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After months of study and gathering public input, the Sumter area’s longterm transportation plan was approved Friday, setting out planners’ goals for the next 25 to 30 years. Meeting in the City Centre on North Main Street, the policy committee of the Sumter Urban Area Transportation Study approved the final version of the plan, bringing an end to the Sumter Planning Department’s five-year review. Local planners began the process of

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t is not a secret that obesity is a serious threat to our youth. With all the unhealthy temptations that we are surrounded by, not only in the schools and community, but also within our homes, being healthy is a struggle. Unhealthy options are just an arm’s length away, and that makes it nearly impossible for us to win the fight against obesity. All too often CORRIGAN we make the excuse that kids can eat sugar-loaded foods because they are kids, or we think that they will “thin out” when they hit a growth spurt, or that they can eat processed foods because they play sports. We are naïve to think this way. This is the time when kids need the best nutrition. They are growing and need essential nutrients to build the foundation for a healthy body. It’s what they learn now that they will keep with them as adults. And no parent wants his or her child to have to struggle. Changing behaviors now will be tough, but children will be all the better for it in the long run. Children learn by watching and will learn their behaviors from you, the parent. Your attitude toward food and physical activity will affect them and the choices they make, so take responsibility, and learn about proper nutrition. Then teach them the difference between what is and

Members of the public can view the plans online at sumtersc.gov/suats-reports.aspx.

updating the plan, required by federal regulations every five years, by holding two open-house meetings with the public in September and February, soliciting public input on improving everything from roads and sidewalks to bus routes and bicycle paths. The report projects the area’s transportation needs out to the year 2040. In the final report, 10 locations are

labeled priority intersections: Broad Street and Wesmark Boulevard; Broad Street and Bultman Drive; Pinewood and McCrays Mill roads; Lewis and Old Manning roads; Guignard Drive and Liberty Street; Liberty Street and Alice Drive; Broad Street and Miller Road; Pinewood and Kolb roads; Lewis Road and Kingsbury Drive; and Wedgefield and Pitts roads. These locations had 260 crashes during a three-year period. Twenty-four other roads or streets that received recommendations in the plan received separate “project sheets” SEE PLAN, PAGE A8

PEGGY TIMMONS CROSSWALK DEDICATION AT MILLWOOD Millwood Elementary School Principal Dr. Johnny Hilton offers a prayer in dedication of the Peggy Timmons Crosswalk at the school on West Liberty Street. Timmons, who died in 2012, “loved what she did and was dedicated to the schoolchildren. There is nothing greater than helping people, and that is what she did,” he said in his remarks. Friends and family were present for the ceremony held during Millwood’s 50th anniversary celebration. Timmons was the crossing guard for 47 of those years. IVY MOORE / THE ITEM

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Policemen who worked with Millwood crossing guard Peggy Timmons are seen with the engraved boulder placed at the crosswalk named for and dedicated to Timmons, who died in 2012.

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The late Peggy Timmons, longtime Millwood crossing guard, helps students get safely across the street in this photo from February 1999.

Family wins malpractice lawsuit against Tuomey BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com The family of a Kershaw woman who died in 2008 shortly after outpatient day surgery at Tuomey Regional Medical Center was awarded $430,000 on Friday, as a Sumter County jury ruled in their medical malpractice lawsuit

against the hospital and one of the hospital’s registered nurses. The weeklong civil trial at Sumter County Courthouse between the estate of Sarah Faile versus Tuomey and Denise Dunn concluded, with the 12-person jury taking only a few hours to reach its verdict.

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“The family hopes that the verdict sends a message that Tuomey will take a look at what they’re doing and will do it better so that this doesn’t happen to anybody else,” said Patrick Killen, attorney with McGowan, Hood and Felder, the law firm representing the family. Faile was at Tuomey in

DEATHS George Wise Jr. Allen Lee Wise Ashby White Charlie Shannon

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April 2008 for what Killen characterized as “routine day surgery” related to a kidney stone issue the day she died. According to Killen, the 55-year-old Faile was discharged from Tuomey after the procedure but almost immediately started showing signs of complications. Faile then returned to Tuomey, Kil-

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len said, suffering from extensive vomiting, but according to the lawyer was never reevaluated. Faile then left the hospital with family members to return home, only to suffer a heart attack during the trip. Faile was transported to Carolina Pines Regional Medical SEE LAWSUIT, PAGE A8

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Program shows students outcomes of distracted, impaired driving course effectively became more of a challenge, however, when Students at Sumter High the students wore goggles that School are busy planning for simulate the effect of driving prom tonight, and Sumter Powhile impaired. lice Department was part of the Senior Molly Duggan said the plan. On Tuesday, officers preprogram made a lasting impressented juniors and seniors with sion on her. “The video we the interactive program “In an watched inside made me think Instant,” illustrating the dangers about the consequences of and often deadly consequences drinking and driving. But comof impaired ing outside and distracted and actually driving. driving the golf As students cart with those assembled in goggles on the auditorium made it so at Sumter High much more School, Staff real for me. Sgt. Anthony Most people Rivers shared my age think some sobering things like this facts about imdon’t happen paired and disto people we tracted driving. know, but this “Sixty percent showed me if I of all teen trafmake the fic fatalities are choice to drink alcohol related. and drive I will The good news most likely be is that you can PHOTO PROVIDED in a wreck.” A Sumter High School student drives eliminate that “Traffic statistic by the a golf cart through a course as part crashes are the of the program “In an Instant.” choices you leading cause make,” Rivers of death said. To drive home the mesamong teen drivers. When alcosage, students then watched a hol or other impairments and graphic video depicting traffic distractions are present, the risk collisions in South Carolina for serious and fatal events inwhich involved impaired and creases significantly,” said Sumdistracted drivers. ter Police Chief Russell Roark. Continuing the message out“Through education and endoors, students were paired forcement, we are working to with an instructor and given the make teens aware that the opportunity to drive golf carts choices they make while operatthrough a traffic course. At first, ing a motor vehicle can be life students found it easy to maaltering. ‘In an Instant’ is a terneuver the course without rific hands-on teaching tool that knocking over the bright orange holds the attention of teens,” traffic cones. Navigating the Roark added. FROM STAFF REPORTS

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the debate will be archived at scetv.org.

Sumter Mayor Joseph T. McElveen will be the presenter at the 10 a.m. Wednesday meeting of the Sumter Community Vision in Progress. The monthly combined neighborhood group meeting will be held at the James E. Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center on South Harvin Street. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Patty Wilson at (803) 491-4910.

Residents see jellyfish unloading operation

ETV to stream 1st District debate online SCETV will stream the 1st District Congressional Debate online at 7 p.m. Monday. The debate between Elizabeth Colbert Busch and former governor Mark Sanford is for the vacant 1st District Congressional seat once held by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. The special election for the 1st District is May 7. The webcast of the debate at The Citadel is being presented by South Carolina ETV in cooperation with Patch and The South Carolina Radio Network. Online streaming of the 1st District Congressional Debate can be found at scetv.org. A rebroadcast of the debate is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday on ETV World, and

BEAUFORT — Port Royal residents are getting a glimpse of how a planned jellyfish unloading operation would work. The Beaufort Gazette reported residents watched Thursday as jellyfish were unloaded from a boat on a conveyor belt and were placed into white plastic containers and then packed with ice. The containers were taken to a refrigerated truck. Millenarian Trading Co. said it wants to rehabilitate the shrimp docks in Port Royal to bring in jellyfish and take them to a processing plant, creating as many as 250 jobs. The jellyfish are dried before being shipped to Asian seafood markets.

Burglary suspect from N.C. sought ride from S.C. cop GAFFNEY — A burglary suspect from North Carolina has been arrested after he tried to thumb a ride from a South Carolina sheriff. Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller said 20-year-old Samuel Ebon Ledford of Shelby, N.C., was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree burglary.

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Audiologist Virginia Corley gives instructions to a patient as she begins a hearing evaluation on Thursday at Sumter Hearing Associates. Corley said she loves learning about and using new technology in her field just as much as she enjoys working with people.

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Virginia Corley, Sumter Hearing Associates So long as day-to-day tasks aren’t hindered by it, most of us rarely think about our hearing. That’s not an option for Virginia Corley, Ph.D., as she thinks about it all the time. It’s her job. “Huh?” Ahem ... It’s her job. “What?” It’s her job! Married to Stephen Corley, a retired Sumter High School teacher, Corley is an audiologist at Sumter Hearing Associates, a diagnostic facility located in Family Place on Alice Drive. Every day, Corley uses advanced equipment and computer programs to assess a patient’s hearing abilities, measuring audible ranges within numerous frequencies the human hearing spectrum. “Can you hear me now?” just doesn’t cut it. If you’ve ever had your hearing assessed by Corley, you’ve probably noticed a touch of a British accent, as she’s originally from an area near Cambridge, England. Oy. WHY SUMTER, AND WHY AUDIOLOGY?

Well, I met my husband while working in Iran as a bookkeeper for a company who specialized in short-term missionary trips. We moved to the States, and when we got here, he decided to further his education. I wanted to do the same. We were living in Columbia at the time, so I took my background in sciences into account and began looking for a graduate study that would accept my undergrad studies and yield a marketable skill. Audiology was one of the options. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I love the mixture of using technology and working with people. There’s always something new to use and incorporate into my diagnostic work, and people

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I’ve lived in the area for 32 years, so my accent is almost gone. I BET SOME THINGS TRIGGER A STRONGER EXPRESSION OF YOUR ACCENT.

Yes, indeed. Of course, it comes out stronger when I go back and visit friends and family in England. Stateside, it becomes more pronounced in more formal situations. DID YOUR ACCENT CAUSE YOU ANY PROBLEMS WHEN YOU BEGAN PRACTICING?

Oh, yes. When I first came here and started testing individuals’ hearing, I was working at the V.A. hospital in Columbia. There was a list of words I had to say and have the veterans repeat to me. I had to adjust my accent quite a bit. Now, I just use a standardized recording. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST SEVERE CASES YOU’VE DIAGNOSED?

I’ve had a few cases in which people have no measurable hearing ability. When that happens, we recommend an evaluation to determine eligibility for a cochlear implant (a surgically implanted device that uses magnetism to stimulate the bones and organs responsible for human hearing). IF SOMEONE WANTS TO HAVE HIS OR HER HEARING EVALUATED, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?

For one, make sure your ears are clean. You might have great hearing, but wax can hinder it. And if you have a medical problem involving your ears, be sure to see a physician first. — Rob Cottingham

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ABOVE: Lou Ploger of Wedgefield Station No. 7 looks at a plaque given to him on Thursday night at the Sumter County Civic Center during the 2013 Sumter County Awards Banquet. Ploger, a 27-year veteran of the Sumter Fire Department, was named the 2012 Firefighter of the Year. RIGHT: Rebecca Harrington, left, and Ethan Osteen were named 2012 Paramedic of the Year and 2012 EMT of the Year, respectively, during the banquet. PHOTOS BY ROBERT J. BAKER / THE ITEM

RIGHT: Greg Goldman, left, and Lou Ploger were named 2012 Officer of the Year and 2012 Firefighter of the Year, respectively, on Thursday by their peers.

Sumter Assistant Fire Chief Doug Mathis congratulates 2012 Sumter EMT of the Year Ethan Osteen on Thursday night during the 2013 Sumter County Awards Banquet at the Sumter County Civic Center.

Clarendon District 1’s Wilder finalist for superintendent of the year award FROM STAFF REPORTS Clarendon School District 1 Superintendent Rose Wilder is one of three public school superintendents in the state to be selected as a finalist for the 2014 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. Other finalists are Georgetown WILDER County Superintendent Dr. Randall Dozier and Saluda School District 1 Superintendent Dr. David Mathis. “There was an outstanding group of talented leaders presented in the selection process,� said Molly Spearman, executive director of SCASA. “We

are grateful for the impactful leadership each of them continue to offer our communities and state every day,� she added. On Thursday, the three finalists will participate in interviews conducted by a team of South Carolina business, education and community leaders. The announcement of the 2014 Superintendent of the Year will be made during the Superintendents’ Roundtable Meeting at SCASA later that day. The Superintendent of the Year will be recognized throughout the year. Moseley Architects supports the award by providing a scholarship to the winner to be used to assist a student or teacher with professional development or college courses.

A Santee native, Wilder received her doctorate in education administration and supervision, her master’s degree in special education and her bachelor of arts in guidance and counseling and education from South Carolina State University. After teaching in Orangeburg District 3 for a few years, she began progressing through the ranks and became assistant principal of Manning Primary School in 1987 and later became the Clarendon 2 (Manning) superintendent, a position she held for seven years. She also served as a superintendent in Fairfield County from 2001 to 2003, later returning to Clarendon County in 2004 to lead the District 1 schools in Summerton.

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Congress approves bill to end delays in flights WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress hurried to approve legislation Friday that will end the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers. The House approved the measure on a 361-41 vote, a day after the Senate agreed to the bill. Friday’s vote came as lawmakers prepared to leave town for a weeklong spring recess, a break that would have been less pleasant if they were confronted by constituents upset over travel delays. Republicans accused the Obama administration of purposely furloughing controllers to pressure Congress to replace $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts — known as the sequester — that took effect last month at government agencies. “The administration has played shameful politics with the sequester at the cost of hardworking American families,� said Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa. The White House and Democrats have argued that by law, the administration has little room to decide where the cuts fall. They want Congress to work on legislation lifting all of the cuts, which lawmakers noted have also caused reductions in Head Start preschool programs, benefits for the long-term unem-

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The control tower stands in the background as a passenger lies on the pavement outside the international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson airport Friday in Atlanta.

ployed and medical research. White House press secretary Jay Carney said the president would sign the new bill, but he added, “The problem is this is just a Band-Aid solution.� During House debate, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi,

D-Calif., had a similar complaint. “How can we sit there and say, ‘Four million Meals on Wheels for seniors, gone, but that’s not important. Over 70,000 children off Head Start, but that’s not important,’� Pelosi said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans shrugged off higher taxes to lift the U.S. economy at the start of the year. Government spending fell, though, and the impact of the tax increases along with federal budget cuts could slow growth later this year. Economic growth accelerated to a 2.5 percent annual rate in the January-March quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday. That was up from an anemic 0.4 percent annual growth rate in the October-December quarter. Consumer spending surged at an annual rate of 3.2 percent — its biggest jump since the end of 2010. Growth was also helped by businesses, which responded to the greater demand by rebuilding their stockpiles. And home construction rose further. Government spending sank at a 4.1 percent annual rate, led by another deep cut in defense spending. The decline kept

last quarter’s increase in economic growth below expectations of a 3 percent rate or more. Many economists say they think growth as measured by the gross domestic product is slowing in the April-June quarter to an annual rate of just 2 percent. Most foresee growth remaining around that subpar level for the rest of the year. The first-quarter growth figures will also be revised twice more based on more complete data. Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, predicts an annual growth rate of 2 percent for the AprilJune quarter and a 3 percent rate in the second half of the year. “The second-half acceleration will be supported by improved household finances, pent-up demand for autos and the on-going recovery in housing,� Guatieri said. “We are seeing significant housingrelated consumer purchases in such areas as furniture.�

POLICE BLOTTER CHARGES:

Eric Anthony McMillan, 25, of 6 Burgess Court, was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. McMillan was arrested at the home at 3 p.m. when sheriff’s deputies and Sumter police executed a search warrant on the home and reportedly recovered 21 grams of marijuana from the scene. Brett Blackmon, 31, of 61 Aubrey Circle, was arrested Wednesday and charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. At 12:06 a.m., Blackmon reportedly struck four parked vehicles in a parking lot in the 100 block of East Wesmark Boulevard. Two vehicles were re-

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portedly struck hard enough to push them out of their parking spaces. Blackmon was located at his home, and damaged was noted to his 1998 Chevrolet van. Kevin Eugene McLeod, 39, of 119 Byrd St., was arrested about 4:12 p.m. Wednesday at his home and charged with possession of stolen goods less than $2,000 and possession of marijuana. According to reports, investigators were led to McLeod’s home in reference to stolen items. They spotted a red Kawasaki fourwheeler in plain view in the detached garage behind the home. A search of the home revealed a half gram of marijuana in plain view on McLeod’s couch. Police also recovered a 67 pump-action shotgun

from the home. Charlene Denise Plowden, 26, of 20 Franklin St., was arrested about 3:35 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of North Pike West and Bordeaux Avenue and charged with possession of marijuana; driving under suspension, first offense; and failure to surrender a suspended vehicle license. According to reports, Sumter police stopped Plowden after noticing her tags had expired. Plowden admitted that she had hidden about one gram of marijuana between the passenger’s seat and the center console. POINTING AND PRESENTING A FIREARM:

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A 56-year-old man told Sumter police on Thursday that someone attempted to burn his rental property at 204 Royal Ave. about 1:44 a.m. The man told po-

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A light brown 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood was reportedly stolen from a fenced-in area at a home in the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue about 3 p.m. Wednesday. A grey Acer laptop valued at $500 and a black LG 60-inch flatscreen TV valued at $800 were reportedly stolen from a home in the 400 block of Dogwood Drive between 3 and 7:48 p.m. Wednesday.

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A 26-year-old man told Sumter police that his 26-year-old wife opened a credit card account with Navy Federal Credit Union without his permission on Jan. 13 and had run a balance of $1,183 by April 10. He said he and the woman are separated and he doesn’t know her address. EMS CALLS:

On Wednesday, Sumter County Emergency Medical Services responded to 42 calls. Forty were medical calls, one was a motorvehicle wreck, and one was listed as “other trauma.�

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Cherryvale students celebrate Earth Day BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Item A recent chilly morning at Cherryvale Elementary School didn’t stop hundreds of elementary students from celebrating Earth Day. Held in two of the school’s courtyards Tuesday, hundreds of students filtered through more than 10 stations, spending about 15 minutes at each under the tutelage of guest speakers, each with their own handson activity about the conservation of our natural resources. The students learned about marine science, solar energy, recycling, horticulture, birds, turtles and insects. At one station, students were given the opportunity to touch the wings of a monarch butterfly and see, up close, how the milkweed butterfly feeds on a fructose solution.

At another station, small groups of fifth-graders carefully sifted through a tray of shallow water for tiny insects. Cherryvale second-grade teacher Cathy Perry moved from station to station to make sure everything was running smoothly. “It’s very important for the children to learn about taking care of their environment,� Perry said. Perry said she has coordinated the event in past years at Cherryvale and at other schools where she has taught. She invited experts in natural sciences from Sumter, Columbia and Charleston to round out the event. It’s worth it, she said, because the children might learn something about the earth that shapes their future decisions. “Someone needs to teach these kids about the earth,� she said.

ABOVE: Bill Robinson, owner of Occasion Butterflies, lets students at Cherryvale Elementary School touch the delicate wings of a monarch butterfly. LEFT: Jenni Asman, program director for Conservation Voters of South Carolina, explains alternative energy through solar energy to students at the school on Earth Day.

PHOTOS BY JAMIE H. WILSON / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Church Directory Adventist

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

Anglican Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 The Rev. Daniel Lee Clarke Jr Christian Education 9:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:00 am Morning Prayer Tues-Thurs 7:30am Holy Communion Wed. 12:00 pm

Baptist - Missionary

Calm Before the Storm Why don’t we search for the flashlight while it’s calm? Instead, we often wait until the storm is raging and the electricity has gone out only to find ourselves rummaging around in the dark. Where’s the light when we need it? It’s not much help having a light you can’t find in a power outage. It’s better to be prepared. It’s the same in life. We can be prepared for the storms if we look to our Lord. “You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.� (Psalm 18:28) Worship at His house this week and store up the light of God’s love in your life.

Interdenominational

City of Refuge Church $BSPMJOB "WF t Pastors Barbara and Johnny Davis 4VOEBZ 4DIPPM BN t 8PSTIJQ BN Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com Love Covenant Church 245 Oswego Hwy * 775-7605 Apostle Tommy Fredrick Prophet Angela Frederick Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Thursday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

Pentecostal-United

Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd * 469-2452 Rev. Billy Lewis Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.BethelUMCoswego.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net

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

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

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. Worship/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

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

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

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

Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd * 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study/Respect Monday: 7pm

Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St * 773-9393 Rev. Kevin Gorry Contemporary Worship 8:45 Traditional Worship 11:00 Sunday School 9:45 trinityumcsumter.org

Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Rev. Lei F. Washington Sun. Worship 10:00am Sun School 6:00pm Tue. Prayer Service 5:30pm Wed. Fellowship Dinner 6:00pm

Lutheran - ELCA

Non-Denominational

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

Bible Fellowship Church 227 Broad St *773-7101 Pastor Jim Ketchum Sunday Worship: 11 am Worship 6:00pm Sunday School: 9:45 am Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:00pm

Baptist - Southern Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00, 6:30 Wed. Meal-Choir-Missions: 5:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45am Worship 10:55am

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2 Peter 2:1–22

2 Peter 3:1–18

Weekly Scripture Reading Romans Romans Romans 8:1–17 8:18–39 12:1-21

Romans 13:1–14

Romans 14:1–23

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Lutheran - NALC

Long Branch Baptist Church 2535 Peach Orchard Rd. Dalzell 499-1838 www.longbranch_baptist.com James R. Allen Sun School 10:00am Worship 11:00am Sun Evening Worship 6:00pm Wed Mid Week Service 7:00 pm

Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd 499-4997 Rev. Robert White Pastor Sunday School: 9:45am Sunday Worship:11am & 6pm

Midway Baptist Church 1210 Plowden Mill Rd 803-481-5064 Raymond Tobias, Pastor Mickey Lloyd Assoc. Pastor Sun. School 10am Worship 11am Tues. 6:30pm

Catholic - Roman

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

Church of Christ 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

The Catholic Community of Sumter/ St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St * 803-773-3524 Fr. Thomas Burke, C.Ss.R. Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 am Mass

Swan Lake Presbyterian Church 912 Haynsworth St Sumter 803-775-3146 Pastor Chuck Staggs Sunday School 9:45 Worship 11:00

Contact a Church Representative

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

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Pine Grove Baptist Church 433 Old Manning Road * 481-2041 Rev. Don Riner, Pastor Sunday School 10:00am Worship 10:50am

Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd * 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Bible Study 6:00 pm

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

Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive * 803-883-1049 Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Nursery provided Wed Bible Class: 6:30 pm

Methodist - Southern First Southern Methodist Church 321 Miller Rd * 773-9723 Ellison Evans III, Reverend Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship: 11:00 am, 6:30 pm Wed. Sevs: 6:30pm, Epworth League Mtg: 6:30pm

The Salvation Army 16 Kendrick St * 775-9336 Major Robbie Robbins Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 11 am Wednesday Mid Week Lift: 7 pm Wednesday Men Fellowship & Woman’s Home League: 7:30 pm

Methodist - United 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

Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St * 773-3814 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School - All Ages 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening program

Word International Ministries 1010 North Guignard Drive * 934-1444 Apostle Larry DuRant Pastor Woship - 8:00am & 11:15am Sunday: School - 10:30am

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Tammy Wynette, left, is seen singing with George Jones in Nashville in this undated photo. Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” died Friday at age 81 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being hospitalized with fever and irregular blood pressure, according to his publicist Kirt Webster.

Country superstar George Jones dead at 81 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When it comes to country music, George Jones was The Voice. Other great singers have come and gone, but this fact remained inviolate until Jones passed away Friday at 81 in a Nashville hospital after a year of ill health. “Today someone else has become the greatest living singer of traditional country music, but there will never be another George Jones,” said Bobby Braddock, the Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter who provided Jones with 29 songs over the decades. “No one in country music has influenced so many other artists.” He did it with that voice. Rich and deep, strong enough to crack like a whip, but supple enough to bring tears. It was so powerful, it made Jones the first thoroughly modern country superstar, complete with the substance abuse problems and rich-andfamous celebrity lifestyle that included mansions, multiple divorces and — to hear one fellow performer tell it — fistfuls of cocaine. He was a beloved and at times a

notorious figure in Nashville and his problems were just as legendary as his songs. But when you dropped the needle on one of his records, all that stuff went away. And you were left with The Voice. “He just knows how to pull every drop of emotion out of it of the songs; if it’s an emotional song or if it’s a fun song he knows how to make that work,” Alan Jackson said in a 2011 interview. “It’s rare. He was a big fan of Hank Williams Sr. like me. He tried to sing like Hank in the early days. I’ve heard early cuts. And the difference is Hank was a singer and he was a great writer, but he didn’t have that natural voice like George. Not many people do. That just sets him apart from everybody.” That voice helped Jones achieve No. 1 songs in five separate decades, 1950s to 1990s. And its qualities were admired by more than just his fellow country artists but by Frank Sinatra, Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello, James Taylor and countless others. “If we all could sound like we wanted to, we’d all sound like George Jones,” Waylon Jennings once sang.

Word of his death spread Friday morning as his peers paid tribute. Merle Haggard put it best, perhaps: “The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen.” “The greatest voice to ever grace country music will never die,” Garth Brooks said. “Jones has a place in every heart that ever loved any kind of music.” And Dolly Parton added, “My heart is absolutely broken. George Jones was my all time favorite singer and one of my favorite people in the world.” In Jones’ case, that’s not hyperbole. In a career that lasted more than 50 years, “Possum” evolved from young honky-tonker to elder statesman as he recorded more than 150 albums and became the champion and symbol of traditional country music, a well-lined link to his hero, Williams. Jones survived long battles with alcoholism and drug addiction, brawls, accidents and close encounters with death, including bypass surgery and a tour bus crash that he only avoided by deciding at the last moment to take a plane.

JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska, known for its live-and-let-live lifestyle, is poised to become the next battleground in the push to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. The state has a complicated history with the drug, with its highest court ruling nearly 40 years ago that adults have a constitutional right to possess and smoke marijuana for personal use in their own homes. In the late 1990s, Alaska became one of the first states to allow the use of pot for medicinal reasons. Then the pendulum swung the other direction, with residents in 2004 rejecting a ballot effort to legalize recreational marijuana. And in 2006, the state passed a law criminalizing possession of even small amounts of the drug — leaving the current state of affairs somewhat murky. Supporters of recreational marijuana say attitudes toward pot have softened in the past decade, and they think they have a real shot at success in Alaska. The state is reviewing their request to begin gathering signatures to get an initiative on next year’s ballot. The proposal would make it legal for those 21 and older to use and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, though not in public. It also would set out provisions for legal grow operations and establish an excise tax. It’s a significantly different version of the failed 2004 ballot effort that would’ve allowed adults 21 and older to use, grow, sell or give away marijuana or hemp products without penalty under state law. “The whole initiative, you can tell, is scaled down to be as palatable as possible,” said one of the sponsors, Bill Parker. If the initiative application is accepted, backers will have until January, before the next legislative session starts, to gather the more than 30,000 signatures required to qualify the measure for the primary ballot.

OBITUARIES GEORGE WISE Jr. GABLE — George “Bozo” Wise Jr., 79, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Sumter Valley Health and Rehab Center. He was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Clarendon County, a son of the late George Sr. and Emma Frierson Wise. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Rosetta Wise, 2905 Farmington Road, Gable. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. ALLEN LEE WISE MAYESVILLE — Allen Lee Wise, 60, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 12, 1952, in Wilmington, Del., a son of the late Richard Lee Wise and Lillie Mae Anderson. He was a self-employed home renovator. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Richardson Wise of the home; one daughter, Erica Wise of Chestertown, Md.; three stepchildren, Glenda Richardson, Viola Wilson and Christina Wilson, all of Wilmington; one granddaughter, Jas-

| mia Thompson of Centreville, Md.; six sisters; one brother; 16 additional grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Faith Deliverance Temple with Bishop Jeffrey Johnson, pastor. Burial will follow in Mayesville Cemetery. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 4020 4th St., Mayesville. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@ sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

ASHBY WHITE Ashby White, 95, widower of Mattie Bossard White, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. He was born in Sumter, a son of the late Ulysses and Emma Hunt White. The family will receive friends at the residence of Mazola Asie, 13 Warren Court, Sumter, SC 29150. Services will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel of Sumter.

CHARLIE SHANNON Charlie Shannon, 75, was gently called home from labor to reward on Friday, April 19, 2013, at Sumter Valley Health and Rehab Center. Born June 16, 1937, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late James E. and Rosa Lee Singleton Shannon. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and attended Ebenezer High School. At an early adult age, he joined Household of Faith Church, Camden, where he was the head deacon, president of the HYPU, a member of the trustee board and a church custodian. He was joined in holy matrimony to Earlean Singleton on July 12, 1958. To this union three children were born. He was very hardworking, dutiful, faithful man of God, and a blessing to everyone he met. He was a special person who will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. Loving and fond memories will be cherished and remembered by his wife, Earlean Shannon; daughter, Debra (Jacob) Ballard of Killeen, Texas; two sons, Willie Shannon and

Charles (Dedee) Shannon, both of Sumter; one brother, James Shannon of District Heights, Md.; three sisters, Josephine Newton of Hickson, Tenn., Rosa (Chester) Moody of Williston and Elizabeth Ramsey of Sumter; one uncle, James Singleton of Sumter; two aunts, Adeline Robinson of Sumter and Mamie Shannon of Baltimore, Md.; nine precious grandchildren; 12 darling great-grandchildren; a very close friend, Elder John Wright; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Eddie Singleton and Henry Shannon. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Household of Faith Johnson Memorial Center, 8031 Black River Road, Rembert, with Elder David Williams, eulogist, Pastor Gregory Jackson, presiding, assisted by Bishop P.F. Chambers, Apostle Jacob Ballard III and Elder John Wright. The family will receive friends at the home, 955 Mayfield Drive, Sumter.

The remains will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. The funeral procession will leave at 2:15 p.m. from the home. Floral bearers will Household of Faith ushers. Pallbearers will be Household of Faith deacons. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cains Mill Road, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

MARIE DURANT Marie Durant, 82, widow of Marion Durant, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the home of her daughter. Born June 24, 1930, in Lee County, she was a daughter of Dora Champagne. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Barbara Gray, 1507 Brennan Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

ARCHIBALD C. CRAFT Jr. MANNING — Archibald Charles Craft Jr., 87, widower of Jane Wyche Craft, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Lowman Home in Chapin. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 4352179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org CORA MAE F. HUDSON Cora Mae Frye “Carrie” Hudson, 86, widow of Lowman Hudson, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 4352179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

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things like that,” he said. Planning for growth is all the more important, committee members heard, because Congress considered cutting SUATS funding for smaller cities last year. “With federal funding getting smaller, they talked about setting a minimum or maximum size for an urban area,” McGregor said, “and for the minimum size, we would have fallen below it.” Sumter’s SUATS planners survived that attempt, “but that could continue to be a threat over time,” McGregor said. “One day, SUATS may have to merge with the COGs (regional multi-county Councils of Governments).” McGregor said having a detailed and wellorganized long-term plan can act as a deterrent against any future cuts. “If you have good plans, that threat is lessened,” he said. Members of the public can view the plans online at www.sumtersc. gov/suats-reports.aspx. Reach Bristow Marchant at (803) 7741272.

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TUESDAY 72°

WEDNESDAY 75°

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Winds: ENE 4-8 mph

Winds: E 4-8 mph

Winds: SE 6-12 mph

Winds: SSW 6-12 mph

Winds: ESE 4-8 mph

Winds: ENE 7-14 mph

Chance of rain: 65%

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Sumter through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ................................................ 74° Low ................................................ 50° Normal high ................................... 77° Normal low ..................................... 52° Record high ....................... 91° in 1990 Record low ......................... 40° in 1995

Greenville 65/52

Gaffney 65/53 Spartanburg 66/53

Precipitation

Bishopville 72/54

24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.00" Month to date .............................. 3.37" Normal month to date ................. 2.66" Year to date ................................ 13.25" Normal year to date ................... 13.95"

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

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7 a.m. yest. 357.98 75.30 75.06 97.22

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May 25

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Today: Cooler with periods of rain. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.

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LAWSUIT from Page A1 Center in Hartsville but never regained consciousness. The medical malpractice verdict by the 12-person jury in Sumter comes while a lot of the focus on Tuomey’s legal situation has been with the federal case in Columbia. In that case, Tuomey faces claims that it signed 19 local doctors to illegal parttime contracts to work in its outpatient surgical center. If successful, the federal government hopes to recoup nearly $45 million in Medicare payments made to the hospital between 2005 and 2009. That trial will begin its third week of deliberations Monday, with lawyers for Tuomey beginning to call its witnesses.

HEALTHY LIVING from Page A1 isn’t healthy. Change the food environment in your house by replacing the unhealthy foods with healthier options. Grocery shop for healthy foods and cook healthy meals together. Demonstrate your ability to make healthy choices while you are out, and teach them to do the same. From my experience in recent visits to local schools, children do not know much about nutrition, and they have a skewed understanding about the purpose of food. The food options they have available to them are limited, and the options themselves aren’t even that healthy. Parents play a key role in their child’s development and should be more involved in helping their kids make better food

Brenda Chase, public relations director for Tuomey, said she could not comment on the specifics of the medical malpractice litigation but defended Dunn. “We feel that our nurse did a very good job. She has an excellent history of taking care of patients in a very professional manner,” Chase said. Still, Chase said the condolences of the hospital are with the Faile family. “Our thoughts and prayers are absolutely with the family who lost their loved one,” Chase said. “It is a very sad case, and we are very sorry for their loss.” Contact Braden Bunch at (803) 7741201.

TIPS FOR RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN • Be a healthy role model. • Create an environment within your home that supports healthy habits. • Teach them about nutrition and physical activity. • Encourage physical activity with walks and family games.

choices. We can’t always be with them, so the more they know and understand, the better choices they will be able to make on their own. If you are not sure where to start, there are a lot of free resources on the Internet. Kidseatright.org is a great place to start. You can also check with your local nutritionist to help your entire family understand nutrition and how to apply it for reaching desired outcomes. Missy Corrigan is director of healthy living for the Sumter Family YMCA. She can be reached at mcorrigan@ ymcasumter.org or (803) 773-1404.

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change your mind or head ARIES (March 21-April 19): the last word in astrology in a different direction. Look over personal Standing by your needs papers and get a clear eugenia LAST and reaching out for goals view of your financial will ensure that you reach a situation before you satisfactory destination. pledge to donate or participate in a joint venture. Deception is SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let intuition guide apparent at an emotional level. you when dealing with relationship and domestic situations. Personal gains can be TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Show the way you made through partnerships you form. feel by doing something nice for someone you Romance is in the stars. love. Sign up for a course that will help you push your way to advancement. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your changeable attitude may confuse others, but as GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It will be difficult to long as you’re honest about your intentions get a clear picture of a situation you face at and plans you can move along without regret work. Rumors won’t lead to a wise choice. Rely or worry. on facts and firsthand information to guide you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Spending time at CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take the initiative and home or doing things with family or close do whatever it takes to make a difference. friends will open your eyes to new possibilities Suggesting plans that will bring you closer to a that can ease stress and give you something to friend or your children will enhance look forward to. relationships and ease stress. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick close to home LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tread carefully when and do your own thing. Too much travel or dealing with personal and professional matters. communication will get you into trouble. Someone you least expect may try to stand in Delays and misunderstandings are apparent your way. Use intelligence and charm to bypass and should be avoided. any snag you come up against. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Rethink your past. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get involved and be a Reaching out to someone you haven’t seen in a participant. You’ll pick up valuable information long time will help you come to terms with that can shape your future through ideas you how you can turn a negative in your life into a come across and connections you make. positive. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t hesitate to

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pictures from the public Marian Willis comments on her photo submission, “This picture was taken on Oct. 5, 2012, during the celebration of my mother’s 100th birthday at St. James United Methodist Church.” Photo taken by Angel Patterson Green.

Have you visited someplace interesting, exciting, beautiful or historical that you’ve taken some pictures of? Would you like to share those images with your fellow Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to sandrah@theitem.com, or mail to Sandra Holbert c/o The Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed or typed name of photographer and photo details. Include self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your photo. Amateur photographers only please.

SPORTS SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013

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SHS hits road, EC squads at home FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter High School will travel to Charleston today to face West Ashley in the winners bracket of the District VII tournament of the 4A baseball state playoffs. The second-seeded Gamecocks will take on No. 1 West Ashley at noon. West Ashley beat No. 4 Fort Dorchester 4-3 in nine innings on Friday after their game was rained out on Thursday. Both East Clarendon’s softball and baseball teams will play at home today in the winners bracket of their respective district tournaments in the 1A playoffs. The softball team will play host to AllendaleFairfax beginning at 11 a.m. Allendale-Fairfax beat Military Magnet on Friday. The EC bseball team will play host to Military Magnet beginning at 3 p.m. Military Magnet beat Allendale-Fairfax on Friday.

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Manning’s Coker Adams connects on one of his three hits during Friday’s District V 3A state playoff game against Myrtle Beach at Monarch Field in Manning. The Monarchs won 5-2.

Monarchs rally past ‘Hawks McArthur helps Manning grab 5-2 victory in District V playoffs BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com MANNING — Falling behind early was nothing new to the Manning High School baseball team, so when the Monarchs got down 1-0 to Myrtle Beach in the third inning of the opening game of the Distrct V tournament in the 3A state playoffs, they knew it was time to step up. The Monarchs answered in their bottom of the half of

the inning with four runs, and starting pitcher Justin McArthur pitched out of trouble as Manning defeated the Seahawks 5-2 on Friday at Monarch Field. “We’re a team that not a STEWART lot of people know about and you could tell our guys weren’t fazed by it,” Manning head coach Keith Stewart said of the

early deficit. “They didn’t mind seeing that Beach on the jersey. It was a very wellcoached team, I knew it was going to be a good game and our guys stepped to the plate; we’re a good ball team as well.” Manning, now 17-3 on the year, will travel to West Columbia to take on Airport on Monday at a time to be determined. Myrtle Beach fell to 14-10 and will play host to Hanahan in an elimination

game on Monday. McArthur threw a complete game, allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits while walking two, striking out four and hitting a batter. His greatest contribution to the team came in his composure and ability to pitch out of trouble. “Justin is a battler; he’s just a straight-up competitor,” Stewart said. “Anytime

SCHSL PLAYOFFS Today Baseball 4A Sumter at West Ashley, noon 1A Military Magnet at East Clarendon, 3 p.m. SOFTBALL 1A Allendale-Fairfax at East Clarendon, 11 a.m.

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WH, LMA, TSA baseball teams earn high seeds for postseason BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

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William Kinney and the Wilson Hall baseball team earned a bye for the SCISA 3A state playoffs which begin next week. Laurence Manning also earned a bye, while Thomas Sumter grabbed one of the two No.1 seeds in 2A.

Both Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning Academy received byes in the first round of the SCISA 3A baseball state playoffs, and Thomas Sumter Academy is one of the two No. 1 seeds in the 2A playoffs and will open at home on Monday against Greenwood Christian. Also, Robert E. Lee Academy earned a berth in the 2A playoffs and will open on the road on Monday as will Clarendon Hall in the 1A playoffs. Wilson Hall, which beat

LMA 7-1 on Thursday in Florence to win Region II, is the lower No. 1 seed in the 12team playoff. The Swampcats are the upper No. 2 seed, meaning the only way the teams will meet in the play-

Clemson WR Hopkins taken 27th by Texans BY KRISTIE RIEKEN The Associated Press HOUSTON — When DeAndre Hopkins heard recently that Andre Johnson wanted the Houston Texans to draft a receiver in the first round of the NFL draft, he thought: “I’m that guy.’’ On Thursday night, the Clemson star got his wish when the Texans selected him with the 27th overall pick to play alongside Johnson. Hopkins can’t wait to play with Johnson, a six-time Pro Bowler. “It’s going to be an honor,’’ Hopkins said.

“It’s going to be great learning from a veteran.’’ The Texans have long lacked a top-tier receiver to play opposite star Johnson, who turns 32 this summer. In Hopkins, they hope they have another star. “The thing to us that stuck out in our minds the more we watched him was that he was very competitive,’’ Houston offensive coordinator Rick Dennison said. “He catches the ball in a crowd. He wears the (defensive backs) out. He’s just physical and that’s what translates ... that really fits the mold for us.’’ Dennison added SEE HOPKINS, PAGE B3

offs is in the state championship round. The teams won’t play until the best-of-3 quarterfinal round, which is scheduled to begin on Friday with a doubleheader at their home fields. The Barons, who are 19-6 on the season, will play host to the first-round winner between No. 4 Ben Lippen and No. 5 Porter-Gaud. That series begins on Monday with a doubleheader at Ben Lippen. If a third game is needed, it will be played in SEE SCISA, PAGE B4

Barons tennis grabs No. 3 seed for playoffs BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

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Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) was selected by the Houston Texans as the 27th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday.

The Wilson Hall Barons are the No. 3 seed in the 8-team SCISA 3A boys tennis playoffs, and they will open at home on Monday against a team which they have handled easily on two occasions this season. Wilson Hall, which just completed a 14-0 regular season, will play host to sixth-seeded Ben Lippen at Palmetto Tennis Center on Monday beginning at 4 p.m. The Barons beat the Falcons 9-0 in both of their regular-season matches, the most recent coming on Tuesday at PTC. The winner of the match will face either No. 2 Hilton Head Prep or

No. 7 Cardinal Newman in a semifinal match on Wednesday. If the foe is HHP, Wilson Hall will be on the road, but will be at home against Cardinal Newman. The other first-round matches will have No. 8 Heathwood Hall taking on No. 1 Porter-Gaud, while fifth seed Hilton Head Christian will be at No. 4 Hammond. The championship match is scheduled for Friday at a site to be determined.

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Cavaliers fall to Eagles 12-10 BISHOPVILLE — Robert E. Lee Academy’s varsity baseball team lost to Pee Dee Academy 12-10 on Thursday at the REL field. Tee Outlaw was 2-for-5 with three runs batted in and two runs scored to lead the Cavaliers. Cody Kelley was 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and three runs. Casey Kelley had two hits, including a double. Travis Christma had two hits, two RBI and a run. Payton Bramlett had a double. VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD TSA FINISHES SECOND

ORANGEBURG — Thomas Sumter Academy finished second in 9-team meet on Wednesday at the Orangeburg Prep track. The Generals finished with 85 points while Trinity-Byrnes won with 136. St. Francis Xavier High School was seventh with 14 points. TSA had four individual winners — Ty Cressione in the 110-meter hurdles, Patrick Kuzbary in

AREA ROUNDUP the 400 dash, Joe Cahill in the discus and Dre Litsey in the long jump. THOMAS SUMTER First-Place Finishers 110 Hurdles -- Ty Cressione (19.62 seconds) 400 Dash -- Patrick Kuzbary (57.09) Discus -- Joe Cahill (102 feet, 4 inches) Long Jump -- Dre Litsey (18-02) Second-Place Finishers 3,200 Run -- Jacob Crotts Third-Place Finishers 4x100 Relay 110 Hurdles -- Ty Litsey 800 Run -- Kuzbary Discus -- Joseph Prewitt ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Second-Place Finishers 400 Dash -- Carlos Moore

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EASLEY — Sumter High School finished ninth out of 18 teams in the Easley Invitational held on Monday and Tuesday at Smithfield Country Club. The Gamecocks finished with a 36-hole score of 651. They shot a 328 in the first round and a 323 in the second round. T.L. Hanna won the event with a 607. Charlie Dallery shot a 147, carding a 73 in the first round and a 74 in the second round. Dallery finished in a tie for

| sixth in the individual competition. Daniel Spencer shot a 165 (85-80), Dixon Flowers 169 (84-85), John Keffer 170 (86-84) and Austin Baker 173 (88-85). GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER DARLINGTON CRESTWOOD

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Crestwood High School’s varsity soccer team finished its Region VI-3A schedule with a 4-4 record after losing to Darlington 5-0 on Friday at the Crestwood field. The Lady Knights are 7-9 overall. VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD TSA FINISHES FIFTH

ORANGEBURG — Thomas Sumter Academy finished fifth out of six teams in a meet on Wednesday at the Orangeburg Prep track. The Lady Generals finished with 34 points. Ridge Christian Academy won with 112 points. THOMAS SUMTER Third-Place Finishers 1,600 Run -- Ann Marie Kildron Long Jump -- Christie Shannon

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY 7:30 a.m. -- International Soccer: English Premier League Match from Manchester, England -- Manchester City vs. West Ham (ESPN2). 9 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Ballantine’s Championship Third Round from Seoul, South Korea (GOLF). 10 a.m. -- International Soccer: English Premier League Match from Wigan, England -- Wigan vs. Tottenham (FOX SOCCER). Noon -- NFL Football: National Football League Draft Fourth Through Seventh Rounds from New York (ESPN, NFL NETWORK). Noon -- College Softball: Georgia at Florida (ESPNU). Noon -- College Softball: Missouri at Kentucky (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Noon -- College Baseball: Arkansas at Georgia (SPORTSOUTH). 12:30 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Detroit (WACH 57). 12:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: English Premier League Match from Newcastle upon Tyne, England -- Newcastle vs. Liverpool (FOX SOCCER). 12:45 p.m. -- High School Baseball: 1A State Playoffs District IV Tournament Game Three -- Keenan at North Central (WPUB-FM 102.7). 1 p.m. -- Track and Field: Penn Relays from Philadelphia (WIS 10). 1 p.m. -- Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Second Round from Savannah, Ga. (WBTW 13, WLTX 19). 1 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Zurich Classic of New Orleans Third Round from Avondale, La. (GOLF). 2 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: Loyolya (Md.) at Johns Hopkins (ESPNU). 2 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Four -- Brooklyn at Chicago (TNT). 3 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: New Jersey at New York Rangers (WIS 10). 3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Zurich Classic of New Orleans Third Round from Avondale, La. (WBTW 13, WLTX 19). 3 p.m. -- College Softball: Cal State Bakersfield at Brigham Young Doubleheader Game One (BYUTV). 3 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: North Texas LPGA Shootout Third Round from Irving, Texas (GOLF). 3:15 p.m. -- College Baseball: Kentucky at Mississippi (SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: Big City Classic from East Rutherford, N.J. -- Cornell vs. Princeton (ESPNU). 4 p.m. -- Major League Soccer: Chicago at Montreal (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 4:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Four -- Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis (TNT). 5:30 p.m. -- College Softball: Cal State Bakersfield at Brigham Young Doubleheader Game Two (BYUTV). 6:30 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: Big City Classic from East Rutherford, N.J. -- Notre Dame vs. Syracuse (ESPNU). 7 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 from Richmond, Va. (WACH 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). 7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Four -- Indiana at Atlanta (ESPN). 7 p.m. -- NFL Football: National Football League Draft Fourth Through Seventh Rounds from New York (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Detroit at Dallas (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Carolina at Pittsburgh (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: Alabama-Birmingham at Southern Mississippi (SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: South Carolina at Louisiana State (WNKT-FM 107.5). 8 p.m. -- Track and Field: Drake Relays from Des Moines, Iowa (ESPN2). 8:30 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Sergio Martinez vs. Martin Murray for the WBC Middleweight Title and Luis Carlos Abregu vs. Antonin Decarie for the WBC Silver Welterweight Title from Buenos Aires, Argenitna and Chris Arreola vs. Bermane Stiverne in a Heavyweight Bout from Ontario, Calif. (HBO). 9 p.m. -- College Baseball: Texas at Baylor (ESPNU). 9 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco at San Diego (MLB NETWORK). 9 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah for the WBA/WBC Junior Welterweight Title and Peter Quillin vs. Fernando Guerrero for the WBO Middleweight Title from Brooklyn, N.Y., and Amir Khan vs. Julio Diaz in a Welterweight Bout from Sheffield, England (SHOWTIME). 9:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Four -- Oklahoma City at Houston (ESPN). 10:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: San Jose at Los Angeles (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Boys Soccer Covenant Central in Independence Cup (at Patriot Park SportsPlex), 7 p.m.

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Detroit starter Anibal Sanchez struck out 17 in Friday’s 10-0 victory over Atlanta at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Sanchez fans 17 Braves in 10-0 win DETROIT — Anibal Sanchez struck out 17 in eight marvelous innings for Detroit, confounding the Atlanta Braves in a dazzling performance Friday night and leading the Tigers to a 10-0 victory. Sanchez set a team record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game, and he had a mathematical chance of tying the major league mark of 20 when he was pulled after eight innings and 121 pitches. Sanchez (3-1) took off his hat as he was leaving the field following the top of the eighth, acknowledging a huge ovation at Comerica Park after he struck out Dan Uggla, his final hitter. Paul Maholm (3-2) allowed eight runs in 3 2/3 innings after giving up only three in his first four starts. Detroit’s Matt Tuiasosopo homered and drove in a career-high five runs. Sanchez allowed five hits and one walk. NATIONALS REDS

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WASHINGTON — Jordan Zimmermann was terrific in his second complete game of the season and the Washington Nationals limited the Cincinnati Reds to one hit for the second straight game in a 1-0 victory. Zimmermann (4-1) struck out four and walked one while improving to 3-0 with a 1.36 ERA in five career games against Cincinnati. The right-hander needed only 91 pitches to record his third career complete game. Xavier Paul led off the third with a single to center for Cincinnati’s only hit off Zimmermann. . PHILLIES METS

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NEW YORK — Kyle Kendrick pitched the best game of his career, throwing a 3-hitter and getting home-run help from Ryan Howard to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 4-0. The Phillies ended their 3-game skid and dropped the Mets under .500 for the first time this season. Kendrick (2-1) scattered three singles

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MIAMI — Anthony Rizzo had two home runs and four RBI to power the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, giving Chicago back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Rizzo’s second career two-home run game gave him eight on the season, the most by a Cubs left-handed hitter in April. Billy Williams (1970) and Henry Rodriguez (2000) each hit seven. Scott Feldman (1-3) allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings, Kevin Gregg recorded his second save, and Darwin Barney had three hits for Chicago, which beat Miami 4-3 on Thursday and had been 0-6 following a win. AMERICAN LEAGUE WHITE SOX RAYS

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CHICAGO — Jake Peavy pitched well into the seventh and the White Sox supported him with three homers to rally from a 3-run deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4. Peavy (3-1) gave up home runs to Matt Joyce and Evan Longoria and fell behind 3-0 in the fourth, but the White Sox overpowered Rays starter Roberto Hernandez (1-4) for their first three-game winning streak of the season. YANKEES BLUE JAYS

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NEW YORK — David Phelps struck out a career-high nine in four innings after relieving the injured Ivan Nova, Chris Stewart threw out two baserunners to quash potential rallies as an emergency fill-in for Francisco Cervelli and the New York Yankees beat the wild Toronto Blue Jays 6-4. Lyle Overbay hit a go-ahead RBI triple and Vernon Wells had a sacrifice fly, helping New York overcome two homers by Edwin Encarnacion. From wire reports

American League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 15 7 .682 – Baltimore 13 9 .591 2 New York 12 9 .571 21/2 Tampa Bay 10 12 .455 5 Toronto 9 14 .391 61/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 11 8 .579 – Detroit 10 10 .500 11/2 Minnesota 9 9 .500 11/2 Chicago 9 12 .429 3 Cleveland 8 11 .421 3 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 15 7 .682 – Oakland 13 10 .565 21/2 Los Angeles 8 13 .381 61/2 Seattle 9 15 .375 7 Houston 7 15 .318 8 Thursday’s Games Kansas City 8, Detroit 3, 10 innings Boston 7, Houston 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 3 Chicago White Sox 5, Tampa Bay 2 Texas 2, Minnesota 1 Baltimore 10, Oakland 2 Seattle 6, L.A. Angels 0 Friday’s Games Atlanta at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Houston at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Texas at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Today’s Games Atlanta (Medlen 1-2) at Detroit (Porcello 0-2), 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (Tillman 0-1) at Oakland (Griffin 2-1), 4:05 p.m. Toronto (Happ 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-2), 4:05 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 1-1) at Minnesota (P.Hernandez 0-0), 4:10 p.m. Cleveland (U.Jimenez 0-2) at Kansas City (Guthrie 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Peacock 1-2) at Boston (Doubront 2-0), 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (M.Moore 4-0) at Chicago White Sox (Floyd 0-3), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Blanton 0-3) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 2-2), 9:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Houston at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Texas at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 8:05 p.m. National League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 15 6 .714 – Washington 11 11 .500 41/2 New York 10 10 .500 41/2 Philadelphia 9 14 .391 7 Miami 5 17 .227 101/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 13 8 .619 – Pittsburgh 13 9 .591 1/2 Cincinnati 13 10 .565 1 Milwaukee 11 9 .550 11/2 Chicago 7 14 .333 6 West Division W L Pct GB Colorado 14 8 .636 – Arizona 13 9 .591 1 San Francisco 13 9 .591 1 Los Angeles 10 11 .476 31/2 San Diego 6 15 .286 71/2 Thursday’s Games Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 4 L.A. Dodgers 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Washington 8, Cincinnati 1 Chicago Cubs 4, Miami 3

| Arizona 3, Colorado 2 Friday’s Games Atlanta at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Today’s Games Atlanta (Medlen 1-2) at Detroit (Porcello 0-2), 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 1-0) at Washington (Haren 1-3), 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Pettibone 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Marcum 0-0), 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (A.Burnett 1-2) at St. Louis (Westbrook 1-1), 4:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Wood 1-1) at Miami (Sanabia 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Colorado (Francis 1-2) at Arizona (Miley 2-0), 8:10 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 3-1) at San Diego (Stults 2-2), 8:40 p.m. Milwaukee (W.Peralta 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Fife 0-0), 9:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Miami, 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Detroit, 8:05 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 3, Milwaukee 0 Sunday, April 21: Miami 110, Milwaukee 87 Tuesday, April 23: Miami 98, Milwaukee 86 Thursday, April 25: Miami 104, Milwaukee 91 Sunday, April 28: Miami at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 30: Milwaukee at Miami, 7 or 8 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Miami at Milwaukee, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Milwaukee at Miami, TBA New York 2, Boston 0 Saturday, April 20: New York 85, Boston 78 Tuesday, April 23: New York 87, Boston 71 Friday, April 26: New York at Boston, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28: New York at Boston, 1 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 1: Boston at New York, TBA x-Friday, May 3: New York at Boston, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Boston at New York, TBA Indiana 2, Atlanta 0 Sunday, April 21: Indiana 107, Atlanta 90 Wednesday, April 24: Indiana 113, Atlanta 98 Saturday, April 27: Indiana at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Monday, April 29: Indiana at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 1: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA x-Friday, May 3: Indiana at Atlanta, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA Chicago 2, Brooklyn 1 Saturday, April 20: Brooklyn 106, Chicago 89 Monday, April 22: Chicago 90, Brooklyn 82 Thursday, April 25: Chicago 79, Brooklyn 76 Saturday, April 27: Brooklyn at Chicago, 2 p.m. Monday, April 29: Chicago at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Brooklyn at Chicago, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Chicago at Brooklyn, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City 2, Houston 0 Sunday, April 21: Oklahoma City 120, Houston 91 Wednesday, April 24: Oklahoma City 105, Houston 102 Saturday, April 27: Oklahoma City at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 29: Oklahoma City at Houston, 9:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 1: Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA x-Friday, May 3: Oklahoma City at Houston, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA San Antonio 2, L.A. Lakers 0 Sunday, April 21: San Antonio 91, L.A. Lakers 79 Wednesday, April 24: San Antonio 102, L.A. Lakers 91 Friday, April 26: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 30: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8 or 9:30 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, TBA Denver 1, Golden State 1 Saturday, April 20: Denver 97, Golden State 95 Tuesday, April 23: Golden State 131, Denver 117 Friday, April 26: Denver at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28: Denver at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30: Golden State at Denver, 8 or 9 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Denver at Golden State, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Golden State at Denver, TBA L.A. Clippers 2, Memphis 1 Saturday, April 20: L.A. Clippers 112, Memphia 91 Monday, April 22: L.A. Clippers 93, Memphis 91 Thursday, April 25: Memphis 94, L.A. Clippers 82 Saturday, April 27: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 3: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-Pittsburgh 47 35 12 0 70 157 116 x-N.Y. Rangers 47 25 18 4 54 126 112 x-N.Y. Islanders 47 24 17 6 54 138 137 New Jersey 47 19 18 10 48 112 125 Philadelphia 47 22 22 3 47 131 140 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Boston 46 28 13 5 61 127 102 x-Montreal 47 28 14 5 61 145 125 x-Toronto 47 26 16 5 57 144 129 x-Ottawa 46 24 16 6 54 111 100 Buffalo 47 20 21 6 46 123 142 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Washington 47 26 18 3 55 146 128 Winnipeg 48 24 21 3 51 128 144 Carolina 47 19 24 4 42 125 152 Tampa Bay 47 18 25 4 40 145 145 Florida 47 14 27 6 34 107 168 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-Chicago 46 35 6 5 75 151 98 x-St. Louis 47 28 17 2 58 126 114 Detroit 47 23 16 8 54 121 115 Columbus 47 23 17 7 53 117 118 Nashville 47 16 22 9 41 110 136 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Vancouver 47 26 14 7 59 125 114 Minnesota 46 25 18 3 53 118 120 Calgary 47 19 24 4 42 127 157 Edmonton 46 17 22 7 41 112 131 Colorado 46 15 24 7 37 110 145 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Anaheim 47 30 11 6 66 137 113 x-Los Angeles 47 26 16 5 57 130 116 x-San Jose 47 25 15 7 57 122 113 Phoenix 46 20 18 8 48 116 123 Dallas 47 22 21 4 48 130 139 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference Thursday’s Games Philadelphia 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Ottawa 2, Washington 1, OT N.Y. Rangers 4, Carolina 3, OT New Jersey 3, Pittsburgh 2 Toronto 4, Florida 0 Detroit 5, Nashville 2 Boston 2, Tampa Bay 0 Montreal 4, Winnipeg 2 St. Louis 4, Calgary 1 Columbus 3, Dallas 1 Anaheim 3, Vancouver 1 Friday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Calgary at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Colorado at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Today’s Games New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 3 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 7 p.m. Nashville at Columbus, 7 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton, 10 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

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Te’o, Smith taken in 2nd round BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press NEW YORK — Manti Te’o and Geno Smith provided the sizzle previously missing from the NFL draft. Te’o is headed to San Diego, Smith is a Jet, and Radio City Music Hall shook with the kind of noise usually heard in stadiums when they were selected. The theater rocked with two picks within minutes of each other Friday night. Te’o, the Notre Dame All-America linebacker, was chosen sixth in the second round by the Chargers, drawing a loud roar from the fans. One spot later, the Jets took the West Virginia quarterback, drawing a raucous reaction of cheers and boos. The big names had taken over from the bulk and beef of opening night, when 18 linemen went in the first round. Te’o, who led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game, was projected as a first-rounder last year. But his poor performance in a rout at the hands of Alabama, some slow 40-yard dash times, and a tabloid-ready hoax involving a fake girlfriend that became a national soap opera dropped his stock. “I did expect to go in the first round,” Te’o said. “But things happened and all it did was give me more motivation.” When former Chargers defensive back Jim Hill was handed the card to make the announcement by Commissioner Roger Goodell, he was told, “You’re going to get a big cheer when you announce this pick.” It was more a mix of surprise and recognition of the most talked-about player in the draft finally finding a landing spot at No. 38 overall. The Chargers traded up with Arizona to grab Te’o, the Heisman Trophy runner-up. Te’o ran a 4.82-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, slow for a linebacker. He did better at Notre Dame’s pro day, but NFL teams already had plenty of football reasons to doubt his worthiness as a first-round pick.

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Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o, left, and West Virgina quarterback Geno Smith were taken with the sixth and seventh picks in Friday’s second round of the NFL draft in New York. Te’o was selected by San Diego while Smith was chosen by the New York Jets.

San Diego was willing to gamble on him. “We did a lot of work on Te’o and I’ve seen him for a number of years,” first-year general manager Tom Telesco said. “He loves football. He’s passionate about it. He loves to practice. He loves to play.” Two officials, each with a different team, said their clubs passed on Te’o in the first round partly because of his off-field issues. The men, speaking on condition of anonymity because team draft strategy is confidential, said the decision was not just because of a disappointing combine performance or the linebacker’s poor performance in the national title game. Te’o was the third linebacker chosen in this draft. “It’s a perfect scenario. My parents can come and watch, I can go home, it’s San Diego,” said Te’o, a native of Hawaii. “We’re all excited. I can’t be any happier.” With the very next pick, the Jets sent their QB situation spiraling into further chaos. They already have Mark Sanchez, who struggled last

season but was brought back in great part because of a prohibitive contract. They still have Tim Tebow, who almost certainly soon will be cut. They signed David Garrard, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2010. And now there is Smith, who waited futilely throughout the first round, returned to the theater Friday and was rewarded. “It’s extremely relieving. I withstood the test of time,” he said. “It felt like forever in there.” If Smith thought that was tough, wait until he enters the cauldron overseen by Jets coach Rex Ryan, where every move by every QB on the roster is tabloid-Internet fodder for days. “I’m a competitor and I’m going to accept my role on the team, whatever is handed to me,” Smith said, “but my job is to compete day in and day out.” Safety Johnathan Cyprien of Florida International was the first selection of the second round. Cyprien was a standout in the Sun Belt Conference and really solidified his stock with an excellent performance in the Senior Bowl.

MANNING from Page B1 he gets the ball he has no doubt that he is going to get a guy out. He’s going to go at him, he’s going to challenge him, and if they hit him, it’s ‘Hey, I’m going to get the next guy, no problem.’,” McArthur gave up a leadoff double to Critter Collins in the fifth, but a controversial double play helped squash a Seahawks rally. Collins scored on an outfield error after a Landon Edwards single. Wilson Wicker popped out to the pitcher, but Edwards was tripped up on his way back to first by Manning second baseman Joey Durant. The base umpire’s view was impeded and the Monarchs were able to take advantage of the situation and get two outs. The next MB batter, Jesse Nelson, singled before Griffin Bethle flew out to end the inning. The Seahawks took a 1-0 lead in the third inning

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Manning starting pitcher Justin McArthur delivers a pitch in the Monarchs’ 5-2 victory over Myrtle Beach in the opening game of the 3A state playoffs at Monarch Field on Friday.

thanks to a bases-loaded walk to Wicker. McArthur got out of further trouble by retiring the next two batters. Manning responded in the bottom of the inning. With one out, Jason Baxter singled, Willie Glover walked and Rashad Hilton gave the Monarchs a 2-1 lead with a 2-run triple. Jamal Keels followed with an RBI double to make it a 3-1 lead. Coker Adams’ sin-

gle made it 4-1. “After being down 1-0, my team continued to fight and battle; I mean we’ve been doing it all year,” Hilton said. “And something we’ve been trying to work on — is battle. Whenever we’re down, battle and continue to battle; and I’m proud of the guys tonight because everyone stepped up and did their jobs.” A Glover RBI single in the sixth gave the Mon-

HOPKINS from Page B1 that Hopkins is just as physical without the ball and raved about his blocking skills. Hopkins takes pride in being physical and said he’s always played that way. “That’s natural to me,’’ he said. “I played defense in high school, so when the ball’s in the air I feel like it’s mine. No matter who it is or the situation, I feel like I’ve got to come down with the ball or at least knock it away.’’ It’s just the second time Houston has drafted a receiver in the first round and the

first time since Johnson was chosen third overall in 2003. The Texans have gone heavy on defense in the first round for most of their existence, picking an offensive player (left tackle Duane Brown in 2008) in the opening round only once since Johnson joined the team. Dennison, who came to the team in 2010, joked that he didn’t even know reporters were at the stadium on the first round of the draft since he’d never got to talk about a draft pick on Day 1.

archs an insurance run. “Our top five hitters are very good hitters,” Stewart said of his offense. “We know if those guys at the bottom of the lineup get on base that’s when we know we’re going to have a pretty big inning. It happened here again tonight with Jason Baxter getting two big hits there, getting it going and being able to turn the lineup over for those big guys.” Offensively for Manning, Adams had three hits and contributed an RBI, while Hilton and Baxter each had two hits apiece. “Tonight I went 3-for-3, and that was a big surprise for me,” Adams said. “I’ve worked hard this season and I’m not going to take much credit. When we’re out here we’re a family, we’re a team and we’re going to do whatever it takes to go out and win ball games.” MB starter Brandon Dorsey took the loss, allowing five runs, four earned, on 10 hits in six innings, while walking one and striking out seven. He also led the team offensively with two hits.

He was thrilled that Hopkins was still available when Houston’s slot came up. “I was just holding my breath,’’ he said. “He was the guy that I really liked among the wide receivers.’’ Last year, Houston drafted receivers DeVier Posey in the third round and Keshawn Martin in the fourth round. Posey contributed on offense, but tore his Achilles tendon in their playoff loss and is likely to miss a lot of time this season, and Martin worked mostly on special teams. Houston also was looking to beef up its receiving corps after cutting veteran Kevin

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NFL DRAFT SELECTIONS By The Associated Press At New York Friday (x-compensatory selection) Second Round 33. Jacksonville, Johnathan Cyprien, db, FIU. 34. Tennessee (from Kansas City through San Francisco), Justin Hunter, wr, Tennessee. 35. Philadelphia, Zach Ertz, te, Stanford. 36. Detroit, Darius Slay, db, Mississippi State. 37. Cincinnati (from Oakland), Gio Bernard, rb, North Carolina. 38. San Diego (from Arizona), Mantei Te’o, lb, Notre Dame. Cleveland Exercised in Supplemental Draft. 39. New York Jets, Geno Smith, qb, West Virginia. 40. San Francisco (from Tennessee), Cornellius Carradine, de, Florida State. 41. Buffalo, Robert Woods, wr, Southern Cal. 42. Oakland (from Miami), Menelik Watson, ot, Florida State. 43. Tampa Bay, Johnthan Banks, db, Mississippi State. 44. Carolina, Kawann Short, dt, Purdue. New Orleans Forfeited. 45. Arizona (from San Diego), Kevin Minter, lb, LSU. 46. Buffalo (from St. Louis), Kiko Alonso, lb, Oregon. 47. Dallas, Gavin Escobar, te, San Diego State. 48. Pittsburgh, Le’Veon Bell, rb, Michigna State. 49. New York Giants, Johnathan Hankins, dt, Ohio State. 50. Chicago, Jon Bostic, lb, Florida. 51. Washington, David Amerson, db, N.C. State. 52. New England (from Minnesota), Jamie Collins, lb, Southern Miss. 53. Cincinnati, Margus Hunt, de, SMU. 54. Miami (from Indianapolis), Jamar Taylor, db, Boise State. 55. San Francisco (from Green Bay), Vance McDonald, te, Rice. 56. Baltimore (from Seattle), Arthur Brown, lb, Kansas State. 57. Houston, D.J. Swearinger, db, South Carolina. 58. Denver, Montee Ball, rb, Wisconsin. 59. New England, Aaron Dobson, wr, Marshall. 60. Atlanta, Robert Alford, db, SE Louisiana. 61. Green Bay (from San Francisco), Eddie Lacy, rb, Alabama. 62. Seattle (from Baltimore), Christine Michael, rb, Texas A&M. Third Round 63. Kansas City, Travis Kelce, te, Cincinnati. 64. Jacksonville, Dwayne Gratz, db, UConn. 65. Detroit, Larry Warford, g, Kentucky. 66. Oakland, Sio Moore, lb, UConn. 67. Philadelphia, Bennie Logan, dt, LSU. 68. Cleveland, Leon McFadden, db, San Diego State. 69. Arizona, Tyrann Mathieu, db, LSU. 70. Tennessee, Blidi Wreh-Wilson, db, UConn. 71. St. Louis (from Buffalo), T.J. McDonald, Southern Cal. 72. New York Jets, Brian Winters, ot, Kent State. 73. Tampa Bay, Mike Glennon, qb, N.C. State. 74. Dallas (from Carolina through San Francisco), Terrance Williams, wr, Baylor. 75. New Orleans, Terron Armstead, ot, Arkansas-Pine Bluff. 76. San Diego, Keenan Allen, wr, California. 77. Miami, Dallas Thomas, ot, Tennessee. 78. Buffalo (from St. Louis), Marquise Goodwin, wr, Texas. 79. Pittsburgh, Markus Wheaton, wr, Oregon State. 80. Dallas, J.J. Wilcox, db, Georgia Southern. 81. New York Giants, Damontre Moore, de, Texas A&M. 82. New Orleans (from Chicago through Miami), John Jenkins, nt, Georgia. 83. New England (from Minnesota), Logan Ryan, db, Rutgers. 84. Cincinnati, Shawn Williams, db, Georgia. 85. Washington, Jordan Reed, te, Florida. 86. Indianapolis, Hugh Thornton, g, Illinois. 87. Seattle, Jordan Hill, dt, Penn State. 88. San Francisco (from Green Bay), Corey Lemonier, de, Auburn. 89. Houston, Brennan Williams, ot, North Carolina. 90. Denver, Kayvon Webster, db, South Florida. 91. New England, Duron Harmon, db, Rutgers. 92. St. Louis (from Atlanta), Stedman Bailey, wr, West Virginia. 93. Miami (from San Francisco through Green Bay), Will Davis, db, Utah State. 94. Baltimore, Brandon Williams, dt, Missouri Southern. 95. x-Houston, Sam Montgomery, de, LSU. 96. x-Kansas City, Knile Davis, rb, Arkansas. 97. x-Tennessee, Zaviar Gooden, lb, Missouri.

Walter after the season. Dennison said Hopkins would get a chance to compete for a job immediately, and the confident Hopkins said he feels like there’s “no doubt’’ that he’ll earn one. The Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist led Clemson with 82 receptions for 1,405 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior last season. His 24 catches of 20 yards or more were the most in the ACC. Hopkins was a two-sport star in high school, leading his team to a state championship as a senior. He also played for the Clemson basketball team as a freshman in

2010. Though his basketball career ended a couple of years ago, he still uses some of his hardwood skills on the gridiron. “When the ball is up in the air for a rebound you always have to be on your toes to go up for the ball,’’ he said. “It’s the same situation in football as a receiver; I’m always trying to get the ball at the highest point like a rebound.’’ Hopkins finished his threeyear career at Clemson with 206 receptions for a schoolrecord 3,020 yards and 27 touchdowns. He averaged 17.1 yards a catch in 2012.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013

Kenseth wins pole at Richmond 4 USC basketball BY HANK KURZ JR. The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — Matt Kenseth didn’t wait long to get his pole award back. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver stripped of his pole award from last week at Kansas in a raft of penalties levied by NASCAR this week, set a track record with a lap at 130.334 mph Friday at Richmond International Raceway. Kenseth edged JGR teammate Brian Vickers by 0.005 seconds to claim only the 10th top starting position of his career in 481 starts. Vickers, who held the previous qualifying record at 129.983, is filling in KENSETH for injured JGR driver Denny Hamlin. In what has been a hard week for the JGR stable because of the hammer-like quality of the penalties imposed by NASCAR, the results were welcome news. Kyle Busch, the third driver for the team, qualified eighth. “When you only win nine poles in 14 years, you’re pretty darned fired up for all of them,’’ Kenseth said. “For sure, that was one of our goals for this weekend was to come here, sit on the pole and kind of quiet down at least part of the noise.’’ The run again qualified Kenseth for next year’s Sprint Unlimited exhibition race for pole winners only.

TOYOTA OWNERS 400 LINEUP By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race today At Richmond International Raceway Richmond, Va. Lap length: .75 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 130.334 mph. 2. (11) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 130.303. 3. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 130.252. 4. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 130.183. 5. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 130.158. 6. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 129.851. 7. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 129.758. 8. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 129.633. 9. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 129.596. 10. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 129.577. 11. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 129.565. 12. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 129.552. 13. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 129.534. 14. (78) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 129.422. 15. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 129.385. 16. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 129.372. 17. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 129.366. 18. (7) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 129.292. 19. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 129.187. 20. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 129.162. 21. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 129.112. 22. (83) David Reutimann, Toyota, 129.112. 23. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 129.032. 24. (51) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 128.915. 25. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 128.811. 26. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 128.78. 27. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, 128.743. 28. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 128.725. 29. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 128.719. 30. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 128.7. 31. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 128.682. 32. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 128.608. 33. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 128.516. 34. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 128.351. 35. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 128.053. 36. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 127.956. 37. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, owner points. 38. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, owner points. 39. (36) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, owner points. 40. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, owner points. 41. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, owner points. 42. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, owner points. 43. (52) Brian Keselowski, Toyota, owner points.

When he addressed the penalties on Thursday, Kenseth said he planned to talk, then put the matter behind him. As the Sprint Cup garage filled Friday, he said he heard from several people, but then went back to work and will

let it play out. “I think almost every person that I’ve talked to has been very supportive,’’ he said. “I just kind of left it behind me. I’m just going to let the appeals process work out and see what happens. Whatever it is it is. We’ll have to deal with the consequences then and move on. For now, it’s just business as usual. There’s absolutely nothing we can do about anything that happened last week at this point so you just put that out of your head. It’s only a distraction if you let it become one.’’ Jeff Gordon, who qualified third, said it sounds like Kenseth is taking the right approach. “I think that you go through the ups and downs of this sport if you’ve been in it long enough. Sometimes mistakes are going to be made, or things are going to happen,’’ the four-time series champion said. “I’ve been on both sides.’’ Like Kenseth’s team, the penalties Gordon’s incurred were for a part supplied by the manufacturer. “We had manifold issues here one time where it was made out of the wrong material, and it was a GM part that was sent to us,’’ he said. “It was a mistake, but ultimately the team takes that responsibility and pays the price. You feel for everybody on the team. You feel for others when that happens. But, it is just kind of the way it works.’’ Kasey Kahne qualified fourth, followed by Clint Bowyer.

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Thunder’s Westbrook out, needs knee surgery OKLAHOMA CITY — All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair cartilage in his right knee and be out indefinitely, dealing a harsh blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship chances. General manager Sam Presti said Friday that the Thunder had not yet scheduled Westbrook’s surgery and would not have an accurate timeline for his return until after the procedure was done. No one would rule out Westbrook’s possible return if Oklahoma City keeps advancing in the playoffs. LSU USC

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BATON ROGUE, La. — Louisiana State pitcher Aaron Nola threw his third straight complete game, leading the Tigers to a 5-2 victory over South Carolina in the opening game of a 3-game Southeastern Conference baseball series on Friday at Alex Box Stadium. The Gamecocks fell to 31-12 on the season and 11-8 in the SEC. LSU improved to 39-4 and 16-3. Joey Pankake hit a solo home run for USC. CITADEL FURMAN

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GREENVILLE — Austin Pritcher tossed a 5-hit shutout to lead The Citadel to a 6-0 college baseball victory over Furman on Friday for their ninth con-

SCISA from Page B1 Charleston on Tuesday. Laurence Manning, 19-4, will face the winner of the series between No. 6 Cardinal Newman and No. 3 Pinewood Prep. If a third game is needed in either the Wilson Hall or LMA series, the teams will go on the road on Saturday, May 4. TSA defeated Holly Hill Academy earlier this week to win the Region II title for the second consecutive year. That earned the Generals a No. 1 seed in the upper half of the 16-team bracket, while Holly Hill, coached by former Sumter High School baseball player Michael Nelson, is the other No. 1 seed. Thomas Sumter, which is 9-9 overall, will play host to No. 8 seed Greenwood Christian in a doubleheader on Monday beginning at 5 p.m. If a deciding game is needed, it will be played in Greenwood on Tuesday. The TSA-GC winner will face the winner of the series between No. 5 Spartanburg Christian and Williamsburg Academy in the quarterfinals. REL is the No. 5 seed in the lower half of the bracket, and it will travel to No. 4 Spartanburg Day on Monday for a twinbill beginning at 2 p.m. The Cavaliers, who finished fourth in Region IV

secutive victory and seventh straight in the Southern Conference. Pritcher did not issue a walk and struck out six for his second career shutout. Johnathan Stokes provided most of the offensive punch for the Bulldogs with three hits, a 2-run home run and an RBI single. GLOVER LEADS ZURICH CLASSIC

AVONDALE, La. — Lucas Glover made an 18foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Boo Weekley after the second round of the Zurich Classic. Glover, the 2009 U.S. Open winner, shot a 5-under 67 to reach 12 under at TPC Louisiana. MASSON KEEPS LPGA LEAD

IRVING, Texas — Caroline Masson bogeyed three of her last four holes Friday for an even-par 71, leaving her with a one-stroke lead after the second round of the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout. FAXON, SLUMAN LEAD CHAMPIONS TOUR TEAM EVENT

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Brad Faxon’s steady putting helped he and teammate Jeff Sluman to 10 birdies and a one-shot lead in the Champions Tour’s Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. From staff, wire reports

SCISA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS 3A First-Round Series Best-of-3 DH Monday at Higher Seed If game Tuesday at lower seed Series 1 -- Upper No. 5 Northwood vs. Upper No. 4 Orangeburg Prep Series 2 -- Upper No. 6 Cardinal Newman vs. Upper No. 3 Pinewood Prep Series 3 -- Lower No. 5 Porter-Gaud vs. Lower No. 4 Ben Lippen Series 4 -- Lower No. 6 Florence Christian vs. Lower No. 3 heathwood Hall Quarterfinal Series Best-of-3 DH Friday at Higher Seed If game Saturday, May 4, at Lower Seed Series 5 -- Upper No. 1 Hammond vs. Series 1 winner Series 6 -- Upper No. 2 Laurence Manning vs. Series 2 winner Series 7 -- Lower No. 1 Wilson Hall vs. Series 3 winner Series 8 -- Lower No. 2 Hilton Head Prep vs. Series 4 winner Semifinal Series May 7- 8, 10 Series 9 -- Series 5 winner vs. Series 6 winner Series 10 -- Series 7 winner vs. Series 8 winner Championship Series Best-of-3 May 13-14, 16 Series 11 -- Series 9 winner vs. Series 10 winner 2A First-Round Series Best-of-3 DH Monday at Higher Seed If game Tuesday at lower seed Upper Bracket Series 1 -- No. 1 Thomas Sumter vs. No. 8 Greenwood Christian Series 2 -- No. 4 Williamsburg vs. No. 5 Spartanburg Christian Series 3 -- No. Thomas Heyward vs. No. 7 Trinity-Byrnes Series 4 -- No. 3 Marlboro vs. No. 6 Dorchester Lower Bracket Series 5 -- No. 1 Holly Hill vs. No. 8 Pee Dee

with an 8-6 record, will be at home in Bishopville on Tuesday if they split on Monday. The winner of that series will face either No. 1 Holly Hill or No. 8 Pee Dee in the quarterfinals. Clarendon Hall is the No. 6 seed in the 8-team 1A playoffs and will face No.3 St. John’s Christian in the quarterfinals. The Saints, who are 8-7, will

Series 6 -- No. 4 Spartanburg Day vs. No. 5 Robert E. Lee Series 7 -- No. 2 Carolina vs. No. 7 Palmetto Christian Series 8 -- No. 3 Calhoun vs. No. 6 Richard Winn Quarterfinal Series Best-of-3 DH Friday at Higher Seed If game Saturday, May 4, at Lower Seed Upper Bracket Series 9 -- Series 1 winner vs. Series 2 winner Series 10 -- Series 3 winner vs. Series 4 winner Lower Bracket Series 11 -- Series 5 winner vs. Series 6 winner Series 12 -- Series 7 winner vs. Series 8 winner Semifinal Series Best-of-3 May 7-8, 10 Upper Bracket Series 13 -- Series 9 winner vs. Series 10 winner Lower Bracket Series 14 -- Series 11 winner vs. Series 12 winner Championship Series Best-of-3 May 13-14, 16 Series 15 -- Series 13 winner vs. Series 14 winner 1A Quarterfinal Series Best-of-3 Monday at Higher Seed Tuesday at Lower Seed Thursday If Game Series 1 -- No. 1 Laurens vs. No. 8 Coastal Christian Series 2 -- No. 5 Colleton Prep vs. No. 4 W.W. King Series 3 -- No. 2 Patrick Henry vs. No. 7 Newberry Series 4 -- No. 3 St. John’s Christian vs. No. 6 Clarendon Hall Semifinal Series Best-of-3 May 6-7, 9 Series 5 -- Series 1 winner vs. Series 2 winner Series 6 -- Series 3 winner vs. Series 4 winner Championship Series Best-of-3 May 13-14, 16 Series 7 -- Series 5 winner vs. Series 6 winner

travel to Moncks Corner on Monday for a 6 p.m. game. The second game will be played on Tuesday in Summerton at 6 p.m.. A deciding game will be played on Thursday at a neutral site. The winner of the series will face either No. 2 Patrick Henry or No. 7 Newberry Academy in the semifinals.

players released from scholarships BY DARRYL SLATER Post and Courier COLUMBIA — Frank Martin’s second season as South Carolina’s basketball coach will actually be more of a fresh start than his first. Last season, Martin welcomed four newcomers to his roster. But he lost one of his two most important newcomers when senior transfer guard LaShay Page was declared academically ineligible after the first semester. Even as freshman wing player Michael Carrera thrived at times during the season’s second half, USC still finished 1418, 4-14 in the Southeastern Conference. Next season, USC will try to avoid its fifth straight losing overall record — something that has happened just once in program history, and not since 1918-19 to 1922-23, when the Gamecocks never played more than 19 games in a season. Martin understands that the road to relevance will not be easy for a team that went 17-53 against league competition during the SMITH past four seasons. But if there is to be a transformation of USC basketball under Martin, it will begin in earnest next season. USC announced Friday that four underclassmen from last year’s team have reRICHARDSON quested releases from their scholarships and will not return: point guard Eric Smith, shooting guard Brian Richardson, shooting guard Damien Leonard and forward RJ Slawson. Their departures clear the way for Martin to add eight newcom- LEONARD ers next season, including seven freshmen. Of USC’s 14 scholarship players — a group that includes point guard Bruce Ellington even though he is on a football scholarship — just six will ever have played for the GameSLAWSON cocks. Those returners include junior power forward Carlton Geathers, who has been with the team for three seasons, but played just one, 2011-12, when he averaged one point and 7.8 minutes. Among the departing players, Smith, Richardson and Slawson were going to be seniors, Leonard a junior. Of these four, Smith was the biggest factor last season, when he averaged 27.7 minutes and 5.7 points and started 27 of 32 games. Richardson, Slawson and Leonard averaged 18.3, 15.8 and 14.8 minutes and 7.5, 4.2 and four points. None of the four were ever stars at USC. Even during last season, Martin was already making over his backcourt. Midway through the year, he brought in point guard Tyrone Johnson, a Villanova transfer who will be eligible as a junior after next season’s first semester. In November, Martin signed shooting guards Sindarius Thornwell and Justin McKie, and power forward Desmond Ringer. On Friday, USC announced the signing of point guard Duane Notice, small forward Reggie Theus Jr. and power forward Demetrius Henry. The eighth new player, point guard Jaylen Shaw, is expected to sign soon. Johnson, Thornwell and Henry are the three biggest additions. Coming out of high school, Johnson was rated the No. 52 player in his class by Rivals, and the No. 11 point guard. Thornwell is rated No. 43 overall and No. 11 among shooting guards. Henry is rated No. 100 overall and No. 17 among centers. Henry picked USC over Miami on Wednesday and gives the Gamecocks much-needed length, with his 6-9, 210-pound frame. His arrival means Carrera, who is 6-5, might not have to battle as often against bigger players in the post. Martin has said that part of Carrera’s progression in college will involve him developing a mid-range game and playing farther from the basket.

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‘Good Wife,’ ‘Vikings’ air season finales Sunday BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Where would the women’s network be without bad girls or femme fatales? Brooke Burns (“Baywatch”) stars as the conniving other woman in “A Sister’s Revenge” (8 p.m. Saturday, Lifetime). Michael Miller (Tim Rozon) has put his wild ways behind him. The former Lothario has settled down with a wife and baby and is focused on running the hottest new restaurant in town. Too bad for Michael, Suzanne Dunne (Burns) has her eye on him, and she’s put her homewrecking engine into overdrive. The real mystery here is just what motivates our bombshell. Is it love? Lust? Or vengeance? • Two acclaimed series wrap up Sunday, and happily for fans, both are assured of a new season. “The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) finishes its fourth season with Zach certain he has evidence of vote rigging. This legal drama, set in Chicago (but shot in New York), has never been at the top of the ratings. But it has given CBS something it doesn’t get from its more popular shows: critical acclaim, prestige and a positive buzz from the chattering class. “NCIS” may get more than 20 million viewers, but cutting edge it is not. CBS has long maintained that it’s not in the business of collecting Emmys, but it’s nice to have at least one show that gets some respect. Meanwhile, over on History, popularity has never been a problem for “Vikings” (10 p.m., TV14), wrapping up its first season with the village of Kattegat facing a plague. History has picked up a second season of this se-

ries, the most popular new cable drama of the year. For all of its violence, “Vikings” is a family show at heart. Its compelling hero, Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), is not merely an intrepid explorer, adventurer and military leader, but a loyal husband and a wise and patient father. And it’s been interesting to watch him take on the injustice and capricious cruelty of his nemesis Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne) in the context of his role as a family man. In many dramas, the hero is a single young man or an older stranger with a sad or mysterious past. Ragnar’s bold actions are all the more exciting because he has so much more to lose. “Vikings” is the latest in a series of cable dramas that are classic Westerns in all but name. Some weeks back, Ragnar appeared wounded beyond hope and even at the point of execution, but he suddenly sprang to action and jumped on a horse to escape, living to ride another day. If he’s not a cowboy, who is? • Viewers who don’t get Sundance can still sample the superior mystery “Rectify” (11 p.m., AMC, r, TV-14), airing right after “Mad Men” (10 p.m., AMC, TV14). “Rectify” follows the awkward readjustment of a death row prisoner released after DNA evidence voided his conviction. But residents of his small Georgia town aren’t exactly ready to consider him innocent. It’s well worth watching. Speaking of “Mad Men,” the drama is off to a typically slow start in season six. I, for one, am happy that it has been concentrating on the pri-

vate lives and public hypocrisies of mere individuals, rather than showcasing the many notable tragedies of its time period, the spring of 1968. Among the small surprises of the new season is the casting of Linda Cardellini as Sylvia, Don’s new (or newest) adulterous paramour. Kudos to the hair and makeup people for turning troubled teen Lindsay Weir of “Freaks and Geeks” into a Brenda Vaccaro character circa “Midnight Cowboy.” It’s not that Sylvia is much older than Cardellini. “Freaks and Geeks” was from another century, after all. It’s just that with smoking and makeup and big hair, women looked so much more “grown up” back then. Just ask Peggy.

Saturday’s Highlights • “Mayweather” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) profiles professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. • On three episodes of “My Cat From Hell” (Animal Planet, TV-PG): a feral stray comes between a couple (8 p.m.); a vicious cat puts a proposal on hold (9 p.m.); two cats fight constantly (10 p.m., r). • Our hero has only a half hour to rescue Clara on “Doctor Who” (8 p.m., BBC America, TVPG). Good thing it’s an hourlong show. • New clues about the cloning experiment emerge on “Orphan Black” (9 p.m., BBC America, TV-MA). • Forest creatures delight in teasing the encroaching suburbanites in the 2006 animated comedy “Over the Hedge” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG), featuring the voices of Bruce Willis,

Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, William Shatner and Allison Janney. • Rachel Hunter and Brad Dourif star in the 2012 shocker “Swamp Volcano” (9 p.m., Syfy). • Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gillian Jacobs, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel appear on “The Nerdist” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-14). • “Outrageous Acts of Science” (10 p.m., Science) looks at “Human Guinea Pigs.”

Sunday’s Highlights • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): Serial killer nurse Charles Cullen; female jockey Rosie Napravnik. • Hook helps Regina with her scheme on “Once Upon a Time” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • It’s time for No. 4 (Tom Baker) on “Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited” (8 p.m., BBC America). • Grove steps in for Harry on part five of “Mr. Selfridge” on “Masterpiece Classic” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings). • The Hound faces judgment on “Game of Thrones” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). • Selina demands face time at a military event on “Veep” (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). • Marta discovers painful truths about her family on “Red Widow” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

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Cult Choice A serious writer (John Turturro) enters Hollywood purgatory in the Coen brothers’ 1991 comedy “Barton Fink” (8 p.m. Saturday, Sundance), co-starring John Goodman.

Sunday Series Barreling through Scotland on “The Amazing Race” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Deciding who should move ahead on “The Voice” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG) * A hip new pastor (Edward Norton) recruits Homer on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) * Love blossoms for Louise on “Bob’s Burgers” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Promoting home entertainment on “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * Carly Simon guest-voices on “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * Emily tries to define her future on “Revenge” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Stan steps in for Bullock (Patrick Stewart) on “American Dad” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * LaRoche’s mystery container goes missing on “The Mentalist” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). Copyright 2013, United Feature Syndicate

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Summons & Notice AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A #: 2013-CP-43-265 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. GREGORY GODARD, AS HEIR AT LAW OF AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CARL GODARD; KARL GODARD, MONICA GODARD, AND STEPHANIE GODARD AS HEIRS AT LAW OF CARL GODARD, DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER H E I R S - A T - L A W O R DISTRIBUTEES OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR SPOUSES, IF ANY THEY HAVE, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ALSO ANY UNKNOWN ADULTS AND THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ALL OF THEM BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; and METRO MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Defendants. TO THE NAMED:

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YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the subscribers, at their office, 1703 Laurel Street, Post Office Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina 29211, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint in the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on February 15, 2013.

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TO: THE DEFENDANTS HEREIN, NAMES AND ADDRESSES UNKNOWN, INCLUDING ANY THEREOF WHO MAY BE MINORS, IMPRISONED PERSONS, INCOMPETENT PERSONS, UNDER OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY OR IN THE MILITARY SERVICE, IF ANY, WHETHER RESIDENTS OR NON-RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE NATURAL, GENERAL, TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN OR COMMITTEE, OR OTHERWISE, AND TO THE PERSON WITH WHOM THEY MAY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Motion for an order appointing Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe or John Doe, defendants herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, imprisoned persons, incompetent persons, or under other legal disability, and as Attorney for said parties who may be in the military service, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County. YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said minors or persons under other legal disability, if any, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or either of them, a Guardian ad Litem to represent them for the purposes of this action, the appointment of said Guardian ad Litem Nisi and Attorney shall be made absolute.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action will be commenced in this Court upon the Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants for the foreclosure of that certain Mortgage of Real Estate given by Carl Godard, deceased to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Trustmark National Bank ("MERS"), its successors and assigns, dated December 15, 2011, and recorded on December 21, 2011, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1164 at Page 1561 (the "Mortgage"). By Mortgage Assignment (the "Assignment"), MERS assigned the Mortgage to the Plaintiff, and the Assignment will be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. At the time of the filing of this notice, the premises affected by the said action were situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and are described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina identified as Lot No. 52 of Wintergreen Subdivision, Phase I and being more fully shown on a plat thereon prepared by Michael C. Turbeville, III, PLS dated April 30, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 2002, at page 237. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.

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Find it at Jones Nissan, Buick-GMC Serving the Sumter, Lee and Clarendon areas since 1990, Jones Nissan and Jones Buick-GMC are another part of the Jones family of auto dealerships in Sumter. These two familyowned stores were purchased in 1990 and have both recently been renovated for an upscale customer experience. They carry a full line of new Nissans, Buicks and the most desired truck on the road, GMC. We have the area’s largest used car inventory offering. With more than $4 million of pre-owned cars and trucks, the dealerships are the place to shop for your next ride. They each provide world-class service facilities and were recently honored by General Motors Corp. as an “Elite Service Center” for GM products. Jim Jones and son, Laughton Jones, operate these Jones locations

across from Lowe’s on Broad Street and are known for their excellent sales staff along with a strong emphasis on cusPHOTOS PROVIDED tomer service. To make Jones Nissan and Jones Buick-GMC were recently honored by Genneral Motors Corp. as an “Elite Service Center” for GM products. Jim Jones and son, Laughton Jones, operate these Jones locations. your car look new again, visit Jones Auto Detail Center, located JIM JONES behind Jones Nissan, for all of your personal auto detail needs and paintless dent repair. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it at Jones. Strengthen your community by supporting businesses that support our local economy! Shop Sumter, shop Jones Nissan and Jones BuickGMC! You’ll be glad you did! Vote for us by name in The Item’s Best Auto Dealerships. www.jonesnissan.com www.jonesbgmc.com

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From left, William Prothro, Lannes Prothro and Pro Prothro stand among their inventory at Prothro Chevrolet Buick GMC located at 452 N. Brooks St. in Manning. The business has been family owned and operated since 1926.

Prothro Chevrolet Buick GMC offers no-pressure experience BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Item The difference between Prothro Chevrolet Buick GMC and other vehicle dealerships, said Pro Prothro, is the way they treat their customers. “What we try and do is a nopressure sales experience,” he said. “You sit down with someone and we try to hash out the best deal we can.” The business was started by Prothro’s great-grandfather and is currently owned and operated by Prothro’s father and uncle, Lannes and William, respectively. More than eight decades ago, the business originally opened in a loca-

tion in downtown Manning. In 2001, the business moved to its current location on North Brooks Street. “We’ve been family owned and operated since 1926,” he said. With more than 87 years of experience, Prothro said, they have learned to hone in on what the customer wants. “We really focus on what the customer tells us,” he said. With roughly 35 employees, Prothro called the dealership a “turnkey operation” citing its service department, collision shop, finance department and parts department. Prothro said that, as is typical with rural dealerships, Prothro

Chevrolet Buick GMC sells a higher volume of trucks and sport-utility vehicles. However, he said, there is market indication that smaller vehicles are coming in vogue. “The car market is coming on strong,” he said. “We have nine cars that get over 30 miles to the gallon.” As the 2014 models roll out, Prothro said the Chevrolet Impala is “going to change the way people view Chevrolets.” He also mentioned the affordability of sportsutility vehicles like the GMC Acadia and the Buick Enclave. Prothro Chevrolet Buick GMC is located at 452 N. Brooks St. in Manning. Contact the business by calling (803) 937-4529 or by visiting its web site www.prothrochevy.

When it comes to taking care of their vehicles, many motorists prefer to be overly cautious. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, there are times when being too cautious can unnecessarily cost you money. Motor oil, and when to change that oil, has long been a point of contention. Many drivers grew up being told that motor oil should be changed every 3,000 miles. However, that myth has been debunked for many of today’s vehicles, which should come with suggested intervals between oil changes. According to Edmunds.com, in 2010 the average interval for oil changes was 7,800 miles. In addition to changing a car’s motor oil less frequently, there are other things drivers should know about motor oil. • Oil does not necessarily need to be changed before a long trip. Taking a trip? While it’s good to have your car examined before embarking, if the recommended oil change interval is not up, then you do not need to preemptively change your oil. Such a change is likely un-

necessary and will not improve the performance of your vehicle during the trip. • Black oil does not necessitate a change. Conventional wisdom once suggested if the oil on the dipstick is black then it needs to be changed. But nowadays automotive professionals are noting that black oil is doing its job and different additives might be changing the oil’s color, which means the oil doesn’t need to be changed. • You can use petroleum-based oil after using synthetic. Another longstanding myth regarding motor oil was that once you use a synthetic motor oil instead of a petroleumbased oil you have to continue using synthetic oil, which is often more expensive than more traditional motor oil, in order to avoid harming the vehicle. However, automotive professionals have noted that these two types of oils are now often blended, meaning switching back and forth from one to the other is not likely to cause any damage to your vehicle. Just be sure to use motor oil that meets the standards set forth in SEE OIL, PAGE C4

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A 2014 Ford Mustang sits on the lot of McLaughlin Ford, 950 N. Main St., as well as a line of F-150 and other super duty pickups.

McLaughlin Ford has been serving the area for 52 years McLaughlin Ford, located at 950 N. Main St., was established by the late C. Fred McLaughlin in 1961 and is a second generation dealership currently operated by his son William H. “Bill� McLaughlin. The slogan found at the top of its website (www.mclaughlinford. com) — “Buy American, Buy Ford and Buy McLaughlin,� represents the pride McLaughlin Ford has in being Sumter’s Ford dealer. “I would like to thank you, the people of Sumter and surrounding counties, for allowing us to serve you for the past 52 years and look forward to serving you for many years to come,� Bill McLaughlin said. McLaughlin Ford has been recognized for its contributions to the industry. In 1987, Time Magazine presented McLaughlin Ford the Quality Dealer Award. Bill and his father previously served as president of the South Carolina Automobile and Truck Dealers Association. However, Sumter area residents also have a high regard for McLaughlin Ford. In the 2012 Item Readers Choice Awards, McLaughlin Ford was named the Best New Car Dealership, the Best Used Car Dealership, the Best Auto Repair Shop and the Best Auto Body Shop. General Sales Manager Keith Hamm said the company’s success is linked to the product and service they offer customers.

General Sales Manager Keith Hamm credits McLaughlinFord’s success to their product and service.

“We offer a complete line of new Fords and certified pre-owned vehicles,� Hamm said. “Our pre-owned vehicles will offer a vehicle that has been thoroughly inspected and re-conditioned and come with a warranty and a CarFax vehicle history report. And all of this takes place with a customer friendly, customer service attitude from sales to service, and the parts and body shop.� Hamm said the company takes pride in the Ford product. For the past 36 years, the F-150 pickup truck has been the No. 1 selling truck in the U.S. The Ford Focus is now recognized as the No. 1 selling car in the world. “We have a complete lineup of Ford cars and light trucks,� he said. Also, new for 2013 are the Fusion, Fusion Hybrid and the C-Max Hybrid models. The popular 2013 Ford models include Focus, Fiesta, Fusion, C-Max and Taurus. The brand new 2014 Ford Mustang, representing 60 years of the

car that started it all, is also getting plenty of looks at the McLaughlin Ford lot on North Main Street. Ford is able to offer the most complete lineup of crossovers, sports utilities including Escape, Edge, Explorer, Flex and Expedition. The truck lineup includes the top selling F-150 and other super duty pickups with a variety of body styles, engine choices and drive trains. The Ford van lineup includes personal, business alternative and work vans. “From the moment you walk into our showroom, you’ll know our commitment to customer service is second to none,� Hamm said. “We strive to make your experience with McLaughlin Ford a good one for the life of your vehicle. Whether you need to purchase, finance, or service a new or preowned Ford, you’ve come to the right place.� — Randy Burns contributed to this story

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Get your vehicle ready for travel BY STATE POINT Road tripping is a summertime rite of passage. From camping and beach trips to family reunions, most likely you’ll be adding some extra miles to your vehicle over the next few months. But before you hit the road, get your vehicle ready for travel. These good maintenance practices will help keep you behind the wheel and out of the shop: TIRES

For proper, safer handling of your car and better gas mileage, ensure that your tires are not over or underinflated. Check your owner’s manual for the recommended tire pressure. But remember, in warmer temperatures the air pressure in your tires will rise. Rotate your tires on a regular basis to even out wear. While doing so, inspect the tread. If they’re unevenly or overly worn, replace them immediately. And don’t forget to keep a properly inflated spare tire in your trunk for roadside emergencies. ENGINE

“Heat is the biggest enemy of performance and can damage car parts,� warns Chris Barker, technical services manager at Royal Purple a manufacturer of premium synthetic lubricants. “During warmer weather, on lon-

ger drives, or when tugging extras like boats, campers or trailers, it’s important to take extra measures to keep engine temperatures low.� Barker recommends using a high performance radiator coolant additive. For example, Royal Purple’s Purple Ice, improves heat transfer through the cooling system while protecting against rust, corrosion and erosion. Extensive testing confirms that this coolant additive, which is compatible for both gasoline and diesel engines, lowers operating temperatures by an average of seven to 10 degrees when added to a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. AIR CONDITIONER

Monitor your air conditioner for performance. Is it running as well as last year? Have your A/C serviced annually to avoid a literally sticky situation. WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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OIL from Page C2 your vehicle’s owner’s manual. • Consider an earlier oil change after buying a new vehicle. Sometimes a new vehicle will need an oil change after its first 3,000 miles. However, this does not mean your vehicle will need one every 3,000 miles. According to Blackstone Laboratories, which studies motor oil, oil samples taken from engines during their initial 3,000 miles of driving had elevated metal levels from the camshafts and pistons. These elevated levels will not necessarily be harmful, but some auto manufacturers recommend a shorter initial interval just to be safe. Honda, however, includes an anti-wear additive in their break-in oil and advises against changing their oil early. Consult your owner’s manual to determine if it’s best to change your oil after the initial 3,000 miles or to let it go until the recommended interval.

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Sumter Chrysler Jeep boasts extra benefits for customers BY KEN BELL Special to The Item Sumter Chrysler Jeep, located on Broad Street Extension, wants your business. “We strive for total customer satisfaction,� said General Sales Manager Tim Cook. “We are a top dealer in the area. We sell more than the Florence dealership, more than Camden.� And there’s a reason customers keep coming back. “A lot of dealers try to sell you on just price,� Cook said. “But without good service after the sale, you’ve got nothing.� Cook said Sumter Chrysler Jeep prides itself for offering a generous trade-in allowance. “I think we’re more aggressive in what we offer for trade-ins,� he said. Sumter Chrysler Jeep also offer free oil changes for life on the vehicles it sells. But that’s not all. It

also offer free tires, free batteries and offers a free rental car if your car is going to be in for extended service. And it’s not just new car customers who get all of the benefits. Sumter Chrysler Jeep’s pre-owned inventory gets an 85-point inspection before it is put out on the lot. So customers can rest easy, knowing that they are getting a quality vehicle. But it’s the customers who come back year after year that makes Sumter Chrysler Jeep a local favorite. “When you buy a car from us, we give you a $500 certificate to use for your next purchase,� Cook said. “Of you can give the certificate to a member of your family or a friend.� Sumter Chrysler Jeep is open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The service department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (803) 469-9030.

Pack cars safely for road trip vacations BY METRO This is the prime season for road trips, which many people feel are the most affordable vacation option available. They also provide unsurpassed views of the countryside and the ability to slow down and customize the trip as desired. Packing the car for a road trip can be complicated. Although the goal may be to cram as much as possible into the car and get on the road quickly, part of the safety plan for this year’s adventure should include packing properly to avoid injury. Americans and Canadians combined drive trillions of miles in any given year. With so many miles clocked on the road, it is essential to make the experience as safe as possible — and that means properly securing belongings in a vehicle before getting on the road. In 2009, a laptop computer became a projectile that killed its owner. Heather Storey of Surrey, British Columbia, was driving to work when her vehicle was hit by a tow truck. Her laptop was propelled at such a force that it caused a deadly injury to her head. Unsecured or improperly packed items in a car or truck have the potential to cause seri-

ous injury when on the road or, at the very least, may obscure visibility when driving, says Consumer Reports. The organization and others offer drivers a series of tips that can help make travel safer. • Adjust tire pressure prior to travel. Consult the owners manual to determine the proper tire pressure when the vehicle is carrying a full load. This will not only help alleviate unnecessary wear and tear on the tires, but also can help to prevent a tire blow-out. • Know the car’s limits. It also is important to stay below the maximum permitted weight or maximum load capacity for the car or truck. Consumer Reports says that the capacity for small SUVs can span from 825 pounds to 1,155 pounds. Midsize SUVs may carry anywhere from 900 pounds to 1,405 pounds. Minivan capacities can vary significantly as well. The load capacity is specified in the owner’s manual. • Store the heaviest items at the lowest, most central part of the vehicle. This helps reduce effects on handling that can lead to problems with steering or braking. Drivers should keep the overall center of gravity lower to help reduce the risk of rollover. • Make sure everything is secured in the car or truck. Use crates or boxes to house smaller items. Use straps or rope to tie

down anything loaded in the back of a truck or SUV to the vehicle’s cargo anchors. Load as much as you can into a car’s trunk to avoid having loose items rolling around inside the passenger area. • Keep a clear view of mirrors and the rear of the vehicle. Do not pack any items higher than the level of the rear seats. Not only can these items fly forward in the event of sharp braking or a crash, but they also may obscure the driver’s view of the road. • Invest in a roof rack or cargo box. Only place light items on the roof of the car so you can free up interior space. Secure roof items tightly, as they will be caught by the updraft while driving and you do not want to send them airborne and onto the roadway. Also, if you do use the roof for storage, be aware of how much taller the items will make your vehicle so you know if you can safely drive beneath underpasses. • Make sure passengers can be seated safely. Packing a car doesn’t always mean being able to fit suitcases and belongings. It also means ensuring passengers can ride safely. Do not seat more passengers than can be restrained by the seatbelts. If there is not enough room, it is safer in the long run to take two cars.

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R&R Motors offers affordable prices, flexible financing BY KEN BELL Special to The Item R&R Motors is a new business that has recently opened in the old Evan Queen Auto Sales location on U.S. 76/378 across from Mysons Tires at 3277 Broad St. General Manager Dave Mabey has many years of experience in automotive industry including, sales, finance and ownership of his own business. In addition, Mabey’s reputation for honesty and straight talk makes the car buying experience at R&R a pleasure. With this experience and extensive knowledge, R&R is able to accommodate folks who are looking for transportation at an affordable price with flexible financing. “Inventory will continue to grow, giving our clientele broader op-

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needs of its customers. A recent addition, the business also performs tire and brake replacement and maintenance. “We just started tires on both lines,� said Craven. The maintenance shop has also begun to service all models, he said. Used cars are in demand, Craven said, because of the state of the economy. “Some vehicles that you can buy are the same price,� he said. So far in 2013, the perennial favorite Ford Explorer and the fuel-efficient Dodge Dart have been popular among his customers. Craven said he expects the newly redesigned Ford Mustang will be a commodity among his customers in the coming months. Stokes-Craven Automotive is located at 2585 and 2601 Paxville Highway in Manning. Contact the business by calling (803)433-5500 or by visiting their website at www. stokescraven.com.

PREOWNED from Page C5 most reasonable prices, and buyers are often a little more at ease because they don’t feel as pressured with a private seller as they might at a dealership. However, dealerships might offer a greater sense of security, as their preowned vehicles are now typically certified and backed by warranties. • Test drive the vehicle. It might seem simple, but consumers have the right to test drive a preowned vehicle just like they would a brand new car. In fact, the test drive is perhaps more important with a preowned vehicle than a new vehicle. A new vehicle will likely feel good no matter what on a test drive, but test driving a preowned vehicle may reveal certain issues. When test driving, take the vehicle on a long enough ride to accelerate from a stop, get a feel for the vehicle’s visibility,

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Jones family proud of American franchise The Jones family’s history in the automobile sales business is a true American story spanning four generations. Family owned since 1966, Jones Chevrolet Cadillac is the premier new Chevrolet and Cadillac dealer serving Sumter, Manning, Bishopville, Irmo and the rest of the Midlands. Robert Jones, touting the famous tag line on TV: “more car, less money, guaranteed!” serves as general manager of Jones Chevrolet Cadillac. “Chevrolet had a great influence on the American automobile market, so much so that baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet vehicles are the epitome of an American portrait, and with our armed forces so close to us here in Sumter, we are proud to own this American franchise,” Jones said. Jones Chevrolet Cadillac carries an extensive selection of new Chevrolets and Cadillacs with more than 10 new world-class models here or on the way. The dealership also carries an impressive array of preowned vehicles. John Jones III, Robert’s brother and the company’s used car manager, is in charge of keeping the selection fresh. Not only does every pre-owned vehicle incur a rigorous inspection to ensure it is up to “Jones” standards, John performs a lowest price check within a 200-mile radius to ensure customers are getting the best

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value from the dealership. In addition, Jones Chevrolet Cadillac employs GM Certified technicians. While this ensures their service department is equipped with the most talented technicians for GM vehicles, they also undergo a variety of training to keep the service department apprised of all makes and models. This ensures that Jones Chevrolet Cadillac’s service department is able to provide

service for any and all customer needs, regardless of the type of vehicle they drive. Perhaps the most impressive priority for Jones Chevrolet Cadillac is its commitment to customer service, and legions of loyal customers are proof they practice what they preach. “My dad taught me a long time ago, a customer isn’t just someone who buys a car from you, a customer is someone

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“We live and work in Sumter, so our community and customer happiness is at the heart of everything we do,” Jones said. Jones Chevrolet Cadillac is involved in many outreach programs within the Sumter community and will continue to support the community. “This is our home,” Jones said. — Randy Burns contributed to this story.

Recently, my wife and I decided to purchase a new vehicle, as a researchher, I spent hours poring over the reviews and reliability reportts. Desiring to find the bestt vehicle for the best price, we started our endeavor with Jones Chevrolet and Jones Buick. From the moment we called to makke an appointment, we weree greeted with an actual person on the phone, we were further greeted with both Jim and John Jones (owners/operators), and we were introduced to Mr. Glenn Taylor who showed us all available options. Although the exact options configuration was not in their inventory, they did not try to sell us something else, they solicited the immediate assistance of Billy the sales manager and they had our vehicle custom built from the factory. Noww, not only did they exceed our expectations in every wayy, we received constant updates (real people calling) to provide the lattesst status and arrival pick-up dates. What really impressed me is Jones Automotive actually sold us the SUV for under whatt our previouusly agreed upon price was. Wow! How manyy buusinesses go out off their way to exttendd the human touch of customer service? How many sellsomething for less than the agreed price?How manyy businesses really understand that the price is one factor, and that the customer service iss anoother? Combine them and you have a winning combination of success. At the end of the day, the good people at Jones Automotive did not juust selll us a car, but rather they earned our respect, trust, and coonfidennce andd this is a uncommon, yet effective path to a loyal customeer whoo will absolluttely do business with them in the futuure and it alllstartedd with exceptional customer service.

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Scott Will Automotive same place, new look FROM STAFF REPORTS Scott Will Automotive has been serving Sumter and the surrounding communities since 2008. Consisting of Toyota, Scion, Mazda and Scott Will Collision Center, Scott Will Automotive is a full-service dealership selling and servicing new and used vehicles, according to owner Scott Will. “Our most exciting news is our brand new state-ofthe-art Toyota Scion facility,� Will said. “It is located at the same address but it is a totally new and modern facility to better serve our customers and employees. The best part is when you come in for service you drive right in the building so you are out of the weather. Our new comfortable waiting area is located in the middle of our new car showroom so you can enjoy the new vehicles while you wait.� In addition to the new Toyota facility, the entire site located on Broad Street has undergone an extensive uplift. “We have modernized the entire complex with new paint, blacktop, signs, lighting and landscaping,� Will said. “We are so proud and excited to be part of the Sumter community and want to do our part to properly represent Sumter as residents and visitors drive through our wonderful community. We would like to extend a special thanks to everyone for their support and patronage in the past and for many years to come.� Will said he also is proud to call himself a Sumter resident. “On a personal note, my family and I were finally able to sell our old house and move to Sumter last year,� he said. “We love it here, and everyone has been so wonderful, especially our great neighbors.�

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Know what to look for on a vehicle history report BY METRO A vehicle history report can be a used car buyer’s best friend. Whereas in the past buyers bought used cars and hoped for the best, today’s used car buyers can rely on a vehicle history report. When shopping for a preowned vehicle, you should always ask for a vehicle history report, regardless of whether you’re buying from a dealership or a private citizen. If the seller refuses, it’s time to look elsewhere. When a seller eagerly provides a vehicle history report, buyers should examine a few things on the report so they can be more comfortable should they purchase the vehicle. • Number of previous owners: All vehicle history reports list how many owners a vehicle has had in the past. In general, the more owners a vehicle has had, the more risk you’re assuming as the buyer. Vehicles that tend to change hands often are less likely to have been well maintained. In addition to how many owners a car has had, look at who those owners were. Vehicles that were once owned by a rental car company, for instance, were likely not treated very well, as few people care how much abuse their rental car endures. However, a car once owned by a rental agency likely has lots of highway miles on it, and such driving is less taxing on a vehicle than city driving where the vehicle’s engine is stopping and starting more frequently. • Specifics: Just because a seller provides you with a vehicle history report does not necessarily mean that report

matches up with the vehicle you might be buying. A dishonest seller might try to pass off the history report of another vehicle of the same make and model as his own. This is done to hide a suspect vehicle history or even when thieves are selling a stolen car to an unsuspecting buyer. Check the vehicle identification number on the vehicle to ensure the car you’re looking at matches the car on the history report. In addition, each vehicle history report describes the car, so if the descrip-

tion does not match you might be holding an inaccurate report. • Location: The vehicle history report will show where the car has lived over the years. Vehicles that have spent ample time in harsh weather, such as Alaska or another region with a prolonged winter, have likely had their share of weather-related wear and tear, more so than a car driven in warmer climates. While this does not mean past owners didn’t properly maintain the car, some buyers

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side. There’s a reason for this. Tires have unique wear patterns that are related to the suspension and the alignment. Should you switch the tires in a criss-cross pattern, it could affect the alignment and lead to a bumpy ride. These scenarios can depend on the vehicle and the tire, however. Certain vehicles have tires of different sizes in the rear and front, which prevents front-to-back rotation. There are also cars that have tires that are unidirectional, where they are specific to one side of the car, and asymmetrical, with a tread pattern that changes from the inside of the tire to the outside. Though these tires are rare, you can’t rotate them at all. Tire rotation is advisable to preserve balanced handling, traction and even outer tire wear. But how often should it be done? Many tires should be rotated every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, even if they don’t show signs of wear. Some service stations will do tire rotation at the same time that oil changes are done because the car is already on a lift. Don’t expect tire rotation to correct wear problems due to worn mechanical parts or as the result of improper inflation pressure. Rotation is not the only tire maintenance task to do to ensure safe tires. Consult with a service station to determine the best pattern for rotating your tires and the ideal time.

Follow steps for preventing wreck after blowout BY METRO Wrecks that occur on the roadways are unpredictable and can be caused by just about anything. Impaired or distracted motorists might heighten the risk of a wreck, but even things such as a squirrel running across the street and scaring a driver can lead to a wreck. Tire blowout is another potential cause of wrecks, and such blowouts might be more common than motorists expect. For instance, a 2005 study from the French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research found that, between 1996 and 2002, nearly 61,000 vehicles were involved in crashes with property damage and/or injury on a particular stretch of highway. More than six percent of those wrecks involved tire blowout, a problem many motorists might mistake as something that only happens in movies.

But tire blowout can put motorists in a precarious position, especially if they don’t know what to do should one of their tires blow out. Surviving tire blowout can be done by adhering to the following tips. • Don’t respond by hitting the brakes. It might be counterintuitive to squeeze the gas pedal when a tire blows out, but doing so puts drivers in control of the vehicle and keeps it going in the intended direction. Immediately slamming on the brakes will cause the vehicle to turn, possibly turning the vehicle into oncoming traffic, a guardrail or other cars traveling in the same direction. When squeezing the gas pedal, drive straight down the lane. Within seconds of pressing the gas pedal, slowly begin to release it. • Coast to a slower speed. As the accelerator is released, allow the vehicle to coast to a slow speed, but not a speed so slow as to put

the driver and passengers at risk. Once the car is coasting between 25 to 30 miles per hour, use the turn signal and slowly turn toward the side of the road where the tire is blown. For example, if the front

right tire is blown, turn toward the right shoulder. You want to turn toward this side because it’s always safest to limit your own exposure to oncoming motorists when changing the tire.

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Leading the list of the top distractions behind the wheel are mobile phones. Phones now do more than just place calls, and drivers often cannot pull away from their phones, even when driving. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, studies have shown that driving performance is lowered and the level of distraction is higher for drivers who are heavily engaged in cell phone conversations. The use of a hands-free device does not lower distraction levels. The percentage of vehicle crashes and near-crashes attributed to dialing is nearly identical to the number associated with talking or listening. Accident rates have increased thanks to texting, which involves a person taking his or her hands and eyes off of the road. A 2009 study by Car and Driver magazine compared the dangers of texting while driving to the effects of driving drunk to see which would be more dangerous under the same conditions. Measuring the time it takes to brake after being alerted by a red light to stop, the reaction time was recorded when the driver was legally drunk, reading an e-mail and sending a text. Texting easily elicited the slowest response time. Ironically, in January 2011, Texas man Chance Bothe drove off of a cliff after texting that he had to stop texting or risk dying in a car accident. He survived but sustained significant injuries and had to be revived from death three times.

Consider budget, needs, insurance when buying your next vehicle BY METRO Buying a new automobile, be it a brand new car or a preowned vehicle, is a considerable investment. Some buyers agonize over which automobile to buy, while others tend to stick with the same make or model for years on end. Regardless of which group buyers fall into, there are some things all consumers should consider before buying their next vehicle. • Driver needs: A large sport utility vehicle might be your dream vehicle, but it might not be the most practical car to start parking in your garage. When examining your vehicle needs, ask yourself what you use the car for. Is it just a vessel to get you from point A to point B? Do you routinely use your vehicle to take your children and their teammates to and from soccer practice? Is your commute long or short? Each of these things should factor into your decision. For example, if your commute to work is especially long, then perhaps a smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicle is the most practical choice. However, if you routinely carpool or use your car to get the kids to and fro, then a larger vehicle with a more roomy interior might be the best bet regardless of its fuel efficiency.

• Budget: Your budget is perhaps the biggest thing to consider when shopping for a new vehicle. Many buyers intend to finance or lease a vehicle, and sites such as Edmunds. com can help prospective buyers estimate what their monthly car payment will be. The larger the down payment you’re able to make, the less your monthly payment will be. In addition, those who intend to finance their vehicle purchases should consider the length of their finance agreement. You might be able to finance a vehicle purchase in as little as 12 months or as long as 72 months. The longer your agreement, the less you will be paying each month. However, you will pay more interest the longer your agreement is and your payment is likely to be the same in the 72nd month, when the vehicle has significantly depreciated in value, as it was in the first month when the vehicle’s value was at its peak. • Lease or buy: The decision to lease or buy is something to consider. Leasing allows drivers to drive a brand new car for far less money than if they were to purchase the vehicle outright, and the terms of a lease are typically far shorter than those when buyers are financing, which allows drivers

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Octane rating affects costs BY METRO A variety of factors come into play when a person is deciding which new or previously owned vehicle to purchase. While body type, model year and make all are considered, shoppers should also look into what type of fuel the vehicle needs. Many drivers are aware of the different grades of gasoline available at the pump. Unleaded versions come in regular, plus and premium varieties, which coordinates to the octane of the gasoline. The octane rating of gasoline tells a driver how much the fuel can be compressed before it spontaneously ignites, rather than igniting normally from a spark plug in the vehicle engine. Lower-octane gasoline can withstand less compression than higher-octane gasoline. Gas that ignites on its own rather than from a spark from the spark plug causes knocking and pinging, which can damage the engine. Therefore it is important to use the right octane level of gasoline for a vehicle, based on the car’s compression ratio for the engine. Car engines that are rated in a particular way will benefit from the correct octane in gasoline. Higher-

performance engines commonly found in race cars and sporty, luxury vehicles will generally require a premium, high-octane gasoline to run at their optimal performance. Most cars on the market are built to take regular 87-octane gasoline. A visit to the gas station clearly indicates that higheroctane fuel costs more per gallon than the lowest octane. Over time, filling up with premium gas can be a significant factor in how much it costs to own a particular vehicle. If you are looking to save money, it is important to consider just how much of your budget will be devoted to fuel costs. A vehicle that requires premium gasoline instead of regular gasoline may end up costing a few hundred dollars more per year based on the size of the fuel tank. It is important to note that using a higher octane fuel in a vehicle that is not rated for it will not increase performance — it only will end up costing you more. That’s because the octane rating refers to how much energy it takes to ignite the gasoline and at what point in the compression cycle, not how much power the gasoline will put out. Premium gas will not im-

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Save money by fueling your car with the right gasoline. Consult your owner’s manual to determine the type that offers the best performance for your car.

prove gas mileage or give the vehicle more “oomph� if the engine is not designed to accommodate a higher-octane fuel. In fact, engines that are not designed for high-octane gas may actually lose power

because it burns so much slower and the ignition timing is not tuned for it. It is always wise to consult with the owner’s manual to determine the type of fuel that will offer the best perfor

mance in the car. Those shopping for a new vehicle should pay attention to octane ratings and not assume that every car they test drive is best when running on regular octane.

Reduce fuel consumption to save money, help the planet BY METRO

EMPHASIZING EFFICIENCY

Reducing fuel costs is foremost on the minds of many drivers. Myriad costs are associated with owning an automobile, many of which are within a driver’s control. For instance, safe drivers are likely to spend less on auto insurance than drivers with a history of traffic violations or accidents, while drivers who purchase a vehicle with a high safety rating will likely spend less to insure that vehicle than they would a sports car. One of the costs associated with driving that some drivers may mistakenly feel is beyond their control is the cost of fuel. Drivers might not be able to control the price at the pump, but there are many ways drivers can spend less on fuel, helping them save money and helping the environment along the way.

Making a vehicle more efficient is a great way to save money at the pump. But drivers don’t need to get under the hood or have a mechanic’s understanding of automobiles to make their cars more efficient. In fact, a few minor adjustments is all it takes to make a car more efficient and save drivers, regardless of their mechanical inclinations, money at the filling station. • Adequately inflate tires. Tires that are not properly inflated increase drag on a vehicle, which then consumes more fuel to operate at full capacity. Check the driver’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure, and check the tire pressure frequently to ensure your car isn’t working harder than it needs to be. • Clear out the trunk. A car filled with clutter is carrying un-

necessary weight, making it harder for the car to accelerate and consuming more fuel than it should be. Clear out the trunk and anything inside the vehicle that you don’t need. • Open the windows at lower speeds. Air conditioning consumes lots of fuel, and many auto experts suggest rolling down the windows when driving at lower speeds. When you begin driving a little faster, roll the windows up and turn on the air conditioning to reduce drag. SPEND WISELY

How you’re spending at the pump can also help you reduce fuel consumption and save you money. • Fill ’er up! Many drivers avoid filling up their tank when visiting the gas station for fear that filling up the tank makes the car heavier, decreasing the vehicle’s fuel efficiency as a result. While that may be

true, drivers who don’t fill up make more trips to the filling station, and those trips can waste fuel. In addition, when the gas cap is removed from your vehicle, vaporized gas escapes from the tank, so opening the cap more frequently allows more vaporized gas to escape. • Pay for gas with a card that rewards you with cash for making purchases. While using a cash-back credit card won’t reduce your fuel consumption, it will earn you some money back on your fuel purchases. • Don’t pay more for fuel your car won’t utilize. Some drivers might feel as though putting a high-octane fuel in their vehicles will improve the vehicle’s performance. But

that’s not the case. A high-octane fuel in a car that’s built for a low-octane fuel won’t improve the car’s performance or its gas mileage. Only purchase the fuel the owner’s manual recommends. For many new vehicles, that means 87-octane, or “regular,� fuel, which is typically the most affordable. DRIVE WISELY

Driving habits can also impact how much fuel you’re consuming. Driving habits can be hard to change, but drivers who start driving with a mind toward safety and reducing fuel consumption can take steps to do just that. • Don’t accelerate too quickly. Rapid acceleration consumes more fuel. When accel-

erating, do so gradually. You’ll still get to the same place, but you’ll get there with a lot more fuel. • Don’t speed. Highway speeds more than 60 miles per hour significantly reduce fuel efficiency. Estimates suggest a car traveling at 60 miles per hour uses 20 percent less fuel than a vehicle traveling at 75 miles per hour. Toxic emissions, including carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, also increase when vehicles travel more than 60 miles per hour. Reducing fuel consumption is a goal for environmentalists and drivers alike. There are several ways drivers can help their vehicle consume less fuel and benefit the planet at the same time.

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