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Former executive says contracts thought to be legal after approval by attorneys BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com COLUMBIA — A former vice president of Tuomey Healthcare Systems testified Monday unequivocally that the Sumter hospital administration believed the part-time contracts they signed 19 local doctors to were approved by their legal counsel and , as far as the administration knew, in no violation of federal laws.

“I don’t think there’s any way Jay (Cox) or Greg (Martin) would have ever done anything illegal or would have asked me to do anything illegal,” said Sherri Watkins, the former vice president for the hospital who helped spearhead the efforts to sign the doctors to the contracts. Tuomey is currently on trial in federal court, accused of knowingly signing local doctors in 2005 to contracts that paid the

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com A woman with more than 30 years’ experience on the Sumter County Election Commission could soon take her expertise to another county. Patricia Jefferson, elections director for Sumter County, was named one of three finalists in the search to replace former Richland County elections director Lillian McBride, resigned JEFFERSON from the position amid heated criticism amid “long lines and misplaced ballots” in the 2012 election, The State reported Thursday. Whoever is selected could be paid between $75,000 and $85,000 in salary. The

doctors above fair market value. Prosecutors say the agreements created an illegal kickback under federal law and is attempting to SEE TUOMEY, PAGE A9

Woofstock

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Clyburn pays visit to Furman Middle, speaks to students

ABOVE: The Essence Band performs under the new tent donated by Promotional Design Group during Woofstock on Sunday at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center next to the Sumter Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

BY JAMIE H. WILSON Special to The Item

LEFT: Ty Yonce, singer for Southeastern Way, sings for the crowd attending Woofstock.

Rep. James E. Clyburn spoke to an assembly of seventh- and eighth-graders at Furman Middle School on Monday about the power of choice. “All of us ought to be given the opportunity to choose,” Clyburn said. “But with every choice, you carry the responsibilities for the choices you make.” Hundreds of students and dozens of special guests listened intently to the assistant democratic leader of the United States Congress for about 30 minutes as Clyburn shared his advice on making the right choices in life, even at a young age. At the age of 12 — the age of many students that were in attendance — the Sumter native was elected to the local youth chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Clyburn, who had been invited to speak to the students in February but was unable to,

RIGHT: Frieda and Dakota play together in the field beside the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center on Sunday as crowds were entertained by several musical acts. BELOW RIGHT: Woofstock isn’t exclusively for dogs, apparently, as Tori Cook plays with her kitten, Puff, on Sunday. BELOW: Leena Swartz, 2, and her dog, CoCo, check out one of the wading pools set up for the animals at Woofstock on Sunday.

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U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., addresses the crowd of students and local dignitaries at Furman MIddle School on Monday morning at an assembly held in his honor.

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Per-student pre-K spending lowest in decade BY PHILIP ELLIOTT The Associated Press WASHINGTON — State funding for pre-kindergarten programs had its largest drop ever last year and states are now spending less per child than they did a decade ago, according to a report released Monday. The report also noted that South Carolina spent less than $2,000 per child. The researchers also found that more than a half million of those preschool students

are in programs that don’t even meet standards suggested by industry experts that would qualify for federal dollars. And 10 states don’t offer any dollars to pay for prekindergarten classrooms. “The state of preschool in America is a state of emergency,” said report author Steven Barnett, director of the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. That assessment — combined with Congress’ reluctance to spend new dollars —

complicates President Obama’s effort to expand pre-K programs across the country. Until existing programs’ shortcomings are fixed, it is likely to be a tough sell for Obama’s call for more preschool. Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joined Barnett on Monday in Washington to release the report and acknowledge the challenges in educating the nation’s youngest students within the

existing and widely varied systems. Both Cabinet secretaries tried to portray the report’s dire verdict as a reason to push forward with a federally backed preschool program. “This year’s report has some pretty grim news, but I think it also highlights the urgency for the historic investment in early education that the president called for in his State of the Union,” said Sebelius, whose department runs the Head Start programs for the poorest

April brings awareness to occupational therapists

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Hydrant flow tests Wednesday, Thursday The city of Sumter will perform fire hydrant flow tests on Broad Street, Terry Road, Lower Lake Drive, Broad Water Drive, Water Oak Lane, Girard Drive and Carter Road between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Maintenance to water mains on North Main Street and East Brewington Road will be performed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Water customers in these areas may experience temporary discolored water. Direct any questions or concerns to the city of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558.

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com April is Occupational Therapy Month. It brings awareness to a profession often confused with others. “I would love to raise awareness,” said Gretchen Floyd, an occupational therapist at Sumter Physical Therapy Clinic. “I remember when I was a student at the hospital, I went into a room and told the patient I was there for his occupational therapy, and he told me, ‘I’m not trying to get back a job. I’m retired.’” In fact, even some current practitioners had trouble learning about the career. Christina Ratchick started as a massage therapist, who then became interested in physical therapy but met and shadowed an occupational therapist. Floyd knew since the sixth grade she wanted to be a therapist, but she didn’t settle on occupational therapy until baby sitting a child with cerebral palsy. Occupational therapist Megan Floyd’s inspiration came from seeing how her grandfather’s stroke changed the dynamic of her entire family. “He was not able to do anything for himself,” she said. “At that point, he had a physical therapist, a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. He didn’t get back to 100 percent, but he got enough back that he still felt like a man, like he was head of the family.” While she was in school, Megan Floyd volunteered with Joe Crisler, who has been an occupational therapist in Sumter for 17 years. He is one of the owners of Sumter Physical Therapy Clinic and a certified hand therapist with knowledge in wound care and burn management. “If you think that you have a loss of function or are having dysfunction and you’re not happy with your quality of life, OT definitely can help restore that in your life,” Crisler said. “I suggest you visit your primary care physician to identify what is really wrong and for a referral. I love helping people get back to what means the most to them, be it holding their child or getting back to work.” James Shaw had his hand crushed in an industrial accident, and he has been going to the clinic and mostly working with Crisler since February. “It’s going pretty good,” Shaw said. “I can move two fingers a little bit. I need to use my hand again, so it means a whole lot.” Crisler and others in the clinic have also been helping him with pain management where the nerves in his hands are causing his shoulder to hurt. “A majority of people come in after

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young students. Added Duncan: “The news here isn’t as good, isn’t as positive as we would like it to be.” Adjusted for inflation, perstudent funding has been cut by more than $1,000 during the last decade. Yet nationwide, the amounts were widely varied. The District of Columbia spent almost $14,000 on every child in its program while the states of Colorado and Nebraska spent less than $2,000 per child.

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Shauna Hilferty, a physical therapist and a certified hand therapist, works with a patient to stretch her hand at Sumter Physical Therapy Clinic. April is Occupational Therapy month.

shoulder surgery or trying to prevent it,” said Gretchen Floyd, who is no relation to Megan Floyd and works under Crisler at Sumter Physical Therapy Clinic. “It’s broken down into three categories — range of motion, strength and pain control — depending on what they are lacking.” It also depends on the protocol issued by the attending physician, she said. “I love seeing (patients) come in and leave with such a complete turnaround,” Gretchen Floyd said. “I love the one-on-one interaction. Obviously, I love helping them. I love the physics and the mathematics. I like figuring out the puzzle of what the best thing for them is.” While Ratchick works with orthopedic patients in Tuomey Regional Medical Center’s acute rehab, she spends most of her time with those who have neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injuries and strokes. “It’s not so clean cut and dry,” she said. “It’s more like a mystery. It can be that little thing that can make their whole personality change or where they don’t do things in public as much.” Depending on the condition, occupational therapists can use electrical stimulations, certain reflexes and positions, tapping muscles, using heat or ice or other developmental process techniques. “With neurological, there can be cognitive deficits or they may not have a lot of attention or memory,” Ratchick said. “So by the end, they may not re-

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member your name, but if they can put their shirt on and brush their teeth, I don’t care. It’s rewarding having someone walking out that way when they came in, they couldn’t even stand.” Like Ratchick, Megan Floyd works with orthopedic and neurological patients at Tuomey’s acute rehab. Physical therapy “is more cut and dry, more biomedical,” Floyd said. “The knee bends or not. OT is more quality of life and what can we do to help that. A lot of times with patients, I’ll ask them, ‘What do you enjoy doing?’ or ‘What makes you happy?’ ‘What makes your life worth living?’ Without motivation, they won’t go further.” She said OTs can also serve a full gamut of clients — from helping ensure healthier pregnancies for babies in the womb to helping children with sensory concerns to amputations and strokes. Crisler agreed. “OT helps restore life from neonatal to deathbed, from 2 to 104,” he said. “You really have to decide the best area for you because there is no way to do it all, not enough time in a day.” Megan Floyd encouraged high school students or people looking to change careers to shadow someone in the field in which they are interested. “Whatever your interest is, go and see what they actually do and what is actually required,” she said. “Don’t just read about it.” Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 7741250.

CHARLESTON — Two men charged in connection with a Goose Creek methamphetamine lab explosion that killed three people have pleaded guilty to federal charges. Gerald McCabe and Shonni Abernathy pleaded guilty in Charleston on Monday to conspiring to manufacture 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and manufacturing methamphetamine. Three people died in the May 31 fire, including Abernathy’s 19-year-old daughter, Morgan, and a cousin she was babysitting, 4-year-old Sammy Garbe. Sixty-nine-yearold military veteran Joseph Raeth, died in a neighboring apartment unit.

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GIRL SCOUTS GO GREEN

ABOVE: Daisies and Brownies wave sheets to play “Follow the River,” a game designed to show how waste runoff can affect water quality. The 5to 8-year-olds took part in the Earth Badge workshop Saturday put on by Troop No. 2292. LEFT: Adrienne Strowger leads a Girl Scouts Earth Badge workshop Saturday, teaching younger girls how to sort trash to throw out, recycle, reuse or compost.

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From left, Girl Scouts Lydia Moore, Katie Kiffer and Colleen Kiffer take part in a class taught by older Scouts about the importance of sorting trash and recycling. The class was held at First Sumter Church of the Nazarene.

Bishopville Pilot Club member gets top honor BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — A member of the Bishopville Pilot Club was given the top award recently by the state District of Pilot International at its 76th Annual Pilot Convention in Greenville. Carolyn Cumalander, a club member for 19 years, was CUMALANDER awarded the Mildred Henry Davenport Award, given to the pilot in South Carolina who best exemplifies the organization in her personal and community life. Cumalander currently serves as director of programs for the Bishopville club and has 17 years of perfect attendance. She said she was overwhelmed by the community support for her award. “I think it would be an honor to be recognized by any organization, but to be recognized by the Pilots was unbelievably humbling,” she said. “If it is possible to be proud and humble at the same time, that is how I felt. I enjoy being a part of what the Pilots do, and I will treasure this award always.” The Robert E. Lee Anchor Club won the top award for such clubs in the state. Anchor clubs are community service clubs that are sponsored by local Pilot clubs. “I was also very proud of our Anchor Club,” Cumalander said. “The Bishopville Pilot Club works very

hard with the school to carry out community service projects.” Cumalander was nominated for the Davenport Award by Bishopville Pilot President Anna Turner. Letters of support were provided by Rep. Grady Brown, D-Bishopville, the Rev. Tom Rutan, longtime Pilot Christine Shirley, Dr. Leon Hunt, Pilot Liz Simon, Bishopville President-elect Elizabeth Kremer and Pilot Lauren Baker. Cumalander has been a primary organizer and participant in local Pilot activities, most linked to the club’s primary focus — improving awareness of brain-related disorders. In her nomination letter, Turner cites Cumalander’s work with the First Baptist Church of Bishopville,

Lee County schools, Robert E. Lee Academy, the Lee County Cotton Festival, the Lee County Artists Guild and various local civic organizations. She has helped organize blood drives, bike safety activities and fundraising drives for the club, Camp Burnt Gin and the Robert E. Lee Anchor Club. “Carolyn Cumalander is a trusted and faithful Pilot whose dedication is neverending,” Turner said. Shirley, a 51-year veteran of the Bishopville Pilot Club and a past recipient of the Davenport Award, said no one is more deserving of recognition than Cumalander. “(Carolyn) is always ready to help with any task the club undertakes, no matter how large or small,” Shirley

said. “She has painted walls, cleaned kitchen cabinets and appliances in our Pilot home and worked long hours on all of our fundraising projects.” Shirley said the Mildred Davenport Award is of special importance to her on a personal level. “Mildred Davenport was a personal friend of mine,” she said. “I could not have done so many things without her help. I know she would be proud of all Pilots who have re-

ceived this award and would be especially proud to have Carolyn join us.” Brown said he has known Cumalander for 45 years. “If every South Carolinian were as community minded as Ms. Cumalander, our community, city and state would be better places in which to live,” Brown said. Simon said Cumalander’s service in the community commands respect. “In today’s society

there are few individuals who are willing to take on the responsibility of leadership, and Carolyn is one of those few,” Simon said. “She sets high standards for herself and our Pilot Club, and she is a true one-of-a-kind guide establishing goals and leading us to achieve them.” Carolyn and her husband, George Cumalander, live in Bishopville. They have three children, seven grandchildren and a greatgrandson.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS CAMDEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Polo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the sport of kings,â&#x20AC;? returns to Camden for the 13th annual Camden Cup Polo Match. Set for Sunday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m., the Camden Cup â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an annual spring benefit for the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will include the polo match as well as the popular Best Tailgate and Best Hat competitions. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the match will begin at 1:30 p.m. The polo match will take place at the Camden Polo Field, the second oldest in the United States. Built in 1898, the field is held in perpetual trust by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and has been declared a National Landmark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polo has been a part of Camdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational history for many years,â&#x20AC;? said Karen Eckford, chairwoman of the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to continue presenting this annual family friendly event.â&#x20AC;? Two regional teams will vie for The Camden Cup. Longtime polo player and enthusiast Christine Cato helps coordinate the teams for this annual spring fundraiser. All spectators can feel like a part of the match as tailgate spaces and tents are all located field side for an â&#x20AC;&#x153;up close and personalâ&#x20AC;? view. A Saturday demonstration is in the works. Check the FAC web site at www.fineartscenter.

Terrence Allen Peay, 22, of 1145 Ronda St., was arrested Thursday and charged with driving under suspension, second offense; driving under the influence, first offense; and failure to stop for blue lights. When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Peay on Rast Street about 10 p.m., he allegedly sped onto Wesmark Boulevard and turned right onto Broad Street, where he reportedly ran several red lights and wove in and out of traffic lanes. At the intersection with Cherryvale Drive, he reportedly crossed the median and was driving westbound in the eastbound lane before turning onto Furman Drive, where he stopped in the 2300 block and ran on foot. He was reportedly taken to the ground and a Taser was deployed to take him into custody. Peayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license was found to be suspended, and he reportedly blew a blood alcohol content of 0.14. Eric George Whirtenour, 49, of 406 Loring Drive, was arrested Thursday and charged with distribution of marijuana. At 1:55 p.m., an officer reportedly saw Whirtenour hand another man a package in exchange for money in the 400 block of Robney Drive. When the officer approached the men, the second man reportedly admitted he purchased marijuana from Whirtenour. A package containing 1.2 grams of marijuana was reportedly recovered from the porch of a nearby home on Loring Drive. Johnnie Alonza Ramsey, 51, of 1969 Forest Drive, was arrested Friday and charged with possession of crack cocaine. At 1:33 a.m. Ramsey was stopped riding a bicycle without illumination near the intersection of Shop Road and Brunhill Street, and police reportedly noticed a bulge in his sock. Ramsey reportedly attempted to flee and struggled on the ground with police until he was Tased. Police reportedly recovered 0.2 grams of crack and a pipe from the scene.

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The 13th Annual Camden Polo Cup, which benefits the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, returns to the Camden Polo Field on Sunday, May 5.

â&#x20AC;˘ General admission: $10 advance or $15 at gate for adults and children over 12. Age 12 and under free. Anybody can walk in and buy a ticket. A small area has been reserved by the field for those who just want to bring a blanket or chair and watch. General admission parking will be available off Greene Street. Signs will direct patrons to the parking area. Bring some chairs, a picnic lunch and

org for updates. Proceeds from this event will benefit programming of the Fine Arts Center, which produces the annual May revival of polo in Camden. TICKET OPTIONS

â&#x20AC;˘ Field side parking space: $80 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Provides space for one vehicle and allows tailgaters to set up right by the field. The space includes two adult general admission tickets.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Artwork by local artist Walker Canada graces this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poster and T-shirts. The original watercolor will be available for purchase through a silent auction on the day of the event. Canada, a graphics arts instructor at the Applied Technology Education Campus, is also a member of Camden ART, an affiliate of the FAC. Canada has been providing the artwork for this event for nearly 10 years. â&#x20AC;˘ Polo T-shirts featuring the artwork used in promotional materials and commemorative visors will be available for purchase at the Fine Arts Center or at the polo field in the Fine Arts Center tent on the grounds. For more information on the polo event, call the FAC at (803) 425-7676 or visit www. fineartscenter.org. Tickets may be purchased by phone using Visa or MasterCard or in the Fine Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administrative Office, 810 Lyttleton St., Camden. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayWednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. The Camden Polo Field is located on Polo Lane off Broad Street in Camden.

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The Campbell Soup friends lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Golden Corral. Hillcrest High School Class of 1983 will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. All classmates are urged to attend this meeting in preparation of the 30-year reunion. The Lincoln High School Class of 1964 will hold a class reunion meeting at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at South Sumter Resource Center, 337 1/2 Manning Ave. Call Francis Woods at (803) 773-3804, Lillie Wilson at (803) 7759088 or Bertha Willis at (803) 775-9660.

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The Sumter Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer Breakfast 2013 will be held Thursday, May 2, at Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Breakfast will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the program following at 7:30 a.m. Dale and Jena Forehand will serve as keynote speakers. Tickets: $10 in advance; or $12 at the door. Call (864) 4304540. Tickets are available at Swan Lake Visitors Center, the Shaw Air Force Base Chapel or Olive Tree Bookstore.

Extreme Sports will hold an open house and fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at 405 W. Wesmark Blvd. There will be a bike show, free dyno runs, 50/50 drawing, hot dogs, drinks, and door prizes. Proceeds will go to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creatures Deserve to Live animal rescue in Dalzell. Puppies and dogs available for adoption will also be on the premises. Call (803) 905-7766 or visit www.esyp.com.

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The Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center will offer public information classes 11-11:50 a.m. on Thursdays at 24 Council St. as follows: May 2, tips on spring gardening; May 9, do-ityourself home repairs; May 16, Betty Reese, Elephant Ear Gallery, information and demonstration; May 23, Jennie Geddings, American Red Cross, preparing for a disaster; and May 30, Lt. Don Florence, protecting yourself from scams and scammers.

The Clarendon County Democratic Party will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Manning Restaurant. All interested Democrats are invited to attend.

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From www.Breitbart.com: According to a new report by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Institute (GAI), President Barack Obama has spent over twice as many hours on vacation and golf (976 hours) as he has in economic meetings of any kind (474.4 hours). The report, “Presidential Calendar: A TimeBased Analysis,” used the official White House calendar, Politico’s comprehensive presidential calendar, and media reports through March 31, 2013 to calculate its results. GAI’s findings may actually understate Obama’s recreational hours. Last year, Obama told CBS News that playing golf is “the only time that for six hours, I’m outside.” But instead of six hours, GAI counted a round of golf as taking just four hours. Likewise, for presidential vacation hours, researchers attributed just six hours of any day of vacation to leisure activity. “Like most people, presidents still do work while on vacation,” said GAI President Peter Schweizer. “So we really went out of our way to fairly and accurately reflect how the president spends his time.” The study applied a similarly generous assessment to Obama’s time spent in economic meetings by counting anything on the official White House calendar even remotely related to the economy as an economic meeting. For example, “Obama meets with Cabinet secretaries” and “Obama has lunch with four CEOs” counted as economic meetings. GAI’s new report dovetails with its presidential calendar analysis last July that found Obama devotes little time to economic meetings. Asked whether the latest numbers paint a negative portrait of presidential economic leadership, Schweizer says that is for others to decide. “People understand that presidents have the most stressful job in the world and need a break from time to time,” said Schweizer. “There will be some who will be encouraged by the numbers and some who will wish the president spent more time in economic meetings. As a government watchdog group, we just tabulate the numbers and let others decide how to interpret them.” ••• In “Uncertainty Is the Enemy of Recovery,” Bill McNabb, chairman and CEO of the Vanguard Group, offers his opinion on the confusing disconnect between the sluggish economy and a soaring stock market in The Wall Street Journal: Companies and small businesses are also dealing with the same paradox. Many are in good shape and have money to spend. So why aren’t they pumping more capital back into the economy, creating jobs and fueling the country’s economic engine? Quite simply, if firms can’t see a clear road to economic recovery ahead, they’re not going to hire and they’re not going to spend. It’s what economists call a “deadweight loss” — loss caused by inefficiency. Today, there is uncertainty about regulatory policy, uncertainty about monetary policy, uncertainty about foreign policy and, most significantly, uncertainty about U.S. fiscal policy and the national debt. Until a sensible plan is created to address the debt, America will not fulfill its economic potential. Uncertainty comes with a very real and quantifiable price tag — an uncertainty tax, so to speak. Over the past two years, amid stalled debates in Washington and missed opportunities to tackle the debt, the magnitude of this uncertainty tax has gotten short shrift. The key is to provide clarity to businesses, financial markets and everyday savers and investors. Make no mistake: A comprehensive, long-term, binding plan that brings the budget into balance over a reasonable time frame is essential. If Washington fails to achieve one, the consequences will be harsh. The good news is that if reform is enacted, and the costly pall of uncertainty is lifted, the U.S. economy has the potential to bounce back, creating the growth and jobs that are so badly needed. I am confident that our leaders in Washington can make it happen. ••• In “No Rich Child Left Behind,” Sean Reardon writes in The New York Times that “What is news is that in the United States over the last few decades these differences in educational success between high- and lower-income students have grown substantially.” It boils down to this: The academic gap is widening because rich students are increasingly entering kindergarten much better prepared to succeed in school than middle-class students. This difference in preparation persists through elementary and high school. Money helps families provide cognitively stimulating experiences for their young children because it provides more stable home environments, more time for parents to read to their children, (and) access to higher-quality child care and preschool. ... The Item’s “Notable & Quotable” column is compiled by Graham Osteen. Send comments or ideas to graham@theitem.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Rights of law-abiding citizens shouldn’t be restricted I would like to thank Sen. McElveen for his “aye” vote last Tuesday supporting S308 concerning restaurant concealed carry of firearms. He was instrumental in breaking the logjam that has dogged it from its introduction. Now the bill is in the House after an exceedingly long and difficult battle, although unfortunately not as originally written. I must disagree with the proposed time limit amendments that were added to the bill as proposed by Sen. McElveen and others. In a recent article in The State, Sen. McElveen was quoted saying “It’s not about restricting rights, it’s about public safety.” If the issue is public safety, then why allow it to pass at all? In light of the recent crime statistics for our county, I believe expanding rights for citizens who have fulfilled SLED’s classroom and live-fire requirements actually enhances public safety. Criminals are less likely to commit crimes when they know citizens can and will defend themselves anytime, anywhere (especially when put on notice that weapons are allowed in an establishment or on a property). Why must we continue to ignore the fact that if a criminal wants to carry a firearm illegally — they will and often will not be prosecuted to the full extent of our existing laws? Continuing to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens is clearly not the answer. I welcome Sen. McElveen’s opinion on these issues. Unfortunately, after attempting to contact him twice and offering to meet in person, all I have received is silence. I believe it is a duty of our elected officials to communicate with and respond to their constituents’ concerns. While I respect and honor Sen. McElveen’s public service as a prosecutor and public defender, I now wonder if he truly cares about what his “Average Joe” constituents think. If you feel strongly for or against S308, I urge you to contact your elected state representatives and senators. Make your voice heard, and ask that they respond to your concerns. DOUG ANDERSON Sumter

Patient care at Tuomey is exceptional RE Lawsuit against Tuomey day surgery: I have worked at day surgery at Tuomey Regional Medical Center as a volunteer transporter for almost three years and have personally observed the patient care provided there, which I must say is exceptional. Many patients have commented on how wonderful the care and the nursing

staff are who administer this care. They provide these comments to me voluntarily as I take them down to their cars in a wheelchair. This includes Denise Dunn, RN, who I hold in high esteem and is always a caring professional. She has always demonstrated a kindness and concern for her patients, as have the entire staff. Denise would never have intentionally caused harm to any patient, and I would stake my life on it. I am very sorry for the loss of life of the woman who died, and I hope she rests in peace with the Lord. At the same time, I wonder when the attack on our fine Tuomey Hospital will end. This hospital and all its staff are literally a lifeline for the community and a necessity for our survival. Why The Item had to mention this fine nurse in the article is something I don’t understand. I keep her in my prayers and hope that her skills will continue to be as healing to the patients as they have been since I’ve known her. Thank you, Tuomey, for all the lives you have enriched with the quality health care you continue to provide to our community. RAY BLANCHETTE Sumter Editor’s Note: Along with Tuomey, Denise Dunn was a named defendant in the lawsuit filed by the federal government.

Motorists, motorcyclists encouraged to share the road In recognition of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month, I’d like to encourage Sumter County motorists and motorcyclists alike to commit to “sharing the road” during the month, and all year long, in a collective effort to reduce motorcycle deaths and injuries across our region. Motorcycles are among the smallest and most vulnerable vehicles on the road, and riders are at greater risk of death and serious injury than other vehicle operators if they are involved in a crash. In fact, according to the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, per vehicle mile, motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die in a crash than occupants of cars and five times more likely to be injured. NHTSA’s latest statistics bear out this unfortunate fact. Motorcyclists died on America’s roads, accounting for 14 percent of total highway deaths, despite motorcycle registrations representing only about 3 percent of all vehicles in the country. Despite historical declines in automotive fatalities, motorcycle deaths have increased every year for 13 of the past 14 years. Motorists and motorcyclists have a common responsibility to share the road together in a safe, courteous and conscientious manner. Drivers need to be on the

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lookout for motorcyclists at all times, signal all lane changes and turns, and constantly be checking mirrors and blind spots before proceeding. Drivers must be fully focused and alert to the road and in control of their vehicles at all times by never driving impaired by alcohol, drugs or distraction. Together, motorists and motorcyclists can work together to keep each other and our roads safe for everyone, not only in May, but all year long. Additional information about safe motorcycle riding can be found at www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Motorcycles. SARAH LUMLEY Sumter

Constitution ignored when it suits those in power I am troubled lately by the treatment of the Boston bomber. Let me first say that I have no doubt as to his guilt for a cowardly and despicable act, but it must be proven in court. What is troubling is that the government(s) cannot seem to decide how to charge him. He committed a crime in Massachusetts and was apprehended in Massachusetts, yet the federal government is charging him with using a weapon of mass destruction. This seems to be a state issue, not a federal issue, 10th Amendment be damned. Further, we can’t seem to figure out if he is a terrorist, an enemy combatant or a citizen. The government didn’t read him his Miranda rights when they first arrested him citing an emergency clause. Then they didn’t read him his rights because they wanted to treat him as an enemy combatant. It is almost as if they are just making this up as they go. Now a judge has read him his Miranda rights, and he’s stopped talking. We don’t seem to know which rules apply. In a radio interview, Sen. Lindsey Graham suggested we torture him. He’s an American citizen. Is Sen. Graham suggesting that we throw out the 8th Amendment in order to force a citizen to violate his 5th Amendment rights? Several weeks ago, the White House released a document entailing how to assassinate Americans by an officer declaring them an enemy combatant. There is no mention of any due process nor which officers can decide who lives and who dies. Thanks to the Patriot Act and warrantless wiretaps, the 4th Amendment is out the window. We are supposed to be a nation of laws but it appears we are on a slippery slope where laws are arbitrarily applied, the U.S. Constitution ignored when it suits those in power. It is as if we have no protocol, an out of control and reckless government and court system. Despite the blue and red politicians’ polarizing rhetoric, the problem is not Republican nor Democrat — this is an American integrity issue. Are our laws actually rules or more like guidelines?

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TUOMEY from Page A1 recoup nearly $45 million in Medicare payments to Tuomey, made between the time the contracts were signed in 2005 and 2009. Watkins, who currently lives and works in the United Arab Emirates, flew in to be the first witness for Tuomey as it began presenting its defense in the lawsuit. Her testimony kicked off the third week of the trial, which is now expected to extend well into next week at the least. During her nearly seven hours on the stand, Watkins continued to promote the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense that it cleared the contracts with multiple legal sources and health care law experts before signing any of the doctors. As part of their argument, Tuom-

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ey lawyers are invoking a section of the Stark Law â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the federal statute they are accused of violating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that, they say, clears them of any wrong doing if they relied on legal counsel for their decisions. At the same time, federal prosecutors are arguing that highlevel hospital administrators â&#x20AC;&#x201C; namely CEO Jay Cox and COO Greg Martin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; knew the contracts were illegal but signed doctors to them anyway. Prosecutors have also argued Tuomey entered the exclusive contracts in an answer to a perceived competitive threat by Wesmark Ambulatory Surgical Center. Watkins, however, said Tuomey was simply attempting to ensure they would be able to continue to offer as many services as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without the ability to serve anything, or almost anything, that walks through the door â&#x20AC;&#x201C; injuries, accidents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it affects the level of care,â&#x20AC;? Wat-

ure, he said, but when they do, it is important to keep trying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If at first you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t succeed, try and try again,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No limit is placed on the number of times you try.â&#x20AC;? Clyburn described how many events in his life shaped his current

also shared that not all endeavors will lead to victory. Sometimes those choices may lead to fail-

kins said, adding the hospital had to offer contracts that might have paid more than the doctors brought in because of the difficulty of recruiting doctors to the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sumter is a little bit of a difficulty, both economically and geographically, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult to get someone to agree to come there and work,â&#x20AC;? Watkins said, later adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even on a good day, Sumter is difficult to recruit to.â&#x20AC;? Upon cross-examination, federal District Attorney Norman Acker asked Watkins if she was aware at the time of the legal opinion of Kevin McAnaney, the lawyer hired jointly by Tuomey and Dr. Michael Drakeford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the local physician who first raised issues with the contracts to federal prosecutors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to review the contracts. During his testimony during the first week of the trial, McAnaney said he had raised serious concerns about the contracts, but was

service to his constituents. He also shared the stories of those who inspired him including Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin, the makers of the early polio vaccine, as well as medical researcher Charles Drew, who developed an effec-

tive method of blood storage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody cared about the color of their skin,â&#x20AC;? Clyburn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All we care about is that these men lived.â&#x20AC;? Clyburn encouraged the students to pursue greatness in their careers.

called fair market value experts to the stand to illustrate the benefits packages were beyond the norm. Late Monday afternoon, after Watkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; testimony, defense lawyers called Chal Glenn â&#x20AC;&#x201D; current president of the Tuomey board of trustees who also served on the board during the time in question â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the stand, who also questioned Drakefordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motives. Glenn said board members were upset when they learned Drakeford had already signed a letter of intent to invest in Wesmark while still negotiating with the hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He assured us he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made commitments to anyoneâ&#x20AC;Śthat he was bargaining in good faith,â&#x20AC;? Glenn said. Glenn will continue testifying at the Matthew J. Perry Federal Courthouse at 9 a.m. today. Reach Braden Bunch at (803) 774-1201.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here in this school there could very well be the person who will invent a cure for cancer,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe in each and every one of you and we believe you should believe in yourselves.â&#x20AC;? Clyburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address to the assembly garnered

several standing ovations. During a question and answer portion of the ceremony, Clyburn was asked by a student if he enjoyed his work as a congressman. Said Clyburn, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing exactly what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d dreamed of doing.â&#x20AC;?

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“frustrated with the long lines and left without casting ballots,” according to The Item article from that time. Delays meant only 47 of 55 precincts were in by midnight, and later that month Jefferson told commission members some absentee ballots had been double-counted. Staff members corrected it, and Jefferson also had the then local penny tax question recounted at the newspaper’s request. In 2004, Brunson told The Item the office was unprepared for the onslaught of write-in ballots, which resulted in a handcount of 200 write-in ballots causing tallies for local races not to be available until 14 hours after polls closed. “In Sumter, it’s been mechanical things we couldn’t do anything about,” Brunson said. “It’s been outside our control.” Rep. Murrell Smith, RSumter, agreed. “We had glitches a few years ago,” he said. “Machines are subject to having malfunctions. What the bigger issue is is that you recognize what the problems are and you address them.” The Richland County Legislative Delegation spoke with him about considering Jefferson. “Pat’s obviously well qualified and experienced,” Smith said. “She’s done a good job in Sumter. I’m not surprised another county is interested in hiring her.” Her office was named the 2006 Outstanding Registration and Elections Office by the South Carolina Election Commission for its transition to touch screen voting machines. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 774-1250.

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Sanford, Colbert Busch square off in S.C. debate CHARLESTON (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch squared off in a spirited debate COLBERT BUSCH Monday night in the race for the state’s vacant 1st Congressional District seat. Sanford, SANFORD a Republican, stressed his efforts to rein in spending as a member of Congress and as a two-term governor. He noted that he turned back economic stimulus funds. Colbert Busch reminded Sanford that he used taxpayer funds to “leave the country for a personal purpose” — referring to the extramari-

tal affair with an Argentine woman he had while governor. Sanford didn’t respond. Colbert Busch cited her business experience Monday night and criticized Sanford for voting in Congress against harbor dredging and building a higher bridge for the Port of Charleston. Sanford countered that she must not have been too bothered by it too because she gave $500 to his gubernatorial campaign. The Democrat shot back that Sanford had told her he supported trade and dredging. She turned to him Monday and said, “You didn’t tell the truth.” The candidates also differed over immigration reform, the federal health care overhaul and abortion. The special election is May 7.

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Greenville 77/57

Bishopville 77/59

24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. ............ 1.64" Month to date .............................. 5.04" Normal month to date ................. 2.96" Year to date ................................ 14.92" Normal year to date ................... 14.25"

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pictures from the public William Barrick shares a picture he took from the third floor of Tuomey Regional Medical Center of the flags flying at halfstaff in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

MID-CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Today, 6 p.m., Bultman Conference Room (201), second floor, administration building, USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALLED MEETING Today, 7:30 p.m., board room, district annex TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, 4 p.m., town hall

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Briggs headed to LMA BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Robbie Briggs, who played on Manning High School’s 1988 3A state championship football team and the school’s head coach for the past 12 seasons, will be the next head football coach and athletic director at Laurence

Manning Academy. Briggs replaces Ken Kellahan, who resigned to become the new head football coach and AD at Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree, his alma mater. Kellahan has been at LMA for the past eight seasons, posting a 44-45 record Briggs was not available for comment.

Briggs was an assistant coach at Manning for six seasons before becoming the head coach for the 2001 season. Briggs had a 103-45 record at Manning. He picked up his 100th career victory with a 17-7 victory over Berkeley in the fifth game of the 2012 season.

The Monarchs went 7-4 this past season, losing in the first round of the 3A state playoffs. Manning played for the lower state title three times during his tenure and won 10 or more games in five seasons. ITEM FILE PHOTO Briggs had 45 Manning players sign to play After 12 seasons as the Manning head football coach and athletic director, Robbie Briggs will now serve as the AD SEE BRIGGS, PAGE B3 and head coach at Laurence Manning.

Welch picks up second victory of season BY CODY TRUETT Special to The Item

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Wilson Hall’s Hunter Hendrix hits a backhand shot during the Barons’ 9-0 victory over Ben Lippen on Monday in the SCISA 3A state playoffs at Palmetto Tennis Center.

WH rolls to 15th straight Barons blank Ben Lippen 9-0 in opening round of SCISA 3A state playoffs BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Now comes the interesting part. Having to face a team it had already beaten 9-0 twice during the regular season in the opening round of the SCISA 3A boys tennis state playoffs, Wilson Hall did the same to Ben Lippen on Monday at Palmetto Tennis Center. That set the Barons, the No. 3 seed and now 15-0 on the season, up with a semifinal showdown at second-

seeded Hilton Head Prep on Wednesday. Prep defeated No.7 seed Cardinal Newman in a quarterfinal match on Monday. The Barons blew through the six singles matches, losing a total of eight games while winning the 48 needed to complete the 2-set victories. Wilson Hall head coach Chuck McCord admitted he was a bit surprised at the ease with which his team won on Monday. “I know 9-0 sounds like an

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Baseball SCHSL 4A Monday Fort Dorchester at West Ashley, ppd., rain Today Fort Dorchester at West Ashley Wednesday Fort Dorchester or West Ashley at Sumter 3A Monday Airport 6, Manning 0 Wednesday Myrtle Beach or Hanahan at Manning, 6:30 p.m. 1A Wednesday Green Sea Floyds or Military Magnet at East Clarendon, 5 p.m. SCISA 2A Monday

Greenwood Christian at Thomas Sumter, ppd., rain Robert E. Lee at Spartanburg Day, ppd., rain Today Greenwood Christian at Thomas Sumter (DH), 5 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Spartanburg Day (DH), 2 p.m. 1A Monday Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, ppd., rain Today Clarendon Hall at St. John’s Christian, 6 p.m. Wednesday St. John’s Christian at Clarendon Hall, 6 p.m. SCISA Tennis 3A Monday Wilson Hall 9, Ben Lippen 0 Wednesday Wilson Hall at Hilton Head Prep, 4 p.m.

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Harvick prevails at Richmond race after 2-lap overtime sprint BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — When the dust settled at Richmond, ‘Ol Happy Harvick was the only driver smiling. Kevin Harvick plowed HARVICK through traffic on the final restart, driving from seventh to Victory Lane in a two-lap overtime sprint to the finish Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway. He did it with one of those

head-scratching “Where did he come from?” drives in which everyone was just hanging on. “Just shifted gears, hit the pedal and hoped for the best,” Harvick said. “They all went high and I went low. The seas kind of parted there. They didn’t get a very good restart, and my car launched. “I was able to take it three-wide, those guys all drove it in hard, and I was able to get by the next two. I only had one to go by the time I got to SEE NASCAR, PAGE B4

Sumter— Heather Welch picked up her second victory of the season in the Street Stock division to highlight the racing action at Sumter Speedway on Saturday. Welch jumped into the lead as the green flag flew with William Disher second and Grant Hill third. Welch opened up some distance between herself and the rest of the field, but Hill spun around in turns 1 and 2 to bring out a caution. Welch held the lead on the restart, holding off a challenge from Disher in turns 1 and 2, and went on to the win. Disher finished second, Timmy Kimsey third, Hill fourth and Ronnie Stephens Jr. fifth. The 10-car Bomber-4 feature got the night started and Brett Siegel jumped into the lead with Bruce Denman in his tire tracks. Denman pressured Siegel for several laps and finally made his way around him in turns 3 and 4 to take over the lead. Denman flawlessly battled his way through lap traffic and picked up and impressive win. Siegel settled for his second consecutive second-place finish. Billy Watford finished third, Bucky DeBerry fourth and Luke Wilson fifth. Defending Young Guns points champion Anthony Hudson led flag to flag in the feature to pick up his second win in a row. Lola Grace Livingston finished

NBA veteran center Collins comes out BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press

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Veteran NBA center Jason Collins, left, on Monday became the first male professional athlete in the four major American sports leagues to announce he is gay.

WASHINGTON — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated’s website, Collins begins: “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Collins has played for six teams in 12 seasons, most recently as a reserve with the Washing-

ton Wizards after a midseason trade from the Boston Celtics. He is now a free agent and wants to keep playing in the NBA. “I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, ‘I’m different,’” Collins writes. “If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.” Saying he had “endured years of misery SEE COLLINS, PAGE B3

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SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY Noon -- Minor League Baseball: Buffalo at Rochester (MLB NETWORK). 2:30 p.m. -- International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Leg 2 Semifinals Match from Madrid, Spain -- Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund (FOX SOCCER). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Washington at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: New Mexico at Texas Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 8 p.m. -- Women’s College Gymnastics: NCAA Championships from Los Angeles (ESPNU). 8 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Cincinnati at St. Louis (MLB NETWORK). 8 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game One -- Minnesota at Chicago (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Five -Golden State at Denver (TNT). 10:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game One -- Detroit at Anaheim (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game Five -- Memphis at Los Angeles Clippers (TNT).

MLB STANDINGS American League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Boston 18 7 .720 – New York 15 9 .625 21/2 Baltimore 15 10 .600 3 Tampa Bay 12 13 .480 6 Toronto 9 17 .346 91/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 13 9 .591 – Detroit 13 10 .565 1/2 Minnesota 11 10 .524 11/2 Chicago 10 14 .417 4 Cleveland 9 13 .409 4 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 16 9 .640 – Oakland 14 12 .538 21/2 Seattle 11 16 .407 6 Los Angeles 9 15 .375 61/2 Houston 7 18 .280 9 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 3, Toronto 2 Boston 6, Houston 1 Kansas City 9, Cleveland 0, 1st game Tampa Bay 8, Chicago White Sox 3 Minnesota 5, Texas 0 Oakland 9, Baltimore 8, 10 innings Seattle 2, L.A. Angels 1 Detroit 8, Atlanta 3 Cleveland 10, Kansas City 3, 2nd game Monday’s Games Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Houston (Humber 0-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 3-1), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Worley 0-3) at Detroit (Verlander 2-2), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 4-0) at Toronto (Morrow 0-2), 7:07 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 2-2) at Cleveland (McAllister 1-3), 7:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-0) at Texas (Darvish 4-1), 8:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 3-1) at Kansas City (Shields 1-2), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 1-1) at Oakland (Parker 0-4), 10:05 p.m. Baltimore (Hammel 3-1) at Seattle (Maurer 2-3), 10:10 p.m. National League By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 15 9 .625 – Washington 13 12 .520 21/2 Philadelphia 12 14 .462 4 New York 10 13 .435 41/2 Miami 6 19 .240 91/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 15 10 .600 – St. Louis 14 10 .583 1/2 Cincinnati 14 12 .538 11/2 Milwaukee 12 11 .522 2 Chicago 9 15 .375 51/2 West Division W L Pct GB Arizona 15 10 .600 – Colorado 15 10 .600 – San Francisco 13 12 .520 2 Los Angeles 12 12 .500 21/2 San Diego 9 15 .375 51/2 Sunday’s Games Miami 6, Chicago Cubs 4 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Cincinnati 5, Washington 2 Pittsburgh 9, St. Louis 0 Arizona 4, Colorado 2 L.A. Dodgers 2, Milwaukee 0 San Diego 6, San Francisco 4 Detroit 8, Atlanta 3 Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Chicago Cubs, late Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, late Cincinnati at St. Louis, late San Francisco at Arizona, late Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, late Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-2) at Miami (Slowey 0-2), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 2-2) at Cleveland (McAllister 1-3), 7:10 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 2-1) at Atlanta (Hudson 2-1), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Volquez 1-3) at Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 0-3), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 2-2) at Milwaukee (Estrada 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Arroyo 2-2) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 2-1), 8:15 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 3-0) at Arizona (Cahill 1-3), 9:40 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 2-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 2-1), 10:10 p.m.

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| EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 4, Milwaukee 0 Sunday, April 21: Miami 110, Milwaukee 87 Tuesday, April 23: Miami 98, Milwaukee 86 Thursday, April 25: Miami 104, Milwaukee 91 Sunday, April 28: Miami 88, Milwaukee 77 New York 3, Boston 1 Saturday, April 20: New York 85, Boston 78 Tuesday, April 23: New York 87, Boston 71 Friday, April 26: New York 90, Boston 76 Sunday, April 28: Boston 97, New York 90, OT x-Wednesday, May 1: Boston at New York, TBA x-Friday, May 3: New York at Boston, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Boston at New York, TBA Indiana 2, Atlanta 1 Sunday, April 21: Indiana 107, Atlanta 90 Wednesday, April 24: Indiana 113, Atlanta 98 Saturday, April 27: Atlanta 90, Indiana 69 Monday, April 29: Indiana at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA x-Friday, May 3: Indiana at Atlanta, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA Chicago 3, Brooklyn 1 Saturday, April 20: Brooklyn 106, Chicago 89 Monday, April 22: Chicago 90, Brooklyn 82 Thursday, April 25: Chicago 79, Brooklyn 76 Saturday, April 27: Chicago 142, Brooklyn 134, 3OT Monday, April 29: Chicago at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Brooklyn at Chicago, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Chicago at Brooklyn, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City 3, Houston 0 Sunday, April 21: Oklahoma City 120, Houston 91 Wednesday, April 24: Oklahoma City 105, Houston 102 Saturday, April 27: Oklahoma City 104, Houston 101 Monday, April 29: Oklahoma City at Houston, 9:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 1: Houston at Oklahoma City, 8 or 9:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 3: Oklahoma City at Houston, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA San Antonio 4, L.A. Lakers 0 Sunday, April 21: San Antonio 91, L.A. Lakers 79 Wednesday, April 24: San Antonio 102, L.A. Lakers 91 Friday, April 26: San Antonio 120, L.A. Lakers 89 Sunday, April 28: San Antonio 103, L.A. Lakers 82 Golden State 3, Denver 1 Saturday, April 20: Denver 97, Golden State 95 Tuesday, April 23: Golden State 131, Denver 117 Friday, April 26: Golden State 110, Denver 108 Sunday, April 28: Golden State 115, Denver 101 Tuesday, April 30: Golden State at Denver, 8 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Denver at Golden State, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Golden State at Denver, TBA L.A. Clippers 2, Memphis 2 Saturday, April 20: L.A. Clippers 112, Memphia 91 Monday, April 22: L.A. Clippers 93, Memphis 91 Thursday, April 25: Memphis 94, L.A. Clippers 82 Saturday, April 27: Memphis 104, L.A. Clippers 83 Tuesday, April 30: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 3: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA

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Braves end 4-game skid, beat Nats 3-2 ATLANTA — Andrelton Simmons hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, then made an eye-popping play to start the ninth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on SIMMONS Monday night and ended their four-game losing streak. Atlanta beat the Nationals for the eighth straight time dating to last season. The

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NEW YORK — Carlos Corporan homered among his four hits and drove in four runs, Brandon Barnes three hits and three RBIs, and the

Houston Astros fit comfortably into the role of a slugging American League squad Monday night in a 9-1 romp over the New York Yankees. TIGERS TWINS

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NEW YORK — Tebow Time is off the clock. Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York that had TEBOW been expected for months. The Heisman Trophy winner attempted just eight passes after his ballyhooed arrival in a surprising trade from the Denver Broncos in March 2012. He threw for 39 yards and rushed 32 times for 102 yards — and stunningly had no touchdowns as a member of the Jets.

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By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Wednesday, May 1: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5: Pittsburgh at NY Islanders Noon Tuesday, May 7: Pittsburgh at NY Islanders, 7 p.m. Ottawa vs. Montreal Thursday, May 2: Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. Friday, May 3: Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5: Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7: Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. New York Rangers vs. Washington Thursday, May 2: NY Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4: NY Rangers at Washington, 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 6: Washington at NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8: Washington at NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Toronto vs. Boston Wednesday, May 1: Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4: Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Monday, May 6: Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8: Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota vs. Chicago Tuesday, April 30: Minnesota at Chicago, 8 p.m. Friday, May 3: Minnesota at Chicago, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5: Chicago at Minnesota, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Chicago at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. Detroit vs. Anaheim Tuesday, April 30: Detroit at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2: Detroit at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4: Anaheim at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6: Anaheim at Detroit, 8 p.m. San Jose vs. Vancouver Wednesday, May 1: San Jose at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 3: San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5: Vancouver at San Jose, 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7: Vancouver at San Jose, 10 p.m. Los Angeles vs. St. Louis Tuesday, April 30: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2: Los Angeles at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

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AVONDALE, La. — Billy Horschel arrived in New Orleans riding a streak of strong performances that made him one of the best players on the PGA Tour never to win a tournament. Not anymore. Horschel earned his fourth-straight top-10 finish by rolling in a pressure-packed, 27foot birdie putt to cap a weather-delayed, 8-under 64 at TPC Louisiana that earned him a victory at the Zurich Classic on Sunday. Horschel’s final-day score tied a course record and left him one stroke ahead of D.A. Points.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — After teaming with Craig Stadler for two runnerup finishes in three tries at the Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf, Jeff Sluman decided it was time for a change. He called Brad Faxon nearly two years ago to court him as a teammate for the Champion Tour’s annual team competition and the new pairing paid off on Sunday as theyn combined for a final-round 7-under-par 65 to finish at 23-under for a onestroke victory at the Club at Savannah Harbor.

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WEST COLUMBIA — Manning High School lost to Airport 6-0 on Monday in a winners bracket game in the District V tournament of the 3A baseball state playoffs at the Airport field. The Monarchs fell to 17-4 on the season. They will play host to either Hanahan or Myrtle Beach on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in an elimination game. Myrtle Beach and Hanahan play an elimination game today.

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easy day, but they were two 9-0s that were competitive matches,â&#x20AC;? McCord said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were in the majority of the games we played, we just happened to do the things we needed to do to win the matches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a little concerned where our focus and attitude would be where they needed to be,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had moments of subpar play, but we played very good, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Ben Lippen played as well as they had the first two times.â&#x20AC;? No. 1 Thomas Brown was the only Baron not to lose a game, beating John Welsh 6-0, 6-0. No. 2 Trey Davis beat Mitchell Mills 6-2, 6-0, Tradd Stover beat Luke Barry at No. 3 6-1, 6-1, No. 4 Hunter Hendrix beat Tyler Gibbs 6-0, 6-1, Pierce Thompson won over Jeremy Bishop 6-2, 6-0, at No. 5 and Chandler Stone beat Will Beers 6-1, 6-0, at No. 6. Ben Lippen finished its year with a 7-8 record. Wilson Hall is scheduled to play HHP, which is 10-2 on the season, at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m confident these guys can beat Hilton Head (Prep) based on some of our common opponents,â&#x20AC;? McCord said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a big opportunity for these guys. I feel like if we play our best we have a chance for a big victory.â&#x20AC;?

college football during his tenure as head coach. Briggs was a 4-year starter at linebacker for Manning. He was an all-state pick his final two seasons. Briggs played collegiately at The Citadel, where he was a 4-year letterman and became a starting linebacker his sophomore season. He earned All-Southern Conference honors his senior year (1992), the same year the Bulldogs enjoyed their greatest success with an 11-2 record and a No. 1 ranking in the NCAA Division I-AA poll. Briggs was inducted into the Clarendon County Athletic Hall of Fame in March.

COLLINS from Page B1 and gone to enormous lengths to live a lie,â&#x20AC;? Collins immediately drew support for his announcement from the White House, former President Bill Clinton, the NBA, current and former teammates, and athletes in other sports. Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant tweeted that he was proud of Collins, writing: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others,â&#x20AC;? followed by the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;courageâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;support.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to get rid of the shame. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the main thing. And Jasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to help that. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to help give people courage to come out,â&#x20AC;? said Billie Jean King, a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame who confirmed she was gay after being outed in the early 1980s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guarantee you heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to feel much lighter, much freer. The truth does set you free, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy. But it sets you free,â&#x20AC;? King said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. The Wizards, whose season ended April 17, issued a statement from President Ernie Grunfeld: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely proud of Jason and support his decision to live his life proudly and openly. He has been a leader on and off the court and an outstanding teammate throughout his NBA career. Those qualities will continue to serve him both as a player and as a positive role model for others of all sexual orien-

tation.â&#x20AC;? Collinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach with the Celtics, Doc Rivers, drew a comparison between Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement and Jackie Robinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 as the first black player in Major League Baseball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am extremely happy and proud of Jason Collins. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a proâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pro. He is the consummate professional and he is one of my favorite â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; players I have ever coached,â&#x20AC;? Riv-

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WILSON HALL 9, BEN LIPPEN 0 SINGLES 1 - Thomas Brown (WH) defeated John Welsh 6-0, 6-0. 2 -- Trey Davis (WH) defeated Mitchell Mills 6-2, 6-0. 3 -- Tradd Stover (WH) defeated Luke Barry 6-1, 6-1. 4 -- Hunter Hendrix (WH) defeated Tyler Gibbs 6-0, 6-1. 5 -- Pierce Thompson (WH) defeated Jeremy Bishop 6-2, 6-0. 6 -- Chandler Stone (WH) defeated Will Beers 6-1, 6-0. DOUBLES 1 -- Brown/Davis (WH) defeated Welsh/Mills 8-2. 2 -- Stover/Hendrix (WH) defeated Barry/Gibbs 8-6. 3 -- Thompson/Stone (WH) defeated Bishop/Beers 8-4.

ers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have learned anything from Jackie Robinson, it is that teammates are always the first to accept. It will be society who has to learn tolerance.â&#x20AC;? Collins says he quietly made a statement for gay rights even while keeping his sexual orientation a secret. He wore No. 98 with the Celtics and Wizards â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1998 was year that Matthew Shepard, a gay college student in Wyoming, was killed, and the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization, was founded. Momentum has been

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building toward this sort of announcement from a pro athlete in a top league. NFL players Brendan Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe were outspoken in support of state gay-marriage amendments during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elections. President Barack Obama spoke about his support for gay marriage during his reelection campaign. The topic made waves during Super Bowl week when one player, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver, said he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t welcome a gay member of his team.

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20. (20) David Ragan, Ford, 406, 60.1, 24, $103,518. 21. (4) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 406, 78.5, 23, $94,585. 22. (22) David Reutimann, Toyota, 406, 54.2, 22, $91,368. 23. (18) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 406, 58.6, 21, $88,957. 24. (8) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 406, 98.9, 21, $121,468. 25. (31) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 406, 52.7, 19, $79,560. 26. (13) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 406, 79.3, 18, $105,130. 27. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, 405, 49.1, 17, $78,635. 28. (27) Josh Wise, Ford, 404, 44.7, 0, $78,010. 29. (30) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 402, 42.6, 15, $75,385. 30. (40) Casey Mears, Ford, 402, 42.4, 14, $84,710. 31. (25) David Stremme, Toyota, 402, 40.5, 13, $75,085. 32. (39) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 401, 40.6, 12, $74,935. 33. (23) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 398, 73.3, 11, $128,251. 34. (42) Timmy Hill, Ford, 397, 29.9, 10, $74,685. 35. (2) Brian Vickers, Toyota, accident, 392, 67.6, 0, $94,285. 36. (33) Greg Biffle, Ford, 391, 49.7, 8, $92,305. 37. (36) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 368, 29.9, 7, $82,170. 38. (10) Mark Martin, Toyota, 349, 86, 6, $77,200. 39. (41) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, vibration, 245, 32.2, 0, $65,200. 40. (43) Brian Keselowski, Toyota, brakes, 186, 26.8, 4, $61,200. 41. (35) Michael McDowell, Ford, brakes, 121, 33.6, 3, $57,200. 42. (11) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, engine, 109, 63.8, 2, $80,414.

SPEEDWAY from Page B1 second and picked up the Dannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trophy Shop Hard Charger Award. Kale Green shot into the lead as the Crate Late Model feature began and never looked back. Green led flag to flag and picked up his first win of the season. Matt Lawson made his first trip to Sumter Speedway and had an impressive secondplace finish. Banjo Duke came home third with Ted McDaniel fourth and last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner, Gene Kinard, fifth. Marty Hudson continued his dominance in the Ridge Runner division, picking up yet another victory. Dennis Hill came home second.

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NASCAR from Page B1 the backstretch.â&#x20AC;? It was Harvickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Sprint Cup win of the season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he opened the year with a win in the exhibition Sprint Unlimited at Daytona â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and his 20th career victory. It put Chevrolet and Richard Childress Racing in Victory Lane, snapping a two-race winning streak by Joe Gibbs Racing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was vintage Kevin Harvick right there,â&#x20AC;? crew chief Gil Martin said. Juan Pablo Montoya was trying to hold off Harvick for his first win since 2010 when the caution came out with four laps remaining. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Really? Really?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Montoya said about the caution. He pounded his fist on the steering wheel when the yellow flag waved. Montoya left the decision to pit or stay out to crew chief Chris Heroy, who gamely tried to calm the driver and convince him he could still win the race. He brought Montoya down pit road, a decision most of the field

followed as everyone traded track position for tires. Both Montoya and Harvick took four tires, which put them sixth and seventh on the final restart. Harvick teammate Jeff Burton was the leader after Burton, Jamie McMurray and AJ Allmendinger didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pit and stayed on the track. When the race resumed, the first three cars on old tires couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold off traffic, creating mayhem through the field. Harvick rocketed his way through the pack, dragging Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano with him. Bowyer wound up second, Logano third and Montoya had to settle for fourth. Montoya, who is off to a horrific start to the season with six finishes of 20th or worse in the first eight races, was comforted with his first top-10 finish of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is what we needed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like last week we had a top-five car as well, but

not quite a car to win. I think this weekend, we came here and tested, and the guys did an amazing job, and we had a good car all weekend.â&#x20AC;? Tony Stewart restarted in fifth, but was bumped out of the way by Kurt Busch and faded to 18th. Stewart angrily traded bumps with Busch on the cool-down lap, even trying to force him into the wall, before the two drivers headed to the garage. Once back at their haulers Stewart and Busch shouted at each other over crew members, with Busch claiming the final two laps â&#x20AC;&#x153;were a free-for-all.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were hoping to be on the right sequence at the end,â&#x20AC;? Busch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some guys had older tires. Some guys had newer tires. We were in

Justin Mintz made his first appearance of the season in the Stock-4 division and dominated the feature. Mintz lead the entire feature. Bubba Johnson was second with Bubba Kolb third, Allen Ridgeway fourth and Jason Hodge fifth. The kids power wheels race winners were Charleston Hodge and Brynli Knotts. The kids bicycle winners were Haley Welch, Mattie Livingston, Christopher Boing, Paul Hartnatt and Dallas Welch. Racing will continue on Saturday. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing starting at 7. Grandstand tickets are $10 for adults and pit passes are $20. Active duty military will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge with military identification.

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SAUL NELSON Jr. MANNING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saul Nelson Jr., 62, husband of Barbara Williams Nelson, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at his residence, 1194 Butterfly Lane, Gable. He was born July 10, 1950, in Gable, a son of the late Saul Sr. and Mary Ceasar Nelson. He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County, and NELSON was a 1971 graduate of East Clarendon High School. He was employed as a construction worker. Survivors are his wife, Barbara W. Nelson; one daughter, Staff Sgt. Kartrinia (Joson) Walker; one son, Solomon (Tiffany) Nelson; one stepson, Michael Cooper; one sister, Diane Nelson; one brother, Walter (Carrie) Nelson; 12 grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. The celebratory services for Mr. Nelson were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Melina Presbyterian Church, 3539 Black River Road, Gable, with the Rev. Samuels Sparks as eulogist, the Rev. Carnell Hampton, the Rev. Mary RoseHagan, Elder Joe Bennett and the Rev. John Ceasar assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 1194 Butterfly Lane, Gable. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. FRANCES C. MARTIN Frances Elizabeth Clarke Martin, daughter of the late Harry Powell Clarke and Margaret Hammett Clarke, widow of Henry G. Martin Jr., grandmother to the late Gary Schraibman, and the last of seven Clarke sisters, was a resident of Brentwood, Tenn., for the past few years, where she passed away April 8, 2013. Known by most as Frankie, she was born in South Carolina and lived there most of her life. She is survived by her five children, Jane Smith of Columbia, Hank (Linda) Martin of No-

lensville, Tenn., Mary (Paul) Van Hoesen of Nashville, Tenn., Anne (Ronnie) Galloway of Sumter and Dale (Freddy) Richardson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. For more than 60 years, Frankie was an active member of First Presbyterian of Bishopville, First Presbyterian of Sumter, and St. James Lutheran Church of Sumter, respectively. She served as choir member and soloist, as a Sunday school teacher, and in the WomMARTIN enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle. She served on the board of directors for Sumter Little Theatre and starred in many musical productions. Frankie was a member and soloist of the Sumter Civic Chorale; patron of the Sumter SPCA; dedicated volunteer for United Ministries of Sumter County; past president of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Afternoon Music Club; past president of Ladies Golf Association at Sunset Country Club; and an active member of multiple bridge clubs and garden clubs in Bishopville and Sumter. Accompanied by her husband, Henry, Frankie sang for hundreds of weddings, funerals, and community events in Sumter, Bishopville, and throughout the state of South Carolina. She loved and devoted her life to Jesus, her family and friends. Frankie will be remembered for her Southern hospitality, her optimistic view of life, her poetry, quick wit and humorous musical parodies, and the life of love she lived. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church, 1137 Alice Drive, Sumter. Memorials may be made to United Ministries of Sumter County, P.O. Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29151, or to the Gary Schraibman Memorial Foundation, c/o Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213, Columbia, SC 29204. Following the memorial service, the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her children rise up

and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Proverbs 31:28-29 Online condolences may be sent to www. sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 7759386.

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HARRIET P. McINTOSH Harriet Pinner McIntosh, wife of the late Donel Haddon McIntosh, died April 26, 2013, at her home. Mrs. McIntosh was born Sept. 22, 1917, in Peak, a daughter of Dr. Carroll Alexander and Rosalie Suber Pinner. She was predeceased by her sister, Llewellyn Pinner; and her brother, Dr. Carroll A. Pinner Jr. Mrs. McIntosh was a graduate of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of the University of North Carolina. She is survived by two daughters, Alice McIntosh Spann and husband, Jim, of Murrells Inlet and Janice McIntosh Crosby and husband, Tim, of Huntsville, Ala.; and four grandchildren, James M. Spann IV, Rebecca E. Crosby, Sara E. Crosby and William T. Crosby Jr. The family received visitors at her home on Monday afternoon. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Peak Cemetery in Peak with the Rev. Jason Antley officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member, 926 Church St., Peak, SC 29122. Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

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IDA E. JENKINSON SUMMERTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ida DesChamps Elliott Jenkinson, 90, widow of Marion Delmar Jenkinson Jr., died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home in Summerton. Born Feb. 25, 1923, in Pinewood, she was a daughter of the late Wayne Vivian Sr. and Annie Lou Britton Elliott. She was a member of Pisgah Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by a son, Marion Delmar Jenkinson III (Martha) of Summerton; two sisters, Faye Coulliette (Charles) and Ethel Barwick (D.L.), all of Pinewood; four grandchildren, Christina Spearman (Ben) of Baltimore, Md., M. Delmar Jenkinson IV (Amanda), Brynne Sanders (Sam) and Drew Cooper, all of Summerton; three greatgrandchildren; and special caregiver, Anne Cooper of Summerton. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Summerton Baptist Church with the Rev. Brent Hutsell officiating. Burial will follow in Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Jenkinson, D.L. Barwick, Jackie Keels, F.M. Elliott, Furman Elliott, Anthony Elliott and David Tindal. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeannie Wilson, Patti Odom, Miriam Johnson and Elizabeth Wolfe. Visitation was held Monday evening at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 1534 Waters Edge Drive, Summerton. Memorials may be made to Clarendon Hall, P.O. Box 609, Summerton, SC 29148. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org ANNIE MAE P. SCOTT Annie Mae Plowden Scott entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 30, 1925, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Janie Williams Plowden. The family is receiving friends at the home

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SARAH L. BRAILSFORD SUMMERTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sarah Lawson Brailsford, 92, widow of Freddie Brailsford, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C. She was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Bozzie Johnson and Lottie Lawson. The family will receive friends beginning Thursday at her residence, 8331 Bill Davis Road, Summerton. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning. CYNTHIA M. FLOYD Cynthia Ann Murphy Floyd, 50, wife of Michael H. Floyd, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Palmetto Health Richland. Services will be announced by ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter. ALLIE MAE W. WRIGHT Allie Mae Williams Wright, 93, departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 7, 1920, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late John and Martha Roper Williams. The family is receiving friends at the home, 3370 Deer Track Circle, Dalzell. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

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

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Daisy E Wilson

#2013ES4300194 Personal Representative Willis Wilson Jr 19 S Salem Avenue Sumter, SC 29150

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#2013ES4300232 Personal Representative Julian J. Singleton 905 Lewis Road Sumter, SC 29154

#2013ES4300195 Personal Representative Lillian Sims 1665 N Pike East Sumter, SC 29153

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#2013ES4300214 Personal Representative Mary Jenkins 6809 Oconee Place Fairburn, GA 30213

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Barbara J. Robinson

Mitchell A Windham

#2013ES4300211 Personal Representative Margaret H. Windham 1075 Sterling Street Sumter, SC 29153

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#2013ES4300199 Personal Representative Kendall Lee Robinson PO Box 545 Loris, SC 29569

#2013ES4300234 Personal Representative Herbert Wright 861 Carolina Ave Apt 65 Sumter, SC 29150

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Richard C. Johnson Jr

#2013ES4300192 Personal Representative Dorothy Mae Johnson 1107 Hurley Drive Sumter, SC 29150

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James W. McElveen

Frances M. Waldron

#2013ES4300205 Personal Representative Joseph A. Waldron Jr 2055 Bethel Church Road Sumter, SC 29154

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Robert Francis Jenkins

#2013ES4300218 Personal Representative Emery McElveen 1800 Queen Chapel Road Sumter, SC 29153

#2013ES4300227 Personal Representative Jane Jenkins Hill 102 Thomason Pointe Greenwood, SC 29649

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Bonnie Jean Clay

Dennis A. Willard

#2013ES4300198 Personal Representative Robert A. Clay II 10 Delorme Court Sumter, SC 29150

#2013ES430035 Personal Representative Linda F. Willard 1841 W Oakland Ave Sumter, SC 29150

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Catherine Chappell

#2013ES4300190 Personal Representative Johnny R. Chappell 458 Chippewa Circle Sumter, SC 29150

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Carl G. Truett

#2013ES4300201 Presonal Representative Carl W. Truett and Janet T. Bouyea 220 Macy Street Sumter, SC 29153

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Melba McClelland

#2013ES4300197 Personal Representative Michael L. Brown 4740 Frisco Branch Road Sumter, SC 29154

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Jeremiah Grant, Sr

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Forman Ulysses Irick, III

Eileen Salisbury

#2013ES4300212 Personal Representative Robert J. Swank C/O J. Cabot Seth Attorney at Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

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Whitney C. Weatherly

#2013ES4300206 Personal Representative Lenora T. Weatherly 2131 N Main Street Sumter, SC 29153

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Irene Davis

#2013ES4300228 Personal Representative Lucious Jennings 2600 Maidenhair Lane Sumter, SC 29153

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Clara Bell McKenzie

#2013ES4300213 Personal Representative Mary Jenkins 6809 Oconee Place Fairburn, GA 30213

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Samuel Lee Rhames, Sr

#2013ES4300193 Personal Representative Eleanor Glisson Rhames AKA Eleanor K. Rhames 412 West Oakland Ave Sumter, SC 29150

#2013ES4300220 Personal Representative Linda P. Irick C/O John Keffer Attorney At Law 2775 Britton Brogdon Road Sumter, SC 29153

#2013ES4300202 Personal Representative Rita D. Davis 8490 Black River Road Rembert, SC 29128

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Norman F. Hood

#2013ES4300221 Personal Representative John L. Hood 2575 Relative Road Dalzell, SC 29040

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Willie Edward Davis

Annie Mae Beall

#2013ES4300207 Personal Representative Gloria J. Pounds 215 Winn Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Essie Mae Chandler

#2013ES4300229 Personal Representative Carolyn J. Sadler NKA Louise Sadler 6750 Essie Road Rembert, SC 29128

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Boaters brave chill for 2013 Poker Run BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com SUMMERTON — The turnout for the 2013 Striped Bass Festival Poker Run, sponsored by the Goat Island Boat Club, was good but a little down from previous years, according to boat club President Wanda Johnson. “We did much better than we expected,” Johnson said. “We think the weather kept some people at home.” Johnson said the verdict isn’t in yet on whether hosting the event on a Saturday was better than Sunday, the day the event is usually held. “We did have people tell us they liked it on Saturday better than Sunday,” she added. “We’re going to talk to more people and think about the differences before making the decision for next year.” John Mathis, a charter member of the Boat Club, agreed with Johnson about the weather’s having played a part in the smaller crowd. “I had a few people tell me it was too cold for them to get out on their boats,”

he said. He said a few boaters did switch their mode of transportation from boat to car because of the chill in the air. Mathis said it was a good thing the poker run wasn’t held the next day because the lake waters were “white-capping” most of the day Sunday. “No one could have gotten out on their boat then,” he said. “The water was really rough.” Mathis applauded the die-hard boaters who braved the cooler temperatures to participate in the poker run. “We have folks who never miss a poker run,” he said. “It’s great to see the same old faces year after year.” Johnson had praise for the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for attending the event and keeping everyone safe. “I also want to thank all the people who donated door prizes,” she added, (and) our band, Distant Couzins. Like always, they did a great job.” Funds raised from the Poker Run’s T-

RIGHT: One of the youngest 2013 Puddin Swamp Festival attendees, 7-month-old Molly Ann Disher, takes a nap despite all the excitement. BELOW: The cool temperatures didn’t stop folks from enjoying the amusement rides. PHOTOS BY SHARRON HALEY

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The 2013 Striped Bass Festival Poker Run sponsored by Goat Island Boat Club had hundreds turning out at John C. Land III Landing and Sport Fishing Facility for a Saturday afternoon of fun, food and live entertainment.

shirt sales, canteen and other sales will benefit the boat club’s annual scholarship fund. During the April 25 opening ceremonies of the Striped Bass Festival, members of the Goat Island Boat Club presented two scholarships to students with connections to lakes Marion and Moultrie who will be attending college or a technical school this fall. Johnson and Dale Cousar, chairman

of the scholarship committee, presented a $1,000 scholarship to Kelly Lynn Pacheco, a recent graduate of Calhoun County High School and Ellen Catherine Hall, a graduate of Berkeley High School. Since the inception of the scholarship program in 2007, the Goat Island Boat Club has donated $12,500 in scholarships to seniors in the five-county area surrounding Lake Marion. SEE POKER RUN, PAGE C3

Puddin Swamp Festival draws thousands BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com

ABOVE: Plates, cups and saucers, gravy boats, bowls and other typical dinnerware turned into yard decorations were for sale at the Puddin Swamp Festival.

RIGHT: Thomas Fitts, left, took on Taylor Bradley with his new saber he purchased at the festival. Although Bradley had the height and arm length advantage, Fitts’ small stature and quickness allowed him to win the match.

TURBEVILLE — Despite being forced by severe weather to shut down its second night, this year’s Puddin Swamp Festival was deemed a huge success, with more than 3,000 enjoying the rides, food and fun. The cooler temperatures the next morning caused the crowd to slowly dwindle onto Turbeville’s Town Square and by early afternoon, the place was packed. The Sarah Meldon as the Cat in the Hat and event, which started Jordan Evans as Amelia Bedelia enter- with the Taste of tained festival attendees with readings Turbeville on April from a variety of books including some 18, ended April 20. by Dr. Seuss and Peggy Parish. “You know it’s a good day when your food vendors are running out of food by 6 p.m.,” Pat Goodwin, a festival coordinator said. “I’m very pleased with the turnout. We would have had more, but the weather worked against us on Friday night.” Olivia “Liv” McConnell had her “Liv’s Lemonade” stand set up raising money for the March for Babies. She also had a table set up next to the stand raising money for the cause. As of April 20, McConnell had collected more than $3,300 for the March for Babies (marchforbabies.org). Sarah Meldon dressed

as Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat and Jordan Evans costumed as Peggy Parish’s Amelia Bedelia roamed the square inviting children to their Storybook Reading tent and posing often for photos with young children. Locals fired up griddles and grills to feed those attending the festival. Holly Miles, Mary Kinlaw and Mary Louise Kinlaw kept the peppers and onions ready for mouthwatering Polish sausage dogs at the Sardinia Presbyterian Church tent. Fidelity Lodge No. 394 had barbecued pork sandwiches, sweet tea and other favorites. Clarendon County firefighter and Mason David Bruce manned the grill while fellow Masons Chuck Stone, Tony Alexander, Jason Floyd, Jim Boatwright, Jason Gardner, Joel Welch, Brandon Welch, Andrew Stone and Phil McLaughlin waited on customers. The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office had a tent at the festival, and Turbeville police officers strolled the venue talking to attendees. Miss Clarendon Liz Black and Miss Clarendon Teen Hannah Henshaw were on hand along with the newly crowed Miss Puddin Swamp Devyn Youngblood and members of her court. Dr. Julie Griffin from SEE PUDDIN SWAMP, PAGE C3

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POLICE BLOTTER GUN STOLEN:

A 51-year-old Manning man told deputies that someone stole a .380 caliber black semi-automatic Ruger handgun out of the glove box of his truck while it was parked at a home on Forest Lake Drive between 8 p.m. April 18 and 8:30 p.m. April 20. The gun was valued at $400. LARCENY:

A 72-year-old Manning man told deputies that someone stole items from an open garage on his home on Sassafras Lane between midnight April 10 and 3:35 p.m. April 19. The stolen items reportedly included a Stihl weed eater, a 10-inch Craftsman table saw and a metal trap. The stolen items had a total value of $450. A 59-year-old Columbia man told deputies that someone stole two bicycles and an air compressor from the carport of his home on Wash Davis Road between midnight April 12 and 7:34 p.m. April 19. The two bicycles were reportedly valued at $400 and $250 and the compressor $500. A 58-year-old Alcolu man told deputies that someone stole a $2,000 John Deere lawn mower and a $750 single-axle black trailer from property he owns on North Brewington Road in Alcolu between April 17 and 8 p.m. April 19.

| A 24-year-old Summerton man told deputies that someone stole three 14-ft. Carolina Ski Skiff boats with a total value of $4,800 from his property on M.W. Rickenbaker Road between Feb. 25 and 9 a.m. April 23. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT:

A 43-year-old Manning man told deputies that someone stole a white 2002 Freightliner truck, valued at $18,000 and a black 2004 lowboy trailer, valued at $40,000 from a location near his home on Raccoon Road. The man reportedly told deputies that he could see that the truck was pulled from the location because the wheels were locked while it was being pulled down the road. VANDALISM:

A 22-year-old Manning woman told deputies that someone keyed her auntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car while it was parked outside her apartment off the Paxville Highway between 4 and 9 a.m. April 21. The woman told deputies that someone keyed all the doors and broke the handles on the left rear and front passenger doors. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1,500. BURGLARY:

A 68-year-old Manning woman reportedly told deputies

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Santee Cooper will conduct routine tests of its 15 Santee Dam warning sirens in Berkeley, Clarendon and Williamsburg counties on May 6. As part of the test, Santee Cooper will set off each siren in test mode, which includes about a one-minute siren followed by a prerecorded message and a live announcement concluding the exercise. Employees will collect information on the wail time, message clarity, completeness and volume for both the prerecorded and live announcements. The tests are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and last a few minutes. Santee Cooper is South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stateowned electric and water utility, and the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest power producer. For more information, visit www.santeecooper.com.

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| thrin and resmethrin, which are delivered by truck, and etofenprox, which is delivered aerially. Employees who spray are licensed with the state Department of Pesticide Regulation. About 50 species of mosquito inhabit the area surrounding lakes Marion and Moultrie. Depending on rainfall, the prime season for mosquitoes begins as early as March and typically ends in November. Adult mosquitoes are most active 30 minutes before and after sunrise and 30 minutes before and after sunset. EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR FUNDS AVAILABLE

The Clarendon County Community Development Corp. Inc. has grant money available for emergency home repair. Interested persons can apply from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, call Paulette King at (803) 435-6639.

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Santee Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vector Management program is beginning its seasonal mosquito treatments for residential areas in Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon and Orangeburg counties. Santee Cooper leaseholders and residents of areas around lakes Marion and Moultrie can request mosquito services by visiting www. santeecooper.com/mosquitocontrol. The site includes updates for scheduled mosquito treatments, information about Santee Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vector management operations and an online form that helps Santee Cooper target mosquito breeding sites and problem areas. Santee Cooper typically sprays around 60,000 acres annually by truck for adult mosquito control and about 300 acres for larval control in communities surrounding the Santee Cooper Lakes. The chemicals used in spraying processes are EPA-approved perme-

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that as she was driving past her neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home she noticed the door was open at 10 a.m. April 22 and she knew the homeowner wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t home. She reportedly told deputies she called her husband who called the homeowner when he arrived at the neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. Over the telephone, her husband was reportedly told that a 46-inch television was missing off a wall and that a Black and Decker drill and a Craftsman laser lever were also missing. The total value of the missing items was reported as $800. A 50-year-old Manning man told deputies that he had been working in the shop beside his home on Sportsman Drive until about 12:30 a.m. April 22. He told deputies that when he returned to his shop at 3 p.m. several items were missing, including a $600 Husqvarna chainsaw, a $50 Skillcraft drill set, a $50 Black and Decker tool box, a $140 DeWalt saw and a $50 Stanley tool set. A 41-year-old Manning woman reportedly told deputies that while she and her husband were at work between 8:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 22 someone broke into their home on Jeff Drive and stole a 22-caliber Taurus handgun, valued at $500, an $800 I-pod, a $1,200 Cannon camera, $900 in gold watches, $340 in rings and a $20 book bag.

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Wednesday and May 15: Shake Store on Kingstree Highway, 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday and May 16: Summerton Piggly Wiggly, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and May 17: Lake Marion and Windsor Manor Nursing Facility (Book drop offs only) Paxville Community Center, 3-4 p.m. May 7 and 21: Turbeville IGA, 2-4 p.m. May 8 and 22: Lane Shopping Center, 1-2 p.m. J&E Superette in Davis Station, 2:304:30 p.m. May 9 and 23: Turbeville IGA,

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9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Barrineau Pentecostal Church, 2:303:30 p.m. Lodabar Church on S.C. 527, 4-5 p.m. May 13: Summerton Piggly Wiggly, 2-4 p.m. May 14 and 28: Tanners on U.S. 301 South, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fast Break, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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East Clarendon Middle / High School Principal Kelvin Lemon, the 2013 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year, gets a hug from Debbie Lee, a seventh-grade teacher at the school, during a reception that Clarendon School District 3 board members held in his honor on April 14.

Lemon honored by Clarendon District 3 BY SHARRON HALEY shaley@theitem-clarendonsun.com East Clarendon Middle/High School Principal Kelvin Lemon was honored April 14 by the Clarendon School District board at a reception held at the district office in Turbeville. Lemon, who has served with the school for three years, was named the 2013 South Carolina Secondary Principal of the Year in early December. Deborah Lee, a seventh-grade teacher at the school who has been teaching overall for 28 years, said Lemon is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best principal Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love this man,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great leader. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bright, shining light for all of us. He has a big heart for the children and people of all ages.â&#x20AC;? Former principal

Dwayne Howell said Lemon was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;right man for the job.â&#x20AC;? District Superintendent Connie Dennis said Lemon â&#x20AC;&#x153;makes all of us work hard.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am humbled by the award,â&#x20AC;? Lemon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had help from the students, the faculty and staff and the community.â&#x20AC;? Lemon said his mentors over the course of his career have been Clarendon School District 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preston Threatt, who has served as principal at Manning Junior High School and Manning High School; the late John Bassard, a former Manning High School principal, and the late Kenneth Mance, a former Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Branch High School principal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you trust in the will of God for your life, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll walk down the right path,â&#x20AC;? Lemon added.

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Lauren Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nisa Parker, center in white dress, was named 2013 Striped Bass Festival Tiny Miss. Bailey Grace Johnson, far left, was named first runner up. Bella Grey Mosier, second Miss Aurora Jane Herlong, right, was named 2013 Striped Bass Festival Baby, with Miss from right, took second place; and Taylor Rae Geddings, far right, won Tiny Miss PhotogeLucille Corrine Stokes, left, taking first runner up. nic.

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As part of the Striped Bass Festival Poker Run sponsored by the Goat Island Boat Club, the club made two scholarship donations at the 2013 festival. Kelly Lynn Pacheco of Calhoun County High School received a $1,000 scholarship while Ellen Catherine Hall, right, a graduate of Berkeley High School, received a $2,000 scholarship.

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Emily Anderson, left, was crowned 2013 Puddin Swamp Festival Overall Princess, with Emersyn Hicks crowned Puddin Swamp Festival Precious Miss.

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CALENDAR HAVEN OF REST MEETING

The JCMC Haven of Rest Domestic Violence Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly board meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, U.S. 301, Manning. FARMERS MARKET MEETING

A meeting for all interested Farmers Market vendors will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at City Hall. Call Carrie Trebil at (803) 435-8477. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

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Robbie Ouzts as Corey, Angie Schoonover as Kat and Alea Thompson as JoJo listen as another member of their class attempts to talk Corey into acting as his bodyguard in return for help in trigonometry. The Laurence Manning Academy weekend presentation “Back to the 80s - The Totally Awesome Musical” depicted a high school’s cliques and other students as they were in the ’80s.

‘Totally Awesome’ brings back the ’80s BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com MANNING — Remember “Sixteen Candles,” “Pretty in Pink” and “Can’t Buy Me Love,” popular mid-’80s musicals? Songs from those three movies were brought to life over the weekend when Laurence Manning Academy’s drama class performed “Totally Awesome 80s: The Musical.” Can you talk the talk from the ‘80’s? Boss, cowabunga, hip, lame, mondo, schweet ... and ‘sup? Nancy McInnis, LMA drama teacher, said the score for the musical came with a glossary so the students could understand some of the slang terms from the disco decade. “Is that not great?” McInnis said as the students practiced for the twohour musical. The musical tells the story of a girl growing up on the wrong side of the railroad tracks who falls in love with a hunk from across town.

“It’s a musical about everybody wanting to fit in,” McInnis said. The musical gives a glimpse at high school cliques from the ‘80s, including athletes, cheerleaders, preppies and even nerds. McInnis said the musical is brand new for high school students. “No one has seen it before,” she added. “It is so cool.” The musical was presented twice over the weekend, on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.

Tiffany Rogers as Madison, Ashley Meares as Sloan and Nicole Sousa as Tiffany, seated, and Will Richardson as Blane, Davis Patrick as Ferris and Nathan Downer as Andrew discuss a party at Andrew’s home while his parents are away. The student actors appeared in a musical that tells the story of a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who falls in love with boy from the other side of town.

Auction nets $54,000 for school building fund

All students entering the seventh grade at Laurence Manning Academy must receive or have already received a dose of the DTP.DTAP (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis) vaccine. A South Carolina Certificate of Immunization showing the child received this vaccine will need to be

Shoney’s was held at 5 p.m. followed by a silent auction and a rousing live auction. Parents kept the action hot, bidding on items prepared by various LMA classes. In 2008, a scrapbook compiled by one LMA class bought in $3,200. Items auctioned off included trips, furniture, paintings, clothing, household items, tools and handmade, themed baskets and gifts.

2013-14 SCHOOL CALENDAR • Aug. 12-14 — Teacher in-service • Aug. 15-16 — School begins with 11:30 a.m. dismissal • Aug. 19 — First full day K5-12 • Aug. 21 — First full day K3/K4 • Nov. 27-19 — Thanksgiving

RISING 7TH-GRADE STUDENTS MUST HAVE SHOT RECORDS

• May 1-3 — BOGO Book Fair • May 2 — Freshman class trip to Hunting Island • May 3 — Junior class trip to Edisto River • May 10 — Accelerated Reader Points end • May 10 — Turn in library books

holiday • Dec. 21-Jan. 5 — Christmas holiday • April 11 — Junior/Senior Prom • April 18-27 — Spring Break • May 16 — Graduation • May 23 — Last day of school

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Forty years later, Laurence Manning Academy continues to prepare our students to successfully work, lead, live, and play in the ever-changing landscape of the new millennium.

Founded in 1972, Laurence Manning Academy is an independent, Christian-based preparatory school that is committed to providing students in grades K3 through 12 with a high quality education within a safe, and morally rich environment.

on file for the 2013-14 school year. For information on immunizations, call your physician. DATES CHANGED FOR ANNUAL GRADE LEVEL MEETINGS

Per parental requests, Laurence Manning Academy has changed the dates for the school’s annual grade level meetings from the end of the school year

| to just prior to the beginning of the school year. The annual grade level meetings for grades five-11 for the 2013-14 school year will be held July 26-Aug. 7. These meetings are a vital means of communication between the school and parents. Make every effort to attend the meeting appropriate for your child.

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MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy’s biggest fundraiser of the year, “A Night on the Town,” raised more than $54,000 for the school’s building fund. “It’s a lot of fun,” Nancy McInnis, LMA drama teacher, said prior to the event. “It’s our capital campaign fundraiser.” Proceeds from the

annual event will be used for debt reduction for LMA’s high school building and for additional campus renovations. Dixie Elliott, a local dance studio owner, who has children attending LMA, coordinated the event. “This is always a fun evening with lots of excitement and deals,” Elliott said in announcing the event. A dinner catered by

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Destiny Johnson as Orchid and Gracen Hall as Petunia were dressed for the 1980s in Laurence Manning Academy’s weekend presentation of “Back to the 80s.” Nancy McInnis, LMA drama teacher, directed the show.

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www.laurencemanning.com Enrollment opportunities are available are available for the 2013-2014 school year.

• May 15 — Awards Day, grades six-11 at 8:15 a.m. • May 16 — Senior Night • May 17 — Final Accelerated Reader Party Cookout • May 17 — Graduation • May 21-22 —

Exams, grades six-11; 11:30 a.m. dismissal, grades one-11 • May 23 — No school • May 24 — Awards Day, grades one-five at 8:15 a.m. • May 24 — Report cards MS/HS, 9 a.m.11:30 a.m.

The LMA Class of 2012: Average SAT score of (top 25%) 1160 Earned over $3 million in merit-based scholarships LMA students in grades K5 - 8th scored in the 73% percentile on Stanford Testing. SCISA Advanced Accreditation

Laurence Manning Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, athletics and other school administered programs.

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Alcolu Girl Scout recognized at Statehouse BY MARY ERSKINE Marketing and Communications Director Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina maryerskine@girlscoutsesc.org

Gus, pictured, and his brothers, Gunther and Gage, are neutered, male Great Pyrenees mix puppies. Their adoption fee of $125 includes neutering, vaccinations and deworming. Gage has a deformed right front leg which will need surgery. The breed is characterized as strong, courageous, great companions, with a natural calm and placid temperament. Meet Gus and his brothers at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301). Adoption hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www.ascasmanningsc.doodlekit.com.

COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina had six girls accepted into the Girl Scout Legislative Page Class of 2013. The girls spent three days working in the Statehouse and learning how our government works. Tegan Kates of Alcolu, Alexandra Zimmer of Goose Creek, Samantha Lee and Danielle Kriss of Darlington, Janay Crosland of St. Matthews and Kendra Bethea of Orangeburg spent March 11-14 in Columbia getting an indepth look at government in action. They joined six other Girl Scouts from South Carolina sister council Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands. South Carolina Girl Scouts in grades 10-12 are eligible to apply for the program. Each applicant is evaluated for

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Tegan Kates of Alcolu, second from right, visited with South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn F. McConnell of Charleston in his office at the Statehouse.

leadership skills, community involvement, interest in government and Girl Scout activities by the page program committee. As pages, the girls assist members of the General Assembly with tasks such as delivering materials and messages within the Statehouse complex, answering phones in the membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices and working in the House or Senate cham-

bers when the General Assembly is in session. Girl Scouts is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all girls, everywhere â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, in-

cluding strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and selfworth. Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina provides programs and services to more than 13,000 girls and 5,000 adults across 21 counties. For more information on Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, call (843) 552-9910 or visit www.girlscoutsesc.org.

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George is a sweet, 3-year-old, neutered, male wire-haired Griffon mix with lots of personality. who is looking for a home. Meet George at A Second Chance Animal Shelter.

Your Comfort Is Our Calling

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Annual walk-a-thon at 7 a.m. Walk, run or ride your bike. Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 2938 Raccoon Road, Manning, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Spring yard sale / bake sale 8 a.m.noon. Proceeds benefit the youth â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Are Hisâ&#x20AC;? ministry, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry and ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ministry community projects and programs. Donations of gently used clothing, toys, games, Christian books, household supplies, and tools will be accepted on Friday. Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 10331 Plowden Mill Road, Alcolu, announces: * Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mother and daughter banquet at 6 p.m. at the F.E. Dubose Career Center, 3351 U.S.

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521, Manning. Minister Linda Speed, of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, will speak. Photographs will be available from Johnny Wilson of GRUV19 Promotions LLC. Pinewood Baptist Church, S.C. 261, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Homecoming and Golden Age beginning with 10 a.m. Sunday school followed by 11 a.m. worship. All seniors will be honored. The Rev. Sim Smith will speak. Covered dish lunch will follow. Call (803) 452-5373 or visit www.pinewoodbaptist.org. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, Olanta, announces: * Saturday, May 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 90th birthday celebration for Gertie Nero Ingram at 2 p.m. Evangelist Betty Ingram-White, of Philadelphia, Pa., will speak.

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