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A throng of Sumter County residents wait outside the packed County Council chamber to speak for and against a zoning change for a proposed asphalt plant.

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Sumter County Council chambers erupted with cheers after council voted to deny a request to rezone approximately 173 acres of land between Shaw Air Force Base and Stamey Livestock Road from limited commercial and light industrial-warehouse to

heavy industrial land after the public was heard on the matter Tuesday. Although the rezoning request was the item in question, many people focused on the fact that the property owner intended to put an asphalt plant on the property once the land had been rezoned. Bill Carter, the applicant, said he planned to move the

existing C.R. Jackson asphalt plant on Eagle Road to his property near the base. Bubba Rabon, a Sumter County resident, said the plant would be moved because it currently uses diesel fuel, and Carter’s property had access to a natural gas line, which would be better for the facility.

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No ‘stand your ground’ defense BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com A motion by defense attorneys for James Brock to have charges of voluntary manslaughter and use of a firearm during commission of a violent crime dismissed on the basis of South Carolina’s “Stand Your Ground” law was denied by Circuit Court Judge Howard King in an order issued Tuesday. Brock, a 19-year-old Manning resident, was reportedly involved in a heated argument May 10, 2013, with Jeffery Scott, 37, in a dispute that started over a lease arrangement. The argument then escalated into a confrontation that led to Scott’s death from a gunshot wound, witnesses said. The disagreement began at the home of Debra Scott, the victim’s mother, when Brock, his brother, William Brock, and their mother, Melissa White, arrived to get a copy of the lease. “It is undisputed (that) heated words were exchanged,” King wrote in the order. According to testimony, James Brock, his mother and brother left the Scott residence before the defendant allegedly said he wanted to kill Scott and twice sent James Hudson, who was living at his home at the time, to get Scott to “come down and apologize” to his mother.

S.C. Works Job Fair packs Civic Center with seekers BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com

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Above, employers and job seekers come together at Sumter County Civic Center for the S.C. Works Job Fair on Tuesday. More than 60 employers were in attendance, took resumes and talked about career opportunities. Below, Jacklin Kee, at left, a recruiter for Sumter Family Heath Center, talks with a group of job seekers at the fair.

Sumter Civic Center was packed with people looking to start careers with local businesses and industries in Sumter County during the Santee-Lynches Council of Governments and S.C. Works Job Fair on Tuesday morning. Ken Bell, business services representative with S.C. Works, said more than 1,000 people attended the job fair. He said representatives of more than 60 organizations from Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties, including Continental Tire The

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Red Cross honors local heroes at awards banquet BY RICK CARPENTER rick@theitem.com The American Red Cross honored six locally trained heroes Tuesday during an annual award banquet at Trinity United Methodist Church. To receive the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit Award individuals must have taken action to save or sustain a human life using skills and knowledge gained through an American Red Cross course; used techniques learned by the nominee in an American Red Cross course; and the nominee did not cause or contribute to the incident. Individual awards went to Kenneth Wixey and Kevin Moye. Team awards for two people went to two groups,

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Grant Hogue and Jason Lyons, and Will Glover and Roy Hancock, who worked together to save a life. All of the winners, with the exception of Moye, are employees of the Sumter Fire Department. Here are the acts that each of the winner did to receive the honors taken from the citations: • Wixey helped to save a woman’s life when her house was fully engulfed in flames. He entered the burning home to search for the victim. He walked along a wall through heavy black smoke with zero visibility and came across an oxygen tank. Wixey followed a plastic tube that was connected to the tank and found the victim. He called for help to get the victim out of the house.

Once they got the victim outside, they checked for vital signs and found that she was not breathing and had no pulse. He started CPR and continued it until EMS arrived. She was later transferred to a nearby medical facility. • Moye saved his own mother’s life when she suddenly collapsed in her home after feeling ill all day. She was making small, halting gasps for breath and had no pulse. He immediately started performing CPR and called 911. Moye continued to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths until EMS arrived about five minutes later. He also had the wherewithal to call the hospital in advance of her arrival by ambulance to tell emergency room doctors of her condition.

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• Hogue and Lyons worked together to save a man’s life when his home was engulfed in flames. Despite low visibility because of smoke, the team found the victim quickly and safely brought him out of the burning house. He was not breathing and had no pulse. They started CPR immediately and continued until EMS arrived to take over. He was taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center and airlifted to Joseph M. Still Burn Center for further care. • Glover and Hancock also entered a burning home with zero visibility and found a victim unconscious. They carried him out of the home to safety, and the victim was taken to Tuomey before also being transported to Joseph M. Still Burn Center.

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School board passes $116.1M budget

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Deputies seek help in finding missing woman Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating a 51-year-old Sumter County woman last seen by family members on March 26, according to information released by the sheriff’s ofWILLIAMS fice. Doris Williams was last seen at a residence on Roche Road. She is described as a black female with black hair and brown eyes, 5-foot 11-inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. She typically wears glasses, and drives a gray, two-door Nissan Altima. Anyone with information into Williams’ whereabouts is asked to contact Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 4362000 or Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718.

Sumter School District official: Eligible employees will receive a step increase BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Sumter School District passed a balanced budget of $116.1 million Monday night. There will be no tax increase for the 2015-2016 school year, and employees will receive a step increase if eligible, according to Steven Mann, the district’s executive director of finance. A salary step is an incremental increase in salary based on previous qualifying professional experience. The district will see a 5.34 percent, or $3.8 million increase in salaries, and 5.41 percent increase in fringe

benefits, or $1.32 million, according to Mann. The total assessed value for the 201516 school year operations is $194 million, and $303 million for debt service. There will be a local revenue increase of 4 percent, an increase of $1.13 million, from $28.2 million to $29.3 million. Sumter School District will gain $3.75 million in Education Finance Act monies, according to Mann. The base student cost will increase by $100 in 2015-2016, from $2,120 to $2,220. There will be a $1.7 million increase

in fringe benefits and retiree insurance to partially cover the employer increases in health insurance and retirement, Mann said. Tier 3 Property Tax Relief will have an increase of $486,932. The budget has to be presented to Sumter County Council by May 12. The budget will be discussed at county council’s first reading and a public hearing on May 26. The county’s second reading will be held on June 9 and third and final reading will be held on June 23. To see the budget in detail, visit http://bit.ly/1IkIMEl.

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Glover to speak at Morris graduation Former State Sen. Maggie Wallace Glover, the first and only black woman ever to serve in the South Carolina Senate, will be the keynote speaker at Morris College’s graduation ceremonies GLOVER Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sumter County Civic Center. Her state senate career highlighted her long list of achievements that began with the word “first.” She was the first black woman to serve on the Florence District One school board. Then she became the first black woman from the 6th congressional district to serve in the state legislature. She served two terms before running unopposed for the state senate, according to information provided by Morris College. Glover raised her voice for the poor, elderly, women and children. She said she’s most proud of co-sponsoring a bill that allocates more than $38 million a year in lottery money to the five historically black colleges, including Morris College, in South Carolina. In 2004, Glover was inducted into the South Carolina Black Hall of Fame. Glover earned a bachelor of science degree in English and speech from Fayetteville State University and a master of education degree in guidance and counseling from Francis Marion University. She serves as director of developmental improvement programs and special activities at Morris College.

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Work on the supermarket and gas station on the corner of Bultman Drive and Kilgo Streets is underway with the clearing of the trees.

Sumter man dies of accidental gunshot wound FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter Police Department officers are reportedly investigating the accidental shooting death of a 24-year-old Sumter resident at a home in the 300 block of Bowman Drive Monday morning. According to MARTIN a press release, officers responded to a shooting call at the residence and said they found the victim, DiQuon Jadar Morgan, 24, of 439 Dogwood Drive, with a bullet wound in the upper torso. Morgan was later pronounced dead at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, the release said. Police allege Eugene Earl

Martin, 22, was showing a semi-automatic handgun to friends when it fired and struck the victim. Witnesses said a clip was not in the handgun at the time of the shooting, police reported. Martin, 321 N. Magnolia St., was taken into custody and charged with involuntary manslaughter and is being held at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center pending a bond hearing, according to the release. “This is such a tragic situation for the individuals and families involved,” Chief Russell F. Roark III said. “However, this incident also serves as a teaching moment for anyone in possession of a firearm. Firearms should be taken seriously and safety always kept as your first thought.”

GUN SAFETY TIPS Sumter Police Department offers the following suggestions around firearms: • Handle all firearms as if they were loaded; • Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. Never point a gun whether loaded or unloaded at yourself or another person; • Keep fingers out of the gun’s trigger guard and off the trigger until the gun sights are aligned on a safe target and the shooter has made the decision to fire; • Always be certain the target and the surrounding area are safe before firing; • Whenever handling a firearm, the first thing to do (while keeping it pointed in a safe direction with fingers outside the trigger guard) is to open the action to determine whether the weapon is loaded; • Thoroughly read the instruction manual supplied with the firearm; • Before firing the weapon, routinely make sure that the firearm is in good working order and that the barrel is free of dirt and obstructions; • Use only ammunition recommended by the firearm manufacturer, and always be certain that the ammunition matches the caliber of the gun; • Quality ear and eye protection should always be worn when shooting or observing; • Never use a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;

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The Downtown Sumter Farmers Market will begin its 2015 season Saturday in the green space adjacent to Rotary Centennial Plaza on the corner of Liberty and Main streets. It will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturdays through September with vendors offering a variety of products from fresh produce to crafts to cooked and canned food items, cut flowers and more.

Farmers Market opens Saturday BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com The weather man promises a sunny, comfortable Saturday with low humidity and a high of 78 — a perfect day for the opening of the Downtown Sumter Farmers Market. Leigh Newman, Growth and Development Coordinator for the city of Sumter, said the market at the corner of Main and Liberty streets will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Saturday through September and maybe into October, depending on the weather and availability of vendors. “Most of our vendors will be back this year,” Newman said, “including Mike Dellinger of the Farm Store. This Saturday, he’ll be giving away popcorn and water, in addition to selling vegetables and other products.” Dellinger, who is the anchor of the market, said he’s expanding his local products to include fresh breads, brownies, cookies and other snacks, “and we’ll have an oven there for our pepperoni or cheese rollovers. We’ll have breakfast and lunch items, sodas, snack size packages of cheese curds, too. “Tons of fresh strawberries” will be available for purchase along with the Farm Store’s “locally grown cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, herbs, greens — all the regular spring crops,” he said. Other items will include fresh, roasted S.C. coffee, honey, cornmeal and dairy products. “New this year will be S.C. jams and jellies and other jarred items,” Dellinger said. “We’ll be making smoothies, probably starting the second weekend, and we’ll have cut flowers soon, also the second or third week.” Coming later this month will be ribs and chicken grilled at the market, and June will

bring fresh peaches. “We’re going to have a fresh crop of boiled peanuts this Saturday, too,” Dellinger said. “The first 10 customers to spend $25 at the Farm Store will receive a free 2-pound roll of butter,” he added, “and everybody who spends $10 with us will get a dozen fresh eggs free.” Dellinger noted that shoppers can now make purchases through SNAP and WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition program), or use debit and credit cards. Newman emphasized that while the main focus of a farmers market is to offer local produce, the downtown market’s vendors will have other items, as well. “Larry Welle will be back with his Larry’s Local Honey, and Myra Barton will be back,” Newman said. “She’s a quick sketch artist, so you can get a portrait done. “We will also have entertainment on some Saturdays, including dancers from Miss Libby’s (School of Dance) and the flute trio.” Vendors are also returning with Country Bird Soaps, Penelope’s Pine Straw Baskets, the animal rescue group Pawsitive Direction, the Upcycling Junkie, who re-purposes items to make art, For the Birds with wooden and gourd birdhouses, face painting and more. “We expect to have more vendors joining us as the season goes on,” she said. Dellinger said he’s planning a “big, special event in September to wind down this year’s market.” The Downtown Sumter Farmers Market will be held on the green space adjacent to Rotary Centennial Plaza on the corner of Liberty and Main streets.

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Want to stand out at college graduation? Decorate your cap BY BETH J. HARPAZ The Associated Press It’s hard to stand out at graduation when dozens, hundreds or even thousands of your classmates are dressed in identical caps and gowns. But some students individualize their appearance by decorating their mortarboards. Designs range from a simple lettered message like “Thanks, Mom and Dad!” to an elaborate craft project with images, glitter or 3-D constructions. Other students decorate caps with school logos, or fraternity or sorority letters. At the University of Texas at Dallas last year, Laurel Mohrman had a simple message on her cap: “DEBT FREE.” A 2014 Lehigh University grad, Lisa Glover, attached a miniature 3-D dinosaur to her cap; Glover launched a business called KitRex after graduating, selling kits to make paper dinosaurs. Nicole Malli, a senior at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, wants to make sure her cap photographs well when she graduates May 17 because she’s a commencement speaker. She’s been looking on Pinterest for inspiration, and will probably use a pearl design because pearls are the official gemstone of her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Ali Boden, who is getting her degree in sustainability and business from Arizona State in Tempe, will be taking a trip to Europe after graduation and hopes it’s the first of many trips to see the world. She plans to decorate her cap with a map of the world and a phrase “along the lines of ‘The world awaits,’” she said. She’s been going to Michael’s, the craft supply store, to figure out the best materials for lettering. ASU even has a contest to recognize the best-decorated mortarboards. Ruth Lauture is graduating from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, with a degree in marketing, “so my cap is going to say, ‘I mean busi-

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Baltimore a ‘powder keg’ National Guard called out for 1st time since 1968 TOM FOREMAN JR. AND AMANDA LEE MYERS The Associated Press BALTIMORE — National Guardsmen took up positions across the city and hundreds of volunteers swept broken glass and other debris from the streets Tuesday, the morning after riots erupted following the funeral of a black man who died in police custody. The streets were largely calm in the morning and into the afternoon, but authorities remained on edge against the possibility of another outbreak of looting, vandalism and arson. The city was under a 10 p.m.-to-5 a.m. curfew, all public schools were closed and the Baltimore Orioles canceled their Tuesday night game at Camden Yards. National Guardsmen in helmets with face shields surrounded City Hall, standing behind bicycle-rack barriers. “We’re not going to have another repeat of what happened last night,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vowed after a visit to a West Baltimore neighborhood where cars were burned and windows smashed. “We’re going to make sure we get Baltimore back on track.” Hogan said there are “a couple of thousand” National Guardsmen and police officers in Baltimore with more

on the way. The rioting was the worst such violence in the U.S. since the turbulent protests that broke out over the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed black 18-year-old who was shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, last summer. This is also the first time the National Guard has been called out to quell unrest in Baltimore since 1968, when some of the same neighborhoods burned for days after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. At the White House, President Obama called the deaths of several black men around the country at the hands of police “a slow rolling crisis.” But he added that there was “no excuse” for the violence in Baltimore and said the rioters should be treated as criminals. “They aren’t protesting. They aren’t making a statement. They’re stealing,” Obama said. As firefighters doused smoldering fires, political leaders and residents called the violence a tragedy for the city and lamented the damage done by the rioters to their own neighborhoods. The uprising started in West Baltimore on Monday afternoon, hours after the funeral for 25-year-old Freddie Gray, whose death has become the

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Maryland National Guardsmen patrol near downtown businesses in Baltimore on Tuesday, a day after looting and arson erupted following the funeral of Freddie Gray. Gray died from spinal injuries about a week after he was arrested and transported in a Baltimore Police Department van. latest flashpoint in the national debate over the police use of deadly force against black men. By midnight, the rioting had spread to East Baltimore and neighborhoods close to downtown and near the baseball stadium. Rioters set police cars and buildings on fire, looted a mall and liquor stores and hurled rocks, bottles and cinderblocks at police in riot gear. Police responded occasionally with pepper spray or cleared the streets by moving in tight formation, shoulder to shoulder. At least 20 officers were hurt, one person was critically injured in a fire, more than 200 adults and 34 juveniles were arrested, and nearly 150 cars were burned, police said. “They just outnumbered us and outflanked us,” Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said. “We needed to have more resources out there.” The governor had no immediate estimate of the damage. “I understand anger, but what we’re seeing isn’t

anger,” Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake lamented. “It’s disruption of a community. The same community they say they care about, they’re destroying. You can’t have it both ways.” On Tuesday morning, hundreds of volunteers helped shopkeepers clean up as helmeted officers blocked a stretch of North Avenue in the neighborhood where Gray was arrested. Hardware stores donated trash bags and brooms. With schools closed, Blanca Tapahuasco brought her three sons, ages 2 to 8, from another part of the city to help sweep the brick-and-pavement courtyard outside a looted CVS pharmacy. “We’re helping the neighborhood build back up,” she said. “This is an encouragement to them to know the rest of the city is not just looking on and wondering what to do.” CVS store manager Haywood McMorris said the destruction didn’t make sense: “We work here, man. This is where we

stand, and this is where people actually make a living.” The violence set off soulsearching among community leaders and others, with some suggesting the uprising was about more than race or the police department — it was about high unemployment, high crime, poor housing, broken-down schools and lack of opportunity in Baltimore’s inner-city neighborhoods. The city of 622,000 is 63 percent black. The mayor, state’s attorney, police chief and City Council president are black, as is 48 percent of the police force. “You look around and see unemployment. Filling out job applications and being turned down because of where you live and your demographic. It’s so much bigger than the police department,” said Robert Stokes, 36, holding a broom and a dustpan on a corner where some of the looting and vandalism took place. He added: “This place is a powder keg waiting to explode.”

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Choppers ferry injured in Nepal; new mudslide hits village BY KATY DAIGLE The Associated Press GORKHA, Nepal — Helicopters crisscrossed the mountains above a remote district Tuesday near the epicenter of the weekend earthquake in Nepal that killed more than 4,600 people, ferrying the injured and delivering emergency supplies. Officials said 250 villagers were feared missing in a new mudslide. Two helicopters brought in eight women from Ranachour village, two of them clutching babies and a third heavily pregnant. “There are many more injured people in my village,” said Sangita Shrestha, who was pregnant and visibly downcast as she got off the helicopter. She was quickly surrounded by Nepalese soldiers and policemen and ushered into a waiting van to be taken to a hospital. The little town of Gorkha, the district’s administrative and trading center, is being used as a staging post to get rescuers and supplies to those remote communities after Saturday’s magnitude-7.8 earthquake. Not far from the quake’s epicenter, 250 people were feared missing after a mudslide and avalanche on Tuesday, district official Gautam Rimal said. Heavy snow had been falling near the village, Ghodatabela, and the ground may have been loosened by the quake. Rimal said officials received initial reports of the disaster by phone but then lost contact. The village, about a 12-hour walk from the nearest town, is along a popular trekking route, but it was not clear if the missing included trekkers. Across central Nepal, including the capital of Kathmandu, hundreds of thousands of people were still living in the open without clean water or sanitation more than three days after the quake. It rained heavily in the city Tuesday, forcing people to find shelter wherever they could.

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Everest Base Camp, Nepal, is seen in on Tuesday. On Saturday, a large avalanche triggered by Nepal’s massive earthquake slammed into a section of the Mount Everest mountaineering base camp, killing a number of people and left others unaccounted for. Climber Azim Afif, who took this photograph, and his team of four others from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) all survived the avalanche. On Tuesday night, French rescuers freed a man from the ruins of a three-story Kathmandu hotel, one of a cluster near the main bus station. The man, identified as Rishi Khanal, was conscious and taken to a hospital, but no other information about him was released. In Gorkha, some women who came off the helicopters on Tuesday were grimacing and crying in pain and unable to walk or speak, in agony three days after being injured in the quake. Sita Karki winced when soldiers lifted her. Her broken and swollen legs had been tied together with crude wisps of hay twisted into a makeshift splint. “When the earthquake hit, a wall fell on me and knocked me down,” she said. “My legs are broken.” After an hour of dark clouds gathering, the wind kicked up in Gorkha and sheets of rain

began to pour down. Geoff Pinnock of the U.N.’s World Food Program was leading a convoy of trucks north toward the worst-affected areas when the rain began to pound, leaving them stuck. “This rain has caused a landslide that has blocked my trucks. I can maybe get one truck through and take a risk driving on the dirt, but I think we’ll have to hold the materials back to try to get them out tomorrow by helicopter,” he said. Aid workers who had reached the edges of the epicenter described entire villages reduced to rubble. “In some villages, about 90 percent of the houses have collapsed. They’re just flattened,” said Rebecca McAteer, an American physician who rushed to the quake zone from the distant Nepal hospital where she works. And yet, the timing of the

earthquake — near midday, when most rural people are working in the fields — meant most villagers were spared injuries when buildings collapsed, she said. So far, police say they have 373 confirmed deaths in Gorkha district. Most those injured, she added, were young people and the elderly, since most young men long ago left their villages in search of better-paying work. “The immediate need is getting support to where it’s needed, but there will be a lot of work rebuilding,” said McAteer, who was heading back soon to the center of the quake zone. Thomas Meier, an engineer with the International Nepal Fellowship who accompanied McAteer to the devastated villages, said the disaster’s aftermath would stretch long into the future. “This is a long-term emer-

gency,” he said. “This will need major attention for the next five years. People have nothing left.” Jamie McGoldrick, the U.N. resident coordinator in Kathmandu, told reporters that 8 million people had been affected by the quake, and that 1.4 million needed food assistance. The challenge is to reach them in rugged isolated villages. After flying by helicopter over the Kathmandu Valley, he noted the erratic path of the quake’s power. “Some areas on one ridge are completely untouched, on the other side it’s completely flattened,” he said. At Kathmandu airport, flights arrived with emergency aid and helicopters brought in both foreign trekkers and local villagers from quake-struck areas. Helicopters chartered by trekking companies reached the Langtang area, about 60 kilometers (40 miles) north of Kathmandu, a popular area for trekking — a key contributor to the country’s economy. Dave Gordon, from San Francisco, said he was in the area until Tuesday waiting for the rescue flight. “Cliffs came down, four or five porters were deceased, buried in the rock fall,” he said of the quake. “Trails are completely destroyed. People are stuck. They can’t get out. It was very bad.” The U.N. says it is releasing $15 million from its central emergency response fund for quake victims. The funds will allow international humanitarian groups to scale up operations and provide shelter, water, medical supplies and logistical services, U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said. Trucks carrying food were on their way to affected districts outside the hard-hit and densely populated Kathmandu Valley. Many of the ornate, historic buildings in Bhaktapur, a key tourist site just east of Kathmandu, were reduced to rubble. Residents began returning to collect whatever belongings they could.

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JOB FAIR FROM PAGE A1 Americas, Georgia Pacific, Columbia Police Department and SAFE Federal Credit Union were present during the fair. “Anyone who wants a job should be able to find one,” Bell said. He said apart from Santee-Lynches COG, S.C. Works partnered with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, the S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation Department and Palmetto Youth Connection to sponsor the event. He said computers were setup during the job fair so that applicants could upload resumés and cover letters as well as fill out online applications. This is the first year that the computers were brought to the event, Bell said.

TRIAL FROM PAGE A1 Scott’s mother then reportedly went to Brock’s home, followed by Jeffery Scott and his fiancé, April Jacobs. “There is conflicting testimony as to what occurred,” King wrote. “(Debra) Scott testified that Brock had a stick or club, which she tried to take from him … Testimony and a photo taken at the scene show that at some point (Jeffery) Scott retrieved a 12-gage shotgun from his vehicle. Testimony also shows that Scott put the gun down at some point and a fight ensued between Scott and (James) Brock, William Brock, Delonte Wright and Hudson,” the order said. At this point, James Brock and Wright testified Scott “began to wave the shotgun around in a threatening manner.”

Many of the people who attended the job fair were youths of the community who came to see what jobs were available. Arjere Walker, 22, and Nassir Manning, 17, visited the job fair as part of the Sumter YouthBuild program which teaches young people construction skills and helps them finish and continue secondary and post secondary education. YouthBuild instructor Brookie Spencer said students are brought to the event to find out about career opportunities in the county. Manning said he felt informed and motivated while attending the job fair. “It put me on the right path,” he said, “It’s got us thinking about the future.” Brandon Butler, 23, also with YouthBuild, said he has been applying for jobs for about two years with no luck.

William Brock, Wright and Hudson reportedly all ran inside the trailer, while (James) Brock remained outside. Witnesses said Melissa White, Brock’s mother, arrived at this time, and James Brock testified he felt Scott was verbally threatening him and his mother. Brock testified he was handed a pistol by Wright — something Wright denied, according to King’s order. Brock said Scott pointed the shotgun at his mother and then at him, at which time he shot Scott. Scott reportedly stumbled back to his vehicle and died at the scene. In denying the defense motion for immunity, King said that while much of what happened is in dispute, the defense failed to present “the greater weight of the evidence” as required by the standyour-ground statute, according to a South Caroli-

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He said he is interested in becoming a barber and a mechanic. “I like to fix cars. It’s something everybody needs,” Butler said. Butler said he is doubtful that he will find employment from attending the job fair but decided to attend anyway. In some cases, potential employees find the job search to be difficult, but employers sometimes run into issues as well. Jacklin Kee, a representative from Sumter Family Health Center, said people had been visiting the booth nonstop since the job fair started. She said the health center is looking to fill multiple positions that require licensed practical nurses but many of the people who stopped by the booth are certified nursing assistants. Kee said although the booth has seen

na Supreme Court ruling. King said in his order that what occurred at the scene of Scott’s death is disputed and unclear. “Brock contends that Scott threatened his mother and then pointed the shotgun at him … I do not find the testimony regarding the threat or the pointing of the shotgun credible,” King said. The defense failed to show James Brock was not “without fault in bringing on the confrontation,” an element necessary to claim self-defense, King said. The presiding judge cited “credible testimony that Brock sent for Scott to come to his house, and then he and three others attacked Scott with sticks and clubs.” The judge said Brock still is entitled to claim common law self-defense at trial despite the denial of immunity under the stand-yourground statute.

an excellent turnout, the health center is having a difficult time finding people with the right qualifications. Sumter Fire Department Battalion Chief Joey Duggan represented the City of Sumter and spoke with job fair attendees about the different positions with city departments. He said although the fire department does not have any open positions, he wanted to share what is required in order to work with the department. “We’re not looking for people who want jobs. We’re looking for people who want careers,” Duggan said. Another job fair will be held May 7 in Camden at the National Guard Armory. For more information about local employment, visit scworks.org or sumtersc.gov.

COUNCIL FROM PAGE A1 Some residents of the Robinwood neighborhood near the existing asphalt plant spoke in favor of the rezoning request, stating that they did not notice any harsh smells or loud noises coming from the facility. Many residents from the Linwood Plantation and Saddlebrook subdivisions near Carter’s land stated that the plant’s chemical emissions and distribution trucks could be damaging to the environment, the health of the people living in the surrounding neighborhoods and the roads. Council voted to deny Carter’s request to rezone with a majority vote; chairwoman Naomi Sanders was not present during the meeting and councilman James McCain did not vote in favor of the motion to deny the request. McCain said he did not vote in favor to deny the rezoning request because the plant has

to compete with other facilities in the region and using natural gas would help. Vice chairwoman Vivian Fleming-McGhaney said although there was a majority vote, the voice of the minority was heard. She said she understands that Carter has a need to use his land, and she hopes that he can find a more compatible use in the future. In other council news: • the county’s projected millage value for fiscal year 2016 increased to $290,000 per mil from $288,000 in the previous year. County Administrator Gary Mixon said although the projected millage value has increased from the previous year, it has decreased from the original projected value of $290,800; and • council voted to loan $225,000 from the county’s infrastructure fund to the Sumter County Airport project. McGhaney said the Federal Aviation Administration will reimburse the county, in the form of a grant, within the year.

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alifornians are experiencing their third year of drought. Headlines read: “Current California Drought Is Driest In State’s History; Scientists Fear ‘Megadroughts’ On Their Way.” “Global Warming Upped Heat Driving California’s Drought.” Then there are scientific claims such as, “There’s a rapidly growing body of scientific research finding that California is in the midst of its worst drought in over a millennium (and) global warming has made the drought worse.” A Stanford University study said, “Human-caused climate change helped fuel the current California drought.” One news outlet summarized the conclusions of a group of environmentalists this way: “California’s severe and ongoing drought is just a taste of the dry years to come, thanks to global warming.” Let’s examine a few drought facts. California experienced eight major droughts in the 20th century, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. They ranged from two years to as long as Walter nine years, such as that which Williams occurred from 1928 to 1937. In the previous century, there was the bitter drought of 1862-65, which was a catastrophe for the state of California — made worse by a smallpox epidemic. Scott Stine — professor of geography and environmental studies at California State University, East Bay — said that all of these modern droughts were minor compared with California’s ancient droughts of 850 to 1090 and 1140 to 1320. One wonders whether California Gov. Jerry Brown and his cadre of environmental extremists would attribute those ancient droughts to man-made global warming. A large part of California’s water problem has economic roots. Whenever there’s a shortage of anything — whether it’s water or seats at a baseball stadium — our first suspicion should be that the price is too low. California agriculture consumes about 80 percent of the state’s delivered water, and it has been exempted from many of California’s new restrictions. On top of that, agricultural water users pay a much lower price than residential users. In other words, California’s farmers are being heavily subsidized. The Imperial Valley, located in the southeastern part of the state, is geologically a desert. Nonetheless, its farmers grow large quantities of potatoes, cauliflower, sweet corn, broccoli and onions. These crops would not be produced without there being subsidized irrigation and other state and federal subsidies. I need someone to show me that there is such a desperate need for somewhere to grow potatoes, corn and other crops that we need to subsidize making a desert bloom. Western water is mostly controlled by the U.S. Congress and its Bureau of Reclamation. Through lobbying efforts, the Bureau of Reclamation is controlled by growers and other special interests. Water is distributed in California and other Western states not by market prices but by the political process. Agricultural interests have disproportionate political power. That means that agricultural interests receive taxpayer-financed handouts. California farmers argue that without federal and state government subsidies, crops could not be grown in desert areas. That’s a foolish, selfserving argument. If I were an Alaskan wanting to use government subsidies to build hothouses to grow navel oranges, I could use the same argument: Without government subsidies, I couldn’t grow navel oranges in Alaska. Some of California’s water conservation regulations are mindless. It is illegal for servers in bars, restaurants and cafeterias to serve water unless customers ask. The amount of water that people drink per day is a trivial part of total water consumption. Estimates vary, but each person consumes 80 to 100 gallons of water per day flushing toilets, bathing and for other residential purposes. Another California water conservation effort is “drought shaming.” That’s when vigilantes call water utility hotlines to snitch on their neighbors who are watering lawns, washing cars or filling pools. One wonders whether there might arise an anti-vigilante movement to punish the vigilantes. The bottom line for solving California’s water problem is that there needs to be a move toward a market-oriented method for the distribution of water. Government management has been a failure. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. © 2015 CREATORS.COM

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Did you research your opinions on race? This is for the lady who thinks that “Hands up, don’t shoot” is terrible to teach. I didn’t make that up. It seemed to be the black mantra after the events of Ferguson, Missouri. I am so glad that you wrote to the editor. I have been trying to understand what is going on in the mind of some blacks. I find some of what you wrote hard to believe, but I believe you believe it. You are right, they should “behave as respectable men.” Do you know for sure that what you wrote about “slave masters” is true or is it just something that you heard or read about? Do you know who your ancestors were past your grandparents? Do you know for sure how they were treated? Do you know that they were slaves or perhaps they were slave owners? Do you know about William Ellison Jr.? Google his name and read the first two entries, 1. William Ellison Jr. Wikipedia and 2. William Ellison biography, Latin American Studies. You may be surprised about a black slave owner from right here in Sumter County. I can tell that “Jim Crow in America” is important to many blacks as it is something that is almost always mentioned. When did that begin and when was it over, or do you believe it is still going on today? What was the Civil Rights Act about, and are blacks benefiting from it today? I love Proverbs in the Christian Bible. Here are some words of wisdom from the New Living translation. Proverbs 10:14, “Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites trouble.” 11:11 “Upright citizens bless a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.” 11:14 “Without wise leadership, a nation falls; with many counselors, there is safety.” Can you give me some quotes from the Koran/Quran

to back up your ideas? Maybe I can study what is important to you so I can understand you better. I have trouble with a black preacher who says “God damn America” or Muslims chanting “death to America.” JACQUELINE K. HUGHES Sumter

Organizations help ease pain during difficult time I would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to two fine professional organizations in Manning and Sumter. Dr. Wayne Morris and the entire staff at Morris Animal Clinic in Manning has shown love and care for our two dogs over the years that only a true animal lovers could do. Dr. Morris helped our pets in times of need and was instrumental in giving them a quality life. We lost both pets within four-and-a-half months, one with a liver condition, the other of old age. Our sincere thanks go out to him and his staff. I want to thank Mr. Bullock and his staff at Bullock funeral home in Sumter. We never had any dealings with pet cremations before losing our first dog, Carmel, on Dec. 8, 2014. Mr. Bullock personally drove to Dr. Morris’ office to get her, and we got her remains back the next day. The personal consideration, forethought and recognition of our beloved pet has touched us deeply. We lost Callie on April 20, 2015, and didn’t hesitate to call them again for the same great professional service. We miss our girls very much, but these two fine organizations and their staffs have helped ease the pain. Thank you. DAN AND PAT VARNER Manning

Equally apply money to recreational facilities in Lee The Lee County Council Budget and Ways Committee will begin to hold budget hearings in April 2015 to form the 2015-16 budget. The county has more than $4

million in their fund/slush bank account and a $350,000 2014-15 budget surplus. This will give citizens a chance to voice their concerns and priorities on how their tax dollars are spent. This will give citizens a chance to ask questions on how different departments operate and the decision making process of department directors. I have concerns and questions that the Parks and Recreations Dept. need to address. Why are there no summer programs and jobs for our children that would provide summer learning and a work ethic? Why has parks and recreations not formed a little league team for the children of the county? There are lot of children in this county that cannot afford or want to play Dixie baseball. Why was an outhouse type toilet built at Garrett Park which is a park in a black subdivision and a bathroom with running water torn down? Why would the county council expect our families to use facilities that have no running water or toilets that do not flush? They built a toilet with running water at Bishopville High football field and will build the same at the Bishopville tennis court. Is it because difference people use these facilities? These outhouses are unhealthy and are a way to promote the spread of diseases. Why do the Ashwood Park basketball court has grass growing through it, the swing sets have no swings and the seats in the dugouts are warped? Also, just to let you know they put an outhouse at that park, too. I wonder if the county council and their families will be using these outhouses. The only way anyone can degrade or treat you like second class citizens is if you allow them. God gave you free will and the ability to walk upright and that you should bow or kneel to no one. Frank Brent Millican, Jr. Woodrow, S.C.

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SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 7751852. AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 4945180. Al-Anon “Courage to Change” Support Group — Tuesday, 7 p.m., Alice Drive Baptist Church, Room 204, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Call Dian at (803) 316-0775 or Crystal at (803) 775-3587. 441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 4358085. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

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TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus

Haney at (803) 895-1252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: Sickle Cell Support Group — last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Bertha Willis at (803) 774-6181.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 659-2102. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346. Journey of Hope (for families members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, etc. Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m. Contact Kevin Johnson at (803) 778-0303.

SATURDAY MEETINGS: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group — 1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7. Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

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DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Cooler with rain and a t-storm

Early rain, then a shower or two

Warmer; an afternoon t-storm

Partly sunny and breezy

Pleasant with plenty of sunshine

Mostly sunny and nice

59°

50°

73° / 51°

69° / 49°

76° / 53°

81° / 56°

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 70%

Chance of rain: 55%

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 5%

NE 6-12 mph

NNE 4-8 mph

NW 4-8 mph

NNW 10-20 mph

NW 4-8 mph

SW 3-6 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 60/45 Spartanburg 60/46

Greenville 59/45

Columbia 60/51

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

Sumter 59/50

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 58/48

ON THE COAST

Charleston 66/53

Today: Rain and a thunderstorm; cooler in central parts. High 63 to 69. Thursday: Mostly cloudy; a shower or thunderstorm. High 69 to 75.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 61/46/r 59/39/pc 73/50/s 64/45/pc 75/53/s 89/62/s 72/57/pc 72/53/s 84/67/t 74/54/s 94/70/s 68/51/pc 73/56/s

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.97 76.65 75.00 98.27

24-hr chg -0.04 +0.12 none -0.34

Sunrise 6:35 a.m. Moonrise 4:13 p.m.

RIVER STAGES

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 69/48/pc 55/38/pc 78/53/s 61/46/c 80/55/s 85/62/pc 77/60/s 62/47/pc 81/61/c 68/48/pc 99/70/s 77/55/s 68/51/sh

Sunset Moonset

8:04 p.m. 4:06 a.m.

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Last

New

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 9.02 -0.18 19 4.54 -2.98 14 11.02 +0.75 14 3.95 -0.72 80 80.93 -0.33 24 17.76 -2.54

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

0.00" 2.60" 2.86" 17.33" 12.50" 14.15"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

71° 47° 78° 52° 93° in 1986 39° in 1993

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

Myrtle Beach 63/54

Manning 61/52

Today: Rain and a thunderstorm. Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph. Thursday: Warmer with a shower or thunderstorm. Winds west 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 61/52

Bishopville 60/51

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Thu.

High 6:24 a.m. 7:04 p.m. 7:11 a.m. 7:50 p.m.

Ht. 2.8 2.9 2.8 3.1

Low 1:01 a.m. 1:23 p.m. 1:51 a.m. 2:05 p.m.

Ht. 0.6 0.4 0.5 0.3

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 57/45/r 59/45/r 62/48/r 66/55/r 66/55/r 66/53/r 61/45/r 61/48/r 60/51/r 60/50/r 71/52/r 64/51/r 65/50/r

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 64/44/t 71/47/pc 74/49/t 75/55/t 66/52/r 73/53/t 69/47/r 73/50/t 74/51/t 72/51/t 64/51/r 69/51/t 69/51/r

City Florence Gainesville Gastonia Goldsboro Goose Creek Greensboro Greenville Hickory Hilton Head Jacksonville, FL La Grange Macon Marietta

Today Hi/Lo/W 61/52/r 81/59/t 60/45/r 68/51/r 65/53/r 65/47/r 59/45/r 62/46/r 68/56/r 80/57/t 65/47/r 64/46/r 60/46/r

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 72/51/t 76/54/s 69/47/r 67/51/r 73/53/t 67/48/r 69/47/t 66/46/t 74/58/pc 75/54/s 74/48/pc 73/47/pc 68/45/pc

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 59/44/r 66/55/r 63/54/r 60/52/r 66/55/r 67/49/r 59/45/r 63/48/r 68/53/r 60/46/r 64/53/r 65/53/r 64/46/r

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 66/44/t 72/54/t 70/54/t 72/52/t 74/56/t 67/49/r 70/47/r 69/50/r 76/53/pc 69/48/t 73/53/t 68/51/t 66/47/r

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

dents should see their The City of Sumter will accept school guidance counselors applications for its Summer for applications and income Youth Employment Programs guidelines or pick up an apthrough May 8. Students Applications accepted for Summer plication 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., ages 14-15 will work in city Youth Employment Monday-Friday, from the Libgovernment and students erty Center, 12 W. Liberty St., age 16 through high school Office H. Call Carolet Thomwill work in the Co-Op Proas at (803) 774-1652 or Clargram for local businesses. Students must live in the city ence Gaines at (803) 7741649. limits and meet income requirements set by HUD. Stu-

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See details a See at www.boykinacs.com ARIES (March 21-April 19): The test will EUGENIA LAST be to bring about the changes necessary to fulfill your dreams without upsetting someone you’re close to. Think outside the box and you’ll find an arrangement that will satisfy you and the ones you love.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take control and stay within budget. Don’t feel the need to make an impulsive move based on an overrated opinion someone offers. Share your thoughts and be ready to compensate for anyone who falls short of his or her obligations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Offer help because you want to, not because you want something. Be up-front about the way you think and what you expect to gain by offering your services. Emotional blackmail will be used to coerce you in to doing something. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ask for help and you will receive it. A chance to make a professional change looks promising. Higher income is what you should be aiming for. An emotional situation that concerns you can be resolved. Make decisions based on your needs. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Research an offer before you decide to move forward. A new acquaintance will take advantage of your generosity and gullibility. Don’t sign anything that will leave you financially liable. Someone you deal with has a hidden agenda. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a different approach to an old idea and you will hit the jackpot. Face a situation that concerns you and don’t back down until you get the response you want. The events that

unfold will turn out to be a blessing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Volunteering for a cause you believe in will lead to a new opportunity. Don’t let your emotions get involved when you face a tough decision. Keep an open mind as well as a tight hold on your money and possessions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A professional opening will give you the chance to use all your skills to the fullest. Present what you can offer in a creative and unique way. Standing out in the crowd should be your goal if you want to leave a lasting impression. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Initiate changes that will bring you closer to your personal goal. Don’t let someone’s emotional manipulation stop you from following through with plans. Face dilemmas head-on and keep moving forward.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 TUESDAY

POWERBALL SATURDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

7-9-14-29-34 PowerUp: 2

21-33-35-38-45 Powerball: 12; Powerplay: 2

numbers not available at press time

PICK 3 TUESDAY

PICK 4 TUESDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE MONDAY

3-3-9 and 7-2-1

6-4-1-8 and 6-3-9-2

2-20-22-29-45 ; Lucky Ball 6

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put original plans into play. A deal or proposal will bring high returns. A new position will give you the freedom to expand your interests and will also help to improve your personal life. Speak up and make things happen. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do whatever it takes to get ahead. Act quickly to secure a position that becomes available. Love is on the rise. Show someone special how romantic you can be. Make arrangements to follow through with a commitment you made. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be confused by all the choices you face. Anticipate the outcome of each and narrow your options down quickly. Don’t let anyone push you in a direction that doesn’t suit you. Let your past experiences help you now.

Pam Cody shares a photo she took at this year’s Carolina Cup.

SECTION

Pacquiao says he’ll knock out Mayweather PACQUIAO

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015

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

PREP SOFTBALL

Beatson leads by example LMA pitcher tosses 4-hitter, sets up lone run for 1-0 win BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com The difference in the first meeting between the Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning Academy softball teams proved to be errors – four by the Lady Swampcats to be exact. “Both teams had four hits, but with the errors, they came on the better end that day,” LMA head coach Maria Rowland said. On Tuesday, it was the Lady Swampcats’ turn. Courtney Beatson tossed a 4-hit shutout and her 1-out double in the third inning wound up producing the game’s lone run on a Wilson Hall throwing error as LMA earned a 1-0 victory at Patriot Park SportsPlex. The Lady Swampcats improved to 20-7 overall and 4-3 in SCISA Region II-3A while the Lady Barons fell to 18-5 and 5-2. “We have to be in control of our own destiny,” Rowland said. “We have to continue to drop our (number of) errors,

continue to execute the little things and continue to hit our spots pitching. “I feel like if we can do those things, then we have a chance to be very successful.” The Lady ‘Cats managed to put everything together on Tuesday. LMA made two errors, but played solid defense the rest of the way with neither mistake coming back to haunt it. Meanwhile Beatson was nearly flawless. She struck out just one, but walked none and allowed no more than one hit in any inning. In fact, no Wilson Hall player ever reached second base as Beatson and the LMA defense were able to eliminate the lead runner in three innings and stay out of any serious trouble. She also seemingly got stronger as the game went on and retired the last seven batters she faced, including setting down the side in order the last two innings. “I was trying to throw the

KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM

Laurence Manning Academy’s Courtney Beatson tossed a 4-hit shutout in a 1-0 victory over Wilson Hall on SEE BEATSON, PAGE B3 Tuesday at Patriot Park SportsPlex.

PREP BASEBALL

PRO FOOTBALL

Sumter, others open postseason Winston BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com The Sumter High School baseball team will begin defense of its 4A state title on Thursday when it travels to Lexington to face River Bluff at 7 p.m. Sumter is one of four local SCHSL schools with baseball teams in their respective state playoffs which begin on both Thursday and Friday. There are three local softball teams who made the playoffs. The Gamecocks, 10-11 on the season are the No. 3 team in the District VIII tournament, which is a 4-team, double-elimination tournament. River Bluff is the No. 2 seed. Summerville is the No. 1 seed and will play host to No. 4 Stratford today. The winners and losers form

LOCAL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Today SCISA Boys Tennis 3A Hammond at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m.

1A Carvers Bay at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Lake View, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday SCHSL Baseball 4A Sumter at River Bluff, 7 p.m.

Friday SCHSL Baseball 3A Lakewood at Berkeley, 6:30 p.m.

1A Green Sea-Floyds at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Latta, 5:30 p.m.

SCISA 3A Heathwood Hall at Wilson Hall (DH), 4 p.m. Porter Gaud at LMA (DH), 5 p.m.

Softball 3A Manning at Hanahan, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday will face off on Saturday. The championship round is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6. Lakewood earned the No. 4 seed from Region VI in the 3A playoffs. The 7-15 Gators will travel to Moncks Corner on Friday to take on Berkeley, the No. 1 seed in the District VIII tournament. The

2A Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee (DH), 5 p.m.

other first-round matchup will have No. 3 Swansea playing at No. 2 St. James. The winners and losers will meet on Monday with the championship round set for Friday, May 8. East Clarendon and Scott’s Branch will both be competing in the 1A state playoffs. EC, 14-5, is the No. 1

seed in the District VII tournament and will play host to Green Sea-Floyds at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The other first-round pairing will have No. 3 Military Magnet at No. 2 Branchville. Scott’s Branch is the No. 4 seed in the District VIII tournament and will play at No. 1 Latta at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The other pairing will have No. 3 Academic Magnet playing at Branchville. In the softball playoffs, defending 1A state runner-up East Clarendon is the No. 1 seed in the District VII tournament. The Lady Wolverines, 14-1, play host to Carvers Bay on Thursday at 6 p.m. The other first-round matchup will have No. 3 Allendale-Fairfax playing at No. 2 Military Magnet.

SEE POSTSEASON, PAGE B3

to Bucs to start 2015 NFL draft BY BARRY WILNER The Associated Press NEW YORK — The NFL draft heads to Chicago this year, with the top overall choice in our mock draft not planning to be on hand. No matter: Tampa Bay will already have let its selection know when the crowd in the Windy City gets, WINSTON uh, wind of the pick. Barring trades, a mock look at Thursday night’s first round: 1. TAMPA BAY (2-14)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

PREP GOLF

QB uncertainty abounds for ACC Atlantic Division teams

WH wins SCISA 3A state title

BY AARON BEARD The Associated Press It was easy to spot all the quarterback uncertainty during the spring for Atlantic Division teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference. It starts with the health of Deshaun Watson at Clemson and how Florida State will replace Jameis Winston. But the questions extend beyond the two teams who have finished alone atop the division for three straight seasons, whether due to personnel

loss at Boston College, injury at Louisville or a new scheme at Syracuse. Watson is a potential allWATSON ACC star after an impressive freshman season, but he’s recovering from surgery for a torn knee ligament. The injury kept him out of the bowl win against Oklahoma, then limited his spring activity

SEE ATLANTIC, PAGE B3

FROM STAFF REPORTS CONWAY – The Wilson Hall Barons varsity boys golf team ran away with the SCISA 3A state title on Tuesday, shooting a 293 for a 2-day score of 600 to claim the championship by 20 strokes over second-place Hammond at the The Hackler Course on the campus of Coastal Carolina University. It is the seventh state title in school history for Wilson Hall with the others coming in 2001, 2000, 1995, 1991, 1989 and 1970. The Skyhawks shot a

620 followed by PorterGaud in third place with a 636 and Thomas Sumter Academy in fourth with a 646. Christian Salzer led the Barons with a 146 (77-69) followed by Grier Schwartz (76-74) and Coker Lowder (77-73) at 150. Walker Jones finished with a 154 (77-77) and Easton Ward had a 158 (80-78). Tyler Gray led the Generals with a 148 (75-73) followed by James Bracewell with a 160 (79-81). More information will be available later in the week.

Player character and behavior should be even more of a deciding issue in this year’s draft. The Bucs, desperate for a quarterback, say they are convinced the guy they choose is not a bad apple and is a great prospect. JAMEIS WINSTON, QB FLORIDA STATE

2. TENNESSEE TITANS (2-14) Do the Titans also go QB, or pull the trigger on a trade with someone eager to move up to get one? Hard to believe they see sixth-rounder Zach Mettenberger as the real deal, but they also love this crop’s top defensive player, Leonard Williams. Barring a deal ... MARCUS MARIOTA, QB, OREGON

3. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (3-13) The Jaguars are going defense here no matter who goes in the first two slots. And that

SEE MOCK DRAFT, PAGE B5

SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015

GIRLS ROUNDUP

TSA’s offense explodes in 15-5 win over OP DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy’s varsity softball team got offensive contributions across the board in a 15-5 rout of Orangeburg Prep in five innings on Tuesday at the Lady Generals field. Jordan Morris had a grand slam and five runs batted in while Logan Morris belted three homers, including an inside-the-park dinger, and had four RBI. Emily DeMonte had a homer, a triple and three RBI while Hayley Hawkins, Carmen Sylvester and Victoria Bundy each drove in a run. Josie Reed had two hits and scored three times for TSA while Taylor Knudson walked three times and scored three runs. DeMonte struck out six in two innings of work on the mound while Jordan Morris pitched the other three frames. The Lady Generals face Calhoun Academy on Thursday. SUMTER 9 LAKEWOOD 1

Anna Copeland went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three runs batted in to lead Sumter High School to a 9-1 victory over Lakewood on Monday at the LHS field. Tara Rhodes was 4-for-4 with an RBI for the Lady Gamecocks while Chelsie Logan was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI, Brooke Gentele was 3-for-5 with a double and Hannah Bettencourt was 2-for-5 with a triple and an RBI. Bettencourt picked up the win in the circle with five strikeouts.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL SUMTER 17 LAKEWOOD 0 Sumter High School defeated Lakewood 17-0 on Monday at the LHS field. Sarah Richardson led SHS offensively, going 2-for-2 with two RBI. Raven Williams

had two hits and an RBI, Erin McCaffrey was 2-for-3 with a triple and Gabby Kirkman had an inside-the-park home run with two RBI. Katy Murray was the winning pitcher.

VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD SUMTER WINS MEET

Tiarra Abrams won three events to lead Sumter High School to an easy victory in the Sumter School District meet on Friday at the Crestwood High track. Abrams won the high jump, the 100-meter low hurdles and the 400 intermediate hurdles. Sumter won with 81 points. Crestwood finished with 21 and Lakewood had 8. FIRST-PLACE FINISHERS Crestwood: Taylor Abrams 200. Sumter: Dae’Shondra Stephens discus, shot put; Ars’Breanna Tyler 100, long jump; Kadejuha Kennedy triple jump; Tiarra Abrams, high jump, 100 hurdles, 400 hurdles; Tiana Peoples 400; 4x100 relay (Kennedy, Tyler, Raven Pringle, Victoria Webster). SECOND-PLACE FINISHERS Crestwood: Timera Johnson 400; Fatima Dunn 400 hurdles. Lakewood: Taja Radolph shot put; Morgan Brunson 100 hurdles Sumter: Webster 100, 200; Amber Jones discus; Anissa Brayboy triple jump; Dominique Ishman high jump; Kennedy long jump. THIRD-PLACE FINISHERS Crestwood: Taylor Abrams 100, long jump; Tashiba Lampkin high jump, 400. Sumter: Kendra Alfred discus; Pringle 200; Jones shot put; Brinee Scott – 100 hurdles, 400 hurdles.

VARSITY SOCCER LAKEWOOD 3 EAU CLAIRE 0 COLUMBIA – Vannia Moreno Gil picked up second hat trick of the season and scored all of Lakewood’s goals in a 3-0 victory over Eau Claire 3-0 on Monday The Lady Gators, who improved to 6-8 overall and 2-5 in the region, will travel to Marlboro County on Thursday at 6 p.m. for the regular season finale.

Knights fall 13-3 in season finale

DUTCH FORK 3 SUMTER 2

IRMO – Sumter High School fell to 10-11 with a 3-2 loss to Dutch Fork on Monday at the DF field. Jordan Holladay hit a 2-run home run for the Gamecocks. Javon Martin and Donnie Brownlee both had two hits. Britton Beatson started and pitched three shutout innings with five strikeouts. Drew Hankins took the loss, allowing two earned runs. LAKEWOOD 8 GRAY COLLEGIATE 7

Ryan Taylor had a walkoff RBI single to lead Lakewood High School to an 8-7

victory over Gray Collegiate Academy on Monday at the LHS field. Taylor also had four RBI. Kyle Chandler was 2-for-3 with a double and a home run for the Gators. Tabien Butler pitched two innings to pick up the win.

JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER SUMTER 3 SOUTH FLORENCE 1 FLORENCE – Sumter improved to 9-3 on the year with a 3-1 victory over South Florence on Tuesday at the SFHS field. Evan Moxley had one unassisted goal for the Gamecocks and Blake Drown had the other two goals, both assisted by Moxley. SHS travels to Carolina Forest on Thursday.

VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD SUMTER WINS MEET Sumter High School won the Sumter School District meet on Friday at the Crestwood High track.

The Gamecocks won with 73 followed by Crestwood with 58 and Lakewood with 24.

FIRST-PLACE FINISHERS Crestwood: Tyriq Gadson 400; Anthony Hill 200, triple jump; Carl Benjamin 400 hurdles; Julius Pierson 100; Chris Roberts 800; James Brailsford high jump. Sumter: Pressley Harvin, shot put, discus; Ky’Jon Tyler long jump; Takoda Spann 1,600; Champ Newman pole vault; 4x400 relay (Tobias Favor, Rodney Pitts, Colin Washington; Tyler); 4x100 relay (Favor, Pitts, Washington, Tyler); 4x800 relay (Favor, Stacey Shaw, Spann, Tyren Horace). SECOND-PLACE FINISHERS Crestwood: Seth Baron 400; 4x400 relay (Dajour Neal, Bakari Choice, Benjamin, Hill); 4x100 relay (Pierson, Benjamin, Donald Rutledge, Hill); 4x800 relay (Roberts, Eric Caldwell, Wilfredo Anderson, Jahzire Morales). Lakewood: Ralph Singleton shot put; Asante English 110 hurdles; Terry Singleton 200; Rashemel Bannister high jump. Sumter: Kalip Franklin 110 hurdles, 400 hurdles, triple jump; Troy Brayboy discus; Pitts long jump; Tyler 100; Zachary Delaney 1,600, pole vault; Favor 800. THIRD-PLACE FINISHERS Crestwood: Neal 400; Baron 200; Michael Huffman discus. Lakewood: Deon Cole shot put; Lamonte Dudley 110 hurdles; Tyreek Brown 1,600; 4x400 relay (Drequan Bess, English, Isaiah Dumas, Dajon Howard); 4X100 relay (Terry Singleton, Khafari Buffalo, Tyshon Johnson, Jamal Cowell). Sumter: Horace 400 hurdles; Franklin long jump; Washington 100; Shaw 800; Ben Austin pole vault; Anthony Rogers triple jump; Pitts high jump.

MLB ROUNDUP

Cueto dominates Brewers again, Reds hit 3 homers in 4-2 victory CINCINNATI — Johnny Cueto gave up three hits over eight innings during his latest dominant performance against the Milwaukee Brewers, and Brandon Phillips had a two-run homer Tuesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 victory over the worst team in the majors. Joey Votto and Marlon Byrd added solo homers off Kyle Lohse (1-4) as the Reds clinched the series. Half of their 10 wins this season have come against Milwaukee. The Brewers fell to 4-17, the worst start by a National League team in 18 years, according to STATS. The 1997 Cubs had an identical record. The 2010

Orioles were the last team in the majors to open a season 4-17. Cueto (2-2) gave up homers to Aramis Ramirez and Ryan Braun as he got his sixth straight win over the Brewers. He’s 9-3 career against Milwaukee, including 8-0 in 11 career starts at Great American Ball Park. AMERICAN LEAGUE ROYALS 11 INDIANS 5 CLEVELAND — Kendry Morales’ three-run homer capped a six-run seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 11-5 on Tuesday night. Kansas City’s big inning came after Cleveland had

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO 11 a.m. - Professional Golf: Asian Tour Indonesian Masters Final Round from Jakarta, Indonesia (GOLF). 1 p.m. – College Football: Arkansas Red-White Spring Game from Fayetteville, Ark. (ESPNU). 1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Tampa Bay at New York Yankees or Detroit at Minnesota (MLB NETWORK). 2:40 p.m. – International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match – Chelsea vs. Leicester (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Jr./Manny Pacquiao Press Conference from Las Vegas (ESPN). 4 p.m. – PGA Golf: WGC-Match Play Championship Round-Robin Matches from San Francisco (GOLF). 5:30 p.m. – Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby Draw from Louisville, Ky. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. - Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – Women’s College Gymnastics: Super Six Team Finals from Fort Worth, Texas (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Kennesaw State at Auburn (SEC NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Washington at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Five – Brooklyn at Atlanta (TNT). 7:30 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Seven – Detroit at Tampa Bay (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at St. Louis (ESPN). 8 p.m. – International Soccer: CONCACAF Champions League Final Second Leg Match – America vs. Montreal (FOX SPORTS 2, UNIVISION). 8:30 p.m. – Women’s College Gymnastics: NCAA Individual Finals from Fort Worth, Texas (ESPNU). 9:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Five – Portland at Memphis (TNT).

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press

taken a 5-3 lead on Brandon Moss’ three-run homer in the sixth. MONDAY BRAVES 8 NATIONALS 4 ATLANTA — Based on the intensity shown in the season’s first game between NL East rivals Washington and Atlanta, the remaining 18 games in the season series could be interesting. Kelly Johnson homered and drove in three runs, Eric Stults pitched 6 1-3 strong innings and the Braves beat Washington 8-4 on Monday night to give the Nationals their sixth straight loss.

From wire reports

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Pct .600 .550 .550 .474 .450

GB – 1 1 21/2 3

L 6 6 9 11 12

Pct .700 .684 .471 .421 .333

GB – 1/2 41/2 51/2 7

L 7 10 11 12 12

Pct .632 .474 .421 .400 .368

GB – 3 4 41/2 5

MONDAY’S GAMES

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Kansas City at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 6:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, ppd., public safety Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Houston at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Tampa Bay (Smyly 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 2-1), 1:05 p.m. Detroit (Greene 3-1) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 0-4), 1:10 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 2-0) at San Diego (Cashner 1-3), 3:40 p.m. Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at Cleveland (Salazar 2-0), 6:10 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 0-2) at Boston (Porcello 1-2), 6:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 1-1) at Baltimore (U.Jimenez 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Seattle (F.Hernandez 3-0) at Texas (W.Rodriguez 0-0), 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 2-1) at Oakland (Hahn 1-1), 10:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Toronto at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W New York 15 Atlanta 10 Miami 8 Philadelphia 8 Washington 7 CENTRAL DIVISION W St. Louis 12 Chicago 11 Pittsburgh 11 Cincinnati 9 Milwaukee 4 WEST DIVISION W Los Angeles 12 Colorado 11 San Diego 11 Arizona 8 San Francisco 8

Atlanta 2, Brooklyn 2 April 19: Atlanta 99, Brooklyn 92 April 22: Atlanta 96, Brooklyn 91 April 25: Brooklyn 91, Atlanta 83 April 27: Brooklyn 120, Atlanta 115, OT April 29: Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7 p.m. May 1: Atlanta at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, May 3: Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBA Cleveland 4, Boston 0 Chicago 3, Milwaukee 2 April 18: Chicago 103, Milwaukee 91 April 20: Chicago 91, Milwaukee 82 April 23: Chicago 113, Milwaukee 106, 2OT April 25: Milwaukee 92, Chicago 90 April 27: Milwaukee 94, Chicago 88 April 30: Chicago at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. x-May 2: Milwaukee at Chicago, TBA Washington 4, Toronto 0

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Golden State 4, New Orleans 0 Houston 3, Dallas 1 April 18: Houston 118, Dallas 108 April 21: Houston 111, Dallas 99 April 24: Houston 130, Dallas 128 April 26: Dallas 121, Houston 109 April 28: Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m. x-April 30: Houston at Dallas, 7 or 8 p.m. x-May 2: Dallas at Houston, TBA San Antonio 2, L.A. Clippers 2 April 19: L.A. Clippers 107, San Antonio 92 April 22: San Antonio 111, L.A. Clippers 107, OT April 24: San Antonio 100, L.A. Clippers 73 April 26: L.A. Clippers 114, San Antonio 105 April 28: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. April 30: L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 9 or 9:30 p.m. x-May 2: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TBA Memphis 3, Portland 1 April 19: Memphis 100, Portland 86 April 22: Memphis 97, Portland 82 April 25: Memphis 115, Portland 109 April 27: Portland 99, Memphis 92 April 29: Portland at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. x-May 1: Memphis at Portland, 10 or 10:30 p.m. x-May 3: Portland at Memphis, TBA

SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7)

Kansas City 6, Cleveland 2 Boston 6, Toronto 5 N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 1 Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, ppd., public safety Seattle 3, Texas 1 Detroit 5, Minnesota 4 Houston 9, San Diego 4

L 5 9 12 12 13

Pct .750 .526 .400 .400 .350

GB – 41/2 7 7 8

L 6 7 9 10 16

Pct .667 .611 .550 .474 .200

GB – 1 2 31/2 9

L 7 8 10 11 12

Pct .632 .579 .524 .421 .400

GB – 1 2 4 41/2

MONDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati 9, Milwaukee 6 N.Y. Mets 3, Miami 1 Atlanta 8, Washington 4 Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh 0 Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 1 Colorado 5, Arizona 4 Houston 9, San Diego 4 L.A. Dodgers 8, San Francisco 3

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Houston at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee (Garza 1-3) at Cincinnati (Leake 0-1), 12:35 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 2-0) at San Diego (Cashner 1-3), 3:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 4-0) at Miami (Latos 0-3), 7:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 1-2) at Atlanta (A.Wood 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Cole 3-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0), 8:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Harang 2-1) at St. Louis (C.Martinez 2-0), 8:15 p.m. Colorado (Lyles 2-1) at Arizona (Collmenter 1-3), 9:40 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 3-0), 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

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

NHL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

AMERICAN LEAGUE W New York 12 Boston 11 Tampa Bay 11 Baltimore 9 Toronto 9 CENTRAL DIVISION W Detroit 14 Kansas City 13 Chicago 8 Minnesota 8 Cleveland 6 WEST DIVISION W Houston 12 Los Angeles 9 Seattle 8 Oakland 8 Texas 7

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BOYS ROUNDUP

LAMAR – Crestwood’s varsity baseball team ended its season on Tuesday with a 13-3 loss to Lamar in six innings in a makeup game at the Silver Fox field. TreQuan Joe was 3-for-4 with a run scored for the Knights while Colin Kramer was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Chris Tention took the loss on the mound.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

N.Y. Rangers vs. Washington April 30: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. May 2: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 12:30 p.m. May 4: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. May 6: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. x-May 8: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. x-May 10: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, TBD x-Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBD (May 12, if Detroit wins) OR (May 13, if Tampa Bay wins) If Tampa Bay wins Montreal vs. Tampa Bay May 1: Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7 p.m. May 3: Tampa Bay at Montreal, 6 p.m May 6: Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. May 7: Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. x-May 9: Tampa Bay at Montreal, TBD x-May 12: Montreal at Tampa Bay, TBD x-May 14: Tampa Bay at Montreal, TBD If Detroit wins Montreal vs. Detroit May 1: Detroit at Montreal 7 p.m. May 3: Detroit at Montreal 6 p.m. May 5: Montreal at Detroit 7 p.m. May 7: Montreal at Detroit 7 p.m. x-May 9: Detroit at Montreal, TBD x-May 11: Montreal at Detroit, TBD x-May 13: Detroit at Montreal, TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago vs. Minnesota May 1: Minnesota at Chicago, 9:30 p.m. May 3: Minnesota at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. May 5: Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. May 7: Chicago at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. x-May 9: Minnesota at Chicago, TBD x-May 11: Chicago at Minnesota,TBD x-May 13: Minnesota at Chicago, TBD Anaheim vs. Calgary April 30: Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m. May 3: Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. (May 5, if Tampa wins) OR (May 6, if Detroit wins) May 8: Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 10: Calgary at Anaheim, TBD x-Tuesday, May 12: Anaheim at Calgary, TBD x-Thursday, May 14: Calgary at Anaheim, TBD

TRANSACTIONS The Associated Press BASEBALL

American League NEW YORK YANKEES — Recalled RHP Chase Whitley from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Optioned INF Gregorio Petit to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Recalled RHP A.J. Cole from Syracuse (IL). Optioned RHP Rafael Martin to Syracuse. American Association LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed LHP Moises Melendez. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed OF Matty Johnson. Can-Am League SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Signed RHP Jamie Walczak, RHP Jason Postill and 1B Kenny Bryant. TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Signed OF Jon Smith and OF Sasha LaGarde.

FOOTBALL

National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Exercised their fifthyear option on CB Stephon Gilmore. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Exercised their fifth-year options on CB Dre Kirkpatrick and G Kevin Zeitler. DENVER BRONCOS — Waived LB Quanterus Smith. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed RB Maurice Jones-Drew to a one-day contract and announced his retirement. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Agreed to terms with president Mark Donovan on a contract extension. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Announced DE Dion Jordan was suspended for the 2015 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. TENNESSEE TITANS — Exercised their fifth-year option on WR Kendall Wright. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed QB James Franklin and DE R.J. Roberts. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed OL Corey Lewis.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reassigned G Philipp Grubauer to Hershey (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Toronto D Viktor Loov two games for receiving a match penalty for an illegal check to the head of an opponent during an April 26 game.

LACROSSE

National Lacrosse League BUFFALO BANDITS — Activated G Davide Diruscio from injured reserve. Placed G Kurtis Wagar on the retired list.

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BEATSON FROM PAGE B1 ball hard inside and get some foul balls and work the count a little,” Beatson said. “I knew I had to focus on hitting my spots because it was a close game. That was mainly what I tried to do and let my defense back me up.” She helped her own cause in a big way in the third inning with a 1-out double. Hannah Hodge followed with a sacrifice bunt attempt and wound up at first when the Lady Barons tried to get courtesy runner Taylor Lee at third. She got back, and Abbie Beard’s ensuing sacrifice bunt was thrown low to first base and got behind the defense just far enough for Lee to score the go-ahead run. Wilson Hall starter Holly Scott limited the damage, though, with a popup that was turned into a double play with the next batter. Scott, who also went the distance and struck out nine, got out of a 2-on, no-out jam in the top of the seventh as well to keep the Lady Barons within striking distance. “She’s one of the most mentally tough players I’ve ever coached,” Wilson Hall head coach Teresa Alexander said of Scott. “She

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Wilson Hall starter Holly Scott throws during the Barons 1-0 loss to rival Laurence Manning Academy on Tuesday. doesn’t get rattled and sticks with the game plan and that’s why we’re able to get out of a lot of sticky situations.” WH couldn’t overcome a rough offensive day, however, as four different Lady Barons collected a single hit each and the team stranded five total runners. “We hit the ball hard, but right at people, so a lot of

credit goes to their defense and the way they played,” Alexander said. “It was a well-played game on both sides. We’re disappointed with the outcome, but not disappointed in how we played. It came down to one big hit by them and they were able to capitalize on it.” The Lady Swampcats had five hits on the day, including three by Maggie Eppley.

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Sumter High’s Britton Beatson and the rest of the Gamecocks open the playoffs and their 4A title defense on Thursday at 7 p.m. when they travel to Lexington to take on River Bluff High School. SHS is one of four local schools in the SCHSL baseball state playoffs which begin on Thursday and Friday for all classifications.

POSTSEASON FROM PAGE B1 Scott’s Branch is the No. 3 seed in the District V tournament. The 4-9 Lady Eagles will travel to Lake View on Thursday for a 5:30 p.m. contest. The other contest will have No. 1 Bamberg-Ehrhardt playing host to Burke. Manning is the No. 4 seed in the District VIII tournament of the 3A playoffs. The Lady Monarchs will play at Hanahan on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The other firstround game will be played on Friday with No. 3 Airport playing at No. 2 North Myrtle Beach. In the SCISA baseball playoffs, Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning Academy will play host to double-

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Wilson Hall’s Hannah Jordan, left, dives back to first base as Sarah Herbert receives the throw during the Lady Swampcats’ 1-0 victory on Tuesday at Patriot Park SportsPlex.

ATLANTIC FROM PAGE B1 while the team broke in new co-offensive coordinators. “He was able to do a lot this spring from a football standpoint, drill work and things like that, throwing,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. “I really just basically had him with me the whole time when we would do our competitive team stuff, so he had to really mentally stay sharp.” The Seminoles spent the spring preparing for life after Winston, the Heisman Trophy winner and possible top overall NFL draft pick. Rising junior Sean Maguire won a start against Clemson last year when Winston was suspended, and led the spring race as FSU’s most experienced quarterback. But he had an up-and-down spring game to head into the offseason. “We’ve got to play better around him,” coach Jimbo Fisher said afterward, “but he has to play a little better, too.” The questions linger elsewhere in the division. Louisville is waiting for starter Will Gardner to get healthy after missing spring drills after knee surgery. The Cardinals spent the spring looking at Reggie Bonnafon (who started after Gardner’s injury), Kyle Bolin (who started the bowl after Bonnafon was hurt) and Penn State transfer Tyler Ferguson. BC lost the nation’s top rushing quarterback in Tyler Murphy. And at Syracuse, dual-threat starter Terrel Hunt is learning a new offense under coordinator Tim Lester. That leaves only North Carolina State and Wake Forest with healthy returning starters running the same offense. The Wolfpack had a big first year with Florida transfer Jacoby Brissett, who helped Dave Doeren’s team have a five-win improvement from the previous year. The Demon Deacons are hoping for growth from John Wolford, who set numerous program freshman

records in coach Dave Clawson’s first year and ran with the first team again during spring practices. A look at the focus for each team in the Atlantic Division during spring drills or headed into the summer:

len Samuels had 93 total yards as a running and receiving threat. SYRACUSE

The team lost eight defensive starters and its top five tacklers. Marqez Hodge moved out of middle linebacker and

coach Scott Shafer said Zaire Franklin is there “running the show for us now.” Shafer said nose tackle Kayton Samuels was the spring’s most improved defensive player. WAKE FOREST

The focus was an offense

headers in the 3A quarterfinal best-of-3 series on Friday. Wilson Hall, the defending state champion, will face Heathwood Hall beginning at 4 p.m. at Baron Field. Heathwood swept Augusta Christian on Monday. LMA, the defending state runner-up, will play host Porter-Gaud beginning at 5 p.m. at Tucker Belangia Diamond. Those teams split the first two games of their opening-round series on Monday. Robert E. Lee Academy, the defending 2A state champion, will play host to Pee Dee Academy beginning at 4 p.m. REL swept Dillon Christian on Monday, while Pee Dee swept St. Andrew’s.

that ranked last nationally in yardage (216.2) and next to last scoring (14.8). The Demon Deacons still need to find explosive playmakers, though coach Dave Clawson is hoping an influx of young tailbacks and receivers this summer could help in preseason camp.

BOSTON COLLEGE

The offensive will be a focus for BC, after losing all five starters. “It just depends sometimes how long it takes to mature that group,” coach Steve Addazio said. “But the five, six, seven guys we have right now, we still feel like those guys did pretty darn well this spring and gave us a lot of productivity.” CLEMSON

Work began to retool the defense after losing eight starters. That included virtually the entire defensive front, led by potential high NFL draft pick Vic Beasley. FLORIDA STATE

FSU must replenish an offense that lost eight starters, including Jameis Winston, career leading receiver Rashad Greene and four offensive linemen — a group that helped Florida State win the national title in 2013 and reach last year’s playoff. LOUISVILLE

DeVante Parker is gone, so the Cardinals need a new go-to receiver. James Quick stood out in the spring game with seven catches for 127 yards. “I think we’re a little taller as a group,” coach Bobby Petrino said. “We have more speed. We’re just inexperienced.” N.C. STATE

The Wolfpack has work to do on both the offensive and defensive lines, but found some possible playmakers during the spring game. January enrollee Reggie Gallaspy II showed plenty of burst by running for 131 yards, while Jay-

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AREA SCOREBOARD BASEBALL P-15’S MEETING

The clinic for grades 1-3 will be held from June 8-12 with grades 3-6 on June 2226, grades 6-9 on July 6-10 and grades 9-12 on July 2731. For more information, contact the school at (803) 773-1902.

An organizational meeting for both the Sumter American Legion Post 15 Senior and Junior American Legion baseball teams will be held on Thursday. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hut located at 34 South Artillery Drive beginning at 7 p.m. Players between the ages of 14 and 18 who plan to try out for the P-15’s teams should attend the meeting with at least one parent or legal guardian. Players are to bring their original birth certificates to the meeting.

The St. Francis Xavier High School 20th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Friday, May 8, at Sunset Country Club. The format will be a 4-person Captain’s Choice. The entry fee is $70 per person. For more information, call Chan Floyd at (803) 774-8555, Rick Lavergne at (803) 4813048 or the St. Francis office at (803) 773-0210.

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An organizational meeting for the both senior and junior American Legion baseball teams for Manning-Santee Post 68 will be held on Sunday at 5 p.m. It will be held at the American Legion hut on Sunset Drive in Manning. For more information, call G.G. Cutter at (803) 225-2929.

Team Perseverance Basketball is now registering boys and girls ages 8-18 for its offseason travel program. For more information, contact coach Junko Allen at (803) 795-5513, or by email at coachj_perseverance@yahoo. com.

The Friend Of Youth Golf Tournament sponsored by the Evening Optimist Club of Sumter will be held on May 9 at Crystal Lakes Golf Course. The format will be 4-man Captain’s Choice at a cost of $40 per player. The minimum team handicap is 50 with only one player allowed to have a handicap of eight or less. Seniors and women are encouraged to sign up for the tournament. There are sponsorship opportunities available at the costs of $100, $200 and $300. The money that is raised will go Optimist Club charities. For more information, call Les Perkins at (803) 4681619.

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Sumter Christian School will host four separate basketball clinics over two months beginning on June 8 at the school’s gymnasium. The clinics, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon each day, will be run by SCS coaches Bobby Baker and Tom Cope at a cost of $45 per student.

The Links at Lakewood golf course is hosting a 9-hole Captain’s Choice event every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per player and includes a steak dinner, a cart and prizes. To sign up, call the pro shop at (803) 481-5700 up to 5 p.m. the day of the event.

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Pletcher chasing another Derby title with multiple horses BY BETH HARRIS The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the unpredictable world of horse racing, Todd Pletcher is as steady and predictable as they come. It’s evident in the way the 47-year-old trainer goes about his business from his spotless barn at Churchill Downs. Amid the hubbub of Kentucky Derby week, Pletcher is steely cool, with not a gray hair PLETCHER out of place or a spot on his jacket with the popped collar he wears to ward off the morning chill. The desktop in his small office a stone’s throw from the row of horse stalls is tidy. The workout, feed and grooming schedules of his four Derby horses is as organized as a military operation. His habits are a direct reflection of his mentor, D.

Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame trainer with four Derby wins to his credit. Lukas will saddle Mr. Z in Saturday’s 141st Derby, and then watch with pride as four of his former assistants try to beat him. Pletcher’s four entries represent one-fifth of the expected 20-horse field. His top horse is Carpe Diem, whose owners paid $1.6 million to buy and could be the third choice in the wagering. His other contenders are Fountain of Youth winner Itsaknockout, Florida Derby winner Materiality and Louisiana Derby runner-up Stanford. “Knock wood, they’re all doing good,” he said Tuesday. This year’s four-member Todd Squad will give Pletcher 44 starters since 2000, leaving him five from breaking the record set by Lukas. Pletcher’s only win came in 2010 with Super Saver. “It’s a race I would love to win every year, but it doesn’t encompass our whole year,”

he said. “If you’d have said that at the age of 47 I’d have won a Kentucky Derby I would’ve told you a long time ago that I wouldn’t think that that could happen.” Other former Lukas assistants taking aim Saturday are Mike Maker with International Star; Kiaran McLaughlin with Frosted; and first-time Derby trainer George Weaver with Tencendur. “We got a great group of young guys out there,” said Lukas, who emphasizes discipline and attention to detail with his assistants. Pletcher started out in the business as a groom working for Lukas during summers when he was still in college. After graduation, he went to work for Lukas full time in New York before taking out his trainer’s license in 1995. Lukas set the bar in the sport when it comes to numbers — money won, Triple Crown races won and starters in major races. Pletcher has begun surpassing the man

who at 79 is still getting on his pony to supervise morning workouts. Pletcher owns seven Eclipse Awards as the nation’s top trainer and nine times he’s led the country in earnings, with a career total of $287,873,438. Yet Pletcher never puts a number on his possible Derby entrants early in a given year. “We’ll start to look at some of the prep races and try to decide which horses might fit which preps, and we’ll try to plan some of those things out a couple of months in advance,” he said. “There’s some cases where you plan things out months in advance and it doesn’t work, and

there’s other ones that do work out, and there’s other ones you’ve got to play it as it comes and see when the horses are telling you they’re ready.” Pletcher has had his share of tough luck when it comes to the Derby, most recently in 2011 when Uncle Mo had to be scratched with a rare liver disease and in 2012 when Shanghai Bobby was injured. Still, he never appears flustered in the heat of the moment. “I’d like to improve on our record and love to win it again,” he said. “But on May 3 I’ll wake up either way and try to go out and keep doing what we do the rest of the year.”

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BY TIM DAHLBERG The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao worried about the punching power of Miguel Cotto. He knew Juan Manuel Marquez was a slick counter puncher, and wondered how he’d fare against a fighter the caliber of Oscar De La Hoya. PACQUIAO He’s got no such worries about Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the eve of boxing’s richest fight ever. MAYWEATHER “I cannot say he is that difficult an opponent,” Pacquiao said Tuesday. “My confidence right now is different than the other fights I had. I feel excited, this is it. I have to prove something.” Just hours after arriving in this boxing capital in a motorhome from Los Angeles, Pacquiao oozed confidence at a rally attended by about 1,000 people at the Mandalay Bay hotel. The

mostly Filipino crowd watched Pacquiao’s latest music video and was entertained by dancers and singers before the fighter himself made a brief appearance. “I know I’m going to win the fight in the ring,” Pacquiao told the crowd. “So relax.” Oddsmakers aren’t so convinced, with Pacquiao remaining about a 2-1 underdog for a fight expected to earn him more than $100 million. But Pacquiao didn’t even have to break a sweat to win over the crowd that came to the hastily arranged pep rally in a convention area at the hotel. “You’re excited,” Pacquiao said to the cheering crowd. “I’m very excited.” Mayweather was greeted by a much bigger crowd at the MGM Grand hotel, where Saturday’s night welterweight title fight will play out. The Southern University marching band entertained and a mariachi band played outside before Mayweather arrived 20 minutes early. For many, it was their only chance to see the two

fighters without reaching deep in their pockets. Tickets for the fight itself were being offered online starting at $3,800 and going over $100,000 near ringside, while even the $10 tickets for Friday’s weigh-in were being offered for $100 or more. “Five years ago this was a $50 million fight for me and $20 million for him,” said Mayweather, who is expected to make $180 million or more to $120 million for Pacquiao’s camp. With the real work already done, both fighters were going over game plans for a bout that was five years in the making. Pacquiao said he had two or three different strategies for the fight, depending on whether Mayweather wants to try to win with his defense or comes out attacking. “If he wants to fight me, good for me,” Pacquiao said. “If he’s running and moving around the ring we’re prepared for that, too.” Mayweather said that Pacquiao will be trying the same game plan that 47 others have failed to implement.

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plug up one of those chasms immediately.

JALEN COLLINS, CB, LSU

best defensive player is available ...

LEONARD WILLIAMS, DE-DT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

4. OAKLAND RAIDERS (3-13)

Al Davis would be proud of the folks now running his team if they select a breakaway threat receiver — exactly what he would have done. Philosophy hasn’t changed much in Oakland.

KEVIN WHITE, WR, WEST VIRGINIA

5. WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4-12) Like Jacksonville, the Redskins are thinking defense, defense, defense. Perfect for a team representing Washington. DANTE FOWLER JR., LB, FLORIDA

6. NEW YORK JETS (4-12) Did we mention that many teams at the top of these proceedings are eager to bolster their defense? And will we mention it again? Uh, yeah. VIC BEASLEY, LB, CLEMSON

7. CHICAGO BEARS (5-11) Trading Brandon Marshall to the Jets opened the door for one of the college wideouts to blow into Chicago and start. Receiver is a deep position in this draft, and the Bears bite immediately. AMARI COOPER, WR, ALABAMA

8. ATLANTA FALCONS (6-10) Yes, we’re beginning to sound repetitive on this, but defense is the focal point again. The Falcons can score, but they allowed 417 points last season. SHANE RAY, DE, MISSOURI

9. NEW YORK GIANTS (6-10) Eli Manning needs time to find his strong corps of receivers, especially 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year Odell Beckham Jr. Eli isn’t one to plead for a solid blocker, but he’ll get the best one in the draft, a former teammate of Beckham. LA’EL COLLINS, OT, LSU

10. ST. LOUIS RAMS (6-10) Another team on the prowl for behemoths in the trenches. There are several enticing prospects even with Collins gone, and the Rams find one. BRANDON SCHERFF, OT, IOWA

11. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-9) While eager to help young QB Teddy Bridgewater by grabbing an offensive weapon, the Vikings also are looking for pieces in their secondary. The first DB flies off the board. TRAE WAYNES, CB, MICHIGAN STATE

12. CLEVELAND BROWNS (7-9) One of their two firstrounders, the Browns could package to move up. But if they stay put, they can get an impact player to help their rushing defense, which is porous. DANNY SHELTON, DT, WASHINGTON

13. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (7-9) As the Saints ponder their pick — yep, defense once

again — they debate the character issue. Outside linebacker Randy Gregory has tested positive for marijuana; Kentucky’s Bud Dupree has a solid rep. Not an easy decision in the Big Easy.

RANDY GREGORY, LB, NEBRASKA

14. MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-8) Pretty strong need here for a wideout with deep speed, but there are plenty of those in this crop. So the Dolphins wait for the second round to address that area, and go for another O-line building block. ANDRUS PEAT, OT, STANFORD

15. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (8-8) At some point, the Niners will take a linebacker (or two) and a wideout (or two). For now, they can help themselves on the defensive line, which could use some bulking up. ARIK ARMSTEAD, DT, OREGON

16. HOUSTON TEXANS (9-7) The best player in franchise history, Andre Johnson, is gone. The huge hole in the receiving corps, if not in the locker room itself, gets filled by the top remaining wideout.

23. DETROIT LIONS (11-5) Both incumbent DTs are gone, saving the Lions a ton of money, but leaving them without much proven tonnage inside. They work immediately to help replace Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley. EDDIE GOLDMAN, DT, FLORIDA STATE

24. ARIZONA CARDINALS (11-5) For a playoff squad, the Cardinals have lots of spots to fill or strengthen. Boosting the running game as QBs Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton work their way back from injuries is a starting point for the NFL’s best-coached team. TODD GURLEY, RB, GEORGIA

25. CAROLINA PANTHERS (7-8-1) Someone on the offensive line is headed for Charlotte. The Panthers have several options here, and will go for versatility and a proven winner. CAMERON ERVING, OL, FLORIDA STATE

26. BALTIMORE RAVENS (10-6) Guys who catch the ball and

DEVANTE PARKER, WR, LOUISVILLE

17. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (9-7) Tempted to take an RB here, the Chargers also could trade down and still get one. If they stay put, the O-line has needs better addressed at this spot. ERECK FLOWERS, OT, MIAMI, FLA.

18. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (9-7) A wideout makes sense here and Parker would have fit nicely. He’s gone, so the Chiefs mull taking a blocker, but then remember they had zero — yep, zero — TD catches from wide receivers last year. JAELEN STRONG, WR, ARIZONA STATE

19. CLEVELAND BROWNS (FROM BUFFALO BILLS) (7-9) Having filled a big need with Shelton, the Browns look to replace Josh Gordon; does anyone expect his future to be in Cleveland if he returns to the NFL? BRESHAD PERRIMAN, WR, UCF

20. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-6) If you think the first 19 picks were tricky, well, no one has a clue what Chip Kelly might do. He could make a megadeal in pursuit of his college QB, Mariota. He could trade down from here, maybe more than once. He could ... never mind. LANDON COLLINS, S, ALABAMA

21. CINCINNATI BENGALS (10-5-1) Either line would make sense, as would linebacker. The choice could come down to the higher-rated guy in the trenches. We think that will be ... MALCOM BROWN, DT, TEXAS

22. PITTSBURGH STEELERS (11-5) The Steel Curtain is a bit tattered, with holes in a lot of places. That’s blasphemy in Pittsburgh, so the Steelers

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BALTIMORE — The Orioles will play the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards in a rare Major League Baseball game closed to the public, a decision that followed rioting in Baltimore. The announcement of the closed-doors game came after the Orioles postponed games against Chicago on Monday and Tuesday. The start of Wednesday’s game was moved up five hours to 2:05 p.m. In addition, the Friday-toSunday series against Tampa Bay was shifted from Camden Yards to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, with Baltimore remaining the home team and batting last. Baltimore is off Thursday. MLB said the postponed games against the White Sox will be made up with a doubleheader on May 28 at 4:05 p.m. GIBSON DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE

DETROIT — Kirk Gibson has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he said Tuesday. The 1988 National League MVP was fired in September as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks after four-plus seasons. He now calls Tigers games for Fox Sports Detroit, but Gibson had not been in

guys who prevent receptions are needed in Baltimore. Not as many standout cornerbacks remain as receivers, but don’t expect the Ravens to go for a player with character issues such as Marcus Peters.

KEVIN JOHNSON, CB, WAKE FOREST

27. DALLAS COWBOYS (12-4) Had Gurley been on the board, Dallas would have dived in. He’s gone, but there is plenty of RB talent available in later rounds, so defense is the word once more. SHAQ THOMPSON, L, WASHINGTON

28. DENVER BRONCOS (12-4) Peyton Manning’s late-season injury and the impact it had on the Broncos means finding someone to help keep him upright is paramount — even if this turns into his final season. T.J. CLEMMINGS, OT, PITTSBURGH

29. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-5) Manning’s former team also could use improvement on the offensive line, and needs to address the secondary. The best remaining pros-

the broadcast booth since opening day April 6 while undergoing tests. AP SOURCE: JETS FINED $100K BY NFL FOR TAMPERING

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Woody Johnson made one costly comment for the New York Jets. The NFL is fining the team $100,000 for tampering because of the owner’s comments in December about Darrelle Revis, then a member of the New England Patriots, according to a person familiar with the situation. DOLPHINS’ JORDAN SUSPENDED FOR 2015 SEASON

DAVIE, Fla. — Dion Jordan’s 2015 season is over before it started, and his tumultuous time with the Miami Dolphins may be finished as well. The Dolphins and the NFL announced Tuesday that Jordan has been suspended for the 2015 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. The defensive end was not at any of the team’s voluntary workouts last week, raising plenty of eyebrows about his status and his future with the Dolphins. From wire reports

pect is a blocker, so ...

D.J. HUMPHRIES, OT, FLORIDA

30. GREEN BAY PACKERS (12-4) The Packers need to target linebacker so they don’t have to move Clay Matthews inside like they did last season. Several good ones remain, but the only true inside backer is ... BERNARDRICK MCKINNEY, ILB, MISSISSIPPI STATE

31. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (FROM SEATTLE SEAHAWKS) (7-9)

If the Saints stay put here, they’ll stick with the defensive philosophy and tag a brilliant athlete who has risen up the draft boards this offseason.

BYRON JONES, CB, CONNECTICUT

32. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (124) And if the Patriots stay put here, they also will address the secondary after losing Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner. Bill Belichick doesn’t seem to mind players with character issues in their past, either. MARCUS PETERS, CB, WASHINGTON

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Bucks avoid elimination again, win 94-88 CHICAGO — Michael CarterWilliams had 22 points and nine assists, Khris Middleton scored 21 points, and Milwaukee avoided elimination again with a 94-88 victory over Chicago on Monday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. With a 3-2 lead, the Bulls will try to close it out again Thursday at Milwaukee. No team has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win an NBA postseason series. The Bucks regrouped after a nine-point lead dwindled to three, and they hung on again after a seven-point lead shrunk to four with just over a minute remaining. Carter-Williams hit 10 of 15 shots while outplaying Derrick Rose. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 11 points and reserve O.J. Mayo added 10 for the Bucks. Pau Gasol had 25 points and 10 rebounds for Chicago but Rose and Jimmy Butler struggled. Rose was 5 of 20 from the field and missed all seven 3-point attempts. He committed six of his team’s 13 turnovers. Butler scored 20 points but shot 5 of 21.

NETS 120, HAWKS 115, OT

TRAIL BLAZERS 99, GRIZZLIES 92

NEW YORK — Deron Williams rebounded from two dismal games with 35 points, and Brooklyn tied the series at two games apiece. The Nets, just 38-44 in the regular season, won the second straight in the series and moved two victories from becoming the sixth No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 — only the fourth since the first round became best-of-seven. Bojan Bogdanovic made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:25 left in overtime but the Nets never would have gotten there without Williams, whose 16 points in the fourth quarter were two fewer than he had total in the first three games of the series. Brook Lopez had 26 points and 10 rebounds for the Nets. Jeff Teague had 20 points and 11 assists, and DeMarre Carroll added 20 points and nine rebounds for the Hawks, who host Game 5 on Wednesday. Kyle Korver had 16 points and 11 rebounds, but the NBA’s leading 3-point shooter during the regular season missed three straight from behind the arc in the final seconds with the Hawks trailing by three.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard had 32 points and Portland avoided elimination from the playoffs. Memphis led by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter, but Portland rallied to deny the Grizzlies their first-ever playoff sweep. LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Portland. Game 5 is today in Memphis. Memphis was playing without point guard Mike Conley, who was inadvertently elbowed in the face in the third quarter of Game 3 and underwent surgery on Monday morning. His status for the rest of the playoffs is uncertain. The winner of the series goes on to face the Golden State Warriors in the second round. Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 21 points. CJ McCollum added 18 points for the Blazers, who snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Grizzlies — including all four regular-season meetings.

day, April 28, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Rembert, he was a son of Charles Sebastian and Leila Thompson James. Mr. James was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. James worked with farm-related commodities. He was the retired owner and operator of the Farmers Gin Co. in Dalzell. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sumter and was an associate member of the French Huguenot Church in Charleston. He was also a member of Farm Bureau, the American Legion and the S.C. Huguenot Society. Mr. James was one of the founders of Thomas Sumter Academy and served for a number of years on the board there. He was a generous supporter of many community projects. He helped coach the Little League ball teams for a number of years and also helped with the American Legion ball teams. Surviving are three sons, Arthur Whiteford “Whit” James Jr. and his wife, Beth Segars James, Robert Hastings James and his wife, Frances Richardson James, and William Hamilton James and his wife, Cindy Gardner James, all of Sumter; eight grandchildren, Lisa James Hayes and her husband, Jeff, Fran James Blakeney and her husband, Jim, Hamilton James Hollis and her husband, Keith, Ellen James Peek and her husband, Daniel, Will James and his wife, Anna, Robert James, Jonathan Caneda and Leslie Caneda; four great-grandchildren, Marywhit Blakeney, John Hayes, Mac Blakeney and McKinley Hollis; his sister-in-law, Katherine Dinkins Rappe; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles S. James and William Howard James; and six sisters, Lenora James Dent, Mary Elizabeth James, Carrie James Abel, Eugenia James Scott, Marian Carson James and Louise James Godbold. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Fancher officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Buddy Rivers, Charles Edens, Roddey Rappe, Sammy Burrows, Bill Lindler, Tommy Laney and Hank Edens. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boys Farm, P.O. Box 713, Newberry, SC 29108. Online condolences may be

sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. The family would like to express their great appreciation to the staff of Angelic Companions. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

WEDGEFIELD — Lula Faulk Donovan, 73, beloved wife of 43 years to Gerard Donovan, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.

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TURBEVILLE — Louis Miller, 55, died on Monday, April 27, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. He was born on July 11, 1959, in Turbeville, a son of the late Robert Harrison and Ruby Player Miller. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 2204 Plantation Village, Turbeville. These services have been entrusted Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

Marion Alston, 75, husband of Eliza Cabbagestalk Alston, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Aug. 22, 1939, in Sumter County, he was a son of Johnny and Gertrude Alston. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 1022 Dibert St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be an-

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Milwaukee’s Michael Carter-Williams (5) scores over Chicago’s Derrick Rose (1) as Joakim Noah (13) and Taj Gibson (22) look on during the Bucks’ 94-88 victory on Monday in Game 5 an Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series in Chicago. The Bulls lead 3-2 and will try to close out the series Thursday at Milwaukee.

OBITUARIES OLYMPIA D. WILSON Funeral services for Olympia Duncan Wilson will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Ebenezer AME Church, 119 E. Sumter St., Mayesville, with the Rev. Phillip L. Washington officiating. WILSON The public may view from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, Sumter. Interment will follow in Mayesville Community Cemetery. Olympia D. Wilson, 38, wife of Yancey Wilson, died on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Providence Hospital in Columbia. Born in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of Randolph and Clara McIlwain Duncan and the daughter-inlaw of Buford and Sandra Wilson. She attended Lancaster County public schools and was a graduate of Lancaster High School Class of 1995. She received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Coastal Carolina and earned a master’s degree also in psychology from Phoenix University, Atlanta. Olympia began her professional career in Lancaster County. She was first employed with Chester Lancaster Disabilities and Special Needs Board and in 2003 with the Sumter County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, where she worked until her untimely death. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Moriah AME Zion Church in Lancaster, where she faithfully served as a youth delegate for the Lancaster District Pee Dee Conference and the Junior Usher Board. Olympia was very involved in the community. She was a member of the Parent/ Teacher Association, an active Girl Scout mom, and a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, James and Freddy C. McIlwain; and paternal grandfather, Elliott Duncan. Surviving are her husband, Yancey Wilson; two children, Jazlyn Nichole and Jayden Xavier Wilson; a sister, Brandi Duncan; grandmother, Perley Miller; four brothersin-law, Budford Wilson Jr., Gunnery Sgt. Jason (Darcy) Wilson, Mason T. Wilson and Dyron Anderson; three nieces; two nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Condolences and sympathies may be made on our website at wwwPalmerMemorialChapel.com.

ARTHUR W. JAMES Arthur Whiteford James, 96, widower of Mary Esther Dinkins James, died on Tues-

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DI-QUON J. MORGAN Di-Quon Jabar Morgan, 24, died on Monday, April 27, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Feb. 3, 1991, in Newark, New Jersey, he was a son of Derrick Morgan and Lakisha P. Dyer. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 439 Dogwood Drive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

JERMAINE COLCLOUGH Jermaine Colclough, 35, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at his home. Born on July 3, 1979, in Sumter County, he was a son of Charles Colclough and Roberta Jennings. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 2705 Lowder Road. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

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Red's Place is seeking all positions for the restaurant. Apply in person between 4 pm - 6 pm Tuesday Friday at 6322 M.W. Rickenbaker Rd. Summerton, SC 29148. Member Service Representative FT Office position Mon-Fri with benefits, for Manning Credit Union. Cash handling and customer service skills required. Submit resume online to HR Manager at cu.jobs@yahoo.com Locally Established heating and Air Condition Company looking for an experienced LABORER/HELPER In the Residential sheet metal/installation Department. Apply in person at 1640 Suber Street. Irrigation and Landscaping Co. l ooking for dependable person. Hard outside work. Attitude more important than experience. Must have own transportation. Call 803-651-6472

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teel Magnolias,” the comedy-drama by Robert Harling, is based on the true story of his family — his sister who died in childbirth, her donated kidney having failed, and the friends and relatives who supported her. If that sounds like “Steel Magnolias” must be a downer, those unfamiliar with the play or film might be surprised. The bonds between the characters are deep, and so are the laughs they create. The cast of “Steel Magnolias,” opening Thursday at Sumter Little Theatre, are six women who are bonding much like the characters they play. As Director Traci Quinn said of her actors, “We laugh – a lot! And we’ve cried a little, too, as some of us have gone through scary times or tragedy or illness during the course of our time together. We’ve learned to roll and tease and style hair, speak Louisianan, make a Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa cake and bond over rehearsal mishaps. We tell stories, listen when one of us is having a rough day and find a way to laugh through the pain. Just like the women in ‘Steel Magnolias.’” The close-knit characters in the play meet often in the local beauty shop, where much of the planning for Shelby Eatenton’s wedding takes place. Over time, we see the characters support each other through minor and major crises, including the diabetic Shelby’s decision to have a baby and its consequences. Charlotte Gallagher plays Shelby, the young woman based on Harling’s sister. It’s been a challenging role, she said. “Shelby starts as a mildly youthful and self-absorbed girl, then matures into a wife and mother — all the while dealing with her diabetes,” Gallagher said. “It’s been a challenge to show that development while maintaining the core of who she is throughout.” Loretta Thompson plays Shelby’s mother, M’Lynn. She said her own Type II diabetes has given her some insight into Shelby’s condition, “and I feel that I understand M’Lynn’s protective nature toward Shelby’s desire to live an active, normal life.” With a heart as big as her hair, it’s Truvy, played by

Alyssa Gibbs, who does the teasing in her beauty parlor where the action takes place. She wasn’t a hard character to connect with, Gibbs said. “Truvy ... loves to be up to date on everyone’s lives,” she said. “Truvy truly loves and cares for her friends. She also yearns for a bit more excitement and romance in her life. I think there is a little Truvy in all of us.” Truvy’s new assistant, the jittery Annelle, is played by Lexi Melton, who admits to sharing “a bit of her quirkiness.” Melton also identifies with Annelle’s using her “religion to get through hard times. While I don’t necessarily feel as naive as Annelle in certain situations, I can say that oftentimes I do pray real hard to make heads or tails of why things happen the way they do.” Anne Galloway said of all the characters, she’s most like her own, Clairee, from being afraid to fly to the “social whirlwind” lifestyle of the wife of a former mayor to having “women in my life that are as close as these ladies.” Clairee’s closest friend, curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux, is the character many of the actors would choose to play if forced to switch; they cite her humor and “big heart.” Joanie McLeod is the lucky one who gets to be Ouiser. Ouiser is “such an interesting and important character in this play,” McLeod said. “I hope that I am not quite as bitter as Ouiser seems at times. I, as does Ouiser, care deeply about my ‘sisters’ and friends when it really matters.” “Steel Magnolias” is most definitely a character-driven play, Quinn said. She remembers playing the character Annelle many years ago and is finding it “exciting to see it from a very different perspective.” In the process of helping her actors “find their way to the heart of their characters,” Quinn said, the group has learned “how to fix someone else’s hair and talk at the same time (we have a much greater respect for hair stylists now!) ... (and spent time) shopping for hair supplies, debating furniture placement and costume choices. ... “It’s been a blast working with an all-female cast. “It’s an enduring story because it’s about such basic human emotions: love and fear,

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Clockwise from top left: Anne Galloway as Clairee, Alyssa Gibbs as Truvy, Joanie McLeod as Ouiser, Lexi Melton as Annelle, Loretta Thompson as M’Lynn and Charlotte Gallagher as Shelby are the “Steel Magnolias” in the play of the same name opening Thursday at the Sumter Little Theatre.

happiness and sorrow. It’s about how we connect with one another, how we hold each other up during the tough times and celebrate the good.” The actors said seeing “Steel Magnolias” should be a valuable experience for men as well as women. Gibbs said, “They can get just a peek at what women do when they get together, and it is a great time of humor and tears. I believe they will recognize the women in their life portrayed on stage.” “They can see what really goes on in a beauty parlor,” Galloway said. Quinn added, “This is a terrific Girls Night Out play, but it’s also a great play for men to see. Yes, it’s about women and the blessings and tragedies and dramas, large and small, they deal with – but every man has a woman in his life somewhere: a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister or female friend. You’ll either recognize them on this stage or you’ll want to go home and call them when it’s over.”

Big hair, bigger hearts? Shelby discusses wedding plans as Truvy does her hair. The two women, as well as four other friends who share their strong bonds, experience good and bad times together, supporting each other throughout their lives.

Entertainment abounds as performing arts season winds down It seems as the performing arts season starts winding down, a lot of events are crowded into the last few weeks of spring. And that makes April and May a happy, although Out & About somewhat bittersweet, A guide to arts & leisure time for music, drama IVY MOORE and dance lovers. There are several other entertaining events on tap, too. Already we’ve had the spring concert by the Sumter Civic Dance Company, a concert by the Lakewood High School Choir, — and congratulations to them for their April 26 performance at Carnegie Hall — the Heritage Blues Orchestra Quartet at the Sumter Opera House,

Earth Day, the Festival on the Avenue and so much more. First up this week is the twoweek run of “Steel Magnolias” at Sumter Little Theatre starting Thursday. Also on Thursday is the annual spring meeting of the Friends of Swan Lake, during which those attending will have the opportunity to tour the Bland Gardens and see three new features added by the city and the organization. Metal sculptor Axel Reis, his students and fellow instructors at Central Carolina Technical College have created two polished aluminum swans that will appear to be coming in for a landing on the lake. Reis has also made a metal birdbath that will stand near the new hydrangea bed near the foot of the bridge across West Liberty Street. There is

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Earlene McKee and Floride McKoy were honored by the Sumter Master Gardeners for their 25 years of membership. no charge for admission to the meeting that starts at 5 p.m. The Sumter Master Gardeners met last week to celebrate their 25th anniversary; many of them are also Friends of Swan Lake and put in many hard hours improving and

maintaining the gardens. Two members of the first master gardener class, Floride McKoy and Earlene McKee, were honored during the meeting A DVD slide show compiled by Wesley Bigger and narrated by Ruth Ann Bigger was shown, highlighting the 25 years of activities of the Master Gardeners and made possible by the photos kept by MG historian Marlene Malcolm. The much anticipated Black Cowboy Festival begins Thursday at Greenfield Farm near Rembert. Call the farm at (803) 499-9658 for more information. Sunday brings free concerts by two talented Presbyterian Church choirs. First up is the 4 p.m. “A Festival of Hymns: The Writers Tell Their Stories” at Mayesville Presbyterian

Church. Learn about the composers of several famous cross-denominational hymns and sing some with the choir. Take US Highway 76 toward Florence for about 11 miles, turn left into Mayesville, and look for the sign about three blocks down on the left. Sumter’s First Presbyterian Church will present its annual spring “Evening of Sacred Music” at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary, corner of Calhoun and Main streets. Music by composers such as Handel, Rutter, Hogan and Vivaldi will be presented by the choir, organist and brass ensemble. The SCCB Jazz Band and the Sumter High School Jazz Band will present a joint concert from 7 to 9 p.m. May 5 at Sumter High. There should be plenty of room for dancing, and admission is free.

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Sesame celery relish tops off Coho salmon BY ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press Coho, also known as “silver” salmon for its bright silver sides, offers a lighter, more distinctly flavored fish than king or sockeye. Coho’s orange-red flesh is moderately fatty and flakes well. “For fresh, it’s great to just think about what’s coming out of the garden,” says Laura Cole, owner and executive chef at 229 Parks in Alaska’s Denali National Park, who often grills her coho and crisps the skin. “Because it has a firmer flesh and bright-

er flavor because of lack of fat, you can pair it with fresh olive tapenade, or because the basil and arugula are coming in strong, do pesto.” Lo suggests slowly poaching coho in olive oil for a softer textured fish. Recommended preparations: grilled, broiled, sauteed, poached in oil or butter, and smoked. Often found: Often smoked; in sushi as crispy salmon skin roll; as steaks, filets and whole at fish counters. Availability: Year-round frozen; fresh mid-June through late October.

GRILLED COHO SALMON WITH SESAME CELERY RELISH Always check salmon for bones. To do this, gently rub your hand over the flesh, going against the grain. The bones should be in a line running the length of the fish. Use tweezers or needle pliers to remove. Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 6 4 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus extra for brushing Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 pounds coho salmon, skin on Toasted sesame seeds Heat the grill to medium-high. In a medium bowl, stir together the celery, scallions, garlic, lime zest and juice, and the toasted sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside. Brush the salmon on both sides with additional sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the salmon on the grill for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Serve with the celery relish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Nutrition information per serving: 250 calories; 100 calories from fat (40 percent of total calories); 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 90 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 35 g protein; 290 mg sodium. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Keta salmon is ideal for chowder BY ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press Keta salmon, also called chum, has pale orange, red or pink flesh and a pronounced flavor. These characteristics make keta a favorite for drying and smoking, as well as for chowders and curries. Chum has a lower oil content than other wild salmon and a meaty, firm texture. Keta roe also is used in sushi. “You need to tone down the

SMOKY KETA SALMON AND TOMATO CHOWDER Always check salmon for bones. To do this, gently rub your hand over the flesh, going against the grain. The bones should be in a line running the length of the fish. Use tweezers or needle pliers to remove. Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 6 2 cups water 6 bags oolong tea 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon aleppo pepper flakes (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)

more distinctive fish flavor and enhance the richness,” says Laura Cole, owner and executive chef at 229 Parks in Alaska’s Denali National Park, who suggests dairy- or coconut-milk based dishes. Many people also dehydrate keta, she says, and grind it with sugar or salt to make rubs and flavorings. Keta also is a favorite for weightand health-conscious people, she says. “It has so many fewer calories than the king salmon or coho. It has thinner flesh,

3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted 1 pound keta salmon, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1 cup heavy cream Kosher salt and ground black pepper Bring the water to a simmer, then add the tea bags and remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and squeeze to extract any liquid. Meanwhile, in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high, cook the bacon until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the fat in the pot.

lots of protein and lower fat.” Recommended preparations: Low cooking temperatures and taming elements such as milk or smoke are recommended for this lean fish. Soups, chowders and curries are ideal. Often found: Smoked; dehydrated; as jerky; in chowders, soups and curries; sushi (ikura); and as steaks, filets and whole at supermarkets. Availability: Year round frozen; fresh, June through September.

Add the onion, paprika, cumin and pepper flakes, then cook until the onion is tender and beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the potatoes, tomatoes and tea. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Add the salmon and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and continue cooking just until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the crisp bacon crumbles. Nutrition information per serving: 470 calories; 270 calories from fat (57 percent of total calories); 30 g fat (14 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 105 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 7 g sugar; 22 g protein; 660 mg sodium.

King salmon, also known by its Native American name “chinook,” earns the title. The largest of the Pacific salmon, a single king can weigh more than 100 pounds, though typically they’re landed at 20 to 30 pounds. King salmon is prized for its silky red flesh, buttery texture and for a high oil content that gives it a luxurious flavor. “The kings are definitely special,” says Laura Cole, owner and executive chef at 229 Parks in Alaska’s Denali National Park. “They’re just more rich and wonderful. But you have to pay more homage to the fish than to the flavors on the plate.” King salmon from Copper

River in south-central Alaska are among the first salmon commercially harvested in the state each year, and among the first to show up fresh in stores. King salmon run for three or four weeks from mid-May to mid-June. Recommended preparations: The king’s high oil content makes it tolerant of any preparation from grilling to poaching. Regardless of how it’s cooked, chefs say to go easy on the seasonings; let the fish speak for itself. Often found: You’ll see it most often in sushi; at the center of a restaurant plate; and as steaks, fillets and whole fish at fish counters. Availability: Can be found fresh and frozen throughout the year, but fresh peaks mid-May to July.

SEARED KING SALMON WITH LEMONGRASS PORCINI JUS Always check salmon for bones. Gently rub your hand over the flesh, going against the grain. The bones should be in a line running the length of the fish. Use tweezers or needle pliers to remove. Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 6 6-inch piece lemon grass 2 cloves garlic 1-inch chunk fresh ginger 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 small yellow onion, quartered 4 cups water 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pounds king salmon, cut into 6 pieces Fresh cilantro leaves Flaked sea salt and ground black pepper Use the back of a large knife or a meat mallet to mash the lemon grass to

break up the fibers. Lightly smash the garlic cloves and the ginger. In a large saucepan over medium-high, combine the lemon grass, garlic, ginger, dried mushrooms, onion and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer and discard the solids. Stir in the soy sauce. Set aside. Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat. Add the oil and turn to coat the bottom of the pan. Sear the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Ladle the jus into shallow bowls, placing a piece of salmon in the center of each. Top with fresh cilantro, then season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Nutrition information per serving: 340 calories; 200 calories from fat (59 percent of total calories); 22 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 90 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 32 g protein; 270 mg sodium.

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Chicken curry with roasted potatoes is ideal for a spring night BY J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor A warm curry for a cool spring evening? Sounds about right. This weeknight-friendly chicken curry — rich with spices and coconut milk — is a perfect dinner on a chilly, wet spring night. Warm seasonings and buttery roasted potatoes round out the dish that comes together in just 35 minutes. The food processor makes fast work of chopping the chicken, but if you’d rather not have to clean the processor a knife is just as good. And if it’s more than just a little chilly and you’d rather go for all out comfort, ditch the roasted potatoes and serve the chicken curry over mashed potatoes. Or lose the potatoes entirely and spoon it into warmed naan or other flatbread. It even would be delicious tossed with buttered egg noodles.

and the chopped chicken, increase heat to medium-high and saute for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Stir in the coconut milk and peas, then cook until heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro, then season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken curry over the roasted potatoes. Nutrition information per serving: 740 calories; 330 calories from fat (45 percent of total calories); 37 g fat (24 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 120 mg cholesterol; 62 g carbohydrate; 9 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 43 g protein; 610 mg sodium.

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CHICKEN CURRY WITH BUTTERY ROASTED POTATOES Start to finish: 35 minutes Servings: 4 3 large russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and ground black pepper 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 13 1/2-ounce can coconut milk 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Heat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. To make the potatoes, use paper towels to pat the chunks dry. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the butter. Add the garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Arrange in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring after the first 15 minutes. Meanwhile, to prepare the curry, place the chicken in a food processor and pulse very briefly, just until chopped, but not ground. Alternatively, the chicken can be cut by hand into small chunks. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the cumin, coriander, cardamom, turmeric and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, for 20 seconds. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 4 minutes. Add the ginger

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‘Nature’ showcases rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkey BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Some critters are so cute they should be outlawed. “Nature” (8 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) presents “Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La,” showcasing the rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkey native to China’s corner of the Himalayas. Cartoonists and doll-makers should not miss this documentary. Its “stars” share a curious combination of characteristics. They have Yoda’s elfin ears and seem as gentle and playful as the Teletubbies. Adult males sport tufted forelocks reminiscent of Dr. Seuss. As they age, they develop exaggerated lips that make them resemble Botox abusers. These creatures are so rare and remote that they were only discovered in the 1960s. Living at 13,000 feet above sea level, they inhabit some of the highest forests on Earth. A rare confluence of river currents and mountain mists allows lush forests and valleys to coexist with forbidding Himalayan peaks. The monkeys share the mountains with Buddhist monks and ancient monasteries. And both primates and priests project a peaceful attitude, in harmony with their unique environment. Cameraman Jacky Poon and his team spent years documenting eight families. The central story features two young chimps born during the shooting of the film: a spoiled mama’s boy and a rugged outcast forced to live on the fringes of monkey society. It’s a primate take on “The Prince and the Pauper.” • Viewers love dramas, mainly mysteries, set against quaint British country scenery. Based on a best-selling novel by J.K. Rowling, the three-part miniseries “The Casual Vacancy” (8 p.m. and 9 p.m., HBO, TV-14) takes the genre and tweaks it by adding elements of class struggle and some cyber-shenanigans tinged with hints of the supernatural. The governing council of Pagford is deeply divided, like the village itself. Chairman and shop owner Howard (Michael Gambon) and his bourgeois wife, Shirley (Julie McKenzie), want to sell the Sweetlove House to rich developers to turn it into a spa for the pampered. In an inspired speech, council member Barry (Rory

The rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkey is featured on the “Nature” presentation of “Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La” airing at 8 p.m. on PBS. Kinnear) argues that Sweetlove should remain as a city center to help the poor, dispossessed and drug addicted. He carries the day — but just barely. Then, after a day of looking after needy neighbors, Barry drops dead, opening a “Casual Vacancy” on the council. The fight for his seat becomes the focus for a greater battle in the pretty town, a clash between the posh and the poor, between the old and the young, between and within proud families. Led by Gambon, the strong cast makes the most of these rather stereotyped characters and should keep viewers tuned in, even during the slower moments of this meaningful melodrama. The conclusion of “The Casual Vacancy” airs Thursday. • “Through the Wormhole With Morgan Freeman” (10 p.m., Science, TV-PG) returns for a new season. First up: How perceptions of race and ethnicity affect split-second decisions to use deadly force. • “White Collar Convicts: Life on the Inside” (10 p.m., CNBC) visits the facilities where non-vio-

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CULT CHOICE A washed-up quarterback (Anthony Quinn) consorts with beatniks in the 1956 crime drama “The Wild Party” (8 p.m., TCM).

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mostly lost touch with in terms of seasonality. It’s an understandable lapse. After all, salmon certainly seems to be available all year. And indeed, farmed Atlantic salmon is available fresh all year. Even wild species are available pretty much whenever a hankering strikes, albeit mostly frozen and canned. But wild salmon at its peak — about 90 percent of which comes from Alaska — indeed has a season. Fresh wild salmon — with a firm flesh and rich flavor tinged by the cold ocean — is best had from late spring through early fall. And it certainly is worth seeking out, for it has about as much in common with farmed

salmon as wild, earth-ripened morels have with canned mushrooms. “We’re all daydreaming about salmon season starting,” says Laura Cole, owner and executive chef at 229 Parks in Alaska’s Denali National Park. “It marks summer and the highlight of what Alaska has to offer.” Thanks to its versatility with other flavors, its ease and speed of cooking, as well as a wave of good news about its healthy fats, salmon has become one of America’s go-to seafood choices. In 2013, Americans consumed 2.7 pounds of salmon per person, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service, making it the country’s second favorite seafood after shrimp. It even bumped canned tuna to No. 3. Americans eat more farmed than wild salmon, and nearly all of it is imported. Farmed salmon enjoys the advantage of being available fresh in supermar-

kets as consistently as steak and chicken. Its flavor is mild and filets are affordable. But advocates of wild salmon praise its flavor and its provenance as an American fish. Salmon was a staple of early Native Americans. “I would hope to convince American consumers it’s worth supporting American fisheries,” says Tyson Fick, spokesman for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. “It also tastes better, there’s a variety to it.” Lots of variety, in fact. While many consumers tune in to where their food comes from, even the savviest shoppers likely don’t realize that wild Alaskan salmon boasts five varietals: king, sockeye, coho, keta and pink. Each has a distinctive flavor profile and preferred preparations. To get you ready for summer, we’ve assembled a primer on wild Alaskan salmon, complete with tips and recipes for each variety.

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“It’s a little more sustainable that way.” As with keta, pink salmon benefits from fat and dairy to mellow it out. The roe also is used for sushi. Recommended preparations: quiche; salmon burgers; sauteed Often found: Shows up often in the frozen food section as salmon burgers; salmon salad sandwiches; as sushi (ikura). Available: Year-round in cans, pouches and frozen; fresh mid-June through September. — Alison Ladman, Associated Press

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See additional salmon recipes on C2 Sockeye, also called red salmon, is known for its distinct, bright red flesh that retains its color even once cooked. It is prized for its firm, fatty meat, and its pronounced, yet versatile flavor. Though less buttery than king, many chefs say sockeye stars on the plate just as easily. “It’s gorgeous. It’s beautiful,” says Anita Lo, owner and executive chef of New York’s Annisa restaurant. “And it’s meatier.” Sockeye takes well to added butter and other fats, chefs say, as well as to flavorful seasonings. Sockeye is eaten for both its meat and for its roe, which is used as salmon caviar for sushi. Nearly all of the country’s sockeye comes from Alaska, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the world’s largest harvest landing at Bristol Bay in the southwestern part of the state. Sockeye’s color and texture make it ideal for canning, but today more than half of the annual catch is sold fresh or frozen. Like king salmon, the first sockeyes of the season usually come from Copper River and hit fish counters mid-May through mid-June. Recommended preparations: Like king salmon, sockeye works with any preparation. Often found: Most often see as lox; as the sushi salmon roe called “ikura;”at the center of the restaurant plate; and as steaks, fillets and whole fish at fish counters. Availability: Year-round in cans, pouches and frozen; fresh from midMay through mid-September. — Alison Ladman, Associated Press

BROILED SOCKEYE SALMON SALAD WITH BLUEBERRIES AND SWEET POTATOES Always check salmon for bones. To do this, gently rub your hand over the flesh, going against the grain. The bones should be in a line running the length of the fish. Use tweezers or needle pliers to remove. Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon hot sauce 2 pounds sockeye salmon, cut into 6 pieces 3/4 cup blueberries 6 cups mixed greens Balsamic glaze, to serve Feta cheese, to serve Fresh dill, to serve Heat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake until tender and browned, turning occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and heat the oven to broil. Spray another baking sheet with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, mustard, hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange the salmon pieces on the prepared pan and spread the brown sugar mixture over the top of each piece. Cook the salmon 4 inches from the broiler for 2 minutes, or until browned and cooked to the desired level. Arrange 1 cup of greens on each serving plate. Top with a piece of salmon. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among the plates, along with the blueberries. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with feta and fresh dill. Nutrition information per serving: 360 calories; 150 calories from fat (42 percent of total calories); 17 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 100 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 8 g sugar; 36 g protein; 400 mg sodium.

Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 4 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon minced fresh savory Kosher salt and ground black pepper Zest and juice of 1 lemon 9 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 pound pink salmon, fresh or canned, chunked or chopped 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Sliced cucumbers 4 thick slices toasted sourdough bread, to serve To make the aioli, in a small bowl whisk together the egg yolks, mustard, thyme, savory, a pinch each of salt and pepper, and the lemon zest and juice. While whisking, slowly add 8 tablespoons of the olive oil, a dribble at a time. The mixture should be smooth and thick. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed. Refrigerate. In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the shallots, garlic and capers and cook until the shallots are tender and beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, then add the chunked salmon and breadcrumbs. Gently mix. Gently form the mixture into 8 patties, each about 2 1/2 inches round. Place some flour in a shallow dish, then one at a time set the salmon patties in the flour, turning to lightly coat both sides. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the patties, working in batches if necessary, and sear on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Arrange the salmon cakes on the toasted sourdough slices, topping with cucumber slices and dollops of the aioli. Serve immediately. Nutrition information per serving: 690 calories; 430 calories from fat (62 percent of total calories); 48 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 180 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 29 g protein; 660 mg sodium.