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Congressman: Sequestration could outlast fiscal year

BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., expects the sequestration — dramatic cutbacks throughout the federal government including the ordering of one of the fighter squadrons stationed at Shaw Air Force Base to stand down — to last at least through

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The inscription “In memory of Lee County’s Confederate soldiers” is still visible on the Confederate monument of the grounds of the Lee County Courthouse recently.

Lee group rededicates century-old monument

the current fiscal year.

Speaking at a Sumter Rotary Club meeting Monday, Mulvaney said he hopes the spending cuts allow the government to learn some lessons on operating more effectively.

“If the lesson that we learn from going through the sequester is that there are ways to run our military and our government in a more efficient manner, then this

FROM LAST WEEK • After a four-week trial against the federal government, a ninewoman, one-man jury took slightly more than four hours to determine Tuomey Healthcare System is guilty of violating Stark Law and the False Claims Act, collecting more than $39.3 million in fraudulent Medicare claims. During Tuomey’s closing argument, defense lawyer Matthew Hubbell said a verdict against them would “annihilate” the local hospital, but each side has several legal steps to take.

Tuomey has 28 days to file an appeal in the case. In the meantime, Senior District Court Judge Margaret Seymour set a guideline for the two sides to discuss damages. The federal government will have two weeks to petition the court on exactly how much the government should receive in fees, fines and penalties, on top of the $39.3 million in false claims. Tuomey will be given another two weeks to respond to the government, and then the government will have an additional week to answer Tuomey’s response.

• Kelvin Lemon, principal of East Clarendon Middle-High School in Turbeville, has announced he will run for the state’s highest education post as a Democrat. Republican Mick Zais, who has not made a formal announcement about running for re-election, has held the state superintendent seat since January 2011. Lemon said officials’ treatment of rural education is what spurred him to run for the position, and he is the first of either party to announce a run for the seat.

• The investigation into an inmate’s death at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center has been completed by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined the death of 20-year-old Giovanni Maldanado on May 1 was self-inflicted, and no criminal activity occurred. He was found hanging by a bed sheet in his cell, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Jail administrator Simon Major said Maldanado’s death was the first self-inflicted death at the prison since it opened in 2002.

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U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) discusses sequestration in front of a congregation at Sumter Rotary Club on Monday.

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CAR FAILS TO BEAT TRAIN ON BETHEL CHURCH ROAD

BY KEN BELL Special to The Item BISHOPVILLE — On May 10, 1913, widows, wives and other women of Bishopville dedicated a monument to the Confederate veterans of the Civil War. On Saturday, 100 years and a day later, members of the Lottie Green Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy rededicated the monument, which is located on the front lawn of the Lee County Courthouse.

“We’re very honored to be able to do this,” said Retta Tindal, immediate past national historian for the UDC and past state president. “We work very hard to preserve history, including our Confederate history.”

Chapter member Joyce Bigbie opened the ceremony with a prayer.

Attendees then listened to Margery Jeffords read a rendition of “The Conquered Banner,” a poem by Abram Joseph Ryan:

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A 22-year-old Sumter woman and her brother were treated for minor injuries at Tuomey Regional Medical Center on Monday morning after the woman attempted to beat a train on Bethel Church Road. Olivia Richardson was charged by the state Highway Patrol with disregarding a railroad signal. She was driving her 2009 Nissan four-door vehicle east on Bethel Church Road near Pinewood Road and disregarding flashing lights warning of an oncoming train, according to Lance Cpl. W.B. “Brent” Kelly.

GET INVOLVED • The Chuck Nesbitt Blood Drive will be held at Sumter County Library on Harvin Street on Friday. Contact Cpl. Joey Duggan at (803) 436-2721 to schedule an appointment, or visit redcrossblood.org.

• Hot Pursuit 5K Run will start at the Sumter Family YMCA on Saturday. Contact Lt. Angela Rabon at (803) 436-2717 to register or register at strictlyrunning. com. There is a $30 entry fee.

Both the run and the blood drive are part of National Police Week events honoring fallen law enforcement officers. For more information about local 2013 National Police Week events, visit the Sumter Police Department online at www.sumterpd.com.

• You’re invited to the Friends of Swan Lake annual spring meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The guest speaker will be horticulturist and host of SCETV’s “Making It Grow,” Amanda McNulty, and the meeting will include a dedication of the return of the fully restored fire truck to the Swan Lake playground and highlights of its history. Information will be available for those interested in joining the Friends of Swan Lake.

Furl that Banner, for ’tis weary; Round its staff ’tis drooping dreary; Furl it, fold it, it is best; For there’s not a man to wave it, And there’s not a sword to save it, And there’s no one left to lave it In the blood that heroes gave it; And its foes now scorn and brave it; Furl it, hide it — let it rest!

Ray Drayton, Tyson Eckley, Jake Smith and Carl Frazier sang “Ode to Our Confederate Dead” and “Bonnie Blue Flag,” accompanied by pianist Sandra Lee. Lee also accompanied Ashley Lattimer’s solo of “The Jacket of Grey.”

The solemn ceremony included the reading of the names of all of the Lee County veterans of the war followed by Lee playing a piano solo of “Dixie’s Land.”

“Our ancestors fought hard and came home to a devastated land,” Tindal said before giving the crowd SEE MONUMENT, PAGE A7 20 N. Magnolia St. Sumter, SC 29150 (USPS 525-900)

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Haley to meet with Manning constituents S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley will hold constituent meetings at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Manning City Hall, 29 W. Boyce St. Residents can schedule a oneon-one meeting with Haley to discuss any issue.

Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment should call (803) 734-1999 between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Appointments are first come, first served. For more information, call (803) 734-2100.

Schools superintendent search continues in Lee

Budget plan could include $15M for buses

BY SEANNA ADCOX Associated Press COLUMBIA — The Senate’s 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina’s oldest-in-the-nation fleet, as part of its $6.3 billion plan for state spending.

Senators considered an amendment Monday to their budget plan that would distribute nearly $7 million extra that lottery sales are expected to bring in next fiscal year, according to revised revenue estimates approved last week by state economic advisers. The proposal puts $2.75 million of the higher-than-expected profits toward school buses.

A spokesman for Republican state Superintendent Mick Zais said the proposed allocation is encouraging but still

falls far short.

“We have a long way to go to get the bus fleet cost-effective for taxpayers and on the schedule recommended by law,” said spokesman Jay Ragley.

New buses not only mean students are more likely to get to school on time, but they’re more fuel efficient and cheaper to maintain, Zais has said. The $15 million could buy about 200 buses.

Republican Gov. Nikki Haley continues to advocate for transferring the fleet’s responsibility to districts. Her budget recommended the state sell all of its buses and let districts either be fully responsible for running their own buses or contract for services. That idea has gone nowhere in the Legislature.

Two-thirds of the buses in South Carolina’s fleet for public schools remain at

least 15 years old. That’s despite the arrival of 342 new school buses this school year that replaced models up to 28 years old.

Nearly 90 percent of those buses’ $28 million cost came from lottery funds that legislators designated during the current and last fiscal years, mostly from unclaimed lottery prizes.

It marked the state’s first significant purchase for the fleet in four years. Zais asked legislators for $46 million for school buses in 2013-14.

In 2007, legislators approved replacing the statewide fleet every 15 years, but they ignored the law for years amid the economic downturn.

Meeting the replacement recommendation would require $34 million, Ragley said.

The Lee County School District Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the district annex, 310 Roland St., Bishopville.

Trustees will enter executive session to conduct superintendent interviews.

Work on water mains happens this week The city of Sumter will perform maintenance to water mains on North Main Street between Foxworth Mill Road and East Brewington Road between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

The city will perform fire hydrant flow tests during the same time period on Cutleaf Drive, Carter Road, Summit Drive, Daufaskie Road, Boardwalk, Pawleys Lane, Dewees Street, Dewees Court, Debidue Lane and Winyah Street. Water customers in these areas may experience temporary discolored water.

Direct questions or concerns to the city of Sumter Public Services Department at (803) 4362558.

Wilson Hall student wins art competition Sixth District Congressman and Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn has announced that Rebekah Russell, a 12thgrade student at Wilson Hall, is the winner of the 2013 Sixth District Artistic Discovery competition.

The winning artwork is an oil painting titled “Still Life with Apples and Cherries.”

Artistic Discovery is an annual art competition conducted by members of Congress. The winner in each congressional district will have their artwork hung for the next year in the Cannon Tunnel that connects the House office buildings with the U.S. Capitol building. The winning student will also 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 college scholarship.

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Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon, far right, said on Monday that county officials have tried for years to provide recreational opportunities for the people of Salterstown. A new Salterstown Community Center was dedicated Monday by county and other local officials Monday.

Officials dedicate Salterstown center

BY ROBERT J. BAKER bbaker@theitem.com The old stone building that once served as a center for the small community of Salterstown was built on volunteer labor in the late 1970s.

It had no air-conditioning, and many of the center’s activities were scheduled outside under the shade of tall trees.

A new Salterstown Community Center was dedicated Monday by county and other local officials in the place where the old building once stood. Paid for by the Penny for Progress sales tax, it actually started operations earlier this year when Sumter County Council voted to amend its current-year budget to include $5,000 for community center activities.

The Salterstown building is the second of three such centers — after R.E. Davis — to be completed in the county on the back of the penny sales tax.

“For many years we worked with this community to provide recreation servic-

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Sumter County Council Chairman Larry Blanding, center, cut the ribbon on the new Salterstown Community Center on Monday. The building is located at 800 Salterstown Road, just off Oswego Highway and about half a mile north of the U.S. 378 overpass.

es,” said Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon.

“Today, we’re here seeing this beautiful building. This is a great day for Salterstown, and I want to congratulate this community.”

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Chairman Will Holmes.

“This began when a group of concerned citizens got together six years ago and began talking about ways to improve the community through a local option sales tax,” Holmes said. “At that time, Florence had just passed theirs and Orangeburg was talking about passing its second. Today, Orangeburg is talking about passing its third.”

The tax has now helped officials complete two of their

major projects, the Patriot Park Sportsplex and renovations to the Sumter County Civic Center. Another, the county’s new 80,000-squarefoot, $20 million judicial center, is scheduled to open at the end of this month.

“This is a great day for Salterstown,” said the Rev. Robert Thompson, a community representative. “We are proud of our community center. We are ready to use it. We are ready to take care of it.”

Lottie Rembert McClary, whose mother, Lida Rembert served as the old center director for years, said the building is “a big improvement over what we had.”

“I can see with the extra rooms we will now be able to have a lot of activities for the children,” she said. “I think it’s just wonderful.

Salterstown Community Center is located at 800 Salterstown Road, just off Oswego Highway and about half a mile north of the U.S. 378 overpass.

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Fiber, metal artists can be seen at Sumter Gallery FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter County Gallery of Art will present two solo exhibitions with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Jim Arendt: Selvage & Elizabeth Brim: Sewing with Steel can be seen at the gallery through July 5.

Arendt’s fiber-based installation, Selvage, defined as the edge of woven fabric finished so as to prevent raveling, is influenced by the radical reshaping of the rural and industrial landscapes he grew up in. These lifesized figurative works of family and friends are made by meticulously layering strips of blue denim of different shades. The expressions captured in the faces and the details of the garments are truly amazing. Through the use of denim, a traditionally working class fabric, Arendt investigates how individual lives are affected by changing economic structures.

Arendt’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in numerous group and solo exhibitions. Recently, his work was awarded Best in Show at Hub-Bub Gallery’s Emerging Carolina in Spartanburg and was included in the South Carolina Biennial and the 701 CCA Prize 2012 at 701 Center for Contemporary Art in Co-

ABOVE: Blacksmith Elizabeth Brim’s “Parasol� is among her works of metal sculpture that can be seen at the Sumter County Gallery of Art through July 5.

LEFT: Jim Arendt’s “Ellie,� like other works in his exhibition, is created by layering shades of denim.

Arendt recently won the top award at the ArtFields festival in Lake City. His show, “Selvage,� opens Thursday with a reception at the gallery.

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lumbia. His work will also be included in Fiberarts International 2013 in Pittsburgh and the 2013 Textile Biennial in the Netherlands.

Sumter County Gallery of Art Curator Frank McCauley noted, “If you followed the ambitious visual art festival Artfields in Lake City that ended two weeks ago, Arendt’s piece ‘Jamie’ won the $50,000 grand prize. It was selected out of 400 artists from nine Southeastern states. We had scheduled Arendt to show at the gallery a year ago.�

Arendt received his bachelor of fine arts degree from Kendall College of Art & Design and his master of fine arts degree with a concentration in painting from the University of

South Carolina. He currently serves as director of the Rebecca Randall Bryan Gallery at Coastal Carolina University.

Elizabeth Brim, whose sculptural work for this exhibition is titled Sewing with Steel, has taught blacksmithing at Penland, Haystack School in Deere Island, Maine, and Peters Valley Craft Center in Layton, N.J., and has been a visiting artist at several institutions, including the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her work has been included in several important invitational exhibitions and is represented in the Horn Collection in Little Rock, Ark., the Mint Museum in Char-

lotte and The Metal Museum, Memphis, Tenn.

Brim was raised in Columbus, Ga., and received her master of fine arts degree in printmaking from the University of Georgia in 1979. She studied ceramics, woodworking, metals and blacksmithing at Penland School of Crafts. She became an instructor and iron studio coordinator at Penland in 1995 and now lives there, working as a full time studio artist.

In a recent conversation with SCGA Director Karen Watson, Brim talked about a technique of “inflating� metal she developed because she

wanted to make a pillow. She heats two welded pieces of steel in a gas forge and then forces compressed air between the plates to inflate them, imparting a light, delicate quality to the work. She has been asked to teach many workshops on this technique, from St. Louis to Canada.

Much of Brim’s work mimics soft fabric, feminine objects, as

well as forms found in nature, and are made using a combination of both contemporary and ancient blacksmithing techniques.

In offering thanks to the exhibition’s sponsors, Stifel Financial, Sumter Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Turner Garage & Transmission, Zaxby’s, Mallie Jenkins and the Poinsett Garden Club, Watson said, “Bringing exhibitions of this caliber to the Sumter County Gallery of Art would not be possible without the support of the Sumter community.

Special thanks to (them) for making this show possible.�

See Jim Arendt: Selvage & Elizabeth Brim: Sewing with Steel through July 15 at the Sumter County Gallery of Art, 200 Hasell St., adjacent to Patriot Hall on Haynsworth Street.

Gallery members will be admitted at no charge for Thursday’s opening reception; non-members for $5.

At all other times, admission is free. Call (803) 775-0543.

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UN: Fight hunger by eating more insects

BY FRANCES D’EMILIO The Associated Press ROME — The latest weapon in the U.N.’s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now.

Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world.

Some edible insect information in bite-sized form: WHO EATS INSECTS NOW? Two billion people do, largely in Asia, Africa and Latin America, the Rome-based U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Monday as it issued a report exploring edible insect potential.

Some insects may already be in your food (and this is no fly-in-my-soup joke). Demand for natural food coloring as opposed to artificial dyes is increasing, the agency’s experts say. A red coloring produced from the cochineal, a scaled insect often exported from Peru, already puts the hue in a trendy Italian aperitif and an internationally popular brand of strawberry yogurt.

Many pharmaceutical companies also use colorings from insects in their pills.

PACKED WITH PROTEIN, FULL OF FIBER Scientists who have studied the nutritional value of edible insects have found that red ants, small grasshop-

pers and some water beetles pack (gram-per-gram or ounce-per-ounce) enough protein to rank with lean ground beef while having less fat per gram.

Bored with bran as a source of fiber in your diet? Edible insects can oblige, and they also contain useful minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorous, selenium and zinc.

WHICH TO CHOOSE? Beetles and caterpillars are the most common meals among the more than 1,900 edible insect species that people eat. Other popular insect foods are bees, wasps, ants, grasshoppers, locusts and crickets. Less popular are termites and flies, according to U.N. data.

ECO-FRIENDLY Insects on average can convert 4.4 pounds of feed into 2.2 pounds of edible meat. In comparison, cattle require 17.6 pounds of feed to produce a kilogram of meat. Most insects raised for food are likely to produce fewer environmentally harmful greenhouse gases than livestock, the U.N. agency says.

DON’T SWAT THE INCOME Edible insects are a money maker.

In Africa, four big water bottles filled with grasshoppers can fetch a gatherer $20. Some caterpillars in southern Africa and weaver ant eggs in Southeast Asia are considered delicacies and command high prices.

Insect-farms tend to be small, serving niche markets such as fish bait businesses. But since insects thrive across a wide range of locations —

from deserts to mountains — and are highly adaptable, experts see big potential for the insect farming industry, especially those farming insects for animal feed. Most edible insects are now gathered in forests.

LET A BUG DO YOUR RECYCLING A $4 million European Union-funded research project is studying the common housefly to see if a lot of flies can help recycle animal waste by essentially eating it while helping to produce feed for animals such as chickens. Right now farmers can only use so much manure as fertilizer and many often pay handsome sums for someone to cart away animal waste and burn it.

A South African fly factory that rears the insects en masse to transform blood, guts, manure and discarded food into animal feed has won a $100,000 U.N.-backed innovation prize.

Beetles and caterpillars are the most common meals among the more than 1,900 edible insect species that people eat. Other popular insect foods are bees, wasps, ants, grasshoppers, locusts and crickets.

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Retail sales rise in April WASHINGTON (AP) — Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain resilient in the face of higher taxes and could continue to drive economic growth this spring.

Retail sales edged up 0.1 percent in April, the Commerce Department said Monday. That’s an improvement from a 0.5 percent decline in March, the largest drop in nine months.

The April gain was stronger when taking out the effect of lower gas prices, which reduced sales at gas stations 4.7 percent. The retail sales report is not adjusted for price changes.

When excluding gas station sales, retail spending rose 0.7 percent. And core retail sales, which exclude gas, autos and building supplies, increased 0.5 percent. Economists pay close attention to core sales because they strip out the most volatile categories.

Sales of autos rose 1 percent in April, rebounding from a 0.6 percent drop in March.

Sales at clothing stores increased 1.2 percent, and sales at general merchandise stores, a category that covers department stores, rose 1 percent. Sales were also strong at building materials and garden supply stores and electronics and appliance stores.

Consumers increased their spending in April, despite paying higher Social Security taxes that has reduced their paychecks this year. Their spending will likely add to economic growth in the April-June quarter.

Consumer spending makes up roughly 70 percent of economic activity. “This is a good start to the second quarter,� said Jennifer Lee, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets. “The rest of the year is expected to rise further on stronger household finances.�

POLICE BLOTTER DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY:

A 1998 blue Nissan Sentra reportedly sustained scratches on all sides of the vehicle and an expletive was carved into the hood while it was parked on the corner of Kingman Street and Newberry Avenue between 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday.

The estimated damage was $1,000.

A truck with a “custom candy paint job� valued at $5,000 was reportedly keyed about 8:42 p.m. Saturday at a business in the 1000 block of Broad Street. The estimated damage was $900, but the victim said the entire truck might have to be repainted.

CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

A 34-year-old woman reportedly told police that a 34-year-old man threw boiled peanuts and a sandwich at her before pouring beer on her head and choking her. She reportedly had red

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An air-conditioning unit was reportedly stolen from the 1000 block marks around her of Nottingham Drive beneck. tween May 26 and SIMPLE ASSAULT: Wednesday. The unit is A 33-year-old valued at $6,000. woman reportedly A 47-inch Toshiba TV went to a home in valued at $800, a 52-inch the 4000 block of Liv- Panasonic TV valued at ingwood Drive, $1,100, a PlayStation 3 Wedgefield, about valued at $300 and an 12:57 p.m. Friday Xbox 360 valued at $250 looking for her huswere reportedly taken band. A 31-year-old from a home in the 2000 then reportedly exit- block of Tall Oak Road ed the residence and about 11:48 a.m. Sunday. hit the 33-year-old in A 10-week-old tanthe face, causing a and-white female pug cut to her lip and a valued at $500 was rechipped tooth. The portedly taken from a 31-year-old said the home in the 3000 block 33-year-old arrived of Lee Altman Road, Dalon her property loud- zell, about 3:01 p.m. Sunly using profanity and day. hit her in the face A Glock .22-caliber and body. pistol valued at $550 was reportedly taken from a ARMED ROBBERY: parked vehicle in the A 19-year-old man 2000 block of Battle reportedly told law en- Court, Dalzell, about 7:40 forcement he met p.m. Sunday. three males between A 32-inch flat-screen the ages 17 and 20 to TV valued at $300 was regive them gas money, portedly taken from a but they stole his wal- home in the 7000 block let containing about of Hiram Jenkins Senior $100 at gunpoint at a Road, Rembert, about 2 business in the 2000 a.m. Saturday. About block of Thomas Sum- $200 in damage was ter Highway, Dalzell, about 1:04 p.m. Friday.

caused to a side door.

A 47-inch Vizio flatscreen TV valued at $800 was reportedly taken from a home in the 2000 block of Highview Street about 3:25 a.m. Sunday.

A door had been kicked in, and a side window was broken causing about $400 in damage.

A passenger-side mirror of a white 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe valued at $200, a black radar detector valued at $200, a 44-inch gold necklace valued at $3,000, a gold Citizen’s watch valued at $200, a gold-link bracelet valued at $200, a gold set of teeth valued at $300, a black “Beats by Dre� set of headphones valued at $300, a black iPod valued at $300 and a pair of red-and-gray Nike Air Jordan tennis shoes valued at $100 were reportedly taken from a vehicle parked in the 3000 block of Sportsman Drive, Dalzell, between 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.

Three cartons of Seneca cigarettes valued at $135, a box of Philly blunts valued at $45 and two cases of soda valued

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at $30 were reportedly taken from a business in the 8000 block of SC 261, Pinewood, about 9:14 a.m. Friday.

An S.C. license tag valued at $35 was reportedly taken off a white Mitsubishi Galant parked in the 900 block of Manning Road about 12:23 p.m.

Saturday.

A stand-up freezer valued at $400, a gas heater valued at $200 and a non-operational refrigerator valued at $30 were reportedly taken from a business in the 6000 block of Black River Road, Rembert, about 11:44 a.m. Saturday.

A 46-inch Sony flatscreen TV valued at $1,000, a black iPad valued at $180, a black iPhone valued at $250, an assortment of jewelry valued at $500, a digital camera valued at $200 and $160 in cash were reportedly taken from a home in the 1000 block of Nottingham Drive about 4:04 a.m. Saturday. The TV was recovered from Robinson Avenue. A side door sustained $100 in damage.

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ABOVE: City Councilman Calvin Hastie, right, explains to the YouthBuild members how to harvest collard greens on Friday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. More collards, broccoli and lettuce were harvested on Saturday and were used in the church’s Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday.

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A wreath hangs near a monument honoring Lee County Confederate veterans recently.

an overview of the original ceremony. “The ladies of Lee County saw what was happening up north.

Monuments were being dedicated to Lincoln, Grant and Sherman. They wanted to do something for the Confederate veterans. So despite not having jobs, and not even being able to vote, they somehow raised the money. “There were many performers that day, including a solo by Miss Cornelia Lavendar, a solo

by Miss Alberta Woodward, who taught many generations of Bishopville children to play the piano and an address by Sen. E.D. ‘Cotton Ed’ Smith. The ladies who pulled the ribbons to unveil the monument that day included Mary Green Hill, Kathleen Tisdale, Sara Perrin, Elizabeth Stuckey and Myrtle Stuckey.� As she read each name, Tindal called out several people in the crowd who were descendants. “The ladies spread out blan-

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kets and provided hot meals for the veterans that day,� Tindal said. “And you have to remember that the majority of the veterans were in their 50s. President Lincoln had been assassinated only 48 years earlier. So the war was still a fresh memory for many of them. “The Lottie Green Chapter rededicates the monument today and we make this pledge for it to stand for another 100 years after that and another 100 years after that and another 100 years after that.�

The Lee County Light Horses from the S.C. Cotton Museum stood at attention throughout the ceremony. Janson Cox said the group also performs color guard duties. Cox, Brett Bowen and Nate Shepler remained on their mounts during

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the ceremony. A fourth, riderless horse was there in honor of the fallen soldiers.

The crowd watched as Janet Smith placed a wreath in front of the monument. Morning clouds provided respite from what otherwise would have been a blistering sun. A cool breeze added to the comfort.

Lattimer then sang a final solo, “Just Before the Battle, Mother.�

Then Bigbie, who had opened the ceremony with a prayer, closed it the same way.

The crowd took its time dispersing with many people standing before the wreath, paying tribute to, what for many, were their ancestors.

For them this was a time of reflection and comfort, knowing that because of these ancestors’ pasts, these descendants had a future.

‘The ladies of Lee County saw what was happening up north. Monuments were being dedicated to Lincoln, Grant and Sherman.

They wanted to do something for the Confederate veterans.’

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Obama tries to swat down 2 swirling controversies WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies Monday, denouncing as “outrageous� the targeting of conservative political groups by the federal IRS but angrily denying any administration cover-up after last year’s deadly attacks in Benghazi, Libya.

Simultaneous investigations — and demands

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emboldened GOP lawmakers and threatened to overtake a secondterm Obama agenda already off to a rocky start.

During a joint news conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, the normally even-keeled Obama appeared agitated over the resurgent investigation into the September attack at a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi. He dismissed the Republican-driven effort as a “sideshow� that dishonors the four

Americans who were killed, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens. “There’s no there there,� Obama declared in his first public comments since GOP lawmakers launched new hearings on the matter. “The fact that this keeps on getting churned up, frankly, has a whole lot to do with political motivations.�

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the IRS for scrutinizing the tax-exempt status of groups with conservative titles such as “Tea Party� or “Patriot� in their names. Those responsible, Obama said, must be held “fully accountable.� “I’ve got no patience with it,� he added. “I will not tolerate it and we will find out exactly what happened.�

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A public meeting to discuss sidewalk improvements to meet ADA requirements from Bartlette Street to Bee Street will be held 5-7 p.m. today at City Centre, 25 N. Main St. Call Allan Yu at (803) 7741612.

The National Federation of the Blind (Sumter Chapter) will meet at 7 p.m. today at Shiloh-Randolph Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. Betty Spencer will speak.

The spotlight will shine on Belle Mosley on her 96th birthday.

Transportation provided within the mileage radius. Contact Debra Canty at (803) 775-5792 or at DebraCanC2@frontier.com.

The Sumter County Education Association Retired will have a special called meeting at noon Wednesday, May 15, at the North HOPE Center.

Call Brenda Bethune at (803) 469-6588.

The National Association for Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) will offer two hours of continuing education 10 a.m.noon Thursday, May 16, at Sunset Country Club. Regular meeting will follow at noon.

Call Tammy Kelly at (803) 773-8322.

The Pinedale Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the South HOPE Center. Call Ferdinand Burns at (803) 9684464.

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It consists of 100 business owners, experts and consultants, whose vote is the only thing that counts. Not to give too much away, but in the episode made available for review, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;crowdâ&#x20AC;? completely ignored the advice of the judges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not unlike the home audience on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing With the Stars.â&#x20AC;?

One wishes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crowdâ&#x20AC;? took the crowd-funding idea even

further, inviting viewers to follow along at home, or on the Internet and vote with their own modest investments, via Kickstarter, eBay, Paypal or some other online transaction site.

But that could get sticky, and seem weird in repeats. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get plenty of chances to watch reruns of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crowd Rules,â&#x20AC;? while CNBC ignores its real job of reporting business news. â&#x20AC;˘ My confusion continues as Fox begins its summer early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So You Think You Can Danceâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m.) kicks off its 10th season. Cat Deeley returns to host this talent showcase, a series that has traditionally been launched in the warm afterglow of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Idolâ&#x20AC;? finale. Perhaps theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not anticipating such warm and fuzzy feelings this year.

Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Season Finales â&#x20AC;˘ The hunt for Eli David and Jackie Vanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killer continues on â&#x20AC;&#x153;NCISâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., CBS, TVPG). â&#x20AC;˘ A nuclear blast gets everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention on â&#x20AC;&#x153;NCIS: Los

Angelesâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14). â&#x20AC;˘ Taylor Swift and Rob Reiner guest-star on â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Girlâ&#x20AC;? (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). â&#x20AC;˘ Mindy volunteers in Haiti on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mindy Projectâ&#x20AC;? (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14). â&#x20AC;˘ Clark makes the most of a desk-duty demotion on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Boyâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., CBS).

Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Other Highlights â&#x20AC;˘ A self-assured woman (Amy Adams) finds her expectations rocked (or rather shamrocked, in this case) by a trip to Ireland in the 2010 romantic comedy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leap Yearâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., CW, TV-PG). â&#x20AC;˘ Hank and Nick contend with a zombie outbreak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grimmâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., NBC, TVPG). â&#x20AC;˘ After a conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s escape, a witness expires on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Body of Proofâ&#x20AC;? (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

Cult Choice The 1981 documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is Elvisâ&#x20AC;? (8 p.m., Encore) combines dramatic re-enactments and concert footage.

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Watergate’s lesson “He has, acting personally and through his subordinates and agents, endeavored to ... cause, in violation of the constitutional rights of citizens, income tax audits or other income tax investigations to be initiated or conducted in a discriminatory manner.”

— Article 2, Section 1, Articles of Impeachment — Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee, July 29, 1974

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ASHINGTON — The burglary occurred in 1972, the climax came in 1974, but 40 years ago this week — May 17, 1973 — the Senate Watergate hearings began exploring the nature of Richard Nixon’s administration. Now the nature of Barack Obama’s administration is being clarified as revelations about IRS targeting of conservative groups merge with myriad Benghazi mendacities. George WILL This administration aggressively hawked the fiction that the Benghazi attack was just an excessively boisterous movie review. Now we are told that a few wayward souls in Cincinnati, with nary a trace of political purpose, targeted for harassment political groups with “tea party” and “patriot” in their titles. The Washington Post reported Monday that the IRS also targeted groups that “criticized the government and sought to educate Americans about the U.S. Constitution.” Credit the IRS operatives with understanding who and what threatens the current regime.

Jay Carney, whose unenviable job is not to explain but to explain away what his employers say, calls the IRS’ behavior “inappropriate.”

No, using the salad fork for the entree is inappropriate.

Using the IRS for political purposes is a criminal offense.

It remains to be discovered whether the chief executive is guilty of more than an amazingly convenient failure to superintend the excesses of some executive branch employees beyond the Allegheny Mountains.

Meanwhile, file this under “What a tangled web we weave”: The IRS official in charge of the division that makes politically sensitive allocations of tax-exempt status said last Friday that she learned of the targeting of conservatives from news reports. But a draft report by the IRS inspector general says this official was briefed on the matter two years ago.

An emerging liberal narrative is that this tempest is all the Supreme Court’s fault: The Citizens United decision — that corporations, particularly nonprofit advocacy groups, have First Amendment rights — so burdened the IRS with making determinations about who deserves tax exempt status that some political innocents in Cincinnati inex-

plicably decided to begin by rummaging through the affairs of conservatives. Ere long, presumably, they would have gotten around to groups with “progressive” in their titles.

Remember, all campaign “reform” proposals regulate political speech. And all involve the IRS in allocating speech rights.

Liberals, whose unvarying agenda is enlargement of government, suggest, with no sense of cognitive dissonance, that this IRS scandal is nothing more sinister than typical government incompetence.

Five days before the IRS story broke, Obama, sermonizing 109 miles northeast of Cincinnati, warned Ohio State graduates about “creeping cynicism” and “voices” that “warn that tyranny is ... around the corner.” Well.

He stigmatizes as the vice of cynicism what actually is the virtue of skepticism about the myth that the tentacles of the regulatory state are administered by disinterested operatives. And the voices that annoy him are those of the Founders.

Time was, progressives like the president 100 years ago, Woodrow Wilson, had the virtue of candor: He explicitly rejected the Founders’ fears of government.

Modern enlightenment, he said, made it safe to concentrate power in Washington, and especially in disinterested executive branch agencies run by autonomous, high-minded experts. Today, however, progressivism’s unambiguous insinuation is that Americans must be minutely regulated because they are so dimwitted they will swallow nonsense. Such as: There was no political motive in the IRS targeting political conservatives.

Episodes like this separate the meritorious liberals from the meretricious.

When the IRS story broke, The Washington Post led the paper with it, and, with an institutional memory of Watergate, published a blistering editorial demanding an Obama apology. The New York Times consigned the story to page 11 (its Page One lead was the umpteenth story about the end of the world being nigh because of global warming).

Through Monday, the Times had expressed no editorial thoughts about the IRS. The Times’ Monday headline on the matter was: “IRS Focus on Conservatives Gives GOP an Issue to Seize On.” So that is the danger.

If Republicans had controlled both houses of Congress in 1973, Nixon would have completed his term. If Democrats controlled both today, the Obama administration’s lawlessness would go uninvestigated. Not even divided government is safe government, but it beats the alternative.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Baten needs to be more informed on bill RE Baten letter: This letter is to respond to your broad-brushed comments regarding Senate Bill 308. Did you actually take the time to read the bill? S308 states:”the person shall not consume alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine while carrying the concealable weapon on the business’ premises and shall not enter and remain on any portion of the business’ premises primarily devoted to the service and consumption of alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine.”

I suggest you become better informed before you attempt to sway others that are uninformed.

It’s an insult to group responsible citizens that follow our laws, show motivation to take classroom training, and demonstrate proficiency with their self-defense weapons in the same light as “belligerent” irresponsible citizens.

The most dangerous weapon in our community are the vehicles in which people drive under the influence.

Weekly, we read about drivers who have been caught on multiple DUI offenses. These criminals currently suffer “very little repercussions,” in your words.

Perhaps you should crusade to ban all vehicles from entering or leaving establishments serving or selling alcohol. That alone would make our community much safer than continuing to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves. We do not need more restrictions on guns, or alcohol. We need criminals (including drunk drivers) to take responsibility for their actions. Enforce the laws on the books.

I may not be entirely correct, but according to my research, only 8 out of 50 states prohibit concealed weapons into bars or some portion of restaurants serving alcohol. I am sure if incidents of “belligerent” alcohol-fueled firearms nuts started shooting in public restaurants, it would be on the nightly news.

The highest firearms-related crime rates are in states with the most restrictive gun laws. Chicago is an excellent

example. If criminals know that they prey on armed citizens who will defend themselves, they will be less likely to commit their crimes. Add harsher enforcement of existing laws and we will have a much safer community.

I urge our S.C. House, specifically Rep. Murrell Smith, to move S308 out of the Judiciary Committee soon.

DOUG ANDERSON Sumter

Bill forbids drinking while carrying a firearm Why do those on the left continue to try to stir up gun violence hysteria? The bill passed by the S.C. Senate does not allow carrying of guns in bars. It only allows concealed permit holders to carry into restaurants provided they do not sit in the bar area where alcohol is served.

Only low information voters would think that the Senate would say it is OK to drink and carry a firearm. In fact, the bill expressly forbids drinking while carrying a firearm. For those who have been through a concealed carry course they know they cannot drink and carry.

This bill does not go far enough in protecting the public. A person who goes to a bar to shoot pool but not drink would be forbidden from carrying their firearm.

The bill only protects those concealed permit holders who are in a restaurant enjoying a meal where alcohol might be served. Again they cannot consume alcohol while carrying or they are not protected under the law. The bill even sets a curfew of midnight for concealed permit holders to leave restaurants that serve alcohol. So in that way it is biased against those who may work a late night shift and want to stop in at a still open restaurant in the early morning hours. Do the criminals quit carrying weapons after midnight?

Only a very naive individual would believe that guns are not already carried into bars and restaurants. How many times in the last year has the news showed shootings at bars in the Columbia area?

None of those shootings were in defense, which more than

Once again, another letter from Mr. Baten concerning something he obviously has no knowledge about. You claim you don’t have all the answers. I would suggest to you, sir, that you don’t have the foggiest idea what the question is.

Mr. Baten, as a licensed concealed weapon permit holder, let me let you in on a little secret. We, as law-abiding citizens who hold CWPs know what the laws are, and what they might change, too. We know that if we carry our weapons into, say, Logan’s Roadhouse, that we will not be allowed to consume alcohol, as the law will state. I’ve gone into Sumter area restaurants that serve alcohol, but it doesn’t mean I will have a drink. I like my iced tea with lemon with my meals. The laws in effect are for the lawabiding people. The criminals are the ones you should be concerned with. The facts and stats you speak about have nothing to do with law abiders.

I understand your disdain for legal gun owners, CWPs, etc. Your views pretty much mirror those of Obama. Why don’t you sit down and write a letter, and tell us your opinion on the Benghazi hearings? And, by the way, yes, it does matter.

DENNIS E. VICKERS Wedgefield

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anything else demonstrates the need for sober citizens to be able to protect themselves from criminals. Criminals do not stop to ask what the law is before they bring a weapon into a bar, school, church or government building.

Mr. Baten, in his letter on May 9, said, “This bill, coupled with the ‘Stand Your Ground Law’ gives belligerent people permission to kill with very little repercussions.”

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MULVANEY from Page A1 will have been a great success,” Mulvaney said. “If all that we do is hollow out our military, then it will have been a tremendous waste.”

The decision by the Air Force to stand down the 77th Fighter Squadron, also known as “The Gamblers,” came upon their return from a deployment in Afghanistan last month.

The order was part of the Air Force’s need to trim 45,000 flying training hours because of the cuts to the military’s operations and maintenance finances. In total, about one-third of all active duty combat planes are affected by the cuts, the Air Force said in April.

Civilian workers at the base also are being required to take 14 furlough days.

Mulvaney, who said he was visiting with Shaw officials during his trip to the area, said most of the moves made by the military while facing drastic cuts have made sense and are illustrating the need to use more common-sense approaches to spending.

“I looked at some of the things that the Air Force recommended, and as a business person my immediate reaction was that’s what I would have done if my business was in the same circumstance,” Mulvaney said.

The congressman, known for addressing several topics in an informal way during his town-hall meetings, covered a broad range of topics while speaking to the Rotarians in attendance.

BENGHAZI

Mulvaney expects there is a possibility of additional investigative committees looking into how the federal government handled the attack on the American embassy.

“The credibility of the nation is on the line,” Mulvaney said.

In addition, Mulvaney praised the work of fellow congressman Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., on pursuing finding out what exactly happened.

“I have no idea where they’re going to lead. I don’t know when the next round of hearings are, but I do know it’s getting to the point where enough people are asking enough questions to where I don’t think this issue is going away until we get to the bottom of things,” Mulvaney said.

IMMIGRATION

The congressman said he has become doubtful that any kind of meaningful immigration reform will take place this year. In the long run, he is a little more optimistic of more far-reaching reform eventually occurring because both sides of the aisle are finally addressing similar issues.

“The simple fact that we’re having a substantive dialogue and debate on the topic is a dramatically different attitude,” Mulvaney said, referencing border security and how to deal with the current illegal immigrants already within American borders, among other topics. “I finally hear the parties talking the same language,” he said.

HEALTH CARE REFORM

Mulvaney said the current methods of paying for health care needs to be changed dramatically, but the legislation about to go into action, often referred to as Obamacare, is not the way to operate. The legislation, he said, doesn’t actually try to improve the health of the population.

“What are we doing?

The discussion has not been about health care, it’s been about health insurance,” Mulvaney said, adding the healthiest people in the country are going to face the most dramatic impact.

“If you’re young and healthy and have a good job, you’re one of the losers in this. Your health insurance premium is about to go up dramatically,” he said.

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The congressman said he was surprised the Senate wasn’t able to pass a background check bill, blaming the recent failure on the poor wording of the proposed legislation.

“Everybody, I think, supports better background checks,” Mulvaney said, adding that both sides of the aisle agree on keeping weapons out of the hands of “dangerously mentally ill people.”

“Why the Senate couldn’t write a bill like that is beyond me,” he said, saying the recent proposal had too many potential misinterpretations that ultimately killed the proposal. “When you write a bill, it has to be well-written,” he said.

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Saints stifled by Lady War Hawks’ pitching in 5-1 loss

BY DREW TRIPP sportsdesk@lowcountry.com WALTERBORO — Dominant pitching got Colleton Prep’s softball team into the SCISA 1A softball state title series. Dominant pitching also brought CPA one step closer to winning the crown on Monday.

The Lady War Hawks capitalized on a 4-hit, 11-strikeout

pitching performance by senior ace Kendall Jumper to claim a 5-1 victory over Clarendon Hall in Game 1 of the best-of-3 series at the Colleton Prep Field.

BAYS Colleton Prep, 26-5 on the season and now the winner of 12 consecutive games, will travel to Summer-

ton to face the defending state champion Lady Saints today at 6 p.m.

CPA, making its fourth SCISA state championship appearance in five years and ninth in the last 12, has a chance to claim its fifth SCISA state title since 2002.

Colleton Prep’s win was its third of the season over Clarendon Hall, which it had previously defeated 15-0 and

12-0 during Region I competition in March and April.

CPA’s pitching rotation, comprised of Jumper, Courtney Kramer and Jaime McLaine, has combined to throw three perfect games, five no-hitters and strike out 199 batters in 112 innings before Monday’s series opener.

So, leave it to the Lady Saints, who had gotten a mere two hits in their two previous meetings

with CPA, to break up the Lady War Hawks’ mammoth 64-inning scoreless streak in the top of the first inning.

Clarendon Hall’s Brittany Bays was the one who did the deed, ending CPA’s oppressive reign over the scoreboard when she hit a one-out RBI triple to right field in the bottom of the first, scoring Kaitlyn Simpson from first to give SEE SAINTS, PAGE B3

WH’s Scott inks with Maryville College

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com

went on to a 7-4 victory on Monday at Baron Field.

Wilson Hall will travel to Columbia today for a 7 p.m. game at Hammond’s Folsom Field. The Barons can claim their second state title in three years with a win; if Hammond wins, the deciding game will be played on Thursday at a neutral site.

Hammond, which dropped to 23-8 on the season, had just tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the fifth.

However, the Barons went to work against Skyhawks reliever Sam Wadsworth in the

Horace Lee Scott has always loved playing football, and the Wilson Hall standout lineman hoped for the opportunity to extend his career. However, he didn’t know if that was part of his future.

“I was hoping I would get the chance to play college football,” Scott said.

“But I also realized that it might not happen for me.”

Then came Maryville College.

Scott reSCOTT cently signed to play with Maryville, an NCAA Division III school located in Maryville, Tenn.

“The coaches came by the school one day and talked to me,” Scott said of the Maryville coaches. “I went there for a visit and really liked the campus. It just felt right for me.”

Scott is the second locacl player to sign with Maryville. Thomas Sumter Academy’s Hunter Grant will be attending the school located in the Great Smokey Mountains.

“They came and talked to me when they were talking to Hunter,” Scott said of the Maryville coaches.

Scott is a 6-foot-1-inch, 235-pounder who has been a standout for the Barons. He was the leader of the Wilson Hall offensive line, which helped the

SEE BARONS, PAGE B3

SEE SCOTT, PAGE B3

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Wilson Hall catcher William Kinney tags out Hammond’s Jake Nidifer during the SCISA 3A baseball state championship series at Baron Field on Monday. Kinney hit a grand slam in a 7-4 victory in Game 1.

Barons pressure-tested Kinney, Belk clutch in late innings of 7-4 victory over Hammond

BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com With William Kinney’s big moment, there was a bit of anticipation. When the spotlight was thrust upon Chase Belk, there was a bit of nervousness.

However, both of the WilJONES son Hall baseball players responded in a big way, and that’s why the Barons sit one win short of winning the SCISA 3A state title.

Kinney smacked a grand

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Wilson Hall’s Gordon Owens is tagged out by Hammond catcher Roo Daniels in the SCISA 3A state championship series on Monday.

slam home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to put Wilson Hall up 7-3 over Hammond and Belk fanned

the Skyhawks’ Nos. 2 and 3 hitters with the bases loaded in the top of the sixth to preserve the lead as the Barons

Alexander, EC focused in 2-0 victory

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS jdriggers@theitem.com TURBEVILLE — Kaitlin Alexander probably didn’t need any extra motivation to pitch well in Monday’s 1A softball state championship series opener against Dixie.

ALEXANDER But it didn’t hurt to have some parked just beyond the ARD center field fence, either.

Alexander’s grandfather, Tommy Ham, had been away from the EC softball field for a while dealing with serious health problems. He returned just in time to

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM JUSTIN DRIGGERS / THE ITEM

East Clarendon catcher Jordan Evans fouls off a pitch during Monday’s 2-0 victory against Dixie in the first game of the 1A softball state championship series at the EC softball field in Turbeville.

see his granddaughter pitch the Lady Wolverines to within one win of their first ever state title.

The EC right-hander continued her postseason dominance, allowing no runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and no walks, and Leslie Altman wound up driving in both runs as

EC earned a 2-0 victory over the Lady Hornets for a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 series.

Game 2 will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday in Due West.

“What more can you say about Kaitlin?” EC head coach Lisa Ard said. “I know she’s SEE EC, PAGE B3

Wilson Hall’s Hannah Jordan makes a diving catch during the Lady Barons’ 6-0 victory over Orangeburg Prep in the opening game of the SCISA 3A state championship series on Monday at Patriot Park SportsPlex.

Wilson Hall blanks OP 6-0

BY KEN BELL Special to The Item Wilson Hall blanked Orangeburg Prep 6-0 in the first game of the best-of-3 SCISA 3A softball state tournament on Monday at Patriot ALEXANDER Park SportsPlex.

The second game is at 5 p.m. today in Orangeburg. With a win, the Lady Barons will clinch the title. A

loss would mean a third game on Wednesday at a neutral site to be determined, likely at Hammond in Columbia.

Lady Barons head coach Teresa Alexander said solid pitching from sophomore Holly Scott was a key to the win.

“Holly did not make a mistake tonight,” Alexander said. “Anytime they had runners in scoring position, we SEE WH, PAGE B3

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MLB STANDINGS American League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB New York 24 14 .632 – Baltimore 23 15 .605 1 Boston 22 16 .579 2 Tampa Bay 19 18 .514 41/2 Toronto 15 24 .385 91/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 20 15 .571 – Cleveland 21 16 .568 – Kansas City 18 16 .529 11/2 Minnesota 17 17 .500 21/2 Chicago 15 20 .429 5 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 24 13 .649 – Oakland 19 20 .487 6 Seattle 18 20 .474 61/2 Los Angeles 14 23 .378 10 Houston 10 28 .263 141/2 Sunday’s Games Cleveland 4, Detroit 3, 10 innings Toronto 12, Boston 4 Tampa Bay 4, San Diego 2 Baltimore 6, Minnesota 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Kansas City 2 Texas 12, Houston 7 Seattle 6, Oakland 1 Chicago White Sox 3, L.A. Angels 0 Monday’s Games Cleveland 1, N.Y. Yankees 0, 1st game N.Y. Yankees 7, Cleveland 0, 2nd game Houston at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, late Kansas City at L.A. Angels, late Texas at Oakland, late Tuesday’s Games Cleveland (Kazmir 2-1) at Philadelphia (Pettibone 2-0), 7:05 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 2-2) at Baltimore (Tillman 3-1), 7:05 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 5-2) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 4-3), 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Zito 3-1) at Toronto (Dickey 2-5), 7:07 p.m.

Houston (Harrell 3-3) at Detroit (Fister 4-1), 7:08 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 1-3) at Tampa Bay (M.Moore 6-0), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Peavy 4-1) at Minnesota (Correia 4-2), 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Guthrie 5-0) at L.A. Angels (Vargas 1-3), 10:05 p.m.

Texas (D.Holland 3-2) at Oakland (Colon 3-2), 10:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games San Diego at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m.

Cleveland at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 1:08 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.

Texas at Oakland, 3:35 p.m.

Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

National League

By The Associated Press East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 21 16 .568 – Washington 20 17 .541 1 Philadelphia 18 21 .462 4 New York 14 20 .412 51/2 Miami 11 27 .289 101/2 Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 23 13 .639 – Cincinnati 22 16 .579 2 Pittsburgh 21 16 .568 21/2 Milwaukee 15 20 .429 71/2 Chicago 15 22 .405 81/2 West Division W L Pct GB San Francisco 23 15 .605 – Arizona 21 17 .553 2 Colorado 20 17 .541 21/2 San Diego 16 21 .432 61/2 Los Angeles 15 21 .417 7 Sunday’s Games Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 1 Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Chicago Cubs 2, Washington 1 Tampa Bay 4, San Diego 2 Colorado 8, St. Louis 2 San Francisco 5, Atlanta 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Miami 3 Philadelphia 4, Arizona 2, 10 innings Monday’s Games Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, 7:05 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago Cubs, late Atlanta at Arizona, late Washington at L.A. Dodgers, late Tuesday’s Games Cleveland (Kazmir 2-1) at Philadelphia (Pettibone 2-0), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Lohse 1-4) at Pittsburgh (Locke 3-1), 7:05 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 2-2) at Baltimore (Tillman 3-1), 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Zito 3-1) at Toronto (Dickey 2-5), 7:07 p.m.

Cincinnati (H.Bailey 1-3) at Miami (Nolasco 2-4), 7:10 p.m.

Colorado (Francis 1-3) at Chicago Cubs (Villanueva 1-2), 8:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Gee 2-4) at St. Louis (Gast 0-0), 8:15 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 2-0) at Arizona (Corbin 5-0), 9:40 p.m.

Washington (Haren 4-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 3-2), 10:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games San Diego at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m.

Cleveland at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Arizona, 3:40 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Cincinnati at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press (x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 2, Chicago 1 Monday, May 6: Chicago 93, Miami 86 Wednesday, May 8: Miami 115, Chicago 78 Friday, May 10: Miami 104, Chicago 94 Monday, May 13: Miami at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15: Chicago at Miami, 7 p.m. x-Friday, May 17: Miami at Chicago, TBA x-Sunday, May 19: Chicago at Miami, TBA Indiana 2, New York 1 Sunday, May 5: Indiana 102, New York 95

| Tuesday, May 7: New York 105, Indiana 79 Saturday, May 11: Indiana 82, New York 71 Tuesday, May 14: New York at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 16: Indiana at New York, 8 p.m. x-Saturday, May 18: New York at Indiana, TBA x-Monday, May 20: Indiana at New York, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 2, Golden State 2 Monday, May 6: San Antonio 129, Golden State 127, 2OT Wednesday, May 8: Golden St. 100, San Antonio 91 Friday, May 10: San Antonio 102, Golden State 92 Sunday, May 12: Golden State 97, San Antonio 87, OT Tuesday, May 14: Golden State at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 16: San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 19: Golden State at San Antonio, TBA Memphis 2, Oklahoma City 1 Sunday, May 5: Oklahoma City 93, Memphis 91 Tuesday, May 7: Memphis 99, Oklahoma City 93 Saturday, May 11: Memphis 87, Oklahoma City 81 Monday, May 13: Oklahoma City at Memphis, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15: Memphis at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 17: Oklahoma City at Memphis, TBA x-Sunday, May 19: Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA

NHL PLAYOFFS

By The Associated Press FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 Wednesday, May 1: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 0 Friday, May 3: N.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3 Sunday, May 5: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, OT Tuesday, May 7: N.Y. Islanders 6, Pittsburgh 4 Thursday, May 9: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 0 Saturday, May 11: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, OT Ottawa 4, Montreal 1 Thursday, May 2: Ottawa 4, Montreal 2 Friday, May 3: Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 Sunday, May 5: Ottawa 6, Montreal 1 Tuesday, May 7: Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, OT Thursday, May 9: Ottawa 6, Montreal 1 Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 3 Thursday, May 2: Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 Saturday, May 4: Washington 1, N.Y. Rangers 0, OT Monday, May 6: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Wednesday, May 8: N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Friday, May 10: Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, OT Sunday, May 12: N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 Monday, May 13: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 8 p.m.

Boston 3, Toronto 3 Wednesday, May 1: Boston 4, Toronto 1 Saturday, May 4: Toronto 4, Boston 2 Monday, May 6: Boston 5, Toronto 2 Wednesday, May 8: Boston 4, Toronto 3, OT Friday, May 10: Toronto 2, Boston 1 Sunday, May 12: Toronto 2, Boston 1 Monday, May 13: Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, April 30: Chicago 2, Minnesota 1, OT Friday, May 3: Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 5: Minnesota 3, Chicago 2, OT Tuesday, May 7 Chicago 3, Minnesota 0 Thursday, May 9: Chicago 5, Minnesota 1 Detroit 4, Anaheim 3 Tuesday, April 30: Anaheim 3, Detroit 1 Thursday, May 2: Detroit 5, Anaheim 4, OT Saturday, May 4: Anaheim 4, Detroit 0 Monday, May 6: Detroit 3, Anaheim 2, OT Wednesday, May 8: Anaheim 3, Detroit 2, OT Friday, May 10: Detroit 4, Anaheim 3, OT Sunday, May 12: Detroit 3, Anaheim 2 San Jose 4, Vancouver 0 Wednesday, May 1: San Jose 3, Vancouver 1 Friday, May 3: San Jose 3, Vancouver 2, OT Sunday, May 5: San Jose 5, Vancouver 2 Tuesday, May 7: San Jose 4, Vancouver 3, OT Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 2 Tuesday, April 30: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1, OT Thursday, May 2: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1 Saturday, May 4: Los Angeles 1, St. Louis 0 Monday, May 6: Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3 Wednesday, May 8: Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 2, OT Friday, May 10: Los Angeles 2, St. Louis 1 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa Tuesday, May 14: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago vs. Detroit Wednesday, May 15: Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles vs. San Jose Tuesday, May 14: San Jose at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

GOLF The Players Championship Par Scores The Associated Press Sunday At TPC Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Purse: $9.5 million Yardage: 7,215; Par: 72 Completed Third Round David Lingmerth 68-68-69—205 -11 Sergio Garcia 68-65-72—205 -11 Tiger Woods 67-67-71—205 -11 Casey Wittenberg 67-69-70—206 -10 Henrik Stenson 68-67-71—206 -10 Ryan Palmer 67-69-70—206 -10 Jeff Maggert 70-71-66—207 -9 David Lynn 72-68-68—208 -8 Hunter Mahan 67-70-71—208 -8 Greg Chalmers 68-73-68—209 -7 Marc Leishman 72-66-71—209 -7 Lee Westwood 69-66-74—209 -7 Sean O’Hair 70-71-69—210 -6 Jeff Overton 71-70-69—210 -6 Kevin Streelman 69-70-71—210 -6 Steve Stricker 67-71-72—210 -6 Jason Dufner 71-67-72—210 -6 Louis Oosthuizen 69-75-67—211 -5 Branden Grace 73-71-67—211 -5 Kyle Stanley 75-68-68—211 -5 Chris Stroud 73-69-69—211 -5 Brendon de Jonge 72-69-70—211 -5 Brandt Snedeker 71-69-71—211 -5 Martin Laird 71-67-73—211 -5 Rory McIlroy 66-72-73—211 -5 Daniel Summerhays 69-74-69—212 -4 Davis Love III 70-72-70—212 -4 Andres Romero 69-72-71—212 -4 Roberto Castro 63-78-71—212 -4 Matt Every 70-71-71—212 -4 Peter Hanson 70-70-72—212 -4 Ben Crane 69-71-72—212 -4 Jerry Kelly 71-68-73—212 -4 Webb Simpson 67-71-74—212 -4 Adam Scott 69-68-75—212 -4 Matt Kuchar 71-66-75—212 -4 Angel Cabrera 74-70-69—213 -3 Bubba Watson 73-70-70—213 -3

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

Heat beat Bulls 88-65

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN The Associated Press CHICAGO— LeBron James scored 27 points and the Miami Heat nearly matched a franchise record for points allowed in a playoff game, pounding the listless and JAMES shorthanded Chicago Bulls 88-65 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The 65 points allowed were only two more than the all-time postseason low for a Miami opponent, and it was easily the worst offensive performance by a Chicago team.

Never before had the Bulls scored fewer than 69 in a playoff game nor 10 or less in a quarter during the postseason, but both those marks fell on a

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Chicago’s Carlos Boozer tries to get off a shot over Miami’s Chris Bosh (1) during the Heat’s 88-65 victory on Monday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Chicago.

night when they were dominated on both ends of the floor.

Miami led by 11 at the half and put this one away in the third quarter, outscoring Chi-

cago 17-9 in the period.

Now the Heat will try to wrap up the series at home on Wednesday night, taking what they hope will be the next step toward

a second straight championship.

It’s hard to believe the Bulls won the series opener the way the past three games have gone.

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Dirks hits grand slam in Tigers’ 7-2 win

YANKEES INDIANS

and St. Louis used a three-run seventh inning to beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Monday night.

Three of the first four batters reached against Hefner including Allen Craig’s RBI double just inside the third-base line for the lead and Jon Jay added a bases-loaded sacrifice fly that barely counted when Matt Holliday sprinted home just ahead of third baseman David Wright’s tag on Craig, attempting to advance on left fielder Lucas Duda’s throw.

fore going home.

So during a quick stop in Cleveland, they went to Progressive Field and split a doubleheader that wasn’t on the schedule when the season started.

Vidal Nuno pitched five innings of three-hit ball to win his first major league start and Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay drove in two runs apiece as the Yankees beat the Indians 7-0 in Monday’s second game.

After being blanked 1-0 on Justin Masterson’s four-hitter — with three infield singles — the Yankees were held to one run in the first six innings of the second game by Trevor Bauer (1-2) before rolling to their sixth win in seven games.

DETROIT — Andy Dirks hit his first career grand slam, part of a six-run fourth inning for the Detroit Tigers in their 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Victor Martinez also homered for the Tigers, who swept four straight DIRKS from the Astros in Houston earlier this month and opened this three-game series at Comerica Park with another convincing victory.

Anibal Sanchez (4-3) allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings for the Tigers. He struck out eight with one walk.

7-0 0-1

CLEVELAND — There wasn’t enough time for the Yankees to tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or do much else on their short layover be-

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PITTSBURGH — Marco Estrada allowed three hits over seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

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ST. LOUIS — Lance Lynn overcame early control woes

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USC’s Esposito suspended one game COLUMBIA — South Carolina assistant baseball coach Sammy Esposito and strength and conditioning coach Billy Anderson will serve one-game suspensions following their ejections from the May 12 game against Georgia.

The suspensions were mandated by the NCAA. The school said Esposito and Anderson will sit out Tuesday night’s game with Presbyterian.

ESPOSITO The school said the suspensions were handed down for violating the NCAA rule that “personnel other than the head coach ejected for disputing, arguing and unsportsmanlike conduct.”

LEBRON, TONY ALLEN HEADLINE NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM

LeBron James and Memphis guard Tony Allen headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

The league announced Monday that Allen received 53 points in the voting, while the Miami Heat star had 52. Each player had 25 first-team votes from the NBA’s 30 head coaches.

AUBURN COMMITTEE COMPLETES REVIEW OF ATHLETICS

ment, and expressed confidence that athletic director Jay Jacobs can make needed fixes.

University President Jay Gogue said Jacobs will release more details of the resulting plans for change and noted that there’s “room for substantial improvement.” Jacobs is scheduled to address the Auburn Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday with an update on the athletic department, which finished last in the Southeastern Conference in both football and men’s basketball.

GIANTS CO-OWNER SAYS TEBOW TO JETS WAS MISTAKE

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch thinks Tim Tebow’s time with the Jets was a mistake.

Tisch tells TMZ in a video posted on its website Monday that Tebow going to the Jets last offseason from Denver was “not in anybody’s best interest.”

TMZ spoke to Tisch in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

HOUSTON ASTROS PRESIDENT POSTOLOS RESIGNS

DETROIT — George Postolos is leaving the Houston Astros, despite what he insists are better days ahead for the struggling team.

AUBURN, Ala. — A six-person committee has completed its review of Auburn’s athletic depart-

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BARONS from Page B1 bottom of the inning. Tyler Pannell led off with a single and John Patrick Sears put down a sacrifice bunt that catcher Roo Daniels bobbled, leaving all hands safe. Wadswoth hit Kemper Patton with a pitch to load the bases for Kinney.

After falling behind 2-0 in the count, Wadsworth came over the plate with a fastball.

“I was looking for a fastball, something that I could handle and drive,” said Kinney, who hit the ball over the left field fence for the slam. “I was just looking to get a hit to help the team. I knew when I hit it, it was gone.”

“William really had a big game for us,” Wilson Hall head coach Tommy Jones said of Kinney, who also had a 2-run triple to finish with six runs batted in.

“He has had his ups and downs at the plate, but I think him having to catch for us may have hurt him some. But he’s a team player, and he’ll do whatever is needed to

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Wilson Hall starting pitcher John Patrick Sears delivers a pitch during the Barons’ 3-0 victory over Hammond on Monday. The Barons lead the best-of-3 state championship series 1-0.

win.”

Wilson Hall starting pitcher John Patrick Sears put himself in the same predicament in the sixth. He walked Wadsworth and hit William Love with a pitch before striking out Grant Hemsley.

However, when Sears hit Harrison Long with a pitch to load the bases and went 2-0 in the count on leadoff batter Brooks Borders, Jones brought in the sophomore righthander in Belk.

Borders greeted Belk with a run-scoring single to make it 7-4. That

brought up Jae Roberts and Daniels. Belk responded by striking out Roberts looking and fanning Daniels.

“There was a little bit of nervousness there,” said Belk, who picked up the save for the 23-7 Barons. “I knew I just wanted to try and get them to put the ball in play and everything worked out OK.” “He was facing probably two of the top hitters in SCISA,” Jones said. “For him to come through like that was huge.”

Jones is leaning toward starting Gordon

Owens on the mound today, but said he still might go with Kinney.

Hammond head coach Ray Derrick said his top pitcher, Jake Nidifer, will toe the rubber for him today.

“I just felt like he needed another day of rest,” Derrick said of his decision not to go with Nidifer on Monday. He had pitched in on Friday in the semifinal series finale against Laurence Manning Academy.

“We’ll go with our best today, and we’ll see what happens,” Derrick said.

EC from Page B1 been on an emotional high for the last few weeks, and she played for him today.”

So did the rest of the Lady Wolverines, who all gathered around his car after the game was over.

“It meant a lot to have him back,” Alexander said. “He comes to all of our games, so to have him back for this one was really special. We’re doing it for him.”

Alexander, who’d given up just one run in six previous postseason games, was able to work around the few jams Dixie, which fell to 20-3 on the season, managed on the day. A leadoff single in the second was nullified with three straight outs and a 1-out double in the fourth was countered with a big strikeout and an inning-ending flyout to center.

“I felt pretty comfortable out there,” said Alexander, who never gave up more than one hit in an inning. “I was nervous a few times when they had runners on, but I worked through it and my teammates behind me had my back and we made the plays that we needed to make.”

The Lady Hornets’ biggest threat came in the sixth. Two rare fielding errors gave Dixie runners on first and second with one out.

But Alexander got the lead runner on a comebacker to the pitcher and induced another inning-ending flyout to center. She pitched a 1-2-3 seventh for the complete-game victory.

EC, which improved to 22-4, gave her an early cushion on a play reminiscent of the one the Lady Wolverines scored on to defeat Latta 1-0 in the lower state

SAINTS from Page B1 her team a brief 1-0 lead, and send the visiting crowd into a frenzy.

Clarendon Hall’s glory would be short-lived, however. CPA would rally in the bottom of the inning, starting with leadoff batter McLaine, who steered a drag bunt into the hole between third base and shortstop for an infield single.

McLaine advanced all the

made the plays. For her to handle herself like that time after time — she was remarkable.”

Alexander also credited Bailey Connor, whose fourth-inning line drive between the legs of OP second baseman Tatum Watford scored two runs to open the scoring.

“There’s not a kid better than Bailey Connor,” she said. “I was happy for her to have that moment.”

Alexander said once Connor drove in the two runs, the team had the momentum and capitalized on it.

Following Connor, Emma Catoe hit a grounder back to the pitcher. However, the throw was late, leaving runners on the corners.

Kaylee Pitts blooped a single over the head of OP second-baseman Tatum Watford and into centerfield, driving in Connor to make it 3-0.

Lady Barons centerfielder Catherine Kelley popped up to first base, but Kassidy Eklund misjudged the ball and Wilson Hall, which upped its record to 22-6, had yet another run to go up 4-0.

Scott allowed a runner in the fifth, but showed she still had some steam left, sitting the visitors down in order in the top of the sixth inning.

Wilson Hall decided to show more muscle to

put the game firmly out of reach. With two outs in the sixth, Hannah Jordan hit a fly ball into deep center field for a triple, driving in one more run. Betsy Cunningham drove in Jordan with the final run.

Orangeburg Prep head coach Jan Stoudenmire said she was disappointed with the loss. She challenged her team not to wallow in defeat, but show up ready today to even the series and force a Wednesday game.

“We never gave up,” Stoudenmire said.

“There were several times we could have given up, but we didn’t.

I’m proud of our effort and we’re going to give it our best in the next game, too.”

Alexander said winning the first game was monumental. The fact the Lady Barons were playing a Region II foe in OP helped her team.

“I think we were glad to play someone we had played before,” she said.

“But we also knew that once you make it this far, there’s a reason. We really needed to win this one because we know how hard it is to win at OP. Our fan support has been great. It relieves a lot of the pressure when you have a crowd behind you. Because of that, we knew how important it would be to win today.”

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East Clarendon starting pitcher Kaitlin Alexander throws during Monday’s 2-0 victory against Dixie in the first game of the 1A state softball championship series at the EC softball field in Turbeville.

championship. With two down, Alexander reached on a fielding error. Altman then followed with a single through the right side that got past the Dixie defense and scored courtesy runner Taylor Cusaac from first for a 1-0 EC lead.

Dixie starting pitcher Ashlee Brown held the Lady Wolverines in check for the next three innings, though. EC connected on four hits against Brown and had six baserunners, but all came with two outs. Brown wound up allowing one earned run on eight hits with seven strikeouts and two walks.

“We had baserunners on in all but two innings, I think,” Ard said.

“We should have driven in a couple more than we did, but we were consistent and hopefully we can build off of that.”

Jordan Evans finally gave EC its first non 2-out hit in the fifth with a 1-out single. Alexander followed with another single before Altman came through with another clutch hit, this time to the left side, to drive in courtesy runner Roxanne Gray for that all-im-

way to the hot corner bag two pitches later when Clarendon Hall failed to cover third base while attempting to field a sacrifice bunt laid down by Kramer.

Two batters later, Jumper reached up out of the strike zone to yank a shoulder-high off-speed pitch into left for an RBI single, scoring McLaine .

Jumper, who advanced to second on a base hit by Hannah Syfrett, scored what would prove to be the gamewinning on an RBI single to left by Ashlyn Polk.

The Lady War Hawks tacked on another pair of runs

portant second run.

“I was determined to go up and hit the ball,” Altman said. “I struck out my second at-bat, and I didn’t want to let that happen again.

“I was hoping for an inside strike and I got one. That was the third time we’d seen (Brown) and I think that helped a lot. We hit a little better later in the game.”

A walk to Grayson Smith loaded the bases, but a failed tag-up on a flyout to center by the next batter wound up finishing off the inning after Smith was caught leaning off first after the throw home.

“We had some mistakes there and made a couple of errors the next inning that didn’t come back to bite us,” Ard said. “So we had a little luck on our side today as well.”

Grayson Watts also had two hits for the Lady Wolverines. Jessica Floyd and Mikayla Anderson had the other base knocks.

Anne Marie Ferguson had the double for the Lady Hornets while Brown, Leigha Snipes and Haleigh Phillips had the other hits.

in the bottom of the fourth inning. Syfrett led off the frame by clobbering the first pitch she saw for a line-drive solo home run to straightaway left field. CPA added another run to go up 4-1.

Those two runs came after CPA head coach Mallory Crawford instructed her players to move further back in the batters box in response to a strategy move by Clarendon Hall head coach Jeffery Bays. “(Bays) really did his homework, and he had his pitcher (Gracyn Royce) jamming our girls on every pitch — inside, inside, inside,” Crawford said.

KEITH GEDAMKE / SPECIAL TO THE ITEM

Wilson Hall’s Holly Scott threw a complete game shutout on Monday in a 6-0 win over Orangeburg Prep on Monday to to give the Lady Barons a 1-0 lead in the SCISA 3A softball state championship series.

SCOTT from Page B1 team to an 8-4 record and a spot in the SCISA 3A state semifinals. He was also a standout on the defense line as well with 61 tackles, including 32 solo tackles. He had three quarterback sacks and a fumble recovery.

Scott was also selected to represent South Carolina in the Oasis Shrine Bowl this past season.

“I really enjoyed coaching Horace Lee,” said Wilson Hall head coach Bruce Lane, who was at the school just for Scott’s senior season. “He was a joy to coach. He worked really hard to make himself an outstanding player. He’s one of the reasons I came to Wilson Hall, to be able to coach young men like him.”

Maryville has had a football program since 1889.

Maryville went 6-4 last season and is a member of the USA South Athletic Conference.

“Also, he had their entire outfield shifted left. He was trying to make us hit the ball to where he wanted us.

“So, I just had the girls back up in the batters’ box.

That took away that inside corner from (Royce), and allowed our girls to get their hands extended a little more to start hitting some more line drives and ground balls, which is what we needed.”

Bays said the decision to play a shift on defense and try jamming CPA’s hitters was the result of learning from mistakes.

“We’d seen them twice this

year already, and we knew if we came at them again with the same game plan we had in our first two meetings, it wasn’t going to work,” Bays said. “So, we shifted our defense around and tried to put our girls where we knew they usually hit the ball. They just eat the gaps up.

“They were able to get some hits as the game went on, and got that big home run there in the fourth, but for the most part it worked pretty well. Even some of the ones they really smoked, they didn’t get more than a double out of it.”

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AUTO RACING

THE ITEM

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

Kenseth overcomes hurdles to win Southern 500

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press DARLINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Matt Kenseth has rarely been more pleased in victory than he was this weekend at Darlington Raceway.

Maybe thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because of what he overcame to achieve the win.

Kenseth has long been one of NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars, a past champion with two Daytona 500 titles. But the 41-year-old racer has found a new gear in his first season at Joe Gibbs Racing.

Kenseth passed JGR teammate Kyle Busch with 13 laps left Saturday night to win for the first time at Darlington and third time this season.

The latest win came with replacement crew chief Wally Brown, pressed into service because of the suspension of Jason Ratcliff.

Like many hurdles in Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way, he drove right through it on the way to Victory Lane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to win a race at a track like this, especially the Southern 500, man, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big,â&#x20AC;? Kenseth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my mind, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the biggest races we have of the year, really.â&#x20AC;?

And it did not come easily.

Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team dealt with a NASCAR appeals decision earlier in the

week that lessened the penalties levied on the No. 20 for using an illegal part in a win at Kansas Speedway last month.

Ratcliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suspension was reduced from six races to one, meaning Kenseth still had to hear a different voice in his headset at difficult Darlington. He also had to deal with a strong car from his own race shop in Busch, who led 265 of 367 laps and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be caught.

Instead, Kenseth kept positive and kept everyone pointed toward the top. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew at that point weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be OK if we just kept up with the track positions that we would have a good night,â&#x20AC;? Brown said of his first-ever Sprint Cup victory as crew chief.

Ratcliff helped formulate a plan headed into the weekend, one that Kenseth and Brown enacted to perfection.

Kenseth did not think the appeals result wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed the approach or outcome at Darlington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jason would have been home either way. So I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it would have made any difference,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Kenseth has made a difference since his Sprint Cup debut in 1998 when he filled in for Bill Elliott at Dover. The next season he began his distin-

SOUTHERN 500 RESULTS

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Matt Kenseth celebrates in Victory Lane and holds up three fingers to signify his third win this year after he won Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

guished career driving for Jack Roush with five races.

In 2000, Kenseth won the Coca-Cola 600, still the only rookie to win the circuitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest race.

Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s break-through year came in 2002 when he led Sprint Cup with five victories. He won his points championship in 2003 and was runner-up for the title three years later.

But after winning 15 times over seven seasons, he managed only eight victories in the past five years. Kenseth said he left Roush Fenway Racing for what he described as personal reasons. Last October, he tried to cover up tears when he drove to victory at Kansas for the final time at RFR. This past March, the laid-

back Kenseth let his joy show at Las Vegas when he won for the first time with JGR. He gained a second victory a month ago in Kansas before notching his series-best third win Saturday night at Darlington.

Kenseth was jovial while meeting with the media as the team owner, ex-NFL coach Joe Gibbs, sat in the back of the room smiling over the success of his newest driver. Kenseth says he has bonded quickly with Ratcliff and everyone involved with the No. 20 Toyota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really feel like with this team, driving this car, I feel like the skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limit,â&#x20AC;? Kenseth said.

J.D. Gibbs, JGR president, said Kenseth has

The Associated Press Saturday At Darlington Raceway Darlington, S.C. Lap length: 1.366 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (7) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 367 laps, 125.6 rating, 47 points, $309,666.

2. (6) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 367, 105, 42, $211,465.

3. (8) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 367, 112.6, 42, $200,026.

4. (2) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 367, 121.7, 40, $178,876.

5. (10) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 367, 106.6, 39, $165,976.

6. (3) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 367, 137.7, 40, $169,323.

7. (17) Carl Edwards, Ford, 367, 89.6, 37, $142,065.

8. (12) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 367, 90.2, 36, $131,429.

9. (16) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 367, 99.3, 35, $115,265.

10. (21) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 367, 81.4, 34, $140,423.

11. (13) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 367, 96.5, 33, $137,188.

12. (5) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 367, 91.9, 32, $130,205.

13. (9) Greg Biffle, Ford, 367, 83.6, 31, $111,505.

14. (1) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 367, 102.7, 31, $122,975.

15. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 367, 86.8, 29, $139,855.

16. (25) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 367, 72.7, 28, $121,375.

17. (4) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 367, 105.5, 27, $108,230.

18. (14) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 366, 69.7, 26, $139,741.

19. (15) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 366, 76, 25, $122,871.

20. (18) Aric Almirola, Ford, 366, 64.3, 24, $130,141.

21. (11) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 365, 73.6, 23, $99,205.

22. (30) Joey Logano, Ford, 365, 70.1, 22, $118,388.

23. (28) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 364, 63.9, 21, $115,863.

24. (27) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 363, 62.7, 0, $113,063.

25. (22) Mark Martin, Toyota, 363, 55.2, 19, $96,755.

26. (23) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 363, 47.6, 18, $109,588.

27. (37) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 362, 52.4, 17, $98,388.

28. (40) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 362, 43.4, 16, $82,980.

29. (29) David Gilliland, Ford, 362, 45.6, 15, $95,327.

30. (32) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 360, 40.7, 14, $87,105.

31. (43) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 359, 36.5, 0, $82,330.

32. (26) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 358, 69.6, 12, $135,596.

33. (41) Timmy Hill, Ford, 358, 34.1, 11, $84,480.

34. (24) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 358, 43, 10, $109,069.

35. (42) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 354, 31.4, 9, $81,605.

36. (33) David Reutimann, Toyota, accident, 327, 51.1, 8, $81,480.

37. (19) Casey Mears, Ford, accident, 327, 53.2, 7, $89,289.

38. (34) Josh Wise, Ford, accident, 326, 40, 0, $75,685.

39. (31) David Ragan, Ford, engine, 318, 39.2, 5, $79,685.

40. (39) David Stremme, Toyota, engine, 230, 46.6, 4, $67,685.

41. (36) Scott Speed, Ford, brakes, 77, 29.9, 3, $63,685.

42. (35) Michael McDowell, Ford, brakes, 58, 27.2, 2, $59,685.

43. (38) Mike Bliss, Toyota, overheating, 18, 24.8, 0, $56,185.

brought leadership and experience to the team that teammates Busch and Denny Hamlin have appreciated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Denny and Kyle really like having him there, hearing what he has to say,â&#x20AC;? J.D. Gibbs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the racetrack, he just has a gift.â&#x20AC;?

Is it a gift Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unwrapping too soon with

six months and 25 races remaining? Not in Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the goal of a race team and an organization is to never peak, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to continue to keep getting better,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen over there pretty much from day one (at JGR). Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not standing still.â&#x20AC;?

JGR roars back on track after rocky 2 weeks

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CHARLOTTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; When Joe Gibbs publicly addressed the illegal part found in Matt Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engine, the team owner was respectful of NASCARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspection process but adamant about the importance of not sullying Joe Gibbs Racingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation over an infraction he insisted was not intentional.

When an appeals board last week reduced most of the penalties NASCAR levied against JGR, Gibbs did not celebrate winning his case. His reaction was reserved, almost subdued, and nothing close to the celebration one might have expected over an issue that was so important to him.

Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because JGR chose to do its celebrating on the race track.

JGR came roaring back from two rocky weeks fighting NASCAR by blowing the doors off the competition at Darlington Raceway, where it swept last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s races. Kenseth won the Sprint Cup race on Satur-

day night, Kyle Busch won the Nationwide Series race on Friday night and nobody came close to challenging the organization.

Busch routed the field in the Nationwide race and led JGR drivers Elliott Sadler and Brian Vickers across the finish line.

Kenseth wound up fifth to give JGR first, second, third and fifth in the first race of the weekend.

In the Cup race, it looked like it was going to be Busch again as he led a race-high 265 laps. But a flat tire in the homestretch caused Busch to fade to a sixth-place finish. Sailing past him was Kenseth for his seriesleading third win of the season and teammate Denny Hamlin, who made it a 1-2 JGR finish in Hamlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first full race since suffering a compression fracture of a vertebra in his lower back.

When asked to explain JGRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance at Darlington, team President J.D. Gibbs downplayed any magic formula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just think our whole team

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Team owner Joe Gibbs, center, talks with Brian Vickers, left, and Matt Kenseth. Kenseth won Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southern 500 and teammate Denny Hamlin, who raced for the first time since an injury, finished second.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got a great team from top to bottom, drivers, crew chiefs, guys that travel, guys back at the shop,â&#x20AC;? Gibbs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that really pays off on the weekend. It pays off in Nationwide. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of our training ground for our guys to move up to Cup. Then it pays off in Cup. We have guys that work hard, long hours.

They enjoy it. They enjoy winning races, too.â&#x20AC;?

The weekend sweep came on the heels of a trying two weeks for the Gibbs organization.

One of the connecting rods in Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race-winning engine from Kansas did not meet the minimum weight requirements and NASCAR punished the organization with one of the toughest penalties in recent history. Joe Gibbs didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dispute the part was illegal,

and manufacturer Toyota accepted full blame.

What was important to Gibbs was proving that there was no intent to deceive on the part of JGR or Toyota, and that the part did not provide any competitive advantage. So the team went through the appeals process for the first time in its history, and won a rare victory at the first level in getting most of the penalties reduced.

Kenseth still had to go to Darlington without crew chief Jason Ratcliff, who had his suspension reduced from six races to one.

It made no difference, though, as Kenseth was steady all weekend behind fill-in crew chief Wally Brown and found himself in position to pounce as Busch began to fade for the first Southern 500 win of Kensethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career.

In some regards, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the addition of Kenseth that has pushed JGR to what seems to be a higher level this year. The 2003 champion is the consummate professional on and off the track.

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THE ITEM

B5

Tanner, 7 others inducted into SC Athletic Hall

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner expects it will be some time before he fully appreciates his election to the state of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

Tanner is among eight with ties to Palmetto State athletics who were inducted Monday. He was honored for 16 seasons as Gamecocks baseball coach, which he capped with College World Series titles in 2010 and 2011 and runner-up finish in the CWS last year.

Tanner, 55, stepped away from the program last July to head up the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic department. He is grateful to be included in the state athletic hall, but says his duties as an athletic director in the Southeastern Conference have kept him

from soaking in the tributes that have come his way the past year. He was honored on opening day in February, had his No. 1 jersey retired and had the street outside South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball stadium named for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never thought about the individual accomplishments. It was all about the team,â&#x20AC;? Tanner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And even from the standpoint of we won two national championships, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even taken the time to digest that. I still canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go back and watch the tape because there were some close ones and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get out of it.â&#x20AC;?

Others honored included Homer Jordan, a quarterback who led Clemson to its 12-0, national football championship in 1981, and the late Jim Phillips, who served as Clemsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play-by-play

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Former University of South Carolina head baseball coach Ray Tanner, now the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletics director, was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame on Monday.

broadcaster for 36 years until he died in 2003.

Also honored was Furman basketball player Clyde Mayes was twice

named the Southern Conference player of the year and led the Paladins to an NCAA tournament win over South Carolina

in 1975; Travis Jervey, a Citadel running back who played nine NFL seasons with Green Bay, San Francisco and Atlanta; and Bill McClellan, the former Clemson athletic director who oversaw the increase in seating at footballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Death Valley from 18,000 to more than 80,000.

Tanner was not the only baseball coach or player inducted. Former South Carolina powerhitter Hank Small, who died in 2010 and held the Gamecocks career homerun record of 48 for 33 years, was enshrined as was Bamberg-Ehrhardt High baseball coach David Horton, who won 840 games â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the most by any prep coach in the country.

Horton, who coached 45 years, says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen the level of the sport pick up, in part to stellar col-

lege coaches like Tanner, who concentrate on fundamentals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy I could see that improvement through the years,â&#x20AC;?

Horton said.

Tanner said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steadily growing into his new role and better understands an ADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities in the changing athletic landscape. He hopes to continue the success Gamecock programs have enjoyed the past few seasons under former AD Eric Hyman, who took the Texas A&M job last summer.

Tanner does not miss the dugout, even with baseball approaching the conference and NCAA tournaments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to be busy.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m enjoying our coaches and the success our spring sports are having,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be a Gamecock.â&#x20AC;?

USC heating up after series with UGA

BY DARRYL SLATER Post and Courier COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Until the fourth inning of South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game Sunday against Georgia, there had been nothing particularly earth-shattering about the series.

For the most part, the No. 15 Gamecocks played like a team peaking at the right time as they pursue a top eight national seed for the NCAA tournament. And Georgia performed like the Southeastern Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst team.

Almost everything had unfolded as expected, and that basically held true for the rest of the game, which USC won 8-3 after winning 7-2 on Friday and 7-1 on Saturday. Everything, that is, except the end of the fourth inning, when tempers flared and the umpires ejected three coaches.

In the end, it was all harmlessly entertaining, a little spice in an otherwise pedestrian series, albeit a valuable one for the Gamecocks (37-14, 16-10 SEC), who finish the regular season this weekend at Mississippi State with the NCAA tournament fast approaching, 18 days from today.

The fourth inning concluded with USCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joey Pankake being thrown out while trying to steal third base. As Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players left the field, second base-

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man Nelson Ward and shortstop Kyle Farmer appeared to exchange words with USC third base coach Sammy Esposito. Within moments, Esposito yelled at them and several Georgia players burst out of the dugout.

Umpires diffused the situation as quickly as it escalated. But it was reignited when Georgia first base coach Jason Jacobs walked toward his coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box for the fifth inning, saying something to USCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dugout on his way there. USC coach Chad Holbrook and strength coach Billy Anderson sniped back at him. Though there was no significant physical contact in the dustup, Esposito, Jacobs and Anderson were shown the gate.

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Tigers have productive week

BY MANDRALLIUS ROBINSON Greenville News CLEMSONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; With an 11-6 win over Georgia Southern on Sunday, the Clemson baseball team finally clocked out of a busy work week at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The Tigers won seven consecutive games through seven days, GIBSON and outscored their opponents 63-18. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about as good as you can ask for,â&#x20AC;? said Clemson coach Jack Leggett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the engine churning pretty good. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to keep it up.â&#x20AC;?

Clemson has not enjoyed such a successful seven-day stretch since February of 1996, primarily because teams usually avoid cramming so many games on the calendar.

However, inclement weather forced a pair of doubleheaders this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been kind of a hectic week,â&#x20AC;? said Clemson reliever Scott Firth.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen out of our team over the course of this week is our ability to just focus and not lose concentration, especially in doubleheaders and long days. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to lose focus like that sometimes.â&#x20AC;?

This weekend Thomas Brittle, Maleeke Gib-

son and Steven Duggar each had four hits apiece against opponents. Gibson, a Sumter native, went 2-for-4 with two runs and two runs batted in during Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory. The Tiger pitching staff had an 0.50 ERA and allowed just one earned run and 13 hits with 15 strikeouts.

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JOHN L. EDENS Jr. OSWEGO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Luther Edens Jr., beloved husband of Margaret W. Edens, passed away on May 11, 2013, at the age of 91 at his residence.

He was born March 20, 1922, to the late John Luther Sr. and Estelle S. Edens. Mr. Edens graduated from Edmunds High School in 1939. He EDENS received his undergraduate degree from Wofford College and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from the University of South Carolina.

Through his long career in education, he taught at Berry College and Edmunds High School; he served as principal of Alice Drive Junior High School for 17 years; and finished his career at Lemira Elementary School. He received the Purple Heart in service to his country in the Army in World War II, serving in the 358th Infantry, 9th Division. He was honored with the Order of the Palmetto in 1999 for his work in education, the church and the community. Mr. Edens was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Oswego and taught Sunday school for 50 years. He was also a past president and member of the Gideonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Becky Timmons and her husband, Tim, and Debbie Edens; two grandsons, Todd Edens and his wife, Kaycie, and Jonathan Timmons, all of Columbia; a sister, Louise Chapman; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Edens received very loving care from Tuomey Hospice nurse Alechia Broughton and two very compassionate and long-suffering caregivers, Rose Mae Myers and Kiana Myers.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Edens was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Edens Cub-

bage.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153, with the Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Bullock Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153; Gideonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International, 5106 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204; or to Tuomey Hospice, 115 N. Sumter St., Suite 120, Sumter, SC 29150.

You may sign the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium

BEAUFORT POQUE Jr. Beaufort Poque Jr., 80, husband of Patricia Jean Buckner Poque, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his residence in Sumter.

Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Beaufort Sr. and Katie Blackwell-Poque.

Beaufort received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. He POQUE later joined the United States Air Force and served for 22 years, until his retirement. After his military tour of duty ended, he was employed with Procter & Gamble Corp. in Sacramento, Calif. He returned to the Sumter community and joined St. Luke AME Church, where he served faithfully as a trustee board member. He was active-

ly involved in the community as a member of the Sumter-Rites.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Pogue Davis; and two brothers, Wilbur Pogue and Carl Pogue.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Jean Poque; three sons, Osteen (Katherine) Johnson of Sacramento, Beaufort (Patricia) Poque III of Cleveland, Ohio, and Ronald Johnson of Sumter; two daughters, Andria Johnson Speed of Roselle, N.J., and Deatre Poque-Speights of Cleveland; 13 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke AME Church, 2355 N. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter, with the Rev. E. Robert Thomas, pastor, and the Rev. Eliza E. Black officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery, Sumter.

A wake service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St. The public may view from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday.

Mr. Poque will be placed in the church chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday until the hour of the service.

Palmer Memorial Chapel of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

Online memorials may be made to www. palmermemorialchapel. com.

RAYMOND L. BARRINEAU LAKE CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Raymond Lyndell Barrineau, 82, died May 11, 2013, at his home, after an illness.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the church cemetery directed by Floyd Funeral Home.

Visitation was held Monday at Barrineau

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Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Born in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Dewey Vance and Palmer Floyd Barrineau. Mr. Barrineau was a graduate of East Clarendon School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a farmer and owner of R.L. Barrineau Grocery. He attended Barrineau Pentecostal Holiness Church and was instrumental in founding Barrineau Public Utilities and Barrineau Little League Baseball. He was also a former Clarendon County councilman and an East Clarendon School Board trustee.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Daniels and Ilene Moore; and a brother, Curtis Barrineau.

Surviving are his wife, Ann Eaddy Barrineau of Lake City; a son, Raymond L. (April) Barrineau Jr. of Lake City; a sister, Mary Lee Ward of Lake City; a brother, Shelby (Letha) Barrineau of Lake City; a brother-in-law, Laverne Daniels; a sister-in-law, Juanita Barrineau; and two grandchildren, R.L. Barrineau III and Pierce Bryant Barrineau.

Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice or Barrineau Church Building Fund.

Online condolences may be made at www. floydfuneral.com.

ELLIS YOUNG Jr. Ellis Young Jr., 74, husband of DeLoris Jones Young, departed this life on Friday, May 10, 2013, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 22, 1938, in Tifton, a son of the late Ellis Sr. and Velma Brown Young.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter.

Jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the fami-

ly at jobsmortuary@sc. rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.

ARTHUR ALSTON BROOKLYN, N.Y. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arthur Alston, 65, husband of Herline Alston of Sumter, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn.

Born Jan. 29, 1948, in Rembert, he was a son of the late Robert and Jannie Alston.

The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, 1238 Boyd Road, Pinewood.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, (803) 485-3755.

TAMMY GRIFFIN Tammy Renee Kelsey Griffin, 47, wife of Larry Griffin, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home.

Born in Texas, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Thomas Kelsey and Mary Brunson Kelsey. She was a member of Northside Memorial Baptist Church and was a registered phlebotomist at Sumter Family Health Center.

Survivors include her husband; two children, Brandon Caples and Jessica Kelsey, both of Sumter; and three grandchildren, Lexi, Keegan and Landon.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m.

Wednesday at Northside Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Holley officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at ElmoreCannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Northside Memorial Baptist Church, 1004 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29153, or to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

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

ELOUISE P. WILSON Elouise Prince Wilson, widow of Samuel Wilson, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born Sept. 2, 1943, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of Minnie Davis Prince and the late Jasper Prince.

The family is receiving visitors at the home, 15 Weatherly Road, Sumter.

Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.

EVELYN M. BOONE BISHOPVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Evelyn Maxine Boone entered eternal rest on May 7, 2013, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence.

The family is receiving friends at the home of Pauline Boone Mitchell, 150 Elmore Road, Bishopville.

Visitations will be held from noon until 6 p.m. today at the mortuary.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jerusalem Stuckey Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Julia Sanders, officiating. Burial will follow in Boone Memorial Garden, Bishopville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at wilsonfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.

Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

HENRY WILLIAMS BISHOPVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Henry Williams, husband of Fannie Williams, entered eternal rest on May 12, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

The family is receiving friends at the residence, 223 Ridge St., Bishopville.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.

SPORTS

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Tiger wins Players Championship with strong finish

BY MARK LONG The Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; One bad tee shot made Tiger Woods appear vulnerable.

One clutch par putt and a critical birdie made him look invincible.

Woods closed out The Players Championship on Sunday like he has so many other tournaments: hitting big shot after big shot down the stretch.

His latest unflappable WOODS finish helped him secure his fourth victory of 2013 and capture the richest prize on the PGA Tour for the first time in a dozen years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know a lot of people ... thought I was done,â&#x20AC;? said Woods, who has never won four times this early in a season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not.â&#x20AC;?

This one had to be special. Not only did he win on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day for the second time in his career

with girlfriend and Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn in attendance, but Woods also won the final showdown against Sergio Garcia after a weekend filled with tense stares and sharp words.

Woods and Garcia were tied for the lead with two holes to play before heading in opposite directions. Woods kept his shots on land and made two pars. Garcia hit three balls into the water for a quadruple bogey-double bogey finish.

If there was any satisfaction in beating Garcia again, Woods kept that to himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just go out there and play,â&#x20AC;? said Woods, who earned $1.71 million and pushed his season total to over $5.8 million in just seven tournaments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had an opportunity to win the golf tournament when I was tied for the lead today, and I thought I handled the situation well and really played well today when I really needed to. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited about.â&#x20AC;?

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Garcia, left, shakes hands with Tiger Woods after Woods won The Players Championship on Sunday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Garcia faltered on the final two holes, allowing Woods to take advantage and win.

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LEGAL NOTICES ANNOUNCEMENTS Estate Notice Sumter County

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES Persons having claim against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to ile 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 irst 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:

Robert Francis Jenkins

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

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Irene Davis

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

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#2013ES4300241 Personal Representative Edith Stokes Collins 301 Marshall Avenue Abbeville, SC 29620

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#2013ES4300245 Personal Representative Emilie Josephs and Nancy Seale 577 Heritage Road Loris, SC 29569

Estate:

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Robbye H. Platt

#2013ES4300247 Personal Representative Martha Jane Nolen C/O Jennifer Kellahan Attorney At Law 120 W Main Street Kingstree, SC 29556

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#2013ES4300252 Personal Representative Robert Charles Schweitzer C/O Marvin E McMillan Jr Attorney At Law PO Box 3690 Sumter, SC 29151

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#2013ES4300237 Personal Representative Patrick A. Harvin C/O A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. PO Box 2446 Sumter, SC 29151

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#2013ES4300238 Personal Representative Holly Cascio 908 Trailmore Circle Sumter, SC 29154

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Edith Monroe Smith The family of the late Mrs. Edith Monroe Smith would like to express their deep appreciation for all acts of kindness and services provided by all family and friends. We truly appreciate your visits, phone calls and other services rendered during the loss of our beloved mother. Special thanks to the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Second Presbyterian Church (USA) and Sheriff Anthony Dennis and staff of the Sumter Sheriff Department.

The Smith Family

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Montreat St: off Miller Rd. 2BR /1BA, appliances, new flooring. No pets. $350/mo + dep. Call 803-316-8105

1102 Manning Rd. 3BR/1BA, C /H/A renovated.

Hardwood floors. Fenced Backyard. Easy Financing. 775-4391, 464-5960

Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water/sewer/garbage pk-up incl'd.

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3600 Dallas: Dalzell, 3BR, 2BA. Big Lot. Big storage & workshop. 1/2 ac lot. Financing Available. 775-4391, 464-5960

Remodeled 2BR//1BA mobile home. Free water. $400/mo + $400/dep. Call 803-406-5582

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Dental Assistant Part-time opportunity with a dental practice in the Sumter area for a motivated dental assistant who is x-ray certified, competent in expanded duties and has excellent communication skills. We offer a team oriented environment where employees are appreciated. Fax resume to 803-494-8472

Recently ren 2BR MH on 1/2 ac shady lot in Burgess Glen Park. C /H/A, 4643 Allene Dr. Close to Shaw Fin Avail.

775-4391 464-5960

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