45-63 Megaball: 9 Megaplier: 2

PICK 3 MONDAY

PICK 4 MONDAY

4-4-5 and 8-4-8

8-1-7-4 and 4-0-0-8

PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC OCCASION: Amanda Hitchcock took this photo of a cardinal in a tree in her front yard.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Mull over personal, financial or medical issues that need to be resolved. A couple of insightful changes will allow you greater freedom to follow your dreams, hopes and wishes. Revive and update old goals and prepare to present what you have to offer. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on yourself and the improvements you want to make. Setting a personal budget or considering new ways to present and promote what you have to offer will help you achieve financial freedom. Romance is on the rise.

HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES OF INTERESTING, EXCITING, BEAUTIFUL OR HISTORICAL PLACES? Would you like to share those images with your fellow Sumter Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to sandrah@theitem.com, or mail to Sandra Holbert c/o The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed or typed name of photographer and photo details. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your photo. Amateur photographers only please.

SECTION

Super Bowl champs acquire new quarterback

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014

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

PRO GOLF

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Long time coming SEC commissioner: Leagues, union advocates have common ground BY JOHN ZENOR The Associated Press

to celebrate after a stunning hole-out on No. 18 lifted him to a one-shot victory over Luke Donald. Kuchar finished at 11-under 273 for his seventh career PGA Tour victory and $1.044 million in prize money. “I believe that I keep plugging away, good things are going to go my way,” he said with a grin. No one plugged away more the past month than Kuchar, the world’s sixth-ranked player. He could’ve taken the week off like most of golf’s best — just six of the top 20 players competed here — but instead hoped that his efforts the past month would finally pay off. “I take a lot of pride in playing good week in and week out,” Kuchar said. “This has been some excellent play.”

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive doesn’t think college athletes should have employee status, but believes there is some common ground with the proposal from the five power leagues and a union movement. The NCAA board of directors is expected to vote Thursday on a recommendation restructuring the NCAA to create autonomy in specific areas for the SEC, Big Ten, Pacific-12, Big 12 an Atlantic Coast Conference. Northwestern players are set to vote Friday on whether to form a union. The 65 members of the five conferences are seeking to be allowed SLIVE to cover the full cost of attendance for athletes, among other initiatives. “I don’t believe student-athletes should be employees,” Slive said Monday, addressing a Southeast regional meeting of the Associated Press sports editors. “If you put the union issue aside and look at the substance of what’s being asked for, you will see that in part, and maybe in great part, that what’s being asked for are the same kind of things that the 65 institutions put forth in the vision as early as last fall. “I prefer to think about what’s the substance of issue rather than the nature of it.” Slive has monitored the case of Northwestern football players seeking to be allowed to unionize. The commissioner said the leagues want athletes to have “a voice and vote in NCAA” legislation. Slive also addressed matters ranging from the prospect of a nine-game SEC football schedule starting in 2016 and the NBA Players Association’s rule allowing basketball players

SEE HERITAGE, PAGE B3

SEE SLIVE, PAGE B6

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Kuchar hits out of the bunker on the 15th green during Sunday’s final round of the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island. Kuchar won the tournament at 11-under par, rallying from four shots back to beat Luke Donald.

Kuchar rallies from 4 down to top Donald BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Matt Kuchar knew his next victory was coming, he just wasn’t sure when. He figured it might be at the Texas Open three weeks back when he finished two shots behind winner Steven Bowditch. Kuchar expected it would be the Houston Open a week later when he led down the stretch before being stung on Matt Jones’ 42yard chip-in on the first playoff hole. Kuchar was absolutely certain it would happen at the Masters, the tournament where golf fans first met the upbeat, smiling Georgia Tech golfer 16 years earlier. Instead, Kuchar watched others celebrate triumphs each time. At the RBC Heritage, it was finally Kuchar’s time

PRO BASKETBALL

RUNNING

’Cats Jefferson expects to play in Game 2

American Keflezighi wins Boston Marathon

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press

BY PAT EATON-ROBB The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE— Bobcats center Al Jefferson said that while his left foot remains extremely sore, he plans to play in Game 2 of the best-ofseven playoff series Wednesday night against Miami Heat. “I’m suiting up,” Jefferson said Monday. “It’s going to take more than that to make me sit out. We have worked too hard to get to this point.” Jefferson injured his foot in the first quarter of Sunday’s 99-88 loss to the two-time defending NBA champions. Charlotte’s leading scorer skipped a light team workout Monday and said he doesn’t plan to practice Tuesday. That means he won’t test out the foot until the shoot around period on Wednesday morning. His left foot remains in a walking boot and he’ll continue to receive treatment for the next two days. First-year coach Steve Clifford said the medical staff informed him Jefferson doesn’t

BOSTON — “The Star-Spangled Banner” played over Boylston Street in honor of an American winner of the Boston Marathon. One year after a bombing there killed three people and left more than 260 injured, Meb Keflezighi added Boston to a resume that includes the New York City Marathon title in 2009 and a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics. Running just two weeks before his 39th birthday, he had the names of the 2013 bombing victims on his bib. “At the end, I just kept thinking, ‘Boston Strong. Boston Strong,’” he said. “I was thinking ‘Give everything you have. If you get beat, that’s it.’” Keflezighi completed the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to the finish on Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay on Monday in a personalbest 2 hours, 8 minutes, 37 seconds. He held off Kenya’s Wilson Chebet, who finished 11 seconds behind.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte’s Al Jefferson (25) expects to play in Game 2 of the Bobcats’ Eastern Conference playoff series against Miami despite suffering a foot injury during Game 1’s 99-88 loss in Miami. run the risk of serious injury if he continues to play on the injured foot. Clifford also said the injury won’t require surgery this offseason. “There would be no long term effects, nothing that could be permanent going forward. So that part we’re not worried about,” Clifford said. In essence, the injury is all about the 6-foot10, 289-pound Jefferson managing the pain,

something the 10-year NBA veteran said he didn’t do well in Game 1 even though he finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. “I have to adjust to the pain,” Jefferson said. “I have to go out there and know that it’s going to be there and have that mindset. To me that will make me handle it a lot better. Last game it came out

SEE JEFFERSON, PAGE B2

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Diego’s Meb Keflezighi crosses the finish line to win the 118th Boston Marathon. Keflezighl became the first American to win the race since 1985.

Keflezighi went out early and built a big lead. But he was looking over his shoulder several times as Chebet closed the gap over the

final two miles. After realizing he wouldn’t be caught, Keflezighi raised his sunglasses, began pumping his right fist and made the sign of the cross. He broke into tears after crossing the finish line, then draped himself in the American flag.

SEE BOSTON, PAGE B6

SPORTS

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

7 a.m. – College Football: Georgia Tech T-Day Spring Game from Atlanta (ESPNU). 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Semifinal First Leg – Atletico Madrid vs. Chelsea (FOX SPORTS 1). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:15 p.m. – High School Baseball: Ridge View at Lugoff-Elgin (WPUBFM 102.7). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Davidson at South Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WNKT-FM 107.5). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Boston (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Miami at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Two – Atlanta at Indiana (TNT). 7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Two – Brooklyn at Toronto (NBA TV). 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Three – Boston at Detroit (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Three – New York Rangers at Philadelphia (CNBC). 8:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Miami at Atlanta (Joined In Progress) (WPUB-FM 102.7). 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Two – Washington at Chicago (TNT). 10 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Three – San Jose at Los Angeles (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Baseball Sumter at South Florence, 6:30 p.m. Wilson Hall in Mingo Bay Tournament (at Myrtle Beach), TBA Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 6:30 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Jefferson Davis, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Clarendon Hall at Jefferson Davis, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf Sumter in Anderson Brothers (at Country Club of South Carolina in Florence), TBA Thomas Sumter in SCISA Region I-2A Match (in St. George), 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Thomas Sumter at Florence Christian, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball Wilson Hall in Spring Break Tournament (at Myrtle Beach), TBA Laurence Manning in Spring Break Tournament (at Myrtle Beach), TBA

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press

Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Cleveland WEST DIVISION Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle Houston

W 11 10 9 9 9

L 8 9 9 10 11

Pct .579 .526 .500 .474 .450

GB – 1 11/2 2 21/2

W 9 9 9 9 8

L 6 8 9 10 10

Pct .600 .529 .500 .474 .444

GB – 1 11/2 2 21/2

W 13 11 8 7 5

L 5 8 10 11 14

Pct .722 .579 .444 .389 .263

GB – 21/2 5 6 81/2

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Cleveland 6, Toronto 4 Detroit 2, L.A. Angels Miami 3, Seattle 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 1, 12 innings Minnesota 8, Kansas City 3 Chicago White Sox 16, Texas 2 Oakland 4, Houston 1 Boston 6, Baltimore 5

TODAY’S GAMES

Kansas City (Shields 1-2) at Cleveland (Salazar 0-2), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-0) at Washington (Jordan 0-2), 7:05 p.m. Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 1-1) at Toronto (Dickey 1-3), 7:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 3-0) at Detroit (Verlander 2-1), 7:08 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 3-0) at Tampa Bay (Price 2-1), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-0) at Boston (Lester 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Texas (N.Martinez 0-0) at Oakland (Milone 0-1), 10:05 p.m. Houston (Feldman 2-1) at Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-2), 10:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Texas at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Houston at Seattle, 3:40 p.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Atlanta Washington New York Miami Philadelphia CENTRAL DIVISION Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago WEST DIVISION Los Angeles San Francisco Colorado San Diego Arizona

NBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlanta 1, Indiana 0 Saturday, April 19: Atlanta 101, Indiana 93 Today: Atlanta at Indiana, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24: Indiana at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Indiana at Atlanta, 2 p.m. Miami 1, Charlotte 0 Sunday, April 20: Miami 99, Charlotte 88 Wednesday, April 23: Charlotte at Miami, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Monday, April 28: Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Brooklyn 1, Toronto 0 Saturday, April 19: Brooklyn 94, Toronto 87 Today: Brooklyn at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25: Toronto at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27: Toronto at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Washington 1, Chicago 0 Sunday, April 20: Washington 102, Chicago 93 Today: Washington at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 25: Chicago at Washington, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27: Chicago at Washington, 1 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

San Antonio 1, Dallas 0 Sunday, April 20: San Antonio 90, Dallas 85 Wednesday, April 23: Dallas at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26: San Antonio at Dallas, 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 28: San Antonio at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. Oklahoma City 1, Memphis 0 Saturday, April 19: Oklahoma City 100, Memphis 86 Monday, April 21: Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24: Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Oklahoma City at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. Golden State 1, L.A. Clippers 0 Saturday, April 19: Golden State 109, L.A. Clippers 105 Monday, April 21: Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24: L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27: L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 3:30 p.m. Portland 1, Houston 0 Sunday, April 20: Portland 122, Houston 120, OT Wednesday, April 23: Portland at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 25: Houston at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27: Houston at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION New York Toronto Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston CENTRAL DIVISION

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Washington, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Philadelphia at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

W 12 11 9 9 8

L 6 8 9 10 10

Pct .667 .579 .500 .474 .444

GB – 11/2 3 31/2 4

W 14 11 8 8 5

L 5 8 10 11 12

Pct .737 .579 .444 .421 .294

GB – 3 51/2 6 8

W 12 11 10 9 5

L 7 8 10 10 16

Pct .632 .579 .500 .474 .238

GB – 1 21/2 3 8

SUNDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 3, 14 innings Miami 3, Seattle 2 Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 2, 14 innings Washington 3, St. Louis 2 Cincinnati 8, Chicago Cubs 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, Arizona 1 Philadelphia 10, Colorado 9 San Francisco 4, San Diego 3

TODAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati (Cueto 1-2) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 1-0), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Skaggs 1-0) at Washington (Jordan 0-2), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Fernandez 2-1) at Atlanta (A.Wood 2-2), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (McCarthy 0-3) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 2-1), 8:05 p.m. San Diego (Kennedy 1-3) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 2-0), 8:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 2-1) at Colorado (Morales 1-1), 8:40 p.m. Philadelphia (Burnett 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 3-1), 10:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Miami at Atlanta, 12:10 p.m. Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Detroit 1, Boston 1 Friday, April 18: Detroit 1, Boston 0 Sunday, April 20: Boston 4, Detroit 1 Today: Boston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24: Boston at Detroit, 8 p.m. Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 0 Wednesday, April 16: Montreal 5, Tampa Bay 4, OT Friday, April 18: Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 1 Sunday, April 20: Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2 Today: Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh 1, Columbus 1 Wednesday, April 16: Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 3 Saturday, April 19: Columbus 4, Pittsburgh 3, 2OT Monday, April 21: Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23: Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Columbus at Pittsburgh, TBD N.Y. Rangers 1, Philadelphia 1 Thursday, April 17: N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 1 Sunday, April 20: Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Today: N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Friday, April 25: N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27: Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, Noon

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Colorado 2, Minnesota 0 Thursday, April 17: Colorado 5, Minnesota 4, OT Saturday, April 19: Colorado 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21: Colorado at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24: Colorado at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. St. Louis 2, Chicago 0 Thursday, April 17: St. Louis 4, Chicago 3, 3OT Saturday, April 19: St. Louis 4, Chicago 3, OT Monday, April 21: St. Louis at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23: St. Louis at Chicago, 9:30 p.m. Anaheim 2, Dallas 0 Wednesday, April 16: Anaheim 4, Dallas 3 Friday, April 18: Anaheim 3, Dallas 2 Monday, April 21: Anaheim at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23: Anaheim at Dallas, 8 p.m. San Jose 2, Los Angeles 0 Thursday, April 17: San Jose 6, Los Angeles 3 Sunday, April 20: San Jose 7, Los Angeles 2 Tuesday, April 22: San Jose at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Thursday, April 24: San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

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AREA ROUNDUP

Barons improve to 20-0 MYRTLE BEACH – William Kinney allowed just an unearned run and struck out nine if five innings on Monday as the Wilson Hall baseball team kept its perfect record intact with a 2-1 over Waccamaw in the Mingo Bay Tournament in Myrtle Beach. Chase Belk pitched the final two innings

and struck out two and allowed just one hit as the Barons improved to 20-0. Jay Goodson went 2-for-3 with a run scored while Kemper Patton was 1-for-2 with a double and drove in two runs. John Patrick Sears scored the other run. WH plays Pigeon Forge, Tenn., today at Conway High School.

NBA PLAYOFFS

Nene dominates as Wizards beat Bulls CHICAGO— Nene started thinking about how it would all unfold in the middle of the night. No way could he have scripted it any better than this. Nene dominated with 24 points, Trevor Ariza scored 18, and the Washington Wizards rallied from 13 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-93 in their playoff opener on Sunday night. John Wall scored 16 in his postseason debut. Marcin Gortat added 15 points and 13 rebounds, and the fifth-seeded Wizards pulled out the victory even though they looked like they were ready to be blown out. They cut a 13-point deficit to one in the third and trailed by three going into the fourth, before outscoring Chicago 18-6 over the final six minutes to come out on top in their first playoff appearance since 2008. Game 2 is today in Chicago. BLAZERS 122 ROCKETS 120

HOUSTON — LaMarcus Aldridge was playing on another level Sunday night and had the emotional intensity to match the best performance of his career. Portland’s star was hungry after missing the playoffs the last two seasons and wanted to show his teammates that getting to the postseason was simply not enough. Aldridge scored a career-high and franchise playoff-record 46 points and Damian Lillard added 31, including the go-ahead free throws in overtime, to lift the Trail Blazers to a 122-120 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Game 2 is Wednesday night in Houston. SPURS 90 MAVS 85

SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs rode the wide shoulders of Tim Duncan to victory. The Mavericks were not going to let San Antonio beat them with 3-pointers, and they did not want Tony Parker using the lane as his personal playground. So the veteran Duncan overcame a brief injury scare to score 27 points. The Spurs held Dallas to one field goal in the final seven minutes to rally for a 90-85 win Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Mavericks also went scoreless for 5½ minutes during that stretch, their lone

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington’s Nene, right, drives to the basket against Chicago’s Joakim Noah during the Wizards’ 102-93 victory in Chicago on Sunday. field goal coming with less than a second remaining. San Antonio won despite going 3 for 17 on 3-pointers and getting only 23 points from its normally potent bench. Duncan scored nine points on 4-for-5 shooting from the paint in the final quarter to help the Spurs overcome a 10-point deficit. Parker had 21 points, and Manu Ginobili added 17. Kawhi Leonard had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Tiago Splitter pulled down 11 rebounds for top-seeded San Antonio, which has won 10 straight against Dallas. Devin Harris scored 19 points for the Mavericks, who nearly pulled off a huge upset. From wire reports

JEFFERSON FROM PAGE B1 of nowhere and I didn’t know what I was limited to and what I could and couldn’t do. Now I know.” Jefferson received two pain killer injections during Sunday’s game after injuring the foot in the first quarter while coming off a double screen. He said he will continue to receive injections to handle the pain throughout the series. “They are going to be my new best friend,” he said with a laugh. After Sunday’s game, Heat center/power forward Chris Bosh said Miami went after Jefferson to test his injured foot. The Bobcats are expecting the Heat will run plenty of

pick and rolls at Jefferson to test his mobility in Game 2. But Clifford seems more worried about Jefferson’s play on the offensive end, rather this ability to adjust on defense. “I thought it hampered him a lot more offensively than defensively,” Clifford said. “We watched on film a couple of the pick and rolls and he defended them fine. His problem is he can’t pivot hard off that foot and that is such a big part of his game — the quick spins, going one way, faking and going back the other way. I thought it hurt his offense a lot more than his defense.” Point guard Kemba Walker, who led the Bobcats in scoring in Game 1, said he

and his teammates are going to have to help pick up the slack if Jefferson is limited. “I definitely think I have to increase my level of play and be a lot more aggressive offensively,” Walker said. “Other guys as well. I think everyone is looking forward to that challenge.” Clifford’s other concern heading into Game 2 is limiting turnovers. Charlotte turned it over 15 times leading to 20 points for the Heat. “They don’t need 20 points,” Jefferson said. Said Clifford: “We need maximum concentration and maximum intensity, starting with the turnovers. You have to concentrate on the reasons you win and you play well. I think we can do better.”

RBC HERITAGE

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TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014

RBC HERITAGE NOTEBOOK

Anderson aims to build on finish BY STEPHEN FASTENAU & KENDALL SALTER Island Packett By the time Matt Kuchar dropped his winning shot Sunday, Mark Anderson had celebrated Easter with family and was preparing for New Orleans. The Beaufort resident made the cut on the number at his home event and finished tied for 68th after a 1-under-par 70. The final round was his best of the week, and he hopes some momentum travels with ANDERSON him. “That was the whole goal of today, to find something that was going to work next week,” Anderson said. “The first three days I had some good things and a lot of bad things. (Sunday) I just wanted to find a swing that felt good.” Anderson and playing partner Tommy Gainey, in the first group off at 8 a.m., played in 2 hours, 55 minutes in the mist. The rain intensified on the final two holes on the Calibogue Sound. Gainey, a Bishopville native finished at 5 over par. He shot a 68 on Sunday’s final round after carding a 75 on Saturday. He took home $12, 238 for his efforts. It was not until the pair putted out that the weather improved. Anderson made long putts for birdie on Nos. 10 and 14 after nine pars on the front side. “I hadn’t made too many of those this year,” he said. “It was nice.” S.C. STANDOUTS AT HERITAGE

Greenwood’s Ben Martin put himself in contention to win late on Sunday before a miscue on No. 15 derailed his championship aspirations. Still, Martin did enough to finish tied for third. That put him at the head

of the pack in terms of home-state contestants. William McGirt, a Boiling Springs resident and Wofford College’s lone representative on the PGA Tour, was tied for the lead after the first round. He bookended his tournament with a pair of 5-under rounds to finish tied for ninth in his fourth RBC Heritage appearance. USC Aiken graduate and North Augusta resident Scott Brown tallied a 67 in the final round to finish tied for fifth in his second appearance at the Heritage. Savannah’s Brian Harman finished tied for seventh at 6 under. Clemson graduate Jonathan Byrd finished at even par, leaving him tied for 31st. AMATEUR’S HOUR

Matthew Fitzpatrick, the lone amateur remaining in the field following Saturday’s cut, impressed all weekend with stellar play. The Englishman, just 19, closed the tournament at 2 under and tied for 23rd. PAST CHAMPS UNABLE TO REPEAT

Six of 13 former Heritage winners made the cut, but only one, Jim Furyk, finished in the top 10. Furyk, the 2010 champion, closed the tournament at 6 under to tie for seventh. Defending champion Graeme McDowell finished tied for 23rd at 2 under. NOTABLE FINISHES

Pat Perez highlighted the early pairings by carding a 7-under 64, good enough to tie him with champion Kuchar for the day’s best round. Perez entered the day tied for 55th and finished at 3 under in a tie for 18th. Russell Knox was the most successful first-timer at the RBC Heritage, coming in a tie for ninth at 5 under. Masters runner-up Jordan Spieth finished tied for 12th at 4 under.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luke Donald hits a chip shot for birdie on the 18th green during Sunday’s final round of the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island. Matt Kuchar shot a 64 to finish at 11under 273, one stroke ahead of Donald, who had his third second place and fifth top-three finish here in the past six years.

HERITAGE FROM PAGE B1 Especially at Harbour Town this week. He had just two top-10 finishes and hadn’t come closer than seventh in 10 previous showings. This time, Kuchar had only one bad stretch — his 5-over-par front nine in the rain-delayed second round — and was ready to pounce when he had the chance. Kuchar felt the break Friday into Saturday morning steadied his mind and his game, resetting him to return to the stellar form he’d shown for several weeks. His 7-under 64 Sunday tied for the lowest round of the tournament and ended a string of five straight final rounds this season where he shot even par or worse. “It was just an incredible feeling,” he said. For Donald, it was his third second-place finish and fifth top-three finish in his past six RBC Heritage events. Donald’s latest chance ended with Kuchar’s winning shot. He hit it solid, felt it was a good line and watched it rattle home. “I heard the crowd go crazy,” Kuchar said. “Then I went crazy.” Kuchar made up the four shots on Donald with seven birdies in his first 10 holes. Then nearly gave away another tournament when he three-putted from less than 8 feet at the par-3 17th, a bogey that dropped him into a tie for the top spot — and set up the dramatic 72nd hole. “I was in a little bit of shock,” Kuchar said. “But I think I did a good job of shaking things off.” Donald had two holes to play after Kuchar finished, but he missed a 28-foot birdie putt at the 17th hole, then saw his try at a chip-in birdie slide past the cup at the last. “Finishing second isn’t what I was hoping for,” he said. “Disappointed, obviously, not to have won. Usu-

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Kuchar smiles with his trophy after winning the RBC Heritage on Sunday at Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. Kuchar rallied from four shots back to hold off Luke Donald.

ally a solid 69 on a windy day with a two-shot lead is enough to get it done on Sundays. It’s tough to win out here and hats off to Matt for a superb round.” Donald was at 10-under 274 after his 69. Ben Martin, who turned pro in 2010, shot 67 to finish tied for third at 9 under with John Huh, who shot 68. Sunday finally brought the sunshine the tournament had lacked all week. Players got the bonus of easy, softened greens from three days of moisture. The birdies were flying from the start, and Kuchar took full advantage. He birdied the first and second holes, then added a third from about 20 feet at No. 4. “When I made that putt, I

knew it was going to be a really good day,” he said. That Donald was in the chase again here was no surprise. The steady Englishman, once No. 1 in the world, says Harbour Town’s tight fairways and small greens are a perfect layout for players like him who aren’t long hitters. Donald said a gust of wind during his swing led to him driving the ball way left out of bounds on the sixth hole for a double bogey. He climbed back into the hunt with birdies on the seventh and ninth, but hooked his drive into the water left on No. 10 for a bogey. “It was just a poor swing,” he said. “I flipped it.” Donald, however, kept charging and drew within a stroke of Kuchar with birdies on Nos. 11-12. He could get no closer, finishing his round with six pars.

RBC HERITAGE PAR SCORES The Associated Press Sunday At Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head, S.C. Purse: $5.8 million Yardage: 7,101; Par: 71 Final Matt Kuchar (500), $1,044,000 66-73-70-64—273 -11 Luke Donald (300), $626,400 70-69-66-69—274 -10 John Huh (163), $336,400 71-68-68-68—275 -9 Ben Martin (163), $336,400 69-68-71-67—275 -9 Scott Brown (105), $220,400 70-69-71-67—277 -7 Brian Stuard (105), $220,400 69-72-68-68—277 -7 Jim Furyk (88), $187,050 71-66-71-70—278 -6 Brian Harman (88), $187,050 69-71-69-69—278 -6 Russell Knox (75), $156,600 69-72-68-70—279 -5 William McGirt (75), $156,600 66-76-71-66—279 -5 Rory Sabbatini (75), $156,600 69-72-70-68—279 -5 Stuart Appleby (58), $110,200 73-73-67-67—280 -4 Matt Every (58), $110,200 69-70-70-71—280 -4 Jason Kokrak (58), $110,200 71-73-66-70—280 -4 Charl Schwartzel (58), $110,200 70-70-68-72—280 -4 Jordan Spieth (58), $110,200 69-74-70-67—280 -4 Nicholas Thompson (58), $110,200 70-70-68-72—280 -4 Paul Casey (51), $75,632 74-67-72-68—281 -3 J.B. Holmes (51), $75,632 72-71-69-69—281 -3 Ryo Ishikawa (51), $75,632 77-68-67-69—281 -3 Pat Perez (51), $75,632 74-69-74-64—281 -3 Ted Potter, Jr. (51), $75,632 70-69-71-71—281 -3 Robert Allenby (47), $55,680 69-72-70-71—282 -2 Martin Kaymer (47), $55,680 73-67-72-70—282 -2 Graeme McDowell (47), $55,680 71-69-72-70—282 -2 Matthew Fitzpatrick, $0 71-71-69-71—282 -2 Tim Herron (43), $43,790 69-72-72-70—283 -1 Chris Kirk (43), $43,790 71-72-71-69—283 -1 Geoff Ogilvy (43), $43,790 72-68-71-72—283 -1 Camilo Villegas (43), $43,790 72-71-73-67—283 -1 Jonathan Byrd (37), $34,469 71-73-73-67—284 E K.J. Choi (37), $34,469 70-67-74-73—284 E Harris English (37), $34,469 68-73-75-68—284 E Billy Hurley III (37), $34,469 70-69-73-72—284 E Jerry Kelly (37), $34,469 76-70-67-71—284 E Richard H. Lee (37), $34,469 70-69-71-74—284 E Steve Marino (37), $34,469 72-72-72-68—284 E

Ricky Barnes (29), $23,200 72-73-72-68—285 +1 Tim Clark (29), $23,200 72-71-71-71—285 +1 Chesson Hadley (29), $23,200 72-67-73-73—285 +1 Justin Hicks (29), $23,200 75-70-68-72—285 +1 Charley Hoffman (29), $23,200 73-71-68-73—285 +1 Kevin Kisner (29), $23,200 73-72-68-72—285 +1 Scott Langley (29), $23,200 66-73-75-71—285 +1 Spencer Levin (29), $23,200 72-74-70-69—285 +1 Kevin Stadler (29), $23,200 71-69-72-73—285 +1 Brendon Todd (29), $23,200 75-71-71-68—285 +1 Ken Duke (21), $15,335 72-71-69-74—286 +2 Andrew Loupe (21), $15,335 70-73-72-71—286 +2 Patrick Reed (21), $15,335 71-72-70-73—286 +2 Chris Stroud (21), $15,335 71-71-74-70—286 +2 Bo Van Pelt (21), $15,335 69-70-73-74—286 +2 Woody Austin (15), $13,326 74-71-67-75—287 +3 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano (15), $13,326 74-71-67-75—287 +3 Brice Garnett (15), $13,326 73-71-72-71—287 +3 Charles Howell III (15), $13,326 69-73-74-71—287 +3 Shawn Stefani (15), $13,326 74-69-71-73—287 +3 Kevin Streelman (15), $13,326 69-72-70-76—287 +3 David Toms (15), $13,326 73-73-72-69—287 +3 Boo Weekley (15), $13,326 73-73-73-68—287 +3 Stewart Cink (9), $12,644 70-72-72-74—288 +4 Zach Johnson (9), $12,644 71-73-70-74—288 +4 Tim Wilkinson (9), $12,644 70-71-73-74—288 +4 Ernie Els (6), $12,238 72-73-73-71—289 +5 Tommy Gainey (6), $12,238 72-74-75-68—289 +5 Jeff Maggert (6), $12,238 70-76-72-71—289 +5 John Mallinger (6), $12,238 69-74-73-73—289 +5 Mark Anderson (2), $11,716 71-75-74-70—290 +6 Erik Compton (2), $11,716 70-75-73-72—290 +6 Brian Gay (2), $11,716 70-74-74-72—290 +6 James Hahn (2), $11,716 72-74-69-75—290 +6 Billy Horschel (2), $11,716 69-74-72-75—290 +6 Robert Garrigus (1), $11,368 71-74-71-75—291 +7 Brian Davis (1), $11,078 71-75-73-73—292 +8 Dudley Hart (1), $11,078 73-69-75-75—292 +8 Trevor Immelman (1), $11,078 74-69-75-74—292 +8 Brandt Snedeker (1), $11,078 72-73-74-73—292 +8 Briny Baird (1), $10,788 72-72-74-78—296 +12

SPORTS

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014

SPORTS ITEMS

NHL PLAYOFFS

Seahawks acquire QB Pryor ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have traded quarterback Terrelle Pryor to the Seattle Seahawks. Oakland sent the third-year player to the Super Bowl champions on PRYOR Monday. Terms of the deal were not immediately announced. JOHNSON ARRESTED

CALABASAS, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says former NFL and Southern California receiver Keyshawn Johnson has been arrested after a report of a domestic dispute. A Sheriff’s Department statement says deputies responded to a residence in Calabasas at 12:48 a.m. Monday and determined the resident and his ex-girlfriend were involved in a domestic dispute, and the resident was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery. BULLS’ NOAH WINS AWARD

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday in front of friends and family. Noah joins Michael Jordan in 1988 as the only Bulls players to win the award. The recognition comes after he helped Chicago win 48 games and capture homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs despite losing Derrick Rose to a season-ending knee injury and trading away Luol Deng. 2 COACHES FIRED

Mike Woodson and Tyrone Corbin lost their jobs, and Rick Adelman decided it was time to walk away from his. Woodson and Corbin were fired Monday and Adelman retired, creating coaching openings for three NBA teams. Woodson was expected to be replaced after Phil Jack-

son was hired last month as New York Knicks president during a disappointing season for a team that expected to make the playoffs. He informed Woodson and the entire coaching staff they were being dismissed Monday morning. SUNDAY (6) SOUTH CAROLINA 4 AUBURN 3 AUBURN, ALA. - Gene Cone’s one-out sacrifice fly in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and junior righthander Joel Seddon pitched 2.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn his second win of the season as sixth ranked South Carolina defeated Auburn 4-3 to win the rubber game of a threegame SEC series at Plainsman Park. The Gamecocks are 30-10 and 10-8 in the SEC with Auburn falling to 22-19 and 7-11 in league play. South Carolina is in second place in the SEC Eastern Division and tied for fourth overall. The Gamecocks begin a five-game homestand 7 p.m. today hosting Davidson at Carolina Stadium. The game will be televised on FOX Sports South. PITTSBURGH 13 (20) CLEMSON 4

PITTSBURGH, PA. - Pittsburgh scored six runs on only three hits and five costly Tiger walks in the fifth inning in its 13-4 victory over No. 20 Clemson on Sunday afternoon at Charles L. Cost Field. The Panthers (17-22, 9-12 ACC) salvaged the series against the Tigers (24-15, 12-8 ACC), who won two of three games. Clemson hosts Liberty 6:30 p.m. today. WIE WINS LPGA LOTTE TITLE

KAPOLEI, Hawaii— Michelle Wie rallied from four strokes back entering the day to shoot a 5-under 67 on Saturday and win the LPGA LOTTE Championship. From staff, wire reports

MLB ROUNDUP

Ibanez leads Angels past Nationals 4-2 WASHINGTON — Raul Ibanez delivered a tiebreaking three-run double as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning on a night that Mike Trout and Bryce Harper went a combined 2 for 8 with zero runs or RBIs in their first matchup as opponents, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Monday.

NATIONAL LEAGUE METS 2 CARDINALS 0 NEW YORK — Jenrry Mejia pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, David Wright delivered another key hit and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 Monday night. PIRATES 6 REDS 5 PITTSBURGH — Ike Davis became the first player to hit grand slams for different teams in the same April, and Neil Walker had a winning run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates twice overcame deficits to beat the Reds 6-5 Monday.

AMERICAN LEAGUE ORIOLES 7 RED SOX 6 BOSTON — The Baltimore Orioles scored six runs off Clay Buchholz in the third inning then held on to spoil Boston’s Patriots’ Day morning game a year after the Boston Marathon bombings with a 7-6 win over the Red Sox on Monday. INDIANS 4 ROYALS 3

CLEVELAND — Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley hit two-run homers, powering the Cleveland In-

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dians over the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Monday night when a fearless squirrel ran around Progressive Field and provided some extra entertainment. WHITE SOX 3 TIGERS 1

DETROIT — Jose Abreu and Dayan Viciedo hit RBI doubles in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. From wire reports

Fleury, 3-goal flurry lead Pens past Jackets COLUMBUS, Ohio — Brandon Sutter, Lee Stempniak and Olli Maatta scored in a span of 2:13 of the third period to revive the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. Pittsburgh took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven playoff series thanks to the goals on three consecutive shots. Brooks Orpik added a goal in the final seconds of the second period as the Penguins stormed back from deficits of 2-0 and 3-1. Marc Andre-Fleury had 27 saves. Boone Jenner and Jack Johnson staked the Blue Jackets to an early lead in FLEURY the opening 3:18, with Cam Atkinson getting credit for a goal early in the final period that stretched the lead to 3-1. But then the Penguins found their game, dominating with a 41-20 advantage in shots on goal and controlling the pace to disappoint a raucous overflow crowd of 19,148. Beau Bennett and Paul Martin each had two assists for the Penguins, as did Brandon Dubinsky for the Blue Jackets, who were trying for their first playoff victory at home. They were 0-5 in the postseason until pulling off a stunning 4-3 double-overtime victory Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Down 3-1 after Dubinsky’s twirling backhander went in off Atkinson’s glove just over a minute into the final period, the Penguins found another gear. Martin’s shot from the point was redirected by Sutter cut the lead to a goal. Stempniak took a short pass from Kris Letang and waded in from the right wing, beating goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who finished with 37 saves, 1:10 later. SUNDAY SHARKS 7 KINGS 2 SAN JOSE, Calif. — The only similarity in the rematch of a tightly played seven-game series between Los Angeles and San Jose is that the home team keeps winning. What’s drastically different is that Jonathan Quick and the normally air-tight Kings defense is giving up goals at a staggering pace. Fourth-liners Mike Brown and Raffi Torres scored second-period goals to erase an early two-goal deficit and the Sharks

shredded Quick for a second straight game, beating the Kings 7-2 Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in their firstround series. Justin Braun, Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture and Joe Thornton also scored for the Sharks, who overcame a two-goal deficit after the first period of a playoff game for just the third time in 26 tries in franchise history. Antti Niemi made 24 saves. The Sharks matched a franchise playoff record with seven goals in a game and have 13 goals through two games after managing just 10 in a seven-game loss to Quick and the Kings last year. BRUINS 4

Philadelphia Flyers. Emery stood in again for injured No. 1 netminder Steve Mason and made 31 saves to help the Flyers rally from an early two-goal deficit and beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Sunday to even the first-round playoff series. The Flyers had lost nine straight at Madison Square Garden, including 4-1 in the series opener on Thursday, since their last win there on Feb. 20, 2011. Emery hadn’t won a postseason game anywhere in exactly three years for Anaheim at Nashville. Now the Flyers head home, where they went 2-0 against the Rangers in the regular season. Game 3 is today.

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BOSTON — Two powerplay goals and stingy penalty killing ended the Boston Bruins’ offensive drought and tied their playoff series. Reilly Smith and Zdeno Chara scored with a man advantage, the Detroit Red Wings got just one shot on goal on their four power plays and Boston won 4-1 in Game 2 on Sunday.

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NEW YORK — This win was three years in the making for backup goalie Ray Emery and the rest of the

MONTREAL— The Montreal Canadiens looked as if they would cruise to an easy win when Rene Bourque scored only 11 seconds into the game. But the Canadiens needed a third-period goal from Tomas Plekanec and some fine saves from Carey Price to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Sunday night and take a 3-0 lead in their NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. From wire reports

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seems agitated, anxious and depressed by all the news. Is this a disease? How can I help her get off this habit? What should I do? Miserable in Minnesota

DEAR MANAGEMENT — Unless the flirtation becomes a distraction for “the team,” you should stay out of it. Much as you might like to intervene, your friend’s wife and this coworker are adults and responsible for their own behavior.

DEAR MISERABLE — Your girlfriend appears to have become a news junkie. She’s overstimulated and hooked on the adrenaline rush she gets from channel surfing from one tragedy, outrage and horror to the next. While this may not technically be a disease, it IS exhausting and depressing. When the same thing started happening to me, I fixed it by turning off the news and going “cold turkey.” After a four-day news blackout, I felt like my buoyant self again. Now I ration my exposure. Please share this with your girlfriend because it’s what I’m recommending for her.

DEAR ABBY — My girlfriend watches the 24-hour news channels and seems to be obsessed with them. It is hurting our relationship and affecting her happiness. She’s constantly worried about national and international politics, global warming, the economy, health care, crime, etc. She neglects herself and her family. She

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DONNA M. POOLE Donna Morris Poole, 55, wife of Ronnie Poole Jr., died Friday, April 18, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of Doris Andrews Morris and the late Lucius W. “Son” Morris Jr. She was a member of First Southern Methodist POOLE Church and attended New Start Community Church of the Nazarene. She was formerly employed at Cole’s Restaurant and McLaughlin Ford Co. Survivors include her husband of Sumter; mother of Sumter; two sisters, Cindy Morris Barfield (Robert) of Lexington and Sharon Morris Brewer (Stan) of Wedgefield; nieces and nephews, Cristin Dawn Litaker (John) of Sumter, Rebecca Leah “Becky” Knight (Travis) of Wedgefield and Robert Alexander “Alex” Barfield of Lexington; greatnephews, Ethan John Litaker and Nathan Lynn Knight; a very special brother-in-law, Harold William Poole of Sumter; brother-in-law, George H. Poole (Thelma) of Sumter; sisters-in-law, Edna Poole Morris, Cecial Poole and Evelyn Poole, all of Sumter; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Alexander Sr. and Frances Jackson Andrews, and Lucius W. Sr. and Myrtle Moore Morris; father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Roney and Ethel W. Poole; sister-in-law, Mary G. Poole; brothers-in-law, Joe Poole and Eugene Poole; a nephew, John Brandon “Brant” Rodgers; and a greatnephew, Tyler “Boy” Knight. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Nazarene Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Andrews, Charles Andrews, Ben Andrews, Bennett W. Kolb, Phillip Andrews and Donnie Hodge. The family received friends Monday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and will receive friends at other times at the home of her mother, 245 Wildwood Ave. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or to New

BOSTON FROM PAGE B1 No U.S. runner had won the race since Lisa Larsen-Weidenbach took the women’s title in 1985. The last American man to win was Greg Meyer in 1983. Meyer and Keflezighi embraced after the race. “I’m blessed to be an American and God bless America and God bless Boston for this special day,” Keflezighi said. Rita Jeptoo of Kenya successfully defended the women’s title she said she could not enjoy a year ago. Jeptoo finished in a course-record 2 hours, 18 minutes, 57 seconds. She is a three-time Boston Marathon champion, having also won in 2006. “I came here to support the people in Boston and show them that we are here together,” she said. “I decided to support them and show them we are here together.” Jeptoo broke away from a group of five runners at the 23-mile mark. Buzunesh Deba of Ethiopia finished second in 2:19:59. Countrywoman Mare Dibaba was third at 2:19:52. All three women came in under the previous course record.

SLIVE FROM PAGE B1 to turn pro after one season. Slive said he expects SEC members to vote on whether to add the ninth league game before spring meetings in Destin, Fla. He said the so-called “one and done rule” is bad for academics.

Start Community Church of the Nazarene Children’s Program, 4686 J.W. Rhames Road, Manning, SC 29102. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

BILL JONES LYNCHBURG — William Harold “Bill” Jones, 62, died in the evening of April 18, 2014, at his residence, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. His family was at his side. Visitation was held Monday at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, Florence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Catawba Funeral Home in Hickory, N.C. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service at the funeral home in North Carolina. Mr. Jones was born in Westbrook, Maine, a son of Kenneth Francis and Leona Harmon Jones. He was a maintenance analyst with the U.S. Air Force. Bill was a member of American Legion Post No. 140, Lynchburg. Survivors are his wife, Rachel Teague Jones of Lynchburg; one son, Rusty (Nikki) Jones of Lynchburg; a brother, Mike (Kim) Jones of Cornish, Maine; grandchildren, Codie and Clarissa; and one great-grandchild, Brantley. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Jones. Memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation (Lou Gehrig), 1023 Wappoo Road, Suite A-19, Charleston, SC 29407. Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto St., Florence, is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Nev. After finishing high school, Garry began working with Santee Print Works and was employed with them for more than 34 years. He lived with his two brothers and loved his family dearly. He will be missed by all who knew him. Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Jerry Moore and Terry Moore, both of Rembert; two sisters, Sherry Soto and her husband, Jack, of Tampa, Fla., and Rosemary Compton of North Carolina; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Cannon. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Green Acres Assembly of God with the Rev. David Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bullock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

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REMBERT — Garry Russell Moore, age 55, died on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at his residence. Born in Sanford, Fla., he was a son of George Moore and his wife, Kathy, of Sumter and Janet Rits of Las Vegas,

American Shalane Flanagan, who went to high school in nearby Marblehead, finished seventh after leading for more than half the race. She gambled by setting the early pace, but fell back on the Newton Hills about 21 miles into the race. “It does mean a lot to be that my city was proud of me,” she said. “I’m proud of how I ran. I don’t wish I was it was easier. I wish I was better.”

After breaking a 27-year American drought at the New York marathon, Keflezighi contemplated retiring after the 2012 NYC Marathon. But that race was canceled because of Superstorm Sandy, and he pulled out of the Boston Marathon last April because of injury. He watched the race from the stands at the finish line, but said he left about five minutes before the bombs went off.

HERNANDO, Fla. — William J. Bryant, 80, of Beverly Hills, Fla., died on April 19, 2014, under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County in Beverly Hills, Fla. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC of Hernando.

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step-grandchildren, Allen Clark III and Joshua Clark; and four great-grandchildren C.J., Wesley, Cody and Emily. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Eugene Naylor; and a brother, Gerald Young. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy McDonald officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Bullock Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all the staff of Tuomey Healthcare System, Tuomey Hospice and Carolina Sitters. Memorials may be made the South Carolina Autism Society, 806 12th St., West Columbia, SC 29169 or to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

by two brothers, Charles Barger and Joel Barger. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Williams officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Bauer, Ryan Bauer, Frank Barger, Rodger Bishop, Zeke Godfrey and Mike Lynn. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

FRANCES M. RODGERS Frances M. Rodgers, widow of Odell Rodgers, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

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DALZELL — Patricia Marie Young Naylor, age 74, beloved wife of the late Eugene Maurice Naylor, died on Monday, April 21, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Naylor was born on July 4, 1939, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., a daughter of the late Gerald R. Young and Catherine Arvis LaVioce. She had been a resident of Sumter County since 1971. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Surviving are a son, James Phillip Naylor and his wife, Jennifer, of Dalzell; two daughters, Marie Naylor Walker and her husband, Joel, of Sumter and Catherine Barbara Clark and her husband, Allen, of Dalzell; two brothers, Brian Young of North Haverhill, N.H., and Barry Young of Pike, N.H.; two sisters, Peggy Donlon of Pike and Bonnie Hanson of Haverhill; one grandchild, Taylor Marie Walker; two

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Irvin Franklin “Frank” Barger, 83, husband of Betty R. Barger, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Born in Hickory, N.C., he was a son of the late Noah and Cora Powell Barger. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Sumter Masonic Lodge No. 364. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam War veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star. He also retired from Black River Electric Coop. Survivors include his wife of 61 years; a son, Bob Barger (Judy) of Guntersville, Ala.; a daughter, Fran Bauer (Jeremy) of Sumter; grandsons, Frank Barger (Jennifer) of Huntsville, Ala., Jason Bauer (Laurie) of Sumter and Ryan Bauer (Aubrey) of Mount Pleasant; great-grandchildren, Grant Barger, Abbegale Bauer, Wyatt Bauer, Georgia Bauer and Emmerson-Wyn Bauer; and a sister, Edith Grove of Conway. He was preceded in death

Tina Marie Hill, 34, wife of Jamie L. Hill, died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at her home. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

JOHN D. LEA Sr. MANNING — John David “Peanut” Lea Sr., 72, husband of Bernice Buena Welch Lea, died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at his residence. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. stephensfuneralhome.org

BETTY St. JOHN JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Funeral services for Betty St. John, 81, of Jeffersonville, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Legacy Funeral Center, 921 Main St., Jeffersonville, with burial at Utica Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. Please visit www.legacyindiana.com to leave an online condolence to the family.

BOSTON MARATHON RESULTS The Associated Press At Boston Monday 1. Meb Keflezighi, San Diego, 2:08:37. 2. Wilson Chebet, Kenya, 2:08:48. 3. Frankline Chepkwony, Kenya, 2:08:50. 4. Vitaliy Shafar, Ukraine, 2:09:37. 5. Markos Geneti, Ethiopia, 2:09:50. 6. Joel Kimurer, Kenya, 2:11:03. 7. Nicholas Arciniaga, Flagstaff, Ariz., 2:11:47. 8. Jeffrey Eggleston, Boulder, Colo., 2:11:57. 9. Paul Lonyangata, Kenya, 2:12:34. 10. Adil Annani, Morocco, 2:12:43. 11. Josphat Boit, Mammoth Lakes, Calif., 2:12:52.

Women 1. Rita Jeptoo, Kenya, 2:18:57. 2. Buzunesh Deba, Ethiopia, 2:19:59. 3. Mare Dibaba, Ethiopia, 2:20:35. 4. Jemima Jelagat Sumgong, Kenya, 2:20:41. 5. Meselech Melkamu, Ethiopia, 2:21:28. 6. Aleksandra Duliba, Belarus, 2:21:29. 7. Shalane Flanagan, Portland, Ore., 2:22:02. 8. Sharon Cherop, Kenya, 2:23:00. 9. Philes Ongori, Kenya, 2:23:22. 10. Desiree Linden, Rochester Hills, Mich., 2:23:54. 11. Belaynesh Oljira, Ethiopia, 2:24:21.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate:

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Abandon Vehicle / Boat To all persons claiming an interest in: 1981 Alumacraft 14 foot aluminum boat will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claims to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20131001950939.

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Manning celebrates National Historic Preservation Month BY JIM HILLEY (803) 774-1211 jim@theitem.com The City of Manning is teaming up with the Clarendon Historical Society Museum to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May with a focus on the 105-year-old Clarendon County Courthouse, said Carrie Trebil, the city’s director of tourism and community development. “The courthouse is the biggest preservation project going on right now,” she said. A more than $5.5 million restoraPHOTO PROVIDED tion and remodeling is under way, The Clarendon County Courthouse is the focus of Manning’s observance of National His- with completion expected next year. toric Preservation Month. Nancy Cave, Clarendon County Ar-

chivist and a member of the historical society, said National Preservation Month is sponsored by the National Parks Service (www.nps.gov). “They have a website with things such as activities for teachers — different kinds of things teachers can do to get their kids involved in historical preservation,” she said. A writing project and art exhibition are also part of the celebration in Manning. “Students can submit any kind of artwork or writing focusing on the courthouse and what goes on there, what judges do, etc.” Students can drop the writing or

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Manning High School’s Ramsey Stadium will be the site for the 2014 Clarendon County Relay for Life. The event will take place from 6 p.m. until midnight Friday, May 9.

Relay for Life set for May 9 BY JIM HILLEY 803-774-1211 jim@theitem.com

ew events inspire the people of Clarendon County like the annual Relay for Life each spring. This year, the Relay for Life will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 9, at Manning High School’s Ramsey Stadium. Debbie Alexander, the ASC representative for the area, said the organization decided to shorten the hours to better match the area’s anticipated participation. “We don’t generally have anybody running at 3 a.m.,” she said. Alexander said that while the Relay for Life in Clarendon County has typically had a chairperson to coordinate events, this year “Everybody

is doing a couple of jobs.” She said that as usual there will be lots of entertainment for the event. The annual Survivor Registration Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Manning United Methodist Church, 17 E. Rigby St. “The American Cancer Society is interested in knowing about all cancer survivors,” Alexander said. “This is our chance to keep in touch with them and see how they are doing.” “The survivors are very important to the relay,” she said. At the relay the survivors wear purple shirts and start the laps off while the teams stand and cheer, she said. At the end of one or two

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Relay for Life participants carry the banner that starts the annual event that raises awareness as well as funding for the American Cancer Society.

EASTER BUNNY AT GIBBONS STREET PARK

Special election set for July 8 in Manning BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211

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My, what a pink nose you have! Emma, 20 months, with her mother Nancy Moore, sizes up the Easter Bunny at an Easter egg hunt Thursday at Gibbons Street Park in Manning. Scores of children scooped up hundreds of eggs at the park at the annual event.

The City of Manning will hold a non-partisan special election on Tuesday, July 8, to fill the empty City Council District 5 seat formerly held by Gregory Witherspoon, who died March 20. Candidates must file petitions at Manning City Hall by noon Fri-

day, May 8, said Manning City Manager Scott Tanner. Filings statements will be accepted from noon May 12 through noon May 23, also at City Hall. People desiring to vote in the upcoming election must be registered by June 7. To register, contact the County Board of Voter Registration. Polling places will be open at: The Cypress

Center, 50 Hospital St.; K-P Lounge/Woodmen of the World, 419 Rudy Road ; and Billie S. Fleming Protective Services Building, 42 West Boyce St. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A runoff election will be held July 22, if necessary. For more information, call the City of Manning at (803) 4358477.

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Concert at Weldon

PETS OF THE WEEK

NANUCK

TEENSIE

Nanuck, 2 years old, is a Malamute mix, who was found roaming the streets of Clarendon County. She was rescued from the county pound and given a second chance for a better life. She needs a family that can provide a big fenced yard, plenty of time and affection. She does well with other animals, is leash trained, up to date on vaccines and will be spayed soon. Teensie is a 9-month-old, domestic short hair. She’s a true princess that enjoys the company of her humans. She happens to fit the real definition of a “lap cat.” She gets along well with other cats and certainly wouldn’t mind going to a home with a few brothers and sisters. Her vaccines are up to date, and she’s already been spayed. For the month of April, you can adopt her or any of her feline friends 6 months old and up for a special adoption price of $65 with an approved adoption application. Meet Nanuck and Teensie and many other cats and dogs at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption. Adoption hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.

Striped Bass art winners

Clarendon Hall will present the JJ Weeks Band from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Weldon Auditorium in Manning. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased by calling (803) 485-3550. Tickets at the door will be $15, if available. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is recommended. The JJ Weeks Band is based in Macon, Ga., and has toured extensively. Band members, who have been involved in ministry since childhood are: bass player David Hart, drummer Robbie Fritz, guitarist Cody Preston

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Laurence Manning Academy’s Brandon Fenters won an honorable mention for his bass picture done in acrylic for the Striped Bass Festival art contest. Rebecca Morphew, also a junior at LMA, won second place overall in the high school division with her oil pastel of a ballet dancer.

Hartsville tour is May 15 Manning will be at approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $35 for CCHS members and $45 for nonmembers. Space is limited. Reservations may be made by bringing or mailing a registration form and check made out to the Clarendon County Historical Society to the Clarendon County Archives, 211 N. Brooks St. Manning, SC 29102. Reservations will be accepted in the order received. Participants are asked to volunteer to help prepare lunch by calling Margaret Robertson at (803) 435-8289. For more information, call Nancy Cave at (803) 435-0328.

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The JJWeeks Band will perform at Weldon Auditorium in Manning on Saturday, May 3. Tickets are now on sale for the concert presented by Clarendon Hall. and vocalist JJ Weeks. Proceeds will benefit Clarendon Hall, 1140 S. Duke St. Summerton, a nondenominational Christian school that provides elementary and secondary education for children

age 3 and older. The school is fully accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association. For more information, call (803) 485-3550 or visit www. clarendonhall.net.

BRIEF ENCOUNTERS BRIDGE CLOSING A portion on Liberty Church Road between S-14262 and S-14-48 in Clarendon County will be closed for approximately three months, as the South Carolina Department of Transportation replaces a bridge. The SCDOT expects the new bridge to be open by June 18. Motorists will be detoured on 2-14-262 and S-14-262. Some school bus routes in Clarendon School District 2 will be affected. For more information, call (803) 435-4431.

BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT

The Clarendon County Historical Society (CCHS) will lead a Spring Tour of Hartsville at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15. Participants are asked to meet at the First Baptist Church, 49 West Boyce St., Manning. Departure will be at 8 a.m. Some walking will be required, and comfortable shoes are recommended. Lunch is included. The tour will visit sites such as Coker College, Kalmia Gardens, First Baptist Church Chapel, Hartsville Museum, Historic House and more. The tour will also visit the Cotton and Veterans museums in Bishopville. The return to

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Sumter Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will hold its Bass Fishing Tournament (twoman team) on Saturday, May 3, at Pack’s Landing. Barbecue chicken plates will be sold for $5 each. Registration will begin at 4:30 a.m. the day of the event. Blast-off will be at safe light in the order of registration. Weigh-in will be at 3 p.m. Entry fee: $50 per boat. Big fish: $10 per boat. Register at Williams Sporting Goods on Broad Street or Dubose Bait and Tackle on U.S. 15 South, both in Sumter, or online at Facebook/ SumterChapterDeltawaterfowl. For more information, call Melvin at (803) 464-9741 or Richard at (803) 720-4269.

FARMERS MARKET MEETING There will be a Manning Farmers Market vendor meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at City Hall. If you are interested in

participating in the 2014 Farmer’s Market contact City Hall at (803) 435-8477.

WEEKDAYS ON THE WATER Lake Marion is a popular draw for anglers, paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts of every variety. The lake is teeming with cypress swamps and wildlife, making it one of South Carolina’s most desirable paddling destinations. On May 1-3, Santee State Park will offer visitors the opportunity to take to the lake for a three-and-a-halfhour ranger-guided paddle for the park’s Weekdays on the Water program. The paddle will depart from Spiers Landing and take participants through a cypress swamp to Church Island, where they can visit an old Confederate cemetery and explore the surrounding island. Kayaks and life preservers will be provided, but guests are more than welcome to bring their own boat. While you don’t need to be an expert paddler to join the tour, the outing is expected to last at least three and a half hours, so some experience is beneficial. The Weekdays on the Water package also includes a two-night stay in one of Santee’s cabins, so you’ll have ample time to explore Lake Marion and the surrounding area on your own time. The program costs $200 per person for a single occupancy and $150 per person

for double occupancy. Space is limited to 25 people, so reserve a spot for you and a friend as soon as possible. For more information, contact Santee State Park at (803) 854-2408.

MENTORING PROGRAM Rural Leadership InstituteClarendon is beginning a mentoring program, called Operation Generation, for atrisk youths in Clarendon County School District One. Initially, the program will focus on students at Summerton Early Childhood Center and St. Paul Elementary. The board members of Rural Leadership Institute (RLI) Clarendon are asking adult members of the Clarendon community to volunteer to become mentors. Often, children simply need to know that someone cares about them and to have a positive role model in their lives. Mentoring time will take place on school property and only during school hours, possibly during the child’s activity time or lunch. The goal is to have mentors meet with children on a regular basis, for instance, once a week. Mentors will become volunteers of Clarendon School District One and will go through background checks as well as be given an orientation on being a mentor. For more information, call Bea Rivers at (803) 485-8164, Lesley Dykes at (803) 707-4901 or email rliclarendoncounty@ gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING entrance to the Fellowship The Clarendon County Democratic Party will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at the Clarendon County Administration Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Glenn Ardis at 803-452-6013

CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD Clarendon Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month (excluding July and December) in the hospital board room.

Hall. Call Ann Driggers at (803) 309-8085 for more information.

“BORDERLINE CRAZIES” On April 25 and 26, the Back Porch Players of Clarendon will Present “Borderline Crazies” at Weldon Auditorium. For times and tickets, call Weldon Auditorium at (803) 433SHOW.

CLEMSON EXTENSION EVENTS

Private Pesticide Applicator Training 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., April 24 Orangeburg County Extension Office 1550 Henley St., Suite 200, Orangeburg PARENT INFORMATION MEETING Contact: Jonathan Croft, (803) 534Clarendon School District 6280 or croft@clemson.edu Two will hold a parent informaPre-register by April 22, $50 tion meeting at 6 p.m. WednesBackyard Poultry Workshop day, April 30 at Manning High 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 25 School for the parents of rising Pee Dee Research and Education Center 7th, 8th and 9th grade students 2200 Pocket Road, Florence interested in applying for the AVID (Advancement Via IndiRegistration deadline April 21 vidual Determination) Program Contact: Lee Van Vlake (843) 661for the 2014-15 school year. This 4800, rii@clemson.edu nationally recognized program $65 includes presentation notebook, is a college readiness system fact sheets, lunch and refreshments. for elementary through higher Fencing for Controlled Grazing education that is designed to in- Systems crease schoolwide learning and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 30 performance. The AVID College Clemson University Experiment Station Readiness System (ACRS) acInformation: www.clemson.edu/ celerates student learning, uses extension/livestock/beef research-based methods of efOr Matthew Burns, burns5@clemson.edu fective instruction while proRegistration deadline: April 23 viding meaningful and motivational professional learning. $30 advance/$35 at the door For more information, contact Includes lunch, notebook and material the guidance office at Manning for hands-on portion of school Junior High School or Manning How to Make More Money Growing Trees High School. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., May 1 MIDLANDS GIVES FUNDRAISER T&S Farm 3500 Pond Branch Road Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center – Haven of Rest (DomesLeesville (Lexington County) tic Violence Crisis Women CenRegister by April 25 ter) will be participating in a Contact Teresa Kinsey tkinsey@clemson. One Day On-Line Fundraiser edu through Midlands Gives on $40 for Forest Landowners, includes May 6. meal and accompanying materials. State Master Gardener Jamboree JCMC - HAVEN OF REST MEETING 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., May 2 Jordan Crossroads Ministry Saluda Shoals Park Center – Haven of Rest will 5605 River Road, Columbia, SC hold its public monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, More info: www.icrc.net/parks/saludaMay 7, at New Covenant Presshoals.aspx or Helen Rivers, (803) 3566695 or Riversh1@aol.com byterian Church Fellowship Hall. Parking is available in $50 includes workshops, lunch and soil sample the parking area nearest the

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POLICE BLOTTER MANNING POLICE DEPARTMENT GRAND LARCENY 2:26 a.m. April 2: Officers responded to a report of a robber at Dollar General, 610 S. Mill St.: Tabitha Gainey reportedly told the responding officer she was manager of the store and she was at the store stocking shelves. When she went out to smoke a cigarette,

she said she was rushed by two people who forced her back into the store, police said, and made her open a safe at the cash register and a cigarette cabinet. Gainey told police the robbers made her open the back door and fled. Money and goods taken were reported to be more than

$6,000. According to reports, Gainey, 29, was arrested on April 7, and charged with filing a false police report of a felony violation. Also arrested was Ashleigh Haggins, 25, 1622 Pinewood Drive, Sumter, who was charged with grand larceny.

CLARENDON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LARCENY-MEDICATION 1:49 p.m. April 9: Officers responded to a report of theft in the 1600 block of Hotel St., in Alcolu. Complainant said someone had removed percocet and oxymorphone from her residence. Missing medication was valued at $900.

VANDALISM 2:09 p.m. April 9: Officers responded to a report of vandalism in the 5400 block of Kingstree Ave., Manning. Complainant told police he had put 10 vehicles on display. He later discovered the steering column in a 2001 van was destroyed. Cost of the damage was put at $500. 2:49 p.m. April 10: Officers responded to a report of vandalism on Gov. Richard-

son Road in the Pineville area. Complainant stated he parked a 2007 rental vehicle at the location and when he returned he discovered the car’s windows and taillights were broken in addition to other damage. Damage was valued at $1,000. 12:40 p.m. April 13: Officers responded to a complaint of vandalized vehicles in the 1200 block of Manning St., in Summerton. Complainant told police a 2014 GMC Yukon parked at his business would not start the night before. Complainant said he lifted the hood and all the spark wires and a brake line had been cut. Complainant said a 1997 Yukon also had a sensor unplugged and would not start. Damages were estimated at $500.

CELEBRATION FROM PAGE C1 artwork off at City Hall, 411 N. Brooks St., she said, and the items will be put on display at the Clarendon Historical Society Museum, 102 S. Brooks St. Built in 1909, the courthouse has a Civil War veter-

ans monument on its grounds, along with markers honoring two Clarendon County men killed in World War I, William Burgess and Jake Williams. On the inside are plaques honoring distinguished citizens Chief

LARCENY 2:11 p.m. April 9: Officers responded to a report of theft in the 1200 block of Poston Lane, manning. Complainant told police a transmission from a 1999 Mercedes was missing. The missing item was valued at $650.

BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING 3:57 p.m. April 11: Officers responded to a report of a break in at the New Hope AME Church, 1845 Panola Road in Pinewood. Complainant told the officers someone had damaged a back window and an overhead film projector, a sound system receiver were missing. Also missing was an amplifier for a piano. Missing items were valued at $3,900.

Justice Taylor Hudnall Stukes, Justice James Hugh McFaddin and Gen. Richard Richardson. There is also a portrait of Stukes in the courtroom, as well as a plaque with names of people who have donated trees in memory or honor of family members and loved ones.

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Refuge road work to be complete this month

GOOD FRIDAY

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com (803) 774-1211

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Parishioners of St. Matthias Episcopal Church on Dukes Street in Summerton left Friday morning prayer services earlier this month to find atypical traffic awaiting them outside.

RELAY FROM PAGE C1 laps, the survivors are asked how long they have been survivors. “It can be a few days or 28 years or more,” Alexander said. “It’s amazing how the longtime survivors take the newer ones under their wings and offer to help them adjust.” The event will also include opening and closing ceremonies as well a luminaria ceremony. According to http://relay.acsevents. org, “The Luminaria Ceremony is a time to remember people we have lost to cancer, to support people who currently have cancer, and to honor people who have fought cancer in the past. The power of this ceremony lies in providing an opportunity for people to work through grief and find hope.” Carrie Trebil, director of Tourism and Community Development, said the city is encouraging local

business to participate in “Paint the Town Purple,” April 28-May 9. “It can be bows, or decorated doors, streamers, memory ribbons, merchandise, anything like that,” she said. “The more creative the better.” It doesn’t stop with the store decorations, however. “We are also encouraging everybody to wear purple on Thursday, Trebil said. “Of course, on Friday everybody will wear their Relay for Life shirts.” Fundraising teams are a big part of the event as well. As of Monday, 24 teams with 319 participants have raised more than $2,000, with most of the team events still to come. For more information, call Alexander at (803) 319-0325, or visit www.relayforlife.org.

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Relay flag bearers participate in a past opening procession for the Relay for Life. This year’s event will be held on May 9.

Santee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) has announced the resurfacing of Fort Watson Road will be completed by the end of this month. The road repairs include improved parking and an upgrade of the appearance of the roadway. “Our goal was to keep the ‘refuge’ character of the drive and give the user a more enjoyable experience,” said Refuge Manager Marc Epstein. The Federal Highway Administration and the refuge worked together to complete the project. The NMR said the road has a much improved appearance for visitors, with new parking areas at the Santee Indian Mound, Fort Watson and the Wright’s Bluff Nature Trail. The project also was intended to enhance driving conditions and improve the visual characteristics of the surrounding landscape. The Bluff Unit and the Cuddo Unit will continue to be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. March through September and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. October through February. The Visitor Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Access to Gray Road is open to residents at all times. Santee NWR was established in 1941 as a sanctuary for migratory birds. The refuge encompasses approximately 13,000 acres of habitat along the banks of Lake Marion in four separate units including approximately 39 miles of shoreline. The refuge visitor center as well as the Santee Indian Mound and site of Fort Watson are located on the Bluff Unit, seven miles south of Summerton on Highway 15/301. For more information, call (803) 478-2217, or visit www.fws.gov.

Food choices important for health R

emember the nutrition poster of your youth? The PROTEIN group, this first food group, was shown with a picture of a steak and fried chicken. The VEGETABLES AND FRUIT group, the second food group showed a potato smothered with butter and a fruit cocktail. The DAIRY group, the third food group, pictured Nancy two fried Harrison eggs CLEMSON looking EXTENSION up at a bottle of whole milk. The BREAD AND CEREALS group, the fourth, is shown with a slice of white bread and a bowl of indistinguishable breakfast cereal. That was then. Food composition: Today, the emphasis of nutrition education has shifted from the four basic food groups to food composition and how food influences health. Research shows that diets rich in complex carbohydrates and low in cholesterol and saturated fats may reduce our risk of heart disease and many types of cancer. We still need to eat a variety of foods from the four basic food groups. Protein: Protein is found

in meat, poultry, fish and dried peas and beans (legumes). Protein is also present in dairy products. To get the protein your body needs (about 44-56 grams per day for adults), without taking in unnecessary fat and cholesterol, select lean cuts of meat, poultry without skin, fish, legumes and low-or non-fat dairy products. Complex Carbohydrates: Complex carbohydrates are abundant in fresh fruits and vegetables and in whole grain breads and cereals. Unlike processed fruits and vegetables and refined (white) flours, these foods are

also high in dietary fiber. Adequate dietary fiber has been linked with a reduced risk of some cancers and may also be beneficial for people who are trying to control weight. Fats: Fats are essential to sound nutrition, but total fat intake should be limited to no more than 30 percent of your daily caloric intake. Animal fats (found in marbled meat, butter, lard and whole milk products) and other saturated fats (like coconut and palm oil) should be limited. Saturated fats increase cholesterol in the blood — a major risk factor for cor-

onary artery disease — and may also contribute to some cancers. Better choices are vegetable oils (safflower, sunflower, canola, corn, etc.), margarine and low- or nonfat dairy products. Nutrition News: The good news is that by taking charge of your own nutrition, you can improve your health while reducing your risk of “lifestyle” diseases like cancer and heart diseases. The new nutrition isn’t saying goodbye to the four basic good groups, it’s helping us understand how to make better nutritional choices from the foods we eat.

BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE Serves 1 3 ounces ground beef ¼ cup water 1 tablespoon onion, ½ cup rice, uncooked chopped ¼ cup condensed 1 tablespoon celery, cream of mushroom chopped soup ¾ cup condensed salt and pepper to chicken gumbo soup taste Combine ground beef, onion and celery with a small amount of water in a saucepan. Boil until onion is tender; drain. Combine condensed chicken gumbo soup, water, and rice. Simmer until all moisture is absorbed. Mix beef mixture, rice, and mushroom soup; pour into a small greased casserole dish. Add salt and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Microwave: Cook on Medium for 8 to 10 minutes