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10 school heads reassigned BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT REASSIGNMENTS

Sumter School District reassigned 10 school heads to different positions for the 2013-14 school year after a split vote by the district’s Board of Trustees approved the measure. While the announced personnel BYNUM changes will likely not be the last employee shifts made by the administration, district officials confirmed there will not be more movement on the school principal level.

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CURRENT SCHOOL

NEW ASSIGNMENT

Michael Riggins

Crosswell Drive

Delaine

John Michalik

Career Center

Lakewood

Dana Fall

Brewington

Career Center

Anne McFadden

RE Davis

Crosswell Drive

David Laws

Chestnut Oaks

Mayewood

Sherril Ray

Lakewood

Discipline Hearing Officer

Roosevelt Miott

Delaine

Brewington

John Koumas

Mayewood

PBIS coordinator

Cheryl Triplett

Manchester Assistant Principal

RE Davis

Harry Lash

Discipline Hearing Officer

Assistant Director Brewington

“Last year, the district initiated a reorganization plan,” said Superintendent

Randolph D. Bynum Sr. “Further appointments and reassignments of adminis-

trators were made to maximize the individual experience and diversity of skill sets in order to support student achievement.” Five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, the Sumter County Career Center and the school’s alternative learning programs are affected by the new assignments. On the high school level, John Michalik — the current director of the career center and husband of school district trustee Karen Michalik — becomes the new principal of Lakewood SEE POSITIONS, PAGE A5

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Grading system expands BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com The standards-based report cards, initiated by Sumter School District for kindergarten through second-grade students this year, will be expanded to include thirdgrade students in the 2013-14 school year, district officials informed the Board of Trustees at its last meeting. While announcing the expansion of the new report card system for the district’s lower grades, officials also raised questions about the very first grades awarded to students using the new system, as a timeline provided by the system’s developers said the rubrics teachers needed to determine grades were not developed until after the first semester of SEE GRADING SYSTEM, PAGE A5

Sumter County sheriff’s deputies took part in firearms training at the police firing range off U.S. 521 this week. The weeklong training course keeps deputies up to date on state standards for their firearms certification. Deputies tested their speed and accuracy with small arms from different distances and also took part in training scenarios during which they might be called on to fire a weapon.

Baten takes aim at burn ordinance BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com When does burning debris on your own property become enough of a problem for your neighbors for Sumter County Council to get involved? That was the question council members discussed Tuesday at a meeting of council’s public safety committee, BATEN pitting rural homeowners’ rights against residents who say billowing smoke is diminishing their quality of life. “This has an impact on people’s health and welfare,” said Councilman Eugene Baten, who told his fellow council members he’s had his own SEE BURNING, PAGE A8 PHOTOS BY BRISTOW MARCHANT / THE ITEM

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Divorce workshop to offer self-filing instruction

Clemson Extension hosts Dog Day at park

BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com

Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service invites the public to bring their pets to Dillon Park between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon Friday, when Sumter Stormwater Solutions and the Sumter Soil and Water Conservation District will dedicate four new pet waste stations. Sumter Stormwater Solutions will give away water bottles and other rewards for any pet owner spotted using the new stations. For more information, call Jolie Brown at (803) 773-5561.

Divorce is not an easy process, but one group is trying to help make it a little more bearable. South Carolina Legal Services will present a free “Do-It-Yourself” Divorce Workshop the second week of April, but space is limited, so interested individuals are encouraged to call now. “The most we could comfortably fit is about 25, as it is difficult to move through all the forms and provide adequate assistance to groups larger than that,” said Jack Cohoon, lead employment attorney with South Carolina Legal Services. “Our organization is a nonprofit legal aid law firm with about 50 attorneys throughout South Carolina. Our mission is to provide civil legal services to protect the rights and represent the interests of low-income South Carolinians. One way we do this is through community education on important legal topics.” While there is no deadline for signing up, reservations are on a firstcome, first-serve basis, he said. All necessary forms will be provided at no

First Steps board meeting today Sumter County First Steps will hold a board meeting at noon today at the Rubye J. Johnson Head Start, 1155 N. Lafayette Drive, Sumter. The board will vote on a proposed budget and signatory authority for fiscal year 2014. It will discuss and vote on Sumter and Clarendon First Steps County Offices sharing one location. Information about upcoming board nominations, election of officers, annual meeting and Sumter County First Steps Week of the Young child will also be discussed.

WANT TO GO? WHAT: Do-It-Yourself Divorce Workshop WHEN: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 10 WHERE: Main branch of the Sumter County Library, 111 N. Harvin St. COST: Free CONTACT: For more information or to register, call 1-888-799-9668.

cost to participants. In 2010, 362 divorces were granted in Sumter, according to www.scdhec. gov. “The purpose of the workshop is to inform attendees about how they can represent themselves in the divorce process,” Cohoon said. “We are not agreeing to represent attendees or provide specific legal advice about their particular situation.” This workshop is intended for people who have been separated at least one continuous year, have no minor children of the marriage, have no property or debts to divorce and who seek no alimony. “This workshop is intended for peo-

ple who want nothing other than the divorce,” Cohoon said. “If someone is unclear whether their property or debt is marital, they need to consult with an attorney.” He asks that individuals arrive on time to ensure admittance. “We cover the process from start to finish,” Cohoon said. “It would be confusing for a person showing up late to come in mid-stream, and it could also be disruptive to the other participants.” Another such workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. June 12 at the same location. South Carolina Legal Services also now offers a free online divorce tool. People interested in representing themselves through the divorce process can visit www.lawhelp.org/sc to complete an online questionnaire that will automatically fill and generate the necessary documents as well as provide instructions for filing the divorce. For more information or to register for either workshop, call 1-888-7999668. Reach Jade Anderson at (803) 7741250.

The REL Chorus, directed by music teacher Katie Gallagher, all wore matching shirts in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Day. Information about epilepsy will be disseminated to students over the school’s PA system all week. Luci Anderson, standing and second from left, is a 14-year-old 8th grader who was diagnosed with epilepsy in the fall. Robert E. Lee’s observance Tuesday was one way of showing the school’s support for Luci, according to school officials.

Enrollment ends Sunday for protection service Enrollment in the ProtectMyID identity theft protection service will end Sunday for South Carolina residents affected by the Department of Revenue cyber attack in September. Personal information of 3.8 million former and current residents who have paid state income taxes since 1998 might have been compromised by the foreign hacker, according to the department’s website. Go to www.protectmyid. com/scdor to enroll with the code SCDOR123. Residents can also call 1-866578-5422 to sign up. The year of free credit monitoring through Experian will watch for and report any indication of identity theft. Residents can also: • Place a fraud alert on their credit file through any of the three credit monitoring services: Experian, Equifax and Transunion; • Call all three services and freeze their credit if they think they might be the victims of identity theft; • Download the free identity protection kit from the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/idtheft; and • Call the S.C. Consumer Affairs office at 1-800922-1594 or the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (4384338) for more information.

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Students, staff raise awareness of epilepsy BY RANDY BURNS Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — Purple was the dominant color at Robert E. Lee Academy on Tuesday as students and faculty observed Epilepsy Awareness Day. Students and faculty wore purple clothes and jewelry, scarves, headbands, bows and shoelaces. Maria Watson, head of the school, agreed to take part in the various awareness and fundraising activities at the request of eighthgrader Luci Anderson. Luci, 14, knows a little about epilepsy. Doctors gave her the diagnosis a few months ago after not being able to determine the cause of her seizures. Luci’s first seizure took place on March 30, 2012. She described the seizure and her response to it. “When I seize, I shake my body parts, pass out, and one time I turned blue,” Luci said. “Sometimes, I mean right after one, I feel like I’m on a cliff about to fall off. When I had my very first one, I was scared to death when I was going into the ambulance

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and to the hospital.” Doctors told Luci and her mother, Laurie Anderson, that often children have one seizure, and no other seizures follow. That didn’t happen for Luci. The second seizure came five months later, two more followed in the next two weeks and yet another one a month later, according to Luci’s mother. “At this point, I was not satisfied with the ‘we don’t know why this is happening, and let’s just keep increasing her medication’ diagnosis,” Anderson said. “I began exploring other options for finding out why this was happening.” At the recommendation of Luci’s neurologist, Luci spent five days in November at the LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. In the end, doctors were unable to identify a cause. However, doctors did not find any abnormal brain activity. Luci’s mother said doctors offered a diagnosis of epilepsy, defined by having two or more unprovoked seizures. The diagnostic process

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left her disappointed and frustrated, Luci said. “It’s like a detective not knowing who did the crime,” Luci said. “I get tired of hearing, ‘We don’t know,’ and, ‘We’ll try this, and if it doesn’t work we’ll do this.’ I wish somebody would say, ‘you are cured.’” “Although we didn’t come home with the answers we were looking for, we had the satisfaction of knowing we had done all we could at this point to find the cause,” Anderson said. The focus turned to controlling the seizures, her mother said. Luci knows that she might very well have additional seizures. “I’m doing this (participating in Epilepsy Day) because there’s no cure,” she said. “When I see a TV commercial for cancer

awareness and other diseases, it makes epilepsy awareness seem like it’s nothing. … I feel like I can’t give up just because they can’t find what’s wrong with me, but that I can have a chance to prevent my seizures and be able to hopefully raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation, not just for me but for millions of other people who more than likely feel like I do.” Luci, an avid horseback rider who has won ribbon after ribbon in Tennessee Walking Horse Show competitions, said the most difficult part has been the restriction on her activities. Luci has not been on a horse since her first seizure a year ago. Luci’s mother, family members and teachers have to monitor any of Luci’s activities closely. Robert E. Lee music teacher Katie Gallagher said observing “Epilepsy Day” at the school was an opportunity for students and staff to show their support for Luci. “We all love Luci, and we want to support her and others who have epilepsy in order to find a cure,” she said.

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DAR recognizes essay winners, Good Citizens FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter’s Home Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced the winners of its American history essay competition and its DAR Good Citizens during the chapter’s February meeting. Winners for their essays on the topic “Forgotten Patriots Who Supported American Struggle for Independence” are Pocalla Elementary School fifth-grader Christopher Baxley and Bates Middle School eighth-grader Katherine Norman. The DAR Good Citizens program is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship.

The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools. Each school selects its own winner, who then competes for the Chapter Good Citizen. The chapter winner’s package is then sent on to the state level, as is that of the American History winner. This year’s Good Citizens are Wilson Hall’s Anna Self, Michael Rickabaugh from St. Francis Xavier, Dillon Luedtke from Lakewood High School, Shane Bishop from Thomas Sumter Academy and Christian Ward from Sumter High School, and the overall chapter winner was Claire O’Loughlin from Crestwood High School.

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Sumter’s Home Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced the winners of its American history essay competition and its DAR Good Citizens during the chapter’s February meeting. From left are winners Christopher Baxley, Christian Ward, Michael Rickabaugh, Katherine Norman, Dillon Luedtke, Anna Self and Claire O’Loughlin. Not pictured is Shane Bishop.

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Winners of the Myrtis Osteen Essay Contest are, from left, Taylor Hamilton, Dallas Witt, Taylor Mitchum, Latonya Canty and Justin Zuidema.

Society awards scholarships FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter County Historical Society hosted its 11th annual Myrtis Osteen Essay Contest, recognizing the winners on March 14 at the Church of the Holy Comforter Parrish Hall. The annual contest was open to all Sumter County high school students, grades LUEDTKE 9-12. Students were asked to submit a two- to three-page essay on the topic of “The Value of History to Me.” Monetary prizes totaling $650 were awarded to the top five writers. The contest was sponsored by the Beauregard Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Sumter County Historical Commission and the Sumter County Historical Society. All five winning writers attend Lakewood High School. The students read their award-winning essays to the board and members of the Sumter County

Historical Society. The results were as follows: 1st Place — Latonya Canty, 12th grade, $200 prize; 2nd Place — Taylor Mitchum, 11th grade, $150 prize; 3rd Place — Dallas Witt, 12th grade, $125 prize; 4th Place — Justin Zuidema, 12th grade, $100 prize; and 5th Place — Taylor Hamilton, 12th grade, $75 prize. The Sumter County Historical Society Scholarship winner was also

recognized at this event. Any Sumter County high school senior planning to continue his or her education at the college/university level with an interest in pursuing further study in history or other areas of the social sciences was eligible to apply. The recipient of this award received a $1,000 scholarship to be used for academic tuition and/or fees. Lakewood High School senior Dillon Luedtke, who plans to attend The Citadel in the fall, was this year’s winner.

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Senior Service honoree. Home Instead Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ favorite nonprofit organizations, and their stories will be posted on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice. To complete and submit a nomination form online for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit www.SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms also can be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information about Salute to Senior Service, call (803) 7364242.

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GRADING SYSTEM from Page A1 this school year. The change from the traditional letter grades ranging from A to F to the 1-to-5 system measuring progress toward end-of-the-year goals has come under some criticism in its inaugural year, as some parents and students have said the new system is confusing and complained about the lack of an early-year honor roll using the standards-based report cards. As part of their lengthy presentation to the trustees, Lisa Norman, chief academic officer for the district, and Libby DuBose, director of early learning, defended the standards-based system. As part of their defense, they said the decision to expand the program was based on the recommendations of the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elementary school principals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with any new programs, students, teachers and parents should expect some imperfections in the first few years,â&#x20AC;? Norman told the trustees, later adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;patience and understanding from parents, teachers and students are paramount when districts are working through chal-

High School, replacing Sherril Ray, who has been assigned as the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discipline hearing officer. The career center head position will be filled by current Brewington Academy Director Dana Fall. The sole middle school principal affected by the changes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mayewood Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Koumas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; becomes the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) coordinator. The PBIS position was created by last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget but has yet to be staffed. Koumas will be replaced next school year by David Laws, current principal at Chestnut Oaks Elementary School. This move also leaves the principal position at Chestnut Oaks Elementary School open, and

Shelly Galloway, spokeswoman for the district, said the position was posted Wednesday for candidates to begin applying. The district is also continuing to receive applications for the Crestwood High School principal position, Galloway said. Roosevelt Miott, principal at Delaine Elementary School, and Harry Lash, the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current discipline hearing officer, will become the director and assistant director, respectively, of Brewington Academy. Next year, the district plans on combining their two alternative programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brewington and the Academic Learning Center â&#x20AC;&#x201D; into a single program. Miott will be replaced at Delaine by current Crosswell Drive Elementary School principal Michael Riggins.

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said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made every opportunity for them to reach out to us.â&#x20AC;? The limited time trustees had to ask about the grading system left several of them saying they had further questions. When asked by Shaw Air Force Base representative Lt. Col. Robert Snodgrass whether the program would ever be expanded in the future beyond third grade, Norman responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only looking at the next school year at the present moment.â&#x20AC;? While supporting the expansion of the report card program, Superintendent Randolph Bynum said he sees no need for the report cards to be used at any higher academic levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not as long as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m superintendent,â&#x20AC;? Bynum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in the research where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done up to fifth and sixth grade. If we lay the foundation right for them being taught the standards correctly, and if we go by the national agenda that all kids will be on task, on skill, by third grade, and can read by third grade, then we should be able to move past that.â&#x20AC;?

lenges in the program.â&#x20AC;? One of those adjustments made during the current year, according to DuBose, was developing a grading rubric in December 2012. According to DuBoseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments, the rubrics or rules were provided to teachers in January 2013, meaning the guidelines for elementary teachers to determine what grades to award their students were not developed until after the report cards had been used for an entire semester. While being questioned by the trustees about the grading system, Norman said she wished there had been more time to develop the new grading program but at the same time felt school officials were partly to blame for communication lapses during the launch of the report cards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also have to look at the schools and have the schools take some responsibility, as well, because if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having problems in your school with the implementation of the report card, or the grading system, or your teachers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understanding, you have to let us know,â&#x20AC;? Norman

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Anne McFadden, principal at RE Davis Elementary School, will become the principal of Crosswell Drive, while Cheryl Triplett, current assistant principal of Manchester Elementary School, will take over for McFadden at RE Davis. The personnel changes were approved by the Board of Trustees by a split vote Monday night but not publicly released until after all the impacted educators were informed of the decision. Three trustees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Vice Chairman Patty Wil-

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Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers: MARCH 23

The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg on DHEC’s Permit Central initiative: During Industry Appreciation Week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control introduced steps to assist new and existing businesses by simplifying the permitting process. “Government needs to run like a business, and that is exactly what we’ve done today,” said DHEC Director Catherine Templeton. “We talked to our customers and created a way to help. Permit Central enables us to work proactively with the private citizens and business owners who need permits. “Safeguarding public health and the environment doesn’t mean hiding the ball. We will work through Permit Central to meet people where they are and help them understand the process.” Permit Central consists of a series of customer-service tools that provide applicants with information about permits in plain, helpful language. The Permit Central initiative comprises: • The Permit Central Team — a panel of permitting specialists with expertise ranging from air to solid waste to health care. This team will talk with applicants about business plans and help determine necessary approvals. • The Small Business Team — a specially trained team equipped to understand the unique challenges faced by small businesses. • The Permit Central website — an interactive site that offers topical questions about business activities that might require permits. The site produces a report based on the responses that applicants can use to help plan next steps. Also, the website will include time frame estimates, tips for expediting the permitting process, application forms, and a database that allows customers to check the status of their application. • A board review committee — a panel consisting of three of the seven members of the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control to expedite the review process for challenges to agency actions. Government cannot always “run like a business,” as democracy has its requirements that make the system sometimes inefficient. That is necessary for our way of life. But where government can function efficiently to protect the public good while boosting business in its efforts to provide jobs and benefits for South Carolinians, it should do so. Gov. Nikki Haley is promotional with her words, but correct: “Anyone who has ever run or owned a small business knows just how hard it can be and today South Carolina has taken steps to help reduce this burden. It’s a great day in South Carolina when we can save our businesses time because time is money.” To learn more about Permit Central or to use its interactive features, visit sdhec.gov/environment/admin/permit/ Online: thetandd.com MARCH 25

The Post and Courier of Charleston on marriage vows: There’s more to the pledge to have and hold a spouse “in sickness and in health” than you might imagine. New research indicates that marriage may not always be as beneficial to spouses’ health as some experts have previously concluded. But on the bright side, married people apparently feel better than their unmarried counterparts. Or at least they are more prone to describe themselves as healthier than they are. Hui Zheng, lead author of the study at Ohio State University’s Department of Sociology, said marriage is indeed good for the health of many people, but his research shows it doesn’t work for everyone. If you are already in poor health when you get married, don’t expect any extra benefits. But if you are in good health, you are half as likely to die within three years as an unmarried person in good health. Zheng concluded that marriage may help prevent people from getting sick, but it doesn’t help when they are seriously ill. The fact that married people are more likely to consider themselves healthy might have to do with the social support married people receive from their spouses, Zheng said. And it might make it a little less sobering for a couple to pledge faithfulness “to death us do part” knowing they’ll be feeling better along the way. Online: postandcourier.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Grading system presentation raises more questions On Monday night, Dr. Lisa Norman and Libby Dubose briefed Sumter School District board members and the public on the district’s new controversial Standards Based numerical grade system. After listening to painfully longwinded and often contradictory presentation by the not-so-dynamic duo, I left with more questions than I came with. So, too, did members of the board who asked tough questions that Dr. Norman and Ms. Dubose couldn’t answer. One thing was clear. This unproven new system was not so well researched by administrators, curriculum coaches and teachers as stated in Ms. Dubose’s briefing. In fact, neither Dr. Norman nor Ms. Dubose could recall specifically any other districts where this grading system was examined when asked. Furthermore, after telling the board ad nauseam about teacher development and preparatory training sessions which supposedly took place in a variety of venues to include Walmart, Dr. Norman admitted that parents and teachers weren’t actually told about the system until after the start of the school year — consistent with previous reports from teachers receiving virtually no training except instructions to award high marks of 4s and 5s only after each grade’s standards were fully met. When the Rev. Ralph Canty asked for clarification of marks awarded students, he was told that nearly all students would receive a mark of 2 on progress reports since they had not yet mastered the entire grade’s material. How can such a system motivate high achieving students to perform? When asked about documentation justifying high marks, Dr. Norman told the board initially teachers had to submit all student work to the district office but now data is entered into PowerSchool and principals are required to individually review and approve every grade. It seems to me our school principals have more important duties than micromanaging the grades assigned by teachers. Dr. Norman finally told the board the new grades actually measured aggregated, not individual, core standards and really weren’t much different from the current

letter grade system. Contact your school board representative and demand further hearings on this matter, and demand your views be heard prior to further implementation of numerical grades. BRYAN FUNKE, M.D. Sumter

Gays should be entitled to same rights as others As parents, we want our children to be happy. We give them love, expensive toys, communication gadgets, stylish clothes and cars. Their happiness is our No. 1 priority, and we will do what’s necessary to accomplish this goal. But, are they really happy? Many children, regardless of race, gender or economic status, live in constant shame and rebuke. They must always be aware of their conduct and behavior so their secret will not be revealed. They listen to comments openly made about children like them. They hear they are not normal and told of God’s condemnation. The constant fear of exposure causes some to commit suicide and many have suicidal ideations. As these children become adults they are compelled to do things to maintain their secret. Many get married and have a family. They pretend they are happy. Smiling on the outside while tormented on the inside. Only God knows their pain. They pray that none of their children will experience what they have endured. However, because of their experience, they will be able to recognize and accept the difference in their children. The debates on gay marriages have divided the Republican Party. However, a number of Republicans are changing their views. U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio said his view on gay marriage began to change in 2011 when his son, a college student, told him he was gay. Portman is the only Senate Republican to openly back gay marriage. Former Vice President Dick Cheney, whose younger daughter is a lesbian, announced his support of gay marriage in 2009. It’s evident that people’s attitude toward gays and gay marriages change drastically when it directly impacts their children. However, this is not just a Republican issue. It’s an American issue, and gays are entitled to the same rights

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as all other American citizens. People who oppose gay rights should realize that there is a strong possibility that someone in their family is gay and waiting to reveal who they are. What’s stopping them are ignorant and unmerciful people. I support gay rights. EUGENE R. BATEN Sumter

Evolution, Big Bang cannot be harmonized with the Bible Re: Letter by Vaniah Baldwin of March 17. Because one attended a “white school” elsewhere doesn’t give one the right to demean those of us who went to the reddish-brown (unpainted bricks) South Carolina schools. Also, is it polite to refer to someone as a “yo-yo?” Baldwin’s letter reminds me of Joseph’s blood-stained coat in Genesis, Chapter 37. Jacob had the facts, but he misinterpreted those facts. Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson didn’t have the foggiest idea what those signals were, but it soon became projected by others as evidence of leftover heat from the so-called Big Bang. That certainly has nothing to do with the Bible. Baldwin then enlightens us by mentioning Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Actually some of us who were in the old brick schoolhouses (not painted white) did hear rumors of it. Can Baldwin provide the Bible passage where that theory was prophesied? Incidentally, where was one relatively standing while witnessing that “incredible speed?” In addition, since the universe is theoretically infinite, how can anyone tell where the “edge” is? If we are on the “edge,” how come there are stars in front of us? So our 400-year-old English translation of Genesis 1:1,2 is incorrect? Perhaps Baldwin will provide us with a proper English translation of the Bible, and we will see whether it will be published and how long it will last. I guess my legs were so damaged when falling off the Carolina “turnip truck” that I just cannot manage the leap of faith from God’s light in Genesis, Chapter 1, to “Dark Energy.” The bottom line remains; neither evolution nor its once abandoned and later re-adopted child, the Big Bang, can be harmonized with the Bible. RON WILSON Sumter

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BURNING from Page A1 problems with neighbors burning trash in their yard. “This smoke gets into our house, our furniture, our automobiles. It’s a public safety issue.” Baten’s daughter Alexandra Baten told council she recently had to go to the hospital because smoke from a neighbor’s burn exacerbated a breathing condition. She said the county’s current setback requirements for burning away from a building are not enough to prevent the smoke from affecting her lungs. “That barrier is not enough if it’s coming inside and it gets to the point where I can’t speak and I’m forced to leave my home,” she said. Other county residents also complained about their neighbors’ burn practices and accused the fire department of not responding to the problem. “The smoke is so bad I can’t go from my car to my house without needing asthma treatments,” said Pamela Ford. Baten said the county needs to take its residents’ health into account when formulating its ordinance. “My neighbor has a 5-year-old child. I hate to think of it getting in there and damaging that girl’s lungs,” he said. “When does an individual’s right to burn interfere with peace and harmony in your own home?” But firefighters say the current county ordinance governing burns limits what they can do. While the ordinance sets limits on when, where and what rural residents can burn, it also broadly permits people living in unincorporated areas to dispose of their trash by burning it on their own property. “They do have a right to burn,” said fire inspector Robbie Rickard. “Right now, the ordinance doesn’t address smoke bothering people. ... If someone says it’s bothering them, we can ask them

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‘My neighbor has a 5-year-old child. I hate to think of it getting in there and damaging that girl’s lungs. When does an individual’s right to burn interfere with peace and harmony in your own home?’

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Times of clouds and sun; rain at night

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Gaffney 57/30 Spartanburg 58/31

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24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. ............ trace Month to date ............................... 3.76" Normal month to date ................. 3.38" Year to date ................................. 9.69" Normal year to date ................... 10.80"

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not to burn, but our hands are tied. We can’t take that (right) away because someone says they don’t want to see smoke.” Fire Chief Karl Ford told council the ordinance could be strengthened if it permitted his department to enforce standards listed in the International Fire Code, which would permit the fire department to put out burns it deems a nuisance or are affecting neighbors’ health. Councilman Artie Baker, who chaired the committee, asked county attorney Johnathan Bryan to research amending the burn ordinance to allow IFC standards to supercede the county’s criteria where appropriate. He said the impetus for council passing the ordinance in the first place was based on similar complaints from residents about their neighbors’ fires. “I feel like we did the best we could,” Baker said, “but we maybe threw one out at y’all (in the fire department) that’s not that enforceable.”

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SHS to decide on hoops coach after spring break BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Sumter High School will not be making any decisions in filling the vacant boys basketball head coaching position until after spring break, according to SHS principal Sterling Harris. “We’re still in the process of interviewing candidates,” said

Harris, who had earlier stated he hoped to have someone hired before the start of Sumter School District’s spring break, which begins on Friday. Students and teachers will HARRIS return to classes on Monday, April 8. “There is someone we’re

wanting to interview, but we’ve had a hard time finding a time that is good for both parties,” Harris said. “We hope to do that interview sometime this weekend.” Harris plans to release the names of the finalists upon the return from spring break and announce a head coach some time after that. Harris said he and new ath-

letic coordinator Reggie Kennedy have been handling the interview process. Upon starting the interviews, Harris said he and Kennedy talked to former head coach Sam Fuller about the type of coach they should look for to best fit the players already in the system. Fuller announced his resignation to his team in the postgame meeting following

its 57-47 loss to Goose Creek in the 4A lower state championship game on Feb. 22. The Gamecocks finished the season with an 18-11 record as well as winning the Region VI championship. Fuller, who was 36-19 in two seasons as head coach, stepped down to pursue other interests outside of Sumter School District.

USCS preps for weekend matchup vs. Lady Indians BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER mchristopher@theitem.com

He hopes he answered enough questions to gain a spot in next month’s NFL draft. “They’ve seen me move a little bit. They’ve seen me use my feet, use my knee,’’ he said. “My knee’s fine. I think everything’s going to be all right.’’ It didn’t look that way five months ago. Lattimore had returned from a left-knee injury during his sophomore season and was among the Southeastern Conference’s top rushers heading into the game with the Vols. But Lattimore’s season ended in the second quarter when he was tackled at the end of a run. His right leg flopped over like a rag doll’s limb and trainers

University of South Carolina Sumter softball head coach Adrienne Cataldo doesn’t know where her team currently sits in the Region X standings. In fact, she won’t check until later in the season. Her focus is on this weekend’s series against USC Salkehatchie as the Fire Ants get back into region play against a struggling 1-19 Indians squad. “I try to stay away from that until a little bit CATALDO later in the region,” Cataldo said of the standings. “We still have a lot of region games to play. We’ve still got a good many games to go in the region.” USCS and Sakehatchie will compete in doubleheaders on both Friday and Saturday at Palmetto Park. Friday’s first game is set to start at 5 p.m., while Saturday’s twinbill will begin at 1 p.m. The Fire Ants are 9-5 overall record and 5-3 in league play, but are coming off a week in which they had games against Georgia Perimeter and Gordon College cancelled due to weather. Cataldo said the time off has allowed the team to rest up. USC Sumter has had a total of 10 rainout games this year. “We’re going in knowing we need four wins this weekend so we need to play tough,” Cataldo said. “No matter what their record is, we’re not going to take them lightly.”

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SEE USCS, PAGE B3

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Running back Marcus Lattimore makes a catch during South Carolina’s NFL pro day on Wednesday in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Lattimore shines on pro day USC’s injured RB hopes questions about knee were answered BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA — Marcus Lattimore stood silently in front of the mesh, ladder-style workout mat in South Carolina’s weight room, ready to show the NFL how far he’s come since his horrific knee injury five months ago. “I was a little nervous,’’ the exGamecocks running back said. “But excited, too, that I could do this.’’ Lattimore did a series of exercises designed to demonstrate the progress of his surgically repaired knee. He dislocated the knee and tore several ligaments against Tennessee at WilliamsBrice Stadium last October. He did step-ups, box jumps, deep-

knee bends, forward and backward lunges and one-legged balancing drills while holding weights for a group that included Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals, the only head coach at the workouts. Lattimore received a loud cheer from former teammates and coaches, and evaluators from the 31 NFL teams attending Wednesday’s workouts. SANDERS Later on, Lattimore caught passes with running backs and receivers — although he walked out to a designated spot to catch the simple throws from former South Carolina passers Syvelle Newton and Seth Strickland.

No Cinderellas in East Region Gamecocks look to get back on winning track

BY HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Yelps of support and echoing applause greeted the voice booming over the loudspeakers Wednesday at the scheduled start of practice for the NCAA TV RegionSCHEDULE East al’s fourth WBTW 13, WLTX 19 seed: 7 p.m. -- Marquette vs. Miami “Coached by 9:30 p.m. -- Syracuse Jim Boeheim, vs. Indiana TBS please wel7:30 p.m. -- Arizona come the Syrvs. Ohio State 10 p.m. -- La Salle vs. acuse OrWichita State ange!’’ And ... nothing. No sign of Boeheim or any of his players. Not until 6 1/2 minutes later did they finally make their way onto the court they’ll return to Thursday night to face No. 1 seed Indiana in the NCAA tournament’s round of 16. Syracuse never really did

BY NEIL WHITE The State

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Syracuse’s C.J. Flair, left, and Indiana’s Kevin Ferrell look to lead their respective teams to victory tonight when the two meet in the Sweet 16 in Washington.

show up the last time it played a game at this arena: The Orange lost their Big East regularseason finale three weeks ago

against host Georgetown 6139, their fewest points since SEE NCAA, PAGE B3

COLUMBIA — South Carolina baseball coach Chad Holbrook knows it doesn’t make much sense to stare at the SEC standings. His team sports a 2-4 mark after being swept by Arkansas last weekend HOLBROOK and stands behind eight teams — three in the SEC East. He realizes the No. 17 Gamecocks (19-6) must begin to dig their way out of this hole the old-fashioned way — one game at a time, starting with tonight’s nationally televised game against Texas

GAMEDAY WHO: Texas A&M at South Carolina WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Carolina Stadium TV: ESPNU RADIO: WPUB-FM 102.7, WNKT-FM 107.5

A&M to open a threegame home series. “You try to win your next game. You can’t put too much emphasis on one game or one series,” Holbrook said. “That’s what I told our team after the difficult weekend with Arkansas. We can’t let one weekend dictate how our season is going to go. We’ll wipe the slate SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B3

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Barnes allows 1 hit in SHS win MYRTLE BEACH — Charlie Barnes allowed just one hit in a completegame effort as the Sumter High varsity baseball team defeated Carolina Forest 5-1 on Wednesday. Barnes allowed one run while walking three and striking out 11. Offensively, Phillip Watcher led the Gamecocks going 3-for-4 with a run batted in and two stolen bases. Barnes went 1-for-4 with an RBI. Will Smith went 1-for-3 with an RBI and John Lee Campbell went 1-for-2 with a double. SHS improved to 10-4 overall and 4-2 in Region VI-4A play. ROBERT E. LEE PEE DEE

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MULLINS — Russell Watkins scattered five hits over seven innings to lift Robert E. Lee Academy to a 9-4 victory over Pee Dee Academy on Tuesday. Watkins allowed two earned runs while striking out six and walking one. Watkins also had a hit and an RBI along with Tee Outlaw and Casey Kelley. Kelley also had a double. Payton Bramlett and Harry Cook each had a hit and two RBI while Zach Grantham and Travis Christmas both had two hits. MANNING CRESTWOOD

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MANNING — Crestwood lost a 10-6 contest to Manning on Tuesday. The Knights fell to 1-9 overall and 0-5 in region play. Lee Sargent was 2-for-4 with three RBI. Juan Gardner, Edison Aldridge and Cole Benenhaley each drove in a run. Sargent allowed just one run and struck out 11 batters in 5 1/3 in-

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SUMMERTON — Clarendon Hall improved to 2-4 on the season with a 19-4, 3-inning victory over St. John’s Christian on Tuesday. Gavin Allan led the Saints, going 4-for-4 with two RBI. Trey Thomas was 3-for-3 with a double while Dylan Way and Lance Browder were both 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI. Matthew Corbett had two hits, including a triple, and an RBI and John Lewis had a triple. Allan and Corbett combined to strike out eight batters and allowed no hits. MANNING CRESTWOOD

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MANNING — Crestwood High School fell to 0-7 on the season with a 6-1 loss to Manning on Tuesday. Collin Kremer and Kevin Sharper each had hits for the Knights while Jesse Lucas scored the lone run. Chris Tention pitched a complete game, allowing three earned runs. LAURENCE MANNING HOLLY HILL

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ORANGEBURG — Matthew Miles led Laurence Manning Academy’s JV team to a 13-2 victory on Monday. Miles picked up the win with eight strikeouts. Tripp Mason was 3-for-3 with two RBI while Taylor Finley went 2-for-3 with three RBI. WILSON HALL PROVIDENCE ATHLETIC CLUB

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COLUMBIA — Edward McMillan, Dawson Price, Brandon Spittle and Drew

Talley combined to allow two hits and strike out nine as the JV Barons defeated Providence Athletic Club 12-3 on Wednesday. Brandon Carrawy, John Ballard and Jake Reeves each had two hits. Sam Watford also had two hits, including a double. The JV Barons improved to 8-1 on the season and will play again on April 8 when they face Cardinal Newman. VARSITY SOCCER CRESTWOOD LAKEWOOD

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Crestwood High School picked up its first Region VI-3A victory of the season with a 5-2 win over Lakewood on Tuesday. The Knights improved to 3-4 overall. Lakewood fell to 7-2 overall and 1-2 in region play. Christian McDonald and Gianni Jackson scored the goals for the Gators. LAURENCE MANNING WILSON HALL

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MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy defeated Wilson Hall 5-4 on penalty kicks on Tuesday. The Barons fell to 4-4 overall and 0-1 in SCISA Region II-3A play. VARSITY GOLF WILSON HALL THOMAS SUMTER

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Thomas Sumter dropped to 8-3 on the season with a 161-165 loss to Wilson Hall on Wednesday. TSA’s Drake McCormick was the medalist with a 39. Tyler Gray shot a 41, Walker Brooks carded a 42 and Paul James finished with a 43. TSA will host its regional tournament at Beech Creek on Thursday.

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LMA softball tops EC, Holly Hill MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy defeated East Clarendon 5-1 on Wednesday at the LMA softball field. LMA’s Grace Beatson threw a 5-hit complete game victory while allowing one run. She struck out 11 and walked two. Offensively, Maggie Eppley led LMA with two hits and two runs batted in while Courtney Beatson added a solo home run. Kaitlin Alexander took the loss for EC allowing five runs, three earned and on seven hits while striking out 10. Alexander also had a double. On Tuesday, Courtney Beatson tossed shutout softball for six innings to lift LMA to a 7-3 victory over Holly Hill. Courtney Beatson scattered four hits and allowed no earned runs while striking out six and walking none. She also had two hits, including a double, and drove in a run. Mary Michael Windham had three hits and scored two runs. Grace Beatson had two hits, scored two runs and a run batted in while Hannah Hodge had a double, scored twice and had an RBI. Tessa Sanford had a double and Dakota Jackson and Maryanna Mason both had a hit and an RBI. SHS DROPS REGION PAIR

Sumter High dropped a pair of region contests to fall to 7-8 overall and 2-3 in Region VI-4A play. The Gamecocks lost 10-0 on Wednesday to Carolina Forest and lost a close 7-6 contest to West Florence on Tuesday. SHS’ Jennifer Bettencourt took the loss on Wednesday allowing nine earned runs on 10 hits while striking out two. Hannah Bettencourt led offense going 2-for-3 while Rachel Vise and Brook Gentele each had a hit in the loss. In Tuesday’s loss, SHS’ Hannah Bettencourt took the loss allowing five hits and no earned runs while striking out four. Gentele led the offense going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Vise was 1-for-4 with two RBI and Chae Hutchinson went 1-for-4 with an RBI. CLARENDON HALL ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN

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19-4, 4-inning victory over St. John’s Christian on Tuesday. Shannon Corbett went 3-for-4 with two triples and seven RBI to lead the Lady Saints. Delaney Peeler was 3-for-3 while Holly Carlisle, Emily Brunson and Abby Dara each had two hits. Brittany Bays was the winning pitcher. Also on Tuesday, Clarendon Hall beat SJC 12-6 in the completion of a game suspended due to darkness on March 4. Bays and Corbett had three hits and three RBI, while Carlisle, Gracyn Royce and Dara each had two hits. Royce was the winning pitcher. JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL WEST FLORENCE SUMTER

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Sumter High School lost to West Florence 10-8 on Tuesday at the SHS field. Kanari Lewis and Aubrey Rickard both had two hits and drove in two runs for the Lady Gamecocks. Katelyn Guidry was 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. THOMAS SUMTER CALHOUN ACADEMY

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DALZELL — Thomas Sumter’s junior varsity squad improved to 3-5 on the season with a 12-8 victory over Calhoun Academy on Wednesday at the TSA field. Lindley Hodge was winning pitcher. Offensively, Hodge went 3-for-3 with a triple and three runs batted in. Carmen Sylvester went 2-for-4 with four RBI including a home run and a triple. Dymond Gibson was 3-for-4 with two RBI. Josie Reed had a single and two RBI while Cassidy Brunson added a double. The JV Generals will host Holly Hill today. LAURENCE MANNING EAST CLARENDON

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MANNING — Laurence Manning Academy’s JV team improved to 13-5 on the year with an 8-5 victory at the Swampcats field. Ansley Ridgill was the winning pitcher for LMA. Ridgill, Abbie Beard and Madison Cantley each went 1-for-2 with a double. Baylee Elms also had a double while Katelynn Edwards had a hit. The JV Swampcats will host Carolina today.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013

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TV, RADIO TODAY 7 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Toronto vs. Tampa Bay from Port Charlotte, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9:30 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Trophee Hassan II First Round from Agadir, Morocco (GOLF). 10 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox from Glendale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: New York Mets vs. Washington from Viera, Fla. (ESPN). 1 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: Sony Open Women’s Semifinal Match and Men’s Quarterfinal Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2). 3 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East DRIVE4COPD 125 from Bristol, Tenn. (SPEED). 4 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Houston Open First Round from Humble, Texas (GOLF). 4 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: St. Louis vs. Miami from Jupiter, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXYAM 1240). 7 p.m. -- Professional Tennis: Sony Open Women’s Semifinal Match and Men’s Quarterfinal Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Carolina at Toronto (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m . -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Minnesota vs. Boston from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: Texas A&M at South Carolina (ESPNU, WPUB-FM 102.7, WNKT-FM 107.5) 7:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: Tulane at Rice (SPORTSOUTH). 11 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Oakland vs. San Francisco from Scottsdale, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. -- NHL Hockey: Phoenix at Nashville (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 2 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers from Tempe, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 2:30 a.m. -- International Soccer: Australian League Match from Newcastle, Australia -- Western Sydney vs. Newcastle (FOX SOCCER).

MLB SPRING TRAINING By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct Kansas City 23 7 .767 Baltimore 18 8 .692 Seattle 20 11 .645 Detroit 18 13 .581 Oakland 15 12 .556 Cleveland 16 14 .533 Minnesota 16 14 .533 Chicago 13 13 .500 Boston 15 16 .484 Tampa Bay 15 16 .484 Texas 15 16 .484 Houston 13 14 .481 Toronto 14 16 .467 New York 12 17 .414 Los Angeles 9 18 .333 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Atlanta 19 15 .559 Colorado 16 13 .552 San Francisco 15 13 .536 St. Louis 15 14 .517 Arizona 15 15 .500 New York 13 13 .500 Philadelphia 15 15 .500 Chicago 16 17 .485 Miami 13 15 .464 San Diego 15 18 .455 Washington 13 17 .433 Pittsburgh 12 18 .400 Milwaukee 11 17 .393 Cincinnati 11 18 .379 Los Angeles 11 19 .367

x-L.A. Clippers Golden State L.A. Lakers Sacramento Phoenix

49 23 .681 35 36 .493 33 37 .471 25 44 .362 Pacific Division W L Pct 48 23 .676 41 31 .569 36 35 .507 25 46 .352 23 48 .324

31/2 17 181/2 26 GB – 71/2 12 23 25

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Tuesday’s Games New York 100, Boston 85 Minnesota 105, Detroit 82 Dallas 109, L.A. Clippers 102, OT Wednesday’s Games Boston at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 7 p.m. Memphis at New York, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m. Indiana at Houston, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Washington at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Utah, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Today’s Games L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Indiana at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Sacramento at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Friday’s Games Washington at Orlando, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Denver, 9 p.m. Utah at Portland, 10 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS

NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 9, Baltimore 5 Toronto 6, Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 10, Tampa Bay 1 Miami 8, Washington 5 Atlanta 6, Detroit 5 St. Louis 11, N.Y. Mets 4 Kansas City 11, Seattle 6 San Francisco 4, San Diego 2 Oakland 7, Cleveland 6, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 11, Texas 3 N.Y. Yankees 4, Houston 4, tie, 10 innings Colorado 7, L.A. Dodgers 6 Cincinnati 11, Chicago Cubs 1 Arizona 7, L.A. Angels 1 Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 4, Detroit 1 St. Louis 10, Washington (ss) 1 Washington (ss) 11, Atlanta 2 Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 1 Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 4 Miami 5, Boston 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Cleveland 4 L.A. Angels 6, Texas 3 Oakland 6, Colorado 5 Milwaukee 9, Kansas City (ss) 1 Seattle 10, L.A. Dodgers 7 Cincinnati 7, San Diego 3 San Francisco 8, Arizona 6 Houston vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., late N.Y. Yankees vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., late Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., late Today’s Games Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston (ss) vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Houston (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Friday’s Games St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 12:10 p.m. Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Washington, 2:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Toronto at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Texas at San Antonio, Texas, 8:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct x-New York 43 26 .623 x-Brooklyn 41 29 .586 Boston 36 34 .514 Philadelphia 27 43 .386 Toronto 26 44 .371 Southeast Division W L Pct y-Miami 56 14 .800 Atlanta 39 32 .549 Washington 26 44 .371 Orlando 18 53 .254 Charlotte 16 54 .229 Central Division W L Pct x-Indiana 44 27 .620 Chicago 38 31 .551 Milwaukee 34 35 .493 Detroit 24 48 .333 Cleveland 22 47 .319 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct x-San Antonio 53 17 .757 x-Memphis 47 23 .671 Houston 39 31 .557 Dallas 35 36 .493 New Orleans 25 46 .352 Northwest Division W L Pct x-Oklahoma City 52 19 .732

x-Denver Utah Portland Minnesota

GB – 21/2 71/2 161/2 171/2 GB – 171/2 30 381/2 40 GB – 5 9 201/2 21 GB – 6 14 181/2 281/2 GB –

By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 34 26 8 0 52 New Jersey 33 15 11 7 37 N.Y. Rangers 32 16 13 3 35 N.Y. Islanders 33 15 15 3 33 Philadelphia 32 13 17 2 28 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 31 21 7 3 45 Montreal 32 20 7 5 45 Ottawa 33 18 9 6 42 Toronto 34 18 12 4 40 Buffalo 33 13 16 4 30 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts Winnipeg 34 18 14 2 38 Carolina 31 15 14 2 32 Washington 33 15 17 1 31 Tampa Bay 33 14 18 1 29 Florida 34 9 19 6 24 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Chicago 32 25 4 3 53 Detroit 33 17 11 5 39 St. Louis 32 17 13 2 36 Nashville 33 14 13 6 34 Columbus 33 13 13 7 33 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Vancouver 33 18 9 6 42 Minnesota 31 19 10 2 40 Edmonton 32 12 13 7 31 Calgary 31 12 15 4 28 Colorado 31 11 16 4 26 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 32 22 6 4 48 Los Angeles 32 18 12 2 38 San Jose 31 14 11 6 34 Dallas 32 15 14 3 33 Phoenix 32 13 15 4 30

GF 117 82 78 96 84

GA 84 89 78 107 99

GF 89 98 86 102 87

GA 66 78 72 97 102

GF 88 86 94 105 80

GA 99 90 93 99 119

GF 108 90 92 83 75

GA 71 83 89 88 86

GF 88 86 77 85 79

GA 85 75 91 105 100

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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday’s Games Vancouver 1, Columbus 0, SO Toronto 3, Florida 2 Pittsburgh 1, Montreal 0 N.Y. Islanders 3, Washington 2 Winnipeg 4, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers 5, Philadelphia 2 Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1 Edmonton 3, St. Louis 0 Chicago 2, Calgary 0 Wednesday’s Games Montreal at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 10 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 10 p.m. Thursday’s Games Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Florida, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Nashville, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Columbus at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Anaheim at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Columbus at Calgary, 9 p.m.

WOMEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT By The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL Semifinals Oklahoma City Sunday Oklahoma (24-10) vs. Tennessee (26-7), 4:35 p.m. Baylor (34-1) vs. Louisville (26-8), 7:05 p.m. Tuesday Regional Championship Semifinal winners, 9 p.m. SPOKANE REGIONAL Semifinals Spokane, Wash. Saturday Stanford (33-2) vs. Georgia (27-6), 9:04 p.m. California (30-3) vs. LSU (22-11), 11:32 p.m. Regional Championship Monday Semifinal winners, 9:30 p.m. NORFOLK REGIONAL Semifinals Norfolk, Va. Sunday Notre Dame (33-1) vs. Kansas (20-13), 12:04 p.m. Duke (32-2) vs. Nebraska (25-8), 2:32 p.m. Regional Championship Tuesday Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL Semifinals Bridgeport, Conn. Saturday Delaware (32-3) vs. Kentucky (29-5), 12:04 p.m. Connecticut (31-4) vs. Maryland (26-7), 2:30 p.m. Regional Championship Monday Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m. FINAL FOUR At New Orleans Arena New Orleans National Semifinals April 7 Oklahoma City champion vs. Spokane champion, 5:30 or 8 p.m. Norfolk champion vs. Bridgeport champion, 5:30 or 8 p.m. National Championship April 9 Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m.

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Bulls end Heat’s streak CHICAGO — The Miami Heat’s NBA record 27-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday with a 101-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Luol Deng led the Bulls with 28 points followed by Carlos Boozer with 21. LeBron James led Miami with 32 points. Chris Bosh had 21 and Dwyane Wade added 18. BOBCATS MAGIC

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CLEVELAND — Jeff Green scored 21 points and hit the winning layup at the buzzer, and the Boston Celtics snapped a five-game losing streak with a 93-92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. HAWKS RAPTORS

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TORONTO — Al Horford scored 10 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Jeff Teague had 24 points and 13 assists and the Atlanta Hawks clinched a playoff berth for the sixth straight season, beating the Toronto

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Miami forward LeBron James wipes his face during a 101-97 loss to Chicago on Wednesday in Chicago.

Raptors 107-88 on Wednesday. 76ERS BUCKS

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Roy Devyn Marble scored 24 points and Iowa ended Virginia’s 19-game home winning streak with a 75-64 victory in the NIT quarterfinals on Wednesday. 79 62

HATTIESBURG, Miss — Tyler Haws scored 25 points, Brock Zylstra added 23 and BYU cruised to a 79-62 victory over Southern Mississippi in the NIT quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Shaka Smart and VCU have agreed in principle to a deal to keep the coach at the school.

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onds and wowed scouts by field a punt while holding three footballs. “I’d never done that before,’’ Sanders said. Sanders said Lattimore’s path back to working out at all was the biggest feat of the day. “Oh, my gosh, you thought it was over,’’ Sanders said of his ex-teammate. “What he’s done shows the kind of person he is.’’ Lattimore was eager to lead his teammates even if he couldn’t run full-speed. He was constantly clapping and encouraging, shouting “Good job, D.L.’’ after receiver D.L. Moore ran a deep pattern during drills. Lattimore knows he’s got more work to do. He won’t hold a personal pro day as he planned back in January instead letting his meetings with teams at the NFL combine and here, along with progress reports from his surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, make his case. He has met with Philadelphia and has individual interviews set up with New England and St. Louis. He has a sponsorship agreement with EAS Nutrition that both sides hope can become a long-term arrangement. Lattimore is confident he can play in the NFL this year. He’ll have his knee examined by NFL personnel in Indianapolis on April 5-6, then wait for the draft. “Once I get on a team, I’ll prove myself and prove that I’m a complete back,’’ Lattimore said. “I’ll be in full health so I’ll be good to go.’’

lineup, using their speed and base-hitting ability to get on base,” she explained. “Then Kristan McElveen and Kathryn Windham, Hailey Grimoskas and Addy Schelble — they’ve just been dominating on offense this season. We couldn’t ask for much better.” McCray leads the team with a .426 batting average while Bishop is batting .395. Windham leads the team with four homers and 17 runs batted in. Defensively, the Fire Ants

GAMECOCKS from Page B1 clean and play (today) against a great team and see if we can play well.” Holbrook believes it is too early in the SEC schedule to get overly concerned. After all, last season’s team started 1-5 in the conference before rallying to finish 18-11 and win the SEC East. He cites a piece of advice from the former USC coach. “We’ve got (a total of) 30 SEC games. There’s a long time between now and No. 30,” he said. “Coach (Ray) Tanner used to say all the time, ‘I don’t even look at the standings until we play 15 games, 18 games in the

Georgia Southern and Appalachian State announced in separate press conferences on Wednesday their athletic programs are leaving the Southern Conference to join the Sun Belt Conference in 2014. Idaho and New Mexico State also announced Wednesday they will join the Sun Belt next year in football only.

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had to keep pushing Lattimore’s head down and chest back down to keep him from seeing the damage. Players from Tennessee joined South Carolina teammates in wishing Lattimore well before he was driven off the field in shock. He was considered a first-round NFL draft pick prior to the injury. Lattimore’s given up worrying about where or if he’ll go in the draft. “I’m not even going to watch,’’ he said. “I’m just going to wait for my phone call’’ from an NFL team. South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier thought Lattimore’s workout was remarkable given how badly damaged the knee was. In Spurrier’s eyes, it put Lattimore back in the running to hear his name called early by an NFL team. “You’d think he’s 100 percent,’’ Spurrier said. “He was very impressive.’’ Lattimore was happy with his limited workout — although he pushed his doctors and agent to do more. “It just wasn’t smart,’’ Lattimore said. Lattimore was among 18 former Gamecocks working out for NFL teams. Early entry receiver Ace Sanders, the Outback Bowl MVP who gave up his senior season, thought he improved on his NFL combine 40-yard dash time of 4.53 sec-

Offensively, Sumter has been pretty potent, better than Cataldo expected. In the team’s most recent series against Louisburg, freshmen Kali Bishop, Jessica Weir and Hailey Grimoskas hit their first collegiate home runs. “Kali Bishop and Sabrina McCray are at the top of the

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PHILADELPHIA — Spencer Hawes had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, Jrue Holiday and Damien Wilkins each scored 18 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-92 on Wednesday.

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Athletic director Ed McLaughlin says the details are still being finalized, but the majority of changes involve “program enhancements for the student-athletes and coaches.’’ McLaughlin says it also extends a contract already scheduled to run through 2020. GA. SOUTHERN, APP. ST. MOVE TO SUN BELT

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CHARLOTTE — Gerald Henderson and Kemba Walker each scored 34 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats handed the injuryriddled Orlando Magic their eighth straight loss, 114-108 Wednesday night in a matchup of the NBA’s worst teams. CELTICS CAVALIERS

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leagues.’ That’s kind of our mindset, too.” And don’t expect the players to rehash last weekend’s results, when the Razorbacks outscored the Gamecocks 24-8 and outhit them 35-15. Catcher Grayson Greiner is convinced the team started a turnaround with a 3-1 nonconference road win against the College of Charleston on Tuesday. “You can’t look in the past. The past, you can’t control. All you can worry about is the present and the future. That’s what we’re going to do,” Greiner said. “Texas A&M is a really good team. They’re hot right

have made some moves they feel will help strength the team. Windham has moved to shortstop, while Danielle Reeves shifted to third. The team also swaps out catchers from time to time and first basemen Maryrose Burns and Rebeccah Paonita split time. “I’m proud of the hard work they’ve been doing,” Cataldo said. “They’ve really stepped up offensively. The pitching has stepped up too and we’re hoping for a good weekend.”

now, and we’re going to try to get back on the right foot and get some SEC wins here.” To return to the winning track, USC must swing the bats better against SEC pitching. In six conference games, the Gamecocks are hitting .172 (34-for-198) with four extra-base hits. They also have 49 strikeouts to 18 walks. Holbrook realizes his team must make adjustments this weekend, which might include more sacrifice bunts earlier in games to manufacture runs. “We are changing a few things about our approach and what we want to do in certain situations and how we want to play the game a little bit differently,” Holbrook said. He liked his team’s more

NCAA from Page B1 December 1962 and fourth loss in five games. “I can’t remember that game,’’ Boeheim deadpanned Wednesday, face straight and arms crossed. “Just can’t remember.’’ Maybe so. But since that disappointing performance, Syracuse (28-9) has gone on a run, winning five of its last six games to reach the Big East tournament final and join Indiana (29-6), No. 2 Miami and No. 3 Marquette to form the only group of 1-4 seeds left in any NCAA region this year. It’s only the 15th time since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985 — and first since 2009 — that the four highest seeded teams advanced to the regional semifinals, according to STATS LLC. “That probably is a little surprising,’’ Indiana freshman guard Yogi Ferrell said. “It shows that we are all high-level programs, and all great teams, and we know how to win.’’ No Florida Gulf Coasts in this crowd, that’s for sure. This is a collection of college basketball’s big boys, with two teams from the Big East, and one each from the Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference. Three of the four have won the national title at least once, including Syracuse in 2003. That championship, Boeheim said, allowed him to finally move past his team’s loss to Indiana in the 1987 final — aka “The Keith Smart Game’’ — the last time these two schools met in men’s basketball. “When you lose a game like that, you really almost never get over it,’’ Boeheim said. “I got over it in 2003. I probably thought about it for those (16) years, most of the time. I never think about it anymore.’’ Syracuse will confront Indiana on Thursday with its 2-3 zone, typically tough for teams that aren’t used to seeing that sort of system. As Indiana coach Tom Crean put it: “The challenge never ceases.’’ “No one plays a 2-3 zone the whole 40 minutes. We’ve never seen that before,’’ said Ferrell, whose 146 assists (a 4.2 average) are the secondmost in history by an Indiana freshman, trailing only Isiah Thomas’ 159

aggressive approach against Charleston, including their swings with two strikes. Shortstop Joey Pankake, who said the hitters have worked this week on attacking in twostrike counts, is convinced they have the right frame of mind to avoid a repeat of the Arkansas series. “Obviously, that’s not how we wanted it to go,” Pankake said. “But we’ve got to bounce back, and we’ve got to be ready for this weekend. We’ve got to have a good attitude about it.” The Aggies (18-8, 5-1 SEC) are playing well after sweeping Georgia to start conference play and winning twoof-three from a Top 10 Ole Miss team on the road last

NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL Semifinals Today At The Verizon Center Washington Miami (29-6) vs. Marquette (25-8), 7:15 p.m. Indiana (29-6) vs. Syracuse (28-9), 30 minutes following Regional Championship Saturday Semifinal winners, TBA SOUTH REGIONAL Semifinals Friday At Cowboys Stadium Arlington, Texas Kansas (31-5) vs. Michigan (28-7), 7:37 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast (26-10) vs. Florida (287), 30 minutes following Regional Championship Sunday Semifinal winners, TBA MIDWEST REGIONAL Semifinals Friday At Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis Louisville (31-5) vs. Oregon (28-8), 7:15 p.m. Duke (29-5) vs. Michigan State (27-8), 30 minutes following Regional Championship Sunday Semifinal winners, TBA WEST REGIONAL Semifinals Today At The Staples CenterLos Angeles Arizona (27-7) vs. Ohio State (28-7), 7:47 p.m. Wichita State (28-8) vs. La Salle (24-9), 30 minutes following Regional Championship Saturday Semifinal winners, TBA

in 1979-80. “You may think that a pass is there, and it’s not there the next second. You may throw it and get a turnover,’’ Ferrell said. “Visually it’s going to be very tough to find those openings, but if we move well, we’ll be OK.’’ Indiana — which got a visit Thursday from Crean’s brother-in-law, Super Bowl champion coach John Harbaugh of the up-the-road Baltimore Ravens — was ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason poll and spent more weeks at the top spot than anyone else in 2012-13. The Hoosiers were led in scoring (16.7) and rebounding (8.0) by sophomore forward Cody Zeller. It’s junior guard Victor Oladipo, however, who is the contender for national player of the year honors. Oladipo averaged 13.6 points and 6.4 rebounds this season, was the Big Ten’s defensive player of the year and hit a 3-pointer with 14 seconds left to lift Indiana past Temple last weekend. Oladipo knows this week’s NCAA regional site well, having played at the arena while in high school at D.C.-area power DeMatha. “I’m going to have a lot of family and friends here, but at the same time, it’s a business trip. We’re here to be successful,’’ he said. “Yeah, I won (on this court) in the past,’’ Oladipo added. “But that has nothing to do with the future and the present.’’ Boeheim probably feels the same way — about Thursday’s site and opponent.

weekend. They feature solid starting pitching, a top closer in Jason Jester, excellent team speed with 46 steals, and one of the league’s best players in shortstop Mikey Reynolds (.426). Holbrook knows the series presents another test. But he preaches to his players to avoid the highs and lows by staying even-keeled and being prepared to deal with failure. They also know to avoid looking at those standings. “In the SEC, every team beats up on each other. We can’t worry about what other teams are doing,” Greiner said. “We’ve just got to worry about what we can do to put ourselves in a good position.”

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Very different views of religious faith, power BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH On the eve of Good Friday, two programs offer differing views on the nature of faith â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as different as their respective titles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus: Rise to Powerâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., National Geographic, TV-14) takes a three-hour look at how a religion based on the teachings of an obscure figure from a backward corner of the Roman-ruled world would, in just four centuries, become the official faith of that crumbling empire and the defining culture of Europe and much of the world in the succeeding two millennia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fall to Graceâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., HBO) also examines the relationship between religion and power. New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreeveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meteoric political rise came to an abrupt end in 2004 when a blackmailer forced him to admit to his wife, to his supporters and to the world that he was, in his words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a gay American.â&#x20AC;? His out-of-the-blue revelation and subsequent messy divorce reduced McGreevey to a tabloid punch line. The sight of his mortified wife at his valedictory press conference was among the images that would provide inspiration for the CBS drama â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Good Wife.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fallâ&#x20AC;? follows McGreevey as he tries to redefine himself. He left the Roman Catholic

Burt wants to celebrate the bar mitzvah he had been denied. â&#x20AC;˘ A gas tanker explosion fills the hospital beds on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anatomyâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., ABC, TV14). â&#x20AC;˘ A visit to the Guggenheim offers inspiration on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Project Runwayâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., Lifetime, TV-PG). â&#x20AC;˘ Doyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter is kidnapped on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scandalâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

Church to study at an Episcopal seminary, trained for the priesthood and now works as a counselor for addicted women in a New Jersey prison. No stranger to politicians, director Alexandra Pelosi (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journeys With Georgeâ&#x20AC;?) captures McGreevey as he walks the streets of Newark and the wards of institutions, greeting every stranger like an old friend. McGreevey admits that the talent for connection and the need for acceptance and adulation that drive a politician can also work for a pastor. Or lead to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downfall. He appears to have a genuine connection to the female prisoners and their struggles with drug addiction. And they, in turn, can relate to McGreeveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own story and his attempt to forge a meaningful second act.

Fans of George Clooney can watch him in the 1997 comic book adaptation â&#x20AC;&#x153;Batman & Robinâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., G4), the 2000 shipwreck epic â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Perfect Stormâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., IFC) or the 2000 adaptation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Odyssey,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Brother, Where Art Thou?â&#x20AC;? (10:45 p.m., IFC).

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NICOLE RAY Nicole “Buffie” Ray was born July 12, 1970, in Sumter County, to the late Lee and Estelle Ray Efferson. She departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was RAY educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Sumter High School Class of 1989 and Morris College Class of 1995 with a degree in business management. She worked for Radio Shack, Sears, and Verizon Wireless for many years. At the time of her passing, she was employed by Universal Benefits. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Precious memories will be cherished by her daughter, Niya J. Loveless of the home; sisters, Joyce Jones of Tampa, Fla., Debra (Leroy) Witherspoon and Windy (Joseph) Pugh, both of Sumter, and Vonda (Dion) Taylor of McDonough, Ga.; brothers, Herbert Ray and Kenneth Ray of Columbia; nephews, Jermaine (Melinda) Ray, Matthew Witherspoon and DJ Taylor; nieces, Stephanie Witherspoon, Tanya Reid, Jasmine Taylor, Aliyan, Otha Jones Jr., and Linda Jones; uncles, James Efferson of Missouri, Richard (Chris) Linton of Spark, Nev., and Zaccheus Linton of Florence; aunt, Daisy Potts of Newark, N.J.; great-aunt, Henrietta Davis of Roselle, N.J.; and a host of great-nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Ms. Ray will be placed in the church at noon Friday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem St., Sumter, with Pastor James Blassingame officiating, Pastor Allen S. Potts, eulogist, assisted by Minister Darrell King and Pastor Marquis Jackson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family is receiving friends at 238 Cedar Ave., 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. LAVINIA R. BROOKS Lavinia Richbow Brooks was born Nov. 6, 1928, in Horatio, to the late Bill Peggy Richbow and Essie Ellington Richbow. She departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Lavinia BROOKS was educated at Willow Grove School and graduated from Westbury School. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Willow Grove AME Church. After marriage, she became a member of Rafting Creek Baptist

Church and St. Michael AME Church. She retired from Sumter School District 17. She was married to the late Albert Brooks Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories: nine children, Essie Mae Blanding, Albert (Mattie) Brooks Jr., Calvin Peggy (Mosetta) Brooks, Theresa Balls, Shelly Brooks (John) Gadson, Jerline (Leroy) Holmes, Susan Lavinia (Tennie) Richburg, Sarah Earline (Charles) Howard and Timothy Rubin Brooks, all of Sumter; a very special grandson, Philip Napoleon Brooks of Charleston; a special niece, Anna Louise (Godfrey) Davis of New York, N.Y.; one brother-in-law, James Brooks; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Grant of Newport News, Va., and Rosa Lee Brooks and Elouise Brooks of Sumter; one aunt, Bernice Dinkins of Rembert; 40 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mrs. Brooks will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Friday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at noon Friday at Rafting Creek Baptist Church, 3680 S.C. 261 North, Rembert, with Pastor Melvin Mack officiating, assisted by the Rev. Sharon Boyd. Interment will follow in the Rafting Creek Church Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at 4980 Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield. 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.

BETTY B. HUBBARD Betty Benton Hubbard, 81, devoted wife of William “Bill” Hubbard, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 11, 1931, in Cerro Gordo, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Valery and Hettie Green Benton. Mrs. Hubbard was a member of First Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Happy Quilters, the Sassy but Classy Red Hat Girls Club, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15. Surviving are her husband of Sumter; two daughters, Stephanie Irick (Ron) of Ridgeville and Lisa Jacobs (Russell) of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Joshua Irick, Katie Irick, Veronica Jacobs and Tyler Jacobs; three brothers, V.J. Benton and Floyd Benton, both of Cerro Gordo, and Richard “Earl” Benton of Chadbourn, N.C.; two sisters, Louise Riley of Garner, N.C., and Sudie Williamson of Chadbourn. She was preceded in death by a brother, Buster Benton; a sister, Rachel Dubay; and two infant sisters. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Fri-

day at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Charles Clanton officiating. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151. Online condolences may be sent to www. sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

ESAU BRIGGS Esau Briggs was born in Summerton, a son of the late Edward and Annie Hampton Briggs. He died on March 26, 2013, in Baltimore, Md. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Baltimore. Chatman-Harris Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of arrangements. Courtesy announcement by Community Funeral Home of Sumter. BRENDA CANTY Brenda Canty, of 501 Railroad Ave., Pinewood, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 11, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie Kennedy Canty. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter. LEROY McGILL Leroy McGill, of 101½ Middle St., entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 13, 1936, he was a son of the late Rev. James S. and Minnie Maple McGill. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryle Ann Grice and Leola Hoskins Rogers, both of Long Island, N.Y.; two sisters, Ethel China of Sumter and Evangelist Shirley Holland of Philadelphia, Pa.; three grandchildren, Terria (Peter) Bradshaw, Reggie and Lenora Grice; five great-grandchildren, Tyreke, Tyrell, Tyrese, Nicholas and Tyqwan; and a host of other relatives. Viewing for Mr. McGill will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Community Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Ricks. Burial will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@ sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements. HENRY P. MARTIN Jr. Henry P. Martin Jr.

entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 22, 2013, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston. Born Nov. 28, 1973, in Sumter, he was a son of Henry P. Martin Sr. and the late Dorothy West Martin. A graduate of Furman High School, he attended Voorhees College, Denmark, and was employed by Porter Fabrication. He is survived by his father, Henry P. Martin Sr. of Rimini; two children, My’Kiera Shanice Martin and Rashawn Alexander Martin; his fiance’, Lesa Michelle Wilson; one sister, Karalene Robinson; three brothers, Keith (Wendy) Martin, Kelvin Martin and Henry Walker; three nieces, Joice, Whitney and Karlesa; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Martin will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Community Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Dinkins. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Pinewood. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his brother, Keith and Wendy Martin, 2517 Elliott Road, Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@ sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

DEBORAH P. BURKMIER DALZELL — Deborah Phillips Burkmier, 53, wife of Michael L. Burkmier, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of Rachel S. Geddings and the late Robert Phillips. She was formerly employed at the Shaw Air Force Base Post Office. She was an avid dog lover. Survivors include her husband of Dalzell; mother and stepfather, Larry Geddings of Sumter; a daughter, Felicia Byrd of Sumter; a son, Luke Ryan Lumley of Sumter; a stepson, Michael Joseph Burkmier of Sumter; two grandchildren, Wesley and Logan; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Numa and Elizabeth Strader of Ruffin, N.C.; brothers and sisters, Tammy Stevens (Gary) of Sumter, Danny Phillips (Debbie) of Sumter, Buck Ray (Ashley) of Lexington, Tina Palmer (Ryan) of Chesapeake, Va., and Bobby Phillips of Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved canine companions, Pica, Bella, Sky, Wolfie and Dixie. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Lynn Phillips; and her maternal grandfather, Elvin Strader. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her mother, 4050 Nazarene Church Road.

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Memorials may be made to the Sumter County Animal Control (checks made payable to: Sumter County), Attn: Rose, 1240 Winkles Road, Sumter, SC 29153; or to Bishopville Animal Rescue Krew “B.A.R.K.”, Attn: Cherlyn, 158 Johnson Pond Road, Bishopville, SC 29010, or checks may be dropped off at any First Citizen’s Bank. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

LOUISE WILSON Louise Wilson, 78, was called into her eternal rest on Friday, March 22, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born May 28, 1934, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Hattie Montgomery. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Louise was a graduate of Ebenezer High School, Dalzell, and Tuomey Hospital School of Nursing, Sumter. She was employed as a nurse with Tuomey Regional Medical Center for many years prior to her retirement. She was a caring person who enjoyed sharing with others. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, where she served as a lay speaker, a member of the PPR committee, stewardess board and the usher board. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Isaac Wilson; four sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, one aunt, three uncles and other family members. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, 1379 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, with the Rev. Bobby Shaw, pastor, eulogist. A wake service will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. today in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at noon. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mayesville. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main Street, Sumter. DAVID L. GOINGS David Lenoir Goings, 66, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Toumey Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Caiephes and Virginia Johnson Pinkney Goings. The family is receiving friends at the home of his brother, Harmon Pinkney, 527 Knightsbridge Road, Sumter. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced by Job’s Mortu-

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LEILA R. SURLES Leila Rachel Surles, 86, departed this earthly life on Friday, March 22, 2013, at the home of her daughter. Born Sept. 26, 1926, in Lee County, she was the eldest daughter of the late Bernie Harris. Leila received her education in the public school system of Lee County. She was employed by Shaw Cleaning Service of Shaw Air Force Base for many years. A devoted wife and mother, Leila was married to the late Robert Jennings, and she later married the late Charles Surles. Leila was a member of Greater St. Paul Non-Denominational Church, where she enjoyed singing with the senior choir for a number of years. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing and gardening. She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving sister, Dessie (Jasper) Davis of Sumter; her children, Janie (John) McKnight of Fayetteville, N.C., Omie Jean Jenkins, Willie Mae (Eddie) McMillan, Thomas (Wilhelmina) Jennings, Roberta (Charles) Colclough, Charles R. Jennings, Jackie Champagne and Brenda (Mike) Norris, all of Sumter; She also leaves to cherish her memory dearly, 37 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert June Jennings Jr.; and a daughter, Lucy Ann Jennings. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Harvin St., Sumter, with the Rev. Marion H. Newton, pastor, eulogist, Minister Napoleon Bradford presiding, assisted by Minister Edmond Hamilton. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of her daughter, Jackie Champagne, 34 Phillips St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. The funeral procession will leave at 1:30 p.m. from the home of her daughter. Flower bearers will be friends of the family. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Burial will be in Bishop W.T. English Memorial Park, 3735 Congruity Road, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@ sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web – www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. LEROY HANNIBLE BISHOPVILLE — Leroy “Pee Nut” Hannible, of 100 Hopkins Road, Bishopville, died March 26, 2013, at his residence. The family will receive friends at 1077 Wisacky Highway, Bishopville. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Square Deal Funeral Home of Bishopville.

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Sumter County Flea Mkt Hwy 378 E. 803-495-2281 500 tables. Sat. $8 free return Sun. STORE CLOSING Final Clearance. 50-80% off. 210 S. Main St. Hrs 11:00 - 6:00. 803-458-3673 470 Canvasback (Idlewild) Fri. Preview starting at 9 am & Sat. 6:30 am - 1 pm. Teen formals, Easter, pottery barn, shoes, kitchen, lamps, 1st Ed. books & more .

For Sale or Trade Turbo Ear Hearing Aid with charger (New) $25. Call 481-8878 before 8pm.

STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

Tree Doctor Call us for an appt. Free est. 7 days/week. Prune trees, remove trees, grind stumps, proper limbing & treatment. 803-773-8402.

PETS & ANIMALS

In the elections, Sumter County First Steps is seeking board members with a commitment to the education, healthy development, and well being of young children ages birth to five.

Int/Ext Painting, Pressure washing. 30 yrs exp. Ref. Quality work/free est. Call Bennie 468-7592

Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

The Sumter County First Partnership is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on its board of directors. Nominations may come from anyone in the county and should be mailed to Sumter County First Steps, Post Office Box 2331 Sumter, SC 29151 by 12 Noon on April 30, 2013. Nomination Forms may be obtained by calling 803.464.1224 or by e-mailing sumtercountyfirststeps@yahoo.com.

(A) Not more than two (2) persons from each of the following categories:

Help Wanted Full-Time

803-316-0128

Sumter County First Steps to School Readiness Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors

Sumter County First Steps is seeking nominations for individuals in the following areas who either reside or work in Sumter County.

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

Painting

Roofing

A Sale will be held at Sumter Self Storage, 731 Broad Street, 731 Broad St., Sumter S.C. on Saturday, Feb. 16th at 10:00 AM

Charles Brooks III/s 621 Cedrick James/s 916 Roxanne Solone/s 706-814 Laquan Davis/s 116

Daniel's Lawn Care •Tree removal/trim •Clean-up jobs •Mowing •Pinestraw Mulch 803-968-4185

We will be happy to change your ad if an error is made; however we are not responsible for errors after the first run day. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, refuse or cancel any ad at any time.

Livestock Baby chicks www.barnyardconservation.com

Call 803-410-3815

In Loving Memory William Wiley, Sr. Jan. 5, 1941 - March 28, 2012 Sadly submitted, Wife, Children & Brother

MERCHANDISE

BUSINESS SERVICES

Want to Buy Looking for a stump grinder in good condition. Call (803) 468-1946

Business Services NEED AN ERRAND RUN??? Call Gail at 803-464-8825. Very reasonable rates. Gail's Go For Service

Wanted Appliances: Washers, Dryers, Stoves & Refrig. Working or not. 803-968-4907

NEW - NEVER USED 5'5" x 9' wire mesh utility trailer w/ gate, $1,100. Call (803)983-9685. Want to buy chain link fence, yard furniture, dog pens, cars & trailers. Call Bobby at 983-5364 Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Stoves. Also new Gas stoves. Guaranteed. 803-464-5439 Evergreen Memorial Cemetery park, 3 plots & 2 vaults. Call 843-774-3947. Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 Thomasville Table w/6 chairs, two leafs. Showroom condition, $4,000 FIRM. Call 803-494-5708 Baby High Chair- Chrome tray and legs. Very sturdy and in good cond. $50 OBO. 803-469-2958 Hallicrafters Sky Champion S-20R Receiver $25.00. Call 803-494-4825

EMPLOYMENT

Farm Products

(B) Three (3) persons, each of whom is a parent of a pre-school child being served by First Steps programs.

Electrical Services

Help Wanted Full-Time

Fulton Town Electric, Service any electrical needs. Cert. Master Electrician, 938-3261/883-4607

Established Heating and Air Conditioning Company looking for an experienced HVAC service technician. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience, a valid driver's license, people skills, good personality and personal tools on hand. Great benefits offered and top pay! Apply in person Hatfield Heating & Air, 1640 Suber St. Sumter, SC

Bid Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Dabbs Fire Station (For Sumter Fire Department and Sumter County) Separate sealed bids for the construction of: Dabbs Fire Station per plans and specifications will be received by Sumter County in the County Council's Chamber located on the third floor of the Sumter County Administration Building, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, SC until 2:00 p.m. on May 2, 2013 there at said office opened and read aloud. To request a bid package contact Scott Bell, AIA, RS Bell Architects LLC, 3 Law Range, Sumter SC 29150 803 774-3025. A deposit of $150.00 is required per set of plans and specifications. The deposit is refundable upon return of the documents. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 18, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Sumter County Council's Chambers.

Home Improvements

SBC Construction Decks & Fences, Screen Porches, Sun Rooms, Flooring, Concrete, Top Soil, Water problems, Insulated Windows. Free Est. 795-6046 Concrete Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, etc. 803-934-6692 www.lgdirtbusters.com. Call today

Easter Bunny Special. 1-40 Round bales. Must sell, will talk about any reasonable offer.. 775-4391, 464-5960

Lawn Service

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

Newman's Lawn & Tree Service Mowing, hedge trimming, Spring clean-up, pinestraw, mulch bedding, tree removal. 803-316-0128

Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, etc or almost anything of value Call 983-5364

Assistant Manager Needed. Valid driver's license and automobile required. This is a Manager Trainee Position and a career opportunity that offers competitive salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible in 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at: World Finance 104 Capital way. Manning SC

Help Wanted Full-Time

First Care Medical Transport has full/part time Emt positions available. Contact Michelle 843-372-1656 Established Heating and Air Conditioning Company looking for an experienced sheet metal fabricator and installer. Employer needs to be experienced in sizing and installation for residential and light commercial work. Employer has to have a valid driver's license and personal tools on hand. Great benefits offered and top pay! Please send responses to P-Box 302 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Front desk person needed for busy office. Must have computer knowledge and be able to work well with the public. Duties include answering multiple phones, spreadsheets and receivable. Must be able to multi-tasks as this position includes working with several different divisions of the company. This is a full time position with benefits. Applicants will be seen by appointment only. Mail resumes to: PO Box 38, Manning, SC 29102. Applications will be taken through April 5, 2013. Certified Dental Assistant needed for fast paced dental office. Must love the joy & challenge of working with children. Excellent salary & benefits for the experienced professional. Please fax resume to: 803-934-9943.

Fun Job Travel the US. Call today, start work today. 18 yrs & over. Will train. No exp. Company pays transportation. Earn $400 wkly, commission based. Cash advance while in training in sunny Florida. Call Mrs. Berry 678-768-7470

Help Wanted Part-Time $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

Trucking Opportunities Driver Trainees Needed for McElroy Truck Lines Local CDL Training No Experience Needed Weekly Home Time Call Today 1-888-263-7364

Medical Help Wanted Full-time MA or CMA needed for busy Family Practice. Mon-Fri, hours vary. Must supply references. Fax to Attn: Clinical Mgr. (803)934-0877.

Work Wanted Need X-Tra $$$ Buy Wholesale $100 Min. Home & Body Oils, Oil Warmers, Bottles, More! 774-7823

RENTALS Unfurnished Homes 3BR 1.5 BA 1700 Sq Ft, Owner Financing with $5,000 Down Call 803 288-2934 **After Tax Special** 4270 Hickory 3BR/2BA $375/mo 195-Q Hoyt 2BR/1BA $325/mo 231 Clement 2BR/1BA $275/mo 195-G Hoyt 2BR/1BA $225/mo 237 Clement 2BR/1BA $275/mo (Deposit same as rent) Frederick & Associates, Inc 294 N. Bultman Dr. 803-938-5524

SOUTH FORGE 1 BEDROOM APTS. Water, stove & refrig. Call Linda at

(803) 494-8443 Income Restricted Equal Housing Opportunity Co.

Bill Horne, BIC

CONTRACTOR WANTED! For Routes In The

MANNING AREA. Earn Extra Income If you have good dependable transportation and a phone in your home and a desire to supplement your income,

COME BY & APPLY AT

41 N. Mill St. Manning, SC or 20 N. Magnolia St. Sumter, SC

CLASSIFIED ADS Will Go To Work For You! To Find Cash Buyers For Your Unused Items

MATCHING LARGE BATH TOWELS $4 Each 29 Progress St. - Sumter 775-8366 Ext. 37

HAND TOWELS

Store Hours 0RQ 6DW 9:30 - 5:00 Closed Sunday

WASHCLOTHS

$1.25 Each 50¢ Each

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FAMOUS WAREHOUSE SALE! SATURDAY, APRIL 6 8AM - 5PM

KING SIZE 300 THREAD COUNT SHEET SETS $20 Per Set

KITCHEN TOWELS 2 for $1.00

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Homes for Sale

3200+ sq ft brick home on Sunset Dr. Manning. Available now, 3 BR, Appliance included, 2 months deposit and 1 month rent in advance. Reference required call 803-473-0321 for more info.

RECREATION

Campers / RV's/ Motorhomes

3Br 1.5 Ba Fenced Yard On Orange St $495 Mo. Call 540-271-3353. Rent to own 2BR/1BA all appl. incl. C/H/A, water & sewer incl. $385/mo. Call 803-464-5757 Mobile Homes for rent. Section 8 OK. Call 803-773-8022.

3600 Dallas: Dalzell, 3BR, 2BA. Big Lot. Big storage & workshop. 1/2 ac lot. Financing Available. 775-4391, 464-5960 740 Colony Rd. 2 br, 1 ba brick home, immaculately clean, 21x24 insulated garage/work shop with electric & water. An additional 10x12 storage bldg. on approx. 1 ac. $75,000. 469-9381 / 481-3683

Convenient to Sumter/Shaw, large 2 br, 2 ba DW with all appliances, W/D, porch, carport, stocked fish pond on fenced 1.5 ac lot. Not suitable for small children due to pond being very deep. Large storage shed. $650 mo.+dep. No Pets. Call 983-8152 2BR 2Ba Mobile home off Panola Rd. between Pinewood & paxville $450 mo.843-884-0346 Iris Winds MHP: 3BR/2BA MH No pets. Ref/dep req'd, $500/mo. Call 803-775-6816, 803-460-9444 For Sale, 3Bed/2Bath, Land, $360/mo. 803-494-5090

411 N. Magnolia, renovated. C/H/A. Garage, workshop & shed. Commercial lot facing LaFayette. Fin Available. 775-4391/ 464-5960

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 494-8350 Scenic Lake. 2 Br/2Ba. & 3BR /2BA. No pets. Call between 9am 5pm: (803) 499-1500.

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

Renovated 1387 Raccoon Rd. 3BR/1.5BA. C/H/A 1,200sqft. Also has approx 2,200sqft, 4rm bldg. 1-4.5 acres available. Fin avail. 775-4391 464-5960.

2 Bd $350, Clean & in nice area. Call 803-840-5734

Manufactured Housing

Resort Rentals Ocean Lakes 2BR/2BA C/H/A Sleeps 8, near ocean, Call 803-773-2438

REAL ESTATE Homes for Sale

Country Living DWMH. 3BR/2BA 1 acre land. Asking $65,000. Call 803-566-1878. Iris Winds MHP,Sumter Immediate occupancy. 3BR MH. $25,900. Fin. avail. 803-460-9444, 800-996-9540, 803-775-6816 Blow Out Sale Pre-owned Manufactured Homes 2, 3, 4 Bedroom homes at wholesale prices. Call 803-614-1165

Tax Season is here! Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing.We have 2-3-4-5 bedroom homes. We have a layaway program. For more information call 843-389-4215.

1102 Manning Rd. 3BR/1BA, C /H/A renovated. Hardwood floors. Fenced Backyard. Easy Financing. 775-4391, 464-5960

Farms & Acreage For Sale By Owner 5 ac near Paxville. $19,900. Owner Financing. 803-427-3888.

Land & Lots for Sale Waterfront Lot Live Oak Subdivision (Dalzell) 5 acres $24,900 OBO Call 843-957-4752 5 MH lots left for sell, Dalzell. 2 home lots for sell Wedgefield Rd. Call Burch 803-720-4129. Recently renovated 2BR MH on 1/2 ac shady lot in Burgess Glen Park. C/H/A, 4643 Allene Dr. Close to Shaw Fin Avail. 775-4391 464-5960

Multiple lots for sale: Bush Lane, Spanish Moss Circle, Watermark Drive, Hwy 15 North. Call (803) 774-7208 for details.

CONTRACTOR WANTED! For Routes In The

ALCOLU & HWY 301

EARN EXTRA INCOME

If you have good dependable transportation and a phone in your home and a desire to supplement your income,

COME BY & APPLY AT

41 N. Mill St. Manning, SC or 20 N. Magnolia St. Sumter, SC

Tanglewood Plantation Hunting Club, Lynchburg looking for 3 good members. Contact Arthur 491-7665 for details.

Autos For Sale

2003 Ford Expedition XLT, Black/Tan Ext, Leather Int, TV, PW/PL, 3rd row, 130k miles. $6,000 OBO. 803-464-3526

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Hunting /

Mobile Home Rentals Beautiful large 4BR 2 Ba DW On Flamingo Rd $625 Mo. Call 540-271-3353

TRANSPORTATION

1989 Fleetwood Terry Resort Camper. Exc cond. $4,000 OBO. Call between 8am-6pm. 803-840-6249

We will arrange financing even if you have been turned down before. Loans available for no credit, bad credit, 1st Time Buyers & Bankruptcy buyers. No co-signers needed. Call Mr. Ashley Brown at 803-926-3235

1989 Z71 Chevy Silverado. Runs Good. $3,500 OBO. Call 803-305-8136

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