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BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com BISHOPVILLE — The City of Bishopville will hold a new municipal election after the Bishopville Municipal Election Commission voted to nullify the results of Tuesday’s balloting for mayor and city council.

At a hearing in the Colclough Building on Friday, the commission heard testimony from Craig Nesbit and John Latimer, two losing city council candidates who protested the election.

Neither the protesting candidates nor the commission seemed well versed in how to hold the hearing, with City Attorney Will

Wheeler often having to remind participants who was testifying, who was asking questions and who was allowed to participate.

“This is new for all of us,” said election commission chairwoman Delphine Peterson.

In his protest letter, Nesbit, an

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Pinwheels for prevention of child abuse

It’s almost summertime Our guide to area camps, classes and activities will help kids focus on fun C1 LOCAL SPORTS

EC softball faces Latta for 1A lower state title B1 Have you noticed the pinwheels on Tuomey Regional Medical Center’s campus? They are part of Children’s Trust of South Carolina’s campaign to prevent child abuse in the state. Safe Kids Sumter County decorated “The Hill” ll” in front of Tuomey with the colorful spinners ners last week. The campaign says that pinwheels wheels are a symbol of healthy, happy childhoods: oods: something every child in South Carolina na deserves. Learn more about Pinwheelss for Prevention in South Carolina at http://bit.ly/1K8Ah0Z #iSpyPinwheels.

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House passes $612B defense policy bill WASHINGTON (AP) — The House defied a veto threat from President Obama on Friday and approved a $612 billion defense policy bill that Democrats complain busts budget limits on military spending and makes it harder for the president to close the U.S.

prison for suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.

The vote was 269 to 151 for the legislation, a blueprint for next year’s spending on military and other national security programs.

While Republicans voted overwhelmingly for

the bill, 41 Democrats disregarded Obama’s objections and joined the GOP lawmakers in passing it.

An additional 143 Democrats voted against it.

A 2011 bipartisan budget deal placed limits on defense and domestic spending. The House defense bill skirts those

caps by putting $89 billion of the total into an emergency war-fighting fund, which is exempt from the restrictions.

Democrats warned that Republicans won’t do the same end-run around spending caps when it

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Japanese or bearded iris? Master Gardeners are in the know At far left, note the caterpillar-like hairy growth in the center of this bearded iris.

It is not found in the Japanese iris. At right, note the upright standards of the Japanese iris, which are much smaller than its falls, the lower petals. Also unique to the iris ensata is the “signal,” the colorful spot at the center.

BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com Each year during the Sumter Iris Festival, the inevitable question arises: What’s the difference between a Japanese iris — the reason for the festival — and a bearded iris?

Fortunately, we have many Sumter Master Gardeners to answer that question, and they’ll be in the Bland Gardens during the festival.

If you’re at Swan Lake, you’ll notice thousands of irises growing in the bogs around the perimeter of the lake, in both the Heath and Bland gardens.

That itself is an indication you’re looking at a Japanese iris, or Iris ensata, said Master Gardener Robin O’Brien.

On the other hand, bearded irises grow well without having their roots

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wet all the time.

Here are some other characteristics to look for in both irises.

Irises are identified by their structure of “standards” and “falls.” The

standards of the Iris ensata are upright, while the falls are the lower segments. The standards are generally much smaller than the falls; in fact, if the standard is the size of your thumb,

the fall will be about the size of your hand.

The blooms of the Japanese irises

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LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

City budget deficit reduced after workshop As of Tuesday evening, the City of Sumter’s proposed budget deficit for fiscal year 2016 has decreased by more than $500,000 since Sumter City Council’s previous budget workshop at the end of April.

The current deficit is $416,066 and proposed expenditures equal $35,554,636 while revenues equal $35,138,570.

The city’s tax increment financing fund increased to $300,000 from $275,000 and the stormwater fund increased by $3,811 to a current total of $534,528. Both funds have equal revenues and expenditures.

The city has until the end of June to reach a balanced budget for its upcoming fiscal year.

Still time to be in Shrine Day Iris parade Arthur Bradley of the Jamil Streakers, who are hosting the 10th Annual Shrine Day Parade in conjunction with the Sumter Iris Festival, said there is still time to sign up to participate.

The parade, set for 8:30 p.m.

Friday, will begin at the Sumter County Civic Center, proceed west on Liberty Street to Alice Drive, turn right and end on University Drive at Alice Drive Middle School, not quite 2 miles.

Participation is free for nonprofits, but there is a nominal charge for some others. Participants are asked to use some kind of lighting on their persons or vehicles during this first nighttime Iris parade.

Bradley said he will accept registration up to 7:30 p.m. the night of the parade. For more information call him at (803) 491-7665 or Bobby Schwabenbauer at (803) 968-7479.

Garden Clubs call for entries FROM STAFF REPORTS The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter is sponsoring and hosting a standard flower show that is open to the public. The show is in memory of Mary Hinson, a former Nationally Accredited Master Flower Show Judge.

The name of this year’s show is Beauty in Flight, and the theme is The Beauty of Butterflies and Moths. The show will be held at the Alice Boyle Garden Center, 842 Liberty St. in Sumter.

Horticulture entries must be submitted on Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. The entry

for design has to be made by reservation to Bonnie Farrar at (803) 491-7760. Design may be placed on Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 to 11 a.m.

Both are open to the public.

Judging is on Thursday and will begin at 1 p.m.

The public is invited to view the flower show on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 24 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The three garden clubs sponsoring this flower show are Azalea, Bland and Poinsett. The show is sponsored and supported

by SAFE Federal Credit Union.

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The late Mary Hinson was an award-winning flower designer and a Nationally Accredited Master Flower Show judge. The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter has named its spring flower show in her honor.

The Mary Hinson Flower Show will be held at the Alice Boyle Garden Center on May 23 and 24.

Sumter honors Vietnam war vets Sumter County Councilman Eugene Baten, left, and Sumter Mayor Joseph T. McElveen, right, sign the county’s and city’s proclamations designating Sunday as Sumter’s official observance of the 50th Anniversary of the start of the Vietnam war. Behind them looking on are members of Sumter’s Home Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which is sponsoring the ceremonies at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Vietnam War Memorial between the Judicial Center and the Summary Court on East Canal Street. From left, DAR members are Katherine Barrett, Regent Susan Saunders and Commemorative Ceremonies Chairwoman Helen Mahon. All Vietnam veterans, veterans of all other wars and the public are invited to attend the event recognizing Sumter’s Vietnam veterans.

Camp Happy Days will be first week in July Camp Happy Days is held annually the first week in July, and preparation for this year’s event is underway. Camp Happy Days is a weeklong event helping hundreds of young cancer patients and their siblings spend time in an atmosphere of fun, laughter and fellowship.

Donations of caps, T-shirts, sunscreen and funds are being collected. If you or your business can help, contact Bill Ellis at (803) 460-7666.

ArcelorMittal closing Georgetown steel mill GEORGETOWN — The owner of the steel mill in Georgetown says it is closing the plant, leaving 226 workers without jobs.

ArcelorMittal announced in a news release Thursday that the shutdown will be completed in the third quarter of the year.

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SCE&G office hit by car to remain closed FROM STAFF REPORTS South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. has decided not to reopen its Sumter business office at 545 Bultman Drive.

Customers in Sumter will continue to have payment options including online, by mail and in person at SCE&G authorized payment agencies.

“Recently our Sumter office experienced extensive damage related to an accident where a vehicle collided with the building, and it has been closed for the past several weeks,” said Vice Pres-

ident of Customer Service at SCE&G, Sam Dozier. “During this time, we have assessed the damage and weighed a variety of factors impacting the office, especially the growing trend of customers moving toward online payment. As a result, we have decided not to reopen the Sumter office.

“What hasn’t changed is our commitment to serving our customers. With nearby payment locations and the relocation of employees to other positions within the company, this should have a minimal impact on services, and we

are committed to making this a smooth transition for all.”

SCE&G offers online payment options at www.sceg.com and 24-hour callin customer service at 1-800-251-7234 as payment options for conducting business with the company. SCE&G customers will also be able to make bill payments at SCE&G authorized payment agencies, including the Piggly Wiggly at 110 S. Marsh St. in Bishopville and at any of Walmart’s South Carolina stores. The closest store to the Sumter office is at 1283 Broad St.

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From left, Ester Dean as Cynthia Rose, Shelley Regner as Ashley, Kelley Alice Jakle as Jessica, Hailee Steinfeld as Emily, Anna Kendrick as Beca, Brittany Snow as Chloe, Alexis Knapp as Stacie, Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy and Hana Mae Lee as Lilly, collectively known as the Barden Bellas, perform in a scene from the Universal Pictures’ film “Pitch Perfect 2.”

‘Pitch Perfect 2’ hits those sweet notes

BY JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer “Who run the world? GIRLS!” sing those irrepressible Barden University Bellas, channeling Beyonce, in “Pitch Perfect 2.”

And yes, they sure do run the world.

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 surprise hit “Pitch Perfect” is now, more than ever, a celebration of girl power, girl bonding, girl harmony, and most of all, girl laughs. As the Beyonce song goes on to say, “Boy, don’t even try to touch this.”

That should be good news for the many, many young women who loved the infectious “Pitch Perfect.” And really, all the news is good about this sequel: It is, if anything, funnier than the original. It brings back all your favorite folks, most notably the sweetly geeky and adorable Anna Kendrick and the bawdy, nothing-is-sacred Rebel Wilson, whose Fat Amy gets more screen time and makes the most of it.

There’s also a new addition, Hollywood it-girl Hailee Steinfeld as an aspiring songwriter. Aside from injecting new blood into the Bellas, she’s pretty much the only one who doesn’t graduate college by the end of the movie — significant for future sequels.

The other important change of note is that “Pitch Perfect 2” is directed by actress Elizabeth Banks, who also produces AND reprises her role as Gail, half of one of the most hilarious broadcast teams ever conceived, real or fictional. Her scenes with the cheerfully racist and sexist John (a sublime John Michael Higgins), narrating the Bellas’ various competitions, are the

film’s highlight. “This is what happens when you send girls to college,” he says disapprovingly at one point. He describes the Bellas as an “inspiration to girls all over the country too ugly to be cheerleaders.”

We begin with our Bellas giving a command performance at Lincoln Center for President Obama’s birthday, no less. All goes well until Fat Amy’s spandex pants rip. She’s suspended in the air, and she’s not wearing anything underneath. The theater erupts in shock. Newscasts go wild over the portly Aussie’s “birthday gift from Down Under.” A jittery public is assured that the government has “ruled out terrorism.”

The disgraced Bellas are suspended from competition. But the ever-practical Beca (Kendrick) finds a loophole: if they can win the WORLD championships, will they be reinstated? Sure, they’re told, like THAT would ever happen.

Their biggest competition: Das Sound Machine. These European champions are terrifying in their perfection, their production values and their general awesomeness — and their disdain for the Bellas. “I don’t speak Loser, what did you say?” their lead singer (an imposing Birgitte Hjort Sorensen) says icily. Beca is horrified but helplessly smitten with the Heidi Klum lookalike. “Your sweat smells like cinnamon! “ she cries.

The groups first compete at an epic “riff-off” which recalls one in the first movie, only much more elaborate, as happens in sequels. Among the groups competing: the Green Bay Packers.

Yes, THOSE Green Bay Packers.

(Turns out they’re huge fans of the

‘Pitch Perfect 2’ soundtrack not so perfect There is such a thing as being too clever.

The Barden Bellas and the Treblemakers, who return in the film “Pitch Perfect 2,” have found a way to cram even more songs per square airwave in their mash-ups. Although the tunes are neatly stacked and folded into each other, they don’t always work outside a visual medium.

The reason is their brevity, two lines, and they’re on to the next song. Thus, listening turns into a race to recognize the song.

The tunes span decades and genres, and they are deftly mashed into new entities. Some take flight, like the pleasant “Back to Basics” sequence that includes a cappella versions of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” ‘’Lady Marmalade” and

“Mmmbop.”

However, “Riff Off” starts with an enjoyable rendition of the “Thong Song” and cycles through a dizzying array of booty-praising tunes in a short span, losing its head to its own ingenuity.

The song that everyone keeps on coming back to is Jessie J’s “Flashlight,” written by Sam Smith and Sia. The ballad, poignant and memorable, is one of the album’s highlights, while singer-songwriter Ester Dean brings a modern EDM feel to the comedy with “Crazy Youngsters.”

And the unexpected Snoop Dogg rendition of “Winter Wonderland” feels like a good gamble in an otherwise predictable sound.

For fans of a cappella, this will be a treasure trove of inspiration; for fans of the film, a serviceable memento; and for the rest of us, just an OK album.

franchise, and not too shabby at a cappella.)

The Bellas sure have their work cut out for them. Meanwhile, busy Beca’s secretly moonlighting with an internship at a recording studio. (By the way: do these people ever have, like, schoolwork?) She’s also still dating boyfriend Jesse (Skylar Astin), but the relationship feels like a total afterthought here.

The script by Kay Cannon and Mickey Rapkin keeps the rapid-fire jokes coming. A throwaway reference

to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is hysterical. Much less funny is a no-means-yes sex joke; we could have done without that one, particularly in a college setting.

It all comes down to a huge final confrontation before thousands of fans. It’s panache and polish (Das Sound Machine) vs. spunk and spirit (the Bellas).

And, of course, these girls have a few surprises up their sleeves. Remember what Beyonce asked: “Who run the world? Girls!”

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Fayz Quake Controversy stings, strengthens Mann in new memoir ‘Hold Still’ at the Lake Come Join Us

BY JENNIFER KAY The Associated Press American photographer Sally Mann is best known to mainstream audiences for her third book, “Immediate Family,” which stirred controversy in the early 1990s for its inclusion of nude images of her three young children roaming her family’s secluded, Edenlike farm.

In Mann’s illustrated memoir, “Hold Still,” the allegations that she harmed her children by making and publishing the images still sting, but Mann defies expectations to explain herself as a mother or to assure readers that her children turned out OK. Instead, Mann explains herself as an artist, putting the “family pictures,” as she calls them, into the broader context of her photography exploring the South, an ancestral pre-occupation with mortality and her bonds with a landscape still haunted by the legacy of slavery.

She’s more effusive talking about her own idyllic childhood in rural Virginia spent riding horses, driving fast cars and conversing with eccentrics, some of them influential artists and others her own relatives.

She delves deeply into her ancestry, studying snapshots, letters and other keepsakes for themes that emerge later in her own work. As with many snapshots found in anyone’s home, some of Mann’s stories are unflattering and cringe-worthy, but the tour of her family tree is a tour of her creative process.

Mann makes deceptively luminous images with a largeformat camera and film negatives that require careful handling and sometimes combustible chemicals. Her prose examines Southern life as closely as her camera lens examines the Southern landscape, and “Hold Still” explains not just her photographic technique, but also her resolve to look head-on at things most people would rather not see.

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Horse-drawn trash service behooves 2 communities MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (AP) — The average garbage truck uses about 300 horsepower, but one Vermont service is getting the job done the old-fashioned way: two horsepower.

Twice a week, draft horses haul a cart as they clip-clop through the neighborhoods of Middlebury, while Patrick Palmer and his two employees toss garbage bags and recycling left at the curbside onto the cart.

Garbage collection usually isn’t a picture-worthy event. But this beastof-burden service is a spectacle that draws children to the curbside to see the giant dappled Percherons, and passers-by to snap cellphone photos and video from their vehicles.

“The thing I enjoy the most is the little kids coming out to see the horses. And I’ve trained maybe 20 kids to drive horses,” said Palmer, 68, who started the service in the neighboring village of Bristol 18 years ago.

This spring, he expanded to Middlebury, a busier college town of more than 8,000, and he and his crew collect trash two days a week, alternating the two teams, named Jake and Jerry, and Pete and Paul.

He estimates he has about 220 customers in Bristol and 70 in Middlebury, but hopes to get more.

Whether residents just like the horses or a more environmentally sensitive service than fuel-guzzling and pollution-emitting garbage trucks, they pay $5 a bag, comparable in price to other services.

Amanda Kimel, who now uses a different service, is thinking of switching.

“We think it’s a great idea. We like that it’s earth-friendly, and we’re animal lovers, so we just like to see the horses come down the road,” said Kimel, standing on the roadside last week holding her 20-month-old son, who had never seen a horse before.

“The first day we saw them at the end of the circle, I couldn’t believe it.”

JoAnne Gruber, who now takes her

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Amanda Morse collects garbage and recycling in Middlebury, Vermont. Patrick Palmer’s horse-drawn garbage collection, based in the village of Bristol, is bringing its draft horses to the college village of Middlebury while training a younger crew including Morse. trash to a man who collects garbage in a truck on the weekends, also is interested — as long as they pick up the manure, which she said she spotted once but hasn’t seen since.

“I like the idea. I think environmentally it’s a sound idea. I like the back-to-the-way-things-used-to-be, when they were simpler,” she said.

And, she said, it adds character to the neighborhood.

The Addison County Solid Waste District had some concerns about the horses being in the transfer station,

which is often busy with trucks and noise, and about the team traveling there on busy Route 7 to unload the garbage and recycling.

“But having observed the horses, they seem to do a great job,” said Teri Kuczynski, district manager.

“They’re very calm. It is pleasant to hear the clip-clopping on the road as they approach the transfer station gate.”

Palmer also hitches up Jake and Jerry for sleigh rides, carriage rides for weddings and other special

events, as well as to mow and rake hay and even pull moose that have been shot by hunters out of the forest.

Palmer plans eventually to turn over the reins of the Middlebury operation to a younger pair of drivers, Nick Hammond, 28, and Amanda Morse, 21, who now work with him.

He expects to keep at it for another two years and in Bristol for another seven years.

“It’s really a lot of fun,” he said. “I wouldn’t do it with a truck.”

Coupons: might wind up costing you money NEW YORK — Coupons are everywhere.

Everyone loves a good deal, and it’s easy to start looking around the web or a newspaper or circular and see visions of giant savings dance in front of your eyes.

It’s like free money, right?

Well, not exactly. Yes, there are tons of ways to save. No, it’s not so easy to wade through all the options or pick a plan and stick to it.

First, you’ve got to realize why coupons were created: to get you to spend.

“We’ve always said that coupons often encourage people to spend more than they have to and buy more than they want to,” says Tod Marks, a senior project editor for Consumer Reports.

In recent years, a big coupon trend has been offering savings that only kick in if you buy, say, two or three cans of soup instead of just one.

Coupons steer your shopping behavior in other ways. Companies use coupons to get you to shop at a particular store, buy a particular item, try a new product, or encourage you to spend more than you otherwise would.

But there’s another reason. Companies use coupons to offer discounts to bargain-hunting shoppers while maintaining a higher price for customers less motivated by savings.

Imagine a supermarket that sells a can of soup for $2.

Some shoppers will buy the soup, but others will decide it’s too expensive.

The store could cut the price to $1 per can to get all of the customers to buy it, but that would slash its profits.

A coupon can give the store the best of both worlds.

Dedicated deal-hunters will buy and save money, while everyone else accepts the higher price.

And if you’re excited about a good deal, you’re

more likely to buy without thinking.

“People do actually spend more when they think they’re getting a good deal,” says consumer psychology expert Dr. Kit Yarrow. “There’s more focus on ingenuity and shopping prowess than on the item.”

Yarrow, a professor emerita at Golden Gate University, says shoppers today expect discounts and don’t trust retailers.

But coupons let them feel they’re making smart choices and leveling the playing field. That feeling is so powerful, they’re actually willing to spend more money to get it.

“Retailers know that consumers are a little bit bargain-crazy right now and they’re extra susceptible to people who feel like they’re smart shoppers and they’re getting one over on the system,” she says.

The Web is full of coupon strategies and offers, but a few ideas stay pretty constant: • You need to carefully and honestly evaluate your eating habits. If you clip coupons and use them to buy a lot of food you won’t eat, you’re wasting money.

• Do your research. Coupons on many foods come and go in cycles, so you may want to learn the patterns at your local supermarket.

• Read the fine print on coupons and be conscious of expiration dates.

All that planning can be a challenge. It’s real work.

But with some care and focus on a few items, Marks says, you can certainly save money.

If coupons aren’t for you, he recommends shopping at warehouse clubs like Costco, which have annual membership fees and regular low prices instead of constant sales.

He also suggests buying store brands, which can be much cheaper than better-known national brands.

A contact lens is shown in front of a 1-800-Contacts shipping box Wednesday in Salt Lake City. A law banning price-fixing for contact lenses that took effect this week in Utah is a setback for the nation’s largest manufacturers that could have ripple effects across the country amid an increasingly bitter fight with discount retailers.

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Utah law could impact contact lens industry SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A law banning price-fixing for contact lenses that took effect this week in Utah is a setback for the nation’s largest manufacturers that could have ripple effects across the country amid an increasingly bitter fight with discount retailers.

The new law appears to clear the way for the largest online discount seller, Utahbased 1-800 Contacts, to disregard minimum prices set by the lens makers and sell at a discount across state lines, said Steve DelBianco, executive director of the Internet sellers trade group NetChoice.

“That’s good for consumers, who pay less for their lenses when they buy from Utah suppliers,” he said in an email message. But contact lens manufacturers Johnson & Johnson, Bausch & Lomb and Alcon Laboratories disagree, and the measure is still in legal limbo. They call the law an unconstitutional overreach written specifically to bolster the Utah-based 1-800 Contacts and are fighting it in court.

Utah officials, meanwhile, have been vague on whether it will allow Utah companies to sell at discounted rates to customers outside the state. 1-800 Contacts said they plan to lower their prices, but did not respond to questions from The Associated Press about whether that would apply to customers outside the state. As of Wednesday afternoon, the price for a 12-pack of the popular Acuvue Oasys brand hadn’t changed.

At stake is control of a roughly $4 billion market with some 38 million American customers, according to court papers. Many contact lens sales come from eye doctors, who issue prescriptions that are brand and model specific, but discount retailers have

been growing in recent years.

1-800 Contacts has captured about 10 percent of the national market, court documents state.

The manufacturers say that the minimum prices protect eye doctors, allowing the professionals to talk to their patients about the right lenses for them without having to worry about prices.

“There is no need to shop around for a better price,” Johnson and Johnson company attorneys wrote. The American Optometric Association said in a statement Wednesday that going to the doctor for lenses also helps keep people’s eyes safe.

But the discounters say that the minimum prices hurt customers by making lenses more expensive. The discount giant Costco says the manufacturer’s minimum price rules forced them to raise prices by more than 20 percent on some brands. Prices on the popular Acuvue Oasys brand increased from about $52 for a 12-pack to about $68 last year, according to court papers.

On Monday, a federal judge sided with Utah and discount companies when he refused to block the law from going into effect the following day. U.S. District Judge Dee Benson said it appears to be a legal antitrust measure designed to keep the manufacturers from

squelching competition with the minimum prices.

The minimum price rules have also drawn ire elsewhere, sparking 40 class action lawsuits across the country and scrutiny from Congress since the manufacturers started setting them about two years ago, according to Monday’s ruling.

Nine states have considered similar legislation similar to that passed in Utah.

The manufacturers are appealing Benson’s ruling to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver.

A constitutional law expert said Wednesday that the law doesn’t appear to run afoul of interstate commerce rules because it bolsters competition rather than protects a local company.

“This is just garden variety economic regulation,” said Richard Primus, professor of law at the University of Michigan. The potential penalty in the law appears to be more legally complicated, though.

The law allows the state’s attorney general to file a civil action against a contact lens manufacturer if they refuse to sell to a Utah retailer that sells the product too cheaply.

“I don’t see how Utah has the power to do that,” said Primus.

Utah state attorney Parker Douglas said it’s not yet clear how the law will be enforced.

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In Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, Nepalese army soldiers prepare to leave for a rescue mission to the site where the suspected wreckage of a U.S. Marine helicopter that disappeared earlier this week while on a relief mission in the earthquake-hit Himalayan nation was spotted. Nepalese rescuers on Friday found three bodies near the wreckage of the chopper that was carrying six Marines and two Nepalese army soldiers. The U.S. Marines said they were sending their own rescue team to assess the wreckage and determine if it was the missing helicopter, a UH-1 “Huey.”

Nepal rescuers find 3 bodies near crashed US Marine chopper

BY BINAJ GURUBACHARYA AND NIRMALA GEORGE The Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepalese rescuers on Friday found three bodies near the wreckage of a U.S. Marine helicopter that disappeared this week during a relief mission in the earthquakehit Himalayan nation, and officials said it was unlikely there were any survivors from the crash.

“The wreckage of the helicopter was found in pieces, and there are no chances of any survivors,” Nepal’s defense secretary, Iswori Poudyal said. He did not give the nationalities of the three victims, only saying their remains were charred.

The helicopter was carrying six Marines and two Nepalese army soldiers.

A separate team sent by the U.S. Marines said they identified the wreckage as the missing helicopter, the UH-1 “Huey.”

Lt. Gen. John Wissler, commander of the Marine-led joint task force, told reporters in Kathmandu that his team could not immediately identify the cause of the crash or identify the bodies found.

“It was very severe crash, and based on what we saw in the condition of the aircraft, we believe there were no survivors,” he said.

He said extreme weather and difficult terrain hampered his team’s efforts to work at the crash site.

“Due to the extremely difficult terrain of the site of the mishap, below-freezing temperatures and violent winds and thunderstorms, I made the decision to cease the recovery efforts for this evening,” he said. “We cannot afford to put U.S. or Nepalese service members at any further risk.”

The recovery mission will resume at first light Saturday.

Speaking in Washington, President Barack Obama expressed condolences to the families of all the victims and said the Marines “represent a truth that guides our work around the world: When our friends are in need, America helps.”

The wreckage was found about 24 kilometers (15 miles) from the town of Charikot, near where the aircraft went missing on Tuesday while delivering humanitarian aid to villages hit by two deadly earth-

quakes, according to the U.S. military joint task force in Okinawa, Japan.

The area is near Gothali village in the district of Dolakha, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northeast of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu.

The discovery of the wreckage, first spotted by Nepalese ground troops and two army helicopters Friday, followed days of intense search involving U.S. and Nepalese aircraft and even U.S. satellites.

The U.S. relief mission was deployed soon after a magnitude-7.8 quake hit April 25, killing more than 8,200 people. It was followed by another magnitude-7.3 quake on Tuesday that killed 117 people and injured 2,800.

The helicopter had been delivering rice and tarps in Charikot, the area worst hit

by Tuesday’s quake. It had dropped off supplies in one location and was en route to a second site when contact was lost.

U.S. military officials said earlier this week that an Indian helicopter in the air nearby had heard radio chatter from the Huey aircraft about a possible fuel problem.

WASHINGTON — Fewer students say they are being bullied at school. Those who are bullied are more likely to be girls than boys and more likely to be white than minority students.

The Education Department announced survey results Friday that found 22 percent of students age 12 to 18 said they were bullied in 2013. The figure, down 6 percentage points from 2011, is the lowest level since the National Center for Education Statistics began surveying students on bullying in 2005.

Bullying has spread from school hallways and bathrooms to social media, raising awareness in recent years of what was once largely an underground issue. The focus has resulted in an aggressive effort to tackle it from local school officials on up to the federal government.

Among the survey findings: • About a quarter, or 24 percent, of girls said they were bullied, compared to 20 percent of boys.

• A higher percentage of white students — 24 percent — said they were bullied than black, Hispanic or Asian students. Twenty percent of black students said they were

bullied compared to 19 percent of Hispanic students and 9 percent of Asian students.

Among respondents, 9 percent of girls and 5 percent of boys said they’d experienced cyberbullying either in school or outside of school. Unwanted text messages was the most common way students said they were cyberbullied followed by hurtful information posted on the Internet.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan praised the news of an overall decline but with a caveat: “Even though we’ve come a long way over the past few years in educating the public about the health and educational impacts that bullying can have on students, we still have more work to do to ensure the safety of our nation’s children.”

Students bullied are more likely to struggle in school, skip class, face substance abuse and commit suicide, the department said research has found. Being made fun of, called names or being insulted was the most common way the surveyed students said were bullied. Being the subject of rumors or threatened with harm was also common.

The survey is from the School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey. It is a nationally representative sample.

Blog site Tumblr launches anti-bullying support campaign LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Elizabeth Banks, singer Jordin Sparks and Vice President Joe Biden are among those helping Tumblr establish a safe place from bullies online.

The celebrities will appear in videos on the blogging website to launch its new #PostItForward campaign Wednesday, which organizers say is aimed at building a virtual community where it’s safe to discuss personal issues such as sexuality, mental health or self-esteem.

“Bullying, coming out, being depressed: for our users, they’re really intertwined,” said Liba Ruben-

stein, Tumblr’s director of outreach, causes, politics and advocacy. “We wanted to create a place that acknowledges that whole experience.”

She said the story of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn, who programmed her Tumblr page to post her suicide note, is among many heartbreaking experiences shared on Tumblr. Rubenstein said the new blog will aggregate such stories and highlight users’ positive experiences with social media.

“We hope to change the conversation in society about the role online communities play in some of these issues,” she said.

Consumer agency opens review of student loan services

BY KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opened a public inquiry Thursday into student loan servicing practices that it says can make paying back loans “stressful or harmful.”

Private and federal student loan debt totals more than $1.2 trillion. Loans often are not serviced by lenders but by a company that processes monthly payments, assists borrowers with repayment options if they lose their jobs, and performs a variety of other tasks. Such service companies — among them Navient, Nelnet, American Education Services, and Great Lakes Higher Education Corp.

— typically get a flat monthly fee per account.

Eight million student loan borrowers are in default, and the agency is concerned they weren’t told of available options that could have kept them out of the situation.

“Student loan servicers often make more money when they spend as little time as possible on each account, and they typically get paid more when a borrower is in repayment longer,” Richard Cordray, the director of the agency, said at a hearing in Milwaukee focused on student loan servicing. “So we are evaluating whether the typical methods of servicer compensation can jeopardize the interests of borrowers.”

The federal agency, which has oversight of the student loan industry, also has other concerns. It says consumers

have complained that servicers have taken too long to process payments, lost paperwork, not fixed mistakes in a timely fashion or didn’t correctly handle pre-payment of loans.

Advocates for the borrowers and college student loan administrators testified that they, too, hear such complaints. They said servicers are inconsistent in the quality of service they provide and often are inconsistent within their organization in the advice and help they give to struggling borrowers.

“What we want to see is that people get objective counseling,” said Deanne Loonin of the National Consumer Law Center.

Richard Hunt, the president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, said his organization is looking forward to learning more about the effort. He said in a statement that its member banks are “100 percent committed to student success and are regularly working to ensure their borrowers are aware of all options available to them.”

There have been changes in recent years to address the quality in servicing credit cards and home mortgage loans. The agency is looking at how those industries are regulated and whether their regulations might be applicable to student loans.

The public has until July 13 to submit comments.

Dick George, president of Great Lakes Higher Education Corp., testified at the hearing that what’s often missing in discussions of student loan debt is how to help college dropouts with their loans. He said a large number of borrowers his group services are delin-

quent or in default on their loans, dropped out and are difficult to locate. These same borrowers, he said, are often low-income, minority or first-generation college students.

“When students drop out, they also tend to drop out of communication,” George said.

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FROM PAGE A1 incumbent, complained of too few election workers in Wards 3 and 4 and that the doors were locked at Ward 2 as votes were being counted.

Latimer also complained that election workers lacked proper training.

“I am here to make sure every vote is counted and every voice is heard,” Nesbit said.

During his testimony, Nesbit cited a number of what he considered violations of election regulations, including that employees of the city made many decisions that should have been up to the election commission.

“I asked the county manager who decided to use paper ballots,” Nesbit said.

“He told me it was (city administrator) Gregg McCutchen.”

Nesbit told the members of the election commission that according to the election handbook and state law, it should have been their decision.

are the largest of all irises, sometimes reaching 12 inches in diameter.

Of the three types of irises — bearded, Aril and beardless — Japanese irises are in the beardless category. While the more common bearded iris has a hairy growth that resembles a caterpillar protruding from its center, the Japanese iris has only a colorful spot, called a signal, in its center. Another feature of the Japanese iris is that its falls are always horizontal or hanging. They usually have three falls and three standards, though in the doubles the standards resemble the falls, enlarged and pendant.

There are also multipetaled Japanese irises, and the ensata may have flat or ruffled falls.

If you still have difficulty telling the Japanese and bearded irises apart, there’s a group of highly trained people who will be set up on the Bland (north) side of the gardens during the Sumter Iris Festival who will gladly help you. In addition, these Sumter Master Gardeners will have several hundred varieties of locally cultivated plants for sale during the Iris Festival. That list includes Japanese irises culled and cultivated from those growing around the edges of the lake.

The plants offered for sale have been carefully propagated by the Master Gardeners to ensure they will thrive in our area. In addition to the many varieties of Japanese irises, many types of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs will be available for purchase at great prices. For people interested in attracting butterflies and birds, a large selection of these types of plants will also be available.

Master Gardener Ruth Ann Bigger said plants being sold by the organization include eucomis, stokesia, day lilies, various hydrangeas, aspidistra (cast iron plant), hostas, heucheras, crocosmia, rose campion and some vegetables. Look also for Confederate roses, lady banks roses, brown turkey fig trees, various varieties of coleus, canna lilies, red pentas, astromeria, Eastern red cedar, ginger, Mexican petunia, Gerber daisy, weigela, vanilla bean, various herbs and others.

In addition to selling plants, Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions. See them in the Bland Gardens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.

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Nesbit said he did not blame the election commission because they were not given proper information by the city.

“That is the way it was run all across the board,” Nesbit said.

He also complained about the door to Ward 2 being locked as the votes were counted.

“The law says poll workers must do the count publicly,” Nesbit said.

Nesbit, who was the only incumbent not to be re-elected in Tuesday’s vote, said his protest wasn’t about losing the election.

“I am a coach; I can take losing,” he said. “But if you are going to beat me, do it fair and square. I am just asking for fairness.”

Latimer, in his testimony, echoed Nesbit’s complaints.

“It is inconceivable for them to lock the doors,” he said. “It has to be tallied in public — it’s in the state constitution.”

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On both questions, the commissioners voted “yes.”

“On behalf of the citizens of Bishopville, we render the results of the election null and void,” Peterson said.

McCutchen said later Friday he was still waiting to hear from state election officials on what procedures the city must follow to hold another election.

Bishopville City Council’s next scheduled meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.

He also said he was unsure how much a new election would cost the city.

“Probably a couple of thousand dollars,” he said.

Jury orders death for marathon bomber

BY DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON — A jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death Friday for the Boston Marathon bombing, sweeping aside pleas that he was just a “kid” who fell under the influence of his fanatical older brother.

Tsarnaev, 21, stood with his hands folded, his head slightly bowed, upon learning his fate, sealed after 14 hours of deliberations during three days. It was the most closely watched terrorism trial in the U.S. since the Oklahoma City bombing case two decades ago.

The decision sets the stage for what could be the nation’s first execution of a terrorist in the post-9/11 TSARNAEV era, though the case is likely to go through years of appeals. The execution would be carried out by lethal injection.

“Now he will go away, and we will be able to move on. Justice. In his own words, ‘an eye for an eye,’” said bombing victim Sydney Corcoran, who nearly bled to death and whose mother lost both legs.

Three people were killed and more than 260 wounded when Tsarnaev and his brother set off two shrapnelpacked pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line of the race on April 15, 2013. The Tsarnaevs also shot an MIT police officer to death during their getaway.

The 12-member federal jury had to be unanimous for Tsarnaev to get the death penalty. Otherwise, the former college student would have automatically received a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole.

In weighing the arguments for and against death, the jurors decided, among other things, that Tsarnaev

DEFENSE FROM PAGE A1 comes to financing non-defense agencies later this year, opening the door to sharp cuts in domestic spending.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the defense bill would be a prelude to future reductions that would “devastate other vital pillars of our national strength,” including homeland security, veterans, road building and other programs.

House Speaker John Boehner, ROhio, accused Democrats of “letting politics come before national security.”

“With all the threats our troops face and the sacrifices they make,” he said, “Democrats’ opposition to this defense bill is in fact indefensible.”

Overall, the House bill authorizes $515 billion for national defense and

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 23. President Obama threatened to veto the defense policy bill the House passed Friday. an additional $89.2 billion for the emergency war-fighting fund for a total of $604.2 billion. An additional

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Boston Marathon bombing volunteer first responder Carlos Arredondo holds a “Boston Strong” banner as he leaves John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse with his wife, Melida, after the verdict in the penalty phase of the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on Friday. A federal jury ruled the 21-year-old Tsarnaev should be sentenced to death by lethal injection for his role in the deadly 2013 attack. Arredondo is credited with saving the life of bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, who lost both of his legs in the blast. showed a lack of remorse. And they emphatically rejected the defense’s central argument — that he was led down the path of terrorism by his big brother.

“Today the jury has spoken.

Dzhokhar Tsrnaev will pay for his crimes with his life,” said U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz.

Tsarnaev’s father, Anzor Tsarnaev, reached by phone by the Associated

Press in the Russian region of Dagestan, let out a deep moan upon hearing the news and hung up.

Tsarnaev’s lawyers had no comment as they left the courtroom.

The attack and the ensuing manhunt paralyzed the city for days and cast a pall over the marathon — normally one of Boston’s proudest, most exciting moments — that has yet to be lifted.

$7.7 billion is mandatory defense spending that doesn’t get authorized

by Congress.

That means the bill would provide the entire $611.9 billion desired by the president, but Obama and Democratic lawmakers still opposed it.

Democrats said putting money in the war account and not the base budget prevents the Pentagon from doing long-term planning for costly programs and weapons systems.

“Clearly, this desperate attempt to get around the budget caps put in place by Congress will have a significant negative effect on our military,” said Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee.

Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, the panel’s chairman, has acknowledged that padding the war-fighting account was not the best way to “run a railroad.”

“I agree that we ought to find a better way to find fiscal discipline without the arbitrary caps ... but this bill can’t do that,” Thornberry said in closing remarks that drew cheers from supporters. “If this bill fails, how does that get us closer to fixing our budget problems?”

The White House has pushed back against a host of provisions in the bill, including one that would make it harder for Obama to close the military prison for terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay by imposing stiffer requirements for transferring these individuals to other countries. On Ukraine, it calls for arming Ukrainian forces fighting Russian-backed separatists, a move the Obama administration has so far resisted.

The administration also opposes measures that aim to bypass the Iraqi government and give money directly to Iraqi Kurdish fighters.

OBITUARIES ANDREW FORD SUMMERTON — Andrew Ford, 68, husband of Mary Clements McConaghy Ford, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at MUSC in Charleston.

Born Jan. 11, 1947, in Wiggington, England, he was a son of the late William Ford and Daphne FORD Pears Ford. He was a member of the Church of England.

He is survived by his wife of Summerton; a daughter, Sarah Ford Rowell (R.J.) of Manning; two grandchildren, Rylie and Aubrey Rowell; a sister, Jane Ford Carter of England; and a niece, Katie

Lumpkin of Atlanta.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with Father John Scott officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Stephens Funeral Home and at other times at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, 1765 Oak Grove Church Road, Manning.

Memorials may be made to Holly Hill United Methodist Church, Choir Fund, P.O. Box 398, Holly Hill, SC 29059.

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

KEVIN L. PLEASANT Kevin Lamar Pleasant, 42, was born on May 29, 1972, in Sumter to the late Anthony Pleasant Jr. and Annie Bell Johnson Pleasant. He entered into his eternal rest on May 12, 2015.

Mr. Pleasant joined Jehovah Baptist Church at a young age.

He graduated from Sumter High School in 1990 and worked for Madison Industries and Fat Boys Convenience Store.

He leaves to cherish his memories two children, Kevin Pleasant of Sumter and Keyonti Pleasant of Columbia; one sister, Gwendolyn Selena Pearson (James) of Sumter; one brother, Stacey

Anthony Pleasant (Renetta) from Greensboro, North Carolina; one niece, Crystal Pearson; aunts Ola Mae (the Rev. Marion G.) Walters and Gloria J. (Alex) Gadson of Sumter and Susan Nathaniel of Brooklyn, New York; aunts, Emma Clark of Vance and Mary McFadden of Pinewood; uncles Marvin Johnson of Sumter, Jamie Pleasant (Kimberly) of Atlanta, the Rev. Lucious Wheeler of Sumter; and other loving relatives and friends who will truly miss him.

Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. with Pastor Michael Walters, eulogist, assisted by Pastor M.G. Walters. Interment will

follow at Bradford Cemetery.

Public viewing will be today from 4 to 6 p.m.

The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Gwen Pearson, at 1006 Kingsbury Road, Sumter.

The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., is serving the Pleasant-Pearson family.

CLARENCE HUGGINS ALCOLU — Clarence Eugene “Gene” Huggins, 68, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia.

Services will be announced

by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.

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AROUND TOWN May 19, at 155 Haynsworth The Starlight Savings Club will St. (Parks and Recreation hold a fundraiser yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon today at Department building). The group meets on the third the farmers market at the Starlight Savings ClubTuesday to hold of yard each month. VisSouth Sumter Resource Cenitors always welcome. Call ter, 337 Manning Ave. Prosale ceeds will benefit women of (803) 775-8840. domestic abuse. Call Gloria The Pinedale Neighborhood AsShowers at (803) 905-3289. sociation will meet at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the Lincoln High School Class of South HOPE Center, 1125 S. 1963 will meet at 2 p.m.

Lafayette Drive. Call Ferditoday at American Legion nand Burns at (803) 968Post 202, 310 Palmetto St. 4464.

Lincoln classes from 1960 through 1969 are welcome A community giveaway of doto send a representative to nated items will be held behelp plan the reunion celeginning at 11 a.m. on Saturbrating the Modern Civil day, May 23, at the home of Rights Movement. Call Ferdi- Viola Shaw, 186 Green Lane, nand Burns at (803) 968Bishopville. Free dinner will 4464. also be served at noon.

Taw Caw Community Outreach Items to be given away include: clothes for children Center will present an evening of all ages; adult clothing; of fashion and fun at 4 p.m. toys; car seats; infant today at 1126 Granby Lane, Summerton. Tickets: $10 for swings; televisions; books; games; comforters; canned adults; $5 ages 5-12. goods; and more. Tickets The Lincoln High School Preswill be drawn for cash door ervation Alumni Association prizes. Call Viola Shaw at will meet at 4 p.m. on Sun(803) 428-3488 for details. day, May 17, at the Lincoln The Sumter Branch NAACP will High School cafeteria on meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Council Street. Lincolnites, May 24, at Joshua Baptist friends and community Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, members are invited. Call Dalzell.

James L. Green at (803) 9684173.

The Sumter County Veterans Association will hold its MemoThe Morris College Alumni rial Day program at 11 a.m. on Chapter of Lee County will present its annual tots to teens Monday, May 25, at General pageant at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Mabry Memorial Park located on U.S. 378/76 next to May 17, at New Zion AME Shaw Air Force Base. The Church, Wisacky. public is invited. This year Phi Omega Omega of Manning marks the 40th anniversary will hold its Miss Ivy Pearl and of the end of the Vietnam Little Miss Ivy Pearl pageants at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, Conflict.

The Sumter Community VIP at Manning Junior High will meet at 10 a.m. on School. The event is free Wednesday, June 3, at the and open to the public.

James Clyburn TransportaHowever, nonperishable tion Center, 129 Harvin St. food items and old or used This is an important meetbooks are being accepted for donation. Food items will ing and we are calling on all neighborhood groups, crime be given to United Miniswatch groups and contries of Clarendon County and donated books will help cerned citizen to attend. supply books for a free book Call (803) 491-4910. drive in Clarendon County.

The Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind Sumter’s Marine Corps League Detachment 1202 will celebrate will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at Shiloh-Ranits 10th anniversary at 6 p.m. dolph Manor. Marjorie Smith on Monday, May 18, at the will speak. Transportation VFW, Gion Street. The dewill be provided within the tachment was chartered on mileage radius. Contact May 5, 2005, with 49 former Marines signing the charter. Debra Canty, president, at All members, spouses, asso- DebraCanC2@frontier.com or at (803) 775-5792. Add the ciate members, and spousgroup to your contacts for es of those Marines who updated information on the have passed on are invited to attend. Call Bill Hartley at recorded message line at (206) 376-5992.

(803) 469-8723 or Jackie Hughes at (803) 775-4555.

Manning High School Class of The Sumter Cemetery Associa- 1995 will hold its 20-year tion’s annual lot owner’s meet- class reunion Friday-Saturday, June 12-13 as follows: ing will be held at 4 p.m. on 7-11 p.m. Friday, White MasTuesday, May 19, in the Sumter Cemetery office, 700 querade Party, The Breedin Room, 312 Pine St., Manning; W. Oakland Ave. VFW Post 11078 will meet at 6 noon-3 p.m. Saturday, reunion cookout, Swan Lakep.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at Iris Gardens, 822 W. Liberty the post quarters, North St.; and 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Canty Street. The annual fine dining affair at Saluda’s poppy drive will be held Restaurant, 751 Saluda Ave., May 22 and 23 at Walmart.

Columbia (www.saludas.

The Carolina Coin Club will com). For information, email meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 95mhs20th@gmail.com.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Challenge EUGENIA LAST yourself and you will stimulate your mind and find solutions to the problems you face.

Don’t let your surroundings or someone you live with get to you.

Focus on learning new skills and gathering information.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be secretive about your finances, health and any other personal information that might put you in a vulnerable position. Spend time with the people you enjoy being with, or start a hobby that takes your mind off of your worries.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Getting together with old friends will bring back memories that will encourage you to pick up where you left off and pursue some old but exciting goals. Make changes that will contribute to your knowledge and overall good health.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your kindness and generosity will draw interesting people to your side.

Offer to mentor someone who has talent. A partnership that can help you raise your profile and earning potential is within reach. Make time for romance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you are questioning someone in an GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Having a authoritative position, you are best different point of view from others to back away. Motives will be questionable and misinformation is doesn’t make you better than likely. Stick close to home and anyone else, but how you present make positive alterations that will and promote your ideas will make your life more comfortable separate you from the crowd. Use and meaningful. your wisdom, knowledge and diplomacy to get what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step outside your comfort zone. Check out different cultures, lifestyles and philosophies. What you learn today will change the way you do things in the future. Give love and romance a chance to flourish.

Nurture what you’ve got.

Make domestic improvements that are conducive to easing your stress and bringing you greater happiness and satisfaction. Don’t be afraid to share your feelings. It’s the only way to find solutions that will work for everyone. Romance is highlighted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a step forward and get with the times.

Update your skills, knowledge and talents to suit the changing times.

Take a disciplined approach to learning and you will impress someone who can positively influence your future. Be humble and gracious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A change of attitude regarding how you earn a living or being involved in a project that allows you to use your skills will bring positive results. Expressing your feelings and plans for the future with someone you love will help you get started.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Learn from past experience. Trust in your intuition, your practicality and yourself. A dispute will disrupt your plans. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you by using guilt to get you to donate your hardearned cash.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t let pressure push you in a direction you don’t care to go. Be honest about the way you feel and what you want. You may not initially like the results you get, but in the end you’ll be better off.

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Charleston 83/64

Today: Sunny to partly cloudy; humid. High 78 to 85.

Sunday: Partly sunny; humid. High 80 to 86.

LOCAL ALMANAC

LAKE LEVELS

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Today Hi/Lo/W 83/69/t 77/63/t 80/67/t 79/64/c 87/74/t 69/59/pc 84/76/t 79/67/pc 87/72/t 85/68/pc 78/63/pc 63/52/pc 87/71/t

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest.

357.93 75.32 75.19 96.80

24-hr chg none -0.07 -0.04 -0.15

Sunrise 6:20 a.m.

Moonrise 5:20 a.m.

RIVER STAGES

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 84/70/t 78/62/t 84/68/t 82/66/c 86/74/c 69/56/pc 86/76/t 85/64/c 89/71/t 85/66/c 86/66/s 64/53/pc 88/71/pc

Sunset Moonset

8:17 p.m.

6:49 p.m.

New

First

Full

Last

May 18

May 25

June 2

June 9

TIDES

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 5.48 -0.53 19 3.66 -0.09 14 3.70 -0.21 14 2.63 -0.39 80 76.43 -0.11 24 6.62 +0.17

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

0.00" 0.28" 1.46" 17.85" 14.15" 15.81"

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

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

83° 60° 82° 57° 95° in 1956 45° in 1997

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest.

Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

Myrtle Beach 78/66

Manning 86/58

Today: Some sun with a thunderstorm in spots. Winds south 4-8 mph.

Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm in spots. Winds southwest 4-8 mph.

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

Florence 85/60

Bishopville 86/59

AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sun.

High 8:13 a.m.

8:39 p.m.

9:06 a.m.

9:31 p.m.

Ht. 3.2 3.7 3.1 3.8

Low 2:49 a.m.

2:59 p.m.

3:44 a.m.

3:49 p.m.

Ht. -0.4 -0.8 -0.5 -0.8

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 77/58/pc 84/64/pc 87/61/pc 83/66/s 76/64/s 83/64/s 84/62/pc 84/65/pc 86/63/pc 86/61/pc 82/64/s 83/60/s 85/61/pc

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 80/60/pc 84/65/pc 89/64/pc 86/68/pc 78/65/pc 85/67/pc 87/65/pc 85/67/pc 89/67/pc 89/66/pc 85/68/pc 85/66/pc 88/66/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 85/60/s Gainesville 86/65/t Gastonia 82/61/pc Goldsboro 84/61/pc Goose Creek 83/63/s Greensboro 84/63/pc Greenville 83/62/pc Hickory 82/61/pc Hilton Head 80/68/s Jacksonville, FL 83/66/pc La Grange 86/67/t Macon 86/65/t Marietta 83/67/t

Sun. Hi/Lo/W 88/67/pc 88/66/t 86/65/pc 86/67/pc 85/67/pc 87/66/pc 85/67/pc 85/64/pc 82/69/pc 87/67/t 87/68/t 88/66/t 83/66/pc

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 81/60/pc Mt. Pleasant 83/63/s Myrtle Beach 78/66/s Orangeburg 85/61/pc Port Royal 84/67/s Raleigh 86/63/pc Rock Hill 83/59/pc Rockingham 85/58/pc Savannah 84/65/s Spartanburg 83/63/pc Summerville 84/63/s Wilmington 80/63/s Winston-Salem 84/63/pc

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POWERBALL WEDNESDAY

MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

2-5-15-27-33 PowerUp: 2

1-25-29-31-47 Powerball: 7; Powerplay: 3

14-30-33-36-44 Megaball: 2; Megaplier: 5

PICK 3 FRIDAY

PICK 4 FRIDAY

LUCKY FOR LIFE THURSDAY

7-7-5 and 9-3-3

8-4-0-7 and 9-3-1-6

22-23-24-26-38; Lucky Ball: 2

SPCA CAT OF THE WEEK Bae, a 6-month-old spayed and housebroken gray tabby and white female American short hair, is available for adoption at the Sumter SPCA. She is affectionate, gentle, active and friendly.

Bae is great with other cats, children and even dogs. The SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA relies heavily on community support and donations. Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food; wet cat food; cat litter; and cleaning supplies. The following are also appreciated: Newspapers; stuffed animals; heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger); dishwashing liquid; laundry detergent; bleach; paper towels; sheets and comforters; baby blankets; canned dog and cat food; dry dog food; treats; leashes and collars; disinfectant spray; all-purpose cleaner; air freshener; no scratch scrubbers; two-sided sponges for dishes; litter freshener; monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

SECTION

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SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015

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

PREP SOFTBALL

USCS BASEBALL

Three and out

Fire Ants use 7-run inning to top Monroe Wadsworth’s 3-run triple key hit of 7-2 victory in Eastern District opener FROM STAFF REPORTS

The two games were filled with more questions than answers, and it was also perhaps a questionable decision that cost EC a chance to come back in their last at-bat in the deciding game.

Gracen Watts hit a leadoff double to open EC’s last at-bat then moved to third on a groundout by

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team only scored in one inning against Monroe College in its opening game of the Eastern District tournament on Friday, but that was more than enough to come away with a victory.

The Fire Ants had five 2-out hits to plate seven runs and MEDLIN defeat homestanding Monroe 7-2 at the Mitchell Athletic Complex.

USC Sumter improved to 41-18 with the victory and will face Potomac State College (W.Va.) today at noon in a winners bracket game. Potomac State defeated USC Lancaster 5-1 in the first game on Friday.

The Mustangs then rebounded to edge USC Lancaster 3-2 in an elimination game on Friday and send the Lancers home.

The game was scoreless when USCS exploded in the fifth against Mustangs right-handed starting pitcher Alex Vargas.

Sumter head coach Tim Medlin just kept pecking away at Vargas before finally breaking through.

“One thing about this team is even though we’ve got a bunch of young guys they don’t get frustrated,” Medlin said. “They just keep playing. We had our chances early on with five hits in four innings, but couldn’t get the big hit; we hit several balls hard right at someone. They never seem to let that bother them.

They just go out there and play.”

Colby Croxton opened the top of the fifth for the Fire Ants with a single. After Croxton was balked to second, Brett Auckland flew out and Will Thomas grounded out to first base, moving Croxton to third. Then the flood gates opened up for Sumter.

Tee Dubose drew a walk and Justin Hawkins followed with an

SEE OUT, PAGE B3

SEE FIRE ANTS, PAGE B4

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East Clarendon’s Olivia Singletary, right, applies a tag to Latta’s Camryn Sawyer on Friday during the Lady Wolverines’ 4-2 loss in the first game of the 1A lower state championship at the EC field. The Lady Vikings won the second game 4-3 to end ECHS’ bid for a third straight trip to the state finals.

Lady Wolverines’ bid for 3rd straight trip to state title series falls short as Latta sweeps pair to win LS championship

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com TURBEVILLE — Latta High School did something to East Clarendon no other 1A softball team could all season – beat the Lady Wolverines, and they did so twice.

Needing just one win to advance to a third straight state championship appear-

ance, EC was swept by the Lady Vikings by scores of 4-2 and 4-3 as the Lady Vikings won the 1A lower state title.

EC finished its season with a 19-3 record.

Latta scored five first-inning runs in the two games combined then took advantage of several uncharacteristic EC errors to set the tone for the rest of the game

which led to each victory.

And once the Lady Vikings got a lead they never relinquished it.

They improved to 29-6 and will play defending state champion Dixie for the state title next week. Dixie won the upper state title on Friday, losing to St. Joseph’s 5-2 in the opening game before rallying for an 11-1 victory in the deciding game.

HORSE RACING

PREP FOOTBALL

American Pharoah favored to win Preakness, set up Triple try

TSA’s Lewis works way to Methodist College

BY RICHARD ROSENBLATT The Associated Press BALTIMORE — American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby, yet didn’t look unbeatable, as he had in his previous races. His trainer says he struggled. His jockey went to the whip about 30 times to urge him on in the stretch. His owner says the Derby wasn’t even close to his best effort.

And now it’s time for the Preakness, where a victory Saturday would set up American Pharoah for a Triple Crown chance at the Belmont Stakes in three weeks. It also would give trainer Bob Baffert an unprecedented fourth Triple try.

Is American Pharoah up to the task?

“That horse didn’t really get his A game together in the Kentucky Derby, and he still won,’’ marveled Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, who trains long shot Mr. Z, on Friday morning outside the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course. “That’s a scary thought.’’

American Pharoah, owned by Ahmed Zayat is the 4-5 morning-

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jockey Victor Espinoza and Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah are the favorites to win today’s Preakness in Baltimore and set up a shot at the Triple Crown. line favorite in an eight-horse field, and will be ridden by Victor Espinoza. Stablemate Dortmund, third in the Derby, is the

second choice at 7-2, and Derby runner-up Firing Line is 4-1.

SEE PREAKNESS, PAGE B4

BY MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER michaelc@theitem.com DALZELL — As a sophomore working out in the weight room, standing at 5-foot-8 inches tall and weighing 112 pounds, Kevin Lewis had a goal to play college football.

Late bloomer is the way Thomas Sumter Academy head football coach Troy Kessinger describes Lewis and his journey to achieving his goal.

“He’s just a driven kid,” Kessinger said.

“When you’re that size and you’re dreaming of playing college football, you’ve got to have drive. He had no business thinking about it, but he had his goals and it was something he wanted to do.”

Two years later, Lewis stands 6-2 and weighs 150 pounds and despite still recovering from a torn anterior collateral ligament,

Lewis has realized his college football dream. He signed to play with LEWIS Methodist College, an NCAA Division III school in Fayetteville, N.C. “It’s not the ultimate goal; it’s a good beginning and going to college doesn’t end my football career, it just means it’s getting started and I’m really excited about it,” Lewis said. “The biggest thing is going to get an education but my main goal is getting to play four more years of football. It was a big decision in what college I was going to, and I’m I’ve got four more years to play.

“I’m very excited about playing football.

I thought it was all over five months ago when I tore my ACL so

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Webb Simpson chips to the 15th green during Friday’s second round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.

McIlroy, Mickelson chasing Simpson, Streb in Charlotte

BY STEVE REED The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Webb Simpson has plenty of hometown knowledge when it comes to playing Quail Hollow Club.

He might need every bit of it if he hopes to hold off Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson this weekend.

Simpson chipped in twice for birdie and shot a 5-under 67 for a share of the second-round lead with Robert Streb in the Wells Fargo Championship. Streb had a 69 to match Simpson at 10under 134.

“Playing here quite often, I know where the best places are to miss (the green),’’ said Simpson, who lives in Charlotte and has played the course countless times.

Simpson knows it will take a lot more big shots over the weekend to win with some of golf’s top names lurking behind him.

McIlroy and Mickelson were three shots back.

Mickelson had a 66, and McIlroy matched Simp-

son’s 67.

Martin Flores and Patrick Rodgers were tied for third at 8 under.

“I know I have to make birdies,’’ Simpson said.

Mickelson made seven Friday.

One day after joking that he “turned a 66 into a 71’’ in the opening round with some missed opportunities, Mickelson got his 66.

“Right now nobody is turning 66s into 71s better than me,’’ Mickelson joked, so it’s nice to finally shoot that 66 and get the score that reflects the way I feel I’m playing.’’

Mickelson thought he didn’t play all that bad last week, but still missed the cut at The Players Championship.

He appears to be back in a big way.

McIlroy was on his game, too.

The world’s topranked player said his focus Friday was on eliminating mistakes after an up-and-down 70 the day before. He did just that, posting five birdies and no bogeys.

He was never in any real danger of making bogey in what he called a “stress-free round.’’

“Anytime you can play a round of golf with no bogeys you’re doing something right,’’ said McIlroy, who won the 2010 event for his first PGA Tour victory.

McIlroy rolled in a 30foot birdie putt on the first hole to gain some early momentum. He went on to hit 14 of 18 greens in regulation with 29 putts.

With four top-10 finishes in six events this year, McIlroy’s confidence keeps growing. He said his biggest strength now is his patience, understanding that he doesn’t have to go for every birdie opportunity.

“Just knowing from experience what a good score is and (that) sometimes, if it’s just not happening, you’re not losing any ground,’’ McIlroy said. “I felt like I could have shot 63 or 64, but realizing that 67 is still a good score and puts me in position going into the weekend.’’

SPORTS ITEMS

WNBA suspends Griner, Johnson NEW YORK — The WNBA has suspended Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson seven games each because of their domestic violence arrest last month.

The two All-Stars were arrested April 22 on suspicion of assault after they fought in a home they recently bought. Griner and Johnson got married last week in Phoenix.

The league on Friday cited the integrity of the game in handing down the punishment.

Griner has entered a diversion agreement in which she pled guilty to disorderly conduct and will attend 26 weeks of domestic violence counseling. All charges will be dismissed if she completes her counseling.

Johnson’s case has been transferred to a county court and is pending.

Sutherland and Jeff Maggert both eagled the par-5 11th hole and shared the second-round lead in the Regions Tradition at 10 under.

Michael Allen was three strokes back after a 67, and defending champion Kenny Perry had a 69 to join Bernhard Langer and Fred Funk at 5 under.

Langer shot 66, and Funk 69.

LEE GRABS KINGSMILL LEAD

BALTIMORE — Jered Weaver allowed one run and three hits while pitching into the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles past Baltimore 3-1.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Alison Lee shot a 4-under 67 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the LPGA Tour’s Kingsmill Championship.

Australia’s Minjee Lee and France’s Perrine Delacour were tied for second.

The 18-year-old Minjee Lee had a 67, and Delacour shot 68.

So Yeon Ryu was 6 under after a 69.

MAGGERT, SUTHERLAND TIED AT REGIONS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Kevin

CUBS 11 PIRATES 10

CHICAGO — Pittsburgh right fielder Gregory Polanco tripped and fell while trying to catch an easy fly, and the ball dropped for an RBI single in the 12th inning that sent the Chicago Cubs to a startling 11-10 win over the Pirates.

ANGELS 3 ORIOLES 1

BREWERS 7

7:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: Open de Espana Third Round from Barcelona, Spain (GOLF).

7:40 a.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Aston Villa vs.

Southampton (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

9:55 a.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Leicester vs. Sunderland (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

Noon -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Baton Rouge Regional Game Three from Baton Rouge, La. -- Arizona State or Nebraska vs. Texas Southern or Louisiana State (ESPN).

Noon -- College Baseball: Virginia at North Carolina (ESPNU).

12:25 p.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Crystal Palace vs.

Liverpool (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

1 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs Finals Series Game One -- Tampa Bay at New York Rangers (WIS 10).

1 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Miami (FOX SPORTS 1, WPUB-FM 102.7).

1 p.m. -- College Baseball: Louisville at North Carolina State (FOX SPORTSOUTH).

1 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wells Fargo Championship Third Round from Charlotte (GOLF).

1 p.m. -- College Baseball: Mississippi State at Tennessee (SEC NETWORK).

1 p.m. -- College Baseball: Florida International at Rice (SPORTSOUTH).

2:30 p.m. -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Baton Rouge Regional Game Four from Baton Rouge, La. -- Arizona State or Nebraska vs. Texas Southern or Louisiana State (ESPN).

2:30 p.m. -- Horse Racing: Gallorette Handicap and Chick Lang Stakes from Baltimore (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

3 p.m. – PGA Golf: Wells Fargo Championship Third Round from Charlotte (WLTX 19).

3 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Denver -- Albany vs. Notre Dame (ESPNU).

3 p.m. – Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour The Tradition Third Round from Birmingham, Ala. (GOLF).

4 p.m. -- IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 Time Trials from Indianapolis (WOLO 25).

4 p.m. -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Ann Arbor Regional Game Three from Ann Arbor, Mich. -- California or Pittsburgh vs.

Oakland or Michigan (ESPN2).

4 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs (MLB NETWORK).

4 p.m. -- College Baseball: Texas at Baylor (SPORTSOUTH).

4:30 p.m. -- Horse Racing: Preakness Stakes from Baltimore (WIS 10).

4:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: Vanderbilt at Alabama (SEC NETWORK).

5 p.m. -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Baton Rouge Regional Game Five from Baton Rouge, La. (ESPN).

5 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Kingsmill Championship Third Round from Williamsburg, Va. (GOLF).

5:30 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Denver -Ohio State vs. Denver (ESPNU).

5:55 p.m. -- International Soccer: Mexican League Playoffs Quarterfinal Match -- Pachuca vs. America (UNIVISION).

6 p.m. -- College Baseball: Clemson at Florida State (WPUB-FM 102.7).

6:30 p.m. -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Ann Arbor Regional Game Four from Ann Arbor, Mich. -- California or Pittsburgh vs. Oakland or Michigan (ESPN2).

7 p.m. -- Arena Football: Tampa Bay at Orlando (CBS SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Lafayette Regional Game Four from Lafayette, La. -- Baylor or Mississippi State vs.

Weber State or Louisiana-Lafayette (ESPN).

7 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Sprint All-Star Race Pole Qualifying from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1).

7 p.m. – Professional Golf: Web.com Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am Third Round from Greer (GOLF).

7 p.m. -- MLL Lacrosse: Charlotte at Ohio (SPORTSOUTH).

7:55 p.m. -- International Soccer: Mexican League Playoffs Quarterfinal Match -- Santos vs. Tigres (UNIVISION).

8 p.m. -- College Baseball: Louisiana State at South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WNKT-FM 107.5).

9 p.m. -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Regional Game (ESPNU).

9 p.m. – NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Sprint All-Star Race Pole Qualifying from Concord, N.C. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9).

9 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Boston at Seattle or Chicago White Sox at Oakland (MLB NETWORK).

9:30 p.m. -- College Softball: NCAA Tournament Lafayette Regional Game Five from Lafayette, La. (ESPN).

10 p.m. -- Professional Boxing: Gennady Golovkin vs. Willie Monroe Jr. for the WBA/ WBC Interim Middleweight Title and Roman Gonzalez vs. Edgar Sosa for the WBC Flyweight Title from Inglewood, Calif. (HBO).

Midnight -- International Soccer: Mexican League Liga de Ascenso Final Match -- Necaxa vs. Dorados (UNIVISION).

WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Friday At Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, N.C. Purse: $7.1 million Yardage: 7,562; Par 72 Second Round Webb Simpson Robert Streb Martin Flores Patrick Rodgers Rory McIlroy Will MacKenzie Phil Mickelson Russell Knox Geoff Ogilvy Michael Thompson George McNeill Brendan Steele Kevin Chappell Scott Gutschewski Matt Jones Scott Brown Shawn Stefani Daniel Berger Ricky Barnes Steve Wheatcroft Patrick Reed Chad Campbell Jason Bohn Tony Finau Carl Pettersson Jim Herman Kevin Streelman K.J. Choi Hideki Matsuyama Danny Lee Brian Stuard John Merrick Boo Weekley Jason Gore Carlos Ortiz Jonathan Randolph Bo Van Pelt John Peterson Alex Cejka Gary Woodland Steven Alker

From wire reports

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L 13 14 16 17 21

Pct .629 .600 .543 .452 .364

GB – 1 3 6 9

W 22 17 15 15 13

L 13 17 19 20 23

Pct .629 .500 .441 .429 .361

GB – 4 1/2 6 1/2 7 9 1/2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

St. Louis 2, Cleveland 1 Detroit 13, Minnesota 1 Kansas City 6, Texas 3 Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 1 Houston 6, Toronto 4 Boston 2, Seattle 1

FRIDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Toronto at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Detroit at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Boston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Tampa Bay (Colome 2-1) at Minnesota (May 2-3), 2:10 p.m.

Detroit (Price 3-1) at St. Louis (Lyons 0-0), 2:15 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 2-3) at Baltimore (B.Norris 1-4), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 1-5) at Kansas City (D.Duffy 2-2), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 1-2) at Houston (Feldman 2-4), 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Salazar 4-1) at Texas (Lewis 3-2), 8:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Danks 1-3) at Oakland (Chavez 1-3), 9:05 p.m.

Boston (Porcello 3-2) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 6-0), 9:10 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.

Toronto at Houston, 2:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Texas, 3:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Boston at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.

Detroit at St. Louis, 8:05 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Angels at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.

Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

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

Oakland at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

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

W 20 19 16 15 13

L 15 17 19 19 23

Pct .571 .528 .457 .441 .361

GB – 1 1/2 4 4 1/2 7 1/2

W 24 20 18 17 12

L 10 15 17 19 23

Pct .706 .571 .514 .472 .343

GB – 4 1/2 6 1/2 8 12 1/2

W 22 19 17 15 12

L 12 17 18 18 19

Pct .647 .528 .486 .455 .387

GB – 4 5 1/2 6 1/2 8 1/2

THURSDAY’S GAMES

St. Louis 2, Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago Cubs 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Cincinnati 4, San Francisco 3 Colorado 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 San Diego 8, Washington 3

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Chicago Cubs 11, Pittsburgh 10, 12 innings Arizona at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

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

Detroit at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

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

Washington at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Atlanta (A.Wood 1-2) at Miami (Latos 1-3), 1:05 p.m.

Detroit (Price 3-1) at St. Louis (Lyons 0-0), 2:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh (G.Cole 5-1) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 3-2), 4:05 p.m.

Arizona (Bradley 2-0) at Philadelphia (Williams 2-3), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Garza 2-4) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 3-4), 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Vogelsong 1-2) at Cincinnati (Leake 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 3-3) at San Diego (Cashner 1-6), 8:40 p.m.

Colorado (J.De La Rosa 0-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 5-0), 9:10 p.m.

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KINGSMILL CHAMPIONSHIP PAR SCORES

Milwaukee at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Arizona at Miami, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.

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

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Cleveland 4, Chicago 2 May 4: Chicago 99, Cleveland 92 May 6: Cleveland 106, Chicago 91 May 8: Chicago 99, Cleveland 96 May 10: Cleveland 86, Chicago 84 May 12: Cleveland 106, Chicago 101 Thursday: Cleveland 94, Chicago 73 Atlanta 3, Washington 2 May 3: Washington 104, Atlanta 98 May 5: Atlanta 106, Washington 90 May 9: Washington 103, Atlanta 101 May 11: Atlanta 106, Washington 101 May 13: Atlanta 82, Washington 81 Friday: Atlanta at Washington (late) x-Monday: Washington at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

L.A. Clippers 3, Houston 3 May 4: L.A. Clippers 117, Houston 101 May 6: Houston 115, L.A. Clippers 109 May 8: L.A. Clippers 124, Houston 99 May 10: L.A. Clippers 128, Houston 95 May 12: Houston 124, L.A. Clippers 103 Thursday: Houston 119, L.A. Clippers 107 Sunday: L.A. Clippers at Houston, 8 or 9:30 p.m.

Golden State 3, Memphis 2 May 3: Golden State 101, Memphis 86 May 5: Memphis 97, Golden State 90 May 9: Memphis 99, Golden State 89 May 11: Golden State 101, Memphis 84 May 13: Golden State 98, Memphis 78 Friday: Golden State at Memphis (late) x-Sunday: Memphis at Golden State, 3:30 p.m.

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Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Rangers Today: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 1 p.m.

Monday: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m.

Wednesday: N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m.

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Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.

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Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.

Washington at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.

Detroit at St. Louis, 8:05 p.m.

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Friday At Kingsmill Resort, River Course Williamsburg, Va. Purse: $1.3 million Yardage: 6,349; Par 71 Second Round Alison Lee 66-67—133 Minjee Lee 68-67—135 Perrine Delacour 67-68—135 So Yeon Ryu 67-69—136 Suzann Pettersen 72-65—137 Catriona Matthew 70-67—137 Jing Yan 70-67—137 Christina Kim 69-68—137

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Busch shows usual speed in Biffle, Bowyer, Patrick earn All-Star race spots recovery and on race track

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press

BY JENNA FRYER The Associated Press CONCORD N.C. — Walking gingerly, his mood upbeat, Kyle Busch climbed back into his race car for the first time in almost three months.

He quickly settled into the No. 18 Toyota, got used to his new seat, and ripped the fastest lap in Friday’s practice session for the All-Star race.

Make no mistake, Rowdy has officially returned.

“I didn’t sleep all that great last night and I was wondering why — I wasn’t sure if my body was just thinking I would miss an alarm,’’ Busch said Friday.

Busch broke his right leg and left foot when he crashed into a concrete wall during the Feb. 21 Xfinity Series race at Daytona. He missed the Daytona 500 the day after the accident and 10 other races, but had his eye on returning for Saturday night’s $1 million All-Star race during his recovery.

The date seemed optimistic to his doctors, who weren’t quite sure Busch could recover from his injuries in such a fast timeframe. But he was determined, even as he admitted Friday that he briefly considered trying to get back for races at Talladega or Kansas before giving himself two more weeks to heal.

“Charlotte looked really good and it seems, so far, to be a good choice to come back for here,’’ he said. “I think it was kind of always a goal, and whether or not I could meet that goal was just how hard we worked and pushed and tried to get ready for this day.’’

Although the All-Star race doesn’t count toward the Sprint Cup standings, Busch will use this weekend as a warmup for the May 24 CocaCola 600, the longest race of the NASCAR season.

He’s been granted a waiver to participate in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship should he qualify, which would likely require him not only cracking the top 30 in points but also winning a race.

CONCORD, N.C. — Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer raced their way into the $1 million NASCAR Sprint All-Star event, and Danica Patrick won the fan vote to complete the field for tonight’s race.

Biffle won the first 20-lap segment in Friday night’s Sprint Showdown. The race was for all drivers not already qualified for the All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“I’ve never been so excited to win half a race in my life,’’ said Biffle.

Biffle then took his car to the garage and watched the final 20-lap segment, which was won by Bowyer. Biffle led every lap of the first segment, but Bowyer needed a three-wide pass to get to the lead.

Once Bowyer was out in front, though, no one could catch him as the clean air for the leader proved too much for any challenger to overcome.

Patrick won the fan vote for the second time in three years. She was upset last year in voting by Josh Wise, who was backed by the Reddit community in a

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social media push to get him into the All-Star race.

“I am super lucky and fortunate I have such great fans,’’ Patrick said. “The way I want to pay them back is to have a great race.’’

Failing to claim one of the three spots up for grabs Friday night was Martin Truex Jr., who has been one of the most dominant drivers of 2015. Truex has 10 top-10 finishes in 11 races this year and is second in the Sprint Cup Series standings.

But he didn’t have a strong qualifying effort, and it was too difficult to catch the leader once the front car was aided with clean air.

“Just didn’t qualify good enough,’’ Truex said.

“Had that car pull out in front of us and it cost us a lot of time. You’ve got to start up front in these short ones and keep that track position. It’s hard to pass.’’

SPRING SHOWDOWN RESULTS

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Kyle Busch prepares to practice for the Sprint All-Star race on Friday in Concord, N.C. Busch believes it gives him a solid shot to make the 16-driver field and race for the title.

“It gives us a legitimate chance to try to qualify for the Chase and to be able to race for a championship. That’s all you can ask for,’’ he said. “I’m ready to tackle the challenge.

I know it’s not quite going to be easy, but if we do the right things and make some of the right calls and try to win some of these races, we’ll see what we can do and get ourselves Chase eligible, and go race them in the end.’’

His return was welcomed by

OUT FROM PAGE B1 Kinsley Driggers. The next batter, Abby Reardon, hit a ground ball to second base that Camryn Sawyer threw home to tag out Watts for the second out of the inning.

Caitlin Timmons then grounded out to second to end the game, clinching a trip to the 1A title game for the Lady Vikings.

Latta took a 2-0 lead in the first inning of the final game thanks to a Macy Hyatt RBI single and a wild pitch. Kyra Grant had a 1-run RBI single in the second to make it a 3-0 lead.

EC freshman Abby Reardon’s 2-out, 2-run single in the bottom of the third made it a 1-run game. Latta pushed its lead to 4-2 in the fifth thanks to two EC errors.

Jessie Welch hit a 2-out RBI single to cut the EC deficit to 4-3 with one inning to play, but Elly Floyd popped out to the catcher to end the rally.

Lady Vikings starting pitcher Dori Webster held EC to just five hits in Game 2 after allowing 10 in the first game while holding the defending lower state champs to just five runs over the two combined games.

EC starter Brooklyn Fort didn’t pitch badly, allowing just two hits in Game 2 after giving up nine in the first loss.

Latta came out and took control of Game 1 with three runs in the first inning on three hits and an error. They added a run on a Wolverine error in the sixth to go up 4-0 and was able to hold on for a

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his fellow competitors, who also didn’t seem to object to him receiving the waiver.

“I know as much as he enjoys racing and as good of a race car driver as he is, it had to be really tough on him,’’ Kasey Kahne said Friday. “I’m glad he’s back.

As soon as I heard he was coming back, I was texting him like `Man, it’s great to hear. I’m excited for you.”’

As Busch began his first practice, his wife, Samantha, tweeted how emotional the moment was for the couple.

She’s pregnant with their first child, a boy due next week.

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East Clarendon starting pitcher Brooklyn Fort throws during the Lady Wolverines’ 4-2 loss to Latta on Friday in Game 1 of the 1A lower state championship at the EC field. EC lost the second game 4-3.

4-2 victory, snapping a 17game winning streak by EC. Latta’s leadoff batter Kaleigh Caulder reached on an error in the first then Kyra Grant and Madison Owens hit consecutive singles to load the bases with nobody out. Sawyer had an RBI single and Webster helped her cause with a 2-run groundout to right field.

Macy Hyatt hit a leadoff triple in the top of the sixth and scored as Sawyer hit a comebacker to the mound that Fort couldn’t handle, making it a

4-0 Lady Viking advantage.

EC responded in the bottom of the inning and cut the deficit to 4-2 thanks to a Latta throwing error and an RBI single by pinch hitter Driggers.

Watts singled to lead off the inning and she came around to score with one out after Timmons reached on an infield single and Latta first baseman Genesis Anderson threw the ball into centerfield.

Timmons came around to score on a 2-out single by Driggers.

The Associated Press Friday At Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord, N.C. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (2) Greg Biffle, Ford, Winner (Segment 1), 20 laps, 146.8 rating, 0 points, $46,565.

1. (4) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 40 laps, 138 rating, 0 points, $46,565.

2. (1) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 40, 116.2, 0, $32,245.

3. (7) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 40, 105.1, 0, $27,970.

4. (13) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 40, 87.4, 0, $25,870.

5. (11) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 40, 94.9, 0, $24,870.

6. (5) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 40, 103.1, 0, $22,870.

7. (15) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 40, 71.9, 0, $21,875.

8. (14) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 40, 76.9, 0, $21,245.

9. (8) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 40, 80.5, 0, $20,745.

10. (9) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 40, 76.4, 0, $20,495.

11. (3) David Ragan, Toyota, 40, 86.5, 0, $20,220.

12. (10) Michael McDowell, Ford, 40, 70.5, 0, $19,945.

13. (17) David Gilliland, Ford, 40, 62.3, 0, $19,695.

14. (23) Cole Whitt, Ford, 40, 57.3, 0, $19,595.

15. (21) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 40, 54.4, 0, $19,495.

16. (22) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 40, 48.5, 0, $19,395.

17. (19) Josh Wise, Ford, 40, 51.6, 0, $19,290.

18. (24) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 40, 44.2, 0, $19,190.

19. (26) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, 40, 41.1, 0, $19,090.

20. (28) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, 40, 37.6, 0, $18,990.

21. (29) Tanner Berryhill, Chevrolet, 39, 33.2, 0, $18,865.

22. (27) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 39, 31.7, 0, $18,735.

23. (12) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 39, 81, 0, $18,635.

24. (6) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 38, 84.1, 0, $18,535.

25. (25) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 37, 30.5, 0, $18,435.

26. (16) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, electrical, 22, 53.2, 0, $18,335.

27. (20) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, engine, 20, 50.8, 0, $18,135.

28. (18) Mike Bliss, Ford, vibration, 6, 29.2, 0, $18,035.

NBA ROUNDUP

Hawks hold off Wizards 94-91 WASHINGTON — Avoiding overtime in Game 6 when Paul Pierce’s potential tying 3-pointer was released after the clock expired, the Atlanta Hawks made it to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time by beating the Washington Wizards 94-91 on Friday night.

The Hawks held on thanks primarily to DeMarre Carroll’s playoff career-high 25 points, including two layups in the last minute off assists from Jeff Teague.

After Al Horford went 1 of 2 from the free throw line for a three-point lead, the Wizards inbounded the ball with 6.4 seconds left.

They got the ball to Pierce, who won Game 3 on a banked-in buzzer-beater, then put Washington briefly ahead late in Game 5 with a 3. This time, his 3 from the corner swished through, but a replay review determined it was too late.

Atlanta hosts LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the conference finals on Wednesday.

CAVALIERS 94 BULLS 73 CHICAGO — LeBron James struggled to score 15 points, Kyrie Irving limped off the court and Cleveland still beat Chicago 94-73 on Thursday night to clinch their Eastern Conference semifinal series in six games.

Matthew Dellavedova scored 19 points and Tristan Thompson added 13 points and 17 rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Jimmy Butler led Chicago with 20 points and Derrick Rose finished with 14.

ROCKETS 119 CLIPPERS 107

LOS ANGELES — Corey Brewer scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and Houston erased a 19-point, second-half deficit to stun Los Angeles and force a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals.

James Harden scored 23 points and Dwight Howard added 20 points and 21 rebounds for the Rockets.

The Rockets went on a 23-2 run to take a 111-102 lead with 1:44 left.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

NCAA committee calls for 30-second shot clock

BY JOHN MARSHALL The Associated Press The NCAA made a series of changes to men’s college basketball two seasons ago in an attempt to boost scoring and reduce physical play under the basket.

Those changes barely moved the needle, so now the NCAA is taking more drastic steps.

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee recommended reducing the shot clock from 35 to 30 seconds on Friday, the biggest step in a series of changes aimed at speeding up a game that has reached historic lows in scoring two of the past three seasons.

The new shot clock will be in place the next two seasons, the first time it has been reduced since dropping from 45 to 35 seconds in 1993-94. The newly shortened clock would be reevaluated after that.

The changes still must be approved by the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Committee, which meets next month.

“We don’t think it’s going to cause a huge bump,’’ Belmont coach and rules committee chair Rick Byrd said. “We think it’s a part of the puzzle, just a piece that helps us get the game headed in the right direction.’’

Scoring in college basketball dropped to 67.5 points per game in 2012-13, lowest since 1952 — long before the 3-point shot and any kind of shot clock. Scoring bumped up to 71.5 points per game in 201314, but dipped again last season, to 67.7.

With the scoring down and the games becoming more physical, Connecticut women’s coach Geno Auriemma called men’s college basketball a ‘joke’ and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban called it “uglier than ugly.’’

The NCAA experimented with a 30-second shot clock during the NIT, CBI and CIT postseason tournaments with mixed results; possessions per game were up 1.02 and offensive efficiency was up 0.6 points per 100 possessions, according to basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy.

Some coaches have been concerned that the shorter shot clock would lead to more “soft’’ pressure in the backcourt and zone defenses to

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The NCAA men’s basketball rules committee completes this week’s meetings by announcing its recommendations for changes on Friday. They’re expected to reduce the shot clock from 35 to 30 seconds and look for ways to speed up the end of games. slow teams down, along with more last-second desperation shots to beat the shot clock.

The new clock also may have a limited impact on teams that play methodically.

But other coaches have praised the new clock, particularly after testing it out dur-

LEWIS FROM PAGE B1 this has been a give-and-take thing for the past couple of months, and I’m excited about the opportunity to get to play football for another four years.”

As a sophomore, Lewis played wide receiver for the Generals, but was not one of the top targets. All of that changed his junior season when he became the No. 1 receiver.

It didn’t last for long though, as Lewis had to make the transition from receiver to quarterback his final two seasons due to several injuries on the team.

He didn’t disappoint though, even after he tore his ACL this past September. Lewis threw for 422 yards and was 30 of 58 passing with five touchdowns to two interceptions. He played just three games at receiver where he caught five passes for 75 yards and a score.

Despite his injury, Lewis continued to play the entire season. He then had surgery on Dec. 22 and has two more months left of recovery before being back to 100 percent.

“My immediate goals are to get a spot on the rotation of receivers then get playing time,” Lewis said. “Not be the guy when I get there; I’m not expecting that, but I know there is a lot of hard work ahead of me, but maybe my sophomore or junior year I’ll be one of the starters.”

Kessinger said Lewis is a good example of a hard-working, driven and focused individual who continued to fight for his dream.

“For anybody who is 5-8, 112 in the 10th grade to even think that I’m going to play college football, I’d have a hard time keeping a straight face,” Kessinger said. “But through hard work, and obviously God — finally — growing him up some, never looking away from those goals. And hopefully that’s a great testimony for future Generals that no matter what my size, how I am at one point, I can get to my goal if I work at it, which he’s done a lot.”

ing the postseason tournaments. Byrd said 64 percent of coaches surveyed were in favor of the shortened clock.

“I thought it was great,’’ said Northern Arizona coach Jack Murphy, whose team played five games in the CIT. “I’m not sure it translated to

higher scores, but the pace of play was quicker and it forced teams offensively to get into their stuff quicker.’’

The shot clock was the big news, but the committee recommended several other changes to speed up the game and take out some of the

PREAKNESS

vens, Firing Line’s Hall of Fame jockey and a three-time Preakness winner.

Divining Rod comes into the 1 3-16th-mile Preakness after winning the Lexington Stakes and skipping the Derby. The colt is owned by Gretchen and Roy Jackson’s Lael Stables, and marks the Jacksons’ first entry in the Preakness since 2006, when Derby winner Barbaro shattered a leg at the start of the race and was euthanized in January 2007.

“We’ve put all that behind us and can’t wait to see what Divining Rod can do,’’ Roy Jackson said this week.

“We hope he’ll be competitive, but he deserves to be in the race and given a chance.’’

The field, from the rail out, is: American Pharoah, Dortmund, Mr. Z, Danzig Moon, Tale of Verve, Bodhisattva, Diving Rod and Firing Line.

Post time is 6:18 p.m.

The post-position draw did not go Baffert’s way, with his horses getting the two inside posts.

“I can’t believe I drew the 1-2 of all draws,’’ he said.

History says he has reason for concern. Tabasco Cat, in 1994, was the last Preakness winner out of the No. 1 post. Snow Chief, in 1986, was the last to win from the No. 2 post.

The start could turn into the most critical part of the race. A stumble out of the gate likely ends any chance at victory. The same with jostling for position into the first turn.

The top three choices are expected to be on or near the lead, but Espinoza needs to make sure American Pharoah doesn’t get pinned on the inside and forced to drop back.

ble that made it 7-0.

“I guarantee you he hadn’t had a 7-spot put on him this year,” Medlin said of Vargas, who came in with a 6-1 record and a 3.11 earned run average. “They stayed with him the entire inning; I mean he had two outs and they kept thinking he’d get that third one. It didn’t take many pitches either for us to do that.”

That was more than enough for Sumter right-hander Colie Bowers.

He worked 6 2/3 innings, giving up two runs in the sixth and allowing just three hits overall to improve to 9-1.

The Mustangs had runners on second and third with two outs in the seventh when Medlin went to reliever Jake Trejo. He allowed one hit in 2

1/3 innings to close out the game.

Croxton was 3-for-4 with two runs batted in, while Hawkins had two hits and an RBI. Michael Carpin will take the mound for Sumter today against 35-8 Region XX champion Potomac, which split a pair of games with USCS in a tournament in Florence earlier this year.

“I think one of the advantages we have is we have a No. 1 pitcher (in Bowers) and a 1A,” Medlin said of Carpin, who is 5-2 with a 2.18 ERA. The winner of the game will advance to the championship round on Sunday, needing to be beaten twice.

The loser will take on Monroe in an elimination game at 3 p.m.

FROM PAGE B1 Dortmund also is trained by Baffert, setting up the possibility of a trainer spoiling his own Triple Crown chance.

It happened 20 years ago to Lukas, but Baffert says of Dortmund: “He deserves another chance.’’

Zayat, a three-time Derby runnerup before winning two weeks ago, is confident American Pharoah will prove again he’s the horse of a lifetime.

“I don’t believe the Derby showed the sheer brilliance of American Pharoah,’’ Zayat said. “I hoping you will see the real AP again on Saturday. He is giving me all signs that he is ready again.’’

His colt isn’t the only one ready to go.

Dortmund, with Martin Garcia aboard, is looking to avenge his first loss after six wins; Firing Line ran second to Dortmund twice, then fell a length short of American Pharoah in the Derby.

“Hopefully we can turn the tables on American Pharaoh, the same as we did Dortmund,’’ said Gary Ste-

FIRE ANTS FROM PAGE B1 RBI single to make it 1-0. Ray Murphy drew a walk to load the bases before Fred Wadsworth drilled a shot into the gap in left-center field for a 3-run triple to make it 4-0.

“The first pitch he threw me was a fastball and he came back with a curveball,” Wadsworth said. “He hung it a little bit, and I may have gotten a little help from the wind, but I thought I squared up on it pretty good.”

Dillon Heffner followed with a hit to plate Wadsworth. Mickey Dugan singled before Croxton picked up his second hit of the inning, a 2-run dou-

physical play.

The NCAA installed a restricted arc for block/charge calls in 2010-11 to reduce the number of collisions under the basket. Though the arc made a slight difference, it wasn’t good enough for the NCAA committee, which recommended expanding the semi-circle from 3 to 4 feet.

“Hopefully it will clean up some action around the rim,’’ Murphy said. “I still think the block/charge is the most difficult call to make in basketball and a lot of them are 50-50 calls. Widening that circle makes the defender come up a little more and maybe allows an offensive player, if they’ve got a step, to get to the rim and score the basketball.’’

One big complaint about college basketball in recent years has been the stop-andgo play caused by the large number of stoppages, particularly late in games.

The committee recommended reducing second-half timeouts by one per team and removing timeout calls in liveball situations. Timeouts called within 30 seconds of a scheduled media timeout also would be counted as a media timeout.

The committee also proposed that teams get a total of 10 seconds to move the ball to the front court, a limit on the time teams have to replace disqualified players and an elimination of the 5-second, closely guarded rule while players are dribbling the ball.

Class B technical fouls — like hanging on the rim and delay of game — would be reduced to one shot and officials would be allowed to use video review on shot clock violations throughout the game, according to the proposed changes. Officials will place a bigger emphasis on reducing physical play, both inside and along the perimeter on screens.

“The areas of concern in our game have been about pace of play, about scoring, about increased physicality defensively,’’ Byrd said. “I think we’ve addressed all these areas as best we can.’’

The committee also approved adding one foul per player — up to six, like the NBA — as an experimental rule for the NIT, CBI and CIT tournaments in 2016.

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH “Bessie” (8 p.m. Saturday, HBO) has a lot of history to live up to. Perhaps too much.

This film biography of blues legend Bessie Smith (Queen Latifah), directed by Dee Rees and based on a story by Rees and the late Horton Foote (“To Kill a Mockingbird”), has been incubating for 22 years.

A handsome production with a great cast, “Bessie” evokes the era of vaudeville, particularly the black corner of the industry in the second decade of the 20th century, when artists like Ma Rainey (Mo’Nique, “Precious”) commandeered their own private railroad cars to convey traveling shows to cities all over the South. Throughout her career and this film, Smith would transcend live shows to become an early recording star for Columbia Records, inspiring generations of singers, including Nina Simone and Janis Joplin.

“Bessie” concentrates on Smith’s many lovers, both male and female, and flashes back to her cruel upbringing by her older sister (Khandi Alexander, “Treme”) after the death of their mother.

Michael Kenneth Williams (“Boardwalk Empire”) plays Smith’s manager and husband.

“Bessie” explores the social pecking order within the black culture of the segregation era. In early scenes, auditioning performers must pass a “paper bag test.” Their skin must appear lighter than the average paper bag.

After she achieves fame, Smith reverses the test’s chromatic order, rejecting “yellow” performers who try too hard to “pass.”

Like many biopics, “Bessie” is a little too reverent and a little too long. Latifah does a good job of revealing Smith’s defiance and resilience. But in the film’s many musical performances, she’s almost too buoyant, lacking in the palpable gravity and sadness below the surface of Smith’s recordings.

Mo’Nique’s Ma Rainey evokes more of that worldweary wisdom. Her scenes in the film are too few.

• TV’s “Mad Men” (10 p.m.

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sellini’s Green Porno Live!” (8 p.m., Ovation) is an elaborate and humorous stage performance exploring the environment through the sex lives of flora and fauna.

• Beware of Sand Snakes on “Game of Thrones” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

• The nurses stage a walkout on “Nurse Jackie” (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

• Thom feels the brunt of the Swedes on “Happyish” (9:30 p.m., Showtime, TVMA).

• Erlich reconnects with old pals on “Silicon Valley” (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

• Vanessa recharges her batteries on “Penny Dreadful” (10 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA).

• Amy adjusts to life outside the West Wing on “Veep” (10:30 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

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Queen Latifah stars as iconic blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films’ “Bessie” airing at 8 p.m. today on HBO. seem like it happened, or should have happened, two years back? The significance of this beautifully produced series cannot be understated.

It demonstrated how even a fairly overlooked network like AMC could compete with HBO for quality material and redefine its image and fortunes in the process, going on to air critical hits (“Breaking Bad”) and ratings blockbusters (“The Walking Dead”).

Best appreciated for its attention to mid-century fashion and interior decor, “Mad Men” has always straddled the line between serious drama and mere soap opera.

Last week’s episode ladled out doses of both. Sally’s reaction to her mother’s diagnosis was as poignant as it was understated. Don’s forced Oklahoma hiatus had the hallmarks of a Raymond Carver story. But Pete’s efforts to re-woo his ex-wife were straight out of “As the World Turns.”

“Mad Men” has run its course at about the time that the Don Drapers of the world were beginning to feel like dinosaurs. Last week, he was listening to Merle Haggard’s “Okie From Muskogee.” In his dreams!

Some may define the “Mad Men” era by narrow ties, fe-

doras and sexism. But it’s also a period marinated in booze. And Don’s bender has gone on too long, leaking into a culture redefined by other stimulants. It’s curious that we last saw Don at a bus stop, having relinquished his Cadillac, and perhaps his past, to a budding young con man.

While 1970s pop culture may be lurching toward “Jonathan Livingston Seagull,” 1950s Don Draper won’t be there for it.

He’s “On the Road.”

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • The surviving couples share their stories on “Dancing With the Stars” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

• A sister’s friend insinuates herself into a family’s life in the 2015 shocker “The Wrong Girl” (8 p.m., Lifetime).

• A boyfriend’s pet befouls a woman’s home on “My Cat From Hell” (8 p.m., Animal Planet, TV-PG).

• Lara Spencer anticipates a big party on “The Billboard Music Awards: An Insider’s Guide” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• Sarah suffers in captivity on “Orphan Black” (9 p.m., BBC America, TV-MA).

• Murder is on the menu in the 2015 mystery “Gourmet Detective” (9 p.m., Hallmark Movies and Mysteries).

• “Iverson” (9 p.m., Showtime) profiles 11-time NBA All Star Allen Iverson.

• Miranda Hart, Rupert Everett, Greg Davies and Electro Velvet appear on “The Graham Norton Show” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-14).

SUNDAY’S SEASON FINALES • Educational reform on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-PG).

• A colleague says goodbye on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• A not-so-relaxing vacation on “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

• Bob joins a rent strike on “Bob’s Burgers” (9:30 p.m., Fox, TV-PG).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS): Washington’s African-American museum; Pakistan’s child suicide bombers; a repeat report on America’s aging infrastructure.

• The “I Love Lucy Superstar Special” (8 p.m., CBS) presents two colorized episodes of the 1950s comedy.

• Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen host the 2015 Billboard Music Awards (8 p.m., ABC, TV-14).

• Birds do it. “Isabella Ros-

CULT CHOICE TCM unspools two hallucinatory ballet classics directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and starring Moira Shearer: “The Red Shoes” (8 p.m., Saturday) and “Tales of Hoffman” (10 p.m., Saturday).

SATURDAY SERIES An admiral’s daughter in peril on “NCIS: New Orleans” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Semifinals on “The Voice” (8 p.m., NBC, r, TV-PG) * A blind taste test on “Hell’s Kitchen” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * Hackers sabotage an amusement park ride on “CSI: Cyber” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * A 1950s flashback on “Bones” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * “48 Hours” (10 p.m., CBS) * A vintage “Saturday Night Live” (10 p.m., NBC, r, TV-14) * A dating app proposed on “Shark Tank” (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG).

SUNDAY SERIES “Dateline” (8 p.m., NBC) * On two episodes of “Battle Creek” (CBS): Milt investigates a domestic shooting (9 p.m., TV-14), a secret from Russ’ past (10 p.m., TV-PG) * Saul targets Peter on “A.D. The Bible Continues” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14) * Peter’s plan unravels on “American Odyssey” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14).

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ACROSS 1 Crowd in Berlin?

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Participation Trust by assignment instrument dated November 17, 2014 and recorded December 2, 2014 in Book 1206 at Page 5719.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, PLAINTIFF, VS. Kenneth Wayne Porter a/k/a Kenneth W. Porter, Kenneth Wayne Porter, Jr., David A. Porter, and Kayla L. Porter, individually, and as Legal Heirs or Devisees of the Estate of Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter, Deceased, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Ford Motor Credit Company LLC; South Carolina Department of Revenue; and Vicki Rivera, DEFENDANT(S).

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SUMMONS AND NOTICES (141121.01062) TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE-NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-In-Equity or Special Referee for Sumter County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 (e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedures, specifically provide that the said Master-In-Equity or Special Master is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Russell Z. Plowden, Esq., made absolute.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Sumter County, South Carolina on April 15, 2015.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the order appointing Russell Z. Plowden, Esq., whose address is 4500 Jackson Boulevard, 1st Floor, Columbia, SC 29209, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as Richard Roe, defendants herein whose names and addresses are unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, under other legal disability, or serving in the military, whether residents or non-residents of South

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YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said Defendants, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or any of them, a Guardian Ad Litem to represent them or any of them for the purposes of this action, the Plaintiff will apply for an order making the appointment of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi absolute.

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(141121.01062) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff above named against the Defendants above named for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage given by Kenneth Wayne Porter a/k/a Kenneth W. Porter and Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter to Beneficial Mortgage Co. of South Carolina, dated February 23, 2004, recorded February 26, 2004, in the office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Sumter County, in Book 927, at Page 542; thereafter, said Mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 MASTER

The description of the premises as contained in said mortgage is as follows: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and being specifically shown as Lot No. 275 on a plat of Millwood Gardens Subdivision made by H. S. Willson, R.L.S., and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-15 at Page 118; Said lot being bounded and measuring thereon as follows according to said plat; On the Northeast and along Hill Top Street for a distance of 93.76 feet; on the North by Hilltop and Briarwood Intersection and measuring thereon along a curved line a distance of 31.42 feet; on the east by Briarwood Drive and measuring thereon 117.63 feet; on the South by Lot Number 276, said plat, and measuring thereon 143.5 feet; and on the West by Lot Number 273, said plat and measuring thereon 100 feet; be all measurements a little more or a little less according to said plat.

This being the same property conveyed to Kenneth Wayne Porter and Pamela L. Shorter Porter by Deed of Joyce L. Shorter dated May 31, 1983 and recorded August 10, 1983 in Book 342 at Page 816 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

Thereafter, Joyce L. Shorter

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 Summons & Notice conveyed the subject property by Corrective Deed to Kenneth Wayne Porter and Pamela L. Shorter Porter dated May 2, 1986 and recorded May 16, 1986 in Book 425 at Page 1923 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

Thereafter, Pamela L. Shorter Porter a/k/a Pamela S. Porter died on July 22, 2012, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Kenneth Wayne Porter a/k/a Kenneth W. Porter, Kenneth Wayne Porter, Jr., David A. Porter, and Kayla L. Porter.

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SUMTER COUNTY GALLERY OF ART Sumter County Gallery of Art will be in full swing this summer with seven exciting weeks of art classes for students ages 4-17, both in morning and afternoon weeklong sessions. The classes cost $100 for gallery members and $110 for nonmembers, and both full- and half-scholarships are available for qualifying students. Check the gallery website at http://www.sumtergallery.org/Education.html for more information.

WEEK 1 JUNE 15-19 Morning Wild Wild West with Laurie Knight (ages 4-7) Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time. In this creative mixed-media class, students will get to work with clay, paint and sculpture as they learn to make coil pots, totem poles, design their own pup tents and much more.

Fun in the Mud with Savannah Wolfe (ages 4-7) Young potters will be inspired as they begin to learn ceramics from the ground up, getting a hands-dirty feel for clay, making coils and slabs and using slip to construct forms, throwing a vessel on the pottery wheel and finishing their creations with colorful glazes and paints.

Youth Painting with Connie Brennan (ages 8-13) Artist Brennan and her students will bring to life vivid, dream-like images of butterflies, flowers, angels, lizards and much more through the use of rich, contrasting colors and textures along with precise stencils and other tools — a unique approach to painting that yields beautiful results.

Afternoon Youth Pottery with Laura Cardello (ages 8 and up) Our fun and creative pottery instructor Laura Cardello will work with beginning and experienced young ceramic artists to learn basic hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery techniques and a variety of glazing and textural surface treatments to create lasting works of art.

A Passion for Pen + Ink with Terrance McDow (ages 10 and up) In this first-time offering, McDow will teach students how to properly use quills and nibs for drawing with various inks. Foundational techniques such as hatching, stippling, crosscontouring and applying ink washes will prepare students to use the medium in abstractions, realism and loose gesture formations, forming a foundation for more serious study in the medium.

WEEK 2 JUNE 22-26 Morning Painting Paradise! with Lauren Hughes (ages 4-7) Hughes will work with students to develop their basic painting skills and a love for the medium along with concepts such as the color wheel, line, texture and value in this foundational painting class.

This class is designed to prepare students more fully for their future art classes and to give them hands-on experience with tools and media.

Sand and Surf with Beth Ketchum (ages 4-7) Get ready for sand and sun and lots of fun in this mixed-media excursion.

Students will celebrate the beauty of our coastline and oceans with some beachy tie-dyed garments, watercolor paintings, sculptural seashell animals, driftwood boats and much more.

Pepper’s Puppet School with Jen Pepper (ages 8-13) Students will learn about the variety of puppets used in storytelling around the world and will create their own unique characters to perform live theatre — a puppet show — on the last day of class. Shadow puppets, masked creatures, Chinese lion dancers, constructing simple marionettes and creating a shadow puppet theatre are some of the projects planned.

Afternoon Art In Nature with Laurie Knight (ages 8-13) Knight and her students will draw inspiration from the Earth and its beautiful creatures to create eco-conscious works of art. Nature weavings, leaf-impressed clay bowls, birdhouses and wind chimes that reflect the organic beauty of nature will be made in this mixed-media workshop.

Mixed-Media Magic with Jen Pepper (ages 8 and up) Students will explore a wide variety of media and materials from acrylics and watercolors to charcoal and pencil, collage and photo montage to create wonderfully unique 2-D works of art. Pepper will teach students about the basics of color theory, creating art from observation, explaining abstraction and how to create abstract works of art and the basics of good composition in art making. These fundamentals work to excite and energize students about art making and help them create pieces they can be proud of.

Youth Pottery with Laura Cardello (ages 8 and up) Our fun and creative pottery instructor will work with beginning and experienced young ceramic artists to learn basic hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery techniques and a variety of glazing and textural surface treatments to create lasting works of art.

WEEK 3 JULY 6-10 Morning Fun in the Mud with Savannah Wolfe (ages 4-7) Young potters will be inspired as they begin to learn ceramics from the ground up, getting a hands-dirty feel for clay, making coils and slabs and using slip to construct forms, throwing a vessel on the pottery wheel and finishing their creations with colorful glazes and paints.

Princesses and Knights with Beth Ketchum (ages 4-7) Ketchum will transform her students into fair princesses and brave knights. Projects include magic wands for the princesses and (safe) swords for the knights, designing their very own castle and bejeweled crowns for all.

Folk Art Fun with Dr. Roseetta Spann-Davis (ages 8-13) Students will explore the world of “outsider artists” who create compelling works of visionary art using everyday materials. Projects include punched tin art, painting “visionary art ” on plywood and found-object sculpture — all projects to get students thinking outside the box regarding the possibilities of art-making.

Afternoon Youth Pottery with Laura Cardello (ages 8 and up) Our fun and creative pottery instructor Laura Cardello will work with beginning and experienced young ceramic artists to learn basic hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery techniques and a variety of glazing and textural surface treatments to create lasting works of art.

Mosaics and Garden Art with Amanda Cox (ages 10 and up) Students will learn the ancient art of mosaic — the creation of art through the placement of tiny colored bits of tile and glass into a planned design. Projects include making personalized mosaic stepping stones and flowerpots, clay garden decorations and other garden art for splashes of color and beauty.

WEEK 4 JULY 13-17 Morning Wild Wild West with Amanda Cox (ages 4-7) Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time. In this creative mixed-media class, students will get to work with clay, paint and sculpture as they learn to make coil pots, totem poles, design their own pup tents and so much more.

Fun in the Mud with Savannah Wolfe (ages 4-7) Young potters will be inspired as they begin to learn ceramics from the ground up, getting a hands-dirty feel for clay, making coils and slabs and using slip to construct forms, throwing a vessel on the pottery wheel and finishing their

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Youth Pottery with Laura Cardello (ages 8 and up) Our fun and creative pottery instructor Laura Cardello will work with beginning and experienced young ceramic artists to learn basic hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery techniques and a variety of glazing and textural surface treatments to create lasting works of art.

More Mixed Up with Frank McCauley (ages 10 and up) McCauley, assistant director and chief curator for Sumter County Gallery of Art, returns to wow us with an eclectic mix of image transfer, printmaking and collage. Students will learn about specialized tools and techniques as well as composition, applying meaning to artwork and a bit of color theory and will come out with meaningful and unique works of art.

Potter Laura Cardello works with Laura Ruth Ackerman and Amelia Weston on the birdhouses they made during last year’s class at the Sumter County Gallery of Art’s Summer Art Camp. creations with colorful glazes and paints.

Building with Paper with Marjorie Hooks (ages 8-13) There’s so much more you can make with paper besides a painting or drawing. Let Hooks show you how in this first time offering. From sculptural art made from celluclay to delicate paper weavings to designing unique toys and beautiful origami pieces, you will learn that there is so much more to paper than meets the eye.

Afternoon Youth Pottery with Laura Cardello (ages 8 and up) Our fun and creative pottery instructor Laura Cardello will work with beginning and experienced young ceramic artists to learn basic hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery techniques and a variety of glazing and textural surface treatments to create lasting works of art.

Tree of Life: Artistic Assemblages with Trisha King (ages 9 and up) Local artist King will join us to guide this fun set of projects. Students will use a stretched canvas as the base of their assemblage, they will refinish a vintage picture frame, use found objects, buttons and costume jewelry as well as a variety of mixed media to create assemblages that convey meaning and teach students the value of saving special objects. Think steampunk meets collage.

Wet + Wild Watercolors with Terrance McDow (ages 10 and up) Using various watercolor techniques, students will gain a deeper understanding of watercolor paint and how to use it to create movement, texture and light in their paintings.

Participants will focus on learning to use this medium in abstractions, realism and loose gesture formations. This foundational class will help students to form a basis for more serious study in the medium.

WEEK 5 JULY 20-24 Morning Painting Paradise! with Lauren Hughes (ages 4-7) Lauren will work with students to develop their basic painting skills and a love for the medium along with concepts like the color wheel, line, texture and value in this foundational painting class. This class is designed to prepare students more fully for their future art classes and to give them hands-on experience with tools and media.

Our Feathered Friends with Laura Baker (ages 4-7) Our feathered friends are some of natures most beautiful works of art, and Mrs. Baker is looking forward to helping young artists create fanciful mixed-media aviary art, colorful paintings, sculptures from air-dry clay, fanciful make-believe masks and more.

Fiber Frolic with Jen Pepper (ages 8 and up) In this introduction to fiber and textile art, Ms. Pepper will guide students in making homemade drop spindles for use in simple spinning techniques, weaving a sampler Navajo rug, using an Inkle loom, constructing messenger bags, crocheting and instruction in hand sewing. This will

be a wonderfully fun and unique class offering that will teach students a variety of useful skills.

Afternoon Youth Pottery with Laura Cardello (ages 8 and up) Our fun and creative pottery instructor Laura Cardello will work with beginning and experienced young ceramic artists to learn basic hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery techniques and a variety of glazing and textural surface treatments to create lasting works of art.

Mixed-Media Magic with Jen Pepper (ages 8 and up) Students will explore a wide variety of media and materials, from acrylics and watercolors to charcoal and pencil, collage and photo montage to create wonderfully unique 2-D works of art. Pepper will teach students about the basics of color theory, creating art from observation, explaining abstraction and how to create abstract works of art and the basics of good composition in art making. These fundamentals work to excite and energize students about art making and help them create pieces they can be proud of.

Color Pencil Drawing with Sylvester Hickmon (ages 10 and up) In this foundational drawing class, Mr. Hickmon will guide students in the use of pencils to create intensely colorful, life-like drawings through the application of color layering, blending and lifting techniques in addition to basic drawing instruction. This class is for students who are serious about and dedicated to learning to draw.

WEEK 6 JULY 27-31 Morning Fun in the Mud with Savannah Wolfe (ages 4-7) Young potters will be inspired as they begin to learn ceramics from the ground up, getting a hands-dirty feel for clay, making coils and slabs and using slip to construct forms, throwing a vessel on the pottery wheel and finishing their creations with colorful glazes and paints.

Princesses and Knights with Beth Ketchum (ages 4-7) Ketchum will transform her students into fair princesses and brave knights. Projects include magic wands for the princesses and (safe) swords for the knights, designing their very own castle and bejeweled crowns for all.

Building with Paper with Marjorie Hooks (ages 8-13) There’s so much more you can make with paper besides a painting or drawing. Let Hooks show you how in this first-time offering. From sculptural art made from celluclay to delicate paper weavings to designing unique toys and beautiful origami pieces, you will learn that there is so much more to paper than meets the eye.

Afternoon Art In Nature with Laura Baker (ages 8-13) Baker and her students will draw inspiration from the Earth and its beautiful creatures to create eco-conscious works of art. Nature weavings, leaf-impressed clay bowls and birdhouses that reflect the organic beauty of nature will be created in

WEEK 7 AUGUST 3–7 Morning Fun in the Mud with Savannah Wolfe (ages 4-7) Young potters will be inspired as they begin to learn ceramics from the ground up, getting a hands-dirty feel for clay, making coils and slabs and using slip to construct forms, throwing a vessel on the pottery wheel and finishing their creations with colorful glazes and paints.

Our Feathered Friends with Laura Baker (ages 4-7) Our feathered friends are some of nature’s most beautiful works of art, and Baker is looking forward to helping young artists create fanciful mixed-media aviary art, colorful paintings, sculptures from airdry clay, fanciful, make-believe masks and much more.

Youth Painting with Connie Brennan (ages 8-13) Artist Brennan and her students will bring to life vivid, dreamlike images of butterflies, flowers, angels, lizards and much more through the use of rich, contrasting colors and textures along with precise stencils and other tools. This is a unique approach to painting that yields beautiful results.

Afternoon Majolica and More! with Savannah Wolfe (ages 8 and up) In this intermediate ceramics class, students will be led on an exploration of a variety of surface decoration techniques in addition to gaining experience with various advanced hand-building techniques. Majolica glazing, Sgraffito and printmaking will give the students’ work an added dimension.

Some basic prior experience handling clay and using pottery tools is recommended.

Print, Stitch and Dye with Amanda Cox (ages 9 and up) Students will start with foundational hand-stitching and machinesewing techniques, create designs for printing onto fabric, learn various dyeing techniques and use their sewing skills to make new creations and to reimagine old clothing into upcycled, wearable art.

Tree of Life: Artistic Assemblages with Trisha King (ages 9 and up) Local artist King will join us to guide this fun set of projects. Students will use a stretched canvas as the base of their assemblage, and they will refinish an upcycled picture frame, use found objects, buttons and costume jewelry as well as a variety of mixed media to create assemblages that convey meaning and teach students the value of saving special objects. Think steampunk meets collage.

Details Tuition is $100 per class for gallery members and $110 for nonmembers and includes all materials. Each child receives a $10 discount per class after the first two. Payment is due by Monday one week before the start of class. If a class does not meet enrollment, you will receive a full refund, or you may select another class.

A 75 percent refund will be given after one class, but no refunds will be given after that. We will call by the Friday of the week before to inform you of any class cancellations. * All information is subject to change.

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State parks offer something for every family to enjoy FROM STAFF REPORTS

leads hikers through Manchester State Forest. Fishing and johnboat rentals are offered on Poinsett’s 10-acre lake. The park also features campsites, a fishing pond, a coquina bathhouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, pre-revolutionary grist mill ruins and rustic cabins.

Admission is free, and the park is open from 9 a.m. to dark year round.

Stand-up paddleboards are now available for rent at Poinsett. They are $5/hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, April through October.

Boat rentals are available year round. Weather conditions may affect rentals. Boat rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis other than during scheduled programs.

Join the park for National Trails Day events on June 6.

To learn more about the day and to register, visit http://palmettoconservation.org/NTDPoinsett.asp.

Contact Poinsett State Park, 6660 Poinsett Park Road, Wedgefield, at (803) 494-8177 or email poinsett@scprt.com.

Turn off the TV and get your family outdoors this summer. Why not visit one of South Carolina’s state parks?

LEE STATE PARK Built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Lee State Park offers kayaking and canoeing trips through the park’s hardwood forest floodplain. Visitors can fish from the banks of the Lynches River, and children can fish for catfish in the park’s artesian pond. Equestrian facilities are also available.

Admission to the park is free.

Days and hours of operation: Day use area, trails and Loop Road open 9 a.m. to sunset, daily. The park and campground are open year round.

Contact Lee State Park, 487 Loop Road, Bishopville, at (803) 428-5307 or email lee@ scprt.com.

LAKE WATEREE STATE PARK Lake Wateree offers both fishing and boating. Numerous fishing tournaments are hosted here every year, and the park provides a publicly accessible boat ramp, tackle shop and a refueling dock.

An ample number of Lake Wateree camping sites with water and electrical hookups are available. Many Lake Wateree camping sites can also accommodate large RVs. Although the lake serves as the focal point for Wateree, other day use activities are available including picnicking and a short, wooded nature trail.

Days and hours of operation: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (ex-

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The boardwalk snakes through the floodplain at Lee State Park. Nestled in a floodplain forest along the designated state’s scenic Lynches River, Lee State Natural Area has been serving South Carolina since it was built by Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. tended to 10 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time).

Admission is $2 for adults and $1.25 for South Carolina seniors.

POINSETT STATE PARK Poinsett State Park, in the High Hills of Santee, has a mixed ecosystem and offers

some of the most unique natural sightings in the park system, especially along the Palmetto Trail, which winds through Manchester State Forest. The High Hills of Santee offer hiking, biking and equestrian trails that wind through the park — some of which connect to the Palmetto Trail that

MANCHESTER STATE FOREST Manchester State Forest, in Sumter and Clarendon counties, is 28,675 acres of mixed pine and hardwood species native to the Midlands. There are four ponds and several creeks in the forest for year-round fishing. Only electric motors are allowed on the ponds.

The forest offers trails for hiking, mountain bicycling and horseback riding through this forest and the adjacent Poinsett State Park, including the scenic Wateree passage of

the Palmetto Trail.

Permits are required for all activities except hiking.

Contact Manchester State Forest, 6740 Headquarters Road, Wedgefield, at (803) 4948196, or email manchesterst@ ftc-i.net.

SANTEE STATE PARK Santee State Park sits along Lake Marion, which is known for its catfish. Camping is offered on the lake, but for guests who prefer to spend the night indoors, rondette cabins are available. Other amenities and activities found in the park include a community meeting building with a screened-in grilling facility, biking and hiking trails and pontoon boat tours of the flooded cypress forest.

Admission to Santee State Park is $2 for adults, $1.25 for S.C. seniors and free for those 15 and younger.

The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year round.

The visitors center houses the park office and includes displays on natural and cultural history of the area.

Fishing/hunting licenses are also available for purchase at the visitor center.

A nature-based boat tour of Lake Marion departs from the boat dock adjacent to the boat ramp nearest the park visitors center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (times may vary). Call Fish Eagle Tours at (803) 854-4005 for additional information. Group rates are available.

Contact Santee State Park, 251 State Park Road, Santee, at (803) 854-2408 or email santeesp@scprt.com.

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4-H offers camps, programs for members FROM STAFF REPORTS This summer, S.C. 4-H offers residential summer camps especially for active club members ages 7 to 14.

Two camp sessions are available to choose from: June 14-18 at the W.W. Long 4-H Leadership Center, known as “Camp Long,” at 82 Wire Road in Aiken, or July 19-23 at Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton. Campers check in on Sunday between 3 and 4 p.m., and pickup is Thursday at 1 p.m. Tuition is $250 (limited scholarships may be available). Military get an additional discount of $100.

Camp Long and Camp Bob Cooper include a recreational building, basketball court, baseball field and a pond for swimming and canoeing, team challenge courses, a climbing wall, lake zipline and hiking trails. Additional camp activities include group games, archery and shooting sports, healthy lifestyles sessions, night activities, field and water Olympics, slip and slide water games, a dance and a talent show.

Membership is open to young people who wish to join their local 4-H Club to participate in summer camp as well as great year-round programs.

Space for summer camp is limited. Call now for more information or to register. Contact Clemson University County 4-H Agent Terri B. Sumpter at (803) 773-5561.

Various other programs are available this summer in Sumter and at Clemson University.

STATE 4-H CONGRESS Join us at the State 4-H Congress. State 4-H Congress is an awards event filled with many fun and educational activities for youth ages 14-19. It is one of the most valuable experiences for 4-H members. Objectives for delegates are to give to the world through service learning, learn about scholarships and trips offered through 4-H and to view teen leadership in action. The camp will be held July 15-18 at Clemson University. We have slots available for 4-H members and nonmembers; this will give you an opportunity to experience 4-H. The cost is $250. Scholarships are available.

4-H COOKING SCHOOL 4-H Cooking School is planned for June 30-July 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clemson Extension Service office in Sumter. Youth ages 8-15 will increase their knowledge in basic nutrition, food preparation skills, food safety techniques, table settings and manners. They will learn how to prepare light and easy recipes made from scratch.

Class size is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A nonrefundable registration fee of $30 is required for enrollment.

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4-H campers can learn to cook from scratch this summer during 4-H Cooking School from June 30 to July 3.

4-H SEWING PROGRAM The 4-H Sewing Class is planned for June 22-24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clemson Extension Service office in Sumter. Youth ages 8-14 will increase their knowledge in using a sewing machine, safety, sewing, cutting, measuring, quilting techniques, ironing and coordination. Class size is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

A nonrefundable registration fee of $20 is required for enrollment.

4-H CREATIVE CRAFTS WORKSHOP The 4-H Creative Craft Class is planned for June 25-26 at Sumter County Extension Office. Youth ages 8-14 will be exposed to a funfilled two days of 4-H activities including scrapbooking and crafts projects. Class

size is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable registration fee of $20 is required for enrollment.

4-H H2O CAMP The 4-H H2O Camp is planned for July 14-16 at Poinsett State Park. Youth ages 7-14 will increase their knowledge by conducting experiments to prove certain theories about soil, water and pollutants, aquatic organisms and watersheds.

Youth will explore the world of science through water quality activities in a group setting. Additional activities will include kayaking, fishing, tie-dyeing and hiking.

Class size is limited and will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, contact Breann Libermann or Terri Sumpter at (803) 773-5561.

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COMMUNITY-WIDE YOUTH ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE Information from Sumter Prevention Team, a coalition of agencies and businesses who work together to prevent problems for our youth, is subject to change.

Aquatic Center Swim camp for 6- to 12-year-olds is July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Fee for one week is $35, and two weeks are $60. Swimming lessons, from June 9 through the end of September, are: one week $25, two weeks for $40. Junior Lifeguard Program for ages 11-14 is every Tuesday and Thursday from June 9 to the end of July from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $35.

Contact Peggy Kubula at (803) 774-3998 or visit www.sumtersc.gov. Limited space; register early.

Asthma Camp Camp is June 8-12 for ages 5 to 12, and children must have been diagnosed with asthma by a doctor. Care Reach will provide transportation for children who do not have any means of transportation to and from camp. Call Lisa Canty at (803) 774-9009 for more information.

HYPE Summer Camp Camp will be from June 8 to Aug. 7 (closed July 6 to July 10), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Newton Family Life Center. Fee is $50 per week per child with a discount for two or more children.

Bible study reading and recreation time are included. One field trip will be held per week. Breakfast, lunch and snack served. For more, call (803) 934-9527, or visit www.mhnlifecenter.com.

Kidz Klub Summer Camp Camp will be held June 8 to July 2 for ages 6 to 18 at South HOPE Center for the full day. Fee is $25 per week. Contact South HOPE Center at (803) 436-2653, or visit www.kidsklub.us/w1/.

Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Weekly programs are held June 15 to July 31 (no camp June 29 to July 3).

Includes various day trips during the week and out-of-town field trips on Fridays. Ages kindergarten through 10th grade are invited. Programs are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a cost per child. For more information, call

(803) 775-5006.

Shaw Air Force Base Youth/Teen Center A wide variety of summer programs for military and Department of Defense dependents only (ID cardholders). For more information, call (803) 895-2251.

Youth program is for ages 5-18 Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sumter County Recreation Department Contact Latrell Chambers at (803) 4362248. Summer programs run from June 15 to July 24 for ages 5 to 17. Dates and times vary by location. Visit www. sumtercountysc.org for more. Cost is $10 per child per week plus $2 registration fee. Lunch is included.

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Youth Conference Conference for ages 10 to 18, if still in high school, is June 12–13 for both boys and girls. Boys to Men will be held at Chestnut Oaks Middle School, and Girls to Women will be held at Crestwood High School. Contact Capt. Terrence Colclough at (803) 436-2032 or Lt. Nina Waiters at (803) 436-2398. Cost is $25 per camper. Applications are available at the sheriff’s office or on its website, www. sumtersheriff.org.

Tennis Camp – Palmetto Tennis Center For more information, call (803) 774-3969 or visit www.palmettotenniscenter.com.

Sumter School District Food Service Summer Food Service Program is available to churches, nonprofit daycare centers and camps with programs for children during the summer.

Visit www.district.sumterschools.net or call Leon Williams at (803) 499-5950, extension 109.

PARK program is free in August Parents Accessing Resources for Kids is free on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Sumter County Civic Center on 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Find out all of the community resources available for parents and kids for health, education and community. Door prizes will be offered. Sponsored by The Sumter Prevention Team.

A Golf Program For Boys & Girls, Ages 8-17 Mid-State Chapter - Lee, Sumter, and Clarendon Counties

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YMCA SUMMER CAMP

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The YMCA of Sumter has a long and rich history of youth summer camp programs.

We believe that YMCA camping has the capacity to transform young lives in many ways. With campers being surrounded by positive role models, natural environment and our Christian principles, the combination is perfect for enhancing lives and building positive character traits. We look forward to creating life-long memories with your child while he or she grows in spirit, mind and body.

Sumter County Library Summer Vacation Reading: Every hero has a story June 3-July 31

Camp Open House // Thursday, May 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Y Camp. We welcome all kids ages 3-16 and their parents to join us for fellowship, fun and dinner. Come out and meet our summer camp staff. We are ready to answer your questions. Remember to bring your bathing suit and towel so you can enjoy some time in the water or on the blob.

Fun Factory Fun Factory is our camp for ages 3-10 held at the Y. Each week of camp has a theme such as art, water, games, allstar sports or patriotic. Each week is highlighted with a field trip. Other weekly activities include swimming, karate, learning activities and more.

Camp Mac Boykin 6425 Camp Mac Boykin Road Pinewood, SC 29125 (Directions are available online at ymcasumter.org.)

Camp Mac Boykin is an outdoor day camp great for your 7- to 12-year-old.

Located in Pinewood on 55 beautiful acres, Camp Mac Boykin will provide your child fun-filled days of swimming, hiking, sports and many other activities incorporating a weekly camp theme. Campers are challenged with a low ropes course and work together to perform skits and songs. Three overnight camps are also planned for June 25, July 16 and Aug. 6. Camp Mac Boykin counselors can’t wait to meet your camper this summer.

Teen Scene Teen Scene exposes campers ages 11–13 to new experiences and challenges them to try adventures pushing them beyond their comfort zones. Each camper will have an active summer, develop relationships and become engaged through a variety of fun-themed weeks. Teen Scene helps teens see the world around them in a new light through field trips, service projects and so much more.

Dates and Rates for Fun Factory, Camp Mac and Teen Scene Registration: Ongoing through August 10 Weekly Sessions: June 8 – Aug. 14 Camp Rates: $25 one-time registration fee Members: $90/week Potential members: $135/week

Counselors In Training Camp If your teen is looking for more than just a fun time this summer, C.I.T. Camp may be just for him or her. C.I.T. is designed to give teens 14 to 16 who are interested in one day becoming camp counselors or leaders in the community a head start on that experience. C.I.T.s will work within our camps, assisting in leading activities and learning from counselors. All the while, we focus on treating these campers as professionals, giving them opportunities to discover their leadership potential and explore their strengths.

Registration: You must apply and be accepted before fees are paid. Pick up an application at the YMCA member service desk.

Deadline is May 15.

Location: Fun Factory or Camp Mac Boykin Camp Rates: $25 one-time registration fee Members: $30/session Potential members: $45/session Specialty Camps Sometimes it takes a little creativity to capture the imagination of a child. The Y is offering nine sessions of specialty camps throughout the summer for ages 7-15. Themes include multisports, volleyball, boxing, basketball and water.

Registration: Ongoing through August Nine weekly sessions: June –August Camp Rates: $25 one-time registration fee Members: $60/session Potential members: $90/session Financial assistance is available for those who apply and are qualified.

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Fridays The Wesmark branch is located at 180 W. Wesmark Blvd.

June 8 Craft at South Sumter 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 773-7273

June 3 Summer Reading Begins All branches / Children ages 2-12 Read six or 12 books for prizes

June 5 Craft at Wesmark 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 469-8110

June 15 Music with Traci Baker 10 a.m. at South Sumter Craft at South Sumter 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 773-7273

June 10 Movie at Main Library 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. matinees Everyone’s Hero Rated G / 88 minutes

June 12 Savannah Balloon Lady Storyteller 10 a.m. at Wesmark (free)

June 29 Storytime with Audrey Covington 10 a.m. at South Sumter July 6 Craft at South Sumter 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 773-7273 July 13 Firemen are heroes 10 a.m. at South Sumter July 20 Craft at South Sumter 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 773-7273 July 27 Craft at South Sumter 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 773-7273

June 17 Zelnik the Magician 10 a.m. : Sumter Opera House (free) Please note change of location June 24 Movie at Main 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. matinees Treasure Planet Rated G / 95 minutes July 1 Who’s your hero? Contest 10 a.m. at Main Library BYOSH (Bring your own super hero) July 8 Movie at Main 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. matinees Valiant Rated G / 76 minutes July 15 Raggs the Clown Super Hero 10 a.m. at Main Library July 22 Movie at Main 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. matinees Mulan Rated G / 88 minutes July 29 Movie at Main 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. matinees Axel: the Biggest Little Hero Rated G / 83 minutes

June 19 Craft at Wesmark 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 469-8110 June 26 Craft at Wesmark 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 469-8110 July 3 Closed July 10 Be the hero of your own book 10 a.m. at Wesmark Register: (803) 469-8110 July 17 Craft at Wesmark 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 469-8110 July 24 Craft at Wesmark 10 a.m.: Class size limited Register: (803) 469-8110 July 31 Wrap-up Party End of Summer Reading 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Wesmark

For additional information, contact the YMCA at (803) 773-1404 or download the complete 2015 Summer Guide at www.ymcasumter.org.

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Kids can improve golf skills at clinic

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Young golfers in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties can find great leadership and instruction in the Mid State Chapter of Junior Golf Association’s summer program.

Dave Martin, chapter director, has been involved with the program since 1996. He said the program is a great way for children to have organized practice during the summer.

Martin said the program is really for those who want to improve their skills and is not designed for beginners.

“At this level, they have their own equipment and their lucky hats,” he said. He said it’s for children who want to find out how good they are.

The group starts the summer with a three-day golf clinic during the first week in June, which Martin referred to as a “dust-off period.”

During the clinic, members work with instructors to improve their skills and learn new tips and tricks.

On average, Martin said the program has about 50 members every summer, the majority of whom are boys.

He said maybe 10 girls were a part of last year’s program, and the number has reduced to about five this year. “For some reason it just doesn’t seem to catch on with them,” he said.

Martin said he would like to see more girls join the program in the future.

After the dust-off period, the youth play at a different golf course in the region every Monday, including

Beech Creek, Sunset and Lakewood golf courses in Sumter and Wyboo Golf Course in Manning.

The program members are split into four age groups: 8to 9-year-olds, 10- to 12-yearolds, 13- to 14-year-olds and 15- to 17-year-olds.

Martin said the members in each age group play against one another to earn points that will determine if they will be able to play in the all-star tournament.

During the tournament, members from all 18 state chapters of JGA compete during the Tommy Cuthbert Championship at Ocean Winds Golf Course at Seabrook Island during the third week in August.

The 18 chapters in the state include: Aiken, Beaufort, Columbia, Greenville, Hilton Head, Horry County, Lancaster, Mid State, Mount Pleasant, Orangeburg, Pee Dee, Piedmont, Sandhills, Southstrand, Spartanburg, Tri County, Upstate and York County.

Martin said the tournament will give the members exposure to college and high school coaches, which can lead to them going on to bigger and better things.

Daniel Spencer, a member of the Mid State Chapter, won the 15- to 18-year-old boys division at the state championship in 2014.

“He’s the feather in our hat,” Martin said.

Spencer said he has been with the program since he was about 7 years old and thinks he may want to continue playing golf in college. He said the program instructors are always willing to help and encourage

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members to never give up.

“They never put you down for how you play,” he said.

Spencer said he was pretty excited about his championship win last year. He said he wasn’t expecting the victory, but he played his best and ended up in the lead.

Martin said one of the reasons he got interested in helping with the program was the sense of giving back to the community.

He said he encourages members of the Mid State Chapter who have gone off to college to come back to the program as interns to work with the younger players.

“It’s a great way for the young men and women to give back to the program and stay involved,” Martin said.

Former Mid State Chapter Director George Hair said he misses working with the kids in the program. He said he enjoyed working with the members because they have a strong interest in the sport and a willingness to improve.

He said it takes a lot of time and effort to become good at golf. “It’s not as easy as people dream,” he said. “You have to work at it to be good.”

Hair said he started golfing in 1952 when his wife encouraged him to find a much more tame hobby than hunting. He said everyone, no matter their age, should give golf a try.

There is a $100 fee to become a member of the Mid State Chapter and a $10 fee to play the different courses every Monday.

For more information about Mid State JGA, call Dave Martin at (803) 499-6730.

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MOVIES AT THE OPERA HOUSE Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., will present Movies At The Opera House again this summer. Movies will be shown at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. There will also be Friday movies at 7 p.m. Cost is $1 per person. Water and popcorn will be for sale for $1.

The following films will be shown: • June 4 — “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” • June 11 — “Planes: Fire and Rescue” • June 12 — “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” (7 p.m. only) • June 18 — “Maleficent” • June 25 — “Big Hero 6” • July 9 — “Muppets Most Wanted” • July 10 — “Hobbit “ (7 p.m. only) • July 16 — “The Boxtrolls” • July 23 — “Paddington” • July 30 — “Cinderella” • Aug. 14 — “Guardians of the Galaxy” (7 p.m. only) For additional information, call (803) 436-2616 or visit www. sumteroperahouse.com.

AQUATICS CENTER City of Sumter Aquatics Center, 1115 S. Lafayette Drive, meets requirements for competition swim meets and is equipped with swim lanes, an electronic timer and touch pads, diving blocks, open tube slide and a wade pool with a beach entrance and a fountain. The center is open Tuesdays to Sunday beginning Memorial Day weekend through October. Call (803) 774-3998 for more information.

Tuesday-Friday Lap swim: 6:30-8 a.m.

Swim team, school groups: 8-11:30 a.m.

Open swim: Noon-5 p.m.

Swim lessons, other activities: 5-7 p.m.

Friday family fun night: 7-10 p.m.

Saturdays Open swim: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sundays Open swim: 2-6 p.m.

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Emanuel Baptist Church Where: 1794 Old Georgetown Road, Manning When: July 19-23; 6-8:30 p.m.

Theme: “The Call of God” (a camo/ hunting theme with deer and ducks) Second Baptist Church Manning Where: 323 Alfred Henry Drive When: June 7-12; 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Theme: “Journey Off The Map”

One is an age-appropriate child care summer program, and Wilder elementary schools. Each site is a statelicensed child care provider and offers early childhood care with nurturing and engaging preschool activities and school-aged care with recreational and outdoor activities.

All children are provided with snacks, homework assistance, arts and crafts and recreational activities. Caregivers/teachers maintain the required credentials for teaching the children in their care, and all receive 15 annual training hours in growth and development, curriculum and other professional development. Each site has a person trained in CPR and first aid at all times.

a.m. to noon on June 6 for $25. The camp is for ages 8 to 14. For more information, contact Roosevelt Nelson at (803) 469-6200, extension 7114, or email him at Roosevelt.Nelson@SumterSchools. net.

Sumter High School will be hosting a youth cheerleading camp from July 13-16.

For more information, contact Courtney Matthews or Tammy Bilton at (803) 7745500, extension 213.

Sumter High School will hold a basketball youth camp for boys and girls from noon to 4 p.m. on June 9-11 for ages 6-12. There is a $45 fee. For more information, contact Jo Jo English at (803) 481-4480, extension 6204.

Seacoast’s Nick @ Night Where: Manning High School When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Ages: 3 years to 6th grade

Lakewood Baptist When: June 15-19; 6:30-9 p.m.

Manning United Methodist Church Where: 17 E. Rigby St., Manning

Home Branch Baptist Church Where: 2398 Home Branch Road, Manning When: June 22-26; 6:30-9 p.m.

Ages: birth through adult

Mount Everest When: June 15-19; 9 a.m. to noon.

Grades: K5 through 6 Register by coming by the church and picking up a registration form

Summer science camp, for ages 9 to 14, will explore modern forensic science, environmental science, biotechnology and human biology.

Students will conduct scientific experiments and explore the environment firsthand, according to information from USC Sumter.

The camp runs from June 29 to July 2 at its 200 Miller Road campus in the science building, room 104. There are two sessions each day with the same material being covered in each session. The morning session runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and the afternoon session runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Courses are taught by Dan Kiernan, a biology instructor.

Registration for the science camp began May 3. You can call to register a student at (803) 938-3793 or (803) 9383795.

A writing camp, for ages 10 to 14, explores the basics of fiction writing: generating ideas, description, characterization, plotting, finding your voice, constructing dialogue, setting and imagery. Students will practice writing in all areas by impromptu creative writing exercises.

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Lakewood High School will hold a football program

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Clarendon Baptist Church Where: 5482 Sumter Highway, Alcolu When: July 12-16 Theme: “Journey Off the Map” Ages: K-3 through 6th grade

University of South Carolina Sumter will offer a few special courses for youth this summer.

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from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is for students who are at least 5 years old. The campers will perform for parents at 11:40 a.m. that day. For more information, contact Shannon Collins at Lakewood at (803) 506-2700.

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Sumter School District will offer many summer programs and camps for area students.

The Lakewood Gators will host a mini-cheerleader camp on Saturday, July 18,

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for students in first through sixth grades from 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 6. Campers will learn from the Lakewood coaching staff as well as players for the 2015 team.

Activities include passing, catching, tackling, running, a tour of facilities and more.

Campers will receive a Gator For A Day T-shirt and lunch.

This is a free event. Register at the Lakewood High School football field ticket booth on June 6 at 8 a.m. For more information, call Brian Jackson, head football coach at Lakewood, (803) 506-2700, extension 7112, or email brian. jackson@sumterschools.net.

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dles and endings will play a considerable role in the development of writing skills.

In addition, students will learn about critiquing the work of others and how to apply this experience to their own writings in revision sessions.

The facilitator, Leah Kiernan, is St. Anne Catholic School’s Teacher of the Year. She has had numerous articles published in various Sumter Item publications and has had 11 cumulative years of experience teaching English language arts, literature and social studies in both the private and public sectors of middle school and high school education.

The $60 writing camp runs from July 20 to July 23 in the Anderson Library conference room. Each session runs from 9 a.m. to noon.

You can call to register a student at (803) 9383793 or (803) 938-3795.

USC Sumter will also offer an SAT/ACT prep class for rising high school juniors and seniors who plan to take the SAT during the fall. The course provides 20 hours of on-campus classroom learning and is led by a professional test prep instructor from USC. The course, which costs $499 (10 percent discount to USC alumni, faculty and staff) runs from July 20-23. Each session runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Anderson Library conference room. To register, contact USC Continuing Education and Conferences at (803) 777-9444, email testprep@mailbox.sc.edu or visit discover.sc.edu.

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Celebrate National Trails Day at Poinsett State Park FROM STAFF REPORTS Always celebrated on the first Saturday of June, this year’s National Trails Day will be held June 6. Events are scheduled in every state and include numerous outdoor activities.

Palmetto Conservation Foundation’s National Trails Day will be held at Poinsett State Park.

Though no events are scheduled for Friday, June 6, camper check-in is held from 5 to 8 p.m. All campers must check in with Palmetto Conservation Foundation staff in the Primitive Camping area. Campers must abide by park regulations. Campers are responsible for meals on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Palmetto Conservation Foundation will provide Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, Saturday campfire s’mores and Sunday breakfast.

All Trails Day participants must check in with Palmetto Conservation Foundation from 8 to 9:45 a.m. on Saturday. Registered participants can choose a hike or mountain biking activity.

A Mountain Bike Equipment Check and Skills Refresher will be held at 9 a.m. Participants must bring their own bikes and equipment. Helmets and closed-toed shoes are required, and gloves are recommended.

• 10 a.m. — Hiking. A Palmetto Conservation leader or Poinsett State Park Ranger will lead guided hikes. Hikers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and comfortable walking/hiking shoes.

Apply bug spray and sun block before hike begins. Bring a small backpack with a full water bottle, prescription medicine, bug spray, sunblock and bandages (just in case). Guides will have first-aid kits.

Option 1, Nature Hike — 1.5 miles/2 hours. Enjoy a slow pace as your guide highlights the natural fauna and native plants and trees.

Option 2, Intermediate Hike — 4 miles/2.5 hours (age 15 and above). Enjoy the diverse ecosystems of Poinsett State Park on this faster-paced guided hike.

Option 3, Family Hike — 2 miles/2 hours. Scout Loop Trail is the perfect family hike.

Pace will be comfortable and allow hikers to pause, learn about and enjoy their surroundings.

• 10 a.m. — Mountain Biking.

Members of Midlands Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association will lead two guided mountain bike rides. Short and long options will be available for riders of different skill levels and experience. Note that park regulations encourage cyclists to yield to hikers. Cyclists should wear appropriate clothing and shoes for riding in the outdoors. Apply bug spray and sunblock before the ride begins. Bring water, prescription medicine, bug spray, sunblock and bandages (just in case).

Guides will have first-aid kits.

Option 1, Short Course — 6.5mile ride for beginner to intermediate riders. Riders will gather in the parking lot, depart on the dirt section of Scout Loop Trail and ride to Whippoorwill Trail. The single-track Whippoorwill Trail follows the contours of Campbell’s Creek and passes through hardwood and pine forest. Where the Whippoor-

will intersects with Splice Trail, a right turn takes riders back to the parking lot. Cyclists will pedal on hardpacked sand and sandy loam.

Pace will depend on group ability and comfort. Bring bike tools for on-trail maintenance if you have them.

Option 2, Long Course — 10mile ride for intermediate to advanced riders. This ride adds about 4 miles to the short course on two trails with some steep elevation changes. Riders on the long course will turn left onto Splice Trail for a short ride to Knot Trail. The singletrack Knot rolls and climbs through hardwood and pine forest, resplendent with lowhanging Spanish moss and delightful vistas of Wateree Swamp and Manchester State Forest. The Knot connects with Coquina Trail for a great downhill run to the dam across Old Levi Mill Lake, then back to the parking lot. These trails are also hard-packed sand and sandy loam. Pace will depend on group ability and comfort.

Bring bike tools for on-trail maintenance if you have them.

All Trails Day registrants are invited to Poinsett Picnic Shelter for lunch provided by Palmetto Conservation Foundation from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Free time will follow from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday night campers are encouraged to set up camp at this time. Palmetto Conservation staff will be available to assist with tent setup. For campers staying over the second night and those not camping, this time is free to enjoy the park.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • 2:30-4 p.m., Orienteering Workshop. “Orienteering” is a competitive game using mapand-compass skills to navigate from point to point in a diverse, unknown terrain at a pace faster than the competition.

Participants in this workshop will learn how to use a map and compass (provided) to find their way. A Poinsett State Park ranger will assist. Orienteering is also a useful skill for off-road travelers and those in careers such as geology, forestry and the military. This activity is ideal for families and all skill levels.

• 2:30-3:30 p.m., Mountain Bike Maintenance Workshop.

A local bike shop will be on site with a portable bike stand and bike tools. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn about bike mechanics and do some hands-on maintenance.

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WHAT TO BRING If you are camping: Tent; Ground tarp for tent; Sleeping Bag; Pillow; Flash light or headlamp; Camp chair/ folding chair; Water bottle; Small backpack (for hikes/ bike rides); Bug spray; Sunscreen; Towels; Binoculars/camera; Clothes/shoes appropriate for the activities you are participating in; Personal items (toothbrush, deodorant, etc.); Bike and helmet if you are participating in the bike rides; and Food — lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday will be provided; however, snacks such as granola bars or trail mix are recommended.

If you are coming for the day on Saturday: Water bottle; Small backpack (for hikes/ bike rides); Bug spray; Sunscreen; Binoculars/camera; Bike and helmet if you are participating in the bike rides; and Snacks — lunch will be provided; however, snacks such as granola bars or trail mix are recommended.

National Trails Day will be celebrated across the country on June 6.

All are welcome. Young riders, especially, are encouraged to learn how to take care of their bikes.

• 2:30-5:30 p.m., Mountain Biking Obstacle Course. This exciting course will challenge your biking skills. You must have your own bike and helmet.

• 2:30-5 p.m., Poinsett State Park activities. The park is an ideal place to enjoy active outdoor recreation. In addition to its many trails, the park offers fishing, canoeing and paddle boarding. All registered Trails Day participants may engage in these activities. Boats can be rented but not fishing equipment. A valid S.C. fishing license is required.

• 4-5 p.m., Snake Demonstration. Ranger Russ will have a “bag full of snakes” for his talk about the slithery reptiles.

Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles, and most species are nonvenomous.

Saturday dinner will be provided by Palmetto Conservation Foundation to all Trails Day registrants from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

light hike will be great fun for the kid in everyone.

Sunday, June 7, ends the weekend with breakfast provided by Palmetto Conservation Foundation from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for all registrants.

Note: The weekend’s events are open to Palmetto Conservation Foundation members only.

To become a member, you can purchase a membership by visiting PCF’s membership page, http://www.palmettoconservation.org/join.asp or by calling (803) 771-0870. Families may register as long as one member of the family is a current PCF member; however, you will still need to fill out a separate registration form for each family member. For additional information, email Mary Roe at mroe@palmettoconservation. org.

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• 7-9 p.m., Community Campfire, Storytelling and S’mores.

Relax around the campfire and listen to Lowcountry storyteller Cora Newcomb share tales that “bring the imagination to life.” A campfire and stories are the perfect ending to an active day.

• 8-9 p.m., Night Hike. What lurks in the woods at night? A Poinsett Park ranger will lead a night hike and point out critters that love the dark and night sounds that will lull campers to sleep. This flash-

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Cost is $85 per camp or $150 for both camps.

We will also have SUMMER INTENSIVES that will meet on WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS from June 17th thru July 23rd.

Classes will be offered in Pre School Combination ages 3-5 (tap, ballet, tumbling) and for ages 6 & up in Jazz, Ballet and Gymnastics. Cost is $90 for 1 class or $150 for 2 classes.

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