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An emptied bottle of vodka sits in the grass outside of the old church at 1025 Manning Ave. that will be demolished and replaced by a liquor store. Members of the Greater Turkey Creek Neighborhood Association turned out in protest during the zoning board meeting regarding the proposal for a “special exception” for the store Wednesday.

Residents protest plan to turn old church into ‘high-end’ liquor store BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 Once, the land at the corner of Manning and Pocalla roads was sacred ground. But a zoning decision this week paves the way for the property to serve a more worldly purpose. An old, disused church sanctuary

on the site, along with a few other structures, will soon be demolished to pave the way for a new, high-end liquor store, after the Board of Zoning Appeals narrowly approved the proposal Wednesday. The property owner argued the new store will contribute to the economic development of the area, but neighbors told the board they don’t want

another place for local residents to go and drink. “The primary reason is overkill,” Barbara Richbourg said of her opposition to the new store. “There are already too many liquor stores in the area.” Richbourg and other members of the Greater Turkey Creek Neighborhood Association turned out in match-

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Investigators are hoping to gather more information about a Wednesday morning Pearson Road shooting after one of the surviving victims’ status was upgraded Thursday. According to Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, the condition of Timothy Hodge, 18, who suffered a gunshot wound to

ing blue T-shirts to oppose the proposal at a zoning board hearing. In a onemile radius of the site, opponents counted four other places to buy liquor and an additional four businesses that sell beer. “Adding another one is not beneficial to the economic development this

Deputies with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office search for shooting suspect Charles Gary Singletary III near the scene of a double shooting on Pearson Road on Wednesday. Singletary, 18, was arrested Wednesday after the manhunt and charged with murder. the head during the shooting, has been changed to stable as of Thursday afternoon. “He’s currently listed as being in stable condition, no longer ‘stable but critical,’”

Dennis said. “He’s expected to make a full recovery.” The suspect, Charles Gary Singletary III, 18, of 4780 Cane Savannah Road in

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BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The political primary season might be winding down, but at least one local race appears to be heating up, as a retiring principal has announced his plans to run for the Sumter School District Board of Trustees seat held by the current chairman. John Hilton, who will retire this year after serving as prin-

cipal at Millwood Elementary School for 25 years, confirmed his intentions to run for the Area 4 seat held by Keith HILTON Schultz. In describing his candidacy, Hilton said he’s technically running against Schultz but not because he’s against Schultz specifically.

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Boy, 15, declared missing by deputies Authorities are looking for a 15-year-old Wedgefield boy after he was recently declared missing. Officials with Sumter County Sheriff ’s Office have issued a missing persons release for Jeremy Dakota Brown, of 6390 Cougar Way in Wedgefield, who was last seen at the BROWN home of a family member in the 2500 block of Wedgefield Highway on June 8. Brown reportedly has no known history of medical conditions or mental health issues. Little is known about Brown’s attire at the time of his disappearance. Anyone with information about Brown’s whereabouts is asked to contact local authorities at (803) 436-2700 or (803) 436-2718. In another missing person case, 53-year-old James Brunson, of 3080 Myrtle Beach Highway, was found on Wednesday evening after news of his disappearance was published by local media. Brunson had been reportedly missing since May 30.

Plowden Mill incident 3rd traffic death since Memorial Day weekend BY ROB COTTINGHAM rcottingham@theitem.com (803) 774-1225 On Wednesday evening, a 1984 Mercedes was traveling north on Plowden Mill Road when the driver swerved off the roadway and struck a ditch. The driver, Lewis Mendes Sr., 54, of Alcolu, who wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from his vehicle and sus-

tained massive, traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Wednesday traffic fatality is the third death in the tri-county area since Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of what law enforcement refers to as the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. Only 17 days in, there have been 40 reported traffic fatalities in South Carolina since May 23, meaning drivers in the state are averaging more than two traffic deaths per day. At that estimated rate, the state is on course to document about 235 traffic fatalities during the summer months. Those numbers aren’t far from the yearly average. According to Highway Patrol statis-

tics, there were 38 traffic fatalities on S.C. roads during the same 17-day period last year, 12 of those deaths occurring on Memorial Day weekend alone. Overall, the 100 Deadly Days of Summer 2013 claimed 234 lives. More than half of all in-state traffic fatalities could have been prevented with one simple step, according to Highway Patrol statistics — wearing a seatbelt. A statistic posted on the South Carolina Highway Patrol website states that nearly 92 percent of South Carolinians wear a seatbelt, but on the flip side, more than half of those who die in wrecks on state roadways and had access to seatbelts did not wear them.

Sumter School District’s summer hours posted Summer hours for Sumter School District and schools in the district officially started on Monday. Sumter School District will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed on Friday. Regular hours will resume Aug. 4.

Sumter native named to mental health board Sumter native Carla L. Damron, daughter of Katie Damron and the late Ed Damron, has been named to the board of directors of Mental Health America of South Carolina. A retired social worker/therapist with the S.C. Department of DAMRON Mental Health, Damron is a licensed clinical social worker and serves as president of the National Association of Social WorkersSouth Carolina Chapter. She is also a novelist, whose Caleb Knowles mysteries reflect her description as “a writer of social issues mysteries.” Her books, essays and short stories often address the stigma against people with mental illnesses. See www.carladamron.com for more information.

CORRECTION In Thursday’s sports section, in the story “Protest held for Jones hire,” it was stated that Jimmy Noonan was present at the board meeting. He was not.

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A CT scan is used to determine if a stroke is caused by a bleed or a clot. A radiologist’s report can then be looked at by staff at Tuomey Regional Medical Center and neurologists at Medical University of South Carolina starting in August thanks to a new partnership between the two entities.

Treating stroke to go digital at Tuomey New technology enhances connection with specialists BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 Tuomey Healthcare System is again enhancing the services it offers, this time with an eye on strokes. Set to start in August, the partnership of Tuomey/MUSC telestroke program will bring the Medical University of South Carolina’s REACH MUSC to Sumter. The acronym stands for Remote Evaluation of Acute isCHemic Stroke, and it’s a web-based outreach initiative that makes stroke experts available to hospitals outside of the medical university. “Their program is growing, and their mission at MUSC is to improve the health of South Carolinians, not just Charlestonians,” said Eric McFarland, Tuomey Healthcare System’s emergency department manager. “They are accomplishing this mission by partnering with hospitals all over our state. South Carolina is in the stroke belt (and) leads the nation in many unhealthy ways. This is just another example where we’re on the top of the stack in the country.”

Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. Currently, 12 other hospitals, called spokes, are partnered with the Charleston-based health system, he said, and three additional sites, including Tuomey, are scheduled to come on this year. Considering that in the first three months of this year Tuomey treated 69 stroke patients and transferred an additional 56 that needed a higher level of care, access to these specialists will be a great addition, McFarland said. The process would treat potential stroke patients the same whether they come in on their own or by ambulance: If they have signs of a stroke, they would bypass the check-in steps and be taken directly for a CT scan to determine if the stroke is being caused by a blood clot or a bleed. Either way, oxygen is not getting to the brain. “This is a time-critical disease process,” McFarland said. “We have learned with heart attacks that time is muscle. It’s the same problem with the brain. The more time no oxygen is reaching the brain, the more the deficit. The faster the intervention, the better the results. That is exactly what this program does. It enhances

care by enhancing our access to specialists, which ensures the absolute best stroke care. “With this telemedicine, we will be able to reach a specialty stroke physician for consultation in about eight minutes, 24/7.” After the CT scan, a computer cart will be wheeled into a room with the patient. It will provide video and audio connection between MUSC and Tuomey, allowing staff to review the radiologist’s report, assess the individual experiencing a stroke and interact as they decide on the best treatment. If it’s a blood clot, the neurologists from MUSC can guide staff at Tuomey in treating it by either sucking the clot out with a catheter much like a vacuum cleaner, McFarland said, or injecting a clot-busting medication directly to the clot. If it’s a small clot, a general clot buster can be injected in the circulatory system to do its work over time, he said. If it’s a small brain bleed, the person can be treated on site. If it’s continuing to bleed, the person will have to be stabilized and transferred to another hospital. The use of this program will not be limited just to the ER but will also be available for use throughout the hospital, McFarland said.

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Lindsey McBride paints a canvas for an art project at the Sumter County Gallery of Art’s summer art camp Thursday. The camp continues with weeklong classes in various media through Aug. 9. Call (803) 775-0543 for more information.

POINTING AND PRESENTING A FIREARM According to reports, officers responded to a home on Burgess Court on Monday afternoon in reference to a female being threatened with a gun. When officers arrived, the 41-year-old female victim said some neighborhood children, including her son, were playing basketball when her son accidentally pushed another child. The incident was reportedly settled as an accident, and all was calm. Shortly after, a female came out of one of the homes and threatened the victim, saying she was going to shoot the victim and her house. She then produced a black semi-automatic handgun at the victim. The woman told officers she then slept in her car out of fear for her life. STOLEN PROPERTY A 14-karat white-gold diamond bracelet and a 14-karat white-gold ruby-and-diamond ring were reported stolen from a home in the 300 block of South Hampton Street in Pinewood at 10 p.m. Wednesday. The items are valued at $3,000. A Smith & Wesson Sigma .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol, Smith & Wesson nickel-plated .38-caliber revolver, a black Cobra .380-caliber semi-automatic pistol with pink grips and two plastic gun cases were reported stolen from a home in the 2800 block of Soye Drive in Dalzell at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The items are valued at $1,200. A Stihl backpack blower, a Husqvarna backpack blower, a Husqvarna weed trimmer, two Stihl weed trimmers and a 5-gallon plastic gas can were reported stolen from a home in the 1300 block of Kentwood Drive at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The items are valued at $2,125. A camouflage EZ-GO golf cart valued at $1,500 was reported stolen from a home in the first block of Vining Road at 2:13 p.m. Wednesday.

More teachers stick with school district BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214

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ment but relatively the same when compared to districtwide numbers from the 201112 academic year. Sumter School District saw Superintendent Frank a small increase in its employ- Baker previously said retenee retention rate and its certi- tion and restructuring of the fied employee retention rate district would receive his atcompared to the previous tention. school year. “I am very pleased that our Statistics show that 120 out retention rate continues to inof 2,923 employees are leaving crease,” Baker said. “This speaks highly of our employthe school district after the ees and the positive work en2013-14 school year — showvironment in Sumter School ing a 95.9 percent retention District.” rate for all employees in the As for the small percentage district. Of the 1,109 certified employees — including coun- of employees leaving this year, some of them are retirselors, teachers and administrators — 81 will leave the dis- ing or relocating. “It is not unusual in any trict this year. given year for employees to Compared to last year, the relocate due to the military or district has a 2.7 percent retention rate increase for certi- a spouse’s job position,” Baker said. “Fifty-six employfied employees and a 0.9 perees also decided to retire. I am cent retention rate increase for all district employees. Ac- appreciative for their service to education and wish them cording to the district, more the best in the future.” than 50 employees decided to The district has also seen a retire after this academic number of changes in an efyear. fort to reorganize and run At the end of the 2012-13 more efficiently. In the first school year, nearly 40 teachphase of reorganization, the ers didn’t return to Sumter High School alone. Of the 128 district eliminated about certified employees at Sumter seven positions at the district level and was able to save High that year, 31 either retired, resigned or were not of- $820,000, Baker previously said. fered a new contract for the When the district went 2013-14 school year. An addithrough a second phase of retional eight teachers were organization in early April, transferred to other schools Baker eliminated 11 districtin the district. level positions comprising 12 Overall, the district reportjobs starting in the 2014-15 ed 90 percent of the 1,269 certified employees would return school term in an effort to streamline operations at the after the 2012-13 school year, district office. which was a slight improve-

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Lawmakers push to approve unified veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bill Scott wants S.C. facilities audited

An American flag flies in front of the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Atlanta in 2013. Lawmakers are trying to send a bill to improve veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health care to the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk by the end of June. AP FILE PHOTO

Goal is to send legislation to presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk by monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After two overwhelming votes in two days, members of Congress say they are confident they can agree on a bill to improve veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health care and send it to the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk by the end of the month. The Senate easily approved a bill Wednesday to help shorten wait times for thousands of military veterans seeking medical care, a day after the House unanimously adopted a similar measure. The Senate bill would authorize about $35 billion during three years to pay for outside care for veterans, as well as hire hundreds of doctors and nurses and lease 26 new health facilities in 17 states and Puerto Rico. The House would spend about $620 million during the same period. Just three lawmakers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all Republican senators â&#x20AC;&#x201D; voted against the veterans measures, compared with 519 lawmakers who voted in favor. Opponents said the Senate bill was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;blank checkâ&#x20AC;? to spend bil-

lions of dollars with little or no way to rein it in. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said the overwhelming Senate vote spoke for itself. The 93-3 tally came after the Senate voted 75-19 to waive normal budget rules and declare the bill an emergency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve shown that we can overcome partisanship and move quickly on a very important issue,â&#x20AC;? Sanders said, adding that he hopes to bring a unified House-Senate bill to a vote as soon as next week. Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., chairman of House Committee Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs Committee, also was optimistic. Many of the provisions included in the Senate bill â&#x20AC;&#x153;are based on ideas that have already cleared the House, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hopeful that both chambers of Congress can soon agree on a final package to send to the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk,â&#x20AC;? Miller said. The White House said Wednesday that President Obama supports the Senate bill.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our No. 1 priority is getting veterans the care theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve earned,â&#x20AC;? the White House said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To do that, we need to make sure that the problems identified at VA medical facilities get fixed.â&#x20AC;? The legislative effort comes as the FBI revealed it has opened a criminal investigation into the VA, which has been reeling from allegations of falsified records and treatment delays for veterans. FBI Director James Comey said Wednesday that the investigation was being led by the FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field office in Phoenix, which he described as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;primary locus of the original allegationsâ&#x20AC;? being investigated by the VAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Inspector General. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with the VA IG to follow it wherever the facts take us,â&#x20AC;? Comey said. The inspector general said in a report last month that 1,700 veterans seeking treatment at the Phoenix VA hospital were at risk of being â&#x20AC;&#x153;lost or forgotten.â&#x20AC;?

COLUMBIA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U.S. Sen. Tim Scott on Thursday asked the Veterans Administration for information about its South Carolina facilities, telling the acting department secretary that he continues to be troubled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am concerned South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterans may not be getting the best possible care,â&#x20AC;? Scott, R-S.C., said in a letter to Sloan Gibson and obtained by The Associated Press. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know you agree with me that while we owe our veterans a debt that we cannot repay, the least we can SCOTT do is ensure nothing but the best care for them and their families.â&#x20AC;? Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request is similar to those made by senators in other states, hoping to bring to light information about their local VA facilities. Earlier this year, after reports about veterans dying while awaiting appointments, Scott and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called for an independent investigation into â&#x20AC;&#x153;reported mismanagement, incompetence and corruptionâ&#x20AC;? at the VA. A report by the VAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspector general found that 1,700 Phoenix-area veterans were â&#x20AC;&#x153;at risk of being lost or forgottenâ&#x20AC;? after being kept off the official waiting list. Officials have confirmed that 18 other veterans whose names were kept off the list have also died. In his letter to Gibson, Scott asked for: â&#x20AC;˘ monthly backlog totals for each VA facility in South Carolina; â&#x20AC;˘ details of any â&#x20AC;&#x153;secretâ&#x20AC;? or unauthorized waiting list in the state; â&#x20AC;˘ the number of South Carolina patient deaths related to any delay in care; and â&#x20AC;˘ information on bonuses and awards for senior staff at South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VA facilities since January 2009. Last week, Scott met with South Carolina veterans, traveling the state to hear their frustrations about seeking care through the VA system. The meetings came a day after the passage of a Senate bill proposing 26 new medical facilities in 18 states be leased by the VA, including a walk-in clinic in Myrtle Beach and a primary care and dental annex in Charleston.

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Red meat might up chances of breast cancer Study links hamburgers and steaks to higher risk

In the new study, researchers at Harvard University analyzed data from more than 88,000 women aged 26 to 45 who had filled in surveys in 1991. Their red meat intake varied from BY MARIA CHENG never or less than once a month, to six AP Medical Writer or more servings a day. Initial results of the LONDON — Women who often instudy were first pubdulge their cravings for hamburgers, lished in 2006 and steaks and other red meat may have a showed a prelimislightly higher risk of breast cancer, a nary link between eatnew study suggests. ing red meat and breast Doctors have long warned that a diet loaded with red meat is linked to cancers cancer after 12 years; the including those of the colon and pancre- new research confirmed the earlier findings with longer as, but there has been less evidence for follow-up information and anaits role in breast cancer.

lyzed other types of breast cancer. Using a statistical model, scientists estimated that in women who ate the most amount of red meat, there were an extra 6.8 cases of breast cancer for every 1,000 women during 20 years of follow-up. The researchers couldn’t rule out the possibility that other factors might explain the apparent link between red meat and breast cancer. In developed countries, women have about a 12.5 percent chance of developing breast cancer. Scientists suspect proteins in red

meat speed up cell division and tumor growth; chemicals such as nitrates in processed meats are already classified as probable carcinogens. The study was carried out mainly among educated, white American women, and researchers said the results were not necessarily applicable to women of other races. It was paid for by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and published online Tuesday in the British journal BMJ. “This underlines the importance of having a healthy diet,” said Sally Greenbrook, a senior policy officer at the U.K. charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer, who was not part of the research.

Today’s teens are drinking, smoking, fighting less NEW YORK (AP) — American teens are smoking less, drinking less and fighting less. But they’re texting behind the wheel and spending a lot of time on video games and computers, according to the government’s latest study of worrisome behavior. Generally speaking, the news is good. Most forms of drug use, weapons use and risky sex have been going down since the government started doing the survey every two years in 1991. The results come from a study of 13,000 U.S. high school students last spring. Participation was voluntary and required parental permission, but responses were anonymous. Highlights of the study released Thursday include:

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Fewer than 16 percent of teens smoked a cigarette in the previous month — the lowest level since the government started doing the survey, when the rate was more than 27 percent. Another CDC study had already put the teen-smoking rate below 16 percent, but experts tend to treat this survey’s result as the official number. Even so, there are still about 2.7 million teens smoking, he said. Meanwhile, more than 23 percent of teens said they used marijuana in the previous month — up from 15 percent in 1991. CDC officials said they could not tell whether marijuana or e-cigarettes have replaced traditional cigarettes among teens.

Fights at school fell by half in the past 20 years. And there was a dramatic drop in kids reporting they had been in a fight anywhere in the preceding year — about 25 percent, down from 33 percent two years earlier. The addition of more guards and other security measures may be a factor, said school violence expert Todd DeMitchell of the University of New Hampshire.

TEXTING Among teen drivers, 41 percent had texted or emailed behind the wheel in the previous month. That figure can’t be compared to the 2011 survey, though, because the CDC changed the question this

time. The latest survey gives texting-while-driving figures for 37 states — ranging from 32 percent in Massachusetts to 61 percent in South Dakota.

months held steady at about 34 percent from 2011. Among them, condom use was unchanged at about 60 percent.

MEDIA USE DRINKING Fewer teens said they drank alcohol. Soda consumption was down, too. About 35 percent said they had booze in the previous month, down from 39 percent in 2011. About 27 percent said they drank soda each day. That was only a slight change from 2011 but a sizable drop from 34 percent in 2007.

SEX The proportion of teens who had sex in the previous three

TV viewing for three or more hours a day has stalled at about 32 percent since 2011. But in one of the largest jumps seen in the survey, there was a surge in the proportion of kids who spent three or more hours on an average school day on other kinds of recreational screen time, such as playing video or computer games or using a computer or smartphone for something other than schoolwork. That number rose to 41 percent, from 31 percent in 2011.

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‘Flying saucer’ launch delayed

Winds on the Hawaiian island of Kauai are keeping NASA’s “flying saucer” from launching into the Earth’s atmosphere to test Mars technology.

$150M already spent on project LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASA is regrouping after it lost the chance to launch a “flying saucer” into Earth’s atmosphere to test Mars technology. Winds at a military range on the Hawaiian island of Kauai have not cooperated during the two-week launch window that ends Saturday. NASA says winds need to be calm for a helium balloon to carry the disc-shaped vehicle over the Pacific so that it doesn’t stray into no-fly zones. The mission tests a novel vehicle and giant parachute designed to land heavy payloads on Mars, where the thin atmosphere presents challenges in slowing a spacecraft to a safe touchdown speed. NASA has invested $150 million in the project. It will study its options, including extending the launch window, which would be an added cost. For decades, robotic landers and rovers have hitched a ride

to Earth’s planetary neighbor using the same parachute design. But NASA needs a bigger and stronger parachute if it wants to send astronauts there. The search for a way to land massive payloads on Mars predates the existence of NASA. Back then, engineers toyed with sending a winged spacecraft that would land like an airplane, but the idea was not feasible, space historians say. Landing has always been “one of the big technology challenges for a human Mars mission,” American University space policy professor Howard McCurdy said in an email. When the twin Viking landers became the first spacecraft to set down on Mars in 1976, they relied on parachutes to slow down after punching through the Martian atmosphere. The basic design has been used since, including during the Curiosity rover’s hair-raising landing in 2012.

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With plans to land heavier spacecraft and eventually humans, NASA needed a heftier solution. So it designed a supersonic parachute that’s 110 feet in diameter — twice as big as the one that carried the 1-ton Curiosity. It’s so gigantic that it can’t fit into the wind tunnels that NASA typically uses to test parachutes. Since it’s impractical to test unproven technology on Mars, NASA looked to Earth as a substitute. During the flight, once it can

be conducted, a high-flying balloon will loft the discshaped vehicle from the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai to 23 miles over the Pacific where it will be dropped. Then it will fire its rocket motor to climb to 34 miles, accelerating to Mach 4. As it descends to Earth, a tube around the vehicle should inflate, slowing it down. Then the parachute should pop out, guiding the vehicle to a gentle splashdown in the Pacific. Robert Braun, space tech-

nology professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, called the project a “high-risk, highreward effort.” The latest test program “is advancing capabilities and creating the engineering knowledge needed for the next generation of Mars landers,” Braun, who served as NASA’s technology chief, said in an email. Associated Press Science Writer Alicia Chang contributed to this report.

Detour allows toadlets to cross road without croaking PHILADELPHIA (AP) — It’s rush hour in Philadelphia for thousands of baby toads as they hop across a busy residential street on a rainy summer night. Why do toadlets cross the road? To get to the woods on the other side — where they will live, eat mosquitoes and grow up to be full-sized American toads (bufo Americanus). After a couple of years, they’ll make the reverse trek as adults — unless they get squashed by a car. That’s where the Toad Detour comes in. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education sets up a roadblock each year in the Roxborough neighborhood, rerouting cars so the amphibians can cross the twolane street without fear of, um, croaking. The cycle starts in early spring when adult toads, which can fit in the palm of your hand, emerge from the woods to breed. They cross Port Royal Avenue, scale a

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This baby toad won’t be squished today thanks to the Toad Detour in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia. The detour program reroutes cars during the migration period so toadlets can cross the street. 10-foot-high embankment and then travel down a densely vegetated hill to mate in the abandoned Upper Roxborough Reservoir. Their offspring — each about the size of a raisin — make the journey in reverse about six weeks later. So many baby toads were

on the move Monday evening it looked like the road’s muddy shoulder was alive. Volunteers scooped them up in plastic cups and deposited them on the habitat side of the street. “I didn’t expect at all that there were going to be so many of them in one area,” said 17-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt as she held a cup with more than a dozen toadlets. “And they’re so tiny. They look like bugs.” The detour program began in 2009 when a local resident noticed the toad-filled road. City officials later granted permission to close the street for a couple of hours every evening during both two-week migration periods. Organizers estimate they helped 2,400 adult toads cross the road this spring, said volunteer coordinator Claire Morgan. And because female toads can lay thousands of eggs, many more toads are migrating the other way and need protection.

Though some will inevitably be squished when the roadblock is not up, the toad population is not endangered, Morgan said. But protecting

wildlife is important, she said, and local residents seem to support the project — especially after they volunteer to help.

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RECOVERY FROM PAGE A1 Wedgefield, was arrested after a fourhour manhunt ended without incident when his sister directed law enforcement to her residence on Blackberry Lane near Pinewood. Officials with the sheriff’s office issued a news release on Thursday that contained an updated list of charges levied against Singletary. The shooting

HILTON FROM PAGE A1 Instead, Hilton said he simply lives in the same area as Schultz and is interested in continuing to contribute to public education after retiring at the end of June. “My main reason for running is my desire to contribute to the education system. Regarding my goals, I would like to focus on instruction, student learning and reducing teacher-pupil ratios,” Hilton said. “By reducing teacher-pupil raSCHULTZ tios, we can provide more teachers, and there will be fewer students in the classes so they can receive more attention from the teachers.” Hilton’s announcement comes as Schultz confirmed he plans to seek re-election during a recent trustees’ board meeting. Schultz has been with the Sumter School District board since it consolidated four years ago and spent two years before consolidation serving on the school board for Sumter School District 17. Schultz said his reason for running for re-election has a lot to do with continuing his public service in helping improve the school district, noting that the county went through what he refers to as a volatile and stressful period for the district and the community during controversy involving former superintendent Randolph Bynum. “Since that point, everyone knows that I was the very first one to come out and say I didn’t think we wanted to hire a previous superintendent from the two districts,” he said. “That would rule out Baker and Jefferson. But I eventually became the majority swing vote and supported Baker becoming the interim superintendent. I then immediately encountered resistance from a portion of the board about Baker becoming the permanent superintendent.” Keeping the school district’s

suspect now faces one count each of murder, attempted murder, second-degree assault and battery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. As Hodge’s health improves, Dennis said investigators plan on interviewing him about the incident that claimed the life of 18-year-old Joshua Brown and injured his mother, Margaret Charles. “We’re hoping we can begin talking with (Hodge) soon and get some more details about what happened between the suspect and the two teenagers be-

past obstacles in mind, Schultz said he wants to be re-elected to the board to continue the board’s and school district’s work in improving technology for the schools and the programs they offer, in which they have already made quite a few updates. He also noted that the district’s finances have improved during the past few years. “I’m proud of the improvements, especially with technology. The mechatronics program now has 24 students, and I am very happy about the collaborative effort with Central Carolina (Technical College) and Sumter School District.” Schultz said he has spoken with Hilton and that they “agreed we will cast no aspersions.” Hilton said he wants the opportunity to gain the community’s support during the campaign but points out that he’s not a politician. “It remains to be seen if I have the community’s support, but I will get out and ask for their support. I look forward to continuing to be involved and serving the students and making a positive impact on education in Sumter County,” he said. Schultz said he has worked hard in public service as a member of the board, and if the voters decide to elect Hilton, he will support that and “go home and do some other public service in the community.” Previously, board member Larry Addison announced that he doesn’t intend to run for reelection in November; the remainder of the board has not made any public announcements about running for reelection. The race for the Area 4 seat might soon become even more crowded. Jim White of Mattison Avenue in Sumter also confirmed he is considering running for the seat. Candidates can officially file to run for election or re-election to the Sumter School District board of trustees starting at noon July 15. Deadline for filing is at noon Aug. 15.

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fore the shooting occurred,” he said. “Hopefully, it’ll give us some insight as to how it happened and what the motive could have been for the suspect. All we know right now is what Hodge’s mother has told us, and her story begins after her son was shot.” According to original reports, officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Pearson Road at about 5:15 a.m. in reference to a shooting. When they arrived, they found Brown and Hodge on the scene, both suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Hodge was taken to Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia after both men were taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center, where Brown was pronounced dead by officials. Charles, who suffered a severe laceration to her ear after Singletary reportedly struck her with the gun, was treated and released from Tuomey on Wednesday. Singletary is being held at SumterLee Regional Detention Center, where he is awaiting a bond hearing scheduled for this afternoon.

McKinney ends race for lieutenant governor role COLUMBIA (AP) — Lieutenant governor candidate Pat McKinney dropped out of the race Thursday, leaving Mike Campbell to advance to the GOP primary runoff. McKinney’s spokesman said his decision to end his campaign is personal. “This is not a political decision,” said spokesman Taylor Hall. “He’s spent a lot of time on the campaign. He’s ready to be a full-time husband, father and grandfather again.” McKinney was not giving interviews, Hall said. He noted that both McKinney’s father and his wife’s father have died in the last two months. Former Attorney General Henry McMaster had a decisive lead in Tuesday’s four-way GOP primary, taking 44 percent of the vote. Second place between McKinney and Campbell was too close to call, with both taking roughly 24 percent. But McKinney was slightly leading. With less than 1 percentage point separating the two, an automatic recount was expected to occur today. It was unclear whether that would continue.

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‘This is not a political decision. He’s spent a lot of time on the campaign. He’s ready to be a fulltime husband, father and grandfather again.’ TAYLOR HALL Pat McKinney’s spokesman The state Election Commission received McKinney’s official withdrawal Thursday, spokesman Chris Whitmire said. A day earlier, Hall said McKinney was optimistic about being in the runoff and excited to continue bringing his message to voters. Hall said McKinney will not make any endorsement for the June 24 runoff. McKinney, a retired Kiawah Island developer, was

the first Republican to announce his candidacy last fall before Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell announced he would not seek election. It was McKinney’s first campaign for elected office. McConnell, who stepped into the office in 2012 when then-Lt. Gov. Ken Ard pleaded guilty to campaign spending violations, announced in January he would not run for the office to instead pursue becoming president of his alma mater, the College of Charleston. The board elected him president in March. McConnell is expected to resign the No. 2 post next week in advance of his new job that starts July 1. The office’s main duties are presiding over the Senate and overseeing the state Office on Aging. Both Campbell and McMaster entered the race in late March. Campbell, 45, is the younger son of the late Gov. Carroll Campbell. He unsuccessfully sought the job in 2006 and lost in the GOP runoff to then-Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. He raised the least among the top three and was the only candidate among them without a TV ad.

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The inside of the abandoned church at 1025 Manning Ave. that will be demolished is seen Thursday. The words above the doorway state, “The hour has come. St. John 17-1.” Some area residents are opposed to the zoning change that would allow the site to become a liquor store.

LIQUOR FROM PAGE A1 area so desperately needs,” Richbourg said. But West Oil Co. of Hartsville hopes the liquor store could be an improvement to an otherwise unused lot. The company would replace a building that has long lacked a congregation with a 12,000-square-foot facility along Pocalla Road that would sell beer, wine and spirits. The business would also include a gas station and possibly a car wash, according to the planning proposal. Because a liquor store requires a “special exception” under the county’s zoning rules, the request went straight to the appeals board for approval. When the store is built, it must be at least 300 feet from the nearest residence on Roosevelt Circle to the rear of the lot. West Oil’s site plan will also have to resolve road access issues and comply with the tree-protection plan before it moves forward, but board members this week could only vote to approve opening a liquor store on the site. “This is the first step for us,” said architect Greg Walker, who said the new store would offer a “high-end, party-shop atmosphere.” “We think this would be a good

complement for the development of the site,” he said. Owner Lex West tried to assure residents he understood their concerns. “I have a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old son myself,” West said, pointing out the store will not tolerate loitering around the property and has strict rules against selling to minors or people who are already intoxicated. “I realize ‘liquor store’ is a bad word sometimes, but we do our best to offer a safe environment.” The zoning board narrowly voted to accept the application and allow the liquor store to go forward. Members Leslie Alessandro, James Lowery and James Price voted to approve the plan, while Betty Clark and Louis Tisdale voted against. Chairman J. Cabot Seth abstained. “Saying there are too many liquor stores is not a reason to deny someone the right to open their business,” Price said before the vote. “If this one does not open, it only helps the ones that already exist, because it protects them from competition.” But the zoning board also encouraged West to work with local residents to address their concerns as the process goes forward. “I’ve never seen a plan that has not been approved by consulting the community,” Tisdale said.

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Members of the Greater Turkey Creek Neighborhood Association listen to the Zoning Board of Appeals discuss a proposal to build a new liquor store on property that currently includes an unused church. Residents are concerned about the impact the store will have on the neighborhood.

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COMMENTARY

Preparing for battle W

ASHINGTON — Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord. And although retribution shall surely come in the fullness of time, a ballplayer can only wait so long. Accordingly, when Boston slugger David Ortiz came to bat against Tampa Bay’s David Price at the end of May — for the first time this season — Price fired the very first pitch, a 94 mile-an-hour fastball, square into Ortiz’s back. Ortiz was not amused. Hesitation, angry smile, umpire’s warning. Managers screaming, tempers flaring. Everyone knew this was no accident. On Oct. 5, 2013, Ortiz had hit two home runs off Price. Unusual, but not unknown. Except that after swatting the second, Ortiz stood at home plate seeming to admire his handiwork, watching the ball’s majestic arc into the far right field stands — and only then began his slow, very slow, trot around the bases. This did not sit well with Price. He yelled angrily at Ortiz to stop showboating and start running. But yelling does not quite soothe the savage breast. So, through the fall and long winter, through spring training and one-third of the new season, Price nursed the hurt. Then, as in a gentleman’s pistol duel, at first dawn he redeemed his honor. Except that the other guy had no pistol. Which made for complications: further payback (Tampa Bay star Evan Longoria received a close retaliatory shave and two other players were hit before the game was done); major mayhem in the form Charles Krauthammer of the always pleasing, faintly ridiculous, invariably harmless benchclearing brawl; and all-around general ill feeling. After the game, Ortiz declared himself at war with Price, advising the louse to prepare for battle at their next encounter. Price feigned innocence. As did his Yoda-like manager, Joe Maddon, who dryly observed that a slugger like Ortiz simply has to be pitched inside, then added with a twinkle, “Of course, that was a little bit too far inside.” Yeah, like two feet. What is so delightful about this classic act of revenge is both the length of the fuse — eight months! — and the swiftness of the execution: one pitch, one plunk, one message delivered. Revenge as it was meant to be: cathartic, therapeutic, clean, served cold. No talking it through. No sublimation by deep breathing, reason or anything in between. No arbitration, no mediation. “Direct action,” as the left might put it. Think of it, compact and theatrical, as a highly abridged “Count of Monte Cristo,” still the most satisfying revenge novel of all time. There the fuse is deliciously long — the 14 years our betrayed hero suffers and broods on an island prison before escaping — and the execution is spectacularly elaborate: the decade developing a new identity with which to entrap his betrayers and bring each to a tortured demise. I suspect what makes revenge so satisfying in both literature and sport is that, while the real thing can turn rather ugly, revenge thusly mediated can be experienced not just vicariously but schematically. After all, there is nothing satisfying about watching a well-armed real-world thug like Vladimir Putin chew up neighboring countries to avenge the Soviet collapse of 1991. Or the Crimean giveaway of 1954. Or was it Czar Nicholas’ misadventure of 1917-18? Even benign dreams of restoration can be a bit unsettling. Ever seen a Quebec license plate? “Je me souviens.” In English, “I remember.” What? The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, marking the fall of Quebec to Britain — in 1759. The response became known centuries later as “la revanche des berceaux.” Revenge of the cradles. They multiplied. Quietly. Determinedly. A serious exercise in making love, not war. But the amorous Quebecois are the exception. More common are the savage retributive habits of the more tribal elements of the human family. The Serbs, for example, waging late 20th-century war suffused with fury at the Turkish conquest of Kosovo, 1389. Or Ayman al-Zawahiri calling for infidel blood with an invocation of Andalusia, lost to Islam in 1492. We Americans, children of so young a country, can barely fathom such ineradicable grievances. We did give the world Tonya Harding and the Godfather’s horse’s head in the bed, but the best we can do outside sport and fiction is “Remember the Alamo.” Wonderful sentiment, but with Mexico now a best buddy, hardly a battle cry. No. We’ll do our vengeance on the playing field, thank you, where unwritten rules apply and the frisson can be enjoyed with Bud in hand. So mark your calendar. Next Sox-Rays encounter: July 25. Here’s hoping Price is pitching. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2014, The Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sumter residents deserve the right to have a choice I continue to read the Opinion page in The Sumter Item with great interest and today the letter from William Heise Jr., got my attention. Alcohol being served on the Sabbath? Oh my, we must prevent this abomination. Is this not the same mentality that an atheist has when it comes to the Christian not being able to pray at a public forum and not being able to display religious symbols in public buildings, as these acts are a violation of their feelings? Why can we not turn the channel on TV if we feel offended by material displayed, the radio channel if words offend, don’t buy a product if the advertising is not agreeable to you or anything else that you don’t like and keep to yourself ? Why do we feel that others must conform to the way we feel about something? If you do not want to drink alcohol on Sunday, that is your right to “just say no” if you are offered the opportunity. If someone does want to have alcohol on Sunday, then they should have the right to order or purchase an alcoholic beverage. That should be at any location that has a liquor license in the community. I do have a drink once in a while; I support the wine and beer tasting on Main Street and do attend the Comedy Night in Sumter on the first and third Wednesday each month. This supports our community, and we enjoy the social factors. I do have wine, beer and liquor in my home and most of it I have had for years. Just because we do not agree with something, as long as it is not physically abusive, intrusive, a nuisance or legally a violation, then people deserve the right to have a choice. I am retired military; I can go on base and have a drink 7 days a week. Why not afford that right to the whole community to enter a civilian establishment and support our merchants? JIM AUSTIN Sumter

Mulvaney takes firm stance on tough issues Although our district’s congressional representative Mick Mulvaney recently received criticism for his decision to discuss possible solutions to our nation’s broken immigration system, I would like to take this moment to say that I stand with Congressman Mick Mulvaney. I appreciate his willingness to

take a firm stance on a difficult issue such as immigration. He stands up for what he believes is right instead of telling different groups what they want to hear or avoiding the issue completely. More importantly, as a fellow Christian, Mulvaney understands the Biblical teaching on immigration, which applies to all Christ’s followers. One of over 90 mentions of immigrants in the Bible says this: “When a foreigner lives with you in your land, you must not oppress him. You must regard the foreigner who lives with you as the nativeborn among you.” (Leviticus 19:33). I believe that this can help us think about our current broken system — which does a disservice to us all. I also believe that the Bible commands us to respect each person’s Godgiven dignity, because we are all created in His image. This looks like keeping families together, as the family is the cornerstone of our society. However, any reform must secure our national borders and also be fair to taxpayers, rewarding hard work instead of giving handouts. Finally, amnesty should not be offered, because it undermines the law. Instead, we must require accountability for those who have broken the law. However, it is important to take note that not reforming the current system is de facto amnesty. I commend Congressman Mulvaney for leading on a difficult issue when the unfortunate norm in Congress is inaction. KIRSTEN FROST Wofford College Class of 2015

Crosswell Drive Elementary graduation a disappointment I attended the kindergarten graduation at Crosswell Drive Elementary School. I was very disappointed. What happened to the part of the program where each individual child is recognized for his or her accomplishment? There was none of that. The parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends who attended were looking forward to seeing a graduation, not a 20-minute ceremony. The principal at Crosswell now needs to go back to the way it’s supposed to be: a real graduation. DIANE JOHNSON Sumter

League of Women Voters makes difference in Sumter Delegates of the League of Women Voters from the Sumter area have just returned from League of Women Voters

U.S. convention in Dallas and are even more enthusiastic about helping to make democracy work in our community than ever. As the League of Women Voters, the non-partisan political organization of women and men approaches the 100th anniversary of suffrage — citizens of Sumter, in the state and the United States continue to work to influence public policy and the understanding of major issues. Through education, the membership stays informed, shares information and advocates so that you/we can make a difference. First organized in Sumter in 1967 by Colleen Yates, chairwoman, the Sumter group of women continued through two chairs in a “provisional status.” In July 1972, Theodis Palmer-McMahon became chairwoman, and under her leadership the Sumter League became a bona fide local League of the LWV of U.S. with required structure and by-laws. Records indicate the demise of this local organization in 1981. However, from 1981 to 1990 a group continued as a “member at large” unit. In July 1995, under the chairmanship of Lois Parsons, the organization grew and once again became a bona fide League of Women Voters of Sumter County in April 1997. Since 1997 a local League has been alive under the administration/leadership of the following presidents: Faith Line, Charles Moore, Julia Wells, Chuck Gibbs, Lorraine Washington Dennis, Jeanette Roveri and the current president, Barbara Brown. Among issues the LWV has focused on during the year are EPA’s pollution standard, voting rights, federal agricultural policies, campaign financing and health care. Statewide, issues have been studied, legislators have been lobbied and the tracking/status of bills during legislative session. Locally, the LWV has hosted forums-panel discussions on domestic violence, weapons in restaurants, ex-inmate community re-entry supports and plans for the future of the city. LOIS PARSONS Sumter Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies which appears regularly on this page, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Item’s website, www.theitem.com.

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SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 7751852. AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852.

AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852.

AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 4945180.

Al-Anon “Courage to Change” Support Group — Tuesday, 7 p.m., Alice Drive Baptist Church, Room 204, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Call Dian at (803) 316-0775 or Crystal at (803) 775-3587.

Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426.

EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 8951252/1253 or Sue Zimmerman at (803) 847-2377.

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

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thurs-

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HIV/AIDS: Positive Outlook, through Wateree AIDS Task Force, meets at 11:30 a.m. third Friday of each month. Support group for those with HIV / AIDS as well as their friends and family. For meeting location, contact Kevin, peer educator and advocate, at (803) 778-0303 or via email at watereeaids@sc.rr.com.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763. Find us on Facebook at Sumter Vitiligo Support.

TUESDAY MEETINGS:

Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tues-

Journey of Hope (for families members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc.

SATURDAY MEETINGS:

Reflex Sympathetic Dystroday of Jan., March, May, July, phy/Complex Regional Pain Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Til- Syndrome Support Group — ler Circle. Call (803) 773-0869.

Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise

1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7. Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

Columbia 91/68

Sumter 90/68

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 90/66

Charleston 90/72

Today: A couple of thunderstorms around. High 85 to 90. Saturday: A couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 86 to 90.

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Sat. Hi/Lo/W 83/60/pc 89/71/t 87/70/t 89/68/t 88/70/t 86/63/pc 87/65/pc 88/65/pc 89/69/t 86/67/pc 87/72/t 88/69/t 83/63/pc

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

PUBLIC AGENDA CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Monday, 6 p.m., district office, Summerton

Gaﬀney 87/65 Spartanburg 88/65

Greenville 87/65

Today: Storms. Winds west becoming westnorthwest 4-8 mph. Saturday: A couple of thunderstorms, mainly later. Winds east 4-8 mph.

Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

Thundershower

Chance of rain: 60%

Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 659-2102. through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 905-7720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346.

Thunderstorms

68°

AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall.

C/A “Drop the Rock” Group —

Couple of showers, thunderstorms

Chance of rain: 55%

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group

TUESDAY

90°

days, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789.

Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 4358085.

MONDAY

Chance of rain: 60%

441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441.

Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m.,

SUNDAY

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:30 p.m., cafeteria, Lee Central High School

MANNING CITY COUNCIL Monday, 6:30 p.m., second floor of Manning City Hall, 29 W. Boyce St.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Too much EUGENIA LAST work and little compensation may lead to frustration. If you remain composed and do the best job possible, an unexpected turn of events will result in great satisfaction.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Greater involvement in educational pursuits, travel and rethinking your philosophies will help you gain perspective regarding future plans. Changes at home will be rewarding if you follow your heart. Personal improvements will result in compliments and more confidence. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Handle investments and money matters cautiously. Participate in social events that will help you make contact with peers or those who share your interests or concerns. Do not let a problem with a friend, relative or neighbor escalate. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Partnerships should take top priority. Make plans to do something that will make those you love or enjoy spending time with happy. A change of plans must not throw you off course. Put love first and nurture the relationships that count. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you channel your energy properly, you should be able to get plenty accomplished. Size up your situation and make things happen. A change in your surroundings or engaging in community events will result in meeting interesting people. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are overdue to make profound changes that will lead to greater happiness. Let your inner spirit blossom into what you know you can be and do. Don’t let an emotional situation hold you back. Take a leap of faith.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do what needs to be done without relying on others to help. You’ll be disappointed if you wait for someone else to make a move. Focus on what’s important to you and take particularly good care of your health and emotional wellness. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take the initiative and start something you’ve wanted to do for some time. Reconnecting with old friends will help you get the momentum flowing. You will amaze people with your insight and knowledge. Set aside time for romance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can get a lot done if you put a little muscle behind your work today. A change may be based on an emotional situation, but once you make your mind up and take action, you will feel much better about your future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Move forward cautiously. Be ready to counter any disruption that comes your way. Partnership problems are likely to surface. Avoiding the inevitable will only make matters worse. Do what works best for you and keep on moving. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Check out your financial options. Recognize opportunities to save money rather than spending it the first chance you get. Embrace a challenge with open arms and you will be victorious. Networking will help you move in a new direction. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be careful not to overstep your boundaries when dealing with personal or professional partnerships. Give everyone around you space to do his or her own thing. Do something to enhance your standard of living.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 THURSDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

8-15-19-27-30 PowerUp: 2

14-18-25-33-49 Powerball: 23 Powerplay: 5

2-10-24-26-74 Megaball: 7 Megaplier: 5

PICK 3 THURSDAY

PICK 4 THURSDAY

7-7-6 and 9-6-0

9-3-2-5 and 1-2-0-3

SPCA DOG OF THE WEEK Rio, a 2-year-old neutered male chow/ boxer mix, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. He is housebroken, affectionate, playful, active and gentle. He is great with other dogs. Rio loves people and would love to be a part of your family. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA is always in need of the following: Newspapers; stuffed animals (any size); heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets (for cat cages and puppies); litter; canned dog and cat food; dry dog, cat and puppy food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

SECTION

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FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

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

PRO GOLF

Surprisingly gentle Pinehurst Low scores the norm as Kaymer shoots 65 to take U.S. Open lead

INSIDE U.S. Open par scores, today’s tee times

BY DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press PINEHURST, N.C. — Three days of practice at the new Pinehurst No. 2 was enough to make Martin Kaymer believe this would be the same old U.S. Open. So when he walked off the course on the eve of golf’s toughest test and was asked what he would take for a score THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at the end of the week, he figured on 8-over par. That Martin Kaymer watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the first changed Thursday morning round of the U.S. Open on Thursday in Pinehurst, N.C. Kaymer shot a when he turned on his TV to 65 to take a 3-stroke lead.

watch early coverage. Shots at the flag were checking up near the hole. He saw birdies — more than he expected. Kaymer made six of them in the afternoon, three on the final five holes, sending the 29-year-old German to the lowest score in three Opens held at Pinehurst No. 2. He one-putted the last five holes, including a 6-foot par putt on the 18th that gave him a 5-under 65 and a 3-shot lead.

“It was more playable than I thought,” he said. “I think that made a big difference mentally, that you feel like there are actually some birdies out there, not only bogeys.” So much was made of the new look at No. 2, which was restored to its old look from more than a half-century ago. Pinehurst turned out to be more different than anyone imagined — at least for one day. As for Kaymer’s prediction? “But obviously, they softened the conditions a little bit so it was more playable,” he said. “So hopefully, I’m not

SEE U.S. OPEN, PAGE B6

LEGION BASEBALL

Post 68 gaining ground

Sumter run-rules Hartsville 11-1 in 7 BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

MATT WALSH / THE SUMTER ITEM

Dalzell-Shaw’s David Hayden, right, tries to pick up the ball as Michal Hoge backs him up during Thursday’s 4-1 loss to Manning-Santee at General Field in Dalzell.

Pipkin’s 8 innings help Manning-Santee take 2 of 3 from Jets BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com DALZELL — Manning-Santee’s Mark Pipkin threw eight strong innings, striking out 13 and the Post 68 offense took advantage of four errors to aid a 4-1 victory over Dalzell-Shaw on Thursday at Thomas Sumter Academy’s General Field. “Mark did an excellent job,” Post 68 head coach G.G. Cutter said of the victory. “You can’t ask for anything better than that; he was just on. We played good defense and they hit the ball. We hit the ball and left too many runners on base but got the hits when we needed, and they made

some errors to hit us.” Pipkin retired 15 of the final 19 batters he faced after giving up a run in the third. He struck out at least one batter in every inning. He scattered four hits, one walk and hit a batter to pick up the victory. Post 68 reliever Tommy King worked the ninth to earn a save, leaving a runner stranded at third. “I usually come out the first two innings tight but (as the game went on) I got loose and threw well on the mound,” said Pipkin, who reports to The Citadel on Aug.16th. “My arm hurt at first but somehow felt good from then on, so I kept throwing. I just mixed in my fastball,

curveball and was just trying to throw strikes.” Manning-Santee took two out of three from the Jets, who fell to 6-7 overall and 4-5 in League III play. Post 68 improves to 3-8 overall and 3-6 in League III play. A 2-out RBI double by Juan Gardner gave the Jets an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third. David Hayden singled with one out and then scored the game’s first run after Gardner’s extra-base hit. The Jets offense was led by Matt Holloman who had two hits and reached base in four at-bats and stole two bases.

SEE POST 68, PAGE B3

Before the start of Thursday’s American Legion baseball game at Riley Park between Sumter and Hartsville, a rainbow could be seen just beyond the right field fence. On a night when the P-15’s were without allstar starters Charlie Barnes and Phillip Watcher, Sumter found its pot of gold JOHNSON in the form of a series-clinching 11-1 win in a game that ended in seven innings on the mercy rule. Sumter broke open a close game with three runs in the sixth and five in the seventh. The game-ending run scored when Donnie Brownlee’s grounder found its way under Post 53 shortstop Maliki Mack’s glove, bringing Chris Crawford home. Hartsville, which fell to 4-4, got on the board in the sixth with a 2-out rally. Alex Miller was hit by a Crawford pitch with one out and came home on Lee’s 2-out double to deep rightcenter. Crawford issued walks to Cody Kelly and Dillon Tiller to load the bases before Martin came to the mound and

SEE SUMTER, PAGE B3

PRO BASKETBALL

Spurs dominant in 1st half of Game 4 BY BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press MIAMI — The San Antonio Spurs were dominating the Miami Heat again in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, opening a 55-36 halftime lead Thursday night. Trying to take a 3-1 lead back home, the Spurs shot 56 percent and led by as much as 22 points against the Heat, who looked powerless to slow San Antonio’s ball movement. Not quite as sharp as when they shot a finals-record 75.8 percent in first half Tuesday night, the Spurs were still plenty good enough to open another huge lead before a Miami

ON THE WEB The final result of Thursday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals between San Antonio and Miami was not available at press time. For a full recap, visit us at www.theitem.com

crowd that was booing the home team in the final minutes of the second quarter. Tony Parker scored 12 points for the Spurs. LeBron James had nine points for the Heat, while Dwyane Wade was 1 for 7 for four points. Game 5 is Sunday night in San Antonio. No team has blown a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

The Spurs knew their defense had to be better, realizing their once-in-a-lifetime, 19-for-21 start in Tuesday’s 111-92 rout covered the fact that they allowed Miami to make more than 50 percent in the game. The defense was definitely improved in the first half, holding Miami to 12 of 34 (35 percent). At the end of their fourth straight season that went the distance, the Heat looked as if they might be running out of gas. The Spurs missed their first three shots after needing 22 attempts to miss three times Tuesday. They quickly

SEE FINALS, PAGE B3

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Antonio center Tiago Splitter (22) dunks against Miami during the first half of Thursday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami. The Spurs had a 55-36 lead at the break.

SPORTS

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

MLB ROUNDUP

Tempers flare in Braves’ 10-3 loss to Colorado 4 ejected after Atlanta RP retaliates for backswing knocking C Laird out in 8th DENVER — Corey Dickerson hit Atlanta catcher Gerald Laird with his backswing and tempers quickly flared, setting off a tense sequence and leading to several ejections Thursday as the Colorado Rockies beat the Braves 10-3. DICKERSON The Rockies led 8-3 in the eighth when Dickerson knocked off Laird’s facemask with his swing — it appeared accidental. Laird was down for several minutes before LAIRD walking off the field on his own and being replaced by Evan Gattis. With his next pitch, Atlanta reliever David Carpenter hit Dickerson in the thigh and was ejected. Rockies manager Walt Weiss bolted from the dugout and yelled at Carpenter, as well as in the general direction of Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez. Weiss was held back by plate umpire Jordan Baker before being ejected. In the ninth, Rockies reliever Nick Masset hit Gattis in the hip with a pitch. Both Masset and Rockies bench coach Tom Runnells were tossed. REDS 4 DODGERS 1

CINCINNATI — Todd Frazier hit a 2-run homer off Zack Greinke, who lost his perfect record at Great American Ball Park, and Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 for a split of their 4-game series. The Reds won the last two games to finish a 5-5 homestand that left them stuck closer to the bottom of the NL Central than the top. Alfredo Simon (9-3) gave up seven singles in eight innings, joining the Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright as the NL’s 9-game winners. PHILLIES 7 PADRES 3

PHILADELPHIA — Pinch-hitter Reid Brignac lined a tiebreaking, 2-run double in the sixth inning, John Mayberry Jr. hit a 3-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 to complete a 3-game sweep in a game played in steady rain. Brignac, whose 3-run homer in the ninth gave the Phillies a 3-0

victory a night earlier, hit a drive off Dale Thayer to the gap in leftcenter for a 4-2 lead. Mayberry connected an inning later off Alex Torres. Kyle Kendrick (2-6) allowed one earned run and seven hits, striking out five in six innings. He got his second win in 20 starts, dating to last year. GIANTS 7 NATIONALS 1

SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Hudson threw seven strong innings and left with a major league-best 1.81 ERA as San Francisco avoided a 4-game sweep, beating Washington 7-1. Michael Morse got three hits and scored twice for the Giants, who had a 5-game winning streak before Washington came to town. The Nationals have lost just twice in 10 games. Hudson (7-2) allowed one unearned run and six hits. He walked two, struck out five and improved to 3-0 in his last five starts, which includes a suspended game. The Giants are 7-0 in games Hudson has started at home.

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SCOREBOARD

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

TV, RADIO TODAY

9 a.m. – PGA Golf: U.S. Open Second Round from Pinehurst, N.C. (ESPN). 11 a.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 Practice from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). 11:30 a.m. – International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group A Match from Natal, Brazil – Mexico vs. Cameroon (ESPN2). Noon – College Baseball: College World Series Press Conference from Omaha, Neb. (ESPNU). 12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 250 Practice from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 250 Practice from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. – PGA Golf: U.S. Open Second Round from Pinehurst, N.C. (WIS 10). 3 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group B Match from Salvador, Brazil – Spain vs. Netherlands (ESPN). 3 p.m. – College Baseball: College World Series Press Conference from Omaha, Neb. (ESPNU). 3:30 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 Pole Qualifying from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5 p.m. – PGA Golf: U.S. Open Second Round from Pinehurst, N.C. (ESPN). 5 p.m. – Auto Racing: ARCA Series Corrigan Oil 200 from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). 5:30 p.m. – International Soccer: FIFA World Cup Group B Match from Cuiaba, Brazil – Chile vs. Australia (ESPN2). 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. – American Legion Baseball: Lake City at Sumter (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290). 7 p.m. – College Track and Field: NCAA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Championships from Eugene, Ore. (ESPNU). 7 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series Drivin’ for Linemen 200 Practice from Madison, Ill. (FOX SPORTS 1). 7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (WGN). 7:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: L.A. Angels at Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7). 7:30 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Washington at St. Louis or Los Angeles Angels at Atlanta (MLB NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Minnesota at Atlanta (SPORTSOUTH). 8 p.m. – PGA Golf: U.S. Open Second Round from Pinehurst, N.C. (ESPN).

AMERICAN LEGION

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Minnesota 7, Toronto 2 Kansas City 4, Cleveland 1 Baltimore 6, Boston 0 Tampa Bay 6, St. Louis 3 Texas 6, Miami 0 Houston 5, Arizona 1 Chicago White Sox 8, Detroit 2 Oakland 7, L.A. Angels 1 N.Y. Yankees 4, Seattle 2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Arizona at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Toronto (Hutchison 4-4) at Baltimore (U. Jimenez 2-7), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Gibson 5-5) at Detroit (Smyly 3-4), 7:08 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 4-4) at Boston (Lackey 7-4), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 3-1) at Atlanta (Harang 4-5), 7:35 p.m. Kansas City (Guthrie 2-6) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 3-6), 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 1-4) at Houston (McHugh 4-3), 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 1-4) at Oakland (Gray 6-2), 10:05 p.m. Texas (Tepesch 2-2) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 8-1), 10:10 p.m.

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

W 35 34 34 29 28

L 30 31 31 36 36

Pct .538 .523 .523 .446 .438

GB – 1 1 6 6½

W 39 34 31 31 26

L 27 32 34 34 37

Pct .591 .515 .477 .477 .413

GB – 5 7½ 7½ 11½

W 43 35 31 29 28

L 24 33 35 39 38

Pct .642 .515 .470 .426 .424

GB – 8½ 11½ 14½ 14½

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 2 Philadelphia 3, San Diego 0 Cincinnati 5, L.A. Dodgers 0 Milwaukee 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Tampa Bay 6, St. Louis 3 Texas 6, Miami 0 Houston 5, Arizona 1 Colorado 8, Atlanta 2 Washington 6, San Francisco 2

ORIOLES 4

LEAGUE III STANDINGS

BLUE JAYS 2 BALTIMORE — Kevin Gausman gave up one run over six innings and Delmon Young homered as Baltimore beat Mark Buehrle and Toronto 4-2. Nick Markakis had two hits and a RBI for the Orioles, who moved within 3½ games of first-place Toronto in the AL East. Gausman (2-1) allowed five hits, walked three and struck out three in his second consecutive solid outing. Buehrle (10-3) yielded four runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings to lose his second straight start following a 6-game winning streak.

Team Sumter Camden Hartsville Dalzell Manning Cheraw

RED SOX 5

Sumter at Florence, 7:30 p.m. Lancaster at Camden, 2 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 1-1) at Philadelphia (R.Hernandez 2-4), 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 0-1) at Miami (Eovaldi 4-2), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Cashner 2-5) at N.Y. Mets (Colon 5-5), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 7-5) at Atlanta (Harang 4-5), 7:35 p.m. Cincinnati (Bailey 7-3) at Milwaukee (Garza 4-4), 8:10 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 5-2) at St. Louis (Lynn 6-4), 8:15 p.m. Arizona (C.Anderson 5-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 5-2), 10:10 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 6-5) at San Francisco (Lincecum 5-4), 10:15 p.m.

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press

NBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

INDIANS 2 BOSTON — Jon Lester worked into the eighth inning and David Ortiz hit a 2-run homer to lead struggling Boston to a 5-2 win over Cleveland. Brock Holt hit a 2-run double and Daniel Nava had three hits as the Red Sox won for just the third time in their last 10 games, a dismal stretch that began with a 3-game sweep by the Indians last week. Coming off his shortest start of the season, Lester (7-7) allowed two runs — one earned — on eight hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 7 2-3 innings.

From wire reports

W 5 4 4 4 3 2

League L Pct. 1 .833 1 .800 4 .500 5 .444 6 .333 5 .286

GB ½ 2 2½ 3½ 3½

W 7 7 4 6 3 2

Overall L Pct. 1 .875 3 .700 4 .500 7 .462 8 .272 5 .286

MONDAY

Sumter 12, Hartsville 1 Dalzell-Shaw 5, Manning-Santee 4 Camden 8, Cheraw 4 Hartsville 2, Sumter 1 Manning-Santee 9, Dalzell-Shaw 2

THURSDAY

Sumter 11, Hartsville 1 (7) Manning-Santee 4, Dalzell-Shaw 1 Camden wins by forfeit over Cheraw

TODAY

Lake City at Sumter, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

AMERICAN LEAGUE

FINALS

EAST DIVISION

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

Cincinnati 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Philadelphia 7, San Diego 3 Colorado 10, Atlanta 3 San Francisco 7, Washington 1 Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Arizona at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

TUESDAY

Toronto Baltimore New York Boston Tampa Bay CENTRAL DIVISION

THURSDAY’S GAMES

W 39 33 33 29 25

L 28 31 31 36 42

Pct .582 .516 .516 .446 .373

GB – 4½ 4½ 9 14

W 33 33 33 33 31

L 28 32 33 33 33

Pct .541 .508 .500 .500 .484

GB – 2 2½ 2½ 3½

W 40 36 34 32 30

L 26 29 31 34 37

Pct .606 .554 .523 .485 .448

GB – 3½ 5½ 8 10½

San Antonio 2, Miami 1 June 5: San Antonio 110, Miami 95 June 8: Miami 98, San Antonio 96 Tuesday: San Antonio 111, Miami 92 Thursday: San Antonio at Miami (late) Sunday: Miami at San Antonio, 8 p.m. June 17: San Antonio at Miami, 9 p.m. June 20: Miami at San Antonio, 9 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press STANLEY CUP FINAL

Los Angeles 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 June 4: Los Angeles 3, NY Rangers 2, OT June 7: Los Angeles 5, NY Rangers 4, 2OT Monday: Los Angeles 3, NY Rangers 0 Wednesday: NY Rangers 2, Los Angeles 1 Today: NY Rangers at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. June 16: Los Angeles at NY Rangers, 8 p.m. June 18: NY Rangers at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

MARK MY WORDS

Make sure to restring your rackets on a regular basis T

his week’s column will have just a bit of a different flavor in that it will center on some of the more important aspects of having your racket restrung rather than about playing tennis. If you play tennis with any degree of regularity, having your racket restrung can be one of the least expensive ways to get a little more pep out of your frame and maybe help you decide if it is time get a new stick. One of the most asked questions is “How often should I get my racket restrung?” A good general rule of thumb is that you should have your racket restrung as many times per year as you typically play in a week. Although this is a good place to start, a discerning player may actually opt for more frequent stringings than this if one wants the racket to play as well as possible. Because the cost of a string job is reasonably inexpensive, my recommendation is to have fresh strings installed as soon as you notice the strings have loosened too much or they have begun to lose their pop. If you are one of the unfortunate players who break strings frequently, then skip down to the next paragraph to see what’s available for you. The question that always follows is about which string is best for me. All of the big companies in the string industry have a string they will classify as “synthetic gut.” These strings take on many forms,

but generally fall into the middle of the spectrum in terms of playability for each manufacturer. It is the easiest to recommend because it plays well and has reasonable longevity. If you are unsure about a choice this is the place to start. For many it represents the string that offers the most reliable service time and time again. There are also some great new alternative strings, however; some that offer incredible playability and others that will last way beyond when one ought to restring. The unfortunate thing is that a string doesn’t exist just yet that exhibits both exceptional soft playability and lasts forever. If you are easy on strings then I would encourage you to ask your stringer to let you try a set of the high performance strings and also go for a thinner gauge. I think you will be pleased. If you are string breaker then you are currently doomed to playing with something a bit heartier or having your racket restrung very often. I would be remiss if I did not mention the current en vogue polymer-based strings. Luxilon is by far and away the most popular of this genre. Many people, pros especially, give this string high marks. Most agree that increased ability to get more spin is its greatest attribute. And it does last a long time. However, if you are not one of the young lions at your club, you may not be as amena-

ble to the lessthan-soft feel it offers. There are also quite a few hybrid offerings out there. Most tend to blend a Mark string of greatRearden er durability with a string that offers greater playability in the quest to reach a balance between the two. Playability tends to be a bit of an elusive word by the way, so you may want to let your stringer know exactly what you want. Playability for me means a softer feel at impact whereas a good junior or college player may be looking for a string like Luxalon that gets more spin and has a harder feel at impact. A conversation about strings would not be complete without talking gut. Genuine gut is by far and away the finest playing string in the industry but also is the most expensive. A string job will start at around $50 and

head north from there and generally carries absolutely no guarantee. Gut is also a very peculiar beast in that if you get it wet it ruins the string job and it is a little more fragile as it will occasionally break off in one of the string holes on an off-center hit. Gut isn’t for everyone, but it you are not put off by the price give it a try so you can say you have played with the very best. The last issue one must address is that of tension — how tight the racket should be strung. There is no one tension that is best. Each racket comes with a suggested range that is suited for that particular frame. Some folks will wander outside the parameters of the manufacturer’s suggestions, but that creates two problems. One, the racket will likely not play as it is designed, and two, it will void the warranty on the frame. A good general rule to follow is that if you are stringing for control, string your racket near the high end of the recommend-

ed range. And if you are stringing for more power, string near the lower end. Some middle ground is where most folks end up, but if you have specific needs that can be handled with stringing near the extremes then give it try. There are strings out there that will require stringing the mains at one tension and the crosses at another. Many players will do this with strings that don’t actually recommend it. Again, don’t get too creative as you dance around looking for that perfect string job. The more variables you add, the more difficult it will be to achieve the same results each time. What I have listed above represents a very general overview of stringing. My advice is to find a stringer who strings a lot and has experience with more than one brand of string. Bring your racket to them each time and you will go a long way to getting the most out of each and every string job. Mark my words.

SPORTS

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FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

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Manning’s Michael Burgess (5) scores in the fifth inning of Post 68’s 4-1 victory over Dalzell-Shaw on Thursday at General Field in Dalzell.

POST 68 FROM PAGE B1 “Our bats are silent; we’re not getting the job done and the worst thing you can do when your bats are quiet is make mistakes on defense,” Post 175 head coach Steve Campbell said. “Pitchers can’t walk or hit batters. We’ve got to tighten up the straps everywhere else. “Right now our bats are just dead. We’ve been facing some very good pitching. ..Right now we’re just struggling and we’re going to have to battle out of it. But what we’ve got to do is stop making

FINALS FROM PAGE B1 got untracked from there, running off a 13-2 spurt to open a nine-point lead, and that was the margin when they went to the second ahead 26-17. San Antonio got the first five of the second to make it 31-17 on Danny Green’s

some of the mistakes we’re making on defense.” Manning scored three unearned runs with the help of four errors in five innings off Post 175 starter Edison Aldridge. Post 68 added a fourth run in the sixth inning thanks to a Michael Burgess RBI single. Burgess led the offense with three hits and a stolen base. Steven Cox and Ryan Knowlton had two hits apiece. Post 68 tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a hit and two errors. Collin Lee led off the inning with a single and advanced to third with two outs after King

3-pointer, and the Spurs blew it open later in the quarter with seven straight points, capped by Kawhi Leonard’s soaring follow dunk that made it 55-33. James, who battled cramps in Game 1, left the court and briefly returned to the locker room midway through the first quarter.

reached on a 2-base error. Pipkin then reached on an error up the middle that allowed Lee to score and tie the game. Manning took a 3-1 lead in the fifth inning thanks to two hits and two errors. Burgess and Knowlton each singled and later scored on errors. Then they extended their lead to 4-1 thanks to a RBI single by Burgess off reliever Christian Buford. Post 68 had chances to score in the seventh and eighth innings but Post 175 reliever Cole Benenhaley got 6-4-3 double plays in consecutive innings to get out of the jam.

induced an inning-ending fly ball to center from Jalen Durant. With the win, Sumter improves to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in League III play heading into a non-league game tonight at Riley Park against Lake City. “I thought we swung the bats better late,” said Sumter head coach Curtis Johnson, whose team had eight of its 11 hits in the sixth and seventh innings. “I didn’t think we swung them like we were capable of, but we did enough to win. We put some pressure on them where we stole some bases, got some bunts down. Our pitching was really good, for the most part. We walked some guys, but we kept them at bay hitting.” Crawford and Martin combined to limit Hartsville to three hits. Crawford struck out four, walked three and hit a batter while surrendering all three Post 53 hits. Martin retired four of the five batters he faced, all on fly ball outs. Tee Dubose drove home the first two runs of the seventh with a double to left, scoring Jacob Watcher and Kemper Patton, who had singled and walked. A bases-loaded walk to Todd Larrimer scored Dubose and Dustin Frye came home on a passed ball. An infield single from Taylor McFadden, a stolen base and a Patton single to right plated Sumter’s first run of the sixth. A 2-out sacrifice bunt from Frye advance Patton to second and a Crawford single to left made the score 5-1. Crawford scored to make it 6-1 after infield singles by Larrimer and Brownlee. The inning ended with pinch-runner Dante Hartman being thrown out at the plate on an attempted steal. Sumter got the scoring started in the bottom of the second after Dubose led off the inning with a single to left. He then stole second and broke for third as Post 53 starter Harrison Hawkins attempted to look him back on a Crawford grounder. Dubose took third and advanced home as Hartsville first baseman Denton Lee’s throw sailed past third baseman Michael Slattery and into foul territory. Hartsville got a runner to third in the third inning but could not bring him home as Marcus Spears was hit by a Crawford pitch and went all the way to third as a Crawford pickoff throw went to the fence beyond first base. Crawford induced a fly ball to center from Casey Kelly to leave Spears stranded. The P-15’s got their second run of the game without the benefit of a hit in the bottom of the third. Brownlee reached on an infield error, stole second, took third on a Jacob Watcher sacrifice bunt and crossed the plate on a passed ball. Post 53 put two men on the fifth but Crawford was able to pitch around the threat and keep Hartsville off the board. Cody Kelly opened with a single to right, stole second and took third on a Mack single to left before Crawford caught Spears swinging to end the inning. Sumter’s third run came as the result of some small ball in the fifth. Crawford reached on another infield error, stole second and came around after bunts by Larrimer and Brownlee. Jacob Watcher walked and stole second before a Javon Martin fly to right ended the inning. The start of the game was delayed about 50 minutes as the tarp was removed from around the infield and the field was inspected and manicured as needed.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

AREA SCOREBOARD BASKETBALL MILES ENTERTAINMENT GAME

The First Miles Entertainment Basketball Game, featuring Phillip “Hot Sauce” Champion, will be held today at the Sumter High School gymnasium. Champion is a former AND1 Streetball player. There will be a pregame tuneup and autograph session beginning at 4 p.m. and lasting until 4:45. The game will start at 5. For more information, go to the twitter account MILES_ ENT. MANNING HIGH CAMPS

The Manning High School athletic department will have both a girls basketball camp and a boys basketball camp over the summer. The girls camp will be held June 16-18 while the boys camp is scheduled for July 8-10. The camps are open to children who will be entering grades 2-6. They will be held at MHS’ Thames Arena and run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost is $40. There will be a cash-only registration available on the first day of the camps from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at each camp site.

Those who pass the course will be able to officiate middle school, junior varsity and varsity games. Classes will be held each Monday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Sumter County Parks & Recreation at 155 Haynsworth Street. The state clinic and examination will be held on July 26. For more information, contact Granderson James at (803) 968-2391 or at grandersj@ aol.com or Richard Geddings at (803) 468-8858.

TENNIS PTC SUMMER CAMP

The PTC Summer Tennis Camp will be held June 23-27 at Palmetto Tennis Center. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost is $125 per player. Forms must be returned to PTC by noon on June 19. For more information, call (803) 774-3969 or visit www. palmettotenniscenter.com. MANNING HIGH CAMP

The Manning High School athletic department will have a tennis camp June 24-26 at MHS’ Althea Gibson Tennis Complex. The camp is open to children who will be entering grades 2-6. The cost is $40. There will be a cash-only registration available on the first day of the camp.

SOFTBALL

DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

MANNING HIGH CAMP

The Hoop Basketball Individual Development Basketball School will be held July 14-17 at the Mayewood Middle School Gymnasium at 4300 East Brewington Road. The camp will be under the direction of James Smith, Harry Fullwood and Ronnie Brown. The cost of the camp is $50 per camper and is open to boys and girls ages 10 through 16. The camp will run from 8 a.m. until noon each day. For more information, contact Smith at (803) 968-6874 or (803) 469-3188.

The Manning High School athletic department will have a softball camp June 16-18 at the Manning High baseball field. The camp is open to children who will be entering grades 2-6. The cost is $40 and the camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There will be a cash-only registration available on the first day of the camp from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

The Manning High School athletic department will hold two soccer camps over the summer at Manning Junior High School. A camp for children entering K4 through third grade will be held June 16-18, while a camp for children in grades 4-6 will be held June 23-25. The cost is $40. There will be a cash-only registration available on the first day of the camps from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

The Sumter High School 2014 Boys & Girls Basketball Camp will be held June 16-19 at the SHS gymnasium. The camp will be open to children ages 8-15. The cost is $55 per camper with the camp running from noon until 4 p.m. each day. Campers must be signed up by Friday. For more information, call SHS boys basketball head coach JoJo English at (803) 481-4480 or email him at Stephen.english@sumterschools. net. SUMTER CHRISTIAN CLINICS

Registration is being taken for the Sumter Christian School 2014 Basketball Clinics to be held over the summer. There are three 5-day sessions remaining at a cost of $45 per camper. A camp for children in grades 3-6 will be held June 23-27, grades 6-9 July 7-11 and grades 9-12 July 21-25. The camps will run each day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The camp instructors will be the SCS coaching staff of Bobby Baker, Tom Cope and Jimmy Davis. For more information, call Baker at (803) 469-9304 or (803) 464-3652.

FOOTBALL OFFICIATING CLASSES

The Santee Wateree Football Officials Association is holding classes for those interested in becoming officials.

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BASEBALL DIAMOND PRO CAMP

The Diamond Pro Instructional Baseball Camp will be held June 16-19 at Patriot Park SportsPlex. The camp will be under the direction of Frankie Ward, Joe Norris, Barry Hatfield and Robbie Mooneyham. The cost is $60. The camp is open to boys ages 7-14 and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day.

For more information, contact Ward at (803) 720-4081, Norris at (803) 934-6670 or Hatfield at (803) 236-4768. MANNING HIGH CAMP

The Manning High School athletic department will have a baseball camp June 16-18 at the Manning High baseball field. The camp is open to children who will be entering grades 2-6. The cost is $40 and will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There will be a cash-only registration available on the first day of the camp from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

ETC. YAS FUNDRAISER

Youth Athletics of Sumter, a division of Pop Warner Little Scholars, will hold YAS Sumter Spartans GALA on Friday, June 27, at Carolina Skies on Shaw Air Force Base. The Cost is $30 and includes food, a live band and door prizes. All proceeds benefits YAS’ 2014 football and cheerleading seasons. For more information, call (803) 464-8453, (803) 201-4531, (803) 720-6242, (813) 786-9265 or (954) 258-6817. SKILLS, DRILLS & LIFE

The LAY UP Skills, Drills & Life Sports/Mentoring Camp For At-Risk Youth will be held June 12-14 at the Lincoln High School gymnasium located at 26 Council Street. The program will be held each day from 9 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. It is open to boys and girls ages 9-17 and is free. Those who are scheduled to participate in the event are former Clemson All-American and College Football Hall of Famer Terry Kinard, former Wake Forest quarterback Keith West and former Wake Forest basketball standout Wilbert Singleton. Each was a standout performer at Sumter High School. For more information, contact Leading America’s Youth Upward Program program coordinator Mark Shaw at (803) 236-2313 or at layup2011andup@yahoo.com.

GOLF GOLFERS BIBLE STUDY

The Sumter chapter of the Christian Golfer’s Association holds a golfers Bible study each Tuesday at its offices at Crystal Lakes Golf Course. The study begins at 8 a.m. and is followed by a round of golf.

AUTO RACING SPEEDWAY CHAMPS SEARCH

Sumter Speedway is trying to gather information on all of its champions from 1957 to the present. The name of the driver, the year and the division in which the title was won and the track promoter is the information hoping to be gathered. To provide information, call James Skinner at (803) 7755973 or e-mail Virginia Ayers at vayers@ftc-i.net.

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Host Brazil wins World Cup opener SAO PAULO — Neymar gave Brazil a winning start to its home World Cup, scoring twice to lead the host nation to a 3-1 comefrom-behind victory over Croatia in the opening game on Thursday. Brazil had a disastrous start when defender Marcelo found his own net while trying to clear a low cross by Ivica Olic in the 11th minute, but Neymar then showed why the nation’s high hopes are all pinned on him. The 22-year-old forward equalized in the 29th by clearing a defender near midfield before making a run toward the edge of the area and firing a low shot that hit the post before going in. Brazil was then awarded a disputed penalty in the 71st minute after striker Fred went down inside the area under light contact, and Neymar scored the winner from the spot. Oscar slotted in the third in injury time. SEATTLE SIGNS DT WILLIAMS

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have added another big body to their defensive line after agreeing to terms with free agent Kevin Williams. Williams will be entering his 12th season in the NFL, having spent his entire career until now with the

Minnesota Vikings. Williams started 15 games last season for the Vikings with 3 1/2 sacks and an interception. STEELERS EXTEND C POUNCEY

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed center Maurkice Pouncey to a 5-year extension that will keep the 3-time Pro Bowler as the anchor of the offensive line for the rest of the decade. The new deal averages $8.8 million per season, making Pouncey the highest-paid center in the NFL. He’s the only center in league history to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons. JORDAN NOW A BILLIONAIRE

CHARLOTTE — Michael Jordan has reached billionaire status. Forbes Magazine estimated Thursday that Jordan’s equity as owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets is $416 million and his net worth outside of the team to be $600 million. It reported Jordan now owns 89.5 percent of the Hornets. Jordan’s spokeswoman Estee Portnoy confirmed to The Associated Press that Jordan purchased an additional stake in the Hornets in January of 2013, but wouldn’t say how much. From wire reports

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UC IRVINE (40-23)

Coach: Mike Gillespie (273-142, 7 years at UC Irvine; 1,036-613-2, 26 years overall). Road To Omaha: Won Corvallis Regional: beat UNLV 10-3, beat Oregon State 14-2, lost to Oregon State 4-0, beat Oregon State 4-2. Won Stillwater Super Regional: beat Oklahoma State 8-4, beat Oklahoma State 1-0. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 0-0. Last CWS appearance: 2007. All-time record in CWS: 2-2 in 1 appearance. Meet the Anteaters: C Jerry McClanahan (.320, 1 HR, 36 RBI), 1B Connor Spencer (.370, 1, 44), 2B Grant Palmer (.267, 0, 13), 3B Taylor Sparks (.307, 5, 34), SS Chris Rabago (.252, 0, 19), LF Adam Alcantara (.315, 8, 17), CF Justin Castro (.244, 0, 8), RF Kris Paulino (.214, 5, 24), DH Jonathan Munoz (.293, 0, 17). Starting pitchers: RHP Andrew Morales (11-2, 1.53), LHP Elliot Surrey (8-4, 1.99), RHP Evan Brock (8-6, 3.16). Relievers: RHP Sam Moore (0-3, 1.88, 23 saves), LHP Evan Manarino (4-3, 2.83), LHP Jimmy Litchfield (3-2,3.58), LHP Matt Fielding (2-0, 4.00), RHP Mitch Merten (2-2, 6.84). MLB Alumni: Brady Anderson, Doug Linton. Short Hops: Anteaters have won five of six after losing eight of nine to finish regular season ... Five graduating seniors will miss President Barack Obama’s UC Irvine commencement address, which will coincide with the CWS opener against Texas ... Andrew Morales is tied for first nationally with 136 strikeouts ... Anteaters broke Big West’s four-year CWS drought, longest in conference’s 44-year history.

TEXAS (43-19)

Coach: Augie Garrido (766-366-2, 18 years at Texas; 1,917-890-9, 46 years overall). Road to Omaha: Won Houston Regional: beat Texas A&M 8-1, beat Rice 3-2 (11 inn.), lost to Texas A&M 3-2, beat Texas A&M 4-1. Won Austin Super Regional: beat Houston 4-2, beat Houston 4-0. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 3-4. Last CWS appearance: 2011. All-time record in CWS: 82-57 in 34 appearances. Meet the Longhorns: C Tres Barrera (.275, 5 HRs, 35 RBI), 1B Kacy Clemens (.220, 1, 18), 2B Brooks Marlow (.279, 3, 19), 3B Zane Gurwitz (.279, 2, 26), SS C.J. Hinojosa (.300, 1, 33), LF Ben Johnson (.271, 6, 32), CF Mark Payton (.326, 2, 38), RF Collin Shaw (.257, 0, 23), DH Madison Carter (.347, 1, 11). Starting pitchers: RHP Nathan Thornhill (8-2, 1.57), RHP Parker French (6-5, 2.45), RHP Lukas Schiraldi (7-3, 4.08), RHP Dillon Peters (7-3, 2.13). Relievers: LHP Travis Duke (2-1, 0.34), RHP Chad Hollingsworth (3-0, 1.36), LHP Ty Culbreth (2-0, 1.98), RHP Morgan Cooper (4-2, 2.98), RHP John Curtiss (2-2, 2.06, 9 saves). MLB Alumni: Roger Clemens, Ron Gardenhire, Burt Hooton, Brooks Kieschnick, Sam LeCure, Keith Moreland, Spike Owen, Calvin Schiraldi, Huston Street, Taylor Teagarden, Greg Swindell, Curtis Thigpen. Short Hops: Longhorns are in the CWS for a nation-leading eighth time since 2000 ... Hinojosa is batting .476 (10 for 21) in the NCAA tournament with two doubles and six RBI ... Pitching staff has a 1.15 ERA over last six games ... Longhorns lead nation with 96 sacrifice bunts.

VANDERBILT (46-19)

Coach: Tim Corbin (511-248, 12 years at Vanderbilt; 617-386, 17 years overall). Road to Omaha: Won Nashville Regional: beat Xavier 11-0, beat Oregon 7-2, beat Oregon 3-2. Won Nashville Super Regional: beat Stanford 11-6, lost to Stanford 5-4, beat Stanford 12-5. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 0-2. Last CWS appearance: 2011. All-time record in CWS: 2-2 in 1 appearances. Meet the Commodores: C Jason Delay (.272, 0 HR, 13 RBI), 1B Zander Wiel (.274, 5, 41), 2B Dansby Swanson (.335, 3, 32), 3B Xavier Turner (.283, 2, 37), SS Vince Conde (.303, 4, 47), LF Bryan Reynolds (.343, 4, 52), CF John Norwood (.285, 2, 26), RF Rhett Wiseman (.274, 0, 28), DH Karl Ellison (.237, 0, 9). Starting pitchers: RHP Tyler Beede (8-7, 3.58), RHP Carson Fulmer (6-1, 1.78, 10 saves), RHP Walker Buehler (11-2, 2.39), RHP Tyler Ferguson (8-3, 2.51). Relievers: LHP Jared Miller (6-2, 4.20), LHP Ben Bowden (1-1, 1.82), RHP Hayden Stone (2-0, 1.64), RHP Adam Ravenelle (3-2, 1.56), RHP Brian Miller (1-1, 1.82), RHP TJ Pecoraro (1-1, 8.15). MLB Alumni: Joey Cora, David Price, Ryan Flaherty, Sonny Gray, Pedro Alvarez, Matt Kata, Scott Sanderson. Short Hops: Commodores have won five of six after starting the NCAA tournament off losses in four of six ... Beede is the highest-drafted player in the CWS, going 14th overall to the San Francisco Giants ... Reynolds was 8 for 12 with three RBI in the super regional vs. Stanford.

LOUISVILLE (50-15)

Coach: Dan McDonnell (359-157, 8 years at Louisville and overall). Road to Omaha: Won Louisville Regional: beat Kent State 5-0, beat Kansas 6-3, beat Kentucky 4-1. Won Louisville Super Regional: beat Kennesaw State 5-3, beat Kennesaw State 7-4. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 1-0. Last CWS appearance: 2013. All-time record in CWS: 1-4 in 2 appearances. Meet the Cardinals: C Kyle Gibson (.319, 1 HR, 20 RBI), 1B Grant Kay (.289, 5, 35), 2B Zach Lucas (.268, 5, 44), 3B Alex Chittenden (.291, 1, 30), SS Sutton Whiting (.212, 2, 17), LF Jeff Gardner (.321, 9, 68), CF Cole Sturgeon (.331, 2, 34), RF Colin Lyman (.265, 0, 16), DH Nick Solak (.267, 2, 24). Starting pitchers: RHP Kyle Funkhouser (13-2, 1.73), RHP Jared Ruxer (7-1, 2.27), RHP Anthony Kidston (9-0, 3.54). Relievers: LHP Kyle McGrath (2-1, 1.38), RHP Cole Sturgeon (3-0, 1.98), RHP Jake Sparger (2-1, 3.20), LHP Josh Rogers (3-3, 3.63), LHP Drew Harrington (3-2, 4.95), RHP Nick Burdi (3-1, 0.51, 18 saves). MLB Alumni: Sean Green, B.J. Rosenberg. Short Hops: Louisville is only team returning from 2013 CWS ... Kay returns to his hometown of Omaha for the CWS. He played last season at Iowa Western CC, started 57 games this year and was 27th-round draft pick by Tampa Bay ... Burdi has saves in 4 of Louisville’s 5 NCAA tournament games, and his 18 are school record ... Louisville was 10-0 in regional and super regionals last two seasons ... Cardinals’ 132 stolen bases ranks second to Wofford’s 153.

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COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

Hard to predict who will prevail in Omaha BY ERIC OLSON The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — The College World Series begins Saturday, and predicting a winner is as hard as hitting a ball out of the cavernous TD Ameritrade Park. Of the eight teams that made it to Omaha, only No. 3 Virginia and No. 7 TCU are national seeds. UC Irvine and Texas Tech are the surprise teams that undoubtedly will be favorites of the local fans who love to cheer for underdogs. Here are some things to know as you try to figure out which two teams will make it to the finals:

BRAVO, BIG 12 Three of the Big 12’s nine baseball-playing members reached the CWS. Texas is in Bracket 1 and Texas Tech and TCU, which meet Sunday, are in Bracket 2. The only other year the Big 12 had three teams in the CWS was 2005 (Baylor, Nebraska, Texas). It’s the first time the Lone Star State has had three teams in Omaha in the same year.

HOMER HAVEN IT’S NOT If you and your buddy are making a friendly bet on number of CWS home runs, take the “under” if the over-under is set in double digits. Only 22 have been hit in three years at TD Ameritrade, including three in 2013, and no one has cleared the fence in center field.

IF THE BALL DOES GO OUT Mississippi appears to be the team best-suited to knock it out of the park. The Rebels have hit six homers in six NCAA tournament games, and their total of 42 is most among CWS teams. Junior first baseman Sikes Orvis has hit 14 of his 18 career homers for the Rebels this season. UC Irvine, on the other hand, has gone deep just 12 times.

FUTURE PROS The highest draft pick in Omaha is Vanderbilt pitcher Tyler Beede, who went 14th overall to the Giants. Beede had a school-record 14 wins last year but enters the CWS 8-7 with a 3.58 ERA. Other first-rounders are pitchers Brandon Finnegan of TCU (17th, Royals) and Nick Howard of Virginia (19th, Reds).

WELCOME BACK, COACH If Virginia coach Brian O’Connor feels at home at the CWS, it’s not just because it’s his third appearance in six years. He grew up in neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa, and went to college a few blocks away at Creighton. O’Connor pitched on CU’s 1991 CWS team, and he was an assistant on Notre Dame’s 2002 team that

By The Associated Press At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination x-if necessary

SATURDAY

Game 1 — UC Irvine (40-23) vs. Texas (43-19), 3 p.m. Game 2 — Louisville (50-15) vs. Vanderbilt (46-19), 8 p.m.

SUNDAY

Game 3 — Texas Tech (45-19) vs. TCU (47-16), 3 p.m. Game 4 — Virginia (49-14) vs. Mississippi (46-19), 8 p.m.

MONDAY

Game 5 — Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 3 p.m. Game 6 — Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY

Game 7 — Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 3 p.m. Game 8 — Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Game 9 — Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 loser, 8 p.m.

JUNE 19

Game 10 — Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 8 p.m.

JUNE 20

Game 11 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 3 p.m. Game 12 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8 p.m.

JUNE 21

x-Game 13 — Game 6 winner vs. Game 9 winner, 3 p.m. x-Game 14 — Game 8 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 8 p.m. If only one game is necessary, it will start at 8:30 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

(Best-of-3) June 23: Pairings TBA, 8 p.m. June 24: Pairings TBA, 8 p.m. x-June 25: Pairings TBA, 8 p.m.

reached Omaha.

REDEMPTION TOUR Louisville, the only returning team from 2013, hopes to leave town in better spirits this time. The Cardinals went twoand-out a year ago, losing 2-0 to Indiana and falling behind 10-0 on their way to an 11-4, four-error loss to Oregon State.

RED RAIDERS STRONG-ARMED The pitchers deserve lots of credit for leading Texas Tech to its first CWS. In six NCAA tournament games, the Red Raiders have scored a total of nine runs and are batting .208 with one homer. Seven pitchers, however, have combined for an 0.65 ERA in 55 innings, with opponents batting .166.

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT Two members of the UC Irvine coaching staff were on the 2007 CWS team that infected Omaha with “Anteater Fever” by winning two extrainning games in final at-bats. Pitching coach Daniel Bibona was a freshman on that team who was Big West pitcher of the year in 2009 and ‘10. Assistant Ben Orloff was a sophomore shortstop who was 2009 Big West player of the year.

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TCU (47-16)

Coach: Jim Schlossnagle (464-219, 11 years at TCU; 541-266, 13 years overall). Road to Omaha: Won Fort Worth Regional: beat Siena 2-1, beat Sam Houston State 3-2 (22 inn.), beat Sam Houston State 6-1. Won Fort Worth Super Regional: beat Pepperdine 3-2, lost to Pepperdine 3-2, beat Pepperdine 6-5. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 5-2. Last CWS appearance: 2010. All-time record in CWS: 3-2 in 1 appearance. Meet the Horned Frogs: C Kyle Bacak (.269, 0 HRs, 18 RBI), 1B Kevin Cron (.279, 5, 40), 2B Garrett Crain (.335, 1, 19), 3B Derek Odell (.280, 1, 35), SS Keaton Jones (.268, 0, 20), LF Boomer White (.318, 2, 46), CF Cody Jones (.269, 0, 17), RF Dylan Fitzgerald (.318, 2, 33), DH Jerrick Suiter (.278, 0, 29). Starting pitchers: RHP Preston Morrison (9-4, 1.32), LHP Brandon Finnegan (9-3, 2.12), LHP Tyler Alexander (10-3, 2.16). Relievers: RHP Jordan Kipper (8-2, 3.10), RHP Trey Teakell (6-0, 2.22), LHP Alex Young (1-3, 2.53), RHP Riley Ferrell (2-1, 0.68, 15 saves). MLB Alumni: Scott Atchison, Lance Broadway, Matt Carpenter, Sam Demel, Bryan Holaday. Short Hops: Horned Frogs have won 32 of last 36 ... Bullpen has not allowed a run in 28 2-3 innings ... Bacak has reached base in 18 straight games and Fitzgerald in 17 in a row ... TCU has posted a Big 12-record 14 shutouts, second nationally behind LSU’s 17.

TEXAS TECH (45-19)

Coach: Tim Tadlock (71-49, 2 years at Texas Tech and overall). Road to Omaha: Won Coral Gables Regional: beat Columbia 3-2, beat Miami 3-0, lost 2-1 (10 inn.) to Miami, beat Miami 4-0. Won Lubbock Super Regional: beat College of Charleston 1-0, beat College of Charleston 1-0. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 3-5. Last CWS appearance: None. All-time record in CWS: 0-0. Meet the Red Raiders: C Hunter Redman (.257, 0 HRs, 17 RBI), 1B Eric Gutierrez (.312, 12, 58), 2B Bryant Burleson (.275, 2, 37), 3B Ryan Long (.207, 0, 22), SS Tim Proudfoot (.317, 0, 19), LF Tyler Neslony (.388, 4, 32), CF Devon Conley (.271, 0, 8), RF Stephen Smith (.282, 1, 20), DH Adam Kirsch (.300, 10, 51). Starting pitchers: LHP Chris Sadberry (5-3, 3.17), LHP Dylan Dusek (8-0, 1.94), LHP Cameron Smith (8-2, 2.81). Relievers: RHP Corey Taylor (5-3, 2.62), RHP Ryan Moseley (1-2, 3.32), RHP Dominic Moreno (4-5, 3.14), LHP Jonny Drozd (7-0, 2.00, 5 saves). MLB Alumni: Doug Ault, Chad Bettis, Roger Kieschnick, A.J. Ramos, Dallas Braden, Jeff Karstens, Chris Sampson, Joe Dillon. Short Hops: Red Raiders is coming off three straight shutouts and four in five NCAA tournament games. They have school-record nine for season ... Tech starting pitchers have 36 straight scoreless innings ... Raiders’ 45 wins in most since 1997 team had 46 ... Tech’s 3.17 ERA is best since 1971.

VIRGINIA (49-14)

Coach: Brian O’Connor (510-175-2, 11 years at Virginia and overall). Road to Omaha: Won Charlottesville Regional: beat Bucknell 10-1, beat Arkansas 3-0, beat Arkansas 9-2. Won Charlottesville Super Regional: lost to Maryland 5-4, beat Maryland 7-3, beat Maryland 11-2. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 0-0. Last CWS appearance: 2011. All-time record in CWS: 3-4 in 2 appearances. Meet the Cavaliers: C Robbie Coman (.271, 1 HR, 13 RBI), 1B Mike Papi (.311, 11, 54), 2B Branden Cogswell (.292, 0, 21), 3B Kenny Towns (.273, 2, 33), SS Daniel Pinero (.266, 0, 19), LF Derek Fisher (.285, 3, 26), CF Brandon Downes (.233, 7, 37), RF Joe McCarthy (.305, 6, 46), DH John La Prise (.368, 1, 15). Starting pitchers: RHP Nathan Kirby (9-2, 1.73), LHP Brandon Waddell (9-3, 2.66), RHP Josh Sborz (5-4, 3.04), RHP Artie Lewicki (6-1, 1.59). Relievers: RHP Connor Jones (4-1, 3.13), RHP Austin Young (1-0, 2.01), RHP Alec Bettinger (6-0, 1.23), RHP Nick Howard (2-1, 2.05, 19 saves), RHP Whit Mayberry (6-1, 1.59). MLB Alumni: Ryan Zimmerman, Ricky Horton, Javier Lopez, Mark Reynolds, Mark Reynolds, Phil Gosselin, Sean Doolittle, David Adams. Short Hops: Virginia, at No. 3, is the highest national seed remaining ... Lewicki, Young and Mayberry are the only holdovers from the 2011 CWS team ... Papi has reached base in 17 games in a row ... Cavaliers are allowing nation-low 6.5 hits a game, and its 2.31 ERA ranks fifth. Their .982 fielding percentage ranks third and is best among CWS teams.

MISSISSIPPI (46-19)

Coach: Mike Bianco (555-321-1, 14 years at Ole Miss; 655-392-1, 17 years overall). Road to Omaha: Won Oxford Regional: beat Jacksonville State 12-2, beat Washington 2-1, beat Washington 3-2 (10 inn.) Won Oxford Super Regional: lost to Louisiana-Lafayette 9-5, beat Louisiana-Lafayette 5-2, beat LouisianaLafayette 10-4. 2014 record vs. CWS teams: 1-0. Last CWS appearance: 1972. All-time record in CWS: 3-8 in 4 appearances. Meet the Rebels: C Will Allen (.345, 7 HRs, 61 RBI), 1B Sikes Orvis (.295, 14, 51), 2B Preston Overbey (.269, 4, 34), 3B Austin Anderson (.331, 5, 41), SS Errol Robinson (.299, 0, 19), LF Braxton Lee (.290, 0, 24), CF Auston Bousfield (.349, 6, 50), RF J.B. Woodman (.308, 2, 20), DH Colby Bortles (.262, 2, 14). Starting pitchers: RHP Chris Ellis (10-2, 2.45), LHP Christian Trent (9-0, 2.21), RHP Sam Smith (5-4, 3.45). Relievers: LHP Jeremy Massie (4-3, 2.77), RHP Scott Weathersby (3-1, 2.00), RHP Aaron Greenwood (3-1, 1.96), RHP Josh Laxer (2-2, 1.32, 6 saves), LHP Wyatt Short (3-3, 2.73). MLB Alumni: Don Kessinger, Jeff Fassero, Lance Lynn, Chris Coghlan, Seth Smith, Alex Presley, Zack Cozart, Drew Pomeranz, Matt Tolbert. Short Hops: Rebels were picked sixth in the SEC West and finished first ... Ellis was first of nine Rebels drafted, going to Angels as 88th overall pick, and was among two weekend starters in the SEC to go undefeated in the regular season ... Ole Miss’ .303 batting average is best among the CWS teams ... Orvis’ 14 homers is most of any player in Omaha.

U.S. OPEN

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

FIRST ROUND PAR SCORES The Associated Press Thursday At Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, No. 2 Course Pinehurst, N.C. Purse: TBA ($8 million in 2013) Yardage: 7,562; Par: 70 (35-35) First Round a-denotes amateur Martin Kaymer 34-31—65 -5 Kevin Na 34-34—68 -2 Graeme McDowell 34-34—68 -2 Brendon De Jonge 34-34—68 -2 Fran Quinn 34-34—68 -2 Brandt Snedeker 31-38—69 -1 Henrik Stenson 35-34—69 -1 Matt Kuchar 32-37—69 -1 Brendon Todd 34-35—69 -1 Jordan Spieth 36-33—69 -1 Hideki Matsuyama 34-35—69 -1 Dustin Johnson 34-35—69 -1 Harris English 34-35—69 -1 Keegan Bradley 33-36—69 -1 Francesco Molinari 36-33—69 -1 Henrik Norlander 35-35—70 E Lucas Bjerregaard 35-35—70 E Marcel Siem 37-33—70 E Ian Poulter 35-35—70 E Phil Mickelson 36-34—70 E Joost Luiten 36-34—70 E Russell Henley 34-36—70 E Rickie Fowler 35-35—70 E Aaron Baddeley 38-32—70 E Brooks Koepka 33-37—70 E Mark Wilson 35-35—70 E Jimmy Walker 34-36—70 E Victor Dubuisson 35-35—70 E Steve Stricker 35-35—70 E Charl Schwartzel 36-34—70 E Paul Casey 37-33—70 E J.B. Holmes 36-34—70 E Jamie Donaldson 35-35—70 E Seung-Yul Noh 33-37—70 E Danny Willett 36-34—70 E Pablo Larrazabal 37-34—71 +1 Patrick Reed 35-36—71 +1 Boo Weekley 36-35—71 +1 Webb Simpson 35-36—71 +1 Rory McIlroy 36-35—71 +1 Zach Johnson 33-38—71 +1 a-Matthew Fitzpatrick 37-34—71 +1 Chris Kirk 35-36—71 +1 Billy Hurley III 35-36—71 +1 a-Oliver Goss 35-36—71 +1 Garth Mulroy 34-37—71 +1 John Senden 38-33—71 +1 Louis Oosthuizen 35-36—71 +1 Zac Blair 35-36—71 +1 Daniel Berger 35-37—72 +2 Erik Compton 35-37—72 +2 Scott Langley 38-34—72 +2 Miguel Angel Jimenez 37-35—72 +2 Justin Rose 33-39—72 +2 Nicholas Lindheim 37-35—72 +2 Graeme Storm 37-35—72 +2 Nicolas Colsaerts 37-35—72 +2 Bill Haas 37-35—72 +2 Stewart Cink 35-37—72 +2 Gary Woodland 38-34—72 +2 Jason Dufner 33-39—72 +2 Bernd Wiesberger 36-36—72 +2 Toru Taniguchi 36-36—72 +2 Bo Van Pelt 36-36—72 +2 Kevin Tway 34-38—72 +2 Simon Griffiths 35-37—72 +2 Cody Gribble 35-37—72 +2 Sergio Garcia 37-36—73 +3 Jason Day 36-37—73 +3 Stephen Gallacher 36-37—73 +3 David Toms 39-34—73 +3 Thongchai Jaidee 36-37—73 +3 Jeff Maggert 37-36—73 +3 Shiv Kapur 38-35—73 +3 Smylie Kaufman 37-36—73 +3 Clayton Rask 34-39—73 +3 Alex Cejka 38-35—73 +3 Joe Ogilvie 35-38—73 +3 Jim Furyk 38-35—73 +3 Shane Lowry 35-38—73 +3 Adam Scott 36-37—73 +3 Retief Goosen 38-35—73 +3 Geoff Ogilvy 33-40—73 +3 Hyung-Sung Kim 35-38—73 +3 Rod Pampling 36-37—73 +3 Luke Guthrie 39-34—73 +3 Ryan Blaum 36-37—73 +3 Chad Collins 37-37—74 +4 Kyoung-Hoon Lee 35-39—74 +4 Roberto Castro 35-39—74 +4 Matt Jones 37-37—74 +4 Angel Cabrera 37-37—74 +4 Kenny Perry 36-38—74 +4 Craig Barlow 35-39—74 +4 Wen-Chong Liang 35-39—74 +4 Matt Dobyns 37-37—74 +4 a-Maverick McNealy 38-36—74 +4 Oliver Fisher 37-37—74 +4 Casey Wittenberg 36-38—74 +4 Andres Echavarria 37-37—74 +4 Ernie Els 37-37—74 +4 Hunter Mahan 37-37—74 +4 Ryan Palmer 35-39—74 +4 Jim Renner 35-39—74 +4 Chris Doak 40-34—74 +4 Rob Oppenheim 39-36—75 +5 Brian Stuard 38-37—75 +5 Andrea Pavan 36-39—75 +5 Kevin Kisner 36-39—75 +5 Lee Westwood 37-38—75 +5 Billy Horschel 37-38—75 +5 Kevin Sutherland 39-36—75 +5 Justin Thomas 37-38—75 +5 David Oh 38-37—75 +5 Ken Duke 41-34—75 +5 Justin Leonard 36-39—75 +5 Y.E. Yang 35-40—75 +5 Darren Clarke 38-37—75 +5 Graham DeLaet 37-38—75 +5 Kevin Streelman 36-39—75 +5 a-Hunter Stewart 36-39—75 +5 Matt Every 37-39—76 +6 Ryan Moore 36-40—76 +6 Nick Watney 38-38—76 +6 Maximilian Kieffer 36-40—76 +6 a-Brian Campbell 39-37—76 +6 Steven Alker 38-38—76 +6 Niclas Fasth 36-40—76 +6 Hudson Swafford 35-41—76 +6 Bubba Watson 38-38—76 +6 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 38-38—76 +6 David Gossett 39-37—76 +6 a-Sam Love 35-41—76 +6 Brett Stegmaier 39-38—77 +7 D.A. Points 39-38—77 +7 Jonas Blixt 38-39—77 +7 Brady Watt 39-38—77 +7 a-Will Grimmer 35-42—77 +7 Kevin Stadler 39-38—77 +7 Luke Donald 37-40—77 +7 a-Cory Whitsett 40-37—77 +7 Azuma Yano 39-38—77 +7 a-Cameron Wilson 40-38—78 +8 Aron Price 38-40—78 +8 a-Robby Shelton 39-39—78 +8 Nick Mason 38-40—78 +8 Anthony Broussard 40-38—78 +8 Robert Allenby 39-40—79 +9 Tom Lewis 42-37—79 +9 Bobby Gates 40-39—79 +9 Lucas Glover 37-42—79 +9 a-Andrew Dorn 43-36—79 +9 Chris Thompson 38-42—80 +10 Kiyoshi Miyazato 42-39—81 +11 a-Brandon McIver 40-42—82 +12 Donald Constable 42-40—82 +12

THE SUMTER ITEM

TODAY’S TEE TIMES The Associated Press At Pinehurst No. 2 Pinehurst, N.C. (a-amateur)

FIRST HOLE

6:45 a.m. — Alex Cejka, Germany; Graeme Storm, England; David Oh, United States. 6:56 a.m. — Oliver Fisher, England; Casey Wittenberg, United States; Andres Echavarria, Colombia. 7:07 a.m. — Joe Ogilvie, United States; Mark Wilson, United States; Ken Duke, United States. 7:18 a.m. — Jim Furyk, United States; Steve Stricker, United States; Bill Haas, United States. 7:29 a.m. — Brendon de Jonge, Zimbabwe; Kevin Stadler, United States; Shane Lowry, Ireland. 7:40 a.m. — Luke Donald, England; Harris English, United States; Paul Casey, England. 7:51 a.m. — J.B. Holmes, United States; Gary Woodland, United States; Graham DeLaet, Canada. 8:02 a.m. — Retief Goosen, South Africa; Geoff Ogilvy, Australia; Lucas Glover, United States. 8:13 a.m. — Bernd Wiesberger, Austria; Kim Hyung-Sung, South Korea; Toru Taniguchi, Japan. 8:24 a.m. — Ryan Palmer, United States; Rod Pampling, Australia; Kevin Streelman, United States. 8:35 a.m. — Azuma Yano, Japan; Ryan Blaum, United States; David Gossett, United States. 8:46 a.m. — Simon Griffiths, England; Fran Quinn, United States; Donald Constable, United States. 8:57 a.m. — a-Hunter Stewart, United States; a-Sam Love, United States; Zac Blair, United States. 12:30 p.m. — Henrik Norlander, Sweden; Lucas Bjerregaard, Denmark; Rob Oppenheim, United States. 12:41 p.m. — Chad Collins, United States; Lee Kyoung-Hoon, South Korea; Kevin Kisner, United States. 12:52 p.m. — Erik Compton, United States; Pablo Larrazabal, Spain; Scott Langley, United States. 1:03 p.m. — Patrick Reed, United States; Ryan Moore, United States; Kevin Na, United

States. 1:14 p.m. — Boo Weekley, United States; D.A. Points, United States; Stephen Gallacher, Scotland. 1:25 p.m. — Zach Johnson, United States; Angel Cabrera, Argentina; David Toms, United States. 1:36 p.m. — Justin Rose, England; a-Matthew Fitzpatrick, England; Phil Mickelson, United States. 1:47 p.m. — Chris Kirk, United States; Russell Henley, United States; Brendon Todd, United States. 1:58 p.m. — Jordan Spieth, United States; Hideki Matsuyama, Japan; Rickie Fowler, United States. 2:09 p.m. — Kenny Perry, United States; Jeff Maggert, United States; Kevin Sutherland, United States. 2:20 p.m. — Liang Wen-Chong, China; Maximillian Kieffer, Germany; Shiv Kapur, India. 2:31 p.m. — Smylie Kaufman, United States; a-Maverick McNealy, United States; a-Brandon McIver. 2:42 p.m. — Anthony Broussard, United States; a-Will Grimmer, United States; Nicholas Lindheim, United States.

10TH HOLE

6:45 a.m. — Garth Mulroy, South Africa; Steven Alker, New Zealand; Bobby Gates, United States. 6:56 a.m. — Niclas Fasth, Sweden; Kiyoshi Miyazato, Japan; Hudson Swafford, United States. 7:07 a.m. — John Senden, Australia; Nicolas Colsaerts, Belgium; Brooks Koepka, United States. 7:18 a.m. — Dustin Johnson, United States; Jimmy Walker, United States; Victor Dubuisson, United States. 7:29 a.m. — Stewart Cink, United States; Justin Leonard, United States; Y.E. Yang, South Korea. 7:40 a.m. — Bubba Watson, United States; Adam Scott, Australia; Charl Schwartzel, South Africa. 7:51 a.m. — Ernie Els, South Africa; Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland; Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa. 8:02 a.m. — Jason Dufner, United States; Keegan Bradley, United States; Martin Kaymer, Germany.

8:13 a.m. — Hunter Mahan, United States; Francesco Molinari, Italy; Jamie Donaldson, Wales. 8:24 a.m. — Bo Van Pelt, United States; Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, Spain; Seung-Yul Noh, South Korea. 8:35 a.m. — Danny Willett, England; a-Corey Whitsett, United States; Luke Guthrie, United States. 8:46 a.m. — Kevin Tway, United States; Jim Renner, United States; Chris Doak, Scotland. 8:57 a.m. — Cody Gribble, United States; Chris Thompson, United States; a-Andrew Dorn, United States. 12:30 p.m. — Daniel Berger, United States; Brett Stegmaier, United States, a-Cameron Wilson, United States. 12:41 p.m. — Marcel Siem, Germany; Brian Stuard, United States; Andrea Pavan, Italy. 12:52 p.m. — Matt Every, United States; Roberto Castro, United States; Matt Jones, Australia. 1:03 p.m. — Sergio Garcia, Spain; Jason Day, Australia; Brandt Snedeker, United States. 1:14 p.m. — Henrik Stenson, Sweden; Matt Kuchar, United States; Lee Westwood, England. 1:25 p.m. — Webb Simpson, United States; Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland; Graeme McDowell, Northern Ireland. 1:36 p.m. — Ian Poulter, England; Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain; Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand. 1:47 p.m. — Nick Watney, United States; Jonas Blixt, Sweden; Joost Luiten, The Netherlands. 1:58 p.m. — Billy Horschel, United States; Billy Hurley III, United States; Robert Allenby, Australia. 2:09 p.m. — Aaron Baddeley, Australia; aOliver Goss, Australia; Aron Price, Australia. 2:20 p.m. — Tom Lewis, England; Craig Barlow, United States; Justin Thomas, United States. 2:31 p.m. — a-Robby Shelton, United States; Matthew Dobyns, United States; Brady Watt, Australia. 2:42 p.m. — Clayton Rask, United States; aBrian Campbell, United States; Nicholas Mason, United States.

U.S. OPEN FROM PAGE B1 right with the plus 8. I would be disappointed.” Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell took the conservative route on his way to a 68 that featured 15 pars, one bogey, one birdie and one eagle. He was joined by Kevin Na, Brendon de Jonge and Fran Quinn, a 49-year-old who last played a U.S. Open in 1996, when Tiger Woods was still an amateur. “This was a golf course where I spent the last few days just preparing myself mentally for the challenge, really, knowing that this golf course wasn’t going to give much and it was only going to take,” McDowell said. “I’m assuming they put some water on this place this morning. And we were able to take advantage of that a little bit early on and actually think about getting at some of those flags.” Brandt Snedeker, who had a chance at 30 on his front nine, had to settle for being part of a large group at 69 that included 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar and Dustin Johnson. The 15 players to shoot in the 60s were the most for an opening round at the U.S. Open since 24 players did it at rain-softened Olympia Fields in 2003. Phil Mickelson, in his latest quest to win the one major keeping him from the career Grand Slam, shot a 70. He was among the early starters, who received additional help by cloud cover that kept moisture in the greens. Mickelson doesn’t expect Pinehurst to be any easier the rest of the week. “There was some low scoring out there — some good scoring, I should say,” he said. “Anything around par, it’s usually a good score.” Masters champion Bubba Watson was among the exceptions. He shot a 76 and said, “This course is better than me right now.” The sun broke through shortly before noon and began to bake the course, though not enough to stop Kaymer. He watched some of the tournament on television in the morning, and he was particularly struck by the sight of Stenson’s 6-iron into the par-3 15th only rolling out a few feet. Kaymer expected it to roll off the green. “Last night I thought that it’s going to be very, very firm in the afternoon,” he said. “But actually, it was more playable than I thought.” Not everyone was able to take advantage. Defending champion Justin Rose had a 72, making his bid a little tougher to become the first repeat winner in 25 years. Adam Scott, the world No. 1 who has been formidable in every major the last two years except the U.S. Open, had a 73. Scott wasn’t about to panic. Pinehurst only figures to get more difficult. “You know how it’s going to be at the end of the week,” Scott said. “We’re going to be looking at even par, or something around that.” Kaymer picked up four birdies with relative ease — three wedges to inside 3 feet, and a high draw with a 3-wood to about 20 feet on the par-5 fifth for a twoputt birdie. A few longer putts at the end really dressed up the score. He hit a 6-iron at the flag on the 16th hole and made a 12-foot birdie putt, and then hit another 6-iron at the par-3 17th to about 10 feet for birdie. Kaymer tied the course record with a 63 in the opening round when he won The Players Championship last month, ending a drought of some 18 months. That only boosted his confidence, and the 65 on Thursday only adds to it. Even so, he realizes it’s only one round, and that the course probably won’t be so kind or gen-

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Phil Mickelson lines up a putt on the 11th hole during Thursday’s first round of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C. Mickelson shot even par and is five strokes off the lead. tle the rest of the way. “I would have never expected myself to shoot such a low round at Pinehurst ... but it’s a good round of golf,” he said. “I wasn’t expecting it. I’m not freaking out about it. It’s the first round of a very, very important tournament. I put myself so far in a good position, but we have three rounds to go. The golf course can change a lot. “If other people want to make more out of it, it’s fine,” he said. “But for me, it’s a great start into one of the most important weeks of the year.”

OBITUARIES

THE SUMTER ITEM

CLAUDE SINGLETON Jr. Claude “Jennings” Singleton Jr., age 52, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, he was a son of Shirley Coker Singleton and the late Claude Jennings “Red” Singleton Sr. Jennings was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He loved SINGLETON to listen to his daughter Ciara sing. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather and friend. Surviving in addition to his mother are a beloved daughter, Ciara Jade Singleton; and granddaughter, Kylie Emily Reidy; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darryl Sterling and Daniel Neville officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

las Anderson; two greatgrandchildren, Justin and Savanna Johnson; three sisters, Willie Mae Thomas, Virginia (Mack) Lyles and Maggie (Eddie) Glover, all of Rembert; one brother, Henry Spain of Rembert; three special nieces, Tremekia, Schavona and Kayla Glover; two special nephews, Antoin and Bernard Leonard; a special family friend, Manning Brown; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen and James Spain Jr.; and one sister, Mattie Bell Swanson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mark 4B Missionary Baptist Church, 2280 Four Bridges Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Sammie D. Simmons, pastor, the Rev. Michael Walker, eulogist, assisted by the Rev Walter Robertson, the Rev. Clopell Rhodes and Minister Marcus Wiggins. The family is receiving friends and relatives at her home, 7855 Edwards Road, Rembert. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The processional will leave at 10:20 a.m. from her home. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be at St. Mark 4Bridges Missionary Baptist Churchyard cemetery. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

ETHEL LEE BOWMAN HARRY L. BRADLEY MILLINGTON, Tennessee — Harry Lee Bradley, age 63, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in Memphis, Tennessee. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Bradley and Carrie Lou Mack-Bradley; and one sibling, Richard July Bradley. Harry was born and raised in Sumter. He graduate from Lincoln High School in 1969 and joined the Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict. While stationed in Millington, he decided to make it his home. Other than his family in Tennessee, Harry leaves to mourn him: three brothers, Joe Bradley (Pauline), Willie Bradley (Mary) and James C. Bradley (Johnnie Mae), all of Sumter and two sisters, Richardean Brunson of Sumter and Ethel Lee Bradley of Brooklyn, New York. Jefferson Mortuary of Millington is in charge of arrangements.

FRANCES C. ANDERSON Frances Cooks Anderson, 75, widow of Isaac Anderson, departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital, Columbia. Born on Feb. 2, 1939, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late James Willie and Alberta Cooks Spain. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Ebenezer High School. She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, William (Sabrina) Anderson of the home; two grandchildren, Jessica Johnson and Jaden Doug-

SUMMERTON — Ethel Lee Bowman, 69, passed away on June 11, 2014, at her residence in Summerton. Born on Jan. 7, 1945, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Ida Mae Sanders. The family will receive friends at the home, 7 Grant Martin Drive, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC.

JAMES CROSKEY James Croskey, 69, husband of Janice Johnnie McDaniel Croskey, died on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at his home. Born on March 8, 1945, in Sumter County, he was a son of Cleveland and Sallie Bell Hunter Croskey. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the family home, 75 Orange St., Woodrow. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

WALLACE H. RICHARDSON Sr. The Rev. Dr. Wallace Herman Richardson Sr. was called home to eternal life on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at his home in Sumter at the age of 66. The Rev. Dr. Richardson was born on May 26, 1948, in Marion County, the third of five children born to the late Willie Joe Sr. and Berlin Stevenson Richardson. He was affectionately known as “Sweet Rich,” “Daddy Rich,” and “Doc.” At an early age, he received Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and

joined Wesley United Methodist Church, Cheraw, Bethel United Methodist Church in 1964, and St. James United Methodist Church in 1980. He was a loyal and active member in his church, where he served on the administrative board, the council on ministries, finance committee, as a church trustee, and with the United Methodist Men during his membership. Dr. Richardson completed his primary education in the public schools of Cheraw and his secondary education in Darlington. After graduating from Mayo High School in 1966, Wallace attended South Carolina State University in Orangeburg. He graduated from South Carolina State in 1970, earning a bachelor of science degree in health and physical education with a minor in biology. He later also earned two postgraduate degrees from South Carolina State University — a master’s degree in professional education in 1978 with a minor in counselor education and a doctorate degree in educational administration in 1990. Dr. Richardson also attended Cornell University, Clemson University, Lander College, and the University of South Carolina as part of his doctoral program studies. Dr. Richardson began his teaching career in Scriven County, Georgia. Early in his professional career, Dr. Richardson worked as a health and physical education and biology teacher. He began his career in administration as an assistant principal at Saluda High School in 1977. He served as an assistant principal at Sumter High School for three years before being named the director of adult education for Sumter School District 17 in 1980. Dr. Richardson worked for both Sumter School District 2 and 17 through 1990, lastly as deputy superintendent of Sumter School District 2. He reached the pinnacle of his administrative career when he was named superintendent of Orangeburg School District 1 in July 1990. He retired from the public school system with 30 years of service in 2002. Dr. Richardson was joined in holy matrimony on June 12, 1971, to Irene Elizabeth Anderson. He was married for 42 beautiful years to his beloved “Miss Irene.” To this union, three children were born. Dr. Richardson was a member of the following organizations: the American Association of School Administrators, South Carolina Association of School Administration, Wateree Actions Inc. Project Uplift, and Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. Dr. Richardson leaves to cherish their memories: his wife, Irene; three sons, Wallace “Wally” Jr. of State College, Pennsylvania, Bryan Todd (Christina) of Columbia and William Samson (Callie) of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Mya, Braelyn and Salara; three brothers, Willie Joe (Sylvia) of Mechanicsville, Virginia, Bismarck Richardson of Gaston and R. Jerome (Cheryl) of Houston, Texas; one sister, Brenda Lee (Louis) of Sumter; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014 Dr. Richardson will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church, Sumter, with Pastor Mary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Faith Memorial Garden Cemetery, Darlington. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 2303 Primrose Court, Sumter, SC 29150. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

ROOSEVELT HARRY Funeral services for Roosevelt Harry, of New York, New York, and formerly of Lynchburg, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at George H. Weldon Funeral Home, 343 E. 116th St., New York, NY 10029. He died on June 5, 2014. Condolences may be sent to jeffersonfuneralhome01@ yahoo.com. Jefferson Funeral Home of Lynchburg is in charge of local arrangements.

BERTHA F. BLANDING MANNING — Bertha Franklin Blanding, 79, widow of George Blanding, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington. She was born on Sept. 9, 1935, in Clarendon County, to the late Oliver and Elouise Anderson Franklin. The family is receiving friends at the home, 523 Skyview Drive, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

BETTY W. ANDERSON Betty W. Anderson, 69, of Summerville, beloved wife, mother, mimi, great-grandmother and great-greatgrandmother, entered into eternal rest on June 11, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Sept. 20, 1944, in Sumter, to Robert and Irene Welch. Betty had a gift of love and she was never as happy as when she was with family. Sharing with family, neighbors or strangers was what put that special glow in her eyes. Betty had a catering and cake decorating business that went broke because a cake or special function was made for love not profit. She was an activity director in four different long term care facilities and loved the people and the challenge of trying to make other’s lives better each day. If you knew Betty, you knew love. The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice — you reminded us of the pure love that Betty had. She is survived by her

husband, Garland T. Anderson; and two daughters, Pamela Lassiter (Jonathan) and Paula Hudson (Donald); four sons, Peter Anderson, Chuck Taylor (Linda), Billy Taylor (Ann) and Dale Taylor (Kim); 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Ann Saxon (James). She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Robert “Bobby” and James “Ricky” Welch. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation & Burial Services, 7475 Peppermill Parkway, Suite E, North Charleston. Burial will follow immediately at Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation & Burial Services, North Charleston.

LANDA ROCK Landa “Fox” Rock, 69, died on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Nov. 16, 1944, in Sumter County, he was a son of Maxie Sr. and Loutelia Dwyer Rock. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the family home, 956 Oswego Road, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.

ROBERT A. KINSEY Jr. Robert Arthur “Bob” Kinsey Jr., 77, husband of Sandra Griffin Kinsey, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton. Born on Jan. 14, 1937, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Robert Arthur Sr. and Martha Ellen Boothby Kinsey. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and the retired owner and operator of Complete Computers. He is survived by his wife of Sumter. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Goff officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

GLORIA THOMPSON MANNING — Gloria Jean Herrin Thompson, 82, widow of Edgar Birdell Thompson, died on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. stephensfuneralhome.org

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Fox News and CNBC and briefly hosted a game show on NBC while hosting his own talk radio show. He’s arguably the most “political” figure to emerge from “SNL” with the exception of Al Franken, who left comedy and humor writing for politics and now sits in the U.S. Senate. • Gems from the stream: Amazon Prime’s recent introduction of streamed versions of old HBO shows includes “In Treatment.” This compelling half-hour drama stars Gabriel Byrne as therapist Paul Weston, and features brief self-contained sessions with five different patients as well as sessions between Paul and his own therapist, played by Dianne Wiest. Every episode is as intense as a one-act play. The series ran three seasons, from 200810, with patients played by Blair Underwood, Hope Davis, Alison Pill, John Mahoney and Debra Winger. HBO aired it five nights a week, a decision that may not have helped its popularity. On the other hand, its static talkiness was just not suited to every taste. But fans of films like “My Dinner With Andre” or Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy should pounce on “In Treatment.” Few television shows since the original “Twilight Zone” have packed as much into a half-hour.

CULT CHOICE TCM celebrates Friday the 13th with “Thirteen Women” (11:15 a.m.); “The Hour of 13” (12:30 p.m.); “The Woman on Pier 13” (2 p.m.); “Dementia 13” (3:15 p.m.); “13 Ghosts” (4:45 p.m.) and “Thirteen Frightened Girls” (6:15 p.m.).

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Real Estate Auction Nominal Opening Bid: $10,000 Sumter, SC 2354 Crossfield Rd. 3 BR 2 BA 2,000+/-sf Property sits on 2 lots totaling .76+/- ac with mature trees. Fenced backyard with 2 storage bldgs. Open: 1-4 pm Sun June 15 Auctions: 10:15 am Wed June 25

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Clarendon County School District Three is accepting applications for: Nursing Assistant Applicants must have current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification for the State of South Carolina. Applicants must have current CPR Certification. Applications must be received at the address below by 4 pm on Monday, June 30, 2014. Mail applications to: Connie J. Dennis, Ph.D. Superintendent Clarendon County School District Three P.O. Drawer 270 Turbeville, SC 29162 Clarendon County School District Three is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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129 Maney St. Sat 7am-1pm. Furn., large pictures, hshld items, new/used clothes & more. 732 Pringle Dr. Saturday, 7 am - 1 pm. Big yard sale. Misc. items. Small appliances, lots of good stuff! Two Family Sale Sat 7:00-? 9 Golfair Court. Huge Yard Sale! Downsizing and priced to sell! GARAGE/MOVING SALE. Sat. 14th June starting at 7:00AM. 20 Jameson Place, 2 Families. Furn., Electronics, microwave, golf equipment, sports equipment, Harley Helmets/gear, clothes, kitchen items, shoes, & lots more Inside Garage Sale! Sat. June 14th, 7-12 3265 Ashlynn Way, 3 - corner curio cabinets, cedar twin bed, bunk bed, desk, jewelry, plus sz clothes, lots of misc. Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, etc or almost anything of value Call 803-983-5364 All clothing 50% off blouses $1, Pants $1.35, Dresses $1.75, Shoes $1. Some items priced separately. Fri & Sat Only. Broad St Thrift Mart, 430 Broad St Summer Closing Plant/Tree Sale 10A-5P, each Fri & Sat, beginning 6/13-6/14 thru 6/28. Vegetable plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Green Tree Farm; 4560 Lodebar Road, Sumter. Highway 15N-8 mi from McLaughlin Fordturn rt. @ Mozingo's Groc/Baker's Auto onto Foxworth Mill; 1 mile, turn left on Lodebar Rd. 1st on right. Use GPS/signs to Farm.

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Upscale salon located in Historic downtown Manning looking for a full time booth renter. Please send resume to 40 North Mill Street, Manning, SC 29102.

Huge Yard Sale: Thurs/Fri. 9-5:30 & Sat. 8AM. Sofa & Love Seat, tables, office equip., computer, laser printers, pictures, swimming pool vacuum, small clothes. Too much to list. No Early Sales. 2330 Clematis Trl.

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Moving Sale 1073 Crawford DR Manning Stillwater Farms-Hwy 260 S towards Dam, see signs Sat 8-?

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Backyard Storage is the largest seller of used backyard storage sheds in SC. For over 10 years BackYard Storage has been providing affordable storage shed options in South Carolina. We are looking for our newest team member to run our Sumter, SC location. A lot sales representative is responsible for selling! All lot sales representatives assist customers in viewing stock buildings, providing the pricing, leasing terms and delivery options, including completing the required paperwork accurately. This is a sales job and to be successful you must be able to sell. Compensation is $9 an hour plus commission. Previous lot sales representatives in this market have made an average annual income of $40,000 (based on hourly and commission) and high performers can make over $50,000. Benefits include paid time off and medical insurance. Submit resume to jobs@rtonational.com

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Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

WE'VE MOVED Vestco Southland, Palmetto Properties & Lafayette Gold and Silver 480 E. Liberty Street (Inside the Coca-Cola bldg). We buy Gold, Silver, Jewelry, Silver Coins/Collections, Sterling, Diamonds, Pocket & Wrist Watches. Business Hours Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:30PM, Sat 8AM-2PM. 803-773-8022

Looking to fill full /part time positions. Must have good credit & computer skills. 803-316-7193.

Shamrock Bingo: Hiring security guards, runners, & callers. 803-905-5545 Salesman for busy car lot. Sales experience required. Salary negotiable. Apply in person at 1282 N Lafayette Dr Sumter. No phone calls.

Help Wanted Part-Time Circulation Asst. (PT) Evening & weekends. Complete job description and hours available online at www.sumtercountylibrary.org. Apply by June 22nd. Thomas Sumter Academy, in Rembert, SC is seeking applicants for part-time school bus drivers. Requirements are: a CDL license and a copy of your driving record for the last ten years. Please send this information along with a resume to: Susan.hux@thomassumter.org. $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

American MHP, 2 & 3/BRs, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300.

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 494-8350

Full-time HVAC Tech & HVAC Installer wanted for busy Heating & Cooling Co. in Sumter. Minimum 5 yrs exp. & strong job references required. Paid holidays vacations. Please call 803-968-2272

Experienced HVAC service technician needed. Valid drivers license required and drug test required. Benefits available. Please send resumes to: sheastone80@gmail.com

(Scenic Lake) 3BR 2BA 16x80. No pets Call 803-499-1500. From 9am- 5pm

Duplex, Nice, Clean Lrg 2BR /2BA, lots of closet space. W/D hook-up. Across from Sumter mall. Lease and dep $625/mo. 803-494-4220 or 565-0056.

Unfurnished Homes 3Br home Burgess Ct. $495/mo & 2Br Apt Miller Rd. $395/mo. 774-8512 / 983-5691

Mobile Home Rentals GOING FAST 2 & 3BR 2BA Homes available immediately! Site rent as low as $180. Refer a friend & get $100. For more info please call 803-469-8515 or visit us at www.mhcomm.com.

Resort Rentals Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean, Also available 6/28-7/5 Call 803-773-2438

Vacation Rentals Santee/Lake Marion: Sandy 200 ft beach, 3BR, dock, sleeps 6-7. Disc. for military. 803-492-3077

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STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 3BR Mobile Home in Cresent MHP. 1st mo + security dep. Call 803-720-1600

Homes for Sale FSBO: 19 Palmer Dr. 3 Br, 2 Ba, C/H/A, lg yard, garage, paved driveway. $180K. Call for appt only 803-468-1449

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Homes for Sale FSBO: 227 N. Purdy St., located in the historic district. 2 br, 1.5 ba, 1350 sq ft. Sold As Is. $69,900. Will consider owner financing with $10,000 down. Call 803-614-1165.

TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIC NOTICE SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. AUCTION JUNE 28, 2014 10:00 A.M.

Mopeds / ATVs / Motorcycles

Manufactured Housing Looking for your DREAM HOME? LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215.

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UNITS FOR AUCTION

Bid Notices INVITATION TO BID

Autos For Sale 2004 Volvo XC-90, (Blue). All power. 3rd row, sunroof. 107k miles. $8,500 OBO. 803-464-3526 A Guaranteed Credit Approval AUTO LOANS We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before. Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

(4) Mobile home in Windsor City. All occupied. $1,780 per month income. $25,000 CASH or Buy any number. Call for info. 469-6978

1999 Ford F150 Ext cab, PW, Sunroof, PL. 17' Chrome rims, $3,000 OBO. Call 803-464-3526

(2) 3 & 4BR/2BA (Dalzell). Easy Financing. 803-983-8084

Sumter County is soliciting separate sealed bids from qualified builders/contractors for the following project: Shiloh Walking Track Bids will be received until: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 26th, 2014 in the Sumter County Purchasing Department on the 2nd floor of the Sumter County Administration Building, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, South Carolina 29150. Plans and bid documents may be obtained from: Sumter County Purchasing Department 2nd Floor 13 East Canal Street Sumter, South Carolina 29150 Telephone inquiries should be made to (803) 436-2329. The County of Sumter reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The County of Sumter reserves the right to waive any or all technicalities. NOTICE: Return BID envelopes must be clearly marked: Shiloh Walking Track.

Summons & Notice

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF SUMTER Tuomey Healthcare System Petitioner, vs. Jule Junior Thompson, John Doe and Jane Roe, as unknown Relatives Respondent(s).

Farms & Acreage For Sale By Owner, 10 Acres, 8 miles to Sumter. $55,000. Owner Financing 803-427-3888.

New 6 volt Golf Kart Batteries $85.95 + tax and exchange. Group 31 truck batteries $65 + tax and exchange. Dealer Discount. Auto Electric Co. 773-4381.

Land & Lots for Sale Dalzell 16.57 acre paved. $2425 dn. $580 mo. 120 mos. $2500 Ac. 888-774-5720. Minutes Walmart/Shaw, 1 Ac, Water, Electric, Paved $6,000 cash. 888-774-5720

RECREATION

TO THE RESPONDENT(S) ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to this Petition upon the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Petition, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. Petitioner/Attorney for Petitioner Dated: June 2, 2014 Address: James F. McCrackin Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough P.O. Box 3939 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Docket No: 2014-CP-43-495

1992 Sea Nymph 24ft Pontoon. 92 Evinrude 115 HP. No trailer. Needs work, $1,150. Call 803-983-8124

Robert L. McCants, Plaintiff, v. Jeroline B. Walker, Bank of America Corp., all other persons unknown

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BED PILLOWS Standard $4ea. Queen $5ea. King $6ea.

TO: ALL PERSONS, INCLUDING THE DEFENDANTS (AND AS TO THOSE DESIGNATED AS MEMBERS OF THE RICHARD ROE CLASS, THEIR NATURAL, GENERAL OR TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN(S), PARENT(S), COMMITTEE(S), CONSERVATOR(S), PERSONS IN WHOSE SERVICE THEY SHALL BE EMPLOYED AND/OR PERSON(S) WITH WHOM THEY RESIDE, IF ANY THERE BE), TAKE NOTICE:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscribed, 35 South Sumter Street, Post Office Box 370, Sumter, South Carolina 29151, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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An action has been commenced is pending in this Court on Plaintiff's Complaint against Defendants seeking to confirm Plaintiff's fee simple title to following described property:

and the the the the

All those certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the permanent 1985 Crestline mobile home and any and all other improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and located in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, containing 0.37 acre, more or less, designated as Lot 4 of Ravenwood Subdivision on that certain plat by Allen-Makela Land Surveyors, Inc. dated December 2, 1997 and recorded in the Office of Registered of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 98 at Page 24. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), referenced to the said plat is hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distances of the property delineated thereon.

Summons & Notice

ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

This matter is before me upon application of J. David Weeks, attorney for the Plaintiff. He has requested the appointment of Calvin Hastie, Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem Nisi for the unknown Defendants, nonresident and resident, if any there be who may be minors or under other legal disability. It appears that the names and addresses of such Defendants or other persons under legal disability, if any there be, whether resident or nonresident, are unknown and cannot, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained. I am familiar with Mr. Hastie and am satisfied that he is a suitable and competent person to be appointed to represent and protect the interests of the minor Defendants and such others of them as may be under legal disability, if any there be, who has no interest in this proceeding adverse to those of such Defendants and is not connected in business with Plaintiff or his counsel. WHEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: That Calvin Hastie, Esquire, be and he is hereby, designated and appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for the unknown minor Defendants and such others of them as may be under legal disability, if any there be, herein collectively impleaded and designated, as a class, as "Richard Roe". That Mr. Hastie's Nisi appointment shall be confirmed and made absolute in the event that no application for a substitute appointment is made by, or in the event that no application for a substitute appointment is made by, or on behalf of, such Defendants within thirty (30) days after notice of the Nisi appointment is served on them. In effecting service of the nisi appointment, the Plaintiff shall publish with the Summons, a notice reporting Mr. Hastie's appointment as the Guardian Ad Litem Nisi, the date when his appointment becomes absolute, and the office in which this order is filed. Publication of such notices shall be made in "The Item", a newspaper of general circulation which is most likely to give notice to the unknown Defendants, if any there be. The notice shall be published once a week for three (3) successive weeks.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE CIVIL DISTRICT DIVISION 13 CVD 9605 Fayetteville Academy, Plaintiff v. Steven Rosenberg and Jessica Rosenberg aka Jessica Pena, Defendants

To: JESSICA ROSENBERG JESSICA PENA:

aka

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled matter. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: damages for a breech of contract. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 16, 2014, which is forty (40) days from the date of 1st publication, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 3rd day of June, 2014. GINGER CROSBY ZURAVEL, Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Drawer 750 Fayetteville, NC 28302

Clerk of Court for Sumter County WEEKS LAW OFFICE, LLC J. David Weeks Attorney for Plaintiff Post Office Box 370 35 S. Sumter Street Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 775-5856

This conveyance is made subject to all visible and recorded easements, covenants, and rights of way affecting said property. This lot is designated on the Auditor's Tax Map for Sumter County as Parcel 1591202005 and known as 3831 McCrays Mill Road.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

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Summons & Notice

SUMMONS IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2014-GC-43-004 and 005

4BR 32x80 DW w//land for sale. Payments approx. $600/mo. Call 803-236-5953

LEGAL NOTICES claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the Complaint, or any claim adverse to Plaintiff's ownership or any cloud on title thereto are joined and designated as a Class as "John Doe", and any infant, defendants or person under disability are joined and designated, as a Class, as "Richard Roe", Defendants.

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This being the same property conveyed to Robert L. McCants by Tax Deed from the Sumter County Treasurer dated May 10, 2013 and recorded on May 10, 2013 at 11:42 a.m. in the in the Office of Registered of Deeds for Sumter County in Volume 1187 at Page 00672

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when these roles are occupied by a mother and her son, and that a little boy is probably older by the time the transition occurs. I don’t want to end up in a position where my wife or daughter regrets my involvement in some aspects of my daughter’s life. Any thoughts? Expectant dad in New York DEAR EXPECTANT DAD — Fathers have become far more involved in child-rearing in recent years than they were in generations past, and it’s a wonderful thing. You should not be worried that changing your daughter’s diapers or giving her a bath will scar her emotionally. In fact, the opposite is true. Discuss this with your wife and your daughter’s pediatrician, and I’m sure

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

ACROSS 1 Album with the hit “Mamma Mia” 5 They won’t last 9 Little bits 14 Combat with seconds 15 Sashimi fish 16 Shinto temple gateway 17 Look like a wolf 18 Roadside sign for sticklers? 20 Bar round 22 One may be restricted 23 Bar staple 24 Blood-typing letters 25 Priest in 1 Samuel 28 Yacht club hanging 29 Homer’s father, on “The Simpsons” 30 Lower-class bovine? 33 Blue stuff 34 Church cheers 35 “Respect” songwriter Redding 36 “Tarzan” character at an Imax? 39 Jazzy style 41 “The Return of the Native” heroine __ Vye 45 Comparative word

46 Coat waterproofing application? 48 Macklemore’s genre 49 Bernina Range peak 50 Bojangles’ art 51 Jeanne d’Arc, e.g.: Abbr. 52 Blotter letters 53 Boxy transports 55 Fix permanently 57 Spiders’ talent show? 61 Mata __ 63 Lollapaloozas 64 Present day, for short 65 Land west of Nod, in Genesis 66 Tuckered out 67 Vacation sub 68 Like a doormat DOWN 1 Fuss 2 Cause of worry 3 Air delivery method? 4 On the quieter side 5 Fashion plate 6 Mimic 7 Opening word? 8 Rose of __ 9 Rose oil 10 __ screen: medical test 11 Art requiring

a folder 12 Airport transport 13 Ring seal 19 Unlike Oscar Madison 21 “Already caught that film!” 24 Weimar word of woe 26 Turner on a screen 27 “Winning ... __ all-thetime thing”: Lombardi 31 Missionary’s concern 32 Starlike flower 33 Bargain 35 Recorded, in a way 37 A moment ago 38 Like Phileas Fogg during much of his journey

39 Overhaul 40 Fit 42 Dishwasher brand 43 Trisected 44 Bolted 45 Fishes, in a way 46 A ref may throw one 47 “Right after this show ...” 49 Captain’s order 54 “__ here” 56 Classic 1954 horror film whose title creatures have invaded this puzzle 58 Many a bon mot 59 ‘60s arena 60 1/48 cup: Abbr. 62 Cartridge contents

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