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Body camera legislation on back burner

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Teammate laid to rest

Bill would create 6-month study, require funding before implementation

BY COLLYN TAYLOR intern@theitem.com A bill slowly making its way through the state Legislature about body cameras has been delegated to a conference committee for review before it goes back for debate in the Legislature.

With a bill not yet passed and the legislative session ending today, it could be tabled until the next legislative session in January. After passage, according to the bill, a six-month study involving body cameras would be done in six cities or towns and three counties in the state.

After that, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Center would report their findings to the General Assembly on ways to implement the body cameras statewide.

If passed this session, the study could prevent officers from donning the technology right away.

“This is something that, even if passed today, we’re looking at possibly a year away,” Sumter Chief of Police Russell Roark III said.

Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, first encountered the bill in the Judiciary Committee and said the bill is important to pass because it could serve as a deterrent for future incidents.

“We hope with law enforcement officers wearing the body cameras, say if you have a rogue cop, it’ll make him think twice about doing something that’s outside of their standard procedures,” Johnson said. “We hope the subjects they are dealing with also think twice because they know they’re being recorded. Hopefully, it will prevent some unnecessary things from happening.”

SLED and the training center would be in charge of creating regulations about the use of body cameras and implementing them statewide, according to the bill.

For Roark, he said the idea of body cameras is a good one; however, there are some more details to be ironed out.

“We are in no way against body cameras on the premise,”’ he said. “What my concern is is the funding and the recurring funding of the storage of the data in the future.”

There are no set ways to store the data in the bill; however, Roark said some ways data could be stored is on discs, external hard drives or on an Internet cloud storage system. He said his concern with cloud storage is the department wouldn’t maintain “proprietary control” of the data.

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Community says goodbye to standout, friend at gym

At right, Sumter High School basketball coach JoJo English, standing, talks about Erick White’s work ethic on the basketball court.

BY COLLYN TAYLOR intern@theitem.com The gym at Sumter High School had a different feel about it on Wednesday. There wasn’t a crowd of raucous fans cheering for the Gamecock basketball team and there wasn’t the familiar sound of buzzers or the dribble of basketballs.

Those sitting in the stands were in black to mourn the loss of former basketball player Erick White.

As the current team strode into the gym, wearing white shirts with “RIP Erick” and a picture of him on the front, the crowd fell silent. They carried a basketball and placed it at the casket.

The players in line began to cry before taking their seats for a day they and White’s former coach never thought they’d see the day they

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would watch their teammate’s funeral.

“To know you were just talking to him and speaking to him and now it’s this situation, it’s not real,” one of White’s former coaches, Sam Fuller, said.

White’s mother sat in the front row, steadily

rocking. His teammates had seats on the gym floor a few feet away from White’s family. They sat with hands on their knees, some with their backs slumped; others leaned back in their chairs. On the side of the gym sat White’s coaching staff, including current

Sumter High basketball coach JoJo English.

Surrounding all three of them was a packed gym, full of hundreds of people who came out to the funeral.

“Erick was loved; he was loved,” Fuller said.

“That love showed up today. You don’t get this here if people don’t like you, and Erick was loved.”

White’s funeral was held Wednesday, more than a week after he was found drowned at Myrtle Beach. White was a former basketball standout, aspiring rapper and an expecting father.

“It’s a sad time,” Fuller

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Double Dutch tourney moves to New York

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Defending champion from the 2014 American Double Dutch League World Invitational Championship held in Sumter is the Kukai team from Japan, shown here. This year’s tournament will be held in New York City.

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com Local Double Dutch fans who are counting down the days to the world championship tournament will have to travel this year to see the international teams compete.

After 13 years of holding the competition in Sumter, the American Double Dutch League will present the Double Dutch World Tournament

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in New York City, where the league got its start more than 40 years ago.

Jean Ford, chairwoman of the league’s governing board and director of Operations and Programs for The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Sumter, said the league had wanted to host the tournament in New York in 2013, its 40th anniversary year, but severe storms in that area damaged several venues and

caused them to keep it in Sumter.

“They finally are able to get Double Dutch back to where it started,” Ford said, “for the first time in 14 years.”

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Club president says ‘we take care of our own’ Beaufort said issues with his kidney began because of uncontrolled blood pressure. He said although he was taking medication for his blood pressure, it did not work as well as it should have.

Beaufort said he does not yet know the cost of the transplant procedure but he will find out sometime this week. He said his sister and daughter are being tested to see if they could be matches to donate a kidney for the procedure he hopes will happen in August.

After Beaufort was told that he would need a kidney transplant, Swerve Ryderz MC decided to host a fundraiser ride on Saturday to raise money for his operation.

Beaufort’s cousin and Swerve Ryderz MC President Charles “Prez Franchise” Lloyd said, “He is one of our own, and we take care of our own.”

Motorcyclists will host ride to raise money for co-founder to receive kidney transplant

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Swerve Ryderz Motorcycle Club of Camden invites the public to join it and other motorcycle and car clubs during a fundraiser ride on Saturday to raise money for one of its cofounders who is awaiting a kidney transplant.

Herman “Nite Hawk” Beaufort has been part of Swerve Ryderz MC since co-founding the club in May 2012.

Later that year, Beaufort received life-changing news — his liver was failing, and he would have to start dialysis.

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Lloyd said the motorcycle club originally planned to host the ride alone, but other clubs in the area wanted to participate. “The more, the merrier,” he said.

He said it is common for motorcycle clubs to support one another during charity rides, saying the local groups are like a family.

Beaufort said Swerve Ryderz MC hosted a fundraiser ride for a member who was diagnosed with breast cancer and participated in a ride for a member of Dogg Pound Bike and Car Club of Bishopville who has a spine disorder.

Both Lloyd and Beaufort said Swerve Ryderz MC was created to do positive work in the community and support others.

Lloyd said the club also aims to change the public’s perception of motorcycle clubs. “We’re not thugs

or hoodlums,” he said. “We’re a club, not a gang.”

Beaufort said he has still been able to ride since his diagnosis three years ago and plans to ride this weekend.

Swerve Ryderz MC is hosting the hourlong ride on Saturday starting at Swerve Ryderz MC Clubhouse, 1809A Jefferson Davis Highway, Camden.

Registration will start at 11 a.m. at the clubhouse, and there is a $10 registration fee.

Riders will leave the clubhouse at noon and will return for food, beverages and music until 6 p.m.

Lloyd said the event will be family oriented and there will be a bouncy house for children.

Call Lloyd at (803) 420-0692 or Drexall “VP Stunna” DuBose at (803) 3096466 for more information.

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Adults can try out for ‘Sound of Music’ play Sumter Little Theatre will hold vocal auditions for adult parts in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Monday. Those trying out for parts should be ready to sing a prepared song. An accompanist will be available. Parts are available for adults ages 18 and older.

Dates for the show are Aug. 13 through Aug. 16.

Audition at 14 Mood Ave. Call (803) 775-2150 to learn more.

County council will hold special called meeting Sumter County Council will meet at 4 p.m. today in County Council Conference Room or Chambers during a special called budget workshop to continue discussion on the county’s 2015-16 fiscal year budget.

Council approved first reading of the proposed budget during its regular meeting on May 26 with a deficit of $1.8 million and revenues totaling $48.2 million and expenditures totaling $50 million.

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For the third year in a row, Jones Buick-GMC of Sumter has earned the Mark of Excellence Award for General Motors Corp. for sales excellence and customer service, the dealership has announced. Holding the awards are Sales Manager Laughton Jones, Dealer Jim Jones and General Sales Manager Billy Geddings.

Chapel will host forum to discuss black support in community

BY COLLYN TAYLOR intern@theitem.com Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc. has spent decades educating the community on issues involving it and providing resources to it. That is exactly what it’ll be doing when it hosts one of its “Family Forum Live!” events June 16.

The forum will be held at Birnie HOPE Center, 210 S. Purdy St., from 6 to 8 p.m.

Each new forum the group hosts has a different topic, and this forum’s topic is “An Endangered Species: Protecting the African American Male, Part 2.”

Vikki Palmer, director of

marketing and communications for Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc., said the forum will build on the one before it. The first part discussed the relationship between males and the police, while this one will focus on the mentoring programs available for black males and how to raise expectations above the ones shown in the media.

“There are so many more positive views that it’s just not balanced,” Palmer said.

“With the challenges of what’s being shown and the low expectations of our African-American males, generally speaking, we need to raise those expectations.”

For every forum the chapel

hosts, it invites experts from the community to speak. For part one, Sumter County Sherriff Anthony Dennis and Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark III came to speak, according to Palmer.

This time, the chapel is bringing in five speakers: Delcia Harper-Baxter, principal of Lemira Elementary School; Brandon Middleton, third-grade teacher at Wilder Elementary School; Barney Gadson, who works with the M.H. Newton Family Life Center youth program; Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III; and Tervin Montgomery, Alpha Phi Alpha adviser at Morris College. Lt. Curtis Wilson of Richland County

Sheriff’s Department will moderate the discussion.

Palmer said black boys need three major things to succeed: love, balance and structure. She said if one of those things is missing, there is a problem. That is why she wants to educate the community on the resources available to help them succeed.

Palmer, a former teacher, said she saw a lot of black boys fall into social gender roles starting around the third grade, and she thinks it’s natural to fall into that role.

That is why, she said, she’s bringing in people who have knowledge or run after-

school programs to provide support for blacks they may not get at home.

“The end goal is to raise awareness for the needs of African-American males and basically to provide resources to parents for nurturing support such as mentoring programs to empower our community,” Palmer said.

The chapel has been involved in the community for 80 years, including the civil rights movement in the 1950s and ’60s, Palmer said. Her father was treasurer for the voter education project, and the chapel’s funeral home would post bail for people who were arrested for protesting segregation.

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State road funding bill dead Any new plan will have to wait until Legislature convenes in January ly, the agency said.

Some of the state’s most fiscally conservative lawmakers said there is no need to raise the gas tax or other taxes to do that. Instead, the state could find COLUMBIA — Getting more money enough money by reforming DOT, to South Carolina roads was a top primaking the agency spend its money ority of the governor, lawmakers and businesses for this year. But with today better and by setting aside more money from an improved economy and being the last day left in the 2015 sesextra revenue generated by a populasion, the road funding bill appears tion growth of nearly 5 percent in the dead on the Senate floor. past four years.

There likely will be extra money Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, stopped sent to roads this year. The House and business in the Senate for the final two Senate seem to overwhelmingly support sending $150 million in extra reve- weeks of the session making this argunue directly to the state’s 46 counties ment in a filibuster. Other lawmakers for local repair projects, with the point out about 35 percent of the money distributed in part by county state’s gas tax is paid by out-off-state size, population and road network. drivers, while the additional revenue But the Department of Transporta- almost comes entirely from in-state tion said it would need at least $400 sources million in extra revenue a year just The fiscal conservatives are joined to keep the crumbling bridges and

by Gov. Nikki Haley, who wants to pothole-filled roads in their current pair any possible increase in taxes to condition. To improve roads, increase pay for roads to be offset by income lanes and build new highways would tax cuts.

Whatever plan emerges is going to take $1 billion extra or more annual-

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have to wait at least until January.

And in 2016, all 170 members of the Legislature are up for re-election, which may bring more pressure from angry constituents tired of flat tires and front-end alignments or more caution from lawmakers leery of ending up with a primary challenger.

“I can’t see them just dropping the issue. The public wants better roads,” said Bill Ross, executive director of the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads, a group of more than 100 businesses and their associations that spent the past year using social media to pressure lawmakers to fix roads.

Rep. Gary Simrill led a special roads committee that crafted a bill that passed the House on an 87-20 vote in April. When asked where road funding got lost, he pointed toward the Senate chamber. “Between here and the hall,” said Simrill, R-Rock Hill.

A Senate committee trying to find a way to raise more money for roads Wednesday spent most of its time trying to place blame on Haley, who

vowed to veto any bill that increased the gas tax or other taxes and didn’t include a significant income tax cut and DOT reform.

“The governor did not introduce a roads plan. She introduced an income tax cut plan,” said Sen. Joel Lourie, DColumbia. “And that poisoned the well.”

But Sen. Shane Massey said that the people pushing roads reform aren’t willing to seriously talk to more conservative Republicans that want significant tax relief and think the DOT is broken.

“There have been a lot of us who have been begging for weeks to talk.

You get a lot of show,” said Massey, REdgefield. “You’ve got 18 to 20 Republicans who really, really want to do something long term, but they feel they have been completely ignored.”

In the end, the only agreement reached was that the roads issue has been studied to death, and lawmakers didn’t need to create any new committees.

Family learns WWI Medal of Honor hero not kin ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two days before President Obama announced a posthumous Medal of Honor for black World War I soldier Henry Johnson, a family got staggering news about the legacy of heroism that had inspired them for generations and through three wars.

They weren’t related to Johnson by blood after all. A U.S. Army general visited Tara Johnson last month with word that Henry Johnson was not her grandfather, and that her father, World War II Tuskegee airman Herman Johnson, was not the hero’s son.

“Dad’s birth certificate didn’t have Henry on it,” she told The Associated Press in an interview this week.

The name of the man listed on the document found by Pentagon researchers vetting Johnson’s lineage was one relatives had never heard mentioned as the father.

“All we have ever known is Henry Lincoln Johnson,” she said. “My family is going through an identity crisis; this shocked our foundation.”

She said they’re at a loss to explain what had been a given for so long. Her father spoke warmly of Henry Johnson, recalling his sense of humor and trips to the park as a boy before the life of the man he knew as his father began to fall apart and the family broke up.

Henry Johnson was a railroad porter in Albany before the war. He enlisted in the Army and won acclaim for rescuing a comrade despite suffering grenade and gunshot wounds in a ferocious hand-tohand battle with German raiders in 1918. Returning from France, he was honored with parades and glowing newspaper stories about his exploits with the 369th Infantry Regiment, a unit known as the “Harlem Hellfighters.”

But while France awarded him the Croix de Guerre for heroism, Johnson was given no medals by a U.S. military mired in Jim Crow-era racism.

Hobbled by his wartime injuries and unable to work, John-

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Tara Johnson, wipes away tears in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Tuesday as she listens during the Medal of Honor ceremony for the late Army Pvt. Henry Johnson. Tara Johnson learned only two days before the recent announcement of new honorees that the military determined she is not the granddaughter of the WWI hero. son took to drinking. He died destitute in 1929 at age 32 at an Illinois veterans hospital.

Johnson’s memory was revived in the 1970s by Albanyarea veterans and public officials who thought he had been unfairly denied the honors he deserved, and they worked for decades, joined by Herman Johnson’s family, to right that wrong.

On Tuesday, the president handed the Medal of Honor to New York National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson because the military found no known blood relatives of Johnson.

Tara Johnson had expected for months to be in that soldier’s place once it became clear the uphill fight for the honor was won. Still, she was at the ceremony along with her cousin, a Vietnam veteran also named Herman Johnson.

Her son, DeMarqus Townsend, a Marine who fought insurgents in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, couldn’t make it.

Johnson said she was glad for the invitation to the White House and happy to be with the people from Albany who made the day possible.

“The highlight for me was hearing the commander in chief telling Henry Johnson’s battle story. It was breathtaking,” she said after the ceremony.

“Tara’s been great,” said Sen. Charles Schumer, whose staff uncovered documents in 2011 that provided the final evidence that Johnson deserved the medal.

He credited Herman Johnson and his family with helping keep the medal campaign alive and thought it was right they should be represented at the White House.

Herman Johnson traveled from his Kansas City, Missouri, home for events in Albany and lived long enough to join then-Gov. George Pataki and others for an Arlington National Cemetery ceremony marking a belated award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest medal for bravery, to Henry Johnson in 2002.

After Herman Johnson’s death in 2004 at age 87, his

daughter — also from Kansas City — took on a greater role.

“This has been a long journey ever since I was a kid,” said Tara Johnson, now 56.

Morena Walker-Howe’s late husband, Vietnam veteran John Howe, is widely credited with energizing the effort in Albany to recognize the hometown hero. She said her husband was so confident in the campaign for the Medal of Honor that he told designers of one new Johnson monument in the city to leave an empty spot on the stone to add it later.

“Tara and I had bonded through this experience,” Walker-Howe said, and she remembers Tara visiting to talk to students at a charter school named for Henry Johnson. She said she, too, was bewildered, “to find this out after all these years.”

Jack McEneny, a former Albany County historian and state assemblyman, was involved in efforts as early as 1972 to restore the memory of Johnson. He thinks Herman Johnson’s mother, for whatever reason, held out Henry Johnson as the father, deciding, perhaps, “I’m going to give my child a role model.”

He said he thinks Henry Johnson had a “great influence” on Herman, who was born in Schenectady.

“There’s no question in my mind he went to his grave believing Henry Johnson was his father,” McEneny said.

On Tuesday, Tara Johnson put a wreath on Henry Johnson’s grave, which was rediscovered in Arlington National Cemetery in 2002.

“He’s always going to be my grandfather,” she said.

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Ever been so happy it hurt?

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oo, my son’s dog, lives with us while he is in graduate school.

Recently, we decided that he needed to socialize with other dogs.

OK, actually we decided we needed a break one day a week. We signed him up with one of those places that will take care of your dog for the day. Some people call it “Doggie Daycare.” I prefer to call “sanity preservation.”

Moo has had a ball with the other dogs. He plays hard all day and then collapses at home. Moo worn out means a more restful evening for us.

Last Friday, Moo went off to play as usual. He came home “plumb tuckered out,” as my Aunt Neta used to say. We noticed his tail was down, and he wasn’t wagging it back and forth as usual.

By bedtime, we knew something more serious was up. He wouldn’t lay down, wouldn’t sit, wouldn’t sleep. He kept

wandering through the house.

I thought eventually he would settle down and sleep. Gina, with more Clay empathy than Smith me, stayed up to try to help him get comfortable. I drifted off to sleep, and woke up at 3:00 a.m. realizing Moo and Gina were still awake. He was hurting so bad, he couldn’t sleep. We gave him some aspirin, and he finally settled down.

The next day, his tail still dropping, we took him to the vet, worried about what it could be.

The vet did a careful examination, turned to us with a smile, and said, “I think he has strained his muscles in his tail and his back legs. Was he playing with other dogs yesterday?”

CHURCH NEWS Agape Outreach Ministries, 328 W. Liberty St., announces: * Wednesday-Friday, June 17-19 — Revival at 7:30 nightly. Bishop Jeffrey Johnson will speak.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Sunday, June 14 — 32nd Annual Youth Day at 10 a.m. Tracey A. Williams, former member of the Harlem Globetrotters, will speak.

Bethel AME Church, 219 E. Calhoun St., announces: * Monday-Friday, June 8-12 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly.

Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Monday-Thursday, June 8-11 — Vacation Bible School at 6 nightly.

Briggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 7135 Wash Davis Road, Summerton, announces: * Today and Sunday — Pastor’s 20th anniversary celebration at 7 p.m. today and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

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

Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Monday-Wednesday, June 8-10 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly. * Sunday, June 14 — Youth recognition service at 11 a.m. Minister Kizzy McDonald will speak.

Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8749 Old Highway Six, Santee, announces: * Sunday — Senior Pastor Grant will be recognized for his 25 years in ministry at 10 a.m. * Sunday, June 14 — Baptism, new members fellowship and student recognition worship at 10 a.m.

Christian Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3018 U.S. 15 S., announces: * Sunday-Friday, June 12 — Revival at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and 7 nightly MondayFriday. Dr. Arvin DeSilva will speak.

Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces: * Sunday — Appreciation service for Minister John Turner at 11 p.m. The Rev. Tommy L. China Sr. will speak.

Church of God of Prophecy, 1670 Guignard Drive, announces: * Sunday — Gospel singing at 5 p.m. featuring Abram Singers.

Community Church of Praise, 562 S. Pike Road, announces: * Sunday, June 21 — Father’s Day program at 10 a.m.

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

5:30 p.m. daily. For 4K through sixth grade.

Edwin Boyle Santee Summer Ministry, 1098 Lemon Ave., Manning, (across from Camp Bob Cooper), announces: * Outdoor interdenominational worship service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday through Sept. 6 for those who spend their summer weekends at Lake Marion. Find them on Facebook.

Faith Missionary Baptist Church No. 1, 115 Laurel St., announces: * Sunday — Service will be held at 4 p.m. at House of Faith Ministry, Florence. Dr. Otis Butler Jr. will speak. * Sunday, June 14 — Family and friends day during 10 a.m. service. Evening service will be held at 4 p.m. at Greater Tabernacle of Praise Ministries, Moncks Corner. * Wednesday-Friday, June 17-19 — Revival at 7:30 nightly.

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: * Monday-Friday, June 8-12 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly. All ages.

Full Proof Deliverance Ministry, 2758 S.C. 341 S., Olanta, announces: * Saturday, June 20 — The Risen Kings of Judah men’s fellowship conference at 11 a.m.

Harmony Presbyterian Church, 8629 U.S. 301 North, Alcolu, announces: * Monday-Friday, June 8-12 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly. * Sunday, June 14 — Revival at 4 p.m. Dr. Alice Ridgill will speak.

High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Holy communion after 10:15 a.m. worship. * Monday-Friday, June 8-12 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly.

Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: * Monday-Friday, June 8-12 — Spiritual Growth Revival and children’s revival at 7 nightly. * Wednesday-Friday, June 10-12 — Spiritual Growth Youth Revival at 7 nightly at the M.H. Newton Family Life Center, 415 Manning Ave. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Usher’s anniversary program during morning worship. * Monday-Friday, June 8-12 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly. * Sunday, June 14 — Youth Day. Kingsbury Road Church of Christ,

We said he was, and the vet replied, “We see this sometimes. A dog will be so excited to be with other dogs, he will wag his tail so much he strains his muscles. His drive to have a good time wears him out.”

We were given a bottle of pills and told to let him rest as much as possible.

On the way out, I paid the bill: $70. Seventy dollars to cure the dog that was so happy he was all wagged out.

I was tempted to grump and grouse about a dog who didn’t know his limits. On the other hand, I thought about living a life where you are so happy you hurt yourself.

Then I wondered, “Have I ever been so happy with Jesus I had to go to the doctor? Has being happy with Jesus ever cost me $70?”

Maybe Moo could teach me something.

Clay Smith is the lead pastor of Alice Drive Baptist Church.

He may be reached at wcsmith@adbc.org.

215 Kingsbury Road, announces: * Sunday-Saturday, June 13 — Central Carolina School of Preaching Lectureship as follows: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Monday-Friday; 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. Saturday’s events also include free lunch at noon.

Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: * Saturday, June 13 — Knitting Hearts Café 10 a.m.-noon. Sabrina Fort will speak. Visit www. knittingheartsministry.org.

LaGree AME Church, 2920 Kolb Road, announces: * Wednesday-Friday, June 10-12 — Spring Revival at 7 nightly.

Speakers vary.

Mount Sinai AME Church, 5895 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Lynchburg, announces: * Wednesday-Friday, June 10-12 — Vacation Bible School at 6 nightly. * Sunday, June 14 — Christian education / graduation day at 10 a.m.

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announces: * Monday-Friday, June 8-12 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly. * Sunday, June 14 — Youth and graduation day recognition at 10 a.m. * Monday-Thursday, June 15-18 — Revival at 7 nightly.

New Fellowship Covenant Ministries, 316 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday, June 13 — Clothes giveaway 9 a.m.-1 p.m. There will also be free snacks given.

New Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 5330 Old Camden Highway, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Pastor Grant will be recognized for his 25 years in ministry at 1 p.m. * Sunday, June 14 — Student recognition at 1 p.m. followed by a church community cookout on the church grounds.

THE SUMTER ITEM

Justices rule for Muslim denied job over headscarf

BY MARK SHERMAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday for a Muslim woman who did not get hired after she showed up to a job interview with clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch wearing a black headscarf.

The justices said that employers generally have to ELAUF accommodate job applicants and employees with religious needs if the employer at least has an idea that such accommodation is necessary.

Job applicant Samantha Elauf did not tell her interviewer she was Muslim. But Justice Antonin

* Sunday, June 14 — Youth / children’s day celebration during morning worship. Minister Roneika China Jennette will speak. * Monday-Friday, June 15-19 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Saturday — Russell Elmore prayer breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

Tommy Evans will speak.

Refreshing Springs Kingdom Outreach, meets at Econo Lodge, Iris Room, 226 N. Washington St., announces: * Sunday, June 14 — Celebration for second church anniversary at 5 p.m. The Rev. Frank Williams Jr. will speak.

Sheppard Ministries announces: * Saturday, June 13 — Southern Heritage concert choir at 6 p.m. at Wedgefield Baptist Church, 6220 Wedgefield Highway, Wedgefield. Doors open at 5 p.m.

St. James United Methodist Church, 720 Broad St., announces: * Monday-Friday, June 15-19 — Vacation Bible School 6-8 nightly.

St. John Baptist Church, 3944 Brewer Road, Manning, announces: * Wednesday-Friday, June 10-12 — Spring Revival at 7:30 nightly.

Pastor Terry Johnson will speak.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday — Pastor’s Aide program “How Can We Hear Without a Preacher” at 3 p.m. The Rev. Manuel Fogle will speak. * Wednesday-Friday, June 17-19 — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. George P. Windley Jr. will speak.

Sumter Baptist Missionary and Educational Association, 508 W. Liber-

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New Testament Lighthouse Church, 1114 Boulevard Road, announces: * Sunday — Homecoming at 11 a.m. The Rev. Freddie Gaymon will speak. Lunch will follow worship. Brother Danny Oneil will provide music at 2 p.m.

Scalia said for the court that Abercrombie “at least suspected” that Elauf wore a headscarf for religious reasons.

“That is enough,” Scalia said in an opinion for seven justices.

The headscarf, or hijab, violated the company’s strict dress code for employees who work in its retail stores.

Elauf was 17 when she interviewed for a “model” position, as the company calls its sales staff, at an Abercrombie Kids store in a shopping mall in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2008. She impressed the assistant store manager with whom she met. But her application faltered over her headscarf because it conflicted with the company’s Look Policy, a code derived from Abercrombie’s focus on what it calls East Coast collegiate or preppy style.

ty St, announces: * Saturday-Sunday — The 67th Annual Session will be held at Enon Missionary Baptist Church, 2990 Pinewood Road, as follows: 1:45-2:30 p.m. Saturday, School of Methodology, talent and oratorical presentations; and 4-4:45 p.m. Sunday, School of Methodology, presentation of pastors and officers of SBCCE and SBMEA. Three Pillars Missionary Baptist Church, 1205 N. Main St., announces: * Saturday, June 13 — Fruit of the Spirit program at 5 p.m.

Tiverton Missionary Baptist Church, 2420 Old Charleston Road, Wedgefield, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, June 10 — Revival at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 nightly Monday-Wednesday.

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces: * Sunday — A night of worship with the creative arts, praise dance, mime, spoken work and more at 4 p.m. featuring Minister Desireee Ross and her God Chasers team. * Sunday, June 14 — College and high school graduation celebration at 10 a.m.

Union Station AME Church, 945 S. Main St., announces: * Monday-Friday, June 15-19 — Vacation Bible School 5:30-8 nightly.

Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 A/B Sumter Landing Road, Horatio, announces: * Sunday — Communion and fellowship. Church school begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship. * Sunday, June 14 — Educational scholarship program / children’s day. Celestine Miller Harris, retired New York superintendent of education, will speak. Church school begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. worship.

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RELIGION

THE SUMTER ITEM

No excuse to be bored in the faith

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ing to work for it.

That’s my excuse: I am bored.

After my job, kids, family, friends, church work and other various and sundry responsibilities have exhausted me, I just don’t want to have to work at being mystified by God’s creation around me.

So, I settle for bored.

I sit on the carpet, petitioning my Heavenly Father for something to do.

It was one such time in my life when I read a short sort of aside in Hebrews: “… it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen” (Hebrews 5:11b). Evidently, even the early Christian writers had trouble with people whose minds seemed impervious to the spiritual opportunity around them.

It’s easy to be bored in the faith. In fact, there are a lot of people who live their entire lives without experiencing faith, rich and exciting.

Don’t be one of those people.

all held within this physical realm.

I don’t think God created this Faith Matters aspect of JAMIE H. our world by WILSON accident.

I think He always wants us to live in a sense of wonder. He wants us to be questionaskers, explorers, thinkers. It’s that sense of curiosity and mystery that can and should be applied in the life of the believer.

With an immense wealth of spiritual opportunity available to us in our daily lives, how could we, as believers, ever get bored?

It happens.

Not unlike a child home for the summer, we expect God to spoon into us the excitement we think we should feel. We stare at the heavens, waiting for the divine to perform some sort of metaphysical tap dance so we feel that sense of excitement. It’s not that we aren’t willing to wonder; we just aren’t will-

bout 6.8 seconds after the final bell of the school year, that familiar chant of the summer will begin: I am bored. Perhaps no phrase instills more frustration in a parent than those three words. Well, maybe, “I have a science project due tomorrow.”

That’s why parents everywhere have adopted the ubiquitous response: “Find something to do, or I’ll find something for you to do.”

Perhaps the most frustrating thing is that we, as parents, see so much opportunity. The world is your oyster as a child. Without the normal adult responsibilities, you are free to explore the width and breadth of your opportunities. As an adult, I now see the excitement in this free range play.

By merely pulling back an inch of soil in the backyard, we can discover a hidden ecosystem that has laid unobserved just outside the window. A simple trip to the library might induce thoughts never thought before.

There are countless adventures to be conquered,

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015

El Senor del Gran Poder

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devotees prepare a statue of “El Senor del Gran Poder,” or “The Lord of Great Power,” before participating in the traditional “Fiesta del Senor del Gran Poder” last week in La Paz, Bolivia. Thousands of dancers and faithful gather every June to show their devotion and to thank the gods for blessings from throughout the year.

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

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Church of the Holy Comforter 213 N. Main Street 803-773-3823 The Rev. Marcus Adam Kaiser Sunday Services 8:30 am (Rite 1) & 11:00 am (Rite ll) in the Sanctuary Sunday School for All Ages at 10 am Nursery Available 10 am to 12:30 pm www.holycomforter.net Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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

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

Catholic - Roman Lutheran - ELCA

FALLING IN LOVE

he bride and groom float on clouds of bliss as they dance their way from the reception to their honeymoon. When they cross the threshold to their new life as husband and wife, every day holds surprises… some exhilarating, some exasperating. If both are committed to their common good as a couple, with some compromise, each emerges a winner. They can rise above frustrations by clinging to a common faith in God, remaining firm in their love for each other and trusting Him to guide them.

Worship each week and God will strengthen you as a loving couple.

Anglican

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

Galatians 6:1-18

Hosea 1:1-2:1

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

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

Church of Christ Photo Credit Istockphoto.com/chaoss

Weekly Scripture Reading Hosea Hosea Hosea 2:2-23 11:1-11 14:1-9

Joel 2:1-27

Amos 9:1-15

Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society

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

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

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

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

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

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

St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Wed. Bible Study 10:30 am Holy Communion: 12:00 pm

Lutheran - NALC

Trinity United Methodist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Rev. Steve Holler Sunday School 9:15 am Worship Service 10:30 am trinityumcsumter.org

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

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

Methodist - United Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Dr. Webb Belangia, Reverend Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 11:15 am Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. J. Robert (Bob) Huggins Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Night Supper/Bible Study 6:30 pm

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

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

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

Hospitality/Fellowship 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Presbyterian - ARP

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

Lemira Presbyterian Church 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 Pastor Dan Rowton Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Yard Sale May 9th

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

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THE SUMTER ITEM

H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

H.D. Osteen 1904-1987 The Item

Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Item Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Graham Osteen Co-President Kyle Osteen Co-President Jack Osteen Editor and Publisher Larry Miller CEO Rick Carpenter Managing Editor

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COMMENTARY

More money means more job training

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umter County Council will vote on whether to provide an additional 1.3 mills in funding to Central Carolina Technical College during its June 9 meeting.

This funding request — which will support the operation and maintenance of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center on Broad Street — is vital for the college to continue to meet the growing demands of matching jobs in our community with trained local citizens.

Sumter County has Tim made great strides in Hardee economic development recently, and Central Carolina has continued to provide a highly trained workforce for existing and new business and industry in Sumter County. That is why I respectfully ask council to consider the following facts as it makes a final decision upon our request: One, when the 16 technical colleges in

South Carolina were established in the 1960s, each college was designated with a specific service area. Central Carolina Technical College’s service area is Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and Kershaw counties. According to state statute, each local county is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the technical college facilities located in the county.

Across the state, the 46 counties provide funding for this purpose.

Central Carolina has grown tremendously as a higher education institution in the eight years I have served as its president, with an enrollment of 2,900 in 2007 to an enrollment of more than 4,000 students this year.

Not only have we grown in enrollment, but also we have also added new facilities in Sumter, including our Health Sciences Center, Legal Studies Center and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center that opens this month. During these eight years, our appropriation from Sumter County Council has remained the same while our college has grown dramatically.

Several counties in our region have

committed significant funding to their local technical college as an investment in their county’s future. Just in our local area, Williamsburg County provides $998,749 per year for the operation and maintenance of Williamsburg Technical College — with a total county population of only 35,320. Sumter County provides $845,586 to Central Carolina, and our total county population is 107,660.

Two, council invested wisely when it provided millions of dollars in incentives to Continental Tire the Americas to encourage it to come to Sumter with the promise of jobs for our residents. As the local technical college, Central Carolina is responsible for providing highly skilled employees now and in the future as Continental Tire expands its facilities.

To date, Central Carolina has trained more than 500 of the employees working at Continental Tire, and in 2015, we will train more than 200 Continental employees at our Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center. In order to meet the growing demands for

providing the workforce for Continental Tire, Central Carolina needs the requested money for the operation and maintenance of our new training center.

I am asking council for its support to allow Central Carolina to meet the needs of our community by training our citizens for the great job opportunities in the coming years.

The reality of our request is that both council and Central Carolina Technical College have the same goal: to meet the needs of the residents of Sumter County.

One of the most important needs of a resident is to have a good job. Central Carolina has already proven that we are excellent in providing a highly skilled workforce.

I am simply asking council to partner with Central Carolina by providing the necessary operational and maintenance funds for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center.

Dr. Tim Hardee is the president of Central Carolina Technical College.

COMMENTARY

Jenner’s coming-out party

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t wasn’t quite “Call me Ishmael,” but “Call me Caitlyn” made a whale of a splash.

One could hardly find a news channel the past couple of days that wasn’t touting the former Bruce Jenner for her courageous transgender metamorphosis or admiring her “gorgeous” new look.

Within moKathleen ments of the Parker release of Vanity Fair’s July cover featuring Caitlyn Jenner, Twitter was “trending” that she looks a little like, OMG, Jessica Lange! In the brightest moment of the day, Lange, when asked over the phone for comment on her trending, said, “What does that mean?” Upon being tutored by the caller, the Internet-free Lange graciously said, “That’s so wonderful.”

Before proceeding, let’s pause, shall we, to stipulate that we wish Jenner the best in her new life. It must be terribly difficult to find oneself not at home in one’s own physical and societally recognized self. Obviously, no one would go through such a doubtless trying process to become entirely another — or rather to make the skin fit — if this weren’t a real and devastating situation that many feel requires remedy.

What concerns me here is the cultural, primarily media, treatment of the Jenner case in particular — and the assumption that we all need to be a part of this. From the interview in April with Diane Sawyer to the Vanity Fair cover to the breathless media coverage this week, one’s overwhelming sense is that Caitlyn Jenner — and only incidentally, transgenderism — is the Next New Thing! Every movement needs a celebrity, we’ve come to accept, and Jenner is the self-appointed transgender community’s poster girl.

But is Jenner really the best face for such a profound experience, no offense to her plastic surgeon? Though many of us remember Jenner as the stunning 1976 Olympic decathlon gold medalist, the erstwhile Wheaties model is best known to a younger generation as Dad in the reality TV series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” I can’t speak to the appeal of the show having never watched it, but few could have escaped ex-

posure to the Kardashian name and the family’s most infamous daughter, Kim, who lurched to notoriety owing to a sex tape, her friendship with fellow exhibitionist Paris Hilton and her rather robust derriere.

To put it bluntly, the former Bruce and the latter Caitlyn have been media personalitiesfor-hire for most of their existence. Is it really appropriate to elevate Jenner to such heroic and adjectival heights as “bold” and “courageous,” when many transgender people will conduct their own struggles privately and, indeed, courageously? Caitlyn, like Bruce, seems to need the applause of an audience as much as she needs the transformation itself, her protestations in the Vanity Fair profile to the contrary.

This is not to suggest that Jenner’s transgender identity is anything but heartfelt and necessary. As we learn more about transgender issues — and presumably education is the nobler intention driving media attention — it becomes less easy to ignore such people or deny them equal protections under the law.

But I’ve learned more about transgender individuals and their families from the tender poetry of Sue Ellen Thompson than from magazine displays and televised hype. In her latest collection, “They,” Thompson writes lovingly of her own transgender daughter’s journey and the challenges her evolution poses for three generations of family. I commend her book to those interested in insight over titillation.

In stark contrast, seeing Jenner all gussied up like some 1940s Vargas girl (part Madonna, part Kardashian?) — wearing long tresses and corset-inspired lingerie — seems a mockery of her new womanhood as well as the human dignity her public outing purportedly is intended to inspire.

All of the above suggests much psychological and emotional work left to do, for which Jenner surely deserves privacy rather than spectacle. She has averred that with the Vanity Fair cover, she is “finally free.”

One would hope the same for the rest of us but alas. A new E! reality show following Jenner’s transformation is in the works.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS TO FOLLOW TRAFFIC RULES Re: “Our state ranks among most-dangerous places,” was the headline or story a surprise to anyone?

Let’s start with the traffic laws, which not even the law enforcement people obey.

Today about 11 a.m., I clocked a Sumter County Sheriff’s vehicle at over 55 mph in a 45 mph zone just west of Wal-Mart. It was not in ‘hot pursuit’ as no blue lights were Just yesterday a friend told me he was driving beside a law enforcement vehicle, and the driver was texting. If our law enforcement people don’t obey the laws how do they expect others to obey?

The vast majority of drivers in this area do not obey the traffic laws. If South Carolina is to get out of 50th as most dangerous place, enforcing the traffic laws is a good place to start.

G.D. Osterhof Sumter

TRAFFIC LAWS NEED TO BE ENFORCED The article in Tuesday’s Item, “Our state ranks among the most-dangerous places” is written primarily about the poor condition of many of the roads in the state; however, the roads around Sumter are also dangerous because of the rampant disregard for traffic laws by drivers.

It is routine to see vehicles going 10 to 30 mph over the

speed limit on almost every major road in Sumter. Running red lights and stop signs is common.

If you are at a light-controlled intersection and an 18-wheeler — loaded or empty — is coming, it is almost certain that the truck will run the light if it turns red and will be going at least 10mph over the speed limit.

Where are the law enforcement people, and when are they going to do something about this?

BOB THOMPSON Sumter

MANY GET JAIL TIME FOR DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT A substantial number of people who are incarcerated for being delinquent on child support payments and are given large fines and serve long jail sentences. Characteristically, one may be sentenced to four, six or even twelve months in jail for being behind in child support payments.

In the vast majority of cases, those individuals who had jobs at the time of the arrest have lost them by the time they are released from jail. To add insult to injury, the child support tally keeps rising and rising in the meanwhile. Thus, the amount owed by that parent has increased significantly during the time when he or she was locked up behind bars.

Income potential is nil when there is no work being done. Productivity is nil

when no efforts are being made to better one’s situation or condition. Self-esteem and feelings of self-worth are non-existent when one has a constant bombardment on his or her worth in the community and in society as a whole.

Most men and women reckon with their mistakes and shortcomings with intentions, prayers, hopes and desires to make amends, repent, reform and reconcile.

However, the road to normalcy in the lives of these parents is full of blockades, huge mountains and stormy seas.

During the past several months, the Family Unit Inc. has done extensive research and investigation on the matter of child support in South Carolina and on incarceration of non-custodial parents because of delinquent child support in Sumter County.

Our statistics show that approximately 87 percent of the inmates incarcerated for delinquent child support in Sumter County are AfricanAmericans and roughly 13 percent of white Americans.

Men inmates out-number the women.

BRENDA C.WILLIAMS, M.D. The Family Unit Inc. Sumter Editor’s note: Because this letter exceeded the 350-word length as stated in our Editorial Page Policies, it can be read in its entirety under Opinion on The Sumter Item’s website, www.theitem. com.

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WHITE FROM PAGE A1 said. “You hate to see a young precious life at this stage gone. Erick was a great young man: happy, enjoyed playing ball, enjoyed life, period. He had a lot of friends, a lot of things going for him. You just hate to see this happen at this time.”

The team didn’t lose a single home game in 2014, his senior year, and he was named Region VI-4A Player of the Year. The place he won so many games and worked so hard was the right place to host his funeral, Fuller said.

“This is where he felt at home,” he said. “He always liked being in the gym; he loved playing. This is where he felt at home, so to finish it off at his home, it’s pretty fitting.”

After a few songs and Scripture readings, some of the people Erick knew best spoke to the crowd. English said after he heard the news, he pulled out a team photo and White was the only one smiling. English said no matter when he saw White, he

would always have a smile on his face.

Almost everyone who spoke mentioned White’s smile and hard work, with one teammate saying White pushed people to be their best. That quality resonated with his teammates, who continued to push after learning of his death, helping to organize fundraisers to aid in his funeral costs.

“He made you want to do the things he was doing,” former teammate Quentin Kershaw said during the team’s car wash fundraiser Saturday.

“He set the bar high for everybody.”

His teammates thanked everyone for helping raise the money through the car wash, food sales and a GoFundMe account.

As his team, dubbed “The Brothers” in the funeral itinerary, spoke, they stood together with some crying, others hugging. They shared some of the things they learned from him and the lasting impact he, and his smile, had on them.

CAMERAS FROM PAGE A1 From research Sumter Police Department has done, Roark said they’d opt for a er300-terabyte server to store all their data from the cameras. Roark said it costs $1,000 for each terabyte of memory so the server would eventually cost $300,000.

Roark also said because the bill has not been signed into law yet, he is not sure where the funding will be coming from. According to Johnson, the two police agencies will decide who will get the first wave of cameras, and they

“Erick was a great cousin, great uncle, great brother, great friend, teammate,” one

will have some funding from the federal government to help cover costs for cameras.

If the bill passes, it would require an ongoing expense. Roark said the cameras the department reviewed have a life of two years, so they would be buying new cameras on a threeyear cycle. And, because the industry life for the server is five years, they would be replacing their server at the end of the five years.

“It’s an ongoing expense,” he said.

“We just need to have our eyes wide open to that.”

Roark also said the General Assembly has to deal with privacy issues as

TOURNEY FROM PAGE A1 or two people jump within the moving ropes. It was historically a game played by girls.”

Local fans may remember the 40th anniversary event at Sumter County Civic Center when Ulysses Williams, one of the New York City Police detectives credited with starting the league in 1973, made a special appearance here.

With his partner, Detective David Walker, Williams was looking for something for inner-city girls to do in the period before Title 9 banned gender discrimination in school sports. When they saw some girls in the city projects playing Double Dutch, they refined the rules, incorporating figure skating regulations, and with help from female friends and relatives, founded the American Double Dutch League.

Williams told The Sumter Item in 1973, “These were not ‘silver spoon’ children. They are children of the projects; many of them had never seen the stars in the night sky. The discipline they learned through Double Dutch broad-

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Erick White’s former teammates struggle to control their emotions while delivering a eulogy during his memorial service Wednesday at Sumter High School.

ened their horizons, taught them to follow instructions and to work toward perfection.”

During the last 13 years, teams from Canada, France, Japan and other countries have traveled to Sumter each spring to compete against each other and teams from the U.S. The Japanese teams are traditionally very athletic and are a crowd favorite. They have won in various categories, including overall champion, several times. Jumpers compete in several categories based on their ages.

Ford said many of the teams have expressed disap-

of his teammates said during the funeral. “Everybody loved him. Everybody loved Erick.

to how the cameras can be used in different settings and what is available publicly under the Freedom of Information Act. The police department would also have to keep the data until a sentence is resolved. Many cases take 25 to 30 years to be resolved, Roark said, and some crimes warrant keeping evidence forever under the Evidence Preservation Act, which would clog room on a server.

While details still need to be fixed, Roark and Johnson both said they weren’t against the passage of the bill.

The bill was the result of unrest after the police shootings in Ferguson, Mis-

pointment in not coming back to Sumter.

“They said it was so expensive to stay in New York, and they really like the hospitality they receive in Sumter,” she said. “The teams and coaches usually reserve 40 to 50 rooms for the duration of the threeday tournament. Families of the competitors also rent rooms.”

Phil Parnell, Sumter County’s assistant recreation director, said the impact on the local economy is significant.

While there are no statistics available, he said, “teams come from all over the country and overseas. Between the number of hotel rooms, the money spent in restaurants and other shopping,” he said,

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“the tournament probably puts about a million dollars into our economy each year.”

Both Ford and Parnell said the tournament will be back in Sumter next year.

Ford will be attending the Double Dutch World Tournament in New York from June

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Johnson said the bill passing would be good to sort out the two stories that usually arise after an incident.

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Readers’ Choice 2014

Dear Readers, Now in its 15th year, the annual Readers’ Choice Awards is still one of our most popular and anticipated special sections in the Clarendon Sun. Year after year the staff here (especially Gail Mathis) spends many hours counting ballots so you, the readers of The Sumter Item and the Clarendon Sun, can choose your favorite business or person in each of the categories.

In the ever -changing newspaper world, it’s always refreshing to know so many people still take stock in winning such a contest. It’s good for your business. I feel confident it helps drive new customers as well as improve morale among your own employees as well.

Think about how many businesses in town have Clarendon Sun “Readers Choice” plaques on their walls. If they have ever won this contest -- whether it be this year or anytime in the past -- you will most likely see their plaque(s) proudly displayed in their place of business. We certainly appreciate the recognition of the Clarendon Sun as well!

Clarendon County is, indeed, a growing community. With the lake booming with tourists and residents alike, it’s a great place to call home. And keep in mind that new people are moving to the area every day so you HAVE to get your message out there on a consistent basis. And what better place than this in the Clarendon Sun pages every Thursday in The Sumter Item!

The Clarendon Sun, alongside Gail Mathis and all the Sumter Item folks assisting her, are eager and ready to serve your every need.

There are multiple ways we can help you drive traffic to your business through our many print and online choices we have available. All you need to do is call me, Gail or anyone else here at our offices.

Thank you readers and advertisers for your continued to support of the Clarendon Sun, The Sumter Item and Osteen Publishing Co. We look forward to continuing to serve you.

Jack Osteen is Editor and Publisher of The Sumter Item newspaper. He can be reached at 803-774-1238 or Jack@theitem.com.

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Clarendon School District 2 public hearing Clarendon School District 2 will hold a public hearing on the 2015-16 fiscal year operating budget at 6:30 p.m. June 16 at the district office, 15 Major Drive, Manning.

There will be a designated time on the agenda for those interested in voicing concerns on this item.

The proposed millage required to support the budget for 2015-16 is 131.4 mills, an increase of 2.1 mills.

Public invited to workout classes Clarendon Community Center, behind Weldon Auditorium in Manning, is offering several classes.

Yoga with Olena Milostanova is being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Four classes cost $35, or eight classes cost $65.

Drop-in class is $10. Total Body Workout classes with Kevin Levy are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for $5 per session or $40 per person per month.

For more information on the classes and prices, contact Bridgett Epperson at (803) 433-0103 or (803) 4733543.

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Thanks Clarendon County for voting us #1 for the twelth year in a row.

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Jimmy’s Heating and Air, LLC I would like to thank all of my customers who voted me the Best Air Conditioning Company in Clarendon County. I will continue to work for my customers with affordability, reliability and comfort.

We have always been just around the corner.

As lifelong residents of Clarendon County, you know who we are and that we are committed to provide you with all the comforts of home.

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It has been and is a privilege to take care of and serve the people of this community.

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We sincerely appreciate your votes and continue to work hard for you.

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Lattimore encourages Manning seniors Former USC football player tells graduates to follow their dreams

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Former University of South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore was the guest speaker at Manning High School’s Christian Baccalaureate Service of Worship on May 27 at Weldon Auditorium honoring the class of 2015.

The event was organized by the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FCA adviser Kay Young.

Lattimore played two-and-a-half seasons at USC, setting multiple school records, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list because of a serious knee injury and announced his retirement from the NFL a year later.

Lattimore encouraged students to follow their dreams, to never give up and to try to set an example with their faith.

“I think about the people that I looked up to growing up, including some of the football players at my high school,” he said. “I was blessed to have the right people in place to look up to, the right parents, the right teachers, the right coaches. When I think about that moment when I graduated from high school in 2010, it was because of them; it was because of those people, without a doubt.”

Lattimore grew up in a football town and said all he wanted to do was to play the game at his alma mater, James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan.

“When I got to Byrnes in the ninth grade, I was nervous, ’cause I didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “I knew there were high expectations, and I would have to reach them. But I worked hard. I got on the field in the 10th grade. We won the state championship that year, and I received my first offer.”

Lattimore said his football scholarship offers kept piling up after that.

“I had more than 50 offers my senior year,” he said. “I could have gone anywhere in the country. But I chose South Carolina because I felt comfortable there and with the guys that were going there with me.”

When he arrived at South Carolina, he was told he was going to be the face of the school’s football program. Lattimore said at the time, it was a lot of pressure to face.

“But when I got on campus, I remembered what my high school coach told me,” he said. “‘Just be yourself and control what you can control.’”

Lattimore said that’s what he did, and the Gamecocks ended up having a

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Former University of South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore speaks at Manning High School’s Christian Baccalaureate Service of Worship on May 27 at Weldon Auditorium. successful season.

It was at the end of his freshman season that Lattimore said he became a Christian. He spoke at an elementary school, where a 9-year-old girl changed his life.

“She asked me, how do I balance football, classwork, homework and being a Christian,” he said. “And that night, I sat in my dorm room and cried because I knew I wasn’t doing the things I was supposed to be doing.

And from that moment, my life changed; I got saved that next Sunday.”

Lattimore said the next year was a tough one for him. His grandmother passed away, and he tore his ACL in his left knee. His grandfather passed away a short time later. His junior year, he dislocated his knee all the way, tearing every ligament.

“They told me I had 20 percent chance of walking again,” he said.

Downtown Summerton car show will benefit Clarendon residents

BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Community Angels Fund Inc. will host its 6th Annual Spring Fling Car and Bike Show on Saturday in downtown Summerton at 112 Main St. from noon to 4 p.m.

More than 70 cars are expected to be on display, and more than 600 people are expected to attend, said Angela Reyes, event organizer. The event is a fundraiser for families in need in Clarendon County.

“We hope to make a difference through helping the families who are struggling in the community,” she said.

Money raised from the event has gone to help with building handicap ramps, paying funeral expenses, paying gas and electric bills and more.

“We’re trying to help those who are trying to get back on their feet or those who may have had unforeseen circum-

llen’s

‘We hope to make a difference through helping the families who are struggling in the community.’

ANGELA REYES Event organizer stances,” she said.

During Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Community Angels Fund “adopts” five to 10 families. It provides a meal during Thanksgiving and a dinner and presents for the children during Christmas.

“There are many people in the community who may not be able to have a holiday; we just want to do what we can to help them,” Reyes said.

This is the first year the event will be held in downtown

Summerton; previously it was held at John C. Land Landing.

“We hope to attract more people by being in Summerton and promote the downtown area,” Reyes said.

It will include trophies and dash plaques for best cars in different categories, food and refreshments, door prizes, Chinese auctions, 50/50 drawing, free giveaways, games, vendors and more. The event is free and open to the public.

Registration for cars will be from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a $20 registration fee for cars entered into the car show on the day of the event and a $15 fee before the event.

The event is being sponsored

by American Pontoon Co. LLC and Wen Lily’s.

Donations to the fund can be made by contacting Reyes at (803) 979-4950 or emailing her at info@communityangelsfund. org. For more information, visit http://www.communityangelsfund.org/.

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“But I had God in my life; my faith got me through that.”

He said even after surgery, he felt that his football career was over.

“I worked my whole life to make it to the NFL, and just like that it was cut short,” he said. “And my friend told me: ‘You know that God doesn’t make mistakes.’”

After doing rehab for the next four or five months, Lattimore was able to impress the scouts enough to get drafted in the fourth round by the San Francisco 49ers as the 131st overall pick.

He said everything leading up to that moment, every doubt, every fear, all just went away.

“It wasn’t my plan. It was all God’s plan,” he said. “It was all in his plan, and I just let him have it.”

Even though Lattimore retired from the NFL a year later because of his injuries after never playing a down in the NFL, he said he did not dwell on the disappointments he had to endure.

“Through all that, I learned so much. I learned so many life lessons through that story,” he said.

“Through every pain that I went through. I went through so much, and now I’m the happiest that I’ve ever been.”

He founded The Marcus Lattimore Foundation/DREAMS, an organization committed to youth development programs and initiatives which emphasize Christian values, character, life skills development, education, recreation and health and wellness. The foundation will build community partnerships with other nonprofit organizations and schools and help youth leagues, parents, high school and college student athletes.

“The first thing I learned is that you’ve got to listen; you can learn from anyone. You can learn from any situation,” he said. “If you just listen to the people you have in your life right now. Love what you have in your life right now.”

Lattimore encouraged students to not compare their life to anyone else’s.

“Everyone’s story is unique; it’s your story,” he said. “It’s the story that God gave you, the life that God gave you, so don’t compare your life to anyone else’s.”

He also told students to not get discouraged when they fail in life.

“I had to get back up many times,” he said. “When you go through things in life, it’s OK to fail. I mean, you just look at all the talented people in this world. They all failed. But they got back up, every time.

“Whatever you do in this life, make sure you love it,” he said. “You may not become rich, but your life will be fulfilled. Through everything that I went through, I found why I’m here, I found my purpose on this Earth.

When you fall in love with the process of everything that you do, it makes the end result way better.”

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Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing for Clarendon School District Two Budget for 2015-2016 Clarendon School District Two will hold a public hearing on the 2015-2016 fiscal year operating budget at 6:30 p.m. on June 16, 2015.

There will be a designated time on the agenda for anyone who wishes to speak concerning this item. The meeting will be held at the school district office at 15 Major Drive in Manning.

The proposed millage required to support the budget for 2015-2016 is 131.4 mills, an increase of 2.1 mills.

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Estate Notice Clarendon County

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

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Duties will be to coordinate and be responsible for the programs of the corporation and for such activities as the Board may authorize.

Our crisis center and Food Bank is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9AM - 12PM. This position is ideal for a retired person who would like to give back to their community.

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Call City Hall for more information 803-435-8477.

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AROUND TOWN The Clarendon County Demo- be served. cratic Party will meet at 7 South Carolina Legal Services p.m. today at Bassard’s Expungement Workshop Part Clarendon County Democratic Party Pond House, 4162 Rev. JW 4 will be held at 10 a.m. on meet Summerton.

CartertoRoad, Wednesday, June 17, at The Rembert Area Communi- Clarendon School District 1 Community Resource ty Coalition will celebrate its Center, 1154 Fourth St., 2015 Family and Friends Day Summerton. Come let Atfrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on torney Lonnie Doles begin Saturday, June 6, at 6785 or continue the process of Bradley St., Rembert (beclearing your record so hind the Rembert car you can be eligible for varwash). The theme this ious career opportunities. year is “Communities Call Kathleen L. Gibson at working together for a (803) 485-2043 or (803) 225common goal.” There will be food, fun and games for 0832 to learn about this everyone. If you would like free workshop. to be a volunteer, sponsor, The Sumter Combat Veterans or vendor for this event, Group will meet at 10 a.m. contact Dr. Juanita Britton on Friday, June 19, at the at (803) 432-2001.

South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. All area The Campbell Soup friends veterans are invited. lunch group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, An Applebee’s flapjack fundJune 6, at Golden Corral. raiser breakfast to support Crestwood High School FFA The Sumter Chapter of the will be held 8-10 a.m. on National Federation of the Blind will meet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at Applebee’s Neighborhood Tuesday, June 9, at ShilohGrill & Bar, 2497 Broad St. Randolph Manor. Marjorie Call Jason Gore at (843) Smith will speak. Trans333-9712 or (803) 469-6200, portation will be provided extension 4514. Mr. Gore within the mileage radius.

Contact Debra Canty, pres- can also be reached via email at Jason.gore@sumident, at DebraCanC2@ terschools.net or email frontier.com or at (803) 775-5792. Add the group to Brittany Robinson at brittanyrobinson9@gmail.com. your contacts for updated information on the record- The Sumter Vitiligo Support ed message line at (206) Group will hold its first vitili376-5992. go support group walk from 9 a.m. until noon on SaturThe Overcomers Stroke Supday, June 20, at Salterport Group will meet at 6 stown Community Park, p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at the library of Alice Drive 800 Salterstown Road. Attendees are asked to bring Baptist Church. Call (803) two non-perishable food 464-7865 for more details.

Manning High School Class of items. Attendees are asked to wear purple to 1995 will hold its 20-year class reunion Friday-Satur- show support. Event will day, June 12-13 as follows: feature music, food and more.

7-11 p.m. Friday, White The Overcomers Stroke SupMasquerade Party, The Breedin Room, 312 Pine St., port Group cookout will be held at 11 a.m. on SaturManning; noon-3 p.m. Satday, June 20, at Swan urday, reunion cookout, Lake-Iris Gardens. Call Swan Lake-Iris Gardens, 822 W. Liberty St.; and 8-11 (803) 464-7865 for more details. p.m. Saturday, fine dining affair at Saluda’s RestauThe Clarendon County Branch rant, 751 Saluda Ave., CoNAACP will hold its monthlumbia (www.saludas. ly meeting at 4 p.m. on com). For information, Sunday, June 21, at St. email 95mhs20th@gmail.

Mark AME Church, Sumcom. merton.

The American Red Cross will The 2015 Sumter County offer New Volunteer Orienta- Community Development tion / Disaster Services Over- Corporation Housing and Job view for new Red Cross Fair will be held 11 a.m.-2 volunteers from 9 a.m. to p.m. on Saturday, June 27, noon on Saturday, June 13, at South Sumter Resource at 1155 N. Guignard Drive.

Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call (803) 775-2363 to regThe Vietnam Veterans of ister or find out more inAmerican, Chapter 960, beneformation. fit poker run will be held on JMBC Toastmasters Ministry Saturday, Aug. 8, beginwill hold its charter ceremoning and ending at Lakevny at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, ue Landing, Manning. Start June 16, at Jehovah Mistime is 11 a.m. and end sionary Baptist Church, time is 4 p.m. All motorcy803 S. Harvin St. The public cles, automobiles and is invited to meet memboats welcome. Entry fee bers and listen to people is $10 and entry forms may speak about the imporbe obtained by calling tance of communication (803) 460-8551 or (803) 478skills for today’s profes4300. sional. Refreshments will

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WEATHER

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AccuWeather® five-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

FRIDAY

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Rather cloudy, a heavy t-storm

A t-storm in spots this evening

A t-storm in spots in the p.m.

Thundershower

An afternoon shower or t-storm

A t-storm in spots in the p.m.

80°

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86° / 66°

89° / 71°

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Chance of rain: 40%

NNE 4-8 mph

NNE 3-6 mph

N 6-12 mph

NE 4-8 mph

E 4-8 mph

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TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaffney 75/62 Spartanburg 77/63

Greenville 78/63

Columbia 81/65

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 80/64

Aiken 82/63

ON THE COAST

Charleston 80/66

Today: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms; humid. High 79 to 83.

Friday: A shower or thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. High 82 to 86.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

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357.67 75.03 74.92 97.78

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Sunrise 6:11 a.m.

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Myrtle Beach 82/68

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Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 80/65/t Gainesville 90/66/pc Gastonia 76/62/t Goldsboro 79/65/sh Goose Creek 80/66/t Greensboro 71/60/sh Greenville 78/63/t Hickory 75/61/sh Hilton Head 82/70/t Jacksonville, FL 85/66/t La Grange 86/66/pc Macon 85/62/t Marietta 80/64/c

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

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Fri. Hi/Lo/W 80/61/t 84/68/pc 83/70/pc 84/66/pc 85/70/pc 78/64/pc 82/62/pc 83/65/pc 87/66/pc 82/64/pc 84/68/pc 81/66/pc 78/63/pc

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Refuse to let a EUGENIA LAST work-related matter cause emotional stress. Consider what you can do to improve your situation. Taking care of problems in a professional manner will help you outshine whomever is causing you grief.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Check out new entertainment options.

Spend time with friends or make family plans. A day trip will lead to information that will spark your imagination. Romance will bring you closer to someone you think is pretty special.

Take responsibility for your actions and do your own thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep your costs down. Use your intelligence to get the most for your money. A change in a relationship will turn out to be good for you. Keep your emotions under control and bide your time when dealing with family disputes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Money matters will lead to arguments due to poor information or false advertising. Focus on personal projects and you will feel good about your accomplishments at the end of the day. Prioritize what’s important to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Home improvement projects or moving to larger quarters will allow you greater freedom to take on creative pastimes. Use your charm to convince someone to lend a hand.

Call in a favor that will help to enhance what you have to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a look at what someone has to offer you. A chance to change your direction or improve your position is apparent. Don’t dismiss making a move to a new location.

A partnership will offer adventure and plenty of experience.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emotional blackmail will lead to uncertainty. Don’t hide your feelings if someone is unfair.

Accept inevitable changes and keep moving forward. In the end, you will end up benefiting if you play by the rules and continue to be productive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll have to think on your feet.

Refuse to let someone’s emotions stifle a plan you have had in the works for some time. The information someone offers will be false. Keep things in perspective, ask questions and protect your assets.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your generosity will be repaid. Offer your services where you feel they will help the most. You will make a lasting impression on someone who can help you get ahead. Strive for perfection and you will outshine any competition you encounter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Speak up, share your thoughts and be a part of the planning that goes on regarding your job and your personal life. What you contribute will give you an edge that will help you excel personally and professionally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Close deals and finish what you start. A decision you make will not bode well with everyone. Network and you will find compatible partners who share your ideas and beliefs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get serious about what you want to do next. Investigate what will help you follow through with your plans. Set time aside for personal pampering or get together with someone special. Romance is encouraged.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

11-23-24-25-30 PowerUp: 2

2-9-11-22-23 Megaball: 12; Megaplier: 4

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PICK 3 WEDNESDAY

PICK 4 WEDNESDAY

1-2-9 and 1-4-0

4-7-1-8 and 9-3-2-1

PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC Shannon Morris shares a photo of an indigo bunting in St. Charles.

HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES OF INTERESTING, EXCITING, BEAUTIFUL OR HISTORICAL PLACES? Would you like to share those images with your fellow Sumter Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to sandrah@theitem.com, or mail to Sandra Holbert c/o The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed or typed name of photographer and photo details. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your photo. Amateur photographers only please.

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NBA PLAYOFFS

Curry set for his Finals moment against LeBron, Cavs

BY BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry was early in his career, a long way from even thinking about the NBA Finals.

His Golden State Warriors were in Cleveland, where LeBron James powered one of the best teams in the league.

Curry thinks the Warriors lost the game (they did, one of their 56 losses his rookie sea-

son) but certainly remembers the chat.

James, already the best player in the game, pulled Curry aside leaving the court and told him to focus on his own effort, ignore any distractions around him, make sure he was always prepared.

“There is going to be a time when it’s all going to work out because you’ll be ready for that moment,’’ Curry said Wednesday of James’ message.

And now, it might happen against James.

The next chat between the superstars could be Thursday night at CURRY center court, before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Curry is now the NBA’s MVP and the Warriors, no longer the lowly laughingstock from his rookie season, won a league-best 67 games

during the regular season.

They have lost three times at Oracle Arena all season, but that doesn’t faze James as he tries to end Cleveland’s 51year pro sports title drought in his first season back there.

“I’ve been in so many loud arenas. This is going to be one of them,’’ he said. “I’ve played in OKC in the (2012) finals to start off the series. I’ve played in Boston. I’ve played in Detroit when they were in their heyday. I’ve played in Chicago

in 2011 to open up the Eastern Conference finals. I’ve played in San Antonio.

“So I’ve been in some very loud buildings and this, obviously, I know tomorrow is going to be one of them. But I don’t add too much pressure on it. You just go out and you just try to play.’’

He has done that superbly in this postseason, averaging 27.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and

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INDEPENDENT BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER/COACH OF THE YEAR

PREP BASEBALL

Transformative success

Knights’ Joe takes next step with USC Salkehatchie

Barons’ Ballard, SCS’ Baker reach new heights to earn top postseason honors

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com John Ballard was a role player for Wilson Hall’s varsity boys basketball team a year ago, coming off the bench.

He underwent a transformation this year, going from a passive sixth man to a more aggressive player for the Barons.

“With some good seniors leading the team (in the 2013-14 season) I was less myself and less BAKER likely to really attack offensively, but this year I tried to go with (head) Coach (Eddie) Talley’s advice and we really practiced hard,” Ballard said. “Through his advice I really tried to be as aggressive as I could offensively, which led to more points and getting more assists.”

Sumter Christian School underwent something of a transformation of its own, having its most successful season under head coach Bobby Baker. The Bears made the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools 2A state tournament for the first time in eight seasons For their efforts, Ballard has been selected as The Sumter Item Independent Boys Player of the Year and Baker has been chosen as The Sumter Item Independent Coach of the Year.

Ballard, a junior, helped guide the Barons to just a 14-14 overall record, but it was a season in which Wilson Hall shared the SCISA Region II-3A title with Laurence Manning Academy and reached the

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Wilson Hall’s John Ballard, left, was named The Sumter Item Independent Boys Player of the Year SEE SUCCESS, PAGE B4 while Sumter Christian’s Bobby Baker was named the Independent Boys Coach of the Year.

TreQuan Joe doesn’t plan on the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie to be the final stop in his baseball career, just his next.

“I feel like (Salkehatchie) is a program JOE where I can build myself as a player and transfer after two years,” said Joe, the Crestwood High School player who recently signed to play with the Indians. “I just feel like this is a good opportunity for me.”

Joe was on the varsity for the Knights for four years, the final two as the starter in center field. He had a .956 fielding percentage for Crestwood this past season.

“I really liked having him out there,” said Knights head coach Mike Kremer. “He can run them down out there and he has a great arm. He’s an outstanding defensive player.”

Kremer said Joe was among the team leaders in doubles and stolen bases, two categories that show off his quickness.

“TreQuan really hit the ball well for us toward the end of the season,” Kremer said.

“He’s a player who has a lot of potential.”

Joe will be going to the Allendale school along with Crestwood teammate Cole Benenhaley. Salkehatchie is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Region X along with USC Sumter.

The Indians finished seventh in the region with an 8-18 record and were 16-38 overall.

INDEPENDENT GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER/COACH OF THE YEAR

TSA’s Knudson, WH’s Rector take home year’s top awards

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com Thomas Sumter Academy senior girls basketball player Taylor Knudson played a different role than she was accustomed to this past season.

Knudson had carried the load as a leader for the Lady Generals, but found herself playing more relaxed this season with more experienced players around her.

The Wilson Hall girls team has shown stability and success over the past few seasons under head coach Glen Rector and this year was no different.

He led the Lady Barons to a 22-6 overall record and a trip to the SCISA 3A state semifinals.

RECTOR For their efforts, Knudson has been selected as The Sumter Item Independent Girls Player of the Year and Rector was chosen as The Sumter Item Independent Girls Coach of the Year.

Moving up from the 2A level to play in SCISA Region II-3A along with Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning Academy, Knudson led TSA to a 19-8

overall record. She averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.1 assists and was named the region Co-Player of the Year.

“She’s basically been the leader of the team the last three years,” TSA head coach B.J Reed said of Knudson.

“She stepped in as a sophomore and ultimately was our go-to person. She stepped into the role and handled it great, but in this past year we had some girls that had more experience so she didn’t have to carry the offensive load or

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Thomas Sumter Academy’s Taylor Knudson, right, was named The Sumter Item Independent Girls Player of the Year while Wilson Hall’s Glen Rector was selected as the Independent Girls Coach of the Year.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015

THE SUMTER ITEM

SCOREBOARD

MLB ROUNDUP

FRIDAY’S GAMES

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona’s David Peralta, left, scores ahead of the tag by Atlanta catcher Christian Bethancourt during the Diamondbacks’ 9-8 victory on Wednesday in Phoenix.

Braves cough up 6-run lead, fall to D-backs 9-8 PHOENIX — A.J. Pollock homered for the second consecutive game, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a wild 9-8 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Atlanta jumped to a 6-0 lead in the second inning, but Arizona chased Mike Foltynewicz in the sixth and grabbed the lead for good with three runs in the seventh. Yasmany Tomas and Chris Owings each had an RBI single, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia made it 8-7 with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly.

David Peralta’s slide at home plate beat Cameron Maybin’s throw from mid-center field.

Tomas had three hits, and four relievers combined for four innings of four-hit ball. Andrew Chafin (4-0) got the win, and Brad Ziegler allowed A.J. Pierzynski’s pinchhit homer in the ninth before finishing for his fifth save in six tries.

Freddie Freeman went deep twice for the Braves, who dropped consecutive games after winning two in a row.

Cameron Maybin and Nick Markakis had three hits apiece.

Freeman hit a 3-run shot in Atlanta’s five-run second, and then had a solo shot in the fourth.

The slugger is batting .357 with five homers and 10 RBI in his last seven games.

Atlanta reliever Jim Johnson (1-3) was charged with two runs and two hits in one inning of work. Johnson’s errant throw while trying to catch Nick Ahmed in a rundown in the eighth went over third baseman Chris Johnson’s head, allow Ahmed to score Arizona’s ninth run.

PIRATES 5 GIANTS 2

SAN FRANCISCO — Jordy Mercer broke a fifth-inning when he homered for the second day in a row, Francisco Liriano struck out six to win his second straight decision and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on for a 3-game sweep.

Liriano (3-4) allowed four hits while outdueling Tim Hudson (3-5), who also struck out six over seven innings but lost his fourth straight outing against the Pirates.

YANKEES 3 MARINERS 1

SEATTLE — Garrett Jones and Mark Teixeira homered, Masahiro Tanaka gave up one run over seven innings in his return from the disabled list and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of Seattle Mariners with a 3-1 victory.

Tanaka (3-1) made his first start in more than a month and did not miss a beat. Despite being on an 80-pitch limit in his return, Tanaka got through seven innings without even reaching the 80pitch mark, throwing just 78 pitches in handing the Mariners their fifth straight loss.

RED SOX 6 TWINS 3

BOSTON — Eduardo Rodriguez followed up his brilliant major league debut by allowing one run and two hits in seven innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Seven days after a 5-1 win at Texas in which he

left after giving up three hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings, the hard-throwing left-hander allowed just a solo homer by Brian Dozier in the third and an infield single by Danny Santana in the sixth.

ST. LOUIS 7 MILWAUKEE 4

ST. LOUIS — John Lackey pitched seven innings and Matt Carpenter had two hits and drove in two runs, leading the Cardinals to a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

The 36-year-old Lackey (4-3) scattered 10 hits while striking out five and walking one. He is 4-1 in four career starts against Milwaukee.

SEATTLE GETS TRUMBO AS PART OF 6-PLAYER SWAP

SEATTLE — The slumping Seattle Mariners have acquired Mark Trumbo from the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a six-player trade in the hopes of boosting their struggling offense.

Seattle landed Trumbo and left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuno in exchange for backup catcher Wellington Castillo, righthanded pitcher Dominic Leone and minor league prospects Gabby Guerrero and Jack Reinheimer.

Trumbo is hitting .259 with nine home runs and 23 RBI in 46 games for the Diamondbacks. He’s played mostly in right field with 40 of his 46 games coming at that position. His acquisition should allow Seattle the opportunity to use Nelson Cruz at designated hitter more and help balance the Mariners’ lefthanded heavy batting order.

From wire reports

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Manning tops Hartsville again, 4-2 KELLEYTOWN — Manning-Santee Post 68 picked up its second straight American Legion baseball victory in League III on Wednesday, beating Hartsville 4-2 at Jimmy White Park.

Manning, which beat Post 53 7-2 on Tuesday after losing the opening game 13-1 on Monday, is now 2-4 overall and in League III. Hartsville dropped to 1-2 overall and in the region.

Jared Hair pitched into the ninth inning to get the victory for Post 68. Buddy Bleasedale finished to pick up the save.

NASCAR FINES BAYNE, COBB FOR WALKING ON TRACK AT DOVER CHARLOTTE — NASCAR has fined two drivers for walking across the race track at Dover last weekend.

Trevor Bayne was fined $20,000 and placed on probation for the rest of the year for walking across the racing surface on Sunday. Jennifer Jo Cobb was fined $5,000 and placed on probation through Dec. 31 for doing the same thing during Friday’s Truck Series race.

NASCAR last August banned drivers from walking onto the racing surface

following a fatal accident involving Tony Stewart at a dirt track in upstate New York. Kevin Ward Jr. was struck and killed when he approached Stewart’s moving car.

FIFA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER BLAZER ADMITTED BRIBES NEW YORK — Former FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer told a U.S. federal judge that he and others on the governing body’s ruling panel agreed to receive bribes in the votes for the hosts of the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.

Prosecutors unsealed a 40-page transcript Wednesday of the hearing in U.S. District Court on Nov. 25, 2013, when Blazer pleaded guilty to racketeering and other charges.

Blazer told the court of his actions surrounding the vote that made South Africa the first nation on that continent to host soccer’s premier event. Blazer also said he was involved in bribes around 1992 in the vote for the 1998 World Cup host, won by France over Morocco 12-7.

From wire, staff reports

5 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Nordea Masters First Round from Malmo, Sweden (GOLF).

9 a.m. – Professional Tennis: French Open Women’s Semifinal Matches from Paris (ESPN2).

9 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Nordea Masters First Round from Malmo, Sweden (GOLF).

11 a.m. – Professional Tennis: French Open Women’s Semifinal Matches from Paris (WIS 10).

Noon – LPGA Golf: Manulife Financial LPGA Classic First Round from Cambridge, Ontario (GOLF).

1 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Oakland at Detroit (MLB NETWORK).

2:30 p.m. – PGA Golf: Memorial Tournament First Round from Dublin, Ohio (GOLF).

4 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Minnesota at Boston (MLB NETWORK).

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

6:30 p.m. – American Legion Baseball: Sumter at Goose Creek (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM 1290).

7 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Washington or Cincinnati at Philadelphia (MLB NETWORK).

7 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East NASCAR Hall of Fame 150 from Winston-Salem, N.C. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. – Minor League Baseball: Salt Lake at Nashville (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

8 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West Shasta 150 from Anderson, Calif.

(NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Finals Game One – Cleveland at Golden State (WOLO 25).

10 p.m. – Professional Boxing: Jayson Velez vs. Daniel Ramirez in a Featherweight Bout and Christian Gonzalez vs. Pablo Rubio in a Super Featherweight Bout from Los Angeles (FOX SPORTS 1).

10 p.m. – Major League Baseball: St. Louis at Los Angeles Dodgers or Tampa Bay at Seattle (MLB NETWORK).

Midnight – International Soccer: U-20 World Cup Group Play Match from Wellington, New Zealand – Austria vs. Argentina (FOX SPORTS 1).

Midnight – International Soccer: U-20 World Cup Group Play Match – Panama vs.

Ghana (FOX SPORTS 2).

12:45 a.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Finals Press Conference from Oakland, Calif.

(NBA TV).

3 a.m. – International Soccer: U-20 World Cup Group Play Match from Auckland, New Zealand – Ukraine vs. United States (FOX SPORTS 1).

3 a.m. – International Soccer: U-20 World Cup Group Play Match from Wellington, New Zealand – Myanmar vs. New Zealand (FOX SPORTS 2).

5 a.m. – Professional Golf: European PA Tour Nordea Masters Second Round from Malmo, Sweden (GOLF).

MLB STANDINGS

By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE

Chicago Cubs at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m.

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Miami at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS FINALS

(Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Golden State vs. Cleveland Today: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m.

Sunday: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m.

Tuesday: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m.

June 11: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. x-June 14: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m. x-June 16: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. x-June 19: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS FINALS

(Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Tampa Bay vs. Chicago Wednesday: Chicago at Tampa Bay (late) Saturday: Chicago at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m.

Monday: Tampa Bay at Chicago, 8 p.m.

June 10: Tampa Bay at Chicago, 8 p.m. x-June 13: Chicago at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. x-June 15: Tampa Bay at Chicago, 8 p.m. x-June 17: Chicago at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m.

TENNIS

By The Associated Press FRENCH OPEN RESULTS

Wednesday At Stade Roland Garros Paris Purse: $30.86 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles Men Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Rafael Nadal (6), Spain, 7-5, 6-3, 6-1.

Andy Murray (3), Britain, def. David Ferrer (7), Spain, 7-6 (4), 6-2, 5-7, 6-1.

Women Quarterfinals Serena Williams (1), United States, def.

Sara Errani (17), Italy, 6-1, 6-3.

Timea Bacsinszky (23), Switzerland, def.

Alison Van Uytvanck, Belgium, 6-4, 7-5.

Doubles Women Quarterfinals Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, and Lucie Safarova (7), Czech Republic, def. Martina Hingis, Switzerland, and Sania Mirza (1), India, 7-5, 6-2.

Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka (9), Czech Republic, def. Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Flavia Pennetta (4), Italy, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5.

Mixed Semifinals Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Mike Bryan (2), United States, def. Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenia, and Horia Tecau, Romania, 4-6, 6-3, 10-8.

Lucie Hradecka, Czech Republic, and Marcin Matkowski, Poland, def. Zheng Jie, China, and Henri Kontinen, Finland, 7-5, 7-6 (5).

EAST DIVISION New York Tampa Bay Boston Baltimore Toronto CENTRAL DIVISION Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Chicago WEST DIVISION Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

W 29 27 24 23 24

L 25 26 29 28 30

Pct .537 .509 .453 .451 .444

GB – 1 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2 5

W 29 30 28 25 23

L 20 21 25 26 27

Pct .592 .588 .528 .490 .460

GB – – 3 5 6 1/2

W 33 28 27 24 21

L 20 25 25 29 33

Pct .623 .528 .519 .453 .389

GB – 5 5 1/2 9 12 1/2

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 2, Toronto 0, 1st game Toronto 7, Washington 3, 2nd game Oakland 5, Detroit 3 Boston 1, Minnesota 0 Texas 15, Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 6, Baltimore 4 Cleveland 2, Kansas City 1 Tampa Bay 6, L.A. Angels 1 N.Y. Yankees 5, Seattle 3, 11 innings

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Boston 6, Minnesota 3, 1st game N.Y. Yankees 3, Seattle 1 Toronto at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Oakland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Minnesota at Boston, 7:10 p.m., 2nd game Chicago White Sox at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Oakland (Hahn 2-5) at Detroit (Greene 4-4), 1:08 p.m.

Baltimore (W.Chen 1-4) at Houston (Keuchel 7-1), 2:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Milone 2-1) at Boston (S. Wright 2-2), 4:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Rodon 1-0) at Texas (Gallardo 5-6), 8:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 4-2) at Kansas City (C. Young 4-1), 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (E.Ramirez 3-2) at Seattle (Elias 2-2), 10:10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Houston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W Washington 29 New York 29 Atlanta 26 Miami 21 Philadelphia 20 CENTRAL DIVISION W St. Louis 35 Pittsburgh 29 Chicago 27 Cincinnati 22 Milwaukee 18 WEST DIVISION W Los Angeles 31 San Francisco 30 San Diego 26 Arizona 25 Colorado 23

L 23 24 27 32 33

Pct .558 .547 .491 .396 .377

GB – 1/2 3 1/2 8 1/2 9 1/2

L 18 24 23 28 36

Pct .660 .547 .540 .440 .333

GB – 6 6 1/2 11 1/2 17 1/2

L 21 25 28 27 28

Pct .596 .545 .481 .481 .451

GB – 2 1/2 6 6 7 1/2

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 2, Toronto 0, 1st game Colorado 6, L.A. Dodgers 3, 1st game Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 4 Toronto 7, Washington 3, 2nd game Miami 5, Chicago Cubs 2 St. Louis 1, Milwaukee 0 L.A. Dodgers 9, Colorado 8, 2nd game Arizona 7, Atlanta 6 San Diego 7, N.Y. Mets 2 Pittsburgh 7, San Francisco 4

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 4 Arizona 9, Atlanta 8 Pittsburgh 5, San Francisco 2 Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 4-4) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 4-2), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (DeSclafani 3-4) at Philadelphia (Harang 4-5), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 5-3) at Arizona (Hellickson 3-3), 9:40 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 7-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Frias 4-2), 10:10 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS

By The Associated Press BASEBALL

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES _ Sent RHP Bud Norris and C Matt Wieters to Norfolk (IL) for rehab assignments. Recalled LHP T.J. McFarland from Norfolk. Optioned RHP Oliver Drake to Norfolk.

BOSTON RED SOX _ Acquired OF Alejandro De Aza and cash considerations from Baltimore for RHP Joe Gunkel. Recalled LHP Robbie Ross Jr. from Pawtucket (IL) as 26th man.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS _ Optioned OF Alfredo Marte to Salt Lake (PCL). Designated OF Gary Brown for assignment. Selected the contract of LHP Edgar Ibarra from Salt Lake.

MINNESOTA TWINS _ Reinstated OF Oswaldo Arcia from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Rochester (IL). Recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Rochester (IL).

NEW YORK YANKEES _ Designated RHP David Carpenter for assignment. Reinstated RHP Masahiro Tanaka from the 15day DL. Sent SS Brendan Ryan to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) for a rehab assignment.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS _ Optioned RHP Arnold Leon to Nashville (PCL). Reinstated LHP Drew Pomeranz from the 15-day DL. Sent RHP A.J. Griffin to Stockton (Cal) for a rehab assignment.

TAMPA BAY RAYS _ Designated RHP Ernesto Frieri for assignment. Recalled OF Mikie Mahtook from Durham (IL). Sent LHP Matt Moore to Charlotte (FSL) for a rehab assignment.

TEXAS RANGERS _ Sent LHP Matt Harrison to Round Rock (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS _ Optioned RHP Scott Copeland and C Josh Thole to Buffalo (IL).

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS _ Sent 3B Jake Lamb to Reno (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

ATLANTA BRAVES _ Sent OF Joey Terdoslavich to Mississippi (SL) for a rehab assignment.

CHICAGO CUBS _ Placed OF Jorge Soler on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF-OF Mike Baxter from Iowa (PCL).

CINCINNATI REDS _ Placed OF Marlon Byrd on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of IF Ivan De Jesus Jr. from Louisville (IL).

Released OF Donald Lutz.

COLORADO ROCKIES _ Optioned RHP David Hale to Albuquerque (PCL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS _ Optioned LHP Ian Thomas and C Austin Barnes to Oklahoma City (PCL). Designated LHP David Huff for assignment.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS _ Optioned RHP Tyler Cravy to Colorado Springs (PCL).

Recalled OF Shane Peterson from Colorado Springs.

NEW YORK METS _ Optioned INF Danny Muno to Las Vegas (PCL). Reinstated RHP Dillon Gee from the 15-day DL. WASHINGTON NATIONALS _ Optioned OF Matt den Dekker to Syracuse (IL).

FOOTBALL

National Football League OAKLAND RAIDERS _ Signed WR-KR Trindon Holliday. Waived-injured WR Andre Debose.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League WASHINGTON CAPITALS _ Extended their affiliation agreement with Hershey (AHL) through next season.

MOTORSPORTS

NASCAR _ Fined Trevor Bayne $20,000 and placed him on probation for the rest of the year for walking across the racing surface during the May 31 FedEx 400 Sprint Cup race. Fined Jennifer Jo Cobb $5,000 and placed on her probation through Dec. 31 for walking across the racing surface during the May 29 Lucas Oil 200 Truck race.

Suspended crew chief John Monsam and car chief David Jones one race apiece after a weight fell off Peyton Sellers’ car during the Buckle Up 200 Xfinity practice session. Fined Monsam $15,000 and docked Sellers 15 points for the penalty.

Fined crew chief Nick Harrison $7,500 and placed him on probation through Dec. 31 after Austin Dillon’s car was too low in post-race inspection and docked car owner Richard Childress 10 points.

COLLEGE

ARMSTRONG STATE _ Named Brad Childers women’s assistant basketball coach.

GEORGIA _ Announced grad QB Greyson Lambert is transferring from Virginia.

USC AIKEN _ Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Vincent Alexander.

SOUTHERN CAL _ Announced sophomore G Shaqquan Aaron is transferring from Louisville.

SYRACUSE _ Announced the resignation of softball coach Leigh Ross. Named Mike Bosch interim softball coach.

WISCONSIN _ Luke Strand men’s hockey associate head coach.

FRENCH OPEN

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Djokovic stuns 9-time champ Nadal

BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press PARIS — There was no trophy, and no title, on offer for Novak Djokovic at Court Philippe Chatrier.

Perhaps there should have been, considering what he accomplished.

Thoroughly outplaying the best there’s ever been on red clay, Djokovic ended Rafael Nadal’s 39-match French Open winning streak Wednesday by beating the nine-time champion in a surprisingly lopsided quarterfinal 7-5, 6-3, 6-1.

“A match,’’ Djokovic said, “that I will remember for a long time.’’

It’s only Nadal’s second defeat in 72 career matches at Roland Garros — and second in 95 best-of-five-set matches anywhere on the surface. The other came in the fourth round in Paris in 2009 against Robin Soderling.

Before that, Nadal won four championships in a row. And since? Nadal collected a record five consecutive French Open titles.

“I lost in 2009, and (it) was not the end,’’ Nadal said. “I lost in 2015, and (it) is not the end.’’

The No. 1-ranked Djokovic lost all six previous matches they’d played in Paris, including the 2012 and 2014 finals.

But Djokovic’s defense allowed Nadal only three winners off his heavy topspin lefty forehand, perhaps the most feared shot in all of tennis. With his coach, Boris Becker, jumping out of his seat to applaud, Djokovic conjured up 45 winners to only 16 for Nadal, whose 29th birthday sure was a downer.

“He was better than me,’’ Nadal said. “That’s it.’’

By the end, Djokovic not only had broken down Nadal’s game but also his usually unbending will. Appropriately for a match that did not live up to the hype, it closed with a whimper on a double-fault by Nadal.

“An ideal scenario is today could have been (the final), and could have a different discussion,’’ Djokovic said. “It’s

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Novak Djokovic, right, hugs Rafael Nadal after beating him 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 in a French Open quarterfinal match on Wednesday at Roland Garros in Paris. Djokovic ended Nadal’s 5-year reign as French Open champion. only quarterfinals, and I want to fight for the title. That’s what I came here for.’’

Yes, significant as this victory was, Djokovic has more work to do in pursuit of a first French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam.

In Friday’s semifinals, the 28-year-old Serb will meet No. 3 Andy Murray, who eliminated 2013 runner-up David Ferrer 7-6 (4), 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. The other semifinal is Stan Wawrinka vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

“I feel like I understand how I have to play on the surface better than I did in the past,’’ said Murray, who is 15-0 on clay in 2015.

In the women’s semifinals

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Thursday, Serena Williams plays Timea Bacsinszky, and Ana Ivanovic meets Lucie Safarova. Williams advanced with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Sara Errani, and Bacsinszky beat Alison Van Uytvanck 6-4, 7-5.

The 44th installment of Djokovic-Nadal was merely a quarterfinal because Nadal’s ranking slipped so far he was seeded sixth, all of his unprecedented French Open success notwithstanding.

The 14-time major champion missed time last season with a right wrist injury, then had appendix surgery. He has spoken openly about a crisis in confidence from poor-for-him results in 2015: Wednesday’s loss

was his sixth on clay, his most in a year since 2003. When the rankings come out Monday, he’ll be no better than 10th, his worst spot since 2005.

Djokovic, who won his eighth Slam title at January’s Australian Open, owns a 27match winning streak.

“You need to play very well to stand a chance against him, and the truth is that Rafael did not play at his best,’’ said Toni Nadal, who coaches his nephew.

After 15 minutes, Djokovic led 4-0, taking 18 of the first 22 points, including one 19-stroke delight in which both men sprinted to track down lobs.

Then, as though suddenly recalling who he is and where he was, Nadal snapped to it.

It took Nadal 21 minutes to complete the minimal task of claiming a game, with the help of an on-the-run, down-the-line backhand passing winner so exquisite Djokovic gave a thumb’s up. That helped the Spaniard get to 4-all.

Couldn’t have known it at the time, but that turned out to be his last surge. Nadal saved three set points while trailing 5-4, then another two at 6-5, despite missing an easy overhead early in the game.

But Djokovic converted his sixth chance, breaking Nadal to seize the first set.

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Some things to know about the super regionals

BY ERIC OLSON The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — Next stop on the NCAA baseball tournament’s Road to Omaha is super regionals.

Four of the best-of-3 series are Friday through Sunday, with the other four Saturday through Monday. The eight winners advance to the College World Series at TD Amer-

itrade Park in Omaha starting June 13.

Some things to know heading into the round of 16:

ference can say that. Arkansas, Florida, LSU, Texas A&M and defending national champion Vanderbilt all advanced.

SEC BRAGGING RIGHTS

LONG BALL’S BACK

Football isn’t the only sport the Southeastern Conference likes to toot its horn about. For the fourth time in the 17 years of the current tournament format, five SEC teams made super regionals. No other con-

The numbers show the flatseam ball introduced this season is doing what it was supposed to do. A total of 105 home runs were hit in the 101 regional games. Last year, for the entire NCAA tournament,

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8.3 assists in the Eastern Conference playoffs. He has played better basketball — he brought up the 2009 East finals loss against Orlando, a month before Curry was drafted — but the steady hand he has provided with Kevin Love out and Kyrie Irving hurting has made James as good as he’s ever been.

“For me as leader of the team, it’s my job to lead the guys and to perform well,’’ James said. “At the end of the day, win, lose or draw, that’s all I can ask out of myself and ask out of my guys, and we’ll do that.’’

His finals experience — he’s the first to play in five straight finals since Bill Russell’s Celtics of the 1960s — is one advantage for the Cavs against a Warriors team with no players who have played for the championship. Warriors rookie coach Steve Kerr, who won five titles as a player, says he and assistant Luke Walton have talked to the team about what to expect now.

“But what I really found as a player was once you get out on the floor, you just start playing and everything returns to normal,’’ Kerr said. “It’s still just a basketball game. But you’ve got to get to that point and the best way to do that is to try to ignore the chaos as much as you can.’’

For Curry, keeping things normal Wednesday meant a haircut and some sun by his pool. And he knows James will be prepared, just as he once instructed Curry.

“He’s a gamer,’’ Curry said. “You know he’s going to ready for big moments.’’

The Golden State Warriors, with an NBA-best 67-15 record, are making their first trip to the NBA Final since 1975. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who entered the seasons as favorites to win the title, have never won a championship.

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The Warriors beat a Cavs team in transition Jan. 9 with J.R. Smith scoring 27 points in his first start with Cleveland. James sat out that game but in their rematch, scored a season-high 42 points and had 11 rebounds.

Jan. 9, 2015 GS 112 vs CLE 94 Feb. 26 GS 99 at CLE 110

KEY MATCHUP: Curry vs. Irving

They started together in the backcourt for the gold medal-winning U.S. in last summer’s Basketball World Cup, then went on to have their best NBA seasons. While Curry has followed that with a superb postseason, Irving has been battling foot and knee Stephen Curry Kyrie Irving injuries that forced him to sit out two WARRIORS CAVS games in the Eastern Conference finals.

29.2 PPG 6.4 APG

Irving, who missed two games in the East finals with knee and foot injuries, plans to play, while realizing he won’t be at his best.

“It’s an adjustment, but it’s what it

just seen from my school, that it was noticed outside.”

Reed said there was no doubt that no player matured more in three seasons than Knudson and she handed the responsibility with grace and poise.

“There were games where she singlehandedly took games over and willed us to win or put us in the position to win,” Reed said. “There is no doubt she refuses to lose and gives you everything she possibly can. When the game is over that’s one of the ones you can look at and say she left it all on the court.”

Rector said senior leadership had a lot to do with Wilson Hall’ success.

“Leadership is so important in athletics and this particular season we had four seniors who showed a tremendous amount of leadership for our basketball team,” he said. “I think a big part of our success

team needed he would do.”

Talley said Ballard led by example and gave all-out effort.

“He is just the ultimate team player,” Talley said. “He really was the leader by example. He came to work every day and even in warmups before we were beginning practice he would go hard.

“He would be working on things where some others would be kind of going through the motions, just getting loose,” he said. “He was working on things and that’s kind of rare these days.”

Stability and unselfishness helped Sumter Christian School to its tremendous season.

SCS won the SCACS Region 2 title with an 8-0 record and finished the year with a 20-3 record.. The Bears had a 15game winning streak going into the state semifinal before losing. They ended up finish-

18.7 PPG 3.7 APG

PREDICTION: Warriors in 6

KYRIE’S CONDITION

SUCCESS FROM PAGE B1 semifinals of the state tournament.

Ballard was the region Player of the Year, averaging 12 points and three steals per game. He was second on the team in assists and third in field goal percentage and was also selected for the SCISA North-South All-Star Game, the state all-tournament team and the all-region tournament team.

“John meant a lot to this year’s team,” Talley said. “He did a little bit of everything for us, and he’s one of the few guys that we had that could really put the ball on the floor and create things for himself or others.

“He was a solid defender; he was just a true team player and some games he scored big for us and some games he didn’t because he was a very unselfish player,” Talley added. “Just whatever the

Three super regionals match teams from the same state: Florida State at Florida, Texas A&M at TCU and Louisiana-Lafayette at LSU. FSU won two of three over the Gators in the regular season.

The teams also met in the 2005 super regionals, with Florida sweeping. A&M and TCU will

Warriors, Cavs, to battle for NBA title

AWARDS FROM PAGE B1 have the pressure on her the first two years, which I feel like allowed her to play a little more without pressure on her, which allowed her to kind of elevate her game.”

Knudson said having underclassmen Logan Morris and Latrice Lyons stepping in allowed her to change roles from the main point guard to a scoring guard.

“That kind of gave me (a chance to) freelance, to do whatever,” Knudson said. “If I had an open lane I could take it, but I didn’t feel as much pressure this year. Then again it was there because I was a senior and still one of the main shooting guards out there. I just knew my team needed me to play my best game for us to come out on top.

“It really is an honor and I’m glad that I was chosen,” she said of her selection. “It makes me happy to know that my basketball ability wasn’t

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be playing for the first time since TCU beat the Aggies in the 2012 regionals.

87 were hit in 139 games.

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is at this point,’’ he said. “But I’m just going to go out there and will myself to play.’’

CLEVELAND CONNECTION Kerr played 3 1/2 seasons in

was their hard work, determination and leadership during the course of the season.”

Rector said the reason for his team’s success has come from the success of the feeder teams, the B team coached by Diane Buley and the junior varsity coached by coach Ben McIver. The B team is unbeaten over the past five seasons and the JV has had two straight unbeaten seasons.

“I think one thing that really stuck out in my mind concerning my team is how hard they’ve worked as they went through the B team and JV to get to the varsity level,” Rector said. “We had some girls that were extremely competitive and played with passion.

While we may not have been the most skilled basketball team, we were very balanced.

“We played a lot of people and every girl understood their role and fulfilled their role,” he said. “This is a great example of teamwork, all girls, 1 through 12, not just 5 or 6.”

ing third.

“They just blended together,” Baker said of his players.

“They focused on doing the very best they could every night and they also focused on whoever had the best opportunity, whoever had the best shot, that’s who got the ball.

“They were totally unselfish, and probably the best group I’ve ever coached as far as that goes,” he said. “It was just a pleasure to be there every night.”

Baker said his teams have gotten better each year and this past season, his third with the Bears, everything just seemed to come together.

And, in a way, it perhaps set a standard for excellence in boys basketball while putting Sumter Christian School on the map.

“I guarantee it was good for the school,” Baker said. “We had crowds we’ve never had before and it was filling out the gym.”

LET’S DO IT AGAIN Maryland’s move to the Big Ten hasn’t done much to keep the Terrapins separated from old ACC rival Virginia. The teams will face off in super regionals in Charlottesville, The Cavaliers won last year’s super regional in three games.

Cleveland and will try to join Phil Jackson, whose Lakers beat the Nets in 2002, as the only coaches to beat a team they played for in the finals. He understands why it hasn’t been a desired destination for players, saying “let’s face it, it’s cold,’’ but said he enjoyed the experience.

“I used to go to Indians games and Browns games, and you felt the passion of the sports community there,’’ he said. “The fans loved all their teams. So I’m really happy for the city of Cleveland, for them to be in the finals.’’

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT Though also in his first year as an NBA coach, David Blatt has reminded reporters all season that he’s no rookie after his long, successful career overseas. The coach of 2014 Euroleague champion Maccabi Tel Aviv repeated that message Wednesday, saying he didn’t “find this at all imposing.’’

“So it’s thrilling and it’s exciting, and it’s joyful to be in this situation,’’ he added. “Is it all unusual or uncomfortable for me? No. I’ve been in situations like this before many times.’’

KLAY’S OK Klay Thompson wasn’t cleared to play until Tuesday after suffering a concussion in Game 5 of the West finals, but never feared missing the opener.

“I had some nagging headaches that night, but when I got some good sleep and some good rest I was all right,’’ he said. “So I really knew that Game 1 was never in jeopardy.’’

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH As beautifully shot and artfully directed as any series on television, “Hannibal” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14) returns for a third season. This cult show also stars the remarkable Mads Mikkelsen in the title role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the brilliant psychiatrist with peculiar appetites. Mikkelsen has a palpable sense of quiet menace. He can turn the most casual greeting, “bonsoir,” into a death sentence.

The camera work is never more artful than when Hannibal gets to work in the kitchen. The term “food porn” comes to mind. Over the course of this series, we’ve seen him serve osso buco made from the legs of one victim. In tonight’s season opener, the bad doctor serves a man cuts from his own leg and uses the same severed limbs to fatten up his collection of edible snails. Hannibal likes friends with good taste.

The series has a dreamlike quality. Which is a nice way to say that it doesn’t always make sense. Hannibal shares elaborate meals with a victim who may or may not be among the living in a scene that may or may not be a fantasy. Just why is his therapist — or former therapist — Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson) seemingly in his thrall? Are we supposed to care, or just ogle the scenery?

“Hannibal” is an interesting example of a weird trend in popular culture. We will watch people do just about anything if their actions are dressed up in enough “culture” and served drowned in a thick sauce of moneyed opulence.

If a low-rent psychopath kidnaps girls and keeps them captive in his basement in a run-down section of Cleveland, then he’s good for a tabloid news story or a Lifetime movie. But even those accounts focus on the victims — not the killer.

In contrast, “Hannibal” asks us to spend a great deal of time with a sadistic psychopath. I guess his knowledge of Renaissance art and medieval Italian poets is supposed to make it all go down easier.

Would we be so willing to watch if Dr. Du Maurier wore a pantsuit she bought at J.C. Penney? Would Hannibal’s

sates on “The Odd Couple” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * New digs on “Mom” (9:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * Secrets and lies on “The Vampire Diaries” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Wandering eyes on “Mike & Molly” (9:30 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

CULT CHOICE Maggie Smith (“Downton Abbey”) stars in the 1972 adaptation of Graham Greene’s novel “Travels With My Aunt” (6 p.m., TCM), directed by George Cukor.

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Gillian Anderson stars as Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier, Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Tom Wisdom as Anthony Dimmond in the season three premiere episode of “Hannibal” airing at 10 p.m. today on NBC. cannibalism seem more or less gruesome if he chopped his victims up with a Veg-OMatic from Ronco instead of preparing them on a state-ofthe-art range and storing their gizzards in a Sub-Zero fridge?

And given the grim results, why do such distinctions matter?

A joke going around social media quipped that nobody would have read or watched “50 Shades of Grey” if it took place in a trailer park. The same goes for “Hannibal.” It is a brilliantly produced series. But its curious appeal speaks to our culture’s insecure relationship to affluence, education, class and Hannibal’s great obsession, “good taste.”

“Hannibal” invites viewers into the doctor’s mind. Or perhaps it announces that we all live in Hannibal’s world, a place where aesthetic distinctions have eclipsed moral choices.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A mellowed biker’s last ride on “Bones” (8 p.m. Fox, TV-14).

• A prime-time edition of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14) anticipates game one of the NBA Finals be-

tween the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors (9 p.m.).

• A source becomes a suspect on “Aquarius” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

• Hope Davis guest-stars on “Wayward Pines” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• A jewel thief goes postal on “Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14).

• The rumor of a viral video

makes the guys nervous on “The Comedians” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

SERIES NOTES Sheldon needs an incentive on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * “Dateline” (8 p.m., NBC) * Tipsy teens totter toward the tomb on “iZombie” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * Oscar overcompen-

Steve Buscemi is scheduled on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) * Nick Offerman, Jen Kirkman and My Morning Jacket appear on “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes John Cusack, Chita Rivera and Ricky Martin on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Wiz Khalifa visit “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC) * Elisabeth Moss, Cat Deeley, Gina Brillon and Jon Theodore visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Elizabeth Banks, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin appear on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS).

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American Pharoah favored to win Belmont, Triple Crown

BY BETH HARRIS The Associated Press

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Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah nips at his groom’s hat during a bath after working out at Belmont Park on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y. American Pharoah is the favorite to win Saturday’s 147th running of the Belmont Stakes.

NEW YORK — Bob Baffert and the rest of the group in charge of American Pharoah could smile and laugh Wednesday after the Triple Crown hopeful landed in the No. 5 post position for the Belmont Stakes.

American Pharoah was made the early 3-5 favorite to win the Belmont and become the 12th Triple Crown winner and first in 37 years.

His post was the second one revealed during the outdoor draw at Rockefeller

Center, leaving little waiting time for Baffert & Co. With an eight-horse field set to run a grueling 1 1/2 miles on Saturday, post position matters little, unlike in the 20horse Kentucky Derby.

Fourteen horses have won from the No. 5 post, including 1977 Triple Crown champion Seattle Slew.

“I’ve always liked the five.

It’s a number I always do well with,’’ Baffert said.

“More important is the horse is doing well.’’

The colt took his first steps on the dirt at Belmont Park earlier in the day, jog-

ging counterclockwise a day after arriving in New York.

“He went the wrong way, so he really didn’t learn a lot,’’ said Baffert, who is taking his fourth shot at one of the sporting world’s toughest feats.

Owner Ahmed Zayat bubbled over with his usual enthusiasm.

“I’m confident in the ability of American Pharoah because the horse is giving me that confidence. I’m not arrogant about it,’’ he said.

“The horse looks very healthy and happy. We’re going in with no excuses.’’

OBITUARIES JAMES F. STOY COLUMBIA — James Francis Stoy, 52, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2015.

Born in Bentwaters, England, he was a son of the late Bruce Charles and Peggy Athroll Stoy. James graduated from Sumter High School Class of 1981 and received a bachelor’s degree from Francis Marion University Class of 1995. James served in the U.S. Navy from 1981 to 1992. He was a member of Grace Church of Columbia and was an avid dart player.

Known as a loving father and grandfather, he is survived by his son, Charles “Bruce” Stoy of Lexington; daughters, Jami Collins (Rodney) of Alaska and Jasmyn Stoy of Columbia; grandchildren, Kaylee, Mallori, Lukas and Caroline; sister, Debbie Stoy of Myrtle Beach; and brothers, Richard Stoy of Virginia and Larry Stoy of Columbia.

Funeral services for James will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Grace Church, 2710 Harrison Road, Columbia.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday at the church.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals. com.

ROBERT L. BENNETT SUMMERTON — Robert Lyle Bennett, 81, husband of Constance Rybnikar Bennett, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at Carolinas Hospital System.

Born on Aug. 22, 1933, in West Belmar, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Ira Lyle and Louise Gardiner Bennett.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; a member of American Legion Post 35; Woodmen of the World; and St. Matthias Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his wife of Summerton; two sons, Robert Lyle Bennett Jr. (Sheela) of Melbourne, Florida, and Scott Gardiner Bennett (Jill) of Brick, New Jersey; two daughters, Ann Louise Southerland of Clearwater, Florida, and Janet Kaye Bennett of Quicksburg, Virginia; a bonus daughter, Janice Faley (C.J.) of Nashville, Tennessee; a bonus son, Tim Schaber (Sally Jo) of Seattle, Washington; six grandchildren, Jessie Kope, Matthew Bennett (Becky), Andrew Bennett (Giselle), James Manna, Lacey Harris (Sean) and Morgan Bennett; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Matthias Episcopal Church with the Very Rev. David “W.T.” Thurlow officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp St. Christopher, 2810 Seabrook Island Road, Johns Island, SC 29455.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

EMMA JANE PORTER WILSON Emma Jane Porter Wilson, 76, wife of William Wilson, departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Tuomey Re-

gional Medical Center.

She was born on Jan. 27, 1939, in Dalzell, a daughter of the late Dave and Edith Washington Porter.

The family will be receiving friends at the home beginning Saturday, 5180 Peach Orchard Road, Rembert, SC 29128.

Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.

ANNIE BELL SHAW OAKS Annie Bell Shaw Oaks “Monk” was born on Aug. 12, 1957, in Lee County, a daughter of the late Junior (Marie) Shaw and George Martin. She departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital.

At an early age she became a member of Mount Olive AME Church, Woodrow. She attended the public schools of Lee and Sumter counties. She was employed by Sumter School District, Morris College, Shaw Air Force Base, and later at Morningside Assisted Living, where she worked until her health failed.

She loved life and enjoyed it, and anyone who knew her enjoyed being around her. She was always caring and willing to lend a helping hand to everyone. She kept everyone laughing and she was also a very loving and outspoken person. She was one of the best cooks you could ever meet. She was formally married to Marcellus Cedric Oaks Sr. and to this union three precious children were born.

Annie leaves to cherish her memories: three children, Beatrice D. Tomlin, Linda Oaks and Marcellus Cedric (Tiffany) Oaks Jr.; nine grandchildren, Laravia, Sharmaine, Shaniqa, Shantaja, Shontea, Marcellus III, Malayja and Martarious; three greatgrandchildren whom she love dearly, Azyan, Karter and Major; six brothers, George (Dianne), Isaiah (Annie Ruth), Deacon James L. Shaw Sr.(Patricia) and Henry Lee (Mary) Shaw, all of Sumter, and Bobby Rufus of Woodrow; three sisters, Annie Mae (Wilson) Green and Johnnie Mae Jenkins, both of Sumter, and Felicia Mickens of Columbia; a special friend, Clifton Glisson; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Junior (Marie) Shaw and George Martin; grandparents, Morris Stokes, Brazzis Brailsford and Sam (Mary) Mahoney; and one son-in-law, Stacey Tomlin.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Ms. Oaks will be placed in the church at noon on Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center with the Rev. Dr. Kimberly Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Grant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Dalzell.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of her daughter, 1943 Coral Way, Sumter.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on

the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

BISHOPVILLE — Daisy “Diane” Simon, 67, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Glenna Simon.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Angela (Kelvin) Simon Wilson; grandson, Kelve on Wilson of Bishopville; and other relatives and friends.

Homegoing services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at St. Mark Baptist Church, 510 Wisacky-Manville Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Darren P. Dixon, pastor and officiant.

Interment will follow in St. Mark Baptist Church cemetery.

Square Deal Funeral Home, 106 McIntosh St., Bishopville, has been entrusted with these services.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at esquaredealfun@sc.rr.com.

“Billy” Friel Jr. (Crystal) of Sumter and Bridget Harrington (Edward) of Hartsville; two grandchildren, Edward Harrington Jr. and Danielle Harrington; one sister, Pam B. Moseley of Sumter; two stepbrothers; and six stepsisters.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating. Burial will be in Concord Presbyterian Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her sister, 333 Tiger Lilly Road.

Memorials can be made to the family c/o Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home, 515 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

BARBARA JOHNSON

LOUISE L. MAYBERRY

Barbara Elaine Baker Johnson, 65, wife of Robert C. Johnson, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her home.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Perry Daniel Baker and Pearl Atkinson Jackson. She enjoyed her flowers and fishing. She will be missed by her husband and family, which she loved dearly.

Survivors include her husband; two children, William L.

Louise Lumpkins Mayberry, widow of James O. “Jimmy” Mayberry, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.

Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late John Henry Lumpkins and Drema Turner Lumpkins.

Mrs. Mayberry was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a secretary at First Southern Methodist Church.

DAISY SIMON

Survivors include one son, William Todd Mayberry of Sumter; a daughter-in-law, Sheila Mayberry of Wedgefield; one granddaughter, Suzette Yost; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth Lumpkins of Tescott, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by a son, James E. “Eddie” Mayberry; and a brother, Lloyd Lumpkins.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Aaron Reed and the Rev. Ellison Evans officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 2033 Greenville Circle.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

JAMES GREEN JR. SUMMERTON — James Green Jr., 56, husband of Esther Bowman Green, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia.

He was born on Sept. 24, 1958, in Summerton, to the late James and Sarah Green.

Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton.

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Protective mom can’t stop keeping tabs on teen DEAR ABBY — I’m having a hard time letting my almost 17-yearold daughter out of my sight. When she walks Dear Abby home from school, I call ABIGAIL to make sure VAN BUREN she’s OK, then call her again minutes later when I estimate she’s home. The whole time I worry.

I check on her wherever she is, whomever she is with, and if she doesn’t answer a call or text, I panic. I have on a few occasions raced home from work in the middle of the day only to find her napping, and I’m upset to the point that I’ll start

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crying. I realize this isn’t healthy for either of us.

Years ago, a little girl in our town, the same age as my daughter, was taken from her home and murdered. I think that plays a part in why I act so irrational. Some of her friends will be driving this summer and I can only imagine there will be trips to the beach (three nightmares in one!) and whatever else. I guess I just want to know how to come to grips.

Frantic mom of a teen DEAR FRANTIC — You can’t protect her forever, and as a teenager, she needs to establish some independence. You would be doing both of you a favor to talk to a licensed mental health counselor NOW about this, because your fears

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DEAR ABBY — I live in Miami and my mother-in-law lives in Ohio. My husband just told me she is planning to move here and live with us. I don’t mind her moving in with us, but her boyfriend of 15 years is also coming down. Her boyfriend’s brother is moving to West Palm Beach. (It’s the reason why they are moving.)

Does it make me sound petty to say I don’t want the boyfriend to move in with us?

Mother-in-law dilemma DEAR DILEMMA — Petty? I don’t think so. You are not running a boardinghouse. The boyfriend is no relation to you, and if you prefer not to have a stranger living under your roof, that should be your choice.

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

ACROSS 1 Los Alamos projects 7 “A Jug of Wine ...” poet 11 Shelter acquisition 14 Hat with a brim 15 Sport for heavyweights 16 Fertility lab supply 17 Heavyweight who dethroned Sonny Liston 19 NASA transport 20 Attacks 21 Other, to Orlando 22 Happy hour site 25 The London Eye, for one 28 Exception lead-in 30 Memorable “Richard III” words 31 Disadvantaged 32 One of the Mountain States 35 Some hot rods 36 Zesty meat coating 40 Roulette option 42 “Sorry” 43 Land of the banshee 46 Home of the NCAA’s Wolf Pack 48 “Tess” Golden

Globe winner 50 Beer-making device 54 Slew 55 Level, in London 56 Spelunkers 58 Dash widths 59 Fictional wizard, and a hint to who would use the ends of 17-, 25-, 36and 50-Across 64 __ limit 65 Assist badly?

66 Words before “Happy New Year!”

67 Kenan’s TV pal 68 Chats 69 New York county on Lake Ontario DOWN 1 Browns’ gp.

2 Cole Porter’s “__ Clown” 3 Takes too much, briefly 4 Peat component 5 Legal filings 6 Browns, perhaps 7 Word before nod or buzz 8 Millionaire starter?

9 Org. with a monthly Journal of Ethics 10 Kevin’s “Tin Cup” role 11 Disruptive

spirit 12 Tibetans call it Chomolungma 13 They may be hot 18 Belarus or Ukr., once 21 “Looky here!”

22 Small seal 23 Low nœmero 24 Circulation need 26 Humorist Mort 27 “Hold it!”

29 Bobble the ball 32 Market chain based in Chicago 33 Room with a recliner 34 Insurance fig.

37 Helper 38 Site of Mt. Mitchell, highest Appalachian peak 39 __ master

40 Taking five or ten 41 Drive up the wall 44 “King Kong” studio 45 Cologne article 47 Blow away 48 Heavy lifter, for short?

49 Aligned 51 Head-turner’s hardware?

52 Super Mario racers 53 One climbing the walls 57 Stash 59 Uris novel, with “The” 60 Old sports org. with a red-whiteand-blue ball 61 Piggy 62 Writer’s coll. major, often 63 Vintage auto

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BUSINESS SERVICES Business Services Complete Construction Company 17 yrs in business, licensed & bonded. Decks, screen porches, BA & kitchen remodels, room additions, garages, replace windows, vinyl siding, & painting. 803-225-2698

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Detailer with some light mechanical knowledge for busy car lot. Apply in person at 1282 N Lafayette Dr. Minister of Music needed. Must have experience in hymns, traditional & contemporary music. Send Resume to Mt Zion UMC , Attn: PPRC PO Box 906 Sumter SC 29151. Call 803 767-7172 for more info.

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Trucking Opportunities Nesbitt Transportation is currently hiring CDL drivers. Must be 24 yrs old w/ 2 years experience. Home nights & weekends. Please call 843-621-2572 for more information.

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Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church 240 Myrtle Beach Hwy. Fri 8 am - 4 pm & Sat. 8 am - 2 pm. Yard Sale, Bake Sale, hot dogs.

3055 Kari Dr. Sat. 7-1 Multi fam.

Scrubs, toys, strollers, baby items, TVs, shoes, purses, clothes & more.

Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette.

775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Commercial Rentals Warehouse space available.

Some with office space 12,000 to 35,000 sq ft. Call 773-8022

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84- 18' Ranger Bass Boat, 235 hp Evinrude, new depth finder & 70lb Tr. mtr $3000. call 803-983-0192

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Garaged & carefully maintained. Sea mist green. 186K mi. First $4900 takes it. 436-5896 For appt. to see.

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Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Sully Vapes, LLC DBA Ole' Mexican Restaurant & Osteria intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and/or Liquor at 1339 Peach Orchard Rd. Sumter, SC 29154. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than June 13, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that Dad's Place intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON OR OFF premises consumption of Beer & Wine or Liquor at 5055 Ellerbe Mill Rd., Rembert, SC 29128. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than June 14, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Bid Notices

Legal Notice PUBLIC AUCTION SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. AUCTION June 13, 2015 10:00 A.M. UNITS FOR AUCTION A-1 - Ebony Cooper A-53 - Rodney G. Ingram B-32 - Quincy A. Dunham C-28 - Gwendolyn Benjamin C-37 - Shaikeenan McDowell C-38 - Juquietta McFadden D-2 - Ashley Stukes E-26 - Annette Robinson F-6 - Margaret Johnson F-25 - Royal Priesthood F-36 - George Robinson G-1 - Justin Sherrill G-29 - Aneitra Wilson

Sumter School District Bid Solicitation IFB#15-0019 Project Name: Sewer Repairs various locations A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Sumter School District in the Maintenance Department, 1345 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150 on Tuesday, June 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Afterwards, a mandatory walk-thru can be scheduled with Clyde Chan. Bid packets and specifications will be distributed to attendees at the pre-bid conference.

Sealed bids will be opened on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

For direct inquires and/or questions, please contact Clyde Chan, 8 0 3 - 9 6 8 - 4 1 0 6 o r Clyde.Chan@sumterschools.net.

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Hospice Marketing Representative

Seeking dynamic & energetic Marketing/Sales Professional with health care contacts in Sumter & surrounding area. Ideal candidate has previous healthcare marketing/sales exp. preferable for a hospice or home health agency. Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills & be very comfortable teaching others about the benefits of hospice care. Must have excellent computer skills.

To apply please go to: www.carishealthcare.com -click on Career tab / then Apply now Or Send resume to: Lhardy@carishealthcare.com EOE

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Must have RELIABLE transportation and a phone in your home. 6-Days a week.

APPLY IN PERSON or CALL HARRY at 774-1257 20 N. Magnolia Street Sumter, South Carolina 29150

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Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com

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