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Man pleads guilty to woman’s 2011 fatal stabbing BY JIM HILLEY (803) 774-1211 jim@theitem.com Christopher Heck, of Huntington, West Virginia, was sentenced to 35 years in prison Monday after pleading

guilty to the murder of Charlotte B. Altman moments before his trial in front of a circuit court judge was scheduled to start in Manning. Heck was initially arrested for driving under the influ-

ence by South Carolina Highway Patrol in Florence in November 2011. However, upon conducting a search of the vehicle, police discovered Altman’s identification and personal property. Though Altman’s address

was listed as Camden, police reportedly knew her father had lake property in Manning and contacted the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Department to check the property. Upon visiting the Beaver

Drive property, officers discovered the back door broken in and found the victim’s body inside, said Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett. An autopsy later

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Hearing on seized dogs’ future today Bonds set for suspects in raids BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com (803) 774-1201 All of the permanent pens at Sumter County Animal Control Shelter were full Monday as officials scrambled to find additional cages to hold the pit bull terriers seized during drug raids in the Rembert area this past weekend. Nine people were arrested during the series of early Saturday morning drug raids by deputies from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, working in concert with officers from Sumter Police Department and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. In total, law-enforcement officials seized nearly a quarter-million dollars’ worth of illegal drugs — primarily marijuana — as well as firearms, drug paraphernalia, vehicles and at least $40,000 in cash. Bond hearings were held

for those arrested during the operation. For some, those facing the fewest charges, bond was set as low as $5,000. For 36-yearold Rembert resident Kevin Lamont Loney, who faces nine separate charges, including drug trafficking and weapons charges, bond was denied. In total, the nine people charged face a total of 27 charges, primarily drug trafficking offenses, with more charges possible. Law-enforcement officials were prepared and armed with warrants for the drug activity on Saturday. However, reports indicate the 25 dogs, discovered at a residence in the 5600 block of Hines Road along with the pit investigators say was used to fight the animals, were an unexpected addition to the operations for investigators. While the raids began

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One of the dogs seized during drug raids in Rembert on Saturday struggles to stand at the Sumter County Animal Control Shelter on Monday. Officials said more than two dozen dogs, along with a pit for fighting the animals, were discovered at a residence in the 5600 block of Hines Road during the weekend raids. A pit bull terrier, right, stands in her cage over her two sleeping pups at the shelter on Monday. The dog was seized during the raids.

Deadline set for final penny tax project list BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 For the first time in the ongoing process to renew Sumter County’s penny sales tax, a deadline has been set for the final project list to be approved. As the six members of the new capital sales tax commission sat down for their first meeting Monday morning,

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Sumter County Council Chairman Larry Blanding told them council wants to vote on a completed list of projects by next month. “The commission was appointed in April, it’ll BLANDING meet in May, and we’d like to have our first vote (on the proposal) on June 10,” Blanding said.

The deadline would give county council two months to pass the project list in three readings, along with the formal wording of the ballot question, before a mid-August cutoff for putting the issue to voters. It also means the commission must review the suggestions of a previous committee and formulate a set list of proposals, along with dollar figures for each, in a matter of weeks.

DEATHS, B6 Frances R. Buyck Catherine Keen Nina Wilson Walter H. Monk Gladys Raynor

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The process could be hastened by the fact much of the groundwork has already been laid by a larger stakeholders’ committee that met for eight weeks in March and April to narrow the number of submitted proposals down to 28. “County council recognized that process would bring in as many ideas

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Hydrant flow testing Wednesday, Thursday The City of Sumter will perform fire hydrant flow tests on Kolb Road, Hodge Street, Perry Boulevard, Lorentz Drive, Sandspur Drive, Waterway Drive, Morris Way, Peppercorn Lane, Treetop Lane, Jensen Road, Edmunds Drive and Carriage Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Water customers in the surrounding area may experience temporary discolored water. Direct any questions or concerns to the City of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 436-2558.

Biker rally to attract tens of thousands MYRTLE BEACH — In an annual rite of spring on the South Carolina coast, the Harley-Davidson motorcycle rally is underway, and organizers said it is expected to attract about 125,000 bikers to the Myrtle Beach area. This year’s rally, the 75th, opened Monday and continues through May 19. It was 1940 when the Piedmont Harley-Davidson Dealers Association in North Carolina started the rally when Harley riders got together for several days on the Grand Strand and rode their bikes on the beach. The event is considered the nation’s second-oldest Harley rally. Laconia, New Hampshire, will hold its 91st rally next month. Some business owners along the Grand Strand say attendance at the South Carolina rally seems to be recovering to what it was six years ago, before the Myrtle Beach passed an ordinance requiring all riders to wear helmets in the city. That law was tossed out by the state Supreme Court because it conflicted with a state law allowing anyone older than 21 to ride without a helmet.

PET FIRST AID APP FEATURES • Convenient toggle between cat and dog content; • Simple step-by-step instructions to guide you through everyday emergencies; • Prepare and protect your pet’s health with advice on administering medication, time to say goodbye, behavioral help and how to act in a disaster situation; • Early warning sign check for preventive care; • Programmable veterinary contact number to be available when needed throughout the app; • Learn first aid steps for more than 25 common pet situations through a combination of text, video and images in addition to identifying common toxic substances; • Locate your nearest emergency vet hospital or pet-friendly hotels; • Respond to pet emergencies with “how to” videos for the common and stressful emergency situations inclusive of size-specific CPR techniques; and • Customize multiple pet profiles, and set veterinary appointments. Source: Redcross.org

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 The American Red Cross knows how important pets are to their families. “I went to a fire recently,” said Nancy Cataldo, executive director of the Sandhills Chapter of the American Red Cross, which is based in Sumter. “We went over to provide assistance to them, and they could not even talk to them because they were so distraught about their pets. They didn’t even want to deal with us until they found their cats and dogs.” The Red Cross recently added a Pet First Aid app to its collection that offers veterinary advice for common emergencies so that owners can care for animals until veterinarian assistance is available. “A lot of people consider pets to be family members,” Cataldo said. “I can see where this would be very helpful. You have these other apps to keep your family safe, so they’re trying to support the rest of the family by adding this particular app. History shows that people who do not evacuate during a disaster did not want to leave

their pets behind. This contains a resource to include pets in the emergency action plan.” One of her favorite parts of the app is the ability to create pet profiles that keep all the animal’s information, such as tag identification numbers and medications, in one database. “If you ever lose a dog or forgot a medication, it could be useful,” Cataldo said. “It took me probably two years to remember the medication my dog took every week. I would call the pharmacy for the prescription, they would ask ‘what is it,’ and I’d say, ‘I don’t know. You have to look it up.’” It can also store your veterinarian’s phone number. If you don’t have a veterinarian or are out of town, the app can locate an animal hospital or emergency pet care facilities. It also can help you find pet-friendly hotels. “After a fire, you would probably use it to call your vet or use it to take your animal to a hospital if the pet had any injuries of any sort,” Cataldo said. “Then you can use it to find a pet-friendly hotel.” The app does cost $1, but it’s a donation to the Red Cross, she said. For more information, visit redcross.org.

Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival Beau Williams sets out the many different craft beers that were offered for tasting at the Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival on Friday. The event was a fundraiser for Sumter Senior Services. PHOTO PROVIDED

Ship commandeered by slave thought found CHARLESTON — Archeologists think they have found the wreck of the Planter, the Confederate ship commandeered by the slave Robert Smalls, who turned it over to the Union during the Civil War. Researchers with the National Marine Sanctuary Program said artifacts that may be the Planter have been located near Cape Romain, northeast of Charleston. They plan to meet with reporters to discuss their findings today, the anniversary of the day in 1862 when Smalls seized the vessel. Smalls served in the South Carolina General Assembly, Congress and worked as a customs inspector after the war. The Planter wrecked in an 1876 storm. Much of its heavy equipment was salvaged at the time, but its exact location was lost to tides and time.

Local charities benefit from Midlands Gives Day BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803) 774-1250 The inaugural Midlands Gives Day raised nearly $705,000 for 150 nonprofits in nine counties. Five charities in the tricounty area received money from the 24-hour online giving challenge sponsored by Central Carolina Community Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties including Sumter, Clarendon and Lee. Of the five, the Sumter County Museum collected the most with $1,035. The

others are as follows: • YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc., based in Sumter — $750; • Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center, a Clarendon County battered women’s shelter — $665; • United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties — TURNQUIST $50; and • Lee County Adult Education — $50. “We are thrilled with the results of our first-ever Midlands Gives Day,” said JoAnn Turnquist, president and CEO of Central Caroli-

na Community Foundation, in a news release. “We asked our community to embrace this campaign, and they responded beyond our wildest dreams. Most importantly, we proved that when our community comes together as one, we can make great things happen. The true beneficiaries will be the 150 nonprofit organizations who serve thousands of folks across the Midlands every day.” Midlands Gives was part of a national day of giving called “Give Local America” and was a celebration of the centennial anniversary of the first community founda-

tion in the United States. A combined 5,186 gifts were received, totaling $704,932.23. The 150 nonprofits received additional money from the $90,000 sponsor-donated bonus pool through drawings and mini-challenges such as having the most unique donors in a certain period. Sandhills School raised the most money during Midlands Gives Day with contributions totaling $43,472, according to the news release, and PETS Inc. had the highest total number of donors with 351 eligible gifts made during the 24-hour challenge.

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Nurses pinned in ceremony at Sumter Opera House

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In a pinning ceremony at the Sumter Opera House on Thursday morning, the Central Carolina Technical College nursing program pinned 51 new nurses, 48 of which are seen above. Members of this year’s associate degree nursing class are, in alphabetical order, Caitlan E. Alsbrook, Jennifer P. Altomare, Pamela A. Anderson, Amber N. Ard, Douglas W. Baker, Estrella W. Baxter, Mandy L. Boatright, Shantoria T. Brown, Crystal L. Caudill, Crystal M. Davis, Tiffany A. Dixon, Melissa H. Donahue, James L. Eidson, Michelle D. Ezzelle, Kelleigh P. Flaherty, DeRell L. Ford, Shane A. Fuller, Ryan S. Green III, Jennifer B. Hall, Frances A. Hallman, Crystal L. Hatfield, Ashley N. Hylton, Bettina L. Johnson, Caitlin M. Kelly, Ashley W. Laird, Lauren R. LaRoque, Jessi L. Lawrence, Jesse L. Madaris, Dustin T. Mathis, Angela M. Matute, Megan E. McDaniel, Melissa C. McIntyre, Melba T. Parkin, Paula L. Pierre-Louis, Mary Ellen E. Powell, Tracy J. Price, Michael Privette, Tamara A. Reed, Kurtis W. Rodine, Karen P. Smith, Tracellar L. Smith, Sheila R. South, Miranda Spader, Stephanie M. Springfield, Samantha L. Steele, Tiffany C. Steward, Roslin D. Strong, Kristen N. Sublette, Melissa D. Thompson, Laverne V. Wilds and Joseph L. Young Jr. Turn to page A6 to see photos from CCTC’s graduation ceremonies.

Keep kids active this summer BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The final weeks of school are upon us, and soon youth in Sumter County will have a summer vacation filled with opportunities and possibilities. The last day of school in Sumter School District is June 5, but it’s important for students to stay active and involved during the COMING summer SATURDAY months. Check out The Michele Sumter Item’s Moses, Summertime with the guide for more Sumter information on Prevenlocal activities, tion Team events and and a preopportunities vention this summer. specialist for Sumter Behavioral Health Services, said organized activities throughout the summer can help students develop skills they can use in school and in their communities. “The Sumter Prevention Team strongly believes in the importance of keeping our youth active and involved throughout the summer,” Moses explained in an email. “Organized activities are a great way for our youth to learn teamwork, creativity, leadership and a variety of skills that will help them succeed both in school and in the community.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity a day. CDC statistics show that 11 percent of female youth and 24 percent of males in ninth to 12th grade actually engage in physical activity for 60 minutes a day. It’s just as important for students to nurture interests and hobbies they enjoy during the summer months. The Sumter Prevention Team put together a small summer activities guide to provide information for parents about possible programs that provide the opportunity for youth to stay active, involved and educationally stimulat-

ed. The following are a few:

SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP: 9 a.m. to noon, June 9-11. Ages 8-15. $45. Contact Coach Reggie Kennedy at (803) 351-0789 or email john.kennedy@ sumterschools.net.

AQUATIC CENTER: Swim camp for ages 6-12, July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 4-8. Cost for one week is $35, and cost for two weeks is $60. Swimming lessons are also offered from June 10 through the end of September. For one week the cost is $25, and for two weeks the cost is $40. The Aquatic Center will also offer a Junior Lifeguard Program for ages 11 to 14 every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 until the end of July. For more information, contact Peggy Kubula at (803) 7743998 or visit www.sumtersc. gov.

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE TEEN CENTER: A wide

variety of summer programs for military and DOD dependents only. For more information, call (803) 8952251. Youth programs will be available for children ages 5 to 18 years from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

TENNIS CAMP — PALMETTO TENNIS CENTER: The Palmetto Tennis Center will have tennis camp this summer. For more information, contact Sam Kiser at (803) 774-3969 or visit www. palmettotenniscenter.com.

SUMTER COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Summer programs will run from June 9 to July 18 for ages 6 to 17. Dates and times vary by location. The cost for the summer program is $10 per child per week, and lunch will be included. For more information, contact Latrell Chambers at (803) 436-2248 or visit www.sumtercountysc. org.

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Storm dumps wet snow, tornadoes in West, Midwest DENVER (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Much of Interstate 80 in southern Wyoming was closed Monday after a spring storm brought up to 3 feet of snow to the Rockies and severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to the Midwest. A flash flood watch was in effect for portions of Oklahoma and Arkansas, where more than 4 inches of rain was possible. Meanwhile, residents in eastern Nebraska were cleaning up from Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thunderstorms and twisters, which ripped roofs off homes and toppled buildings but caused no major injuries. People in the western Panhandle woke up to a blanket of heavy, wet snow. In Wyoming, a 180-mile stretch of I-80 was closed between the Nebraska state line and Rawlins. An additional 200 miles of eastbound I-80 between the Utah state line and Rawlins also were closed because of snow and blowing snow. Truck stops in southeastern Wyoming were full of stranded truckers.

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Brian Pryor clears snow from the tree limbs in front of his home on University Hill in Boulder, Colo., on Monday. A spring storm that has brought over a foot of snow to parts of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska and thunderstorms and tornadoes to the Midwest was slowing down travelers and left some without power Monday morning. In Colorado, the snow that began falling on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day caused some power outages as it weighed down

newly greening trees. Among those affected by the outages was Denver International Airport,

where some escalators and elevators temporarily stalled Monday morning. Airport spokeswoman Julie Smith said a backup generator spared the airport any major problems. At least 27 arriving and departing flights were canceled because of the weather, but Smith said there were no major delays. Crews were working overnight to de-ice runways. The lingering snow slowed down Monday morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commute in the Denver area, but driving conditions were worse in the mountains. The weather appears to be to blame for at least one fatal crash Sunday on U.S. 285 southwest of Denver. The highway was one of the worst for wrecks in the storm. Two law-enforcement cruisers were also hit along the road in less than an hour responding to other crashes. In Nebraska, officials said the storms damaged homes and businesses in or near Sutton, Garland, Cordova and Daykin, knocking out power. Parts of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa were hit by strong thunderstorms and hail, which also caused some power outages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;May snow certainly isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unheard of here in Colorado, even down in the Denver metro area,â&#x20AC;? said David Barjenbruch, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Boulder.

The doctor will see you now via webcam, smartphone WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mark Matulaitis holds out his arms so the Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist can check his tremors. But this is no doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office: Matulaitis sits in his rural Maryland home as a neurologist a few hundred miles away examines him via the camera in his laptop. Welcome to the virtual house call, the latest twist on telemedicine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasingly getting attention as a way to conveniently diagnose simple maladies, such as whether that runny nose and cough is a cold or the flu. One company even offers a smartphone app that lets tech-savvy consumers connect to a doctor for $49 a visit. Now patient groups and technology advocates are pushing to expand the digital care to people with complex chronic diseases that make a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip more than just an

inconvenience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we provide care to people wherever they are?â&#x20AC;? asked Dr. Ray Dorsey, a neurologist at the University of Rochester Medical Center who is leading a national study of video visits for Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients and sees broader appeal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think of taking your mom with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to a big, urban medical center. Just getting through the parking lot, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re disoriented,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the standard of care, but is it what we should be doing?â&#x20AC;? Among the hurdles: While Medicare covers some forms of telehealth, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t typically pay for in-home video exams. Plus, doctors who practice by video chat must be licensed in whatever states their long-distance patients live. Some states restrict the kind of care and prescribing

available via telemedicine. About 40 percent of Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a specialist, in part because they live too far away, even though research suggests those who do fare better, according to the Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Action Network. When Matulaitis first was diagnosed in 2011, his wife had to take a day off work to drive him more than two hours to a Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clinic. Once he was stabilized on medication, Dorsey enrolled the Salisbury, Maryland, man in a pilot study of video house calls. Setup was simple: The doctor emailed a link to video software designed for patient privacy. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thrilled with the care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the same as if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever done Facetime on an iPhone,â&#x20AC;? explained Matulaitis, 59, who continues his virtual checkups with Dorsey a few times a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It allows

the doctor to see the patient at a point where they are at their best.â&#x20AC;? Telemedicine is broader than a Skype-like doctor visit. For years, doctors have delivered different forms of care remotely, from the old-fashioned phone call to at-home monitors that measure someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood pressure and beam the information to a clinic. Hospitals routinely set up on-site video consultations

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Central Carolina Technical College 2014 graduation ceremonies

entral Carolina Technical College held two commencement ceremonies May 9 at Sumter County Civic Center to accommodate more than 500 graduates.

The first ceremony was held at 10 a.m. and was for students graduating from business and public service programs. Chris Hall, CCTC academic program manager and instructor for criminal justice technology, delivered the keynote address. Hall was recently honored as the 2014 South Carolina Governor’s Professor of the Year for two-year public and independent colleges in the state. The second ceremony was held at 3 p.m. and was for students graduating from general education, health sciences and industrial and engineering technology programs. Joshua Castleberry, CCTC academic program manager and instructor for environmental engineering technology, delivered the keynote address. Castleberry was honored last year as the 2013 South Carolina Governor’s Professor of the Year for the two-year public and independent colleges in the state.

Central Carolina nursing instructor Connie Houser, above left, was honored during the ceremony as this year’s recipient of the E.C. “Red” Kneece Teaching Excellence Award. Here, Houser is congratulated by David Watson, vice president for academic affairs. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Central Carolina Technical College graduates wait their turn to take the stage during Friday’s commencement ceremonies.

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2 arrested in Lexington shooting death PELION — Two men who investigators said shot and killed a Lexington County man during a transaction that began on Craigslist have been charged with murder. Deputies said 22-year-old Justin Antonio Butler was arrested Friday at the Muscle Shoals, Alabama, complex where he lives. Twenty-sixyear-old Terry Renee McClure was already in jail in Fairfield, California, when South Carolina authorities put a detainer on him. Lexington County Sheriff James Metts said the suspects arranged to meet 29-year-old Tycus Metricus Toland and 33-year-old Vonkeith Toland to buy a car outside a Pelion home April 26. Metts said when the four men arrived at the home, the suspects shot the brothers. Tycus Toland died at the scene. Vonkeith Toland was hospitalized Monday in critical condition.

CCTC Area Commission chairman J. Mac Summers, left, congratulates graduates.

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Insurgents declare independence for east Ukraine areas DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine declared independence Monday for the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and those in Donetsk even asked to join Russia — a day after holding a hastily arranged vote that Ukraine’s government and its western allies said violated international law. The Kremlin had no immediate response Monday to the annexation request but issued a statement earlier that urged Ukraine’s government in Kiev to hold talks with the pro-Russia insurgents in the east. Organizers said 89 percent of those who cast ballots Sunday in the Donetsk region and about 96 percent of those who turned out in Luhansk voted for sovereignty for the sprawling areas along Russia’s border that form Ukraine’s industrial heartland. Donetsk has about 4.4 million people, and Luhansk has 2.2 million. The insurgents said turnout topped 70 percent, but with no international election monitors around, it was impossible to confirm such claims. Luhansk spokesman Vasily Nikitin also said the Luhansk region will not vote in Ukraine’s May 25 presidential election. Ukraine’s central government and the West have completely rejected Sunday’s insurgent vote and accused Moscow of fomenting weeks of unrest in eastern Ukraine in a possible attempt to grab more land after annexing Crimea in March — accusations that Russia has denied. “The farce, which terrorists call the referendum, will have no legal consequences except the criminal responsibility for its organizers,” Ukraine’s acting President Oleksandr Turchynov said in a statement. The interim government in Kiev had been hoping the presidential vote would unify the country be-

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Pro-Russian people applaud insurgent leader Denis Pushilin after his speech at barricades in front of a regional administration building that was seized by pro-Russian activists in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, on Monday. The referendum balloting Sunday in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which together have 6.5 million people, was condemned as a sham and a violation of international law by Kiev’s interim government and other western powers. hind a new, democratically chosen leadership. Ukraine’s crisis could grow even worse if regions start rejecting the presidential vote. In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s office voiced hope that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe could help broker talks between the central government and the two provinces. The cautious stance — which contrasted with Russia’s quick annexation of Crimea after a sepa-

ratist vote there — appeared to show Russia favoring a negotiated solution to what has become the worst crisis between Russia and the West since the Cold War. “The practical implementation of the referendum results should proceed in a civilized way without any throwbacks to violence through a dialogue between representatives of Kiev, Donetsk and Luhansk,” the Kremlin said.

Coaches, pilot remembered after Friday balloon crash RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The two University of Richmond basketball coaches killed in a hot-air balloon crash were a beloved longtime assistant who was part of one of the most revered moments in the program’s history and a woman who was hardly out of college and always cheerful and willing to help. The pilot, Daniel T. Kirk, was also killed when the balloon drifted into a power line and burst into flames Friday. He had 20 years of flying experience and was affectionately known as “Capt. Kirk.” At the university’s graduation Sunday, a moment of silence was held for the coaches — director of basketball operations Natalie Lewis and associate head coach Ginny Doyle. As a senior for the Spiders,

Doyle set an NCAA record — for men or women — by making 66 consecutive free throws, an accomplishment that earned her dubious recognition from CBS college basketball analyst Billy Packer. Packer, an 81.9 percent freethrow shooter at Wake Forest, scoffed at the record on air and noted that women use a slightly smaller ball, which in his mind made it less impressive. Hearing that Packer was going to be in Richmond on another matter, the school invited him to come shoot against Doyle, and about 1,200 fans watched the duel at the Robins Center on Feb. 2, 1992. It was no contest: Doyle, using a men’s ball, made 20 of 20, with only two of them touching the rim. Packer, to the delight of the crowd,

missed eight of his 20 attempts. Her record has since been broken, but years later her foul shooting, as well as her love of the game and her players, remained on display, according to Robert Fish, a Richmond alum who also has called women’s games on radio. Doyle, 44, was hired by Bob Foley at Richmond in 1999 and stayed on through a couple of coaching changes. Lewis was a four-year letter-winner in swimming who just completed her second season with the basketball program. Her job required organization skills as she made travel, hotel and bus arrangements for the team, planned for meals and handled day-to-day basketball business. In the grind of a season,

broadcaster Matt Smith said, she was a shining light, too. Kirk, of Delaware, was known by fellow pilots as “Capt. Kirk,” the hammy commander of the USS Enterprise on the TV series “Star Trek.” Steve Hoffmann, who said he taught Kirk to fly and built the balloon he was piloting, called him “one of the nicest guys in the world” and a con-

summate professional. “He was not a hot dog, not a risk taker,” Hoffmann said. “It’s so unbelievable that everyone’s in shock.” The balloon was among 13 that lifted off Friday on a preview night for the Mid-Atlantic Balloon Festival when it drifted into a power line, burst into flames and fell into a heavily wooded area about 25 miles north of Richmond.

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Police add texting to crisis negotiation arsenal (AP) — The suspect in a gas station robbery and 100 mph chase kept pointing his handgun to his head, and police negotiator Andres Wells was doing all he could to keep the man from committing suicide. But he kept cutting Wells’ phone calls short. Then, about 10 minutes after the last hang up, Wells’ cellphone chimed. It was a text — from the suspect. “Please call Amie,” the message said, followed by the number of the man’s girlfriend. Wells was taken aback. In three years as a negotiator with the Kalamazoo, Michigan, police, he’d always relied on spoken give-and-take, taking cues from a person’s tone of voice, the inflections, emotions. He’d never thought about negotiating via text. “It had never even been brought up at one of our training,” Wells recalled of the 2011 case. With 6 billion text messages exchanged daily in the U.S. alone, law enforcement officers are increasingly being called upon to defuse violent, unpredictable situations through the typed word. Experts say it’s happened enough in the last five years to warrant new, specialized training. But in Wells’ case, he had to adapt on the fly. “What do you want me to tell her?” he texted back. “The truth,” suspect Jesse Cook wrote. While Wells ordinarily would rely on a skill called “active listening,” he couldn’t hear Cook’s voice. Cook couldn’t hear his. Was he yelling? Crying? “It’s not the preferred method of communication in a crisis, but if it’s the only way that we have, then we’ll engage,” said New York State Police spokeswoman Darcy Wells. Outside Buffalo, New York, in March, a suspect who’d shot at Erie County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a domestic call was carrying on text exchanges with several relatives when law enforcement negotiators got involved in the electronic conversations, eventually persuading him to surrender. “He didn’t want to talk as much as he wanted to text,” Sheriff’s Capt. Gregory Savage said. “It wasn’t part of the training I got when I went through the crisis negotiator school put on by the FBI, but it’s something that they are incorporating into any new training.” Red Bank, Tennessee, Police Chief Tim Christol includes texting in his sessions and has

published articles on the topic. Besides adrenaline rendering negotiators all thumbs on a miniature keypad, Christol said, many of the typical skills officers employ to get people talking don’t always translate, things such as emotional labeling — telling someone “I hear sadness” or “You sound angry.” “We’re losing those verbal cues that we want to listen to to help us decide where this person is — if they’re manic at the time, if they’re in a state of depression,” Christol said. “Words are only 7 percent of communication.” In Kalamazoo, Wells used Cook’s text about telling his girlfriend the truth as a way to show empathy and build trust. He texted that he understood the unemployed veteran was trying to provide for his girlfriend and daughter when he robbed the gas station. There was no response. A minute later, Wells typed again, determined to keep the communication going. “This doesn’t have to go down like this.” Again, nothing. “Do you need anything? Water? Food?” Wells tried after another minute.

Sgt. Andres Wells of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, seen on May 6, successfully used text messaging to negotiate with a suicidal robbery suspect during a 2011 standoff. With 6 billion text messages exchanged daily in the United States, texting is becoming a more frequent part of police crisis negotiations. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finally, a reply. “Water,” Cook wrote. “As soon as he wrote water, I thought, ‘OK, I can work with this,’” Wells recalled later. “We’ll get something figured out.” Wells asked Cook to roll down his window so an officer could toss a bottle of water into his SUV, which was disabled by tire-popping spikes laid by police. “This guy throws like a girl,”

Wells texted, fishing for Cook’s state of mind. “Thanks. He does throw like a girl,” Cook wrote afterward. Then a smiley face. It was the cue Wells had been waiting for, proof Cook had relaxed enough to perhaps resume talking by phone, which had been the goal all along. Looking back, Wells said having someone’s responses in text form could be beneficial during

negotiations, providing a chance to show them to a relative or another negotiator for guidance. But the negatives, including the potential to be misunderstood and absence of emotion and real-time give-and-take, outweigh the benefits, he said. “Can I call u?” Wells then asked Cook. “OK,” Cook replied. He surrendered 15 minutes later.

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PLEA DEAL FROM PAGE A1 showed she had been stabbed to death. Third Judicial Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III said Altman’s family members wished to avoid reliving the trauma of her death during a trial and were willing to accept the plea deal. “We worked to make the family as comfortable as possible,” Finney said. “He (Heck) was 28 at the time, hooked on drugs and had no prior record. We were amenable to a plea bargain, and it worked out for all parties,” he said. Finney said the deal requires Heck to serve the entire 35 years in prison. As part of the plea agreement, Heck also admitted to burglary in the first-degree charges. Investigators think Heck acted alone in committing the crime. Finney said Heck’s trial had been scheduled to start Monday, and potential jurors had been called when Heck accepted the plea bargain.

DOGS FROM PAGE A1 shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday, after finding the animals, investigators went back to a judge to get another search warrant to seize the dogs. Many of the animals taken to the animal control shelter have obvious physical ailments. Several of the animals are malnourished, some are barely able to stand, and many of them are covered in the scars often associated with illegal dog fighting. The animals are being considered

evidence at this time, and Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said a hearing will be held today to determine their fate. However, the future for these animals is bleak, at best, because dogs kept in conditions described by law enforcement and trained to fight are almost always considered unadoptable. While in their individual cages Monday, the animals were calm and appeared playful. However, on several occasions when one would be removed from its cage and walked past other dogs, the snarling and barking coming

COLUMBIA (AP) — A oneyear extension of South Carolina’s first private school tuition program appears to be coasting through the budget process this election year after a decade of GOP infighting. The program limited to children with disabilities didn’t take effect until January and faced extinction after a single semester without legislative action. But legislators are on track to extend it as part of their spending plans for the fiscal year starting July 1. Both the House plan and

Senate Finance proposal maintain an $8 million cap on the total tax credits that donors can claim and a $10,000 limit on the tuition scholarship an eligible special-needs student can receive. Senators continue floor debate on their budget plan this week. As of Monday, $6.8 million in dollar-for-dollar credits on state income taxes were still available for 2014 filings, according to the state Department of Revenue. Unlike in previous years, the idea of using tax credits to help parents pay private

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FROM PAGE A1 as possible, and the best ones would go to the top,” county attorney Johnathan Bryan told the commission. “A lot of projects were weeded out that were not going to make the cut.” A renewed penny sales tax is projected to raise more than $75 million if collected during the full seven-year period allowed by law, but the commission could decide to impose the tax for a shorter period, depending on which projects it ultimately approves. “You could decide to go three, five or seven years, but it must be an odd number,” Bryan said. “The longer it goes, of course, the more revenue you collect, and the more projects you can do.” If approved by voters, the new penny tax will take effect in 2016, when the current Penny for Progress tax expires. The tax must be spent on the county’s capital needs, mainly building and infrastructure projects. After a quick introductory session, commissioners met for more than an hour in a closed executive session, reviewing the stakeholders’ proposals and hearing presentations from county and city officials. When open session resumed, members agreed to meet again next Monday, after electing Bob Smith as the group’s chairman and Earl Wilson as vice chairman. “This was just the start. We were updated on all the previous work of the committee,” said Smith, a banker who also chairs the board of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, after the meeting. “I’m excited to get started. It’s been a good process, and we’re

from the animals alluded to their recent past. Meanwhile, the number of animals in county control continued to grow Monday, as one of the female terriers, clearly malnourished, her backbone all but visible under her thin skin, gave birth to six puppies while in custody. Officials at the animal control center said they hope the new mother — who they say appears only to be about six months old herself — will have enough strength to eat and be able to produce the milk her newborn puppies will need.

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The six members of the new penny tax commission held their first meeting on Monday. Chosen to represent the county and its municipalities, the group is tasked with approving the final list of new penny-tax projects to be approved by voters in November. From left are L’ara McAlister, the Rev. Marion Newton, Nancy Williams, Will Holmes, Bob Smith and Earl Wilson.

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eager to attack these projects.” Other members of the commission are Will Holmes, L’ara McAlister, the Rev. Marion Newton and Nancy Williams. Half of the commission was appointed

by Sumter County Council and the other half by the county’s municipalities. Two, Holmes and Wilson, were appointed by Sumter City Council, while Nancy Williams represents Mayesville Town Council.

tuition hasn’t been hotly debated. The limited pilot approved in the budget last year represented advocates’ first victory after a decade of unsuccessful attempts. House and Senate debates led to mud-slinging GOP primaries against those who voted “no.” Since January, the state has certified five nonprofits to receive donations and grant scholarships. Even some of the staunchest advocates didn’t lobby for an expansion next school year. “We want to show this works. That could take some

time,” said Neil Mellen of Access Opportunity South Carolina, which is coordinating with all but one of the nonprofits. He was formerly spokesman for South Carolinians for Responsible Government, a main player in the tax-credit push. The number of scholarships awarded so far is unclear. Mellen estimates dozens among the four that work with his group. They include a nonprofit the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston created to help with tuition to Catholic schools across the state.

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Summer silliness begins with improv-comedy ‘Riot’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH The best spy thriller of the week isn’t “24” or “The Blacklist,” but “The United States of Secrets,” a two-part “Frontline” (9 p.m., PBS, check local listing) survey history and investigation. Part one begins with the decision of Edward Snowden to leak thousands of secret NSA documents to journalists, and traces the history of the government surveillance program that inspired him to become a whistle-blower to some and a traitor to others. Part two, airing next Tuesday, traces the long, covert relationship between Silicon Valley and the government’s national security apparatus. The fascinating and baffling aspect of this comprehensive survey is the fact that the security climate of the post-9/11 era coincided with an Internetdriven culture of “shared” information. How do we monitor, curtail and/or punish the government’s criminal violation of privacy when our relationship with Google, Amazon, Facebook and other entities is predicated on the surrender of that same information? • On a night when many TV series are closing up shop, Fox launches the first new show of the summer silly season. The improv-comedy showcase “Riot” (9 p.m., TV-PG) invites comparison to any number of other series. Let’s just call it “Whose Line is it Anyway?” meets “Wipeout” on a slanted stage. “Riot” invites comics and special guests (Steve Carell and Andy Buckley, tonight) to improvise sketches from scenarios thrown at them on the spot. Many of them take place on a special stage set at a 22-degree angle. That’s a rather steep incline. The camera adjusts to show the floor on the level and the actors at a tilt, giving the shenanigans an old-fashioned silent movie, slapstick feel. Other sketches take place in utter darkness, captured with night-vision photography. And still more take place under the shadow of a looming wrecking ball that threatens to push the performers offstage at any random moment. As you can surmise, the accent is on physical prowess, pratfalls and pranks. This deviates from “Whose Line,” where clever creativity is king. And unlike “Wipeout,” there are no ordinary players and families to root for.

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Guest star and executive producer Steve Carell, left, joins Meryl Hathaway, center, and Rob Gleeson, right, in a game in the series premiere of “RIOT” airing at 9 p.m. today on FOX. Australian comedian Rove McManus hosts. Upcoming guests include Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines, David Arquette, Chris Kattan, Mayim Bialik, Nicole Sullivan, Will Sasso, Michael Ian Black and Andy Dick.

TONIGHT’S SEASON FINALES • Fire breaks out on a secret

ship housing terror suspects on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Rachel has an unsettling run-in with a mercurial TV star on “Glee” (8 p.m., Fox, TV14). • Coulson and crew wage war with Garrett and Hydra on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (8 p.m., ABC, TVPG). • The baby’s due date nears

on “The Originals” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14). • The team uncovers a submarine cocaine-smuggling operation on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Murray revisits his glory days on “The Goldbergs” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • Pencils down on “Jim Henson’s Creature Shop” (9 p.m., Syfy). • Mother’s Day gets complicated on “Trophy Wife” (9:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • The team struggles to keep Samaritan offline on “Person of Interest” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • Severide is shaken by a prep school blaze on “Chicago Fire” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • “Celebrity Wife Swap” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) invites Angie Everhart and Pat and Gina Neely.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • “Surviving the Kill Zone” (8 p.m., Animal Planet) examines efforts to save endangered African species. • “Nick News With Linda Ellerbee” (8 p.m., Nick) discusses peer pressure.

• Will offers Sam a safe haven on “About a Boy” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). • Sometimes friendship is not enough on “Growing Up Fisher” (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). • Molly goes against her better judgment on “Fargo” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

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he First Amendment won one last week before the Supreme Court of the United States — by one vote. The close vote in the case brought to mind the old story about the corporate board of directors that approved a resolution wishing its CEO a speedy and complete recovery from his heart attack — by a vote of 9 to 8. This should have been a simple case and the outcome obvious from the start. But before the justices could do the right thing in a free country, they had to go through an intense and protracted debate. Only then did they uphold the First (and most basic) Amendment, the one that both protects the free exercise of religion and prohibits the government from establishing a religion of its own. But it took the closest of votes for the court to reach that self-evident conclusion and agree that, yes, people should be allowed to pray as they wished before meetings of a town council in Greece, New York. That’s the perilous legal status of free speech, and freedom of religion, in 2014 America. The only surprise here was that a court, which begins its every session with a prayer, “God save the United States and this honorable court,” should have had any trouble reaching such a decision. But the four dissenters in this case objected mightily to the court’s conclusion. To quote the dissenting opinion of Her Honor Elena Kagan, letting folks pray as they wish — rather than utter some safe, government-approved, generically nonsectarian prayer that wouldn’t offend anybody — would violate the Constitution’s ban on government’s establishing a religion. Paul Yes, that’s the same Constitution Greenberg which ends by noting that it was written and approved “by the Unanimous Consent of the States present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven. ...” Delicious. For connoisseurs of irony, the dissenting opinions in this case are a veritable banquet. Anthony M. Kennedy, who has succeeded Sandra Day O’Connor as the court’s swing vote, gave short shrift to “reasoning” like Justice Kagan’s, noting that “government may not seek to define permissible categories of religious speech. Once it invites prayer into the public sphere, government must permit a prayer giver to address his or her own God or gods as conscience dictates, unfettered by what an administrator or judge considers to be nonsectarian.” Amen. Mr. Justice Kennedy seems to be under the impression that he is living in a free country, and that freedom of speech does not stop where freedom of religion begins. In short, government has no business putting words in a citizen’s mouth, whether he is delivering a political opinion or a prayer. In either case, let freedom ring. That’s the genius of the First Amendment, which is all of a piece. It makes no exception to freedom of speech if it’s religious speech, which can no more be censored in this country than any other kind, thank God. And the result has been a great success. Thanks to the First Amendment, this country has nurtured one of the most religiously fervent yet religiously tolerant societies in the world. We’ve been able to achieve that feat because courts and legislatures have kept their hands off religion — rather than decree just how much of it to allow. A Frenchman named de Tocqueville, the eloquent observer and analyst of “Democracy in America,” which was the title of his still highly relevant study of that subject back in the 1830s, noted that both “the spirit of liberty” and the “spirit of religion” have not only co-existed in this New World but thrived in conjunction with each other. Because each has kept a respectful distance from the other. But in Europe, where church and state were joined, they became bitter antagonists — and their mutual enmity a threat to the public peace. Which is why each should leave the other very much alone. It’s also why the Supreme Court of the United States shouldn’t be vetting the prayers offered by citizens before a town council meeting in upstate New York, and deciding which are constitutionally kosher and which aren’t, like some kind of secular sanhedrin. Talk about an unholy spectacle. The innocent citizens offering those prayers aren’t public officials setting down the law or speaking for the State. Indeed, they may be speaking to it as well as to their own God, and they have every right, even duty, to speak as their own conscience dictates. If their prayer, their free exercise of religion, offends others, there’s another part of the First Amendment that would seem to cover that eventuality, even probability, in a free country. It’s the part of the amendment that guarantees freedom of speech and of the press. Those who object to the contents of a prayer offered at a public meeting, or even to a prayer’s being offered at all, can express their objections in public, too. By making a statement of their own, or writing a letter to the editor, rather than trying to gag the rest of us. It’s the American way. Let everybody have their say — and their own prayers. This is called tolerance, and it’s the mark of a society that is both free and stable. No society ever prospered by suppressing either different opinions or different prayers. However tempted the Supreme Court of the United States may be to decide which prayers are acceptable and which aren’t, it is a temptation no court — or any other political body — should yield to in a free society. Which is why this week’s decision upholding the First Amendment, even if only by one vote, is a decision to cheer. Paul Greenberg is the Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial page editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

COMMENTARY

Demographics not a single political direction

emography is destiny, we are often told, and rightly — up to a point. The American electorate is made up of multiple identifiable segments, defined in various ways, by race and ethnicity, by age cohort, by region and religiosity (or lack thereof), by economic status and interest. Over time, some segments become larger and some smaller. Some prove to be politically crucial, given the political alignments of the time. Others become irrelevant as they lose cohesion and identity. From the results of the 2008 presidential election, many pundits prophesied a bleak future for the Republican Party, and not implausibly. The exit poll showed that President Obama carried by overwhelming margins two demographic segments that were bound to become a larger share of the electorate over time. He carried Hispanics 67 to 31 percent, despite Republican opponent John McCain’s support of comprehensive immigration legislation. Obama carried voters under 30 — the so-called Millennial Generation — by 66 to 32 percent. But over time, Democrats’ hold on these groups has weakened. In Gallup polls, Obama’s job approval among Hispanics declined from 75 percent in 2012 to 52 percent in 2013 and among Millennials from 61 percent in 2012 to 46 percent in 2013. The recent Harvard Institute of Politics poll of Millennials showed Democrats with a big party identification edge among those over 25 but ahead of Republicans by only 41 to 38 percent among those 18 to 20. The older Millennials came of political age during the late George W. Bush years and were transfixed by the glamor of candidate Obama in 2008. The younger Millennials are coming of political age in the middle Obama years and are plainly less enchanted and open to the other party. There are other rifts in

what some saw as the emerging eternal Democratic majority. National Journal’s astute analyst, Ronald Brownstein, often contrasts whites and nonwhites, but nonwhites are not a single homogeneous group. Hispanics usually tend to vote more like whites than blacks, with high-income Hispanics trending Republican. When California Democrats tried to use their legislative supermajorities to put on a ballot proposition repealing the state’s ban on racial discrimination in state college and uniMichael versity admisBarone sions, AsianAmerican legislators withdrew their support. They had been getting hundreds of calls from parents concerned about their kids’ chances to get into Berkeley and UCLA. Campus-based Asian activists maintained solidarity with their fellow “people of color.” Asian parents with their families’ futures at stake saw things differently. Union members were long a key Democratic constituency. But there are increasing splits between unions representing public sector and private sector employees. In New Jersey, Democrats with private sector union backgrounds have backed Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s fiscal reforms. In Nevada, the state AFLCIO is opposing the teacher unions’ drive for more than doubling the business tax to pay for education spending. On the national level, Laborers International Union president Terry O’Sullivan has spoken out bitterly against the Obama administration’s repeated refusals to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. But in administration councils, that counts for less than billionaire Tom Steyer’s pledge to spend $100 million

against the pipeline. Meanwhile, other constituencies have been growing with concerns opposite to those of Democratic interest groups without much notice. Americans for Tax Reform’s Grover Norquist, a board member of the National Rifle Association, points out that 9 million Americans today hold state permits to carry concealed weapons. Back in 1987, when Florida passed its concealed weapons law, there were none. That is now a powerful constituency with an interest in opposing restrictive gun control legislation, which Hillary Clinton called for in a speech last week. In 1990, there were no charter schools, home schooling was widely illegal and only the first student voucher programs were just beginning in Milwaukee. Today, there are 1 million children in charter schools, 2 million children being homeschooled and hundreds of thousands of students in voucher programs from Arizona to Indiana to Tennessee. These form the basis of emerging constituencies, consisting of millions of parents, with interests in opposition to or in tension with those of teacher unions. Increasingly, the unions’ claims that they are the only champions of “the kids” are coming into question. All these eddies and currents have the potential to shift the nation’s political focus and partisan balance, in various directions. Any single, straight-line extrapolation, such as those from the 2008 exit poll, risks missing the next turn in the political road. Michael Barone, senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner (www.washingtonexaminer.com), is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor and a co-author of The Almanac of American Politics. © 2013 The Washington Examiner distributed by creators.com

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AROUND TOWN The Shepherd’s Center will offer free public information sessions 11-11:50 a.m. each Thursday through May 29 at 24 Council St. Scheduled topics / speakers are as follows: May 15, Cpl. Eddie Hobbs of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will discuss self-defense awareness; May 22, Cpl. Hobbs will discuss home security; and May 29, Carol Boyd will discuss gardening with herbs. The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will meet at 7 p.m. today at ShilohRandolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Suzie Kearney, management development officer, will speak. Transportation provided within the coverage area. Contact Debra Canty at DebraCanC2@frontier.com or (803) 775-5792 to reserve gala tables. Call the 24/7 recorded message line at (206) 376-5992 for information. The Pinedale Neighborhood Association will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. T-shirts for the association will be disbursed. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 968-4464. The Sumter Combat Veterans Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, at South HOPE Center, 1125 S. Lafayette Drive. The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association will sponsor a dinner fundraiser 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, May 16, at the Lincoln High School gym, 26 Council St. Cost is $7 per dinner and includes turkey wing or fried pork chops, rice with gravy, green beans, rolls and a drink. Dine in or take out. Call (803) 968-4173. Lincoln High School Class of 1963 will meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at American Legion Post 202, 310 Palmetto St. Plans will be made for the 2015 class reunion, which will be celebrated as the 1960s class reunion of the civil rights era. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 968-4464. The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association will meet at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Lincoln High School, Council Street. Call James Green at (803) 968-4173.

The Clarendon County Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha will sponsor a Little Miss Ivy Pearl and Miss Ivy Pearl pageant at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at Manning Junior High School. Attendees are asked to bring at least one non-perishable food item. Call Jacqueline Sheriod-Scott at (803) 465-0828. The Sumter County Library will offer “Introduction to Web Design” at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at 111 N. Harvin St. Learn how to make a simple web page using HTML, the programming language behind Internet websites. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) will also be discussed. Call (803) 773-7273 or visit the reference desk to register. The Sumter Branch NAACP will sponsor a candidates forum for S.C. House of Representatives District 50 and Sumter County Council District 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, at North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. The Sumter Branch NAACP will meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Mt. Glory Baptist Church, 841 N. Main St. The Sumter County Veterans Association will hold its annual Memorial Day program at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at Mabry Memorial Park, located on U.S. 378 / U.S. 76 just east of Shaw Air Force Base. Retired Maj. Gen. William “Dutch” Holland will speak. The Sumter County Education Association-Retired will meet at noon on Wednesday, May 28, at North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Members are encouraged to invite newly retired educators to join the association. Call Brenda Bethune at (803) 469-6588. A “Rembert Friends & Family Day” will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at 6785 Bradley St. (behind Rembert Car Wash). Sponsored by the Rembert Area Community Coalition, this family-oriented event will feature a variety of foods, beverages, entertainment and conversation. Call Dr. Juanita Britton at (803) 4322001 or (803) 420-1255 for more information.

PUBLIC AGENDA LEE COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 9 a.m., council chambers SUMTER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Today, noon, Sunset Country Club

SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., town hall, 10 Main St., Summerton PINEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall

SUMTER CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING (BUDGET WORKSHOP) Today, 5:30 p.m., Fire Training Facility, McCrays Mill Road

TURBEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall

LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Teen Center, Magnolia Street, Lynchburg

CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 Thursday, 7 p.m., district office, Turbeville

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

WEDNESDAY

Mostly sunny, warm Mainly clear, warm Mostly sunny, warm and humid and humid and humid

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Not as warm with thunderstorms

Partly sunny and nice

Pleasant with plenty of sunshine

90°

66°

91° / 65°

80° / 62°

79° / 55°

80° / 57°

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 25%

Chance of rain: 15%

Winds: SSW 4-8 mph

Winds: S 3-6 mph

Winds: S 6-12 mph

Winds: SSE 7-14 mph

Winds: NW 8-16 mph

Winds: NNW 4-8 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 89/64 Spartanburg 88/64

Greenville 88/64

Columbia 93/65

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

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 90/66

Aiken 90/62

ON THE COAST

Charleston 88/67

Today: Sunny to partly cloudy, seasonably warm and humid. High 81 to 86. Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid. High 80 to 87.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 87/68/s 68/44/pc 66/53/sh 84/53/t 78/59/t 96/65/s 85/68/pc 69/54/c 89/69/pc 77/56/t 90/69/s 86/59/s 90/66/pc

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 357.85 75.20 75.08 97.17

24-hr chg none +0.01 +0.06 +0.01

Sunrise 6:22 a.m. Moonrise 7:18 p.m.

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

0.00" 0.05" 1.17" 12.62" 15.40" 15.52"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

92° 65° 81° 56° 96° in 1963 42° in 1966

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

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 84/65/t 58/43/r 72/48/pc 62/44/r 74/51/t 99/66/s 82/60/t 60/56/r 88/71/t 70/59/c 93/70/s 87/58/s 78/66/c

Myrtle Beach 82/68

Manning 90/65

Today: A thunderstorm in spots. Winds south-southwest 4-8 mph. Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid. Winds south 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 91/66

Bishopville 91/66

Sunset Moonset

8:15 p.m. 5:34 a.m.

Full

Last

New

First

May 14

May 21

May 28

June 5

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 5.51 -0.46 19 3.91 -0.40 14 3.29 -0.16 14 3.24 +0.35 80 77.00 -0.22 24 6.47 -0.01

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Wed.

High 8:31 a.m. 9:08 p.m. 9:17 a.m. 9:53 p.m.

Ht. 2.9 3.5 2.9 3.6

Low Ht. 3:20 a.m. 0.0 3:19 p.m. -0.2 4:07 a.m. -0.2 4:04 p.m. -0.3

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 83/55/t 89/63/s 90/62/s 86/69/s 78/68/s 88/67/s 89/63/s 89/63/s 93/65/s 91/66/s 87/66/s 90/68/s 92/68/s

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 81/58/pc 86/64/pc 90/63/s 87/69/pc 78/67/pc 88/67/pc 88/63/pc 86/64/pc 90/64/s 90/64/s 84/65/pc 88/67/pc 89/65/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 91/66/s Gainesville 90/65/s Gastonia 89/65/s Goldsboro 91/68/s Goose Creek 88/67/s Greensboro 88/64/s Greenville 88/64/s Hickory 88/61/s Hilton Head 80/71/s Jacksonville, FL 86/65/s La Grange 87/62/s Macon 90/64/s Marietta 87/64/pc

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 90/65/s 87/69/t 87/63/pc 88/64/pc 87/67/pc 86/64/pc 85/63/pc 85/63/pc 80/72/pc 85/69/pc 83/61/t 87/66/pc 82/64/t

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 87/58/pc Mt. Pleasant 86/67/s Myrtle Beach 82/68/s Orangeburg 90/64/s Port Royal 83/69/s Raleigh 92/65/s Rock Hill 88/63/s Rockingham 92/67/s Savannah 86/67/s Spartanburg 88/64/s Summerville 81/70/s Wilmington 87/69/s Winston-Salem 88/64/s

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 84/63/pc 84/67/pc 80/68/pc 91/65/s 85/69/pc 88/65/pc 88/62/pc 90/65/pc 87/68/pc 87/63/pc 81/71/pc 84/66/pc 87/64/pc

Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 7 p.m., town hall

SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Today, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers

The last word in astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid any EUGENIA LAST disputes by keeping busy and refusing to argue with anyone trying to blame or criticize you. Believe in who you are and what you do and keep moving forward. What you accomplish will turn into sweet revenge. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Use your skills wisely and you will be recognized for your ability to get things done. Look at the big picture and you will find it easier to branch out in more directions, making you marketable and in demand. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make personal changes that will enhance your appearance or add to your skills. Getting involved in a group that is trying to make a difference will allow you to utilize your knowledge and skills. Don’t overspend trying to make an impression. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t play with fire. You are likely to take on more than you can handle, leaving you in a vulnerable position that opens you to criticism and complaints. Don’t make an impulsive move. Time is on your side. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Engage in talks with people or organizations that can offer you something new and exciting. Changing the way you do things or embracing a philosophy that suits your current situation will help you move forward emotionally. Love is on the rise. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to money or health issues. Follow through, but don’t feel obligated to make an impulsive decision. Get the facts first and you will find a solution to whatever

adjustment needs to be made. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stop waffling and start embracing change. You need to make a move if you want to be successful. Use your mind and your body to reach your destination. All talk and no action will lead to a poor reputation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions will escalate if you don’t channel your energy into something creative or constructive. Do whatever it takes to discover and utilize the information you gather in a positive and efficient manner. An unusual change at home will stimulate your senses. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fix up your home or make a move to better quarters. Put a little effort into the way you look. Start a new diet or exercise program that will boost your energy level and encourage you to live a healthier lifestyle.

LOTTERY NUMBERS PALMETTO CASH 5 MONDAY

POWERBALL SATURDAY

MEGAMILLIONS FRIDAY

8-19-21-24-33 PowerUp: 3

4-31-41-47-55 Powerball: 1 Powerplay: 2

10-28-39-51-59 Megaball: 14 Megaplier: 2

PICK 3 MONDAY

PICK 4 MONDAY

4-5-3 and 3-7-7

8-3-2-9 and 3-7-5-7

PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC Mike Rosbach comments on his photo submission, “Standing his watch.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Bide your time. Listen attentively, but don’t give anyone the upper hand. Choose your battles carefully. Work quietly on the projects that you feel are most important and add your own personal touch to signify your skill and talent. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Listen and observe without reacting. Keeping your feelings a secret will give you an edge when dealing with your peers, relatives or anyone in your community. Size up your situation, go over your budget and make a strategic move. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make your money work for you. Look into unusual investments that will help you expand your interest and your earning potential. Network, but don’t overstate what it is you have to offer. Paint an honest picture and you’ll get what you want.

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TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

PREP BASEBALL

PREP SOCCER

Gamecocks edge Wando 2-1

Airport ends LHS’ historic soccer season

BY FRANKIE MANSFIELD Special to The Sumter Item MT. PLEASANT – Senior righthanded pitcher Phillip Watcher struck out 13 batters while scattering 10 hits with no walks in a complete-game effort as Sumter High School escaped Wando 2-1 on Monday in the winners

bracket game of the 4A baseball state playoffs lower state tournament at Warrior Field. Sumter advances into Friday’s championship round and will be at home against the winner of Wednesday’s Wando-West Ashley elimination game. The game will be played at Wando beginning at 7 p.m.

West Ashley eliminated Lexington with a 9-2 win on Monday. Watcher went inning for inning with Warriors senior Tyler Kimbrell, who allowed just two hits and two walks with five strikeouts through seven innings.

day at Tucker Belangia Diamond. “If we’d have put two (runs) on the board instead of zero, tonight would have been a perfect night,” Hatfield said. “Our kids that we sent out there to pitch did an outstanding job. We knew their pitcher is an exceptional pitcher. We tried to do a little gamble there and play some matchup and it worked out well, except for not getting the hits when we needed them.” Wilson Hall head coach Tommy Jones was impressed with the effort put forth by Hatfield’s trio of hurlers. “They pulled a card where they are going to try to hold their other two pitchers to try to run this to three games, but as it turned out, we just couldn’t hit the ball tonight,” said Jones, whose team improved to 27-1 on the season. “That’s probably as good a performance on the mound as we’ve faced of anybody. All of their three guys pitched

Regardless of how it ended, the season was something to be celebrated, and the Lakewood High School girls soccer team did just that on Monday at J. Frank Baker Stadium. The Lady Gators bowed out of the 3A state playoffs with a 12-0 home loss to Airport, but the fact that the game was in Sumter and not West Columbia was one of many steps for the program this season, and the team recognized that fact. “First time hosting a playoff game, so yeah, it’s been a historic season in that regard,” LHS head coach Chris Fletcher said. “We’ve had a couple of firsts this year, and this is all baby steps. “Most of the seniors are 4-year starters, so it’s been rewarding to see how far the program has come. When the freshmen on the team now are seniors, I hope we’ll be making it deep into the playoffs.” That will come FLETCHER with more consistency, Fletcher said. Airport displayed plenty as 10 different players accounted for goals, led by Daisy Wingard with three as the Lady Eagles scored within the first three minutes and never looked back. Airport improved to 17-6 on the season while LHS ended the year at 8-6. “Airport played a good game,” Fletcher said. “They were very disciplined in what they were doing and we did not play as well. We were dealing with some injuries, but those are all growing pains. We had some growth this year, just not enough.” Still, Lakewood saw the emergence of a number of players this year that bodes well for next season. The Lady Gators return two of their top four scorers in Karli Fletcher and Vannia Moreno Gil. Karli Fletcher had five goals while Gil led the team with 10 goals and four assists. Goalkeeper JonaLeah Moroz is also a junior. “I think the success of the program really depends on the underclassmen buying into it,” Coach Fletcher said. “They’ve got to buy into the conditioning and they’ve got to want to compete and be out there every game.” The six Lakewood seniors have led the way in that regard, he went on to say. Most have been with the program for four years and have provided not just

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SEE LAKEWOOD, PAGE B5

SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B4

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

Wilson Hall’s John Patrick Sears allowed just two hits during the Barons’ 1-0 victory over Laurence Manning Academy on Monday in the SCISA 3A baseball state title series at Tucker Belangia Diamond in Manning.

Only one needed Barons’ Sears throws 2-hitter in 1-0 victory BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item MANNING — Game one of the best-of-3 SCISA 3A baseball state championship series between rivals Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning Academy turned out to be a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel, with a twist. As Barons ace John Patrick Sears was mowing down Swampcat batters to the tune of a 2-hitter, LMA head coach Barry Hatfield went to a committee approach, calling on Cagney JONES Brunson for three innings, J.T. Eppley for 2 2/3 and Russell Thompson to record the final four outs. Hatfield’s trio combined for a 1-hitter, but that one hit turned into the game’s only run as Sears and Wilson Hall held on for a 1-0 victory and a 1-0 lead in the series on Mon-

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com

PREP SOFTBALL

TSA victory away from 2A softball title BY KEN BELL Special to The Sumter Item Thomas Sumter Academy is a win away from winning the SCISA 2A softball state title after beating Thomas Heyward Academy 7-2 in the opening game of the championship series on Monday at Patriot Park SportsPlex. Game 2 of the best-of-3 series DEMONTE will be played today in Ridgeland beginning at 6 p.m. If a third game is needed it will be played on Thursday at a neutral site. Lady Generals head coach

SEE GENERALS, PAGE B3

Silent Swampcats WH’s Scott throws 4-hit shutout in 4-0 Game 1 triumph in state finals BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com Holly Scott wasn’t perfect on Monday, but she was close enough to it for the Wilson Hall softball team. Scott struck out 10 and walked none while tossing a 4-hit shutout in the Lady Barons’ 4-0 victory over Laurence Manning Academy in the opening game of the ALEXANDER SCISA 3A state championship series on Monday at Patriot KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Park SportsPlex. The teams play again today Wilson Hall pitcher Holly Scott threw a 4-hit shutout in the at Julie Skoler Field in ManLady Barons’ 4-0 victory in Game 1 of the SCISA 3A softball ning beginning at 5 p.m. in state championship series on Monday at Patriot Park the second game of the bestSportsPlex. The teams will meet at 5 p.m. today at Julie Skoler of-3 series. If a third game is Field in Manning.

needed it will be played on Thursday at a neutral site. This was Scott’s third time pitching in a state championship series for Wilson Hall, the defending state champion. It was her third shutout. “There was really no pressure on us,” said Scott, whose team won for the 30th time in 36 games. “We’ve been here before and kind of knew what to expect. We just went out and played our game.” Scott didn’t completely shut down the Lady Swampcats, who fell to 22-9 on the season. She only had two 1-2-3 innings and LMA had the leadoff runner on second with no outs in three of its seven atbats. “Holly is a very good pitcher,

SEE SILENT, PAGE B3

SPORTS

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014

SCOREBOARD TV, RADIO TODAY

11 a.m. -- Women’s Professional Golf: Turkish Airlines Ladies Open Third Round from Antalya, Turkey (GOLF). 6 p.m. -- College Baseball: South Florida at Florida (SPORTSOUTH). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. -- College Baseball: Georgia at Georgia Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: New York Mets at New York Yankees or Detroit at Baltimore (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Seven -- New York Rangers at Pittsburgh (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Five -- Washington at Indiana (TNT). 7 p.m. -- College Baseball: The Citadel at South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). 9 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Western Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Six -- Chicago at Minnesota (CNBC). 9:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Semifinal Series Game Five -- Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City (TNT). 10 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at San Francisco (SPORTSOUTH, WPUB-FM 102.7).

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION W Baltimore 20 New York 19 Boston 19 Toronto 18 Tampa Bay 16 CENTRAL DIVISION W Detroit 21 Chicago 19 Kansas City 18 Cleveland 18 Minnesota 17 WEST DIVISION W Oakland 23 Los Angeles 19 Seattle 19 Texas 19 Houston 12

L 15 17 18 20 22

Pct .571 .528 .514 .474 .421

GB – 11/2 2 31/2 51/2

L 12 20 19 20 19

Pct .636 .487 .486 .474 .472

GB – 5 5 51/2 51/2

L 15 17 18 19 26

Pct .605 .528 .514 .500 .316

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SUNDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels 9, Toronto 3 Minnesota 4, Detroit 3 Houston 5, Baltimore 2 Cleveland 6, Tampa Bay 5 Arizona 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Milwaukee 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Boston 5, Texas 2 Oakland 9, Washington 1 Kansas City 9, Seattle 7

MONDAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Detroit (Smyly 2-2) at Baltimore (U. Jimenez 2-4), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-1) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 3-3), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 1-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-0), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 2-1) at Toronto (Dickey 3-3), 7:07 p.m. Boston (Doubront 1-3) at Minnesota (Nolasco 2-3), 8:10 p.m. Colorado (Morales 3-2) at Kansas City (Shields 4-3), 8:10 p.m. Texas (M.Harrison 1-0) at Houston (Keuchel 3-2), 8:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Carroll 1-2) at Oakland (Pomeranz 2-1), 10:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Price 3-3) at Seattle (Iwakuma 2-0), 10:10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m. L.A. Angels at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Colorado at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Tampa Bay at Seattle, 3:40 p.m. Cleveland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Boston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Monday, May 12: Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: Brooklyn at Miami, 7 or 8 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, May 18: Brooklyn at Miami, TBA Indiana 3, Washington 1 Monday, May 5: Washington 102, Indiana 96 Wednesday, May 7: Indiana 86, Washington 82 Friday, May 9: Indiana 85, Washington 63 Sunday, May 11: Indiana at Washington, 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13: Indiana 95, Washington 92 x-Thursday, May 15: Indiana at Washington, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, May 18: Washington at Indiana, TBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE

San Antonio 3, Portland 0 Tuesday, May 6: San Antonio 116, Portland 92 Thursday, May 8: San Antonio 114, Portland 97 Saturday, May 10: San Antonio 118, Portland 103 Monday, May 12: at San Antonio at Portland, 10:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 14: Portland at San Antonio, 8:30 or 9:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: San Antonio at Portland, 9:30 or 10:30 p.m. x-Monday, May 19: Portland at San Antonio, TBA Oklahoma City 2, L.A. Clippers 2 Monday, May 5: L.A. Clippers 122, Oklahoma City 105 Wednesday, May 7: Oklahoma City 112, L.A. Clippers 101 Friday, May 9: Oklahoma City 118, L.A. Clippers 112 Sunday, May 11: L.A. Clippers 101, Oklahoma City 99 Tuesday, May 13: L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15: Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 or 10:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 18: L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, TBA

NHL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston 3, Montreal 2 Thursday, May 1: Montreal 4, Boston 3, 2OT Saturday, May 3: Boston 5, Montreal 3 Tuesday, May 6: Montreal 4, Boston 2 Thursday, May 8: Boston 1, Montreal 0, OT Saturday, May 10: Boston 4, Montreal 2 Monday, May 12: Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 14: Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 3 Friday, May 2: N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Sunday, May 4: Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Monday, May 5: Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Rangers 0 Wednesday, May 7: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Friday, May 9: N.Y. Rangers 5, Pittsburgh 1 Sunday, May 11: N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 1 Tuesday, May 13: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Chicago 3, Minnesota 2 Friday, May 2: Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 4: Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, May 6: Minnesota 4, Chicago 0 Friday, May 9: Minnesota 4, Chicago 2 Sunday, May 11: Chicago 2, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, May 13: Chicago at Minnesota, 9 p.m. x-Thursday, May 15: Minnesota at Chicago, 8 p.m. Los Angeles 2, Anaheim 2 Saturday, May 3: Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 2, OT Monday, May 5: Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 1 Thursday, May 8: Anaheim 3, Los Angeles 2 Saturday, May 10: Anaheim 2, Los Angeles 0 Monday, May 12: Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 14: Anaheim at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: Los Angeles at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

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SUNDAY’S GAMES

Cincinnati 4, Colorado 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 4, 11 innings Atlanta 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Arizona 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Milwaukee 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Oakland 9, Washington 1 San Diego 5, Miami 4 San Francisco 7, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 5

MONDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Miami at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Atlanta at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-1) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 3-3), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 1-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-0), 7:05 p.m. San Diego (Cashner 2-5) at Cincinnati (Leake 2-3), 7:10 p.m. Colorado (Morales 3-2) at Kansas City (Shields 4-3), 8:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Cole 3-2) at Milwaukee (Estrada 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0) at St. Louis (Wainwright 6-2), 8:15 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 3-2) at Arizona (Arroyo 3-2), 9:40 p.m. Miami (Ja.Turner 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 0-1), 10:10 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 0-2) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 1-1), 10:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Colorado at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Washington at Arizona, 3:40 p.m. Atlanta at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Miami at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Miami 2, Brooklyn 1 Tuesday, May 6: Miami 107, Brooklyn 86 Thursday, May 8: Miami 94, Brooklyn 82 Saturday, May 10: Brooklyn 104, Miami 90

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The Associated Press The Players Championship Par Scores Sunday At TPC Sawgrass, Players Stadium Course Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Purse: $10 million Yardage: 7,215; Par 72 Final Martin Kaymer (600), $1,800,000 63-69-72-71—275 -13 Jim Furyk (330), $1,080,000 70-68-72-66—276 -12 Sergio Garcia (210), $680,000 67-71-69-70—277 -11 Justin Rose (135), $440,000 67-71-71-69—278 -10 Jordan Spieth (135), $440,000 67-66-71-74—278 -10 David Hearn (95), $313,000 70-71-68-70—279 -9 Rory McIlroy (95), $313,000 70-74-69-66—279 -9 Francesco Molinari, $313,000 72-70-67-70—279 -9 Jimmy Walker (95), $313,000 75-68-71-65—279 -9 Lee Westwood (95), $313,000 67-71-71-70—279 -9 Brian Davis (75), $240,000 72-67-73-68—280 -8 Gary Woodland (75), $240,000 67-71-70-72—280 -8 K.J. Choi (63), $187,500 74-70-72-65—281 -7 Chris Kirk (63), $187,500 71-73-70-67—281 -7 George McNeill (63), $187,500 71-68-69-73—281 -7 Steve Stricker (63), $187,500 71-70-71-69—281 -7 Russell Henley (53), $135,333 65-71-80-66—282 -6 Justin Hicks (53), $135,333

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Top-seeded Fire Ants set to host Eastern District tournament BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team will be the No. 1 seed in the 4-team Eastern District tournament scheduled to begin on Friday at Riley Park. The Fire Ants, who earned a spot in the district by winning the NJCAA Region X tournament, last week, will face No. 4 ASA College of Brooklyn, N.Y., at 6 p.m. in the second game of the day. The first game will pit No. 2 seed Harford Community College of Bel Air, Md., against No. 3 Spartanburg Methodist College beginning at 3. USC Sumter brings a 39-13 record into the tournament. ASA is the Region XV champion after sweeping a best-of-3 series. It is 28-15 on the season. Harford won the Region XX tournament, going 4-1 to bring a 29-29-1 record into the tournament. It scored in double figures in

each of its games. SMC earned a spot in the tournament by winning the Region X regular-season title. The Pioneers, ranked fifth in the country in the most recent NJCAA poll, are 42-15. The double-elimination tournament will run through Sunday. The winner advances to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., May 24-31. An adult tournament pass for all three days is $20. An adult day pass is $8. Children under the age of 12 years old get in free with a paying adult. Children 12 and over will be charged as an adult. Friday Game 1 — Harford Community College (Md.) vs. Spartanburg Methodist College, 3 p.m. Game 2 — USC Sumter vs. ASA College (N.Y.), 6 p.m. Saturday Game 3 — Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, noon Game 4 — Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 3 p.m. Game 5 — Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 6 p.m. Sunday Game 6 — Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 1 p.m. Game 7 — If necessary (Will be played 45 minutes after the completion of Game 6)

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P-15’s tryouts begin on Thursday Tryouts for the American Legion Post 15 junior and senior baseball teams will begin on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the University of South Carolina Sumter practice field located behind the campus. All players must bring their original birth certificates to be reviewed for eligibility. ACC KEEPING 8-GAME SKED

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Atlantic Coast Conference football coaches and athletic directors say they should play at least one major conference program every year. Commissioner John Swofford announced Monday during the league’s annual spring meetings that the coaches and ADs have recommended the conference schedule remain at eight games. They also recommended that every school should play either Notre Dame or a team from one of the other major conferences — the Big Ten, Big 12, Southeastern or Pac-12 conferences — during the regular season. The schools’ faculty athletic representatives will vote Thursday on the recommendation. If approved, it would take effect in 2017. CLIPPERS COULD BE SOLD

LOS ANGELES — The interim CEO hand-picked by the NBA to run the Los Angeles Clippers says he’s confident the league will succeed in forcing a sale of the team. Dick Parsons arrived in Los Angeles on Monday to meet with management and staff of the Clippers, whose owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the NBA and fined $2.5 million after recordings of him making racist comments surfaced. CAVALIERS FIRE COACH BROWN

CLEVELAND — Mike Brown’s second shot with the Cavaliers lasted one season. Brown was fired Monday as coach for the second time

in four years by owner Dan Gilbert, who brought back the only coach to get the Cavs to the NBA finals but then dismissed him after the team failed to make the playoffs. KAYMER WINS AT TPC SAWGRASS

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Martin Kaymer thought his gap wedge to the island green on the 17th hole at The Players Championship was fine. He couldn’t believe it when he realized it had bounced sideways and spun so hard that it wound up in the shaggy collar, a foot away from going into the water. That one shot summed up the final hour of Kaymer’s remarkable victory Sunday at the TPC Sawgrass. There was stress and surprise around every corner, not the least of which was Kaymer saving par with a 30-foot putt on the 17th hole that sped down a slope, turned right and rolled into the middle of the cup. That carried him to a one-shot victory over Jim Furyk, the first trophy for the 29-yearold German since the end of 2012. SUNDAY

Greenville to play Furman at Fluor Field today at 7 p.m. NBA PLAYOFFS CLIPPERS 101 THUNDER 99 LOS ANGELES — After being thoroughly outplayed for over 40 minutes, the Los Angeles Clippers fought back. Leading the way was a player not known for coming up big in the clutch. Darren Collison scored eight of his 18 points in the final 2:58, rallying the Clippers past the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-99 on Sunday to tie the Western Conference semifinal series 2-2. PACERS 95 WIZARDS 92

WASHINGTON — Indiana’s Paul George was subbed only once — for the final 1:37 of the first quarter — and finished with a career playoff-high 39 points Sunday night as the Pacers rallied past the Wizards 95-92 to a take a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pacers can close out the series Tuesday night when they host Game 5. NHL PLAYOFFS

(11) SOUTH CAROLINA 2 MISSOURI 1 COLUMBIA – For the fifth time this season, 11thranked South Carolina won in walk-off fashion, defeating Missouri 2-1 on a RBI single by Joey Pankake in the bottom of the ninth to sweep the series on Sunday afternoon at Carolina Stadium. The Gamecocks improve to 39-13 and 16-11 in the SEC while the loss drops Missouri to 20-30 and 6-21 in the league. NOTRE DAME 11 (24) CLEMSON 3

SOUTH BEND, IND. - Robert Youngdahl went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a homer and three RBIs as Notre Dame rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat No. 24 Clemson 11-3 at Frank Eck Stadium on Sunday afternoon and win the series 2-1. The Tigers travel to

RANGERS 3 PENGUINS 1 NEW YORK — The New York Rangers staved off elimination for the second straight game with a 3-1 home win over the Penguins on Sunday night. Coupled with a 5-1 victory at Pittsburgh on Friday, the Rangers have erased a 3-1 series deficit and forced a Game 7 in the Steel City on Tuesday. BLACKHAWKS 2 WILD 1

CHICAGO — Pushed, poked and prodded by the Minnesota Wild, Jonathan Toews had a tough rebound goal early in the third period, and the Blackhawks beat the Wild 2-1 on Sunday to take a 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. From staff, wire reports

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PHOTOS BY DENNIS BRUNSON / THE SUMTER ITEM

ABOVE: Laurence Manning’s Maddie Cantley (10) fouls off a pitch from Wilson Hall’s Holly Scott during the Lady Barons’ 4-0 victory in Game 1 of the SCISA 3A softball state championship series on Monday at Patriot Park SportsPlex. BELOW: Wilson Hall’s Hannah Jordan watches after connecting on a hit during the Lady Barons’ 4-0 victory.

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy pitcher Emily DeMonte throws a pitch during the Lady Generals’ 7-2 victory over Thomas Heyward during Monday’s SCISA 2A softball state title series opener at Patriot Park Sportsplex.

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Lou DeMonte said getting to this point is hopefully the culmination of a 6-year plan. “We got great leadership from our players,” he said. “And our young girls have stepped up and are playing beyond their years. “Our girls have played fundamentally sound all year. They seem to always be able to make something happen (when we’re) at bat. Of course, I’d like to see it happen sooner.” Meanwhile, Lady Rebels head coach Bob Layman made no excuses for the loss. “It wasn’t our best effort,” he said. “You can make excuses about a young team, but we played “careful” today. It looked like we were waiting for someone else to make the play and that’s not how we play. You’re not going to win a lot like that.” Still, Layman said he is proud of his team. “We were seeded sixth and weren’t very happy about that,” Layman said. “So far, we’ve defeated one No. 1 seed and two No. 2s. So we’re excited about the fact we’ve made it this far.” The Lady Generals opened the scoring on a bunt by Josie Reed that drove in Logan Morris from second base, giving them a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. And that’s the way the score stayed until Thomas Heyward’s bats warmed up in the fourth inning. Morgan Peeples knocked a high fly ball to deep centerfield, allowing Liz Bunton to score from second base. Hannah Canon doubled to left field and Selice Daley followed with another double to score Cannon and make it 2-1. TSA fought back in the bottom of the inning to take a 4-2 lead. It wasn’t until the bottom of the sixth inning that the Lady Generals were able to pull away to a comfortable lead. With the bases loaded and no outs, Lauren Jones singled to score Diamond Gibson and leave the bases loaded again. Emily DeMonte singled home Taylor Knudson and Jordan Morris’ single scored Jones. Coach DeMonte said he wasn’t fooled by the sixth-seeded Lady Rebels. “Don’t let that influence you. They are a well-coached, welldisciplined team,” said DeMonte, whose team improved to 28-3 on the season with four wins against THA in as many games. “I’ll bet they’ll be ready for us (today).” Layman summed up the game in one sentence. “They had some clutch hits and we had some clutch errors.”

and Wilson Hall is an outstanding team,” said Laurence Manning head coach Maria Rowland. “And taking nothing away from them, but we didn’t play our best today. We didn’t play short ball, we didn’t play long ball, we really didn’t do anything today.” Seven of Scott’s 10 strikeouts came in the innings where the leadoff batter reached second. She struck out the side in the seventh after Cora Lee Downer started the inning with a double. “We really can’t ask Holly to do much more than that,” said Lady Barons head coach Teresa Alexander. “She pretty much shut down a team that is notorious for putting the ball in play and putting pressure on the defense.” WH took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. After two were out, Haley Hawkins drew a walk from Lady Swampcats pitcher Courtney Beatson. She stole second before Bailey Connor hit a ball in the hole between shortstop and third base. LMA first baseman Sara Herbert couldn’t control shortstop Emily McElveen’s throw and Hawkins scored. Wilson Hall added another run in the second. Scott and Catherine Kelley started the inning with singles. After an out, Dani-

elle de Holl put down a sacrifice bunt for the second out. However, LMA second baseman Brooke Ward tried to throw behind the runner at third and the ball got away, allowing courtesy runner Liza Lowder to score. “That took a lot of pressure off of us to get those early runs,” Scott said. “It allowed us to relax a little more defensively.” The score remained 2-0 until the bottom of the sixth. Kelley led off with a single and Becka Noyes followed with a bunt single. They moved up on a de Holl sacrifice and Kelley scored on a Betsy Cunningham ground out. Noyes scored on Hannah Jordan’s double to make it 4-0. Kelley, Noyes and Jordan had six of Wilson Hall’s eight hits. Five of the hits and three of the runs came from the Nos. 6-9 spots in the batting order. “To be honest with you, when you’re getting production from the bottom of your order, you’re probably going to win,” Alexander said. Laurence Manning will have almost a day to try and figure out a way to get to Scott. “We’ve got to come up with something,” said Rowland, whose team split with Wilson Hall in two regular-season meetings. “I know we’ve got to come ready to play. We didn’t today and Wilson Hall did.” McElveen also had a double for LMA.

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Lady Wolverines advance to lower state title game LAKE VIEW – Leslie Altman pitched a 2-hit shutout to lead East Clarendon High School to a 7-0 victory over Lake View in the winners bracket game in the 1A softball lower state tournament on Monday at the Lake View. With the victory, the Lady Wolverines advance to the championship round of the tournament. They will play host to either Latta or Lake View on Friday, needing just one win to advance to next week’s state championship series. Latta beat Johnsonville 4-3 in nine innings on Monday in an elimination game. EC, the defending state champion which is 19-4 on the season, scored three runs in the third and put the

ONE FROM PAGE B1 well, and I think Coach Hatfield actually had a pretty good game plan. He really did, and I wouldn’t say it backfired because we had to go seven innings with our big gun.” Wilson Hall’s lone hit and the game’s only run came in the second inning as McLendon Sears singled, stole second, took third on a William Creech grounder to short and came home on a passed ball. “I don’t want to say it’s a gift, but when you’ve got J.P. Sears on the mound you play for one run or two runs early,” Jones said, “even if it happens to be steal a base, squeak a squeeze bunt in or something like that. It changes the complexion of a game when you can throw a guy out there that’s got an ERA (earned run average) that’s like 0.025. It could have gone either way, and we know we were in a dog fight. We knew before we got here, so it will be interesting from here on.” The only other baserunners for the Barons came on an infield error with two outs in the fifth that put Parker McDuffie on base, walks to Jay Goodson and John Patrick Sears in the sixth and Creech being hit by a Thompson pitch with two outs in the seventh.

game away with four in the sixth. Altman had six strikeouts and didn’t walk or hit a batter. She was 2-for-4 at the plate and had two runs batted in. Mikayla Anderson and Jennifer Welch both went 2-for-4 and Gracen Watts had two RBI.

day at a neutral site. Gracyn Royce went 4-for-4 for Clarendon Hall. Shannon Corbett was 2-for-4 and Aubrey Johnson had a double.

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CAROLINA 5 LAKE CITY – Robert E. Lee Academy defeated Carolina Academy 6-5 on Monday in the opening game of the SCISA 2A state championship series at the Carolina field. The Cavaliers improved to 23-9 on the season and are a win away from winning the state title. The second game in the best-of-3 series will be played today in Bishopville beginning

SUMMERTON – Clarendon Hall lost to Colleton Prep 11-5 in the opening game of the SCISA 1A state championship series on Monday at the Clarendon Hall field. The Lady Saints, who fell to 20-9 on the season, will travel to Walterboro today for a 5 p.m. in the second game of the best-of-3 series. If a third game is needed, it will be played on Thurs-

McDuffie was left stranded when Robert James popped out to LMA first baseman Caleb Pipkin in foul territory. Goodson’s walk was wiped out when William Kinney flew out to right fielder Davis Martin, who fired the ball back in to Pipkin to catch a breaking Goodson on the hitand-run. Sears’ walk resulted in Thompson coming to the mound to relieve Eppley, but the runner was quickly erased as courtesy runner Brandon Spittle was caught in a rundown to close out the inning before Thompson could throw a pitch. After Creech took his base in the seventh, Thompson rebounded to retire Spittle on strikes for the final out and his third strikeout of the inning. LMA’s hits came in the third, in the form of a leadoff single from Chase Lowder, and the fifth, on a two-out double from Eppley, Mark Pipkin was able to draw a 2-out walk in the third to move Lowder to second, but Linc Powell flew out to center to end the threat. Eppley was left stranded at second in the fifth as John Patrick Sears caught Brunson swinging at a third strike. The other Swampcat walk came in the second as Todd Larrimer took first and advanced to second on a Tripp

GAMECOCKS FROM PAGE B1 “It was a battle out there tonight,” said Sumter head coach Brooks Shumake, whose team improved to 24-2-1 on the season. “(Watcher) pitched his heart out for us, and we were fortunate enough to scratch across two runs for him.” Charlie Barnes put Sumter on top in the fourth with a sacrifice fly to score Javon Martin. Trevor Pedersen answered for Wando in the bottom frame with a single into left field that drove in Gervais DuPre. With two outs in the top of the fifth, Jordan Holladay moved to third on a wild pitch. Three pitches later, Holiday scored on another wild pitch for the go-ahead Gamecock run. “In a game like this, it’s critical to be fundamentally sound to force something to happen,” Shumake said. “There’s a lot of strategy to try to push one across in a game this close. That’s normally what’s it’s going to come down to this deep in the playoffs.” Pedersen tripled into right field with two outs into the sixth. He came inches from tying the game, nearly stealing home on a tight play at the plate. In the top of the seventh, Pedersen gunned down a runner from center field at home plate for the third out to keep the Warriors close. Watcher sealed the win with one of his best innings of the night, forcing a groundout followed by back-to-back strikeouts in the seventh. Holladay and Watcher picked up Sumter’s only hits. Holladay added a run scored and Watcher a walk. Tyler Ackard went 3-for-4 for the Warriors, as did Pedersen, who also had the RBI. Wando hit .333 as a team, but

left nine runners stranded. The Warriors put two on with no outs in the first, and left the bases loaded in both the third and fourth innings. “All night we put guys in scoring position and just couldn’t find that big hit,” said Wando head coach Dirk Thomas, whose team fell to 18-9. “It’s a shame to lose that way. but it was just a well-played game. This is what high school baseball is all about. Good pitching, great plays, crowd was into it. We made the game of baseball proud tonight, both teams.”

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Mason sacrifice bunt before Caleb Pipkin struck out to end the inning. Jones said his ace was able to win on a night when, despite impressive numbers, he didn’t seem to have his best stuff. “My guy was tired after the third, and he pitched on courage and experience and movement of the baseball,” Jones said of Sears, who struck out 11 and walked two. “It wasn’t his night. Given the fact that he threw up a bagel, he still didn’t have his best stuff but I think it had to do with the rivalry of a big playoff game and the state championship. We were so proud of our pitcher because he never asked to come out. You could see that he had lost velocity, but every time he got in trouble he was able to come back.” Hatfield was not surprised by what he saw from the Barons’ ace on the mound. “J.P. is a max-effort type guy and he threw a heck of a game,” Hatfield said. “I knew he’d dig down and get a little something extra, and he did, but I’m real proud of our kids. Both of those kids (Brunson and Eppley) hadn’t really pitched much, and then Russell comes in, gets the pickoff and does well in the seventh.” The Swampcats carry a 16-7

LOCAL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE BASEBALL Today SCISA 3A Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. 2A Carolina at Robert E. Lee, 7 p.m. SOFTBALL Today SCISA 3A Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. 2A Thomas Sumter at Thomas Heyward, 6 p.m. 1A Clarendon Hall at Colleton Prep, 5 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Today SCHSL 3A Swansea at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Crestwood at Gilbert, 7 p.m.

at 7 p.m. If a third game is needed, it will be played on Thursday at a neutral site. REL took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning before Carolina scored three times in the bottom of the inning. Robert E. Lee scored four times in fourth to go up 6-3. Carolina scored twice in the bottom of the inning, but could get no closer. REL had 11 hits and each of the 10 who batted had a hit. Payton Bramlett had two hits and drove in two runs. Denton Lee had a hit and two RI. Nick Stokes got the victory in relief. He came on with one out in the first and the bases loaded and got out of the jam. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing eight hits and the five runs. He walked five and struck out two.

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Laurence Manning Academy’s J.T. Eppley delivers a pitch during Monday’s SCISA 3A baseball state title series at Tucker Belangia Diamond in Manning. record into an elimination game environment today at Wilson Hall as the two teams meet for another 7 p.m start. “Our goal is to get to Game 3,” Hatfield said. “That’s what we’ve got to do at this

point, try to get to Game 3. Win the next seven innings and get to Game 3 and see how it plays out from there.” If a third game is needed, it will be played on Thursday at a neutral site.

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Patrick surprise of Kansas with career-best run

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JOHNSONVILLE — On Mother’s Day evening, Johnsonville baseball head coach Scott Cook received a text message. It was from Jon Jon Long, a junior pitcher for the Flashes. Long wanted to tell Cook to tell his mom Happy Mother’s Day, and, of course, let Cook know he was ready to go in Johnsonville’s elimination game against East Clarendon on Monday. Cook took Long at his word, and it turned out quite well for the Flashes in their 4-1 win over the Wolverines at Flashes Field. “ He just said, ‘Coach, I want the ball,’ ” Cook said. “We’ve got some pitchers that battle and he’s one of them. We always talk about it, they just go out and pound the strike zone. If our defense makes plays, we’re fine, and if we hit the ball some, we’re fine. I don’t worry about our pitching.” Up until the message Cook got from Long, the coach said he was undecided on who to throw against the Wolverines, who finish with a 21-5 record. Long had thrown against EC earlier in the year, while Josh Stone had not, and Stone had beaten the Wolverines in a game the year before. But as it turned out, giving Long the ball was right all along. Long was solid in throwing a complete game. He gave up six hits, walked two and struck out three.

Four of the Wolverines’ hits went for extra bases, but EC couldn’t break through until the seventh on Michael Burges’ sacrifice fly. Still with a runner at second base as EC tried to rally, Long got Jared Hair to ground out and got William Ard on a routine fly ball to center to end the game. Twelve of the Wolverines’ 21 outs were in the air. “ We hit too many pop-ups,” said EC head coach Jason Cook, Scott Cook’s younger brother. “At this level, hitting the ball in the air like we did is not a good thing. We just missed some. We just didn’t have it today. That’s how this game is. Some days everything goes your way, and once in a while, you just don’t have it. We picked a bad time to have a bad game.” Johnsonville took a 1-0 lead in the first when Jacob Prosser scored on a wild pitch, and it stayed that way until the Flashes, who are 17-11, finally broke through against EC starter Ryan Knowlton in the fifth, scoring three runs. Johnsonville got RBI singles from Justin Thompson and Collin Howell, as well as a sacrifice fly from Christian Pennell. “ That 3-run inning was so big,” Scott Cook said. “If we didn’t get them, we’d still be playing right now. Early in the game, we just couldn’t get a two-out hit. But our guys play hard and battle all the time. They hung in there.” Johnsonville moves on to another elimination game at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Lake View, which lost 6-5 to Latta on Monday.

NBA PLAYOFFS

LeBron scores 49, Heat take 3-1 lead over Nets NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James tied his playoff career high with 49 points, Chris Bosh made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 57 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-96 on Monday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. James carried the Heat nearly the entire way until Bosh hit the shot that put Miami ahead for good. Ray Allen followed with four free throws and James finished it off with one more, putting the Heat in position to wrap it up at home Wednesday in Game 5. James was 16 of 24 from the field and 14 of 19 from the free throw line in matching the 49 points he scored for Cleveland against Orlando in the 2009 Eastern Conference finals. He missed his second free throw with 1.1 seconds left, muttering to himself after it fell out. Joe Johnson scored 18 points for the Nets, who were 15 of 25 from 3-point range in their Game 3 victory but only 5 of 22 in this one. Paul Pierce scored 16 points, while Deron Williams and Shaun Livingston each had 13. Dwyane Wade scored 15 points on the night his Heat postseason record of 46 points was shattered. Bosh finished with 12. Miami pulled out a thrilling victory in a game neither team led by double digits and has won at least one road game in 14 straight series, breaking the record set by the Chicago Bulls from 1991-94. Brooklyn opened the fourth quarter with six straight points to grab an 82-79 edge, and neither team had a bigger margin than that in the period until Kevin Garnett’s two free throws tied it with 2:30 remaining. Both teams then couldn’t score, with Bosh missing a pair of jumpers before getting a third crack at it when the Heat swung the ball around to him in the corner in front of the Brooklyn bench for a 3 that made it 97-94. Johnson then missed a jumper while trying to draw James’ sixth foul, and Allen’s free

LAKEWOOD FROM PAGE B1 on-field guidance, but off the field as well. “I can’t say enough about the leadership our seniors have provided,” Coach Fletcher said. “Jody Brandel, Taylor Fletcher and Nikki Gonzalez have all been captains at one point and have really provided quality direction for this team.” Brandel was second on the team with eight goals this season while Taylor Fletcher was tied for fourth with five.

BY DAN GELSTON The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan.— Danica Patrick added another May moment to cherish. “Chicks rule, huh?” crew chief Tony Gibson playfully told her at Kansas. She may not have totally ruled, but she put on a performance that recalled her better ones at PATRICK the Indianapolis 500. Patrick showed that she can be a serious driver who can craft a complete weekend and contend for a top-five finish. Patrick was the surprise of Saturday night with her seventh-place finish at Kansas Speedway, the best of her Cup career. Stewart-Haas Racing boss and teammate Tony Stewart, Gibson, and her parents were among the throng of well-wishers in the garage that made it a celebratory scene straight out of her dazzling Daytona 500 to kick off 2013. “I’ve always believed in myself and with the right situation, a good car, that I can do it,” she said. She easily had her best weekend of the season, spending most of the race inside the top 10, and brought a needed jolt of electricity in a race during which the lights went out on the backstretch, passing teammate Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. to move into third with 95 laps left.

She also passed six-time champion Jimmie Johnson on a late restart, adding him to the collection of heavy hitters left in the rearview mirror. “The most rewarding part of my night was probably when I drove around the outside of the No. 48 on a restart,” he said. “That was probably my most rewarding thing of the night. I say that with all the respect in the world. It’s a big deal because he is Jimmie Johnson.” Patrick hadn’t finished better this season than 14th at Fontana and her lone top-10 in the Cup series was eighth in the 2013 Daytona 500. She won a pole at Kansas in IndyCar in 2005. Patrick qualified ninth for her second straight top10 start, and SHR teammate Kevin Harvick said a little 15-minute pep talk may have spurred her to another solid qualifying run. “She just basically needed to quit thinking about it and smash the gas,” he said. “That’s what she said. She’s done a great job in trying to take in all the information.” She has the support system and even the car necessary to finish better than in the back of the pack. Patrick wants to reward their faith in her. “It’s really cool when you have teammates that are unconditional like that, that want to help you,” she said. “And when everyone is better and we all get better, it pumps the team up and everybody wants it even more.

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Miami’s LeBron James (6) scores over Brooklyn’s Andrei Kirilenko (47) during the Heat’s 102-96 victory on Monday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series at the Barclays Center in New York. throws put it away. Wade scored 46 points against Boston in the first round of the 2010 playoffs, and James’ best in a Heat uniform had also come against the Celtics, his memorable 45-point performance that saved Miami’s season in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals. Pierce, who asked to guard James after Game 1, was on the wrong end of an assault that was ever better this time. James and the Heat had shrugged off a couple days of chatter from Pierce, who said the Nets weren’t afraid of the Heat. But things were testy at the start, with first-quarter technical fouls for James, Pierce, Shane Battier and Alan Anderson. Miami started quickly again, making nine of its first 12 shots, and led 27-22 after one behind 12 points from James. He opened the second on the bench and Brooklyn started with a 9-2 spurt to take its first lead at 31-29 when Andrei Kirilenko converted a three-point play.

Gonzalez took over goalkeeper duties when the starter went down, and had stopped 65 shots entering Monday’s playoff game. The other seniors are May Katherine Conner, Baylee McLeod and Takia Samuel. Samuel was a 2-year starter who came in off the track team having never played soccer before. McLeod wound up being one of the toughest players under him, Coach Fletcher said. “She’s gone hard 80 minutes every game,” he said. “She’s probably been our toughest defender and has come out and performed every time.”

5-HOUR ENERGY 400 RESULTS The Associated Press Saturday At Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (13) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 119.4 rating, 47 points, $241,026. 2. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 267, 137.7, 44, $233,758. 3. (17) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 267, 115.5, 42, $157,725. 4. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 128.7, 41, $161,341. 5. (22) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 109, 40, $129,775. 6. (4) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267, 103, 39, $127,715. 7. (9) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 267, 101.4, 37, $109,365. 8. (12) Aric Almirola, Ford, 267, 90.4, 36, $133,551. 9. (14) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 100.2, 36, $144,551. 10. (28) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 267, 81.3, 35, $140,301. 11. (7) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 92.7, 33, $101,365. 12. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267, 89.4, 32, $119,660. 13. (3) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 89.9, 32, $131,423. 14. (15) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 267, 82.9, 30, $120,765. 15. (24) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267, 75.3, 30, $133,131. 16. (10) Greg Biffle, Ford, 267, 79, 28, $127,740. 17. (16) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 266, 70.4, 27, $114,279. 18. (30) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 266, 70.6, 26, $94,765. 19. (19) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 266, 68.5, 25, $131,301. 20. (8) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 266, 94.9, 24, $121,523.

21. (26) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 266, 59, 23, $113,748. 22. (20) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 265, 62.1, 22, $121,315. 23. (23) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 264, 59.9, 21, $120,181. 24. (25) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 264, 58.2, 20, $111,210. 25. (34) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 264, 49.1, 19, $103,398. 26. (27) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 264, 52, 18, $108,373. 27. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 263, 60.8, 0, $80,815. 28. (36) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 263, 42.2, 16, $80,615. 29. (6) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 263, 66.9, 15, $80,415. 30. (29) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 262, 50, 14, $97,923. 31. (43) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 262, 32.6, 0, $90,965. 32. (37) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 261, 32.1, 12, $95,398. 33. (32) Josh Wise, Ford, 261, 29, 11, $79,540. 34. (41) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 258, 41.7, 10, $91,362. 35. (33) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 257, 35.8, 9, $79,120. 36. (18) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, accident, 186, 64.5, 8, $86,915. 37. (39) David Gilliland, Ford, accident, 184, 40.9, 7, $86,700. 38. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 171, 31.5, 6, $81,530. 39. (11) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, accident, 149, 86.2, 5, $106,744. 40. (42) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, engine, 137, 32.9, 4, $65,530. 41. (35) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, engine, 136, 42.2, 0, $61,530. 42. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, accident, 63, 28.4, 0, $57,530. 43. (31) Ryan Truex, Toyota, accident, 57, 38.8, 1, $54,030.

OBITUARIES

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014

FRANCES R. BUYCK MANNING — Frances Reedy Buyck, 76, wife of William Otis Buyck, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014, at her residence. She was born on April 27, 1938, the only child of Rose Stroman Reedy and Francis Crittendon Reedy. Always the accomBUYCK plished reader and student, she graduated as the valedictorian of Manning High School Class of 1956. She was the winner of the 1958 Miss Manning pageant, selected on qualifications of “beauty, talent, and poise.” An acclaimed artist, she displayed works of art she had created since the age of 7 in both Miss Manning and Miss South Carolina pageants. She graduated with honors from Converse College with a degree in studio art and had her eyes set on graduate school in Studio Art after college. With the sudden death of her father, Francis Crittendon Reedy, one of the founding members of Bank of Clarendon, she chose a career in business instead of pursuing her love of art. She became the first female graduate of the University of South Carolina’s masters in business administration program in 1964. After a long courtship, she married William O. Buyck from St. Matthews. While living in Orangeburg, she served as the director of the business administration department of OrangeburgTechnical College, until the birth of her first child. In Orangeburg, she discovered her love of volunteerism. She became a member of the Orangeburg Junior Service League and the Orangeburg Garden Club. She was active with numerous floral shows throughout South Carolina, both as a presenter and a judge. In 1980, she returned home to Manning with her family and continued serving as a director of the Bank of Clarendon. She also dutifully fulfilled her roles as a dedicated wife, mother and volunteer in the community. She was very active in her children’s athletic and academic activities. She often served as a substitute at Laurence Manning Academy. She was a member and president of the Camelia Garden Club and was a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church at Manning. She was a founding member of the Lord Clarendon Cotillion. In 2011, she joined the South Carolina Bankers Association’s 50 Year Club for 50 years of service to the South Carolina banking community. She served on the Bank of Clarendon board of directors from 1960 until the time of her death. She was passionate about her pets. She was especially fond of golden retrievers, and was never at a loss for advice to pass along to those interested in the breed. She also had quite an affinity for playing bridge. She was an avid player and involved with several different groups over the years. She always took great pride in her success and prowess in the game. She is survived by her loving husband; her daughter, Rose Buyck Newton (Weston) of Bluffton; her son, William O. Buyck Jr. (Caroline) of Manning; five grandchildren, Reedy Newton, William Newton, Eliza Rose Newton, William O. Buyck III and Mary Catherine Buyck; and her loving dog, Buddy. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church at Manning with the Rev. Dr. George Wilkes officiating. Burial will follow in Manning Cemetery. Pallbearers will be W. Louis Griffith Jr., J. Barry Ham, Lannes C. Prothro III, William S. Prothro, David L. Goldsmith Jr. and A.C. English Jr. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of

her son, 1452 Canterberry Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church at Manning, P.O. Box 207, Manning, SC 29102. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 4352179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

CATHERINE KEEN Catherine Mae Forshee Keen, beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. Robert James Keen Sr., passed on Friday, May 9, 2014, in Sumter. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Bernard and Addie Mae Brown Forshee. Catherine is remembered as a KEEN fun-loving lady, full of life and joy. Catherine’s home was the one that everyone wanted to go to. Her ready smile and welcoming heart made all who knew her feel like they were a part of her family. When met with life’s adversities, she did so with grace and dignity, always putting the needs and concerns for others above her own. Her character and enduring faith were truly an inspiration to both her family and friends. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Lady of the Skies Catholic Church. Surviving are one son, Robert James Keen Jr. and his wife, Janet, of Columbia; one daughter, Patricia Keen of Sumter; five grandchildren, Don Dubose Grant III, Robert Joseph Grant Sr., Joseph Christopher Glenn, Robert James Keen III and Linda Ann Keen; and four great-grandchildren, Jolie, Rylee, Robbie and Ryann Elise. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda K. Keen. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Charles Donovan, C.Ss.R. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catholic Community of Sumter, P.O. Box 1589 Sumter, SC 29151. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

She was preceded in death by three sons, Bobby Gayle Wilson, Dannie Brannan Wilson and Gerald “Jerry” Flagg Wilson; and two brothers, Latta Lester “Laddie” Brannan and James Gaylord “Junior” Brannan. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday in Manning Cemetery with Pastor Jimmy F. Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, 2445 U.S. 521 South, Sumter. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 or to Manning United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Manning, SC 29102. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 4352179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

WALTER H. MONK Walter Hayes Monk, 77, widower of Theresa Revill Monk, died on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Services will be announced by Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

GLADYS RAYNOR Gladys Blanche Ackerman Raynor, 83, wife of Arthur N. “Art” Raynor, died on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at her home. Services will be announced by Elmore-CannonStephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

VICKI J. ABRAMS Vicki J. Strickland Abrams, 55, departed her precious life on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Nov. 22, 1958, in Dillon, she was a daughter of Maxine Ratley Strickland and the late Mack Strickland. Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Kenneth R. Abrams Jr. of Sumter; her mother of Belton; sons, Jody Brock and Chris Locklear, both of Belton; a daughter, Sonya Garren of Belton; four grandchildren; a brother, Mickey Oakes of Atlanta; and her mother-inlaw, Ruby Abrams of Sumter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Sumter First Church of God with the Rev. Ron Bower officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Dillon. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the church. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

MARIE M. BRODIE NINA WILSON Nina Mae Brannan Wilson, 94, widow of Duncan Malloy Wilson Jr., died on Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital. Born on Nov. 24, 1919, in Merryville, Louisiana, she was a daughter of the late Gaylord A. and Ida Mae Dill Brannan. She was a member of Manning WILSON United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Pastor Jimmy F. Wilson (Penny) of Illinois; a daughter, Sandra W. Owens (James) of Sumter; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Wilson of Maryland; a sister, Betty B. Bozard of Cameron; grandchildren, Pelesia Carson, Jerry Wilson, Lisa Jones and Idegail Dover, all of Illinois, Kelli Romay of Sumter, Terry Wilson and Michael Wilson of Salisbury, Maryland, Michele White of North Carolina, Jamie Owens of Sumter, Christine Hare of Arkansas, Marie Connor of Baltimore, Maryland, Betsie Wilson of Myrtle Beach and Brannan Wilson of Spartanburg; and 30 great-grandchildren.

Marie McGhee “Nook” Brodie, 98, widow of Herman Brodie, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2014. She was born on June 9, 1916, to Ida Kennedy Lee. She received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. After completing high school, she relocated to Belleville, New Jersey. She joined Clinton Memorial AME Zion and was a member of the usher board, choir, missionary and stewardess board. She attended North University in Long Island, New York, and received a degree in nuclear technology and nursing. She worked many years at Yonkers General Hospital as a medical technician. Her specialties were radiation therapy, cancer treatment and general nursing. In 2012, at the age of 96, she moved back to Sumter and lived with her niece, Ida Golden. She joined Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member of the pastor’s support ministry, until her health declined. Surviving family members include a son, Hubert Brodie of Raleigh, North Carolina; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Hunter of Linden, New Jersey; a goddaughter,

THE SUMTER ITEM Felicia Barnes; and a host of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Senior Pastor Dr. Marion H. Newton, Minister Napoleon Bradford, Pastor Linda Speed, Minister Estell Brunson, Pastor Ricky Simmons and Pastor Theodore Henderson. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIE MAE H. LUCAS Willie Mae Holmes Lucas, 91, widow of James Lucas Sr., entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 12, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Beulah Hickman Holmes. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1046 Spaulding Ave., Sumter. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

SARAH G. OSBORNE Sarah Grant Osborne, 81, widow of Tommy Osborne, died on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Drew, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Noel Jackson Grant and Effie Lou Ray Grant. She was member of Plaza Church of Christ and retired from Tuomey Healthcare System. She was also a volunteer at Tuomey. Survivors include four sons, Randy Wolfe of Lexington, Rodney Wolfe (Floria) of Manning, Ricky Wolfe (Camille) of Spartanburg and Roger Wolfe of Lexington; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Adams of Texas; and brothers, Noel Grant Jr., Eddie Grant, Donnie Grant and Ronnie Grant, all of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Grant. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with Harry Davis officiating. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

ANTONIO J. COWELL God sounded his humbling horns to rescue his child, Cpl. Antonio Jerome Cowell, 35, on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Born on Dec. 6, 1978, in Sumter County, he was a son of Harry Lee Bradley and Glendell Cowell Baker. Antonio was lovingly known as “Juicy” to family and friends. He received his

early childhood education in the public schools of Sumter County. Later, he attended Job Corps in Tennessee, where he graduated with his diploma. In January 1998, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country until January 2010, when he received an honorable medical discharge. Antonio also was a graduate of Morris College with a degree in business. Antonio was a courageous, patient, outstanding and genuine man with many words who loved his family unconditionally — “A Diamond in the Rough.” He leaves to cherish his unforgettable memories: his daughter, J’Kiah Cowell of Sumter; three sons, J’Kori and Antonio Cowell Jr., both of Sumter, and Alijah Cowell of El Paso, Texas; his parents, Harry Lee Bradley of Hyannis, Massachusetts, and Glendell Cowell (Earnest) Baker of Wedgefield; one brother, A’Kba (Sherry) Cowell of New York City, New York; two sisters, Tasha Cowell of Sumter and A’sya Richardson (Travis) Greene of Portsmouth, Virginia; his best friend, Devin Wahler of Sumter; six nieces; three nephews; two grandnieces; one grandnephew; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Revelation Sanctuary Church of God In Christ, 3925 U.S. 15 South, Sumter, with Pastor Terry Dinkins, eulogist. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of his sister, Tasha Cowell, 323 Grantham St., Sumter, and at 8 Andrena Drive, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The procession will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the home of his sister. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Florence National Cemetery, Florence. 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. of Sumter.

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ish “serving their time” — both in the areas of WHERE they can live and HOW they can live (employment). They continue to serve a sentence that can never be completed and are stigmatized for the rest of their lives. The reason for this is because of a “one-size-fits-all” approach to punishment, be it a one-time offender or a serial rapist. Most sexual abusers are either members of the family or a close family friend, and most are never reported. Only a small percentage of registered offenders pose a danger and should be under surveillance. The others should be allowed a second chance to continue with their lives without undue harassment. If “Stunned” reports her

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co-worker to her employer, she will jeopardize his livelihood, which he needs to redeem his life. Already paid his debt DEAR A.P.H.D. — I received mail from mental health professionals, employers, parents and people who are on the sex offenders’ list regarding “Stunned’s” letter. All of them stated that the range of crimes that can add someone to the list is very broad. The list is no more than a STARTING point for people to begin their own research into public records before telling an employer or another person. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Mobile Home Rentals 2BR 1BA 14x52 MH near town, all appliances, C/H/A Sec 8 Accepted 469-6978 585 Caroland Dr. 3BR/1BA. Pvt lot. $475/mo + $475/dep. Call 803-481-7118 or 803-979-7057

5775 Cane Savannah Rd. (Wedgefield). 1+ acre land for sale. Perfect for a new home or future investment. Close to Shaw AFB. 803-983-2261

TRANSPORTATION

Autos For Sale

A Notch Above Tree Care Full quality service low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB accredited 983-9721

Help Wanted Part-Time

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015

2005 Mitsubushi Galant, Gold. Great interior. Runs & drives great. $3,800 OBO. Call 803-406-5571

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal , trimming & stump grinding. Lic & Ins.

$$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555

1Br/1Ba on private lot in Wedgefield. $375/mo + dep. Application Req. Call 494-2954 lv msg.

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Deliver Phone Books Work Your Own Hours, Have Insured Vehicle, Must be at Least 18 yrs old, Valid DL. No Experience Necessary. 1-800-518-1333 x 224 www.deliverthephonebook.com

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

803-316-0128

Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. STATE TREE SERVICE Worker's Comp & General liability insurance. Top quality service, lowest prices. 803-494-5175 or 803-491-5154 www.statetree.net

MERCHANDISE Farm Products Strawberries Richburg Farms HWY 261, Manning, SC 8am-6:30pm M-Sat (803)473-4844

Garage, Yard & Estate Sales LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up

Trucking Opportunities F/T & P/T Class-A CDL Drivers needed to work night shifts hauling live chickens and/or protein in Sumter, SC. Must have 2-yrs verifiable experience and good MVR. Local positions, drivers are home daily, and company offers benefits. Call Danny at 803-236-0682 Long Haul flatbed drivers wanted. CDL Class A. 3 years experience and 25 yrs old required with a clean 10 year MVR. Well maintained equipment. Excellent commission based pay. Steady freight. Call 843-906-7833

Schools / Instructional

Resort Rentals

For Sale or Trade Expert Tech, New & used heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, warranty; Compressor & labor $600. Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 1930's China Cabinet $195, Metal Porch Glider w/cushion $95, Round Walnut Coffee table $125, Shield Back Arm Chair $25, Wicker Rocker $20, Round Piano Stool $95, Big trunk w/tray $100, Estate remains much more. Call 803-481-2995 Beautiful Red Golf Cart. $3,000 CASH. 803-774-2322 for appointment. I buy used Utility and Car trailers. Call 803-972-0900 Martin's Used Appliance Washers, Dryers, Refrig., Stoves. Guarantee 464-5439 or 469-7311

EMPLOYMENT

For an Extraordinary Learning experience with integrity. Pathway Medical Training Services, 1150 Broad St. Suite 9, Sumter, 803-316-2656.

Work Wanted Need a Good Spring Cleaning? 7 years exp. Very Reliable & Great Ref. Call Brenda 803-468-2225

RENTALS Unfurnished Apartments 1BR Apt, LR, kitchen w/ all appliances. Parking in fenced yard w/ screen porch. 540-209-2678 Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

Help Wanted Full-Time

Unfurnished Homes

Experienced Collision Repair Techs and Painters wanted. Apply in person at Pro Glo Collision Center, Jefferson Road Sumter.

8 Highland 3BR 2.5BA 1900 sq ft. $850/mo + dep. Call William Anderson 803-775-0425

FT/PT Front Desk Clerk. Some experience & computer knowledge helpful. Apply in person 9 3pm. Mon -Fri. at Mt. Vernon Inn, 2 Broad St. Sumter.

3Br home Burgess Ct. $495/mo & 2Br Apt Miller Rd. $395/mo. 774-8512 / 983-5691 Close to Shaw. Dalzell 3br 2ba brick, fenced yd, screen porch, all appl. C/H/A No Pets. $800 /mo+dep 803-316-8105.

SUMMER SALE 200 cars $4,500 or less $$$ CASH $$$ Price is Right Auto Sales 3210 Broad St 803-494-4275

Estate Notice Sumter County

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or before the date that is eight months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), or such persons shall be forever barred as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, indicating the name and the address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the amount claimed and the date when due, and a description of any security as to the claim. Estate: Sandra Jean Minoughan #2014ES4300280 Personal Representative William T. Minoughan C/O J. Seth Cabot Attorney At Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

Geraldine Williams & Robert Durant 5264 Peach Orchard Rd. Rembert, SC 29128 Estate:

Estate:

Fred Loney C/O Calvin Hastie 7 East Hampton Avenue Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

ABSOLUTE AUCTION 4 BR home on 3 acres in Shiloh 1130 Pudding Swamp Rd., Lynchburg, SC. www.jrdixonauctions.com for full details. Rafe Dixon, SCAL 4059, (803) 774-6967 Absolute Real Estate Auction 28 Riley Street, Sumter 3 Bedroom, 3 Baths, Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Den, Sunroom, Basement, Deck, 2 car garage. Preview Dates: May 6, 4-6 PM May 11, 3-5 PM May 13, 4-6 PM ABSOLUTE AUCTION May 15, 6 PM Details at: www.jrdixonauctions.com Rafe Dixon, SCAL 4059 (803) 774-6967

Manufactured Housing Looking for your DREAM HOME? LOW CREDIT SCORE? Been turned down for bad credit? Come try us, we do our own financing. We have 3-4-5 bedroom homes. Layaway program available. For more information, call 843-389-4215. Very Nice 4BR DW on 5 ac. Owner fin. w/large down payment or boat trade. Call 803-236-5953

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

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE? Century 21 Hawkins & Kolb is looking for a few good agents. Please call Mack Kolb to schedule an interview (803)773-1477

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1000 sqft office space for lease. 2 offices, conference room and reception area. 730-C Broad St., $650/mo. Call (803) 494-6204

Homes for Sale

Furman Robinson, Jr. 2014ES4300266

Personal Representative Furman M. Robinson, III And Sharon E. Burr 66 Westwood Drive Sumter, SC 29154

Office Rentals

REAL ESTATE

Janie Durant #2014ES4300271

Personal Representative

Miscellaneous

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

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. 905-4242

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

Mobile Home Lot Rentals 130 Hoyt St. Sumter County close to downtown. Call 864-349-1400.

Project: ITB #26-13/14 Calhoun St. Waterline 2014 Invitation for Sealed Bids for City of Sumter will be received until Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm. For bid documents, plans and specifications contact the Office of the City Engineer at 803-436-2558 or visit www.sumtersc.gov/purchasing.aspx for more information.

Commercial Industrial Building for sale. Must Sell CHEAP!!! Cash! Call Thomas 803-795-9392

Reconditioned batteries $35. Also have lawn mower, truck, 4 wheeler, & marine batteries, starters & alternators. Car dealers/garages ask about special prices. Auto Electric Co. 803-773-4381

Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that The Dog House of Sumter intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine & Liquor at 3880 Broad St. Ext, Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than May 22, 2014. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Ellen Marie Arl 2014ES4300264

Personal Representative Susan Arl C/O J. Cabot Seth Attorney At Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

LEGAL NOTICES

Estate Notice Sumter County

Bid Notices BID NOTICE

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

STATEBURG COURTYARD

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014

Mildred Vermenia Helton 2014ES4300183

Personal Representative Ruby V. Helton 640 Dillon Trace Street Apt 12 Sumter, SC 29153

Estate:

Claudia C. Jordan 2014ES4300262

Personal Representative Margaret Ann Baker 872 North Shem Drive Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Estate:

Michael G. White, Sr. #2014ES4300252 Personal Representative Barbara E. White 2320 Lloyd Drive Sumter, SC 29154

Helen Richburg Ragin #2014ES4300276

Personal Representative Monya L. Ragin 975 Houck Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Kaamil Amin Jones 2014ES4300094

Personal Representative Markita D. Gadson C/O Richard Booth Attorney At Law 17 East Calhoun Street Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Virginia R. H. Lee 2014ES4300260

Personal Representative

Ralph E. Lee C/O William M. Reynolds, III Attorney At Law PO Box 11262 Columbia, SC 29211 Estate:

Mamie Witherspoon #2014ES4300274

Personal Representative Lucille Cummings 580 Old Manning Road Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Fred F. McMillon #2014ES4300255 Personal Representative Shirley McMillon 107 Cherokee Road Sumter, SC 29150

Estate:

Patricia M. Naylor #2014ES4300281

Personal Representative Marie N. Walker C/O J. Seth Cabot Attorney At Law PO Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151

Estate:

Ann Green Jones 2014ES4300256

Personal Representative Dwight Green and Janie G. Dingle 130 West Foxworth Mill Road Sumter, SC 29153

Estate:

Marian Rose Brezicky 2014ES4300268

Personal Representative Michael Brezicky 76 Sally Street Wedgefield, SC 29168

Estate:

Julia Davis Singleton #2014ES4300273

Personal Representative Bernice Jones 215 Pack Road Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:

Alice B. Newmuis #2014ES4300254 Personal Representative Miraim Roman and Johnnie L. Roman, SR. 1625 Radical Road Sumter, SC 29153

Nancy Harrison: Cut satfat to lower cholesterol

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Local student wins 6th district art contest COLUMBIA – Assistant Democratic Leader and South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced Teena Wilder, a 12th-grade student at Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton, is the winner of the 2014 Sixth District Artistic Discovery art competition. The winning artwork is an oil painting titled Teena Wilder: Self-Portrait III. Artistic Discovery is an annual art competition conducted by members

of Congress. The winner in each Congressional district will have his or her artwork hung for the next year in the Cannon Tunnel that connects the House office buildings with the U.S. Capitol building. Wilder and other winning students will each receive two airline tickets to attend the unveiling of the exhibit and a reception for all winners in Washington, D.C., next month. All district winners are also eligible to receive a col-

lege scholarship. “I am always impressed with the artistic talent I see from young people in the Sixth Congressional District,” Clyburn said. “Despite the remarkable competition, Teena’s painting stood out from the rest. I will be proud to see her artwork displayed on Capitol Hill.” The annual competition is open to any high school student living in the Sixth Congressional district.

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Teena Wilder’s self-portrait won the Sixth Congressional District Discovery Art competition.

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Cancer survivors band together and march around Ramsey Stadium.

Clarendon County celebrates

Cancer Survivors BY JIM HILLEY (803) 774-1211 jim@theitem.com

Manning Mayor Julia Nelson welcomes attendees to the Relay for Life.

larendon County continued to show its strong support for the fight against cancer, as hundreds of local residents turned out Friday at Manning High School’s Ramsey Stadium for the Relay for Life. Each year, cancer survivors, caregivers, family members and supporters come to the event to show support for each other and raise funds for the American Cancer Society. “This is a special time of year that helps me remember where I came from,” said cancer survivor Pat Fenters. “I had surgery

March 2, and I didn’t know if I would be here.” Fenters said she was very encouraged by the community’s show of support. “Clarendon County is such a family,” she said. “Survivors can get together and give encouragement so they know they are not alone, and you see all the support from the caregivers.” During the opening ceremonies, Sen. Kevin Johnson, DManning, had praise for those gathered. “Thanks to the survivors because you remind us not to

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David Lynch, Gwen Lynch, 13, and Ruby Hammel, 12, pour sand into paper bags to make luminarias in honor of a relative battling cancer.

Officers ride to remember fallen comrades BY JIM HILLEY (803) 774-1211 jim@theitem.com The Palmetto Patriots, a bicycling team made up of Clarendon County law enforcement officers, is joining a nationwide vigil to remember fallen officers in Washington, D.C., tomorrow, group member and Clarendon County firefighter Pete Surette said. The team left Wednesday from the Manning Police Department in route to Reading, Pennslyvania, where they will meet with other officers who

began their journey in Boston, where they joined events commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. Surette said the Palmetto Patriots team comprises riders Lt. Carol Harrington and Scott Danback from the Manning Police Department, Ben Price from the Florence County Sheriff’s Department, Det. Eric Rosdail of the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Department, Gene Morris, a retired officer of the Department of Natural Resources, and himself. “We ride for various causes

throughout the year,” Surette said. “For this particular event, which is National Police Week, we ride for Law Enforcement United (LEU), a national organization with members from all over the U.S. and Canada.” Surette said LEU members will ride into D.C. from various routes. “The route we are taking this year is from Reading, Pennsylvania, into D.C.; it’s approximately 250 miles,” he said. “It will take us over three

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The Palmetto Patriots are on a bicycle trek to Washington, D.C,. to honor fallen police officers.

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PETS OF THE WEEK

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Dykes offers monetary advice Lesley Dykes, former business development director for the Clarendon Health System, is launching Stellar Asset Solutions DYKES LLC. Through this company, Dykes will offer her clients assistance in decisions about monetary issues including life insurance, health insurance,

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fixed annuities and real estate. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Business Administration, Dykes and her husband operate Mr. KleanAir, an indoor air quality services company in Manning. In 2013, Dykes earned her license from the South Carolina Department of Insurance. Dykes offers life and health insurance products

as well as fixed annuities through companies such as Transamerica Life Insurance Co., American General Life and Accident Insurance, Assurant Health and North American Co. A licensed Realtor in the Lake Marion region since 2003, Dykes recently joined The Agent Owned Realty Co. in Manning For more information, contact Dykes at (803) 7074901 or lesleypd@msn.com.

TOTO

Toto is a 1-year-old, female terrier mix who’s in search of a permanent home. She walks gracefully on leash, gets along well with other dogs and even cats! Due to her temperament, we believe that she’d do well with a family of any age. If you’ve been seeking a small breed, lifelong friend, come meet this young lady! She’s heartworm negative, current on vaccines and dewormed and will be spayed soon. Sissy has been a resident of the shelter for quite some time now. When she first arrived, she was frightened, severely overweight, unable to walk or barely stand. Since then, she has made huge progress. Still timid but very sweet, affectionate and trusting, she truly fits the description of the ideal “rescue dog.” She would thrive in a home with a fenced yard, no children or other dogs. She’s low heartworm positive, vaccinated up to date and de-wormed, and she is already spayed. Meet Toto, Sissy and many other cats and dogs at A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway (U.S. 301), which has numerous pets available for adoption. Adoption hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To drop off an animal, call (803) 473-7075 for an appointment. If you’ve lost a pet, check www.ccanimalcontrol.webs.com and www.ASecondChanceAnimalShelter.com.

NAACP hosts parade, festival in Summerton The Clarendon County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will celebrate its annual Briggs-DeLaine-Pearson Commemorative Weekend May 17-18 in Summerton. The Commemorative Parade and Festival will be Saturday, May, 17 at 10 a.m. Line-up for the parade will be at 9 a.m. on Mayland Drive and will continue down Main. Any groups, organizations and individuals who wish to participate in the parade can sign up, or get additional information by calling Roosevelt M. Mitchell at (803) 478-4116. At 11 a.m. the festival will begin on Railroad Avenue in Summerton. Vendors that would like to share information or sell a product or food items should contact

Leola Parks at (803) 435-3542. To share information, there is no fee; however, if you would like to sell items or food, the cost will be $25. The festival commemorates those who struggle to make a better life for all. There will be fun and food for all ages. A commemorative service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Historic Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 Liberty Hill Road, Summerton. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Nelson B. Rivers III, pastor of Charity Missionary Baptist Church, North Charleston. Music and entertainment will be provided by local choirs and groups. For more information, call Mary Cooper at (803) 659-4472.

BRIEF ENCOUNTERS CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The CMH Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month (excluding July and December) in the hospital board room.

RABIES CLINIC Morris Animal Clinic will hold its next rabies clinic on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8. Please make an appointment ahead for less wait time. Morris Animal Clinic is located at 2093 Alex Harvin Highway, Manning across from Bob’s Body Shop. Call (803) 435-8001.

FORESTRY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP A Forestry Management Workshop hosted by the Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Clemson Extension and Blue Streak Farms will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Blue Streak Farms, 3351 Governor Richardson Road, Summerton. Topics will include forest best management practices, tax incentives and farm bill programs. Cost of the workshop is $15 for Clarendon County Residents and $20 for non-residents. Lunch and instruction materials are included. Registration is required by Thursday, June 5.

For more information, call Casey Blackmon or Brandon DuRant at (803) 435-2612, extension 3.

BRIDGE CLOSING A portion of Liberty Church Road between S-14-262 and S-14-48 in Clarendon County will be closed for approximately two months, as the South Carolina Department of Transportation replaces a bridge. The SCDOT expects the new bridge to be open by June 18. Motorists will be detoured on 2-14-262 and S-14-262. Some school bus routes in Clarendon School District 2 will be affected. For more information, call (803) 435-4431.

MENTORING PROGRAM Rural Leadership InstituteClarendon is beginning a mentoring program, called Operation Generation, for atrisk youths in Clarendon County School District 1. Initially, the program will focus on students at Summerton Early Childhood Center and St. Paul Elementary. The board members of Rural Leadership Institute Clarendon are asking adult members of the Clarendon community to volunteer to become mentors. Often, children simply need to know that someone cares about them and to have a positive role model in their lives.

Mentoring time will take place on school property and only during school hours, possibly during the child’s activity time or lunch. The goal is to have mentors meet with children on a regular basis, for instance, once a week. Mentors will become volunteers of Clarendon School District 1 and will go through background checks as well as be given an orientation on being a mentor. For more information, call Bea Rivers at (803) 485-8164, Lesley Dykes at (803) 707-4901

or email rliclarendoncounty@ gmail.com.

CAMP HAPPY DAYS Camp Happy Days is here again, and donations of hats, T-shirts, sunscreen, toothpaste and other toiletries are sought. Cash donations are especially needed, as the camp is funded solely from donations. Camp Happy Days gives children with cancer and their siblings a chance to leave worries of hospitals and painful treatments far behind as they

plunge into six days of more fun than a child could ever imagine. “But most of all, we would like donations to help pay the cost of the camp,” Bill Ellis said. “The most important thing for me is that these kids have a great time and they pay nothing for it. It’s a good cause, and we’ll take any help we can get.” For more information or to make a donation, call Bill Ellis at (803)460-7666. For more information on Camp Happy Days, visit www.camphappydays.org.

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Cut satfat to lower cholesterol Area Students Win SCISA I

f the doctor tells you your blood cholesterol level is high, you should immediately cut out high-cholesterol foods like eggs, right? No. The most important dietary factor in reducing blood cholesterol is reducing consumption of saturated fats. A reduction in total fat in the diet will almost always result in a reduction of saturated fats. We should keep in mind that cholesterol is a very important substance – so important that our bodies even Nancy make it. ReHarrison member also CLEMSON that dietary cholesterol is EXTENSION found only in animal products. Saturated fats, however, are found in both animal and plant products. Coconut and palm oil are just two examples of food products that are high in saturated fat while containing no cholesterol. Shrimp, on the other hand, is low in saturated fat, but relatively high in cholesterol. Eight extra large shrimp have a trace of saturated fat and 160 milligrams of cholesterol. For the average person, the cholesterol requirement per day is 300 milligrams per day. So, shrimp winds up being a healthy food choice for the average healthy person. Liver is low in saturated fat, only 2 grams per 3 oz. serving, but it’s very high in cholesterol – 331 milligrams. That makes it a sometimes food, not an everyday food. An egg contains 2 grams of saturated fat and 213 milligrams of cholesterol. The white contains neither saturated fat nor cholesterol. When doctors prescribe a lowcholesterol diet, what they really mean is a cholesterol-lowering diet. For that, the best prescription is to maintain a healthy

CAULIFLOWER WITH LOW–FAT CHEESE SAUCE 1 medium cauliflower, broken ¼ cup low-fat cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp low-fat cottage cheese into florets (about 3 cups) 2 Tbsp low-calorie margarine 2 tsp Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp unbleached flour 1 tsp paprika 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk Pepper and salt to taste 1. Steam the cauliflower in a steamer over boiling water, covered, for 5-6 minutes until the florets just turn tender. Set aside. Melt the margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth. 2. Add the milk and cook over medium-low heat until slightly thickened. Add the cheeses. Cook until cheeses melt, about 3 minutes. (Add a little liquid if the sauce is to thick.) Add a little liquid if the sauce is too thick.) Add the paprika, pepper and salt. Pour the sauce over steamed cauliflower and serve. weight by exercising and limiting calories, while keeping saturated fat to a minimum. Though dietary cholesterol is a minor player, you shouldn’t overdo it.

A LOW-FAT DIET The amount of fat in the diet has a very important role in how all of the fats are digested and metabolized. A proper diet can take care of the vast majority of patients with high cholesterol and save the expense of medications. Even modest changes in intake have the potentials to make a big difference in a patients health outlook.

WATCH ALL FATS, NOT JUST CHOLESTEROL When we talked about high cholesterol in previous sections, we really concentrated on the levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol. We’re going to change our focus now that we’re talking about diet and consider ALL fats, particularly saturated fats, in addition to cholesterol. Total fats and saturated fats are important concepts to remember. It is these items which will drive the metabolism of all fats, including cholesterol. Saturated fats are found in high quantities in foods of animal origin. These are converted to cholesterol by the liver, and should not be overindulged in. These fats are

solid at room temperature. Saturated fats are often high in foods that are high in cholesterol. Foods that are low in cholesterol can also be very high in saturated fats, and therefore the label of “No Cholesterol” does not mean the food is OK — check the saturated fat content. Polyunsaturated fats are generally from non-meat sources and are better for you. However, while they do lower the bad cholesterol, they also tend to lower the good cholesterol. These fats are liquid at room temperature. Monounsaturated fats not only lower the bad cholesterol, but tend to increase the good cholesterol.

Science Fair Award

Two Laurence Manning Academy students were recognized for their accomplishments during the awards ceremony at the 2014 South Carolina Independent School Association State Science Fair held in Sumter recently. Austin Geddings and Lowden Olsen won third place in the elementary division of the team projects with their project, “The Effect of Temperature on the Distance a Ball Travels.” “The state science fair is SCISA’s largest academic competition and the caliber of projects increases each year. This year 173 regional winners from 22 schools submitted more than 130 projects,” said Larry Watt, SCISA executive director. “All of these students are to be commended for their innovative and creative applications of the scientific method.” The SCISA State Science Fair was open to students in the following age divisions: Elementary – grades 3 through 5; Junior – grades 6 through 8; and Senior – grades 9 through 12. Each division had seven categories: behavioral science, biological science, computer/ math, environmental science, general science, physical science and interdisciplinary

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Laurence Manning Academy students Austin Geddings, left, and Lowden Olsen won third place in the elementary division of the team projects at the SCISA State Science Fair. team project. Judging criteria included technical correctness, aesthetic quality, theory, feasibility, effort and scientific methods. The South Carolina Independent School Association is a non-profit, voluntary association of approximately 110 independent schools serving more than 37,000 teachers and students. Founded in 1965, the State of South Carolina incorporated SCISA as an exclusively educational organization with the responsibilities of establishing accreditation standards, coordinating academic and athletic competition and providing professional development for member organizations.

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Clarendon School District Two Vacancy Announcement 2014-15 School Year Position: Custodian (260 Days) Qualifications: High School Diploma, Experience Preferred, Clear Criminal Background Check. Pay: District Salary Scale

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

Deadline: June 2, 2014 or Until Position Filled Estate:

Send Application Clarendon School District Two Daniel McCathern P.O. Box 1252 15 Major Drive Manning, SC 29102 Clarendon School District Two is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are available online at www.clarendon2.k12.sc.us or in the District Office.

LEGAL NOTICES Estate Notice Clarendon County

Estate: Clarence Ervin Hodge #2013ES1400294 Personal Representative: Brenda Hodge Wise 109 Beacon Light Road St. Matthews, SC 29135 Attorney: J. Cabot Seth P.O. Box 1268 Sumter, SC 29151 04/29/14 - 05/13/14

Ernest Ludwig Rauber, Jr #2014ES1400105 Personal Representative: Linda C. Rauber Post Office Box 335 Manning, SC 29102 04/29/14 - 05/13/14

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RELAY, FROM PAGE C1 take life for granted, and thanks to the caregivers who play such an important role,” he said. State Rep. Dr. Robert Ridgeway said he has seen a great deal of headway made in the fight against cancer. “I’ve seen cancer treatment change a lot, and the survivor rate,” he said. “Research comes through what we do here tonight — raising money. We can have a

celebration of life and not a Relay for Life.” After the opening ceremonies, cancer survivors wearing purple T-shirts gathered behind a banner to make the first laps around the stadium. On the second lap, they were joined by caregivers and then other supporters. “This is such a great event,” said Dwight Stewart, an event organizer and father of a cancer survivor. “Each of you can be proud of what you have done and continue to do.”

Jaelyn Talley, enjoys playing in soap bubbles during the Relay for Life.

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Cancer survivors begin their march around the stadium.

Darlene Tyndall, Ann English and Carol Gavin admire the luminarias dedicated to cancer surviors and victims.

OFFICERS, FROM PAGE C1 days of travel.” He said LEU sets up travel stations for the teams using funds raised by the riders. Also taking part in the rides is the group Concerns of Police Survivors, which raises funds for the Officer Down Memorial Page. “When an officer is killed in the line of duty, they post the officer’s memorial events and the End of Watch information,” Surette said. He said his group raises money throughout the year to help each rider and each support person go to this event annually if their work schedules and other commitments allow. “We are honored to have a new support person,” Surette said. “Sal Rao lost his son several years back on Interstate 95 in a traffic collision. He was a state trooper. Rao will be going and helping out at different breaks.” He said Price will join the group in Reading. “He has already started in Boston. Their total trip is going to be 1,000 miles.” Surette said. The team planned to drive about 75 percent of the way May 7, then drive to Reading the next morning. “We’ll meet on Friday and have our safety briefings and get all of that stuff out of the way,” Surette said. The team members were on their bikes May 10-12. “No matter what day it falls on, we always ride (May) 10-11-12,” Surette said. “Saturday, Sunday and Monday we’ll be riding, and Tuesday is the National Me-

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morial Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C.” Thousands of law enforcement personnel and surviving family members will be at the vigil, he said. “My goodness, it’s an enormous amount,” Surette said. He said the Law Enforcement United will join with several other national organizations for the vigil at the Fallen Police Officers Memorial. “They have another group called the Police Unity Tour that does the same type of fundraising and support and consists of law enforcement and retired officers. It is also open to survivors of law enforcement.” Surette said through that group, family members of others who want to be involved in support or who want to ride can qualify. “We have a lot of folks whose father, mother, brother or sister may have died in the line of duty come and ride in support. It’s a great thing to be involved in.” He said each rider designates a person whom they wish to honor. “You have bands showing the person you are honoring and their End of Watch, and we’ll ride with those bands the entire route,” he said. Surette said he was honoring Sam Tobias, a constable killed in Clarendon County in 1899. “We found out about it several years back, and we worked and got his name on the state hall of fame at the police academy and at the national memorial,” Surette said. “He is going to be hon-

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ored for the first time.” Rosdail said he is riding to show his support for the families of fallen officers. “We enjoy the ride and the camaraderie of everybody

Michael Lynch, 7, helps prepare candles for the luminaria display during the Relay for Life Friday.

being together, but the ultimate goal is to support and bring awareness to the families of fallen officers,” he said. “They are still our families even though the officers

are gone. We are a big family and we don’t forget the people that those officers left behind. They are still part of the police family. That’s really what this is all about.”

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