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Head of the class Koty named S.C. Teacher of the Year

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY Konstantin@theitem.com COLUMBIA — Suzanne Koty, an English teacher at Sumter High School, was named the 2016 South Carolina Teacher of the Year Wednesday night at the 50th anniversary of the South Carolina Teacher of the Year Program held at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

“I never imagined that I would be state Teacher of the Year,” said Koty. “My message is we have a lot of great things happening for our students in South Carolina, and I would like to show the great work that teachers are doing throughout the state.”

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman made the announcement in front of hundreds of teachers and education leaders gathered at the event.

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“This is a great honor for Suzanne Koty, Sumter High School and the Sumter School District,” Spearman said. “Teachers like her across our state put the education of their students first and do everything possible to help them achieve success. I want to congratulate Suzanne and thank her for the dedication and commitment that she shows every day to excellence in the classroom.”

Koty was one of five finalists for the award.

She found out that she was a finalist during Spearman’s visit to Sumter in March.

Koty, who also teaches Theory of Knowledge, first worked in the medical field. She said she discovered her love for teaching after volunteering at a local school.

“I’m ecstatic,” said Dr. Frank Baker, Sumter School District superintendent. “I’m so proud

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Sumter High School’s Suzanne Koty receives hugs after being awarded teacher of t he year by the Sumter County School District in August SEE KOTY, PAGE A9 of 2014.

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15th Shrimp Feast draws big crowd

More than $19,000 in various drugs recovered FROM STAFF REPORTS Three men were arrested by Sumter County Sheriff’s Office during an undercover drug investigation which led deputies on two separate vehicle chases resulting in one suspect being hospitalized Wednesday.

Narcotics investigators received information earlier that day leading them to WITHERthink three suspects, all SPOON traveling in separate vehicles, were in the process of transporting illegal drugs within the county.

After the vehicles were identified, deputies attempted to make traffic stops for each of the three vehicles.

Two suspects refused to HARRIS stop and led law enforcement on high-speed chases, both ending with the suspects crashing their vehicles into buildings.

One of the drivers, 28-year-old Ante Witherspoon of Sumter, crashed MCFADDEN his vehicle into a business in the first block of Broad Street in downtown Sumter.

During the pursuit, the suspect was seen throwing a package out of the vehicle. The

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Sumter County Museum volunteer David Sanders dishes up a serving of frogmore stew for Kelsey Gowan Tuesday evening at the museum’s 15th Annual Shrimp Feast. The fundraising event offered all-you-can-eat shrimp cooked in different ways and even included barbecue pork.

Possibility of more arrests in suspected arson case

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com At least two more suspects could be arrested in connection to an intentional case of arson that has left one man in medical care and another in law enforcement custody, according to a news release from the Sumter Police Department.

The Sumter Fire Department responded to the house fire in the 100

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Sunday after a Molotov cocktail made with an unidentified accelerant was thrown into the home.

The 30-year-old male victim, who sustained burns to 60 percent of his body, was taken to a regional burn center where he is in stable condition and receiving treatment, according to reports.

David Shamar Sims, 26, of 861 Carolina Ave., was arrested in connection to the fire and is being held in the Sum-

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Sims is charged with second degree arson and conspiracy and faces three to 25 years in prison if convicted.

The release states that the individuals involved are believed to be acquainted, but the victim was not the intended target. According to reports, at least five other individuals were in the house at the time of the fire, but no other injuries were reported.

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The house was 30 percent involved by the time firefighters arrived at the residence. The fire department incident report states that the flames started in the victim’s bedroom and spread to the attic.

An estimated $7,000 in damages were cause to the house and about $2,000 in contents were lost in the flames.

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Natural bodybuilding competition comes to Sumter FROM STAFF REPORTS This may go down as one of the most unusual events at Sumter Opera House.

On Saturday, Sumter Family YMCA will host what is being billed as the first allnatural bodybuilding championships in South Carolina.

In a news release, the Y said that “all-natural” means par-

ticipants have not used banned body-enhancing substances. Organizers will screen and test participants.

Missy Corrigan, Y executive of community health and the event promoter, calls the competition “a celebration of achieving health and fitness naturally.”

Preliminary judging begins at 10 a.m., and the finals will

start at 5 p.m. Tickets for the evening event are $20. Tickets can be purchased online at ymcasumter.org/scbc. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15 for the morning event and $20 for the evening event, but tickets will be cash only.

Kids’ Night Out will provide childcare at the YMCA from 4 to 10:30 p.m. for $15 per child.

The price includes dinner.

Kids’ Night Out is for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years.

There will be an additional $10 fee if participants fail to register by Friday. The Y is located at 510 Miller Road.

While the bodybuilding competition is going on in the Opera House, Y and Crossfit Sumter will host the Palmetto Games in the Opera House

parking lot from noon to 4 p.m. The Palmetto Games tests participants’ agility, endurance and strength by gender. Participants can compete individually or in two-person teams for $30. Spectators can watch for free.

For more information about either event, contact the Y at (803) 773-1404 or go to the website.

Mayor doles out volunteer awards

BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com A church won the Sumter Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Community Service during the annual Picnic at the Pavilion on Wednesday in front of about 100 volunteers.

Mayor Joe McElveen announced that Mayesville Presbyterian Church won the award for successfully starting the Sumter “Feed My Starving Children” packaging event that raised more than $25,000 and provided more than 108,864 meals to starving people in Haiti.

The Rev. Brian Peake of Mayesville Presbyterian Church said the event was intended to be a Sumter-area event, and he plans to ask Sumter churches to dedicate a special offering of $1 per churchgoer once or twice a year to fund the event.

McElveen said he asked the community to tell him of people in the community doing great things that others might not know about. Someone recommended the church.

The “Feed My Starving Children” organization requires participants to raise more than $22,000 and prepare a minimum of 100,000 meals.

People gather for the event to prepare and package meals that include powdered vitamins, dehydrated vegetables, soy and rice.

The meals cost 22 cents each.

The meals prepared by Mayesville Presbyterian Church went to an orphanage in Haiti.

While the church only has about 75 people in its congregation, more than 500 people from the Sumter area volunteered to help prepare and package the meals.

You can find more about the program at www.fmsc.org/.

Nancy Baak was awarded the Edith Myers Volunteer Extraordinaire Award by Sumter Volunteers for the volunteer work she provided in 2014 for Sumter Volunteers.

Jo Anne Morris, director of Sumter Volunteers, said Baak put together more than 1,000 three-ring binders of information that the organization provides to school children to learn about how their community operates.

She also makes cookies for the “Shower Shaw with Cookies and Cards” program that provides gifts to area soldiers and airmen during the holiday season.

Mayor McElveen also announced the winners of awards the city provides for schools, churches and individuals who made the most cookies in the last year: • Crestwood High School made the most cookies for schools with 300 dozen cookies;

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Nancy Baak is escorted by the Rev. Steve Shumake after receiving the Edith Myers Volunteer Extraordinaire Award on Wednesday afternoon at Heath Pavilion. Baak was honored for her volunteering on the Shower Shaw With Cookies and Cards program, the Christmas ornament drive and many others.

• Bethany Baptist Church made the most cookies for the church category with 357 dozen cookies; and • Lois Bishop of Bethany Baptist Church made the most in the individ-

ual category with 205 dozen cookies.

Overall, the “Shower Shaw with Cookies and Cards” program generated 3,900 dozen cookies or 46,800 cookies from volunteers.

City financial office recognized for excellent budget reporting

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com The City of Sumter Financial Department was recognized for receiving a certificate for excellence in financial reporting for the city’s 2014 audit report during Sumter City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday.

According to a press release from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada which presented the certificate, the financial department earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report.

The release states that the certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

“This is a major milestone for the financial office,” said City Manager

Deron McCormick. He said the task of putting together a budget report can be difficult not only with the amount of work that is required, but also finishing the report by the deadline.

In other financial news, McCormick announced the most recent changes to the city’s proposed 2015-16 budget.

McCormick said the financial office can only estimate how much revenue funds the city will have available and reduce department expenditures accordingly.

The city’s estimated deficit decreased by $73,600 after the addition of $41,000 in revenues and the reduction of $32,600 in department expenditures.

As of Tuesday evening, the city’s proposed revenues were $33,961,055 and proposed expenditures were $35,041,435.

McCormick said the budget will

continue to ebb and flow until the budget reaches a zero balance.

After weeks of discussion and further alterations, council approved final reading of proposed amendments to the property maintenance code.

A significant amendment to the maintenance code includes the creation of an online vacant residential property registry with the city.

As per the amendments, any residential property that has been vacant for more than 60 days must be registered with the city.

There will be no fee to register a vacant residential structure for the first year that it is unoccupied. If the property is still vacant after the first year, the property owner will have to pay a fee to register with the city: $100 for the second year, $500 for the third year and $1,000 thereafter.

During council’s workshop on March 31, city and county planning

director George McGregor said the fees are meant to be punitive to prevent chronic vacancy.

In other news, council approved: • First reading of amendments to the city zoning and development ordinance to allow ice vending machines to be placed on a parcel of land in general commercial, light industrialwarehouse and heavy industrial districts as a primary commercial structure.

• First reading of amendments to the city zoning and development ordinance allowing city planning department staff to make decisions on exterior paint and certain signage as opposed to having those items reviewed by the Historic Preservation Design Review committee.

• Final reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of approximately 8.5 acres of city-owned land located off Industrial Road to Florence Concrete Products Inc.

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The Post and Courier’s ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ series wins Pulitzer Prize

BY ANDREW KNAPP The Post and Courier The Charleston Post and Courier on Monday was awarded the year’s most prestigious Pulitzer Prize for its series about the deadly toll that domestic violence takes on South Carolina women.

The Public Service gold medal went to the newspaper for its “Till Death Do Us Part” articles that were published across five editions in August.

Reporters Doug Pardue, Glenn Smith, Jennifer Berry Hawes and Natalie Caula Hauff authored the series.

Their work told the tales of domestic abuse survivors and of the 300 women in the Palmetto State who have been shot, stabbed, strangled, beaten, bludgeoned or burned to death by men during the past decade while legislators did little to quell the bloodshed.

A panel of seven judges from news media and academia called the newspaper’s work “riveting.”

“We are humbled and honored to receive such distinguished praise,” said Mitch Pugh, the newspaper’s executive editor. “But this series was really about making safer the lives of women in South Carolina.

“To see our infamously intransigent state Legislature jump into action was deeply rewarding.

“We hope we will see the ultimate prize soon: meaningful legislation that will help our state move forward.”

It was the first Pulitzer in 90 years for the newspaper, which distributes 85,000 copies daily and 92,000 on Sunday.

The honor was announced Monday afternoon at Columbia University in New York City.

The Boston Globe and The Wall Street Journal also were finalists in the category.

Last year’s Public Service prize was awarded to The Washington Post and the British newspaper The Guardian for exposing a National Security Agency surveillance effort described in documents leaked by former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.

The Post and Courier was last awarded a Pulitzer in 1925 when it won the Editorial Writing honor for “Plight of the South.”

Reporter Tony Bartelme was twice a finalist, in 2011 for his series about a neurosurgeon’s work to teach brain surgery in Tanzania and in 2013 for his yearlong

“Storm of Money” series about the insurance industry.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement,” publisher P.J. Browning said of this year’s prize. “Our newsroom has done an incredible job on behalf of South Carolina in drawing attention to this important issue and helping to make change.

“I know there was a lot of heart and soul that went into the reporting. We are humbled by the recognition of the award and for the brave people that shared their incredible stories with us.”

The four reporters and other journalists at the newspaper started delving into the issue in September 2013, when the Violence Policy Center ranked South Carolina No. 1 in the nation in the rate of women killed by men.

The reporting team built a database of slaying victims and investigated the legal, political, cultural and economic factors that fueled the problem.

Lawmakers quickly formed a study panel and sponsored measures to reverse South Carolina’s distinction as a state with laws that are notoriously soft on domestic abusers.

The bills, though, have stalled.

Among one of the sticking points is a provision that would remove guns from the abusers’ homes.

“This is a humbling honor for me, my teammates and The Post and Courier,” Pardue said of Monday’s announcement, “but it may ultimately be meaningless if the state’s General Assembly doesn’t pass the domestic violence law reform bills it has on its table.”

During its investigation, the newspaper sought input on its work from Mark Katches, then the director of the California-based Center for Investigative Reporting.

Katches helped edit the series, and Jennifer LaFleur, the center’s senior editor for data journalism, provided database training.

The center also gave funding for data research and print graphics.

Pugh addressed a crowded newsroom Monday, saying that it took “a lot of folks to make this happen.”

“A great deal of credit should go to our ownership,” Pugh added. “This is a family-owned, privately held company that cares deeply about the journalism it produces. Without that kind of unparalleled support, we couldn’t do the kind of work we are doing today.”

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USC students clean up Benton Park Raquise Leneau, Patrick Brown and Ryan Christian help other University of South Carolina Sumter students clean Benton Park on Friday afternoon. The group raked, trimmed trees and picked up trash in the park located at the intersection of Benton Court and Benton Drive.

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Insurance deadline is April 30

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Income tax filers who owe a fee on their 2014 taxes for not having the required minimum essential health insurance coverage in 2014 have until April 30 to take advantage of a special enrollment period through the federally facilitated Marketplace to enroll in health coverage for the remainder of 2015, said a Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services press release.

“We understand the requirement to have insurance is new, which is why we’re providing this last chance for those who are uninsured, are paying a fee and were not aware of or did not understand the implications of the fee with an opportunity to enroll in affordable coverage for the rest of the year,” said Marketplace CEO and Director Kevin Counihan.

Sonia Del Rio, outreach and enrollment coordinator at Sumter Family Health Center, said filing taxes and learning about the penalty motivated some area residents to enroll through the Marketplace.

“The weeks before the tax deadline on April 15 were kind of busy because people were doing their taxes and getting their penalty so they’ve come in,” she said. “This past week has kind of been sporadic.”

As of April 13, more than 68,000 consumers have taken advantage of the opportunity to sign up for coverage through the federally facilitated Marketplace, CMS said.

“We hope uninsured tax filers take the next few days to learn about the options and financial assistance that is available and to enroll in a plan that meets their needs — rather than taking the risk of choosing to get by without insurance for another year,” Counihan said.

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those not already enrolled in coverage and are not aware the health care law required them and their household to have health coverage or of how that requirement would affect their family, according to CMS. The center said for those who are required to file income taxes, the fee for not having minimum essential coverage in 2014 was 1 percent of household income or $95 per person, whichever is greater.

This fee will increase in 2015 to 2 percent of household income or $325 per person, whichever is greater.

The fee is pro-rated based on how many months a person is uninsured.

If individuals who would otherwise have to pay a fee enroll in coverage for the remainder of 2015, they will pay the fee only for the months they were uninsured.

Consumers seeking to take advantage of the special enrollment period can find out if they are eligible by visiting www.healthcare.gov/get-coverage.

CMS also said insurance plans may be more affordable than many consumers realize, with eight out of 10 consumers finding minimum essential coverage for $100 or less per month with tax credits through the Marketplace.

CMS said there are more than 25 percent more health insurance companies participating in the Marketplace nationally in 2015, and more than 90 percent of consumers will be able to choose from three or more health insurance companies, up from 74 percent in 2014.

Del Rio said Sumter County residents have five companies offering plans to choose from: Assurant, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice, Consumer’s Choice and Coventry One. For more information, visit healthcare. gov or call 1 (800) 318-2596.

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Life’s struggles pale in God’s light

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hances are this week you’ll see that friend who has problems. Whatever the issue — divorce, vocational struggles or a child’s incurable behavior issues — I’m sure that, like me, you’ll commiserate for however long a time before parting ways no closer to a solution to those problems.

It feels good to complain about the things that burden us, especially when we feel powerless to do anything else. Scripture tells us, “In this world you will have trouble …” (John 16:33, NIV). To borrow a bit of modern vernacular, the struggle is real, but it might be with an unexpected culprit.

Ephesians 6:2 tells us that we don’t truly struggle against sickness, contentious relationships, failure or other issues. Our struggles are a part of a larger wrestling match, one that tries to keep our sight on our problems and not the potential to serve God no matter the circumstance. It’s a clever distraction: If we busy ourselves by comparing our struggles to those around us in search of comfort or vindication, we may miss opportunities for spiritual growth.

For example, whenever I speak about a personal problem, I try to put things in context in terms of those who also have problems: least I don’t Faith Matters “At have it as bad as JAMIE H. (insert struggling WILSON friend’s name here).” By comparing my problem against someone with bigger hardship than mine, I can, at least temporarily, make myself feel better.

Or I find another person’s complaints to be vastly insignificant compared to my own. Several years ago, a friend of mine called me, having just found out her unborn child was yet another girl.

She was happy for the new addition but concerned she wouldn’t ever have a son. I was indignant at her complaint, having tried, unsuccessfully, to have a baby for years. I felt her struggle paled in comparison to mine.

Right, wrong or indifferent, I guess one could spend a considerable amount of effort trying to

gauge who struggles the most. The problem is that nothing is ever resolved. Further, we fix our eyes on the time just after the struggle, the relief that follows that specific season in our lives.

“It will be easier when all of this is over,” we convince ourselves.

The reprieve is often short-lived as a new problem inevitably replaces the former one. There will always be another struggle, another trial or another hardship that upsets our sense of personal peace. Like those living paycheck to paycheck, we invest no effort in seeing how our present sufferings help us search for a lasting investment of peace.

The cure for our struggle is not to focus on the problem at hand but at the bigger solution found by setting our sights above our problems, specifically on our Heavenly Father. We can forgo our spiritual myopathy by focusing upward and not around. Your problems probably won’t disappear instantaneously, but they will, as claimed by that famed hymn, “grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.”

Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com.

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CHURCH NEWS ALIVE Praise & Worship Center, 342 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday — Spring community outreach giveaway of food and clothes 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Saturday — Family and friends fundraiser day 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments provided.

Calvary Baptist Church, 495 Calvary Church Road, Bishopville, announces: * Saturday, May 2 — Mid-Carolina Singing at 6 p.m. featuring Heritage Quartet of Lancaster and Cedar Creek Quartet.

Chapel AME Church, McLeod Road, Paxville, announces: * Saturday — Gospel Jubilees’ 19th anniversary celebration at 6 p.m.

On the program: Chapel AME Church Choir; Calvary male chorus; the Brooks Family of Wedgefield; and many others.

Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, April 29 — Spring Revival at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and then 7 nightly Monday-Wednesday. The Rev. Mark Barnette will speak.

Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Sunday — Pre-revival worship at 10:30 a.m. * Wednesday-Friday, April 29-May 1 — Revival at 7 nightly. Moderator Sammie D. Simmons will speak.

Cross Road Christian Fellowship / St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb St., announces: * Today-Friday — Outside Revival at 7 nightly. Bishop Sylvester Francis III will speak.

Dalzell United Methodist Church, 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday-Friday, June 21-26 — Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 nightly. Free dinner will be served each evening at 5:30.

This year’s program is “EVEREST — Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” For 4K through 6th grade.

Fellowship Baptist Church, 705 W. Huggins St., Manning, announces: * Monday-Wednesday, April 27-29 — Spring Revival at 7:30 nightly.

Pastor Jonathan Smith will speak.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Sunday, May 3 — Gospel Melody Aires 35th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. On the program: Gospel Kings; Heavenly Aires; New Gospel Tones; and more.

Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday — Praise Dance Ministry anniversary program at 4 p.m. * Sunday, May 3 — Annual homecoming. Church school will begin at 9 a.m. with worship at 10 a.m. * Sunday, May 17 — Adult choir concert at 5 p.m.

Hill Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday — Gospel Explosion at 3 p.m. featuring the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department Gospel Choir, the Scott Sisters of Kingstree and more.

Love Covenant Church, 245 Oswego Road, announces: * Monday-Friday, May 1-15 — Accepting donations from 4 to 7 p.m. daily for a “bless the community” giveaway event. Requested items include: appliances; summer clothes (infant, children, women and men); shoes; cookware; furniture; electronics; toys; books; games; and miscellaneous items.

Clothes should be clean, on hangers or boxed by size. Drop off at the child development center. * Saturday, May 16 — Bless the Community giveaway event 9 a.m.-noon. Call Lucille Sermons at (803) 775-7602.

Marvin Hodge Life Enrichment Center, 609 Miller Road, announces: * Sunday — Gospel Jubilees’ 19th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m.

On the program: McBride Sisters (Reunited); Deacon Robert Burgess & Mighty Soul Searchers; New Gospel Tones; and more.

Mount Glory Baptist Church, 841 N. Main St., announces: * Sunday — Male chorus program at 4 p.m. featuring area churches.

Mount Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road, announces: * Friday-Sunday — Third annual women’s conference at 7 nightly.

Various speakers and presenters.

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday, May 3 — The Rev. Lee Dingle will speak at 6 p.m. * Sunday, May 17 — YWA Ministry anniversary worship at 10:45 a.m.

Evangelist Savitrus McFadden will speak. * Saturday, May 23 — Family and friends weekend as follows: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, fun and games for the whole family, stew-

ardship workshop by the pastor and cookout on the church grounds; and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, worship celebration. * Sunday, May 31 — Youth worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. Minister Cedric Anderson will speak.

Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Road, announces: * Sunday — Women’s day service at 10:45 a.m. Audrey Potts Neal will speak. Gospel singing will be held at 4 p.m. featuring Freedom Five, Gospel Samaritans, The Spiritual Gospel Singers and more.

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announces: * Saturday — Annual Health Fair 8 a.m.-noon. The focus will be on diabetes and hypertension and how they relate to kidney disease.

There will be health activities for children. Call (803) 481-4501.

One Step Christian Ministries, 125 S. Nettles St., Bishopville, announces:

Summerton Southern Methodist Church, 1107 Felton Road, Summerton, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, May 3-6 — Revival with refreshments as 6 nightly and service at 7 nightly.

Evangelist John O’Cain will speak.

* Saturday — Women’s conference 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration fee: $10. * Sunday — Women’s Day worship at 10 a.m. The Rev. Irene Anthony will speak.

Unionville AME Church, 1330 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, announces: * Saturday — Relay for Life jamboree: 8:30 a.m., two mile walk; 9:30 a.m., two mile bike ride; 10 a.m., activities such as sack race, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, horseback riding, face painting and more; and 1 p.m., gospel singout.

Sumter District Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church announces:

Unity Universal Baptist Church, 409 Boulevard Road, announces:

* Saturday — Annual Stamp Out Hunger Day 8-9:30 a.m. at the Homeless Shelter, Calhoun Street,

* Sunday — Church anniversary program at noon. Apostle Frankie L. Perry will speak.

* Sunday — Lynda Randle (www. lyndarandle.com) will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be received and refreshments will follow.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday — April birthday program at 3 p.m. Wear your colors.

St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Highway, announces: * Saturday — Free health and wellness fair 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafay-

A Sermon from Revelation 19 April 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM

Sumter Bible Church www.sumterbiblechurch.org Home to

Sumter Christian School SUNDAY SERVICES

10:00 Sunday School for all ages 11:00 A.M. Worship hour 6:30 P.M. Worship hour

ANNUAL WOMEN’S WEEKEND OBSERVANCE “Women of Faith Committed to Pleasing God and Building His Kingdom Through Prayer and Obedience”

Friday, April 24, 2015 Women’s One Hour of Prayer 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday, April 25, 2015 Women’s Conference 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Workshops, games, door prizes, luncheon Registration fee $10.00

Sunday, April 26, 2015 Women’s Day Worship Service 10:00 am Guest Speaker:

Irene Anthony,

Pastor of Golden Gate Fellowship Ministry Church Inc. in Mayesville, SC

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

Kingsbury Road Church of Christ, 215 Kingsbury Road, announces:

Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 Liberty

* Sunday — Women’s Day celebration at 10 a.m. The Rev. Betty Jeffcoat Wannamaker will speak. Gail Glover Faust, ministry of dance, will be featured.

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces:

Pinewood Baptist Church, S.C. 261, Pinewood, announces:

* Sunday, May 31 — Youth service.

* Sunday-Friday, May 1 — Gospel Revival as follows: Sunday, 9:45 a.m. service, 11 a.m. worship, 1-2 p.m. dinner and 3 p.m. worship; and 7:30 nightly Monday-Friday.

Speakers will be students of Central Carolina, School of Preaching.

St. Paul AME Church, 835 Plowden Mill Road, announces:

and 11 a.m.-noon at Emmanuel Soup Kitchen, Manning Avenue.

* Sunday — The Unity Voices second anniversary will be celebrated at 4 p.m. at Dennis Community Center, 410 Cedar Lane, Bishopville. Various choirs, praise dance groups and musicians will perform.

CAST ALIVE INTO A LAKE OF FIRE

420 S. Pike West Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-8339 Ron Davis, Pastor

ette Drive. Health screenings and presentations about critical health care issues in the community will be included. Door prizes will be given.

Call 773-1902 about enrollment

www.sumterchristian.org

Rev. Larry C. Weston, Pastor 155 Wall Street, Sumter, SC 29150

(803) 775-4041 | Fax (803) 775-4378 | tmbc@sc.rr.com | www.mytmbc.org “A People Of Faith Committed To Pleasing God And Building His Kingdom”

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BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com If you enjoy hearing and singing congregational hymns, Mayesville Presbyterian Church’s hymn festival offers the opportunity for both. The church’s organist and choir director, Tammy Williams, and its pastor, the Rev. Brian Peake, have collaborated to produce “A Festival of Hymns: The Writers Tell Their Stories” at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3.

Williams said the program will include “rousing arrangements of favorite congregational hymns, a snapshot of the development of hymnsinging in western churches and a glimpse into the character of some of the most prolific hymn writers in the history of Christian hymnody.”

Among the writers are Charles Wesley, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Isaac Watts, Fanny Crosby and others.

Twelve members of the choir will briefly share the story of a hymn writer, after which the choir and congregation will sing one of his or her hymns, Williams said.

The songs are not strictly

A FESTIVAL OF HYMNS: THE WRITERS TELL THEIR STORIES” WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3 WHERE: Mayesville Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Sumter St., Mayesville COST: Free FYI: (843) 230-4031

“Presbyterian,” she said.

“These will be cross-denominational hymns that most people have sung or will know,” Williams said.

“Hymns like ‘O God, Our Help in Ages Past,’” “Shall We Gather at the River,” “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” “Blessed Assurance” and others.

“This program was written

by Hal Hopson, a liturgical musician,” Williams said. “While we will begin with a prayer, there is no sermon, and no offering will be collected. It is entirely free, and the public is invited. We hope this service will increase awareness of Mayesville Presbyterian Church.”

She added that the Rev.

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Mayesville Presbyterian Church will present a hymn festival at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the sanctuary. The public is invited to this free concert and following reception.

Clyde McCants “will do a brief section on the music, particularly that associated with the Presbyterian Church.”

The service will last around an hour.

Mayesville Presbyterian Church was organized by members of Salem Black River Presbyterian Church and Mount Zion Presbyterian Church in January, 1881. In the mid-1980s, it became a congregation of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church,

which was created in 1782 when the Associated Presbyterians and the Reformed Presbyterian, both of which originated in Scotland, merged.

The Mayesville church has recently taken a leadership role in the Sumter area’s participation in Feed My Starving Children, a national, nonprofit ministry dedicated to feeding children “who are hungry in both body and spirit,” Williams said.

Specially formulated meals for malnourished children are

Church Directory Adventist Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Pastor Harry Robinson Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org

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Anglican Church of the Holy Comforter 213 N. Main Street 803-773-3823 The Rev. Marcus Adam Kaiser Sunday Services 8:30 am (Rite 1) & 11:00 am (Rite ll) in the Sanctuary www.holycomforter.net Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am

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First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterfirstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Baptist - Missionary Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

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Weekly Scripture Reading Rev. Rev. Rev. 5:1-14 21:1-27 22:1-21

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Romans 3:19-31

Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society

Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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LEFT ALONE

n this world of fast transportation people come and go with increasing frequency.

Many of us commute a further distance to jobs than our grandparents traveled in their lifetime. Children cross the country or even go abroad for college.

Families move near and far.

There are also unfortunate kinds of leavings…divorce, dissolving friendships, death. How do we deal with those times when we are left alone? We can use our times of solitude for prayer and meditation; learning to know ourselves and to know God. Visit Him at your house of worship; God is always at home.

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Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Rev. Lei Ferguson Washington Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

Baptist - Southern Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm

packed by adults and children; the 28-year-old FMSC program has shipped meals to about 70 countries.

Regular Sunday services are held at 11 a.m. at Mayesville Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Sumter St. To get to the church, take U.S. 378 (Myrtle Beach Highway) about 11 miles to Mayesville, turn left on Lafayette Street, go about three blocks, look for sign and turn left, drive two blocks. The church will be on the right.

Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Long Branch Baptist Church 2535 Peach Orchard Rd. Dalzell 803-499-1838 Pastor Jonathan Bradshaw Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Sun Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed Mid Week Service 7:00 pm Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd 499-4997 Rev. Robert White Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm

The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Fr. Thomas Burke, C.S.S.R. Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5 pm Sun. 9:00 and 11:30 am Mass

St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am

Calvary Christian Outreach Ministry - “Multi-Cultural” 220 Hasel Street, Sumter, SC (Sumter School District Annex Building) Sunday Worship 11:00 am LaShonda McElveen, Pastor

The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org Fr. Charles Michael Donovan, C.S.S.R. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sun. Euch.: 9:00, 11:30 am, 1 pm (Spanish)

Lutheran - NALC

Christ Community Church(CCC) 525 Oxford St, Sumter 803-934-9718 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall)

Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive 803-883-1049 • 803-774-2380 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

Church of Christ Methodist - United

Plaza Church of Christ 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Stewart Schnur cell 361-8449 Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm

Interdenominational City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com

Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Dr. Webb Belangia, Reverend Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 11:15 am

First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Greater St. Paul Church 200 Watkins Street 803-778-1355 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sunday School - 10:30 am Worship - 11:30 am Evangelistic Service 6:30 pm Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm

Presbyterian USA First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) (803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Interim Pastor Rev. Ray Fancher Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.

Hospitality/Fellowship 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Presbyterian - ARP

Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net

Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm

St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. J. Robert (Bob) Huggins Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Night Supper/Bible Study 6:30 pm

Pentecostal

Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Blended Worship 8:45 am Traditional Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am trinityumcsumter.org

Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Yard Sale coming in May

First United Penecostal Church 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Service: 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm

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Norse soap saga ‘Vikings’ wraps up 3rd season

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Vikings” (10 p.m., History, TV-14) wraps up its third season. This year, we’ve seen a curious blend of religious pondering and good old-fashioned ultra-violence. The depiction of the eighth-century siege of Paris a few episodes back was suitably epic in scale and featured a bloodied cast of thousands, or at least hundreds.

For all of the medieval head-bashing, “Vikings” has become a showcase for strong and scheming female characters. Not to give too much away, but last week Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) proved that sneaking into Paris made a whole lot more sense than a frontal assault on a walled city. On the other side of the battlements, King Charles (Lothaire Bluteau) may be a total wimp, but his feisty daughter Princess Gisela (Morgane Polanski) has become a rallying force.

These steely women have not only become military forces to be reckoned with, they’ve added some oomph to a series a tad too bogged down in Ragnar’s (Travis Fimmel) spiritual quest and obsession with the martyred monk Athelstan (George Blagden), a man-crush so allencompassing, he may even become a Christian, much to the horror of his fellow Vikings.

This Norse soap saga has

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• Louie bumps into an old friend on “Louie” (10:30 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

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Princess Gisla (Morgane Polanski) and Emperor Charles (Lothaire Bluteau) appear in a scene from the season finale of “Vikings” airing at 10 p.m. today on HISTORY. much of the appeal of “Game of Thrones” but without that fantasy’s ludicrously complicated plotting. I like a drama you don’t need a flowchart or an app to figure out. I guess I’m old-fashioned that way.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • Underground in a gambling den on “Bones” (8 p.m.

Fox, TV-14).

• After a gruesome accident, Derek rises to the occasion on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• A man with a sketchy past (Aaron Douglas) takes a

peculiar interest in a grieving teacher (Jes Macallan) in the 2014 mystery “The Mentor” (8 p.m., LMN, TV-14).

• Billy Crystal (“The Comedians”) and Bette Midler star in the 2012 comedy “Parental Guidance” (8 p.m., FX).

• Mellie may be washed up on “Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• A killer appears to be linked to an abduction on “Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS, TV14).

• Aliyah makes a statement on “American Crime” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• Billy and Josh compete for an award on “The Comedi-

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Former Auschwitz guard describes camp at his trial

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary has joined Poland in denouncing remarks by FBI director James Comey which seemed to equate Poland’s and Hungary’s roles in the Holocaust with that of Germany.

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Comey’s remarks delivered last week at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and then published in The Washington Post were defamatory of Hungarians. The ministry said it has sent a written complaint to the U.S. Embassy in Budapest.

“The words of the FBI director bear witness to astounding insensitivity and impermissible superficiality,” the ministry said in a statement. “We do not accept from anyone the formulation of such a generalization and defamation.”

Comey, arguing for the importance of Holocaust education, said, “In their minds, the murderers and accomplices of Germany and Poland and Hungary ... didn’t do something evil.”

“They convinced themselves it was the right thing to do,” Comey said in the speech which was also posted without any clarification on the FBI’s website. “That should truly frighten us.”

Comey’s comments were particularly offensive to Poles, who pointed out that Poland was under brutal German occupation during the entire war and actively opposed it. Hungary first sided with Hitler against Russia but later tried to negotiate a peace deal with the Allies and was then invaded

by Germany. Many officials there willingly carried out Nazi orders to deport Jews.

LUENEBURG, Germany (AP) — A former SS sergeant described in chilling detail Wednesday how cattle cars full of Jews were brought to the Auschwitz death camp, the people stripped of their belongings and then most led directly into gas chambers.

Oskar Groening is being tried on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder, related to a period between May and July 1944 when about 425,000 Jews from Hungary were brought to the AuschwitzBirkenau complex in Nazi-occupied Poland and most immediately gassed to death.

During that period, so many trains were arriving that often two would have to wait with closed doors as the first was “processed,” Groening testified at the Lueneburg state court.

Though he was more regularly assigned to the camp’s Auschwitz I section, he said he guarded the Birkenau ramp three times, including one busy 24-hour shift.

“The capacity of the gas chambers and the capacity of the crematoria were quite limited.

Someone said that 5,000 people were processed in 24 hours, but I didn’t verify this. I didn’t know,” he said.

Auschwitz survivors describe their arrival as chaotic, with Nazi guards yelling orders, dogs barking and families being ripped apart.

But Groening, 93, maintained the opposite, saying “it was very

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Former SS guard Oskar Groening, right, leaves the court building after the first day of the trial against him in Lueneburg, northern Germany, on Tuesday.

The 93-year-old former Auschwitz guard faces trial on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder in a case that will test the argument that anyone who served at a death camp was complicit in what happened there.

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orderly and not as strenuous” on the ramp at Birkenau.

“They all walked — some in one direction, some in another direction ... to where the crematoria and gas chambers were,” he said.

No pleas are entered in the German system, and Groening said as his trial opened Tuesday that he considers himself “morally guilty” but it was up to the court to decide if he was legally guilty. He faces between three and 15 years in prison if convicted in the trial, which is scheduled through July.

Eva Kor, 81, was one of the Jews who arrived at Auschwitz in 1944. Though she doesn’t remember Groening personally, she said she can’t forget the scene.

“Everything was going very fast. Yelling, crying, pushing; even dogs were barking. I had never experienced anything that fast or that crazy in my entire life,” she said before addressing the court.

Her two older sisters and parents were taken directly to the gas chambers, while she and her twin sister, both 10 at the time, were ripped away from their mother to be used as human guinea pigs for notorious camp Dr. Josef Mengele’s experiments.

“All I remember is her arms stretched out in despair as she was pulled away,” Kor remembered. “I never even got to say goodbye.”

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Line workers build a 2015 Chrysler 200 automobile at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Lured by low wages and tax-saving free trade agreements, auto companies from the U.S. and overseas are accelerating plans to build new factories and add jobs in Mexico.

Low wages, trade deals luring auto plants, jobs to Mexico DETROIT (AP) — Mexico has become the most attractive place in North America to build new automobile factories, a shift that has siphoned jobs from the U.S. and Canada, yet helped keep car and truck prices in check for consumers.

In the past two years, eight automakers have opened or announced new plants or expansions in Mexico. Just last week, Toyota announced a new plant in Guanajuato to build the popular Corolla, work now done in Canada, while Ford unveiled plans for Mexican engine and transmission factories.

Low labor costs and fewer tariffs are the swing factors.

A worker in Mexico costs car companies an average of $8 an hour, including wages and benefits. That compares with $58 in the U.S. for Gen-

eral Motors and $38 at Volkswagen’s factory in Tennessee, the lowest hourly cost in the U.S., according to the Center for Automotive Research, an industry think tank in Ann Arbor, Michigan. German auto workers cost about $52 an hour.

Mexico also trumps the U.S. on free trade. It has agreements with 45 countries, meaning low tariffs for exporting globally. That, along with low labor costs, convinced Audi to build an SUV factory in the state of Puebla. The German automaker will save $6,000 per vehicle in tariffs when it ships a Q5 to Europe, compared with building the same vehicle in the U.S., says Sean McAlinden, chief economist at CAR. Audi also sells the Q5 in the U.S., where tariffs on cars built in Mexico were

dropped under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The cost savings also should allow automakers to add expensive fuel-saving features to meet stricter U.S. government gas mileage requirements without raising car prices. Two-thirds of cars made in Mexico are shipped to the U.S. While Mexico’s auto industry booms and workers welcome the above-average wages, they are speaking out more loudly about working conditions.

Mexican auto production more than doubled in the past 10 years. The consulting firm IHS Automotive expects it to rise another 50 percent to just under 5 million by 2022. U.S. production is expected to increase only 3 percent, to 12.2 million vehicles, in the next 7 years.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS’ overloaded phone system hung up on more than 8 million taxpayers this filing season as the agency cut millions of dollars from taxpayer services to help pay to enforce President Obama’s health law.

For those who weren’t disconnected, only 40 percent actually got through to a person. And many of those people had to wait on hold for more than 30 minutes, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said Wednesday.

The number of disconnected callers spiked just as taxpayers were being hit with new requirements under the health law. Last year, the phone system dropped 360,000 calls, Koskinen said.

For the first time, taxpayers had to report whether they had health insurance last year on their tax returns.

Those who received government subsidies had to respond whether they received the correct amount. People without insurance faced fines, collected by the IRS, if they did not qualify for an exemption.

A new staff report by Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee criticized the agency’s spending priorities. The report said the IRS diverted $134 million in user fees that had been spent on customer service last year to other areas this year.

“It looks to me like you’re purposely harming taxpayers,” Rep. Kristi Noem of South Dakota told Koskinen at a hearing Wednesday.

Koskinen said the user fees

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He said budget cuts approved by Congress left him no choice. The agency’s budget has been cut by $1.2 billion since 2010. It now stands at $10.9 billion.

“Customer service, both on the phone and in person has been far worse than anyone would want,” Koskinen told the Ways and Means oversight subcommittee. “It’s simply a matter of not having enough people to answer the phones and provide service at our walk-in sites as a result of cuts to our budget.”

Republicans in Congress adamantly oppose Obama’s health law, so some have been working to starve the IRS of funds just as its role in implementing the law ramps up.

It won’t work, Koskinen said.

The IRS is required by law to help implement the health program and the foreign reporting law, leaving the agency with few other places to cut.

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BY MEG KINNARD The Associated Press COLUMBIA — A proposal introduced in South Carolina on Wednesday would add death by firing squad to the state’s list of approved execution methods.

Lethal injection is the default method of execution in South Carolina; inmates may also choose electrocution.

But South Carolina is among states that have run out of execution drugs amid pharmaceutical companies’ fears of exposing themselves to possible harassment. Legislation that would shield companies’ names from the public, in the hopes they’d sell the drugs again, has stalled.

The proposal would also allow the state to execute inmates by electrocution if the state doesn’t have any lethal injection drugs. South Carolina uses a three-drug method for lethal injection, and the state’s supply of pentobarbital expired in 2013.

The Department of Corrections did not immediately comment on the proposal Wednesday.

No one has ever been executed by being shot to death in South Carolina, according to statistics from the Death Penalty Information Center, whose database of 684 executions in South Carolina goes back to 1718.

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KOTY FROM PAGE A1 of Ms. Koty and her hard work to get to this level. I know that she will represent our district and state well.”

Koty said she expands her own knowledge through continuous research and contributes to her field as a leader in the local chapter of the National Writing Project.

The other four finalists for the award, known as Honor Roll Teachers, were: • Albert Robertson, a history teacher at Meadow Glenn Elementary School in Lexington School District One; • Daniel Oddo, a math teacher at Dreher High School in Richland County School District One;

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The firing squad execution chamber at the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah, is seen here. Utah’s governor has signed a law that makes his state the only one to allow firing squads for carrying out executions if no lethal injection drugs are available. its criminals until introducing the electric chair in 1911. The electric chair was used until lethal injection was introduced in 1995.

Burning was the only other execution method routinely used in the state, with the last of 13 criminals burned to death in 1825, according to the center.

The new bill, referred to the House Judiciary Committee, was introduced by Rep. Joshua Putnam. The Republican from Piedmont said he came up with the bill after hearing about South Carolina running out of the drug.

“I don’t know how humane it is to electrocute somebody,” he said in an interview with The Associated Press. “There’s obviously

cases where lethal injection drugs have not worked properly and caused excruciating pain. At least we do know by firing squad you don’t feel anything.”

The proposal would allow Corrections officials to pick a five-member firing squad composed of law officers, and Putnam said he found the method more humane.

“I’ve not found any evidence a firing squad has caused any pain or there has been a mistake with that,” Putnam said. “There are always people who are against capital punishment.

You’re not going to win over any of those people at all.”

Rep. Joe Neal said Putnam’s humane argument made little sense.

• Jeannie Durham, a science teacher at Rawlinson Road Middle School in Rock Hill School District; and • Hunter Jolley, a science teacher at Boiling Springs High School in Spartanburg School District Two. As the 2016 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, Koty will receive a $25,000 cash award and a BMW to use for a year. The other four finalists will each receive $10,000 and the remaining district teachers of the year will each receive $1,000.

All five finalists were chosen by a panel of educators and people with no connections to the South Carolina Department of Education, according to Spearman. The names of the teachers and their schools are concealed from the judges during the se-

lection process.

During the 2015-16 school year, Koty will participate in a one-year residency program at the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement and will serve as a statewide ambassador for the profession, Spearman said.

The awards program, hosted by the South Carolina Department of Education and SC Future Minds, is a nationally recognized event that honors the State Teacher of the Year, Honor Roll teachers and district teachers of the year.

Koty will succeed Jennifer Ainsworth, a specialeducation teacher at Socastee High School in Horry County School District, who served as the 2014-15 South Carolina Teacher of the Year.

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CHASE FROM PAGE A1 package was later found to contain an estimated 125 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $12,500.

Witherspoon sustained significant but non-life threatening injuries in the crash and was transported by Sumter County Emergency Medical Services to Tuomey Regional Medical Center for treatment.

According to reports, Witherspoon will be charged with trafficking cocaine, third offense, as well as failure to stop for blue lights.

Shortly after Witherspoon’s wreck, investigators located another suspect’s vehicle in the Cherryvale area of Sumter County.

Tavares McFadden, 23, of Rembert, crashed his vehicle into a home in Oak Lawn Mobile Home Park on Dorsey Drive while leading officers on an approximate four-mile high-speed chase after fleeing a traffic stop.

Deputies recovered approximately 454 grams of suspected marijuana with a street value of $4,450 and approximately one gram of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $100 after searching the vehicle.

McFadden was treated at

the scene by emergency responders from Sumter EMS and then released into law enforcement custody.

McFadden has been charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, second offense, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to stop for blue lights and driving under suspension, third offense.

The third suspect, 22-yearold Dartanya Harris of Sumter, complied with law enforcement after deputies identified the vehicle on Christine Drive.

During a search of the vehicle, officers seized approximately 10 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated $2,000 street value.

Harris has been charged with trafficking crack cocaine.

Harris and McFadden were transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to await bond hearings while Witherspoon remains hospitalized.

Deputies seized a total of more than $2,500 in cash from all three incidents.

Officers with Sumter Police Department assisted deputies in each of these high-speed pursuits.

According to the release, the investigation into the alleged illegal drug activity will continue, and more charges or arrests are possible.

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Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Kenneth Clark, an investigator, was named Deputy of the Year by his co-workers.

Lieutenant named Deputy of the Year Clark enjoys challenge of investigation work

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larendon County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Kenneth Clark has always wanted to be in law en-

forcement. Growing up, he looked up to law enforcement officers as heroes, he said.

Clark was recently named 2014 Deputy of the Year. His co-workers recommended him for the honor.

“Lt. Clark is well respected and has a really good work ethic,” said Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett. “He cannot stand to give up on a case until he solves it. Even with the toughest cases he is able to bring about a positive outcome.”

Clark said he looks forward to doing his job as an investigator every morning.

He was not always in law enforcement, however. After graduating from Manning High School in 1980, he worked as a welder for about six years.

He had a desire to be in law enforcement, however, so in 1986 he made the decision to join Clarendon County Detention Center as a corrections officer while at the same time serving as reserve deputy with the sheriff ’s office. Reserve deputies are volunteers called on by the department to assist in large community events, such as festivals and sports games.

“I had the opportunity to ride along with deputies and see firsthand all that a fulltime deputy does,” he said.

After working at the county’s detention center for about a year, Clark transferred to the same position at Lieber Correctional Institution in Ridgeville, where he worked for three years.

“Serving as a corrections officer was a rewarding experience,” he said. “I realized, however, that I wanted to be on the street

enforcing the law.”

In August 1990, Clark joined the sheriff’s office as a patrol deputy. In 1997, he was promoted to sergeant.

In 2009, Clark made the switch from patrol to investigations. He said he has enjoyed both fields. Working patrol, he had the opportunity to get to know many people in the county.

“Knowing people helps to build a better relationship with the community and develop trust, which is very useful to have when we are working a case,” he said. “Many of our crimes are solved by having a good relationship with the residents who are willing to help law enforcement with information about specific incidents.”

There is a lot of stress involved with the job, but at the end of the day it is very rewarding, he said. Clark enjoys the whole process of investigation, from gathering evidence to pinpointing a sound suspect.

“What I enjoy is the challenge, the feeling of success after solving a crime and bringing closure to the victims of crime and their families,” he said.

25 Relay teams raising money ahead of May event

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Twenty-five teams from various organizations from the county will raise money for the 2015 Relay For Life of Clarendon County which will be held on Friday, May 8, at Manning High School’s Ramsey Stadium. The event will last from 7 p.m. until midnight with registration for survivors starting at 6 p.m.

The total raised from last year’s Relay was nearly $88,000, and the goal this year is $90,000, according to Karen Reit, who is co-chair of this year’s event with Clarendon resident Judy Hooks.

The theme for this year’s event will be superheroes.

Each team will decorate its booths, and members will dress up as different superhero characters.

All activities at this year’s event for the most part will be the same as in years past.

There will be a survivors’ and caregivers’ walk with entertainment provided by various

Tents line the site of last year’s Relay For Life of Clarendon County. Karen Reit, co-chair of this year’s Relay event, said the goal is to raise $90,000. The money will go to the American Cancer Society for research and help for cancer patients.

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Manning Police Department Chief Blair Shaffer, right, presents Cpl. William B. Secrist II the Medal of Valor for his role in an incident in March in which he went beyond the call of duty.

Council advances Phase 2 of waterworks project

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Manning City Council approved second reading of two ordinances at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday.

Second reading was approved for a $5.4 million Waterworks and Sewer System Improvement Revenue Bond. The city was approved for United States Department of Agriculture-Rural Development funding about three years ago to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. This upgrade consists of three phases at a total cost of $21 million.

Phase 1 is nearing completion, and the city is ready to bid Phase 2, said Scott Tanner, city administrator.

The city began construction on Phase 1 of the expansion of the treatment plant in April last year. Tanner said the expansion will double the plant’s treatment capacity in response to the growing demand for wastewater service in Manning and Clarendon County.

Tanner said the expansion will allow treatment to be nearly doubled from 2.4 million gallons per day to 5 million gallons a day.

The budget for Phase 1 of the expansion program was about $8.2 million and included an influent pumping station for wastewater from the city’s collection system, a screening/grit removal facility, installation of ultraviolet light disinfection, a post-aeration facility, a laboratory, an emergency generator and related items. Phase 2 will include the construction of new sequencing batch reactors, and Phase 3 will include construction of biosolids management improvements.

USDA Rural Development is providing funding assistance for all phases. For Phase 1, this included a grant of $1.6 million, a long-term, lowinterest loan of $6 million and a local match of $525,000. The local match represents the cost allocation fee due to the city from the Town of

Summerton, as Summerton interconnects with the wastewater system. Terms of the City of Manning loan include a 40-year payback period at an interest rate of 2 percent.

The estimated completion of Phase 2 is Spring 2016. The estimated completion of all three phases will most likely be Spring 2017, according to Tanner.

Council also approved second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Manning to add Article III, Dwellings Unfit for Human Habitation. The city received a grant last fall for approximately $230,000 from the Department of Commerce in the form of community development block grants to tear down 15 dilapidated structures in the Fleming neighborhood.

Manning Police Department Chief Blair Shaffer presented Cpl. William B. Secrist II the Medal of Valor for his role in an incident in March.

Secrist and another Manning Police Department officer, Pfc. Shelton Case, were injured as a result of a collision between Manning Police Department and Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office vehicles during a high-speed chase in early March. Despite being injured in the wreck, Secrist, who suffered symptoms of a concussion, and Case, who had suffered a serious back injury, went beyond the call of duty, Shaffer said.

After the collision and the car chases ended, both officers were on foot, despite being injured. Secrist apprehended a suspect who was in the vehicle they were pursuing. Both Secrist and Case assisted in the foot pursuit of the other suspects with Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Case is still undergoing therapy and will be recognized with a Medal of Valor at the next city council meeting in May, according to Shaffer. A deputy was also injured in the three-vehicle collision.

Clarendon School District 2 board approved first reading of its 2015-16 General Fund Budget at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday.

The proposed total budget is $18.3 million.

The board was also presented with the 2013-18 Annual Strategic Plan update. The presentation included topics such as student achievement for pre-kindergarten through grade 12, teacher/administrator quality, school climate, wellness and safe schools/facilities.

Clarendon 2 Superintendent John Tindal recognized Manning High School’s Tess Curry’s

physics class for being the state winners of the 2015 “This School’s Got STEM” video competition sponsored by Comporium Inc. and presented by South Carolina Future Minds and STEM Centers S.C. Curry’s class featured a video with students who designed, built and tested balloon-powered cars.

The students created individual cars based on different physics concepts discussed during class.

Tindal also recognized F.E. DuBose Carpentry Instructor Mike Griffin’s carpentry class for helping to build the new press box and bleachers at the school’s baseball field.

Several other student recognitions were made during the meeting.

BRIEFS You can still play at golf tournament Clarendon Health System will sponsor a golf tournament fundraiser for Relay For Life on Friday at Shannon Greens Golf Course, Manning. The Captain’s Choice tourney with 4-man teams will begin at 11 a.m. with a picnic lunch. The shotgun start is set for 11:45 a.m. A reception will follow the tournament. The fee is $50 each player with hole

sponsorships at $300. Contact Johnnie Gilley at (803) 478-2323 or (803) 460-6724.

Pet Pageant will be held at gazebo The pet pageant will begin at noon on Saturday, May 2, at the gazebo on Keitt Street in Manning.

Registration is $10 per pet and begins at 11 a.m. Call Shirley Black-Oliver at (803) 410-2690 or Annett at (803) 460-6679.

FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Manning desires to encourage equal opportunity housing to all its citizens, and WHEREAS, to insure fair housing opportunities for all its citizens, the City of Manning has passed a Fair Housing Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the City of Manning further wishes to bring to the attention of its citizens its concern that all its citizens are informed and aware of their rights under the State of South Carolina Fair Housing Law of 1989, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to encourage realtors, churches and other civic organizations to be aware and sensitive to the needs of all citizens of Manning in regard to their rights and housing opportunities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANNING PROCLAIMS APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY OF MANNING. DONE AND ADOPTED this 20th of March , 2015, by Manning City Council duly assembled.

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Group elects Manning woman vice president FROM STAFF REPORTS Ann Alderman of Manning was elected to serve a two-year term as third vice president of National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century during the organization’s 91st national conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The society is represented by all 50 states, with 12,000 members.

Organized in 1915, the society celebrated its 100th anniversary April 8 through 12. Members comprise women who can trace their ancestry back to original landowners or officials who lived in and served this country before 1700. Alderman is a 10th-generation South Carolinian.

Committees are active with programs on national defense, patriotism, veterans’ service, preservation of colonial records and historic sites (such as markings) and scholarships. The society also fosters public interest in research, education, arts, culture and history of the Colonial Era. The historic headquarters for the society has 23 rooms and houses offices, a library of genealogy and heraldry, a museum of Colonial America, a ballroom with heraldic frieze, formal reception and dining rooms, a dining room, kitchen and five bed-

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These rooms are used for official visits.

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How safe are aluminum pots?

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BY NANCY S. HARRISON Retired Food Safety and Nutrition Educator

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Lissa is a 4½-month-old female tan-and-brown Lab/terrier mix. She is good with other dogs and cats, housebroken, up to date on her shots and has been spayed. Lissa and other adoptable pets can be seen at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway. 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.

Grace is a 6-month-old gray shorthair kitten with black spots and white feet and neck. She is very friendly and wants to snuggle. She has had her age-appropriate shots.

Many questions have been asked about aluminum pots.

Aluminum is a popular metal for cookware because it is lightweight, conducts heat well and is inexpensive. Most authorities now agree that aluminum cookware is safe to use, even if some aluminum leaks into the food you are cooking.

Aluminum that is ingested from cookware is insignificant compared to aluminum from Nancy other sourcHarrison es. AlumiRETIRED CLEMSON num is the EXTENSION AGENT third-most abundant element on Earth. It’s everywhere — in soil, water and air.

Aluminum may be ingested in over-the-counter medications, certain antacids and buffered aspirin. Normal daily ingestion of aluminum is 10 milligrams, mostly from food; cookware contributes only about one or two milligrams of the total.

Aluminum pots and pans turn grayish/black when water is boiled in them or a low-acid food is cooked in them. Automatic dishwasher detergents can dull the sheen of polished aluminum. Certain alkaline foods, such as spinach and potatoes, also tend to darken aluminum. On the other hand acidic foods, such as tomatoes, apples and rhubarb, tend to brighten aluminum pans without injury to the food. This happens through the formation of metallic oxides. When an acidic food is cooked in the pans, the acid dissolves the oxides, and the pan brightens again.

Fortunately, for most people, our intestines provide an effective barrier to aluminum so that very little, if any, of the aluminum that leaches out of the pots into your food gets absorbed by your intestines into the body. The people who run into problems with aluminum are: • People with kidney disease, for at least three reasons: 1. Their intestines tend to absorb more aluminum than the intestines of people without kidney disease; 2. They are frequently re-

quired to take large amounts of aluminum hydroxide gels to keep their blood levels of phosphate normal. These gels absorb the phosphate in food, and the gel, together with the phosphate, goes out of the body in the stool; 3. They may receive aluminum in the fluids used for dialysis — dialysis fluids go directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the intestine barrier to aluminum; • Elderly people — as people get older their kidneys may function less; • Low birth-weight infants because their kidneys are immature, and intravenous feeding bypasses the intestine; and • People who work with aluminum and who inhale aluminum dust.

Aluminum can also be eroded from cookware if acidic foods are cooked or stored in them for several hours. It is probably wise not to store acidic foods in aluminum for long periods of time, as aluminum will leak into the food.

TIPS FOR CLEANING DISCOLORED ALUMINUM • Heat a solution of 1 tablespoon vinegar per quart of water or 2 teaspoons cream of tartar per quart of water in each pan until discoloration disappears.

• To clean an aluminum pot and remove lime deposits, boil equal parts of water and white vinegar. Boiling time depends on how heavy deposits are. In some localities, water contains minerals and alkalis that may be deposited on the inside surface of aluminum pans, causing some

When using your aluminum canning pots and preparing to clean them, after use, clean your canner, being careful not to immerse the dial gauge if your pot has one. Dry the canner, and store it with crumpled newspapers or paper towels in the bottom and around the rack.

This will help absorb moisture and odors. Place the lid upside down on the canner.

Never put the lid on the canner and seal it.

The darkened surface on the inside of an aluminum canner can be cleaned by filling it above the darkened line with a mixture of 1 tablespoon cream of tartar to each quart of water. Place the canner on the stove, heat water to a boil, covered, until the dark deposits disappear, and wash it with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.

In conclusion, aluminum kitchenware appears to be perfectly safe for most people — and aluminum’s superior ability to conduct heat evenly has made aluminum utensils very popular.

Nancy S. Harrison is a retired food safety and nutrition educator with Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service.

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discoloration. This does not affect the use of the utensil nor the food prepared in it.

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Laurence Manning Academy defeated Lakewood 3-2 in the Lakewood Gator Classic Soccer Tournament on March 21 in the championship round. The Tournament Most Valuable Player was Tony Cruz. The team is coached by Andy Stout.

RELAY FROM PAGE A10 back to the area through various local programs, Reit said. These include the Road to Recovery program.

The program has volunteers who drive patients to and from their treatments and doctors’ appointments.

Another local program called Look Good—Feel Better is designed for women who have experienced hair loss or skin changes because of cancer, Reit said.

Several local licensed cosmetologists have undergone training through the American Cancer Society to show women how to apply makeup, how to wear scarves and even style wigs for the survivors.

The first Look Good—Feel Better program was held

Monday, and the next one will be held on the third Monday in June at Clarendon Health System’s The Zone Health and Wellness Center.

Reit said the American Cancer Society also has 31 hope lodges throughout the U.S. The local hope lodge for Clarendon is Medical University of South Carolina’s lodge in Charleston.

The facility offers free, temporary lodging for patients, 18 years and older, along with a caregiver, Reit said.

In 2014, 11 people from Clarendon County stayed at the lodge in Charleston for 151 nights.

The American Cancer Society also has a dietician on-call service, according to Reit. A patient or caregiver can call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and leave a message for a dieti-

227-2345).

Clarendon County’s Annual Survivor Reception will be held Monday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Manning. Cancer survivors should come to register at 5 p.m.

Those wanting to make a donation to Relay For Life of Clarendon County should go to Relay for Life’s national website, www.re-

cian. The dietician will return the phone call within three business days. The nutrition counselor can help deal with weight gain or loss and eating difficulties because of treatment, Reit said.

For any of the programs listed, Reit recommends calling the American Cancer Society’s toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-

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Estate Notice Clarendon County

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and 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 claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

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heretofore granted in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Anthony R. Oliver, Jr., Traci Oliver, William T. Geddings, Sr., South Carolina Department of Revenue, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Administration Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder:

property will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to Section 15-39-720, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976; provided, however, that the Court recognizes the option reserved by the Plaintiff to waive such deficiency judgment prior to the sale, and notice is given that the Plaintiff may waive in writing the deficiency judgment prior to the sale; and that should the Plaintiff elect to waive a deficiency judgment, without notice other than the announcement at the sale and notice in writing to the debtor defendant(s) that a deficiency judgment has been waived and that the sale will be final, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Jeanette Ann Benoit, Tuomey Regional Medical Center, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Administration Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder:

more or less, designated as Lot 6 on a Plat of Wilson Sub-Division 28.68 acres total, prepared by Thomas B. Richardson, SCPLS No 8612, dated August 15, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Plat Book A45, Page 3; said lot having such size, shape, metes, courses, and distances and will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, being designated as Lot No. 65, on plat of LakeVue Lands Subdivision, Section II by R.G. Mathis. RLS, dated April 28, 1992, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Plat Book 44, at page 26, reference being made to said plat, which plat is incorporated herein by reference, for a more complete and accurate description; be all measurements a little more or less.

Estate: Gladys Mae Benehaley #2015ES1400082 Personal Representative: Belford D. Benenhaley 4758 Salem Road New Zion, SC 29111 04/16/15 - 04/30/15 Estate: Robert Lee Gilyard #2015ES1400089 Personal Representative: Minnie R. Gilyard 2032 Danbury Road Summerton, SC 29148 04/23/15 - 05/07/15

This being the same property conveyed to Anthony R. Oliver, Jr. by Deed from W.T. Geddings, Sr. and A. Roger Oliver dated November 27, 2006 and recorded December 14, 2006 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County, South Carolina in Book A0641 at Page 132.

Thereafter, Anthony R. Oliver, Jr. conveyed a one-half (1/2) interest in said property to Traci L. Oliver by Deed dated March 23, 2007 and recorded April 3, 2007 in Book A0654 at Page 139.

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Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that PAS Enterprises, Inc. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 2742 Paxville Hwy Manning, SC 29102. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice of Sale

SUBJECT TO CLARENDON COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). A personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded by the Plaintiff, the sale of the subject

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.00% per annum.

Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-14-523 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsRoland L. Benoit (deceased), The Estate of May E. Benoit , Brandon Benoit individually and as personal representative of The Estate of May E. Benoit, The Estate of Jeannette Ann Benoit, Brandon Benoit individually and as personal representative of The Estate of Jeanette Ann Benoit, Tuomey Regional Medical Center, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and any and all persons claiming any right, title, estate or interest in real estate described in the Complaint any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s)

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 28.68 acres, more or less, with the exception of the 2.44 acre portion being know as Lot 6 as designated on a plat of Wilson subdivision prepared by Thomas B. Richardson, SCPLS No. 8612, dated August 15, 1998 and recorded in the Office of The RMC for Clarendon County in Plat Book A45, page 3; said lot having such size, shape, metes, courses, and distances as will by reference to said plat more fully appear. This being the same property, less lot 6, conveyed to William L. Wilson by deed of E. W. Odom dated June 2, 1998 and recorded June 2, 1998 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Book A0347, at Page 275; a portion designated as Lot 6 of said property was then conveyed to Roland L. Benoit and Mary E. Benoit by deed of William L. Wilson dated May 10, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County at Book A0571 at page 290 which incorrectly described Lot 6 as consisting of the entire 28.68 acres as opposed to it being a portion of said acreage. This deed is for the purpose of clarifying that the property described in the deed found in Book A0571 at page 290 was not the entire 28.68 acres, but only a portion of this acreage designated as Lot 6.

LESS All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina and being set forth and shown as Lot 6 containing 2.44 acres,

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-14-389 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON Branch Banking and Trust Company Plaintiff, -vsAnthony R. Oliver, Jr., Traci Oliver, William T. Geddings, Sr., South Carolina Department of Revenue, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendant(s)

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SUBJECT TO CLARENDON COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some

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The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.650% per annum.

Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins, Esquire Jonathan Riddle, Esquire Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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COMMENTARY

Transportation reform hits skids

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hen everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.

— Gen. George Patton The drumbeat for a gas tax hike is deafening.

The Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers’ Alliance support it. So does the state trucking association. Editorials appear almost daily across the state in endorsement.

Dana This level Beach of consensus should send chills down the spines of concerned citizens and taxpayers, especially when the rationale for the tax hike is both specious and deceptive.

No one can dispute the poor condition of our road system.

But the proposition that things will improve by imposing one of the largest tax increases in state history is demonstrably wrong.

Let’s count the reasons.

To begin with, the S.C. Department of Transportation has wildly inflated their financial needs. When asked to calculate the transportation funding “backlog,” the department delivered the figure of $1.5 billion a year more than 30 years, for a total of $42 billion.

Road advocates have adopted this staggering amount — almost $10,000 for every man, woman and child in South Carolina — as the battle cry for their campaign.

Virtually no one has bothered to question publicly what, actually, is included in this number. The number includes, as it turns out, just about everything.

To reach $42 billion, the DOT threw in every boondoggle project conceived in every county in the state, including, but not limited to, the $2.4 billion Interstate 73 project from Rockingham to Conway, the $600 million extension of I-526 to rural Johns Island and the four-laning of S.C. 51 from Florence to Pamplico (more about this shortly). The DOT project list is, simply, the mother of all slush funds.

Besides padding the books on the amount of money they need, for the past quarter century the DOT and its covert and unruly twin, the S.C. State Transportation Infrastructure Bank, have failed to spend the considerable resources they already receive on projects that address true state needs. (The DOT budget is now about $1.3 billion annually, and the STIB has directed more than $4 billion to projects over its 20-year life).

Instead, we’ve gotten bridges to nowhere and miles of massacred trees in interstate

mediums. There is a reason for this. It is called politics.

Last week the House debated a series of amendments that would curb these abuses.

They then overwhelmingly rejected every single one.

Notably, the biggest loser — by a margin of more than 2-1 — was an amendment by Representative Ralph Norman requiring the STIB to fund projects the DOT has identified as state priorities.

The only amendment that passed was one to add $25 million to a pot of money available for rural areas, which funding would be exempt from any ranking standards.

To put this is simple terms, the House voted to raise taxes by more than half a billion dollars but refused to provide even the most modest assurance that the funds would be used effectively.

It’s worth looking under the hood to see how the funding system really works.

Consider the proposed fourlaning of S.C. 51 from Florence to Pamplico. The DOT estimates the project will cost $150 million. In 2007, the STIB committed $250 million to Florence for a package of roads that includes S.C. 51.

Then in the summer of 2013, they promised another $90 million, (in spite of the fact that they had no additional bonding capacity until 2036, which is another, related story).

Most of S.C. 51 is now operating at what transportation engineers call “Level of Service A.” By 2030, even with no widening, the DOT predicts it will still operate at Level of Service A. In lay terms, Level of Service A means that a dog can take a 15-minute nap on the center line in complete safety.

Yet the STIB squandered more than $100 million dollars to turn a lightly travelled rural byway into a virtual interstate.

The reason, again, is simple. The STIB funds what its members choose to fund. The president of the Senate, Hugh Leatherman, from Florence, appoints two members, one of whom is himself.

The story of S.C. 51 is the story of the South Carolina transportation spending — politics has diverted scarce funds from true needs to political boondoggles.

The House votes last week demonstrate that the Legislature will fight to keep things that way, as they have for decades.

Anyone who believes that injecting another half a billion tax dollars into the current system will produce a different outcome has simply not been paying attention.

Dana Beach is the executive director of S.C. Coastal Conservation League.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘HANDS UP, DON’T SHOOT’ IS TERRIBLE TO TEACH That’s a terrible thing to teach children. It is not a form of humbleness but the sign of surrender. So let me see if I understand this correctly. If my 7-year-old grandson is approached by a policeman, he must automatically surrender? I’m not teaching him that. I love him, my sons, my brothers and cousins, but I don’t expect them to behave in such a docile manner, not for anyone. I expect them to behave as respectable men. The slave master planted the seeds of fear in my ancestors, and they did a good job. The black woman was forced to watch her man pulled apart by horses. So the lesson for her was to teach her sons to be physically strong and mentally weak. That’s not working anymore. My advice to the brothers out there doing what you do, you’re on your own.

There are two things being said by protestors — “hands up, don’t shoot” and “black lives matter.” There was no mention of the latter in the letter I am responding to.

Take a look at the attitude of young black men on the street; to many of them no lives matter. Why is it that in the land of the free and home of the brave, men of color must submit to the police in order to live. Instead of expecting them to posture themselves for the new Jim Crow in America, treating everyone fairly would be more in line with the Ten Commandments.

LORRAINE MUHAMMAD Dalzell

PRETENDING RACISM IS DEAD IS NOT THE ANSWER It is irresponsible to pretend that racism is dead.

Rearing a black male child is challenging when parents and guardians factor in the racial climate of the nation and when atrocities, such as those recently videotaped in North Charleston, could occur in Anytown, South Carolina. No one rearing a black male child wants to teach him that he must conjure up mannerisms of subservience just in case he encounters an unbalanced or ill-trained law enforcement officer.

Some officers, yes even some black officers, are predisposed to view black males as aggressive beings whose lives are inherently less valuable than those who are generically classified as white.

No black male wants to live on the edge to the extent that running away from law enforcement officers seems like a more viable option than remaining in place and praying for a nonviolent encounter.

Sane black males do not automatically speed away when they see blue lights behind them unless news reports and Internet videos

convince them that it would be an act of insanity not to flee. Young black men should not have to carry signs that read, “Black lives matter!”

Yet, what options do they have when week after week they see evidence that black lives are worthless?

Survival dictates that black males must be taught to suppress expressions of anger and defiance, but in the process, what do we do to the psyche of the black male?

Are we teaching them that they are barely human?

It is irresponsible to pretend that racism is dead. Racism is packaged in more subtle forms in 2015, but its effects are still devastating and sometimes deadly.We do not want to teach hatred, nor do we want to live in the past, yet the future still reflects the mistakes that we refuse to resolve in the present.

BEVERLY DIANE FRIERSON (formerly from Sumter) Columbia

BATEN IS HARVESTING SEEDS OF HATRED RE Letter to editor by Eugene Baten on April 21: I am shocked that the unarmed black man didn’t know about “Hands up, don’t shoot.” I am shocked by him running away from a police officer.

Does “love your neighbor as yourself” mean to you that a person can run away from a police officer and have no consequences? Are you the one that is telling black men that they can do this? Would it make you happy that no black people are ever allowed to be stopped for anything that they do? He did reap what he sowed, according to your letter.

According to “Politico,” 96 percent of blacks voted for Obama, so your paragraph about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of “judging people by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin” can’t be true. By the way, I don’t hear you saying anything about blacks killing blacks or does that matter? Your next three paragraphs are what I call “Drama King” material. It looks like you are searching real hard for material to support your opinion. The part about the officer was your opinion, and everyone has one. How do you know what you said about that officer?

Do you know him? You are the one harvesting seeds of hatred, and it is time for you to stop. Do you want this kind of event to come to Sumter?

Maybe you can make national news, if it does.

I agree that we must learn to live together as brothers or perish together, and that is what is happening to our country. So practice what you preach. Tell all your brothers and sisters to not run from the police. About the white man’s shame, what is that about? Please explain

as I don’t know what I am supposed to be in shame about. What about the people who provide toys for children at Christmas, provide book bags for children going to school, pay electric bills during the winter, etc.? Is that because they feel shame, or is it out of Christian love?

JACQUELINE K. HUGHES Sumter

BATEN SHOWS OWN RACISM, JUMPS GUN It is with great sadness that I once again find myself replying to a letter by Mr. Eugene Baten. In his letter of April 21, he lectures us that “Racial injustice is still the black man’s burden and the white man’s shame.” His examples are deeply flawed.

Yes, President Obama has been attacked because people disagree with his policies. I will not waste more time explaining the number of reasons people disagree with Mr. Obama beyond saying until he has been blamed for everything wrong in the country seven years after leaving office he has not been bashed or hated as much as the former president.

Mr. Baten said, “The constant hatred directed toward President Obama made it easy for officer Michael Slager to calmly shoot Walter Scott like standing on a firing range and shooting at a black silhouette.” Mr. Baten, you clearly are now judging people by the color of their skin and not the content of their character. You have no idea what went through that officer’s mind when he shot Mr. Scott. You show your own racial prejudices when you attempt to do so. You ignore the fact that Pierre Fulton, also black, also in the car, was not shot. Why? I will withhold any further judgments on that case because the evidence is still trickling out. When I first saw the shooting it was a picture, then a video, then the longer video where you can see Mr. Scott on top of the officer fighting him. If history is an indicator there is probably more evidence to come.

Will Stack, the young man in the viral video from Columbia said, “You know, just because you’re black doesn’t mean you’re a victim. Just because you’re white doesn’t mean you’re a racist. Just because you’re a cop doesn’t mean you’re a bad person.

This world really needs to stop putting labels on people and things and see them as who they are: people, doing jobs, doing things. Ignorance has no color. God doesn’t see color. Why should we?”

JOHN GAYDOS Wedgefield Editor’s note: This letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies, which runs regularly on this page. It can be read in its entirety under Opinion at www.theitem. com.

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PUBLIC AGENDA SUMTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Today, 7:30 a.m., Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 32 E. Calhoun St.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotional EUGENIA LAST matters will escalate if you are inconsistent or unpredictable.

Try to keep an even, peaceful temperament to avoid an adverse response. Put more effort into activities that challenge you mentally and physically.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be careful not to let your entertaining and social mood lead to costly adventures. Pleasure trips will enhance love and romance, but also put you in debt. Good opportunities will arise through communication and patience.

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Columbia 78/50

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Sumter 77/49

Aiken 78/48

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Charleston 80/54

Today: Partly sunny; a thunderstorm in northern parts. High 71 to 82.

Friday: Sunshine giving way to clouds.

High 69 to 75.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Problems due to an emotional incident will leave you feeling like you need a change. Do something that makes you feel good about yourself personally and professionally.

Romance is on the rise, along with greater security and stability.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will have a greater interest in cultural differences and traditions. Check out your family tree or plan a visit to re-establish family ties. Let your intuition lead the way in helping you explore new possibilities and lifestyles. Speak from the heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Live, learn and prepare to make changes that will improve your life.

A new residence or rearranging your furniture to make room for a new pursuit will lead to good fortune. Open your heart to someone special.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let moodiness ruin your day. Let go of regrets and don’t hold grudges.

Do what you can to help others, and learn from whatever experience you gain and information you are given. Positive, progressive action will bring stellar results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Live a little. Invite friends or colleagues to enjoy a little downtime with you. Turn your home into a place where you can relax and discuss future plans. Much can be accomplished if you use empathy, understanding and compassion to get your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep your intentions and professional strategy a secret from your colleagues. If you let too many people in on what you are doing, you will face stiff competition.

Hone your skills, gain knowledge and prepare to forge ahead with your plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make personal changes that won’t affect anyone but you, and you will avoid an argument or interference.

Someone will blow situations out of proportion if given the chance.

Keep your thoughts and plans private for the time being.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get ready to have some fun. Reconnect with old friends, share your ideas and look at your options concerning your professional position and the opportunities that exist. A positive change to the way you live will boost your morale.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for new ways to use your talents.

Opportunities are apparent if you are willing to explore new avenues.

Believe in your potential. A change at home will bring you greater freedom to do the things you enjoy. Love will take a serious turn.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have plenty to contribute, so don’t hold back. Share your wisdom and make suggestions. Thoughts followed by actions will lead to your success and encourage unexpected and unusual partnerships. Don’t

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USC SUMTER BASEBALL

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USC Sumter shortstop Justin Hawkins went 7-for-7 during the Fire Ants’ 22-5 rout of USC Salkehatchie on Tuesday at Riley Park. Hawkins had a triple, a double and drove in eight runs.

Seven special servings Fire Ants’ Hawkins goes 7-for-7, collects 8 RBI vs. USC Salkehatchie

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Even Justin Hawkins himself couldn’t really explain what transpired on Tuesday at Riley Park.

“Just one of those freak things that happens in baseball,” the University of South

Carolina Sumter shortstop said.

And the rarity is what makes it so special.

Hawkins turned in by far the best game of his entire baseball career with a 7-for-7 day at the plate against USC Salkehatchie – one that included a triple, a double and

eight runs batted in.

“It hasn’t really even sunk in yet to be honest,” Hawkins said. “I’ve had a lot of people tell me what a great game it was and how unbelievable it is.

“But I really just went up there and looked for a good pitch to hit and swung the

bat.”

Hawkins, who’s also had a 4-for-4 and 7-RBI game this season, said he really wasn’t even paying attention all that much until his fifth at-bat.

“I was standing on first base and I kind of realized I was 5-for-5 at that point,” he said. “Then I went back in the

dugout and had a couple of guys come up to me and tell me. But I really hadn’t thought about it until then.”

With the Region X regularseason title already wrapped up and a spot in the postseason secure, Hawkins said

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USC BASEBALL

NASCAR

Quarles, Warford quiet Gamecock bats

Format means injured drivers no longer must race

BY WILLIE T. SMITH III Greenville News Less than three days ago, the University of South Carolina was hopeful it had turned its baseball season around.

But, following a 2-1 loss to QUARLES Furman in front of 3,302 at Fluor Field, the Gamecocks were left wondering if their weekend success was only a WARFORD mirage.

Furman pitchers Matthew Quarles and Elliott Warford kept the USC batters off balance, limiting the Gamecocks to four hits.

“Our game plan coming in was real simple,” said Quarles (4-1), who limited Caroli-

na to one run on one hit and a walk and struck out seven in seven innings. “We were going to try to bust lefties in for the most part early because most college pitchers like to stay away.

“We just wanted to keep them off balance and throw three pitches for strikes the entire game.”

The Paladins did just that.

Gene Cone was the only USC batter to get more than one hit.

“We pitched well,” Gamecocks coach Chad Holbrook said. “We played great defense for the most part. Our pitchers were terrific, did all we could ask them to do against a really good hitting team that has eight batters hitting over .300.

“We just didn’t do enough offensively. A very disappointing performance by our position players from a hitting standpoint. … That being said, give credit to Fur-

man’s two arms. They pitched very, very well. They located their pitches. They were better on the mound than our hitters were.”

South Carolina appeared set to at least tie things in the ninth when third baseman D.C. Arendas singled to left and advanced to second when left fielder Carter Grote misplayed the ball.

That did not faze Paladins reliever Elliott Warford. as he He struck out USC’s version of Murderer’s Row — Max Schrock, Kyle Martin and Elliott Caldwell — to earn his fourth save.

Furman took its first lead in the fifth when catcher Cameron Whitehead led Furman with three hits, including a leadoff homer over the Green Monster in left field that gave the Paladins a 1-0 lead.

USC pitchers Reed Scott

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BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. — There was a time in NASCAR when skipping a race because of illness or injury was simply not considered. Rather than sit out with swollen eyes, Ricky Rudd used tape to keep them open. Richard Petty ran three HAMLIN races hiding a broken neck from NASCAR officials.

That bravado — foolishness?

— in drivers is no more.

Denny Hamlin became the

fourth Sprint Cup Series driver to require a replacement when he pulled out of Sunday’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway with neck spasms.

Hamlin felt fine at the start but said he felt something pop around Lap 12. Rain 10 laps later gave him a nearly fourhour delay to work on the pain, but he turned his car over to 18-year-old Erik Jones when the race resumed.

“I’m no use to the team like this,” Hamlin said from the garage. “In this win-andyou’re-in format, there’s no point in me being out there if

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COLLEGE TENNIS

Flying Fleet aims for 11th straight Conference Carolinas title

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The Erskine College women’s tennis program has won 10 consecutive conference tournament titles at Palmetto Tennis Center – first as the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference and now as Conference Carolinas.

The Flying Fleet will try to make it 11 in a row beginning on Friday at PTC, but it will find itself in a position in which it hasn’t been the 10 previous years.

Erskine is the No. 4 seed after never having been seeded lower than No. 2.

The Fleet, 8-10 overall and 8-3 in conference play, will meet North Greenville (9-11, 7-4) in a quarterfinal match at noon. If it wins, Erskine will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between No. 1 Limestone (12-5, 11-0) and No. 8 North Greenville (6-13, 4-7) on Saturday in a semifinal match.

The other quarterfinal matches will pit No. 2 Pfeiffer (16-3, 9-1) against No. 7 Converse (6-11, 5-6) and No. 3 Mount Olive (13-5, 9-2) against No. 6 Barton (7-11, 6-5).

Erskine lost to each of the teams seeded ahead of it during the regular season. Limestone won 6-3, Pfeiffer 8-1 and Mount Olive 5-4.

The Fleet beat North Greenville 8-1 in the regular season.

On the men’s side, top seed Mount Olive will be going after its second straight tournament title and third in four years. Mount Olive (15-3, 10-0) will face No. 8 Erskine (4-12, 3-7) in a quarterfinal match on Friday at 9 a.m. The winner of the match will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between No. 4 Pfeiffer (13-7, 6-3) and No. 5 North Greenville (8-12, 6-4).

The other quarterfinal matches will have No. 2 Limestone (10-5, 9-1) taking on No. 7 Lees-McRae (6-14, 3-7) and No. 3 Barton (12-5, 8-2) meeting No. 6 King (6-11, 5-5).

Each of the men’s quarterfinals begin at 9 a.m. with the women’s matches scheduled for noon. The semifinal matches will be held at the same time on Saturday.

The championship matches will be on Sunday. The women’s match is scheduled for 10 a.m. and the men’s tentatively for 1 p.m. If there are four different schools in the championship matches, the men’s match will begin at 10 as well.

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

11 a.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Charlottesville, Va. – Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

1 p.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Charlottesville, Va. – Notre Dame vs. Virginia (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Detroit or Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh (MLB NETWORK).

1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Atlanta at New York Mets (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg Match – Sevilla vs. Zenit St. Petersburg (FOX SPORTS 1).

3 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg Match – Wolfsburg vs. Napoli (FOX SPORTS 2).

3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Zurich Classic of New Orleans First Round from Avondale, La. (GOLF).

4 p.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Charlottesville, Va. – Louisville vs. Duke (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: St. Louis at Washington or Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco (MLB NETWORK).

6 p.m. – Women’s College Lacrosse: Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Charlottesville, Va. – Syracuse vs. Boston College (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

6 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Swinging Skirts Classic First Round from San Francisco (GOLF).

6:05 p.m. - Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).

7 p.m. - NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Five – New York Islanders at Washington (CNBC).

7 p.m. - NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Four – Tampa Bay at Detroit (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. – College Baseball: Georgia at Auburn (SEC NETWORK).

7 p.m. - NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Three – Cleveland at Boston (TNT).

7:30 p.m. – College Baseball: Texas A&M at Louisiana State (ESPNU).

8 p.m. – College Baseball: San Francisco at Brigham Young (BYUTV).

8 p.m. – College Softball: Tennessee at Alabama (ESPN).

8 p.m. – Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Finals Game One – Santa Cruz at Fort Wayne (ESPNEWS).

8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox or Oakland at Los Angeles Angels (MLB NETWORK).

8 p.m. - NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Three – Chicago at Milwaukee (NBA TV).

9:30 p.m. - NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Five – Chicago at Nashville (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Three – Golden State at New Orleans (TNT).

10 p.m. - NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Five – Calgary at Vancouver (CNBC).

12:30 a.m. - Professional Golf: European PGA Tour China Open Second Round from Shanghai (GOLF).

12:30 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East PittLife 125 from Bristol, Tenn. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

2:30 a.m. - Professional Golf: European PGA Tour China Open Second Round from Shanghai (GOLF).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Baseball Sumter at Conway, 6:30 p.m.

C.A. Johnson at Lee Central, 6 p.m.

Calhoun Academy at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m.

Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at McBee, 7 p.m.

Junior Varsity Baseball Crestwood at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m.

Providence Athletic Club at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at McBee, 5 p.m Varsity Boys Golf Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall (at Sunset Country Club), 4 p.m.

Robert E. Lee at Pee Dee, 3:30 p.m.

Varsity Boys Soccer West Florence at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Boys Soccer West Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m.

Lakewood at The King’s Academy, 6 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Providence Athletic Club, 6:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball East Clarendon at Sumter, 7:30 p.m.

Richland Northeast at Crestwood (DH), 6 p.m.

C.A. Johnson at Lee Central, 6 p.m.

Calhoun Academy at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Junior Varsity Softball East Clarendon at Sumter, 5:30 p.m.

Wilson Hall at Calhoun Academy, 4 p.m.

Varsity Boys Tennis Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

Varsity Track and Field Crestwood, Marlboro County at Hartsville, 5:30 p.m.

Manning, Darlington at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m.

Middle School Track and Field Robert E. Lee at Orangeburg Prep, 4:30 p.m.

MLB STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE

By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W L Boston 9 5 Baltimore 7 7 New York 7 7 Toronto 7 7 Tampa Bay 6 8 CENTRAL DIVISION W L Detroit 11 3 Kansas City 11 3 Chicago 5 8 Cleveland 5 8 Minnesota 5 9 W L Houston 8 6 Oakland 7 8 Los Angeles 6 8 Texas 6 8 Seattle 5 9

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GB – 2 2 2 3

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GB – – 51/2 51/2 6 GB – 11/2 2 2 3

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 13, Baltimore 6 N.Y. Yankees 5, Detroit 2 Boston 1, Tampa Bay 0 Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 5 Texas 7, Arizona 1 L.A. Angels 14, Oakland 1 Houston 6, Seattle 3

TODAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-1) at Detroit (An.Sanchez 1-2), 1:08 p.m.

Oakland (Chavez 0-0) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 2-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 1-0), 7:07 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 2-0), 8:10 p.m.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W New York 11 Atlanta 8 Washington 7 Philadelphia 5 Miami 3 CENTRAL DIVISION W St. Louis 8 Chicago 8 Cincinnati 7 Pittsburgh 6 Milwaukee 2 WEST DIVISION W Los Angeles 9 San Diego 10 Arizona 7 Colorado 7 San Francisco 5

FRIDAY

L 3 5 7 9 11

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GB – 21/2 4 6 8

L 4 5 7 8 12

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GB – 1/2 2 3 7

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GB – – 21/2 21/2 5

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 7, Miami 3 Washington 2, St. Louis 1, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 7, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 16, Milwaukee 10 San Diego 7, Colorado 6 Texas 7, Arizona 1 San Francisco 6, L.A. Dodgers 2

TODAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Locke 2-0), 12:35 p.m.

Miami (Phelps 0-0) at Philadelphia (O’Sullivan 0-1), 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 3-0), 1:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bailey 0-1) at Milwaukee (Lohse 0-3), 1:40 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 1-0) at Colorado (Lyles 1-1), 3:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 2-0) at San Francisco (Undecided), 3:45 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 2-0) at Washington (Scherzer 1-1), 4:05 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press

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

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlanta 1, Brooklyn 0 Sunday, April 19: Atlanta 99, Brooklyn 92 Wednesday, April 22: Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 25: Atlanta at Brooklyn, 3 p.m.

Cleveland 2, Boston 0 Sunday, April 19: Cleveland 113, Boston 100 Tuesday, April 21: Cleveland 99, Boston 91 Thursday, April 23: Cleveland at Boston, 7 p.m.

Chicago 2, Milwaukee 0 Saturday, April 18: Chicago 103, Milwaukee 91 Monday, April 20: Chicago 91, Milwaukee 82 Thursday, April 23: Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Washington 2, Toronto 0 Saturday, April 18: Washington 93, Toronto 86, OT Tuesday, April 21: Washington 117, Toronto 106 Friday, April 24: Toronto at Washington, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Golden State 2, New Orleans 0 Saturday, April 18: Golden State 106, New Orleans 99 Monday, April 20: Golden State 97, New Orleans 87 Thursday, April 23: Golden State at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m.

Houston 2, Dallas 0 Saturday, April 18: Houston 118, Dallas 108 Tuesday, April 21: Houston 111, Dallas 99 Friday, April 24: Houston at Dallas, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers 1, San Antonio 0 Sunday, April 19: L.A. Clippers 107, San Antonio 92 Wednesday, April 22: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Friday, April 24: L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.

Memphis 1, Portland 0 Sunday, April 19: Memphis 100, Portland 86 Wednesday, April 22: Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press

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

Varsity Baseball Sumter at West Florence, 6:30 p.m.

Lakewood at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m.

Cross at Manning, 6 p.m.

Lake Marion at Lee Central (DH), 6 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m.

Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Baseball Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.

Varsity Boys Soccer Crestwood at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m.

Manning at Marlboro County, 7:30 p.m.

Pinewood Prep at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m.

Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Manning at Marlboro County, 6 p.m.

Varsity Girls Soccer Sumter at West Florence, 7:30 p.m.

Crestwood at Lakewood, 5 p.m.

Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Sumter at West Florence, 6 p.m.

Varsity Softball Sumter at West Florence, 6:30 p.m.

Lakewood at Crestwood, 7 p.m.

Marlboro County at Manning, 7 p.m.

Lake Marion at Lee Central (DH), 6 p.m.

Scott’s Branch at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m.

Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 5:30 p.m.

Junior Varsity Softball Sumter at West Florence, 6:30 p.m.

Lakewood at Crestwood, 5:30 p.m.

Marlboro County at Manning, 5:30 p.m.

Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m.

Varsity Boys Tennis West Florence at Sumter, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Track and Field Sumter, Crestwood, Lakewood in Sumter School District Meet (at Crestwood High), 5:30 p.m.

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

LMA routs Manning MANNING – Davis Martin had three hits and drove in five runs, Cagney Brunson went 4-for-4 with three RBI and Laurence Manning Academy’s varsity baseball team defeated Manning High 15-5 in six innings on Wednesday at the MHS field.

Josh Martin also went 3-for-3 with three RBI. Buddy Bleasdale and JT Eppley picked up a pair of hits each and Ryan Touchberry earned the win on the mound for the Swampcats, who improved to 13-2 overall.

On Tuesday in Dalzell, Eppley had three hits and Matthew Miles went the distance on the mound at LMA defeated Thomas Sumter 15-2 in five innings on Tuesday in Dalzell.

Davis Martin, Brunson and Todd Larrimer had two hits apiece for the Swampcats, who improved to 5-2 in the region.

VARSITY BASEBALL WILSON HALL 5 ORANGEBURG PREP 1 Wilson Hall remained undefeated in SCISA Region II-3A with a 5-1 victory over Orangeburg Prep on Tuesday at Baron Field.

Edward McMillan picked up the victory for the Barons, who improved to 18-7 overall and 7-0 in region play. He allowed just two hits in five innings of work.

McLendon Sears hit a home run and drove in three runs for Wilson Hall.

Robert James and Brent Carraway both had a hit and scored a run, while Walker Patrick and Drew Talley each had a hit and a run batted in.

Wilson Hall plays host to Calhoun Academy today at

7 p.m.

DARLINGTON 12 CRESTWOOD 1

Crestwood High School fell to 0-9 in Region VI-3A with a 12-1 loss to Darlington on Tuesday at the CHS field.

Traquan Joe had the only hit of the game for the Knights, 2-18 overall. Collin Kremer had an RBI on a sacrifice fly, scoring Chris Tention, who reached on a walk.

VARSITY TENNIS WILSON HALL 9 TRINITY-BYRNES 0 Wilson Hall’s varsity tennis team improved to 11-1 on the season with a 9-0 rout of Trinity-Byrnes on Wednesday.

The Barons will travel to Heathwood Hall today to close out the regular season. State playoffs begin on Monday.

SINGLES 1 – Brown (WH) defeated H. Emerson 6-0, 6-0.

2 – Davis (WH) defeated W. Emerson 6-0, 6-1.

3 – Hendrix (WH) defeated Desser 6-0, 6-2.

4 – Stover (WH) defeated McLean 6-0, 6-0.

5 – Thompson (WH) defeated King 6-0, 6-0.

6 – Stone (WH) defeated Zammit 6-1, 6-0.

DOUBLES 1 – Thompson/Stone (WH) defeated W. Emerson/Desser 8-4.

2 – Hendrix/Coulter (WH) defeated H. Emerson/McLean 8-2.

3 – Whitaker/Blankenship (WH) defeated King/Zammit 8-3.

JV BASEBALL LAURENCE MANNING 9 WILSON HALL 0 Brewer Brunson, Brent Jordan and Jake Jordan each collected three hits to lead the LMA JV squad to a 9-0 shutout of Wilson Hall on Wednesday.

Taylor Lee picked up the win for the Swampcats and had two hits. Cole Hair also

added two hits.

For the Barons, who fell to 5-2, Daniel Reynolds took the loss despite going five innings and allowing just four hits with three strikeouts. Reynolds also had a hit.

Jackson LeMay had two hits for the Barons and Palmer Richburg was 1-for2.

WH ends its season today at home against Providence Athletic Club.

On Tuesday in Sumter, Wilson Hall scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Orangeburg Prep 10-9.

Brad Goodson had a 2-run double to win the game.

Daniel Reynolds had two hits and scored four runs, Trent Elmore had two hits and two runs, Corbin Bruce was 3-for-4 with a double and two runs and Josh Knowlton and Jacob Cotton both had triples.

Daulton Dabbs pitched an inning of scoreless relief to get the win.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER SUMTER 3 HARTSVILLE 2 HARTSVILLE – The Sumter JV soccer team earned a 3-2 victory penalty kicks over Hartsville on Tuesday to improve to 8-2.

Blake Drown had both SHS goals in regulation with one assist coming from Taiwan “TJ” Simmons.

Blake Drown, Finn McGregor and Thomas Koty had successful penalty shots to Hartsville’s one.

Curtis McNeill came up with a save in goal for the Gamecocks during the PKs. Sumter returns to action on Thursday at home against West Florence.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Montreal 3, Ottawa 0 Wednesday, April 15: Montreal 4, Ottawa 3 Friday, April 17: Montreal 3, Ottawa 2, OT Sunday, April 19: Montreal 2, Ottawa 1, OT Wednesday, April 22: Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Detroit 2, Tampa Bay 1 Thursday, April 16: Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2 Saturday, April 18: Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 1 Tuesday, April 21: Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 0 Thursday, April 23: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 25: Detroit at Tampa Bay, TBA N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1 Thursday, April 16: N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1 Saturday, April 18: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Monday, April 20: N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1 Wednesday, April 22: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 24 : Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBA N.Y. Islanders 2, Washington 2 Wednesday, April 15: N.Y. Islanders 4, Washington 1 Friday, April 17: Washington 4, N.Y. Islanders 3 Sunday, April 19: N.Y. Islanders 2, Washington 1, OT Tuesday, April 21 : Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, OT Thursday, April 23: N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 25: Washington at N.Y. Islanders, TBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Minnesota 2, St. Louis 1 Thursday, April 16: Minnesota 4, St. Louis 2 Saturday, April 18: St. Louis 4, Minnesota 1 Monday, April 20: Minnesota 3, St. Louis 0 Wednesday, April 22: St. Louis at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.

Friday, April 24: Minnesota at St. Louis, TBA Chicago 3, Nashville 1 Wednesday, April 15: Chicago 4, Nashville 3, 2OT Friday, April 17: Nashville 6, Chicago 2 Sunday, April 19: Chicago 4, Nashville 2 Tuesday, April 21: Chicago 3, Nashville 2, 3OT Thursday, April 23: Chicago at Nashville, 9:30 p.m.

Anaheim 3, Winnipeg 0 Thursday, April 16: Anaheim 4, Winnipeg 2 Saturday, April 18: Anaheim 2, Winnipeg 1 Monday, April 20: Anaheim 5, Winnipeg 4, OT Wednesday, April 22: Anaheim at Winnipeg, 9:30 p.m.

Calgary 3, Vancouver 1 Wednesday, April 15: Calgary 2, Vancouver 1 Friday, April 17: Vancouver 4, Calgary 1 Sunday, April 19: Calgary 4, Vancouver 2 Tuesday, April 21 : Calgary 3, Vancouver 1 Thursday, April 23: Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. x-Saturday, April 25: Vancouver at Calgary, TBA

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

Saints win Region III-1A title WALTERBORO – Clarendon Hall won the SCISA Region III-1A title with an 8-6 victory over Colleton Prep on Tuesday at the CP field.

Gracyn Royce picked up the win, going all seven innings for the Lady Saints, who improved to 12-3 overall and 10-1 in region play.

Devyn Royce and Aubrey Johnson each went 3-for-4 to lead the offense, while Shannon Corbett had two hits, including a home run.

VARSITY SOCCER SOCASTEE 4 SUMTER 0 MYRTLE BEACH – Sumter High School fell to 2-4 in Region VI-4A with a 4-0 loss to Socastee on Tuesday at the Socastee field.

The Lady Gamecocks are 8-4 overall.

LAKEWOOD 1 MARLBORO COUNTY 0

Lakewood High School picked up its first Region VI-3A victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Marlboro County on Monday at J. Frank Baker Stadium.

Karli Fletcher scored the game’s only goal on an assist from Creena Gonzales.

Jonaleah Moroz had the shutout for the Lady Gators, 4-7 overall and 1-4 in region play.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL WILSON HALL 15 HAMMOND 0 Wilson Hall defeated Hammond 15-0 in three innings on Wednesday at Patriot Park Sportsplex.

Andie Grae Wingate picked up the win in her pitching debut. She gave up two hits and struck out six. She also reached safely in all three plate appearances, scored twice and drove in a run.

Anne Land Welch was 3-for-3 with a double and four RBI for the Lady Barons.

Carly Allred had two hits, including a tri-

ple and a 3-run homer. Maddie Elmore was 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Addy Carraway was also 2-for-2 with three runs scored; Madison Sliwonik was 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI as was Kinsley Waynick.

WH plays Laurence Manning on May 1.

LAURENCE MANNING 9 THOMAS SUMTER 4

MANNING – Laurence Manning Academy defeated Thomas Sumter Academy 9-4 on Tuesday at Julie Skoler Field.

Olivia Coker had two hits, two runs, two stolen bases and an RBI for LMA. Sara Knight Nalley had two hits, while Keeley Hulse had a hit and two runs and Maggie Josey scored twice. Tolley Horton and Caroline Robinson both had a hit and a run.

Elizabeth Hussey picked up the win, striking out 10 while allowing six hits and one walk.

Caitleigh Bryant had two doubles, two runs and an RBI for TSA. Ellie Hunter had a hit and an RBI, while Sydney Daniel and Diamond Gibson both had a hit and a run.

Gibson also stole two bases.

MANNING 12 LAKEWOOD 4

Manning High School defeated Lakewood 12-4 on Tuesday at the MHS field.

Rianna Lyons had a hit and scored a run for Lakewood. Kimmie Scott, Jade McCoy and Jylie Smith also scored runs for the Lady Gators.

B TEAM SOFTBALL CLARENDON HALL 23 CATHEDRAL 8 SUMMERTON – Clarendon Hall defeated Cathedral Academy 23-8 on Monday at the CH field.

Hadleigh McIntosh and May Rogan led the Lady Saints offense with three hits apiece while Bailey Corbett, McKenzie Bagnal and Chloe Anderson each had two hits.

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AREA SCOREBOARD BASEBALL P-15’S ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

An organizational meeting for both the Sumter American Legion Post 15 Senior and Junior American Legion baseball teams will be held on Thursday, April 30.

The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hut located at 34 South Artillery Drive beginning at 7 p.m.

Players between the ages of 14 and 18 who plan to try out for the P-15’s teams should attend the meeting with at least one parent or legal guardian. Players are to bring their original birth certificates to the meeting.

DALZELL-SHAW ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Dalzell-Shaw Post 175 American Legion baseball

team will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday at the Post 17 American Legion hut in Dalzell on old U.S. Highway 521 beginning at 7 p.m.

Players between the ages of 15-19 who want to try out must attend the meeting with parents or legal guardians and are required to bring their birth certificates.

BASKETBALL TEAM PERSEVERANCE REGISTRATION

Team Perseverance Basketball is now registering boys and girls ages 8-18 for its offseason travel program.

For more information, contact coach Junko Allen at (803) 795-5513, or by email at coachj_perseverance@yahoo. com.

SUMTER CHRISTIAN CLINICS

Sumter Christian School will host four separate basketball clinics over two

NBA ROUNDUP

months beginning on June 8 at the school’s gymnasium.

The clinics, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon each day, will be run by SCS coaches Bobby Baker and Tom Cope at a cost of $45 per student.

The clinic for grades 1-3 will be held from June 8-12 with grades 3-6 on June 22-26, grades 6-9 on July 6-10 and grades 9-12 on July 27-31.

For more information, contact the school at (803) 7731902.

GOLF ADVOCACY PREGNANCY TOURNAMENT

The First Advocacy Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center Golf Tournament will be held on Monday at Beech Creek Golf Club.

The entry fee is $50 per individual and $180 per foursome. The ticket price includes an Outback Restaurant lunch.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 There are sponsorships available at $150, $250 and $500.

Proceeds go to the advocacy center.

For more information, contact the advocacy center at (803) 774-5600.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CLASSIC

The St. Francis Xavier High School 20th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Friday, May 8, at Sunset Country Club.

The format will be a 4-person Captain’s Choice. The entry fee is $70 per person.

For more information, call Chan Floyd at (803) 774-8555, Rick Lavergne at (803) 4813048 or the St. Francis office at (803) 773-0210.

FRIEND OF YOUTH TOURNAMENT

The Friend Of Youth Golf Tournament sponsored by the Evening Optimist Club of Sumter will be held on May 9 at Crystal Lakes Golf Course.

The format will be 4-man

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Captain’s Choice at a cost of $40 per player. The minimum team handicap is 50 with only one player allowed to have a handicap of eight or less.

Seniors and women are encouraged to sign up for the tournament.

There are sponsorship opportunities available at the costs of $100, $200 and $300.

The money that is raised will go Optimist Club charities.

For more information, call Les Perkins at (803) 468-1619.

SWIMMING SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

The City of Sumter Aquatics Center is currently taking registration for its swim team.

Practice for the team begins on Monday at 5:30 p.m.

Boys and girls ages 5-18 are eligible for the team.

For more information, call the aquatics center at (803) 774-3998.

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Atlanta’s Paul Millsap (4) and Brooklyn’s Joe Johnson (7) reach for a rebound during the Hawks’ 96-91 victory on Wednesday in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Atlanta.

Millsap, Hawks hold off Brooklyn 96-91 for 2-0 lead ATLANTA — Paul Millsap scored 19 points and the topseeded Atlanta Hawks again survived a tougher-than-expected test from the Brooklyn Nets, holding on for a 96-91 victory and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series Wednesday night.

Squandering an early 12point lead, the Hawks fell behind before halftime and spent the rest of the game struggling to put away the No. 8 seed.

It went down to the wire.

Deron Williams missed an open 15-foot jumper that would’ve tied it with about 10 seconds to go. Kyle Korver rebounded, was fouled and made two free throws to clinch Atlanta’s win.

The best-of-seven shifts to Brooklyn for the next two contests. Game 3 is Saturday.

Millsap, who missed five games near the end of the season with a sprained right shoulder, ditched a pad that he felt restricted his shooting motion. He responded by hitting 7 of 11 shots.

HAWKS, RESSLER AGREE ON $850 MILLION SALE FOR NBA TEAM

ATLANTA — A group headed by billionaire Antony Ressler has agreed to purchase the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks for $850 million.

The team announced the deal Wednesday night during the first half of the Hawks’ Eastern Conference playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets.

The sale price was not released. But a person familiar with the deal, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the two sides did not reveal that information, said Ressler’s group

would pay $850 million, including debt the team owes.

Former NBA star Grant Hill, Spanx founder Sara Blakely and her husband, entrepreneur Jesse Itzler, are part of the new ownership group. The deal was first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

WEDNESDAY EASTERN CONFERENCE WIZARDS 117 RAPTORS 106

TORONTO — John Wall had 26 points and 17 assists, Bradley Beal scored 28 points and Washington beat Toronto 117106 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Marcin Gortat scored 16 points, Otto Porter had 15 and Paul Pierce added 10 for the Wizards, who host Game 3 on Friday.

CAVALIERS 99 CELTICS 91

CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 30 points, Kyrie Irving added 26 and Cleveland finally shook off Boston in the fourth quarter to take a 2-0 lead in their opening-round series.

WESTERN CONFERENCE ROCKETS 111 MAVERICKS 99 HOUSTON — Dwight Howard scored 28 points and James Harden added 24 to help Houston coast to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference playoff series.

Howard and Josh Smith dominated early in the fourth quarter to help the Rockets pull away.

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Scott Brooks did everything but win a championship.

It wasn’t enough.

The Oklahoma City Thunder fired their coach on Wednesday, parting ways with a former NBA coach of the year who led the team to three conferBROOKS ence finals in four years only to falter this season as his players were hit hard by injuries.

Brooks coached the Thunder for seven seasons. Starting in 2010-11, he led the team to the Western Conference finals three out of four years, and the Thunder reached the NBA Finals in 2012. The Thunder failed to make the playoffs this past season, as injuries limited them to a 45-37 finish.

BONDS’ OBSTRUCTION CONVICTION THROWN OUT

NEW YORK — Barry Bonds has been cleared legally after 11 1/2 years in court. His reputation remains tainted in the mind of many baseball fans.

A federal court of appeals threw out the career home run leader’s obstruction of justice conviction on Wednesday, ruling 10-1 that his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the government’s investigation into illegal steroids distribution.

“Today’s news is something that I have long hoped for,” Bonds said in a statement. “I am humbled and truly thankful for the outcome as well as the opportunity our judicial system affords to all individuals to seek justice.”

Now 50, Bonds said “I am excited about what the future holds for me as I embark on the next chapter.”

Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s long-standing career record of 755 homers in 2007, finished that season with 762 and was indicted that December for his testimony before a grand jury investigating the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, when he answered a question about injections by saying he was “a celebrity child.”

He was convicted of the obstruction charge in 2011, and a three-judge panel of

the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the conviction in 2013.

NFL SUSPENDS DE HARDY FOR 10 GAMES

NEW YORK — The NFL suspended defensive end Greg Hardy for 10 games without pay Wednesday for conduct detrimental to the league after concluding there was “credible evidence” he roughed up his former girlfriend nearly a year ago when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers.

Hardy, who joined the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent on a one-year, incentive-laden deal, was notified Wednesday of the decision in a letter from Commissioner Roger Goodell. Hardy plans to appeal.

RECEIVER JENNINGS SIGNS WITH DOLPHINS

DAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins acquired a veteran target for Ryan Tannehill on Wednesday, and reinforced his protection too.

Free agent receiver Greg Jennings signed two weeks after visiting the Dolphins, two people familiar with the negotiations said. The people confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced an agreement.

JUDGE OKS 65-YEAR DEAL OVER NFL CONCUSSIONS

PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has approved a plan to resolve thousands of NFL concussion lawsuits that could cost the league $1 billion over 65 years.

The NFL expects 6,000 of nearly 20,000 retired players to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or moderate dementia someday. The settlement approved Wednesday by a federal judge in Philadelphia would pay them about $190,000 on average.

The awards could reach $1 million to $5 million for those diagnosed in their 30s and 40s with Parkinson’s disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease, or for deaths involving chronic brain trauma.

LOS ANGELES-AREA CITY OKS NEW STADIUM

CARSON, Calif. — The ball now belongs to the Raiders, the Chargers, the Rams — and the NFL. A second City Council has

FORMAT FROM PAGE B1 I can’t win.”

Indeed, changes to the championship format have given drivers the flexibility to admit they are not healthy enough to drive.

NASCAR last season expanded the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field to 16 slots and said a win would automatically ensure a driver a berth in the playoffs.

So when Hamlin was parked one race last March by medical officials who said an issue with his eye was not suitable for racing, there was no panic: All he had to do was collect a victory by the 26th race of the season to remain eligible for championship competition.

Before the Chase, which began in 2004

approved a second proposed pro football stadium in the Los Angeles area, putting local issues to rest in the NFL’s return to the region and leaving the next move to the teams that would seek to relocate and the league that must give its approval.

The latest step was Tuesday’s 3-0 vote from the Carson City Council, which cleared the path for a $1.7 billion stadium that could become the shared home to the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders.

AD: FSU WILL REVIEW WINSTON’S RECENT COMMENTS

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jameis Winston has put his much-publicized crab legs caper back in the headlines.

Florida State issued a statement Wednesday saying it will investigate Winston’s comments aired on ESPN that the ex-Seminoles quarterback believed he had an understanding with an unidentified grocery store employee that led to last year’s shoplifting incident.

Athletic director Stan Wilcox said in the statement that Winston’s comments were new details to the school.

SENATORS BEAT CANADIENS 2-1, AVOID ELIMINATION

OTTAWA, Ontario — Mike Hoffman scored midway through the third period and the Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination.

Craig Anderson made 28 saves to help the Senators’ cut Montreal’s lead to 3-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Carey Price stopped 31 shots for the Canadiens.

Game 5 is Friday night in Montreal.

BLUE JAYS 4 ORIOLES 2

TORONTO— Rookie Devon Travis got three hits, including a go-ahead home run that sent the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Justin Smoak also connected for the Blue Jays, who have 21 homers this season. The Yankees began the day leading the majors with 20.

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and has steadily evolved, missing a race would ruin a driver’s championship chances. Sometimes it could even cost him his job if the team owner or sponsor balked at his absence.

The system caused Dale Earnhardt Jr. to conceal a concussion early in his career and led to countless other hidden ailments from drivers too determined to play through the pain.

Hamlin, who picked up his Chase-qualifying win last month, saw no need for such heroics. Nor did car owner Joe Gibbs, who flew Jones in from North Carolina during the rain delay but almost balked at putting him in his first career Cup race when he arrived just five minutes before the rain delay ended.

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SEVEN FROM PAGE B1 there wasn’t a whole lot of pressure and the Fire Ants played like it – routing the Indians 22-5. Will Thomas and Ray Murphy collected three hits each and Hawkins’ heroics also overshadowed Tee Dubose’s 5-for-7, 4-run, 4-RBI day.

“I think we were all pretty calm and relaxed,” he said. “My mind was clear and I really just went out there and played the game I love.”

In a game rich with rare 1-game feats and unique stat lines, even USCS head coach Tim Medlin hadn’t seen anything like Hawkins’ day in his 30-plus years.

“I’ve coached in over 1,000

college games and I think I’ve seen two 6-for-6 days, but never seven hits in one game,” Medlin said. “Just the odds of that are incredible. Every time you go up there and get a hit, your odds of getting a hit the next time decrease. “ That didn’t seem to matter to Hawkins – or who was pitching. The 6-foot-3-inch freshman faced four different Indians on the mound and connected on one changeup, two curveballs and four fastballs in seven trips.

“There’s always an adjustment from going to high school to college baseball,” Medlin said. “Justin’s done

a much better job lately of making his adjustments at the plate during the game, but also not getting too low when things go bad or too high when things go well.”

Hawkins’ batting average has steadily climbed since a slow start to begin the year and it took a big leap forward against Salkehatchie.

He entered the game batting .276 and left batting .308.

“I feel like I’ve really improved,” Hawkins said.

“The coaches have helped me on the side throughout the year and shown me some things I need to do to become a better hitter, and I’ve tried to listen and take it out on the field with me.”

He also fully intends to take the same mental approach he had on Tuesday

THE SUMTER ITEM and in the latter part of the season into the Region X tournament and the Eastern District playoffs.

Fire Ants fans can only hope he plays as well the rest of the week as he has on Tuesdays this season.

In another instance of quirky baseball stats that have no plausible explanation, Hawkins has turned the early-week games into his own personal showcase.

In four games against the Anderson University Junior Varsity squad and one against the Indians, Hawkins is batting .727 (16for-22) with two homers, a triple, two doubles and 17 RBI. “I’ve got to start scheduling more Tuesday games,” Medlin said.

QUIET FROM PAGE B1 (1-2) and Josh Reagan allowed two runs on eight hits and one walk and struck out eight.

The loss to Furman (19-20) was the fourth midweek defeat to an instate team this season for the Gamecocks (25-17). USC is 3-10 away from home.

The Gamecocks, who won twoof three in a Southeastern Conference series against thenNo. 4 Vanderbilt over the weekend, must find a way to regroup before a three-game series at Tennessee that begins Friday.

“We know we have to become more consistent if we want to play at a high level,” Arendas said. “I felt like we did this weekend. We didn’t tonight. You have to give Furman a lot of credit for that.”

OBITUARIES JOHNNY H. PEARSON JR. MANNING — Johnny Henry Pearson Jr. died on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

He was a 1985 graduate of Scott’s Branch High School, Summerton, and was presently employed at Santee Automotive as a sales representative. He was a member of PEARSON Macedonia FBH Church in the Silver community of Manning, where he served on the trustee board, finance committee and usher board. The Rev. Ethel W. Sweat is the pastor.

Survivors are his wife, Teresa C. Pearson of the home; two sons, Da’Shaun Pearson of the home and Keith Pearson of Columbia; his mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Ernest Walker of Manning; a sister, Maxine Pearson; three stepsisters, Joycette (Warren) Lewis, Barberette (Craig) Washington and Earnestine (Chris) Chavarri; four aunts; three uncles; and four godchildren.

Public viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday at Community Resource Center (the former Scott’s Branch Middle School), 1154 4th St., Summerton, with Elder Keith J. Smith Sr., presiding, the Rev. Annie L. Riley, eulogist, and the Rev. Jonathan Anderson, the Rev. Ethereleen Bethune and the Rev. Susan Wilson assisting. Burial will follow in Macedonia FBH Church cemetery, Silver community, Manning.

The family is receiving friends at his residence, 1055 Peacock St., Manning.

Online memorials may be sent to samuelsfuneralhome. com.

These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

BLONDELL B. BANNISTE SUMMERTON — Blondell Louise Bennett Banniste died on April 18, 2015.

Public viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Prayer House Mission, 5076 Bald Eagle BANNISTE Road, Summerton, with Pastor Eartha Carter, Bishop Darrell McFadden, eulogist, Bishop Jeffery Johnson, Ministers Barry Ragin, Roberta Pendergrass and Christopher Felder assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

Online memorials may be sent to samuelsfuneralhome. com.

The family is receiving friends at her residence, 1117 Goslin Road, North Santee section of Summerton.

These services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

ADDIE MAE DAVIS Addie Mae Cooper Davis, affectionately known as “Reena,” was born on July 26, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry Lee and Dorothy Rouse Cooper.

She departed this life on April 16, 2015.

She was married to Buddie Davis and to this union seven children were born.

She was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia and the former Sumter School District 2. In 1979, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a member of Church of Christ in Lamar. Addie was a humble, quiet, soft-spoken, caring and loving person. She demonstrated her love for God by her every day living and actions. She was a loving mother who showed patience, generosity and kindness to her children, no matter what she was going through. She loved her family dearly and showed a special love for her grandchildren.

Addie graduated from Mayewood High School in 1979. In her early life, she was s stay-at-home mother. As her children grew older, she took employment outside the home and was employed by Glen Manufacturing Co. She had a yearning to continue her education and enrolled at Central Carolina Technical College and became a certified nursing assistant in 2000. After completing her program, she was employed by Covenant Place and National Healthcare of Sumter as a nursing assistant. She worked with National Healthcare from 2000 until her health failed and she was no longer able to maintain her employment. She loved working with her patients and her work ethic was exemplified by the love her patients showed towards her.

She leaves to her cherish her precious memories: her husband; five children, including two daughters, Lakeisha R. Davis, and Felisha T. (James) Dukes, and three sons, Cleveland Davis, Buddie Davis Jr. and Phillip Davis, all of Sumter; seven grandchildren, Kaniya Davis, Isaiah Davis, Jazmine Holley, Jacobi Davis, Gabrielle Dukes, Amar’e Davis and Ivey Davis; two sisters, Earnestine D. (Eddie) Shields of Hinesville, Georgia, and Dorothy (Lee) Elder of Stuttgart, Germany; one brother, James (Sophia) Cooper of Sumter; one niece, Evelyn (Janus) Fraley of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; three aunts, Sue Mae Wells of Mayesville, Charlotte Dinkins and Sarah Frances Peterson, both of Sumter; one uncle, Ervin Rouse of Philadelphia; two great-aunts, Essie (Albert) Plowden of Washington, D.C., and Bernice (Fred) Penny of Philadelphia; one great-grandaunt, Bernethea Linton Wilson of Sumter; 11 sisters-in-law; 11 brothers-inlaw; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Mrs. Davis will be placed in the school at 3 p.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday at Mayewood Middle School, 4300 E. Brewington Road, Sumter, SC 29153 with Minister Sylvester McCray officiating. Interment will follow in Church of Christ Church cemetery, Lamar.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of her daughter, 445 Innisbrook Court (Lakewood Links Subdivision), Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S.

Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

OTIS O. BARWICK Otis Oliver Barwick, 85, husband of Lillian Ann Brunson Barwick, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 12, 1930, in Manning, he was a son of the late Douglas Wright Barwick and Alma Hodge Barwick. He was a retired farmer and a member of Clarendon Baptist Church and the Men’s Bible Class.

He is survived by his wife of Sumter; three sons, John Otis Barwick (Vicki) and Larry Douglas Barwick (Teresa), both of Sumter, and the Rev. Thomas DeWitt Barwick (Alice) of Johnston; a daughter, Shirley Ann Barwick Whittle of Sumter; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Jane Barwick.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Thomas Barwick, Mike DeCosta and Kirk Carlisle officiating. Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Clarendon Baptist Church Men’s Bible Class.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1525 Camp Branch Road, Sumter.

Memorials may be made to Clarendon Baptist Church, P.O. Box 307, Alcolu, SC 29001.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

NANCY J. OLIVER Nancy June Oliver, 86, widow of Leon Oliver, departed this life on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 29, 1928, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Furman and Katie Neal June.

The family will be receiving friends at the home, 40 W. Patricia Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

ELIZABETH HIPPS Elizabeth Powell Coker Hipps, 74, wife of John Edwin Hipps, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Denton, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Clayton Powell and Helen Riggs Powell Borders. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband; four children, Laura (Jay) Hurst, Eddie (Deborah) Coker, Joey (Patti) Coker and Beth (William) Rogers; grandchildren, Shelly (Sam) Avins, Jamie (Jolene) Coker, Matt (Amanda) Rogers, Michael Rogers, Jenny Coker, Amanda Coker, Derrick Ardis and Ashely Ardis; great-grandchildren, Shane Parry, Onesti Coker, Shannon Avins, Skylar Avins, Sophia Coker, Emily Frierson, Austin Dann, Kend-

al Clark, Alexis Arthur, Chris Gause, Zak Rogers, Aubrey Ard, Daniel Ardis and Lily Ardis; four stepchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and a step-great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Edward “Jim” Coker.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Holley officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, 1195 Pinewood Road.

Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

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

BRANDON M. CONNOR Brandon Michael Connor, 34, husband of Melanie Creech Connor, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was a son of Thomas Eddie Connor Sr. and the late Gala Mixon Corcoran. Brandon attended Westside Baptist Church. He was employed by Eaton Corp.

Survivors include his wife; his father of Sumter; four children, 2-year-old Mariah Beth Connor of the home, Jaiden Michael Connor, Brandon Kole Connor and Brelynn Marie Connor, all of Sumter; and one brother, Eddie Connor Jr. (Amber) of Sumter.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. today in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Aaron Reed officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brian Hyatt, Chip Infinger, Carl Lyons, Corey Clemmons, Clay Mixon and Townsend Corley.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 155 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

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

LOU ELLA B. SAMUEL COLUMBIA — On Saturday, April 18, 2015, the Rev. Lou Ella Bradley Samuel, widow of Willis Lee Samuel, exchanged her rugged cross for her precious crown at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.

Born on April 22, 1927, in Paxville, she was a daughter of the late William and Katie McKnight Bradley.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 1151 Innsbrook Drive,

Wilson community, Manning.

Service of remembrance for the Rev. Lou Ella Bradley Samuel will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Salvation Ministries Christian Life Center, 625 W. Huggins St., Manning, where the Rev. Cheryl Graham serves as pastor. Words of consolation will be delivered by Elder Kenneth Murray. Service of interment will follow at St. Matthews Cemetery, Manning.

Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services.

Online condolences may be sent to Flemingdelaine@aol. com. www.FlemingDeLaine.com

RUTH E. GRAHAM PINEWOOD — Ruth Edgeworth Graham, 84, widow of Henry Hazel Graham Sr., died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Services will be announced

by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

RICHARD W. MATHIS DALZELL — Richard W. Mathis, 72, husband of Arlene Troublefield Mathis, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at his home.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Leland and Annie Hanna Mathis. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He retired from Alan Wooten Trucking Co. He was an avid outdoorsman but especially loved hunting. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Survivors include his wife; two children, Jim L. Mathis (Charlene) and Joy Mathis, both of Dalzell; four grandchildren, Emily Tidwell (Chris), William Mathis, Jacob Mathis and Adam Currie; a greatgrandchild, Annalee Tidwell; a brother, Leonard Mathis of Sumter; and three sisters, Linda Culick of Sumter, Anne Moore of Maryland and Helen Mathis of Texas.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richard W. “Ricky” Mathis Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Bethany Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James Chandler, the Rev. Buddy Amerson and the Rev. Dean Pope officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Troublefield, Brad Troublefield, Andy Troublefield, Mark Troublefield, Tony Smith and Luke Smith Jr. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, c/o Fred Sandy, 2600 Raccoon Road, Mayesville, SC 29104.

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

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Mom feels resented despite helping son’s family DEAR ABBY — My son, “Rick,” and daughter-inlaw, “Amy,” seem to really dislike me.

I try to be kind and not Dear Abby pry, but they live with me ABIGAIL and it can VAN BUREN make for a full house.

They have had job difficulties and work injuries that brought them back to my home. Her parents don’t care for my son, so living there was not an option.

Amy does not help at all with the housework. Rick does most of it. They also have a wonderful 21-month-old boy. A second baby is on the way.

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They have lived with me for four years now.

Abby, Amy shows no respect for my home or for me. I mostly keep quiet so as to not push away my only son. I want to be part of my grandson’s life.

Please advise me on handling this matter.

Undervalued out West DEAR UNDERVALUED — By allowing your son and daughter-in-law to live with you for such an extended period of time, you have fostered their dependence on you. That may be why your daughter-in-law is resentful rather than grateful for your generosity in giving them a roof over their heads.

That they would conceive a second child under these circumstances — without jobs

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and no place of their own -tells me they are immature and irresponsible. Give them a date to be out — say one month — and stick to it. If they want to know why, tell them the truth. You should not have to live in a house with a daughter-in-law who treats you like the enemy because it is not healthy for any of you.

If you are afraid the only way to have a relationship with your grandchildren is to tolerate being used, I think you are mistaken. As long as you can provide material assistance to these two, they’ll keep you around.

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Land Clearing avail. includes: Digging ponds, excavation, and bulldozer work. Call T & N Septic Tank Co. at 803-481-2428 or 803-481-2421

A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel paint roofs gutters drywall blown ceilings ect. 773-9904

Lawn Service

PETS & ANIMALS

Lifestyles Lawn Service! Disc. for home sellers, residential & commercial. Erik 968-8655

Multi Family 1990 Boykin Rd., Rembert (Hwy 261) Sat April 25 7am-12noon rain or shine lg and sm treasures 106 Lindley Ave. Fri/Sat. 7am -5pm couches, recliners, TV, toys, sewing mach, hsehold, clothes, acquarium.

C.O.T.A Benefit Sale /Multi Slots still available Apr 25th 8-2 Bring stuff to sell or come buy 3760 Peach Orchard Rd, Dalzell 1745 Camden Rd.(1 mi. from Kmart) Fri. 7:30-5 Sat. 7-12 if no rain.

Carousel horse, furn., huge collection Nascar Diecast cars, clothes, hshld items, lots misc.

Country Girls' Yard Sale 3555 Old Camden Hwy (Old 521 Hwy)Rain or shine!! BIGGEST Yard sale ever

LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Palmer's Lawn Care Free est., Quaility service. Call Leroy at 803-225-0049

Pets

Professional Grass Cutting Rates start at $30. Call 803-406-5075

Free puppies to good home born 3-2. Must have fenced yard. Mom is a choc lab. Call 464-1674

Open every weekend.

905-4242 or 494-5500

GrassBusters, Lawn Maintenance, Pest & Termite Control. Insured and Licensed. 803-983-4539

Legal Service Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark.

Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

Moving Sale 107 Robbins Ave Fri. & Sat. 8-12 Kayaks, Sewing machine, Furn., Kitchen items & more

803-773-9292

ton BilLINCOLN 70 W. Wesmark Blvd.

Sumter, SC 29150

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My name is GEORGIA and I’m a 2 year old black and tan female Rottweiler mix.

My name is BAE and I’m a 6 month old gray tabby and white female American Shorthair.

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Professional Pr Boarding, Grooming & Gr Clipping

35 Years Boarding Experience 33 Years Grooming Experience Lori Cook Briggs Groomer & Stylist

Graduate of Academy of Dog Grooming

Hours: 9am - 5:30pm Closed Wednesday & Sunday

2007

Pet Supplies & “Life is Good” Dealer

773-2501

Help Wanted Full-Time

Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves.

Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311

Locally established Heating & Air condition Co. looking for Exp. Service Tech. Needs to have good driving record. Pay range from $33k-$46k a year plus health insurance, retirement, bonus and commission available. Apply in person at 1640 Suber Street.

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Full-time maintenance technician needed for apartment communities in Bishopville and Jefferson SC area.

Performs various maintenance duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the community. Duties include plumbing, light electrical, painting, cleaning, etc. Applicant must have own tools and reliable transportation. Excellent salary and benefits. Please email your information to resume@boydmanagement.com or fax it to: 803-419-6577.

EOE Spring Hill Suites by Marriott on Broad St. is seeking a sales manager. Previous hotel exp. required. Please apply in person at 2645 Broad St, Sumter, South Carolina 29150.

Wanted Body Tech. Must be trained in sheet metal, frame & uni-body repair. Exc. wage & benefits. Apply at McLaughlin Ford 950 N. Main St., Sumter

Locally Established heating and Air Condition Company looking for an experienced LABORER/HELPER In the Residential sheet metal/installation Department. Apply in person at 1640 Suber Street.

Help Wanted Part-Time $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

Trucking Opportunities Looking for CDL drivers with tanker endorsement and laborers, Must pass drug test. T & N Septic Tank Co. Call for Appt.

803-481-2421 or 481-2428 Truck Driver needed for hauling chips. Must have CDL & min. 3 years exp. Call 803-804-4742.

Tree Company seeking CDL licensed drivers. Tree Experience a plus. Call 803-478-8299 Full time Floral Designer needed.

Experienced only need to apply.

MAIL resume to: 674 Bultman Dr. Sumter, SC 29150.

Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600.

Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364

Need OTR Truck Drivers. 1-1/2 yrs exp. Good driving records. Dependable & willing to work. Paid weekly.

Paid Vacations. Call 888-991-1005

S.P.C.A. • 1140 S. Guignard Dr., Sumter 11AM - 5PM Daily, Closed Wed & Sun Animal Receiving: 11AM - 4PM M, T, Th, F & 11AM - 2PM Sat

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, aka SPCA SPCA,, has an abundance of friendly pets looking for nice, warm homes with lots of love to share. Shown are just a few of the adoptable pets now available at the shelter.

VISIT US ONLINE AT:

www.sumterscspca.com Twister

Dozier

Diesel

Catherine M. Zyback, D.M.D. My name is DIESEL and I am a 7 month old black female Mastiff/Weimaraner mix.

803-905-5280 My name is TWISTER and I’m PLEASE ADOPT A FRIEND! a 12 week old tan 2565 Lindo Ct. • Sumter, SC 29150 and black male German Shepherd Smokey Zeppelin mix.

Tolstoy

My name is DOZIER and I am a 7 month old chocolate male Mastiff/Weimaraner mix.

Ellis Bee

My name is 8 BALL and i’m a 3 month old black and white male Lab/Pit Bull Terrier mix.

Bae

For Sale or Trade

For Sale or Trade

Adopt Me

OARDING NN

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My name is ELLIS BEE and I’m a 1 year old black and tan female Bloodhound mix.

Snowflake

My name is My name is ZEPPELIN and I’m an 8 month old TOLSTOY and I’m tricolored female Cur. a 7 month old dark chocolate and white male Lab mix.

Congaree

Ophelia

My name is My name is My name is SNOWFLAKE and I’m CONGAREE and I’m OPHELIA and I’m a a 2 year old gray an 8 month old seal 1 year old orange tabby and white point female Siamese. tabby and white male American female American Shorthair. shorthair.

Tawny

My name is SMOKEY and I’m a 10 month old gray male American Shorthair.

Merlin

Midnight

My name is MERLIN and I’m a 1 year old gray and white male American Shorthair.

My name is MIDNIGHT and I’m a 1 year old black male Domestic Mediumhair.

My name is TAWNY and I’m a 1 year old gray tabby/ tortoiseshell female American Shorthair.

Other things you can do to help!

Though not everyone can take a pet home, the SPCA is always accepting donations.

Monetary Donations • Collars • Animal Food • Leashes Cat Litter • Treats • Beds • Clean Newspapers Blankets • Trash Bags • Towels • Paper Towels Adoption Fee: $100.00 This includes the first vaccinations, first deworming and a voucher towards the spaying or neutering of the animal.

Hours of Operation: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Wednesday and Sunday

1140 S. GUIGNARD DR.

BE A SPONSOR ON THIS PAGE AND HELP THE SPCA TODAY!

Happy Pets “Home Away From Home” For 35 Years

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Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com Medical Help Wanted Optometric Technician Busy Optometric office is looking for an experienced Optometric Technician to join our team. The Tech will work with the Optometrist in the delivery of eye care services, including both pre-testing and front desk support. The ideal candidate will have the ability to meet with patients in a professional and friendly manner. Primary duties will include Scheduling patients, determining insurance coverage, Enter patient information and posting charges into office software, Ordering and restocking of all contact lenses, and provide contact lens training. Would like to hire someone with experience but are willing to train someone with good customer service skills and a willingness to learn. Must have good computer skills. Send resume to Office Manager, 127 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150 or email : ScheeleEyeClinic@sc.rr.com.

RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

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803-773-3600

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Unfurnished Homes 2245 Dartmouth Dr. 2BR/2BA, 2 car garage, appl, nice neighborhood, behind Wal-Mart, $850/mo + sec. Call 803-934-0434 before 5, After 5 803-600-1284

Mobile Home Rentals Clean 3br/2ba w/garden tub, walk in pantry. 40 Spider Ct. near Red Bay Rd. $400/mo + 600 dep. No pets. 803-743-3706 lv msg. Must keep grass cut & yard clean.

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Come try us, we do our own financing.We have 2-3-4 bedroom homes. For more information, call 843-389-4215 AND also visit our Face Book page (M & M Mobile Homes).

Land & Lots for Sale MIN TO WALMART/SHAW 1 +/acres, paved road, utilities. $12,900.

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TRANSPORTATION

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Autos For Sale Resort Rentals Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean. Call 803-773-2438

Spring Van Sale $1500 & Up Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275

Summons & Notice

Plaintiff, v.

Amy Nichole Floyd aka Amy Nichole Racine aka Amy Racine; Justin Paul Racine; Defendant(s). (013263-06628) TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Amy Nichole Floyd aka Amy Nichole Racine aka Amy Racine and Justin Paul Racine: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 3136 Queen Chapel Rd, Sumter, SC 29153-9387, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 233-00-01-052, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Ste 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Real Estate Wanted

Water front house & lot. 4bd/ 2 bath, front deck, boat house w/ track, c/h/a, most furniture can go w/ house .26 acres 1050 sq/ft. 1159 Lakeview Dr Manning SC, White Oak Creek in Wyboo Call 843-659-4332 For Sale by owner: House and 2 ac. of land; ~1800 sq ft: Built in 1940 Fixer upper. 3BR 2BA 4110 Myrtle Beach Hwy, Mayesville.

803-495-3040 for price

YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina April 1, 2015 NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on March 13, 2015.

Columbia, South Carolina April 1, 2015

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving

Summons & Notice you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice.

IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. Rogers Townsend and Thomas, PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030) Andrew W. Montgomery (SC Bar #79893) H. Guyton Murrell (SC Bar # 064134) John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635) Kevin T. Brown (SC Bar # 064236) Nikole Haltiwanger (SC Bar # 70491) Jason D. Wyman (SC Bar # 100271) Ashley M. Wheeling-Goodson (SC Bar # 101423) 220 Executive Center Drive Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 744-4444 013263-06628 April 1, 2015 A-4519783 04/16/2015, 04/23/2015, 04/30/2015

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