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Melissa Hudson, right, visits with LJ, who she used to babysit when she was a teenager. LJ has cerebral palsy, and Hudson’s 3-year-old son, Charlie, has shown developmental delays.

Women bond, help each other with special needs children

From ‘over there’ to here

BY JADE REYNOLDS jade@theitem.com (803)774-1250

The Sumter Item sits down with AFCENT deputy commander A3

Wilson Hall student makes stop-motion film using LEGOs® A5 IN SPORTS

Nancy Gardenhire, right, works to remove the lift from around LJ after maneuvering him to the wheelchair. CarolAnn Paul, back, a member of the life group that gifted Gardenhire the lift, watches.

Fire Ants in 1st USCS baseball sweeps Lancers to grab Region X lead B1

DEATHS, A11 Dorothy Lee Smith Charles Nelson Julie B. James Boyd

Sammie L. Oliver Robert L. Mims Mary B. Williams Dura

WEATHER, A12 COOLIN’ BACK DOWN Not as warm with spotty showers during the day; colder with an evening shower at night.

Two Sumter mothers have bonded over children with developmental disabilities in the 20-plus years they’ve known each other. Nancy Gardenhire’s son, John E. Gardenhire Jr., whom everyone calls “LJ” for “Little John,” has cerebral palsy. “It’s been an interesting journey,” she said. “I wasn’t told about a lot of the services back then. A lot of parents find it frustrating, and there is still not a lot of direction given. You have to get out there and ask. Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.” March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Sumter Item staff nab awards from S.C. Press Association BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 About 400 journalists attended the South Carolina Press Association’s annual meeting and awards event this past weekend where multiple awards were presented to reporters, photographers, designers and columnists for their recent work with multiple South Carolina publications. The three-day event was hosted by SCPA and took place at the Hilton Columbia Center. To celebrate the dedication and hard work of South Carolina journalists and their contri-

butions to the news/media industry, the SCPA scheduled a number of events from March 21 to 23, including roundtable discussions, receptions, luncheons and dinners. Among those awarded this weekend, The Sumter Item was one of many, bringing in 11 awards in several categories including spot news reporting, business reporting, inside page design and sports feature story. Staff members awarded are Braden Bunch, Jade Reynolds, Bristow Marchant, Justin Driggers, Jessica Stephens, Rob Cottingham, Dennis Brunson, Melanie Smith

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as well as Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Melissa Hudson’s son, Charlie, has shown developmental delays after being born prematurely weighing less than 2 pounds. “My husband’s wedding band could go all the way up his arm,” she said. “He’s our little miracle. He’s had heart surgery and some hearing loss. As far as development, Charlie didn’t walk or crawl right up until his second birthday, and his fine motor skills still need work.” She learned about BabyNet — the S.C. system of early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities

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Scouts host Third Annual Benefit BBQ BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 For the past few days, 13 teams have been participating in a passionate and intense cook off in the Third Annual Benefit BBQ where members of the South Carolina Barbeque Association have been sacrificing their heightened taste buds and barbeque expertise to judge and award the best porkmeister. The weekend festivities were organized by the Boy Scouts of the Henry Shelor District. The two-day event began with the Wing Ding Friday night where 12 teams competed for the prize and team Bold Branch BBQ Boys took home first place. The eating and celebrating of all delicious meats slathered in sauce continued through the night and early morning hours on Saturday as the teams prepared their best pulled pork BBQ for the SCBA judges. Program Director Emil Wodicka said each team had a member stay up through the night as they properly cooked

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Hillcrest hosts Relay For Life basketball tournament

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Sumter school board to meet at regular time The Sumter School District will have its regular meeting at the district office located at 1345 Wilson Hall Road. Open session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, and board members along with Superintendent Dr. Frank Baker are scheduled to go into executive session after board communications to discuss individual student discipline matters and personnel reports. According to the agenda, Baker will discuss various topics during his superintendent’s report including Early Head Start grant application for fiscal year 2014, EHS community assessment update 2012 and the EHS monthly governance report.

County council to vote on land sale Tuesday Sumter County Council is set to vote on the sale of county property at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council must approve putting the six parcels of land up for auction by passing an ordinance through three readings and a public hearing. The land was previously donated to the county and will be sold on GovDeals.com Also on the agenda for Tuesday is a public hearing on an ordinance to clarify the definition of a “public street” when it requires county maintenance. Second readings are also scheduled on a $2.5 million bond issue and the creation of “The Link” economic development alliance between Sumter and Lee counties. Council meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the county administration building, 13 E. Canal St. The fiscal, tax and property committee will meet in executive session at 4:30 p.m.

WAGS Radio celebrates 60 years of broadcasting WAGS Radio will be celebrating 60 years of broadcasting at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Lyric on Main Street in downtown Bishopville. Ann Rochelle will emcee the program which will feature many WAGS alumni. WAGS went on the air Feb. 26, 1954, and is still going strong today. Through the years, the station changed hands several times and many air personalities have graced its airwaves. Among those expected to attend the event on Saturday are Calbert Johnson, Cecil Bowers, Bill Huggins, Grady Brown, Ann Rochelle, Randy Burns, Bill Johnson, Yancy Green, Bruce Snipes, Carl Watts, Retta Tindal, Marion Farmer, members of Emory Bedenbaugh’s family, Harold Bledsoe and the present owner of WAGS, Jim Jenkins. Plenty of live gospel music will be provided by the Praisemen quartet and the Cedar Creek quartet. Millie Scott, owner of the Lyric, will be selling spaghetti plates for $6 starting at 5 p.m. The event is open to the public but seating is limited.

BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The Hillcrest Wildcats hosted one of its main events for the school’s Relay For Life team’s efforts to raise money for American Cancer Society. On Saturday, various community members, parents and even some of Hillcrest staff members formed basketball teams to play in the school’s Battle on the Hill: Ballin’ for a Cure event Saturday. Wildcats Relay for Life Team Captain Sheila Ragin Choice said the school raised $2,500 in 2013 and they hope to raise $3,000 this year after hosting Saturday’s event and a number of smaller events including dress down day for students and faculty and school dances. Before Saturday’s tournament, the school had already raised $500 for their team. Hillcrest students involved in school clubs and organizations were encouraged to attend Saturday’s event to help support the Wildcats Relay for Life Team raise money for a good cause. Each team paid an entry fee of $175 to participate in the tournament, organized by Hillcrest graduate Tee Morant. Over the years, Morant has organized a number of events for Hillcrest and Crestwood — his alma maters. “Tee is homegrown,” Ragin Choice said jokingly. “He organizes these events to give back to the schools and to the community.” Students, parents and faculty and staff attended Saturday’s event as volunteers. Local law enforcement and

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Community members, friends and supporters created teams to play in the first Hillcrest Middle School Ballin’ for a Cure basketball tournament Saturday, March 22. The Wildcats Relay for Life Team plans to make it an annual event to raise money to contribute to the American Cancer Society each year. referees also volunteered their time during the tournament. Principal Tarsha Staggers said students are encouraged to be a part of at least one club or organization and are urged to give back. “It’s important for Hillcrest students to be a part of this. Students need to learn how to give back to the community and volunteer their time,” Staggers said. This was the first year for

the basketball tournament and Morant and Ragin Choice said they hope to make the competition an annual event and get even more people involved. Morant said they got the word out about the tournament via word of mouth and flyers. In the future, they plan to change the schedule of the tournament so it won’t coincide with church league and AAU tournaments which will

hopefully encourage more teams to participate. Besides the registration fee for each team to play, Hillcrest charged admission for the event and sold food and drinks. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. For more information about joining the Wildcats Relay For Life or donating to the team’s efforts, visit the team’s webpage at www.relayforlife.org/sumtersc.

Forum encourages local scholarship program BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 The Sumter Teacher Forum is still encouraging the community and local businesses to help them raise funds for their first efforts in providing a scholarship for high school students interested in studying education in college. Chairman Trevor Ivey recently said the organization has raised nearly $5,000 so far with 13 schools participating in the fundraiser. Teacher Forum has a goal to raise $10,000 and hopes to award five $1,000 and two $2,500 scholarships to students in the area who are IVEY interested in pursuing an education degree. The organization is urging community members to help raise money to fund the education of potential future teachers. The participating schools have been working hard with different events including spaghetti dinners, raffles and school dances to raise the money for the scholarship funds. ”Our teacher-led group has organized and implemented the inaugural Teacher Forum Scholarship Fund,” Ivey wrote in a letter sent out to various community members, parents and supporters to urge them to contribute. “We are inviting you — a friend of the

Sumter Teacher Forum — to support this exceptional opportunity to recruit local talent into the teaching profession, strengthening the quality of public education for all children of Sumter County.” Ivey has made arrangements with guidance counselors at area high schools to discuss marketing for the scholarship so parents and students can know about the available funds for those interested in studying education and becoming teachers. Students who apply must be interested in majoring in education and attending a South Carolina university or college. As of Saturday, the organization had still not received contributions from local businesses but they have received donations from a number of prominent community members ranging from $20-$150. ”Sumter County teachers alone have raised $4,000, and we are challenging community businesses & churches and other influential members of the community to make a tax-deductible donation in our last two week stretch to meet the goal of $10,000,” Ivey said. “Of course, if we raise any additional funds, that means we will be able to award additional scholarships.” There is still more than a week left to apply for the scholarship as the deadline to put in an application is March 31. Applications can be found online at the school district’s website. Students

should submit applications to Shelly Galloway, Sumter School District Liaison, by March 31. After teacher forum members narrow down the finalists to about 20 applicants, the organization will conduct interviews. Ivey and other members of the Sumter Teacher Forum are encouraging local supporters, business owners and political leaders to donate to the scholarship fund so they can award future Sumter educators. Hundreds of donation letters have been mailed by teacher leaders with Teacher Forum and they are awaiting response from local businesses, Ivey said. Donations to support the scholarship fund can be mailed to SSD Teacher Forum Scholarship Fund, ATTN: Shelly Galloway, Sumter School District, 1345 Wilson Road, Sumter, SC 29154. According to the website, the Sumter Teacher Forum’s purpose is to recognize the district and campus Teacher of the Year, give teachers a voice, and develop teacher leadership. This year, the members have been focusing on advocacy, and as a part of that initiative more than 20 members recently traveled Columbia to meet with local representatives and Gov. Nikki Haley to discuss education in South Carolina. Anyone with questions about the Teacher Forum Scholarship Fund, can email Trevor Ivey at trevor.ivey@sumterschools.net or call (803) 316-7849.

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AFCENT deputy commander brings urgency of war to home front BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com (803) 774-1272 After 12-and-a-half years, America is a war-weary country. In the civilian world, you might even forget that 60,000 Americans are still serving in Afghanistan. That’s why Brig. Gen. John Dolan is dedicated to keeping the focus on those in harm’s way. The war isn’t far off for the new assistant deputy commander at Air Forces Central Command. Dolan took up his post at Shaw Air Force Base in January after serving a year at Kandahar NATO Airfield with the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing. Even now, he feels intimately connected to events overseas. “The 20th (Fighter Wing) is directly tied to the Middle East, so AFCENT staff have to make sure they’re ready to deploy at any moment,” Dolan said in his Shaw office. “We all carry ‘mobility folders’ if we’re called to go down range.” The division between the home front and “down range” is even built into the command’s structure, with staff split between one headquarters in Sumter and another in the Middle East. “Gen. (John) Hesterman has two deputies,” he said. “My job is here at AFCENT Shaw and the 1,100 people here, and we run things between here and Al Udeid (Air Base in Qatar).” A Colorado native, Dolan has 28 years of Air Force experience dating back to his ROTC days. He and wife, Nancy, have two sons at Virginia Tech. He’s visited Shaw on “temporary duty” in the past, but this winter has been their first time stationed permanently in Sumter. “These two ice storms were not in the brochure,” he said.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH HERE AT SHAW? Our job here is to make sure our bases not just in

YOU’RE A COMMAND PILOT WITH MORE THAN 4,000 FLYING HOURS. HOW DOES THAT HELP YOU NOW THAT YOU’RE ON THE GROUND? I flew 220 combat sorties, so just combat hours is about a quarter of my time (in the air). I wish I was still flying an F-16. I see them out the window here, and I just want to climb in. I can immediately know what the pilot’s needs are in all the different situations that may come up, and I know you don’t need F-16s in every situation. (When it comes to Shaw’s preferred fighter, Dolan is what the military calls an SMA, a ‘subject matter expert’). It helps that I flew in Kandahar. When you command a flying unit, you fly. That kept me connected to the procedures you need to know down range.

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Brig. Gen. John Dolan sits in his office at Shaw Air Force Base. The new deputy commander for the U.S. headquarters of Air Forces Central Command, Dolan recently returned stateside from a year at Kandahar Airfield and wants to maintain a wartime sense of urgency among those under his command. Afghanistan but all over the Gulf region have what they need to get the job done. There’s a tyranny of distance between our staff and the war. My job is to make sure they have the right sense of urgency. When they need something over there, they need it yesterday. If they call and say ‘we need fuel’ or ‘we need people,’ time is not on our side. Coming from Kandahar, I want to bring that philosophy to our staff that this is who we are and this is what we do. We provide the resources to set them up for success.

HOW DOES YOUR EXPERIENCE IN KANDAHAR SHAPE HOW YOU DO THIS JOB? In Kandahar, I wore two hats. With one hat, I was a NATO base commander, and with the other, I was wing

commander of the 451st ... our other tenants on base included the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, the U.K., the Dutch, plus 8,000 U.S. Army personnel and an Afghan air wing. (Kandahar is also a central hub for its theater of operations, hosting a variety of aircraft from 17 allied nations). We had 350 aircraft stationed there at any one time, and a movement about every three minutes, 24/7. In my time there, we lost five airmen and one Slovakian soldier. That’s the reality of conflict, and I bring those experiences back with me. It also gives me a sense of what an airman needs over there. I know that some things are important, and some things are not important. I also spent a year in Iraq at Joint Base Balad before it closed down, and that experience is a big reason I got this position, too.

YOU ALSO SPENT EIGHT YEARS AT THE PENTAGON, WHERE YOU WERE THE AIR FORCE’S DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE LIAISON. Every service has an office legislators can call. So if someone on Capitol Hill has any inquiry about the Air Force, they would call our office, and we could find the answer for them. When we had co-dels (congressional delegations) that wanted to go out and visit Afghanistan, we would plan it and escort them on the trip. So if Lindsey Graham wants to go to Kabul, he would call us. The people you see them taking along would be someone from our office in civilian clothes.

WHAT’S KEEPING YOU BUSY NOW THAT YOU’RE HERE? The (Afghan presidential) election is scheduled for the 5th of April, so that requires a lot of ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance). There’s a big requirement right now for constant surveillance of cities and voting places to prevent terrorist aggression against the Afghan people. At the same time,

we’re drawing down. Operation Enduring Freedom ends on Dec. 31 (and there’s currently no agreement on what, if anything, will replace it). A lot of people don’t understand that we have a mission to do until then, but right now, our ticket says we’re going home on that date. The Army is closing down its forward operating bases, and all that equipment we have to bring home by land, sea or air. The vehicles at the forward operating bases are almost all Army, but no matter what service you’re in, they all came in on an Air Force plane. We’re also tasked with maintaining peace in the Gulf region for our allies in the Gulf states in the Strait of Hormuz (the opening between the Arabian peninsula and Iran, through which much of the world’s petroleum is shipped). Syria is another place where we have to be prepared for any type of thing the president might ask us to do. So there’s plenty of job security here.

OTHER THAN THAT, HOW DO YOU LIKE SUMTER? From the minute we arrived on base, we’ve been impressed with the hospitality here. We were met with open arms. Sumter is a very pro-military community, and it’s always nice to be wanted. To have a host community that truly appreciates service is something special. That’s not the case everywhere. Nancy and I can’t say enough about it. The people here are what really makes it a great job. We have 400 to 500 civilians working at Shaw. Many of them are retired military and have been here for years. They’re the unsung heroes. We’re rentals, we’re here for a little while, but without them Shaw would shut down. They provide a lot of the history here. If one of us has an idea, they can say “they tried that nine years ago, and it didn’t work out so good.” That’s good to know.

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CenteringPregnancy group reunites

Several women who bonded during the CenteringPregnancy program reunited at Sumter OB/GYN at Tuomey Regional Medical Center to meet each otherâ€™s babies and share their experiences as new mothers. The CenteringPregnancy program, a component of the South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative, was established to empower soon-to-be mothers to become more involved in their own health care by acquiring the confidence and skills to care for themselves and their babies. Participants meet with their doctors and other participants on a regular basis, learning the programâ€™s three major component: assessment, education and support. The program is funded by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the March of Dimes. PHOTOS BY TYLER SIMPSON / THE SUMTER ITEM

Oregon dismays medical pot shops with munchies ban SALEM, Ore. (AP) â€” Hash brownies, space cakes and other pot-laced munchies wonâ€™t be among the items allowed at Oregon medical marijuana dispensaries, state officials said, and thatâ€™s drawn criticism from pot-shop advocates. The Oregon Health Authority released draft rules late Wednesday for medical-pot dispensaries to follow when they open as early as next week under a new law. Although medical marijuana will be available at the dispensaries, the agency wants to ban sweets containing the drug because they could be attractive to young people. But dispensary advocates said patients who take the drug orally need the sweetened pot products. They say a little sugar helps the bitter medicine

Restaurant chain raising funds for camp Golden Corral restaurants will be participating in a fundraising campaign to benefit Camp Corral, a free summer camp for military children with priority given to wounded, disabled or fallen military families. According to a recent news release, the campaign began in March and will continue through May 31 in all Golden Corral restaurant locations. Camp Corral is a non-profit 501-C3 organization that raises funds to send military children to summer camp. Donations to Camp Corral are 100 percent tax deductible and proceeds go directly to the children participating in summer camp. The weeklong camp will provide opportunities for canoeing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, archery, a ropes challenge course, crafts and exploring nature trails and other experiences. The Sumter Golden Corral is inviting people to participate in helping the restaurant provide the opportunity for military children to participate. The cost to send one child to Camp Corral is $500 but all contributions are gratefully accepted to help the cause. The Sumter location hopes to receive help from the community and local businesses and companies the opportunity to join them in helping send more than 2,600 children to Camp Corral for the summer. There are multiple summer camp locations across the U.S. and parents may register their children at www.campcorral.org. Parents will only be responsible for transportation to and from Camp Corral. Those interested in donating, can make checks payable to â€œCamp Corralâ€? and can be mailed to Golden Corral, 2385 Walmart Blvd., Sumter, SC 29150. The Camp Corral Federal Tax Identification Number is 453555807. You can reach Sumter Golden Corralâ€™s Todd Kachel at (803) 905-4411.

go down. â€œIt just stinks,â€? said Gary Stevenson of Portland. Stevenson, who has cancer, said he prefers to take the marijuana in food because itâ€™s more potent and longer-lasting. As a member of the group Oreginfused Kitchen, he also makes and distributes the types of potinfused foods that would be banned at dispensaries. He said he doesnâ€™t want to go

underground. â€œIâ€™m striving for legitimacy,â€? Stevenson said. The regulations are designed to implement the bill SB 1531, which the Legislature passed earlier this month and Gov. John Kitzhaber signed into law on Wednesday. The law allows local governments to block medical marijuana stores in their communities until May 2015. It also lets the health agency set rules requiring

child-safe packaging and prohibiting products that it determines could be appealing to children. Scott Grenfell, general manager of an already existing dispensary, said he has no problem with that part of the new rules. But Grenfell called â€œstunningâ€? the proposed rule that would ban from dispensaries all marijuana-infused products

in the form of â€œcake-like products, cookies, candy or gum, or that otherwise may be attractive to minors because of its shape, color or taste.â€? Edible products are â€œa good chunkâ€? of his business, and some patients can only take marijuana in edible form, he said. Grenfell has applied for a license for his dispensary under the new law but has not yet received a reply.

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The tales of Ogel County Student creates stop-motion animation project with LEGO® BY RAYTEVIA EVANS revans@theitem.com (803) 774-1214 Wilson Hall sophomore Jalissia Haynes and a group of her classmates and friends have spent most of their spring semester engrossed in a fictional world of their own creation where He Roe is the main character fighting off goons in Ogel County. Their reasons for losing themselves in ridiculous plotlines of their own making? Well, any time you can take a school project and add playing and/or experimenting with LEGOs®, you should always go for it. The small group of students put in hours of work to put together a storyline, shoot photos and do voiceovers for a project assigned for Haynes’ photography class at the beginning of the semester. After multiple attempts at different ideas to create stop-motion animation as the assignment required, Haynes was inspired by the recent LEGO® feature film and decided to create a short film. “This took an insane amount of time, and where I ended it, I felt like it was good, and it was a fun experience,” Haynes said. Mary Ann Reames, art and photography instructor at Wilson Hall, said Haynes really got into the project, took it seriously and had a lot of fun with it while also meeting the requirements for the assignment. In her efforts to complete the project and be satisfied with the result,

Wilson Hall junior Mackenzie Lecher helps find LEGO® pieces to help friend and classmate Jalissia Haynes with her project. Haynes said Lecher helped with naming the main characters in the story, participated as a voice actor and took on the role of creative director.

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Wilson Hall sophomore Jalissia Haynes uses LEGOs® to make a stop-motion animation project for her photography class. She took hundreds of photos, came up with a story line and recruited classmates and friends to help execute her short film. While working on her project, right, Wilson Hall sophomore Jalissia receives support from her friends and classmates, including juniors Mackenzie Lecher, Taylor Hall and Sarena Clifton. Haynes said she worked on the project throughout study hall and after school from the time students received the assignment at the beginning of the school year. “With this project, they applied some things they learned last fall. They were given worksheets to help with planning it and coming up with everything. It took weeks,” Reames said. “Jalissia took her idea and the project very seriously and was committed to it.” While she and her friends built Ogel County out of LEGOs® provided by the school’s library and came

up with a storyline that involved a kidnapping and a love triangle, other students in study hall became increasingly curious, especially when Haynes and her team began the voice-acting segment of their project. “They asked what we were doing, and then we did the different voices for the characters, so there was a lot of screaming,” Haynes recalled with a laugh. Reames said she assigned the stopmotion animation project to students in Photography II so they could apply some of the things they

learned in the first photography course in the fall, such as taking still photos for a movie project using Windows Live Moviemaker. For this project, Haynes and her friends set up multiple Ogel County locations — including a jail and a “McRonald’s” — and took hundreds of photos before adding the voices and presenting the finished product. The first installment of Haynes’ stop-motion animation is a bit of a cliffhanger, so in the future, she said, there may be more installments in the adventures of He Roe and the villains of Ogel County.

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BENEFIT BBQ FROM PAGE A1 the meat to perfection in preparation for the competition. SCBA Marshalls and judges Harold Chandler and Ed Dauginas said the teams turned in their finished product by 10 a.m. Saturday morning and waited in anticipation as they judged the dishes and went through a rigorous judging process before announcing winners around 1:30 p.m. There are quite a few rules to judging a pulled pork barbecue contest, said Dauginas. They try to make the judging as fair as possible at each cook off. Basically, the teams had to have in their pulled pork entries by 10 a.m. Saturday when they placed the finished product on a table. The teams receive a ticket when their dishes are placed on the table and half of the ticket goes on the box of pulled pork and the team keeps the other half. The ticket only has a number with no one’s name or indication of which team submitted the food. A runner takes the entry, and presents it to the judges at three different tables which all have a table captain. Using a barbecue judge sheet, the judges taste each team’s entry making notes and rating the entry based on appearance, aroma, tenderness, texture and taste. The judge sheets are then entered into a computer system which determines the winner. The whole process is called double blind judging, explained Chandler and Dauginas. Teams travel from all across the state to participate in these competitions in hopes of having a high enough score to be chosen by SCBA to compete to be the best in the state. Some of Saturday’s teams traveled from Darlington, Rock Hill and others only traveled a few miles from Shaw AFB and other parts of the Sumter area. ”These folks start at four in the afternoon and stay up all night, and it’s better than anything you’ll find in any restaurant because they watch over it and give it a lot of time and attention,” Dauginas explained. “You want to be able to taste the meat, the smoke and the sauce. There can’t be overpowering over one or the other.” While the teams waited for the judges, they provided samples of their barbecue and sold ribs for the crowd at Saturday’s event at the Sumter Fairgrounds. Wodicka said they served about 3,000 wings during Friday’s Wing Ding and cooked about 1,000 pounds of pork for Sat-

PARTICIPATING TEAMS 1. Rollin’ Smoke 2. All Smoked Up — 1st place in pulled pork BBQ, 2nd place in BBQ ribs 3. Up in Smoke 4. Off the Road BBQ 5. Big Butts BBQ Gang — 4th place in pulled pork BBQ 6. All Butt “Shot” 7. Monkey Bottom 8. Backwoods Bar-B-Que 9. East Coast Smoke 10. M.R. Bigguns BBQ 11. Papa Cecil’s Bar-B-Que Pitmasters — 3rd place in pulled pork BBQ 12. Doko Smoke - 2nd place in pulled pork BBQ 13. Bold Branch BBQ Boys — 1st place in Friday’s wing Ding,1st place in BBQ ribs

urday’s cook off. To show support, Lakeside Pullers were also at the fairgrounds Saturday for a car show and displaying tractors. Midlands Jeepers and Snowie were also in attendance to show support for the Boy Scouts. This weekend’s events had 17 sponsors including Sumter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, SAFE Federal Credit Union, Piggly Wiggly, Doctor Clay Lowder Colonial Family Practice and others.

Tony Crout of Doko Smoke serves up some of the pulled pork BBQ the team entered into the competition at the Third Annual Benefit BBQ for Boy Scouts. Doko Smoke took home second place in the competition at the Sumter Fairground Saturday. All Butt “Shot” was one of 13 cook teams that entered the pulled pork competition on Saturday. PHOTOS BY RAYTEVIA EVANS / THE SUMTER ITEM

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‘Songs from the Harp’ concert benefits healing music program BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com (803) 774-1221 It’s not just angels who play harps, although you might hear the argument that members of the Sounds of Grace are all angels. Consider the way harpist Kipper Ackerman, founder of the nonprofit group, and some of her students share their talent, and you’ll likely agree. Ackerman plays often for patients at venues such as Tuomey Regional Medical Center, senior living facilities, the S.C. Oncology Association in the infusion room, and in April, she’ll begin playing at the hospital in Kershaw County. “I think playing at Tuomey is what I find most fulfilling,” Ackerman said. “It can be very emotional, but I’ve seen music comfort both patients and families.” On Thursday, she’ll be playing at the Sumter Opera House with several other local musicians, including the Kingsbury Elementary School Harp Ensemble. Ackerman said not to expect to hear just the traditional harp repertoire — pieces like “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desir-

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Sixteen-year-old Kimberly Windham, front, plays at Hospice House of Florence with her teacher, Kipper Ackerman, the founder of Sounds of Grace. The Songs from the Harp concert will benefit the group. ing,” “Fur Elise” and “Ode to Joy,” for example — but also some contemporary music. “We’ll play a variety,” she

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said, “some classical, some sacred, but you’ll also hear Guns and Roses’ ‘Sweet Child

of Mine’ with drums and harp, Carol King’s ‘You’ve Got a Friend,’ some Beatles songs and a couple of Randy Newman songs.” She laughed. “A 5-foot harpist needs to play ‘Short People,’” she said. Ackerman also said not to expect to hear harps alone. “Several talented musicians from the community will join us,” she said. The ensemble comprises David Shoemaker on drums, Jon Hopkins on trumpet, Christi Brownlow on violin, Kevin Jarvis on guitar, Michael Baier on cello and Curt Ackerman on guitar. They’ll be playing with the harpists, Ackerman said. Also on the program is Kingsbury’s rendition of the “Cup Song” from the movie “Pitch Perfect.” “We’ve got about 14 students at Kingsbury who are studying harp,” Ackerman said. “This program came about through Michelle Blassengale, who teaches music there. She dreamed up the idea of starting a harp ensemble, called me, and we got started.” The students, who are in the fourth and fifth grades, have

SONGS FROM THE HARP Benefit for Sounds of Grace WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. WEBSITE: http://www.sumtersc.gov/ sumter-opera-house.aspx PHONE: (803) 436-2616 TICKETS: $20 box, orchestra; $15 balcony

been very enthusiastic and dedicated, she said, and she is looking forward to their public performance Thursday at the Opera House. Ackerman also teaches private harp lessons. Her students range in age from 9 to 64. Funds raised by the 7 p.m. Songs from the Harp concert will benefit the Sounds of Grace, a nonprofit organization whose stated mission “is to bring peace and healing through music by placing musicians in health care and hospice facilities and classrooms for children with special needs.” Reach Ackerman at (803) 491-5514.

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PRESS AWARDS FROM PAGE A1 and Graham Osteen. The Sumter Item’s new multimedia editor Matt Walsh was also recognized this weekend for his work with The Index-Journal in Greenwood. Walsh received more than 20 awards for his photography, video and online news accomplishments. Part of the SCPA mission is to promote the welfare of the newspaper profession and to elevate its standards. The organization is invested in providing several services to South Carolina newspapers including lobbying, legal/ FOI representation and workshops. This weekend’s SCPA meeting and awards presentation included multiple sponsors including Athlon Media Group, Florida Sun Printing, Media Span, Town News, SCE&G and Municipal Association of South Carolina.

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Morrey Thomas, publisher for Darlington’s News and Press, was recently elected president of the South Carolina Press Association, according to a news release. Thomas will take the position of outgoing president Jack Osteen of Osteen Publishing Co. and The Sumter Item. Senior News Editor Braden Bunch was also elected to serve a two-year term on the Executive Committee for the organization.

Morrey Thomas, incoming president of the South Carolina Press Association, presents Jack Osteen a plaque honoring him for his service as SCPA president for the past year. PHOTO PROVIDED

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Nancy Gardenhire, right, slides her son, LJ, off the couch. He has cerebral palsy. as her churchâ€™s life group gave her a lift for LJ this past Christmas. It costs $1,200 to $1,300. â€œItâ€™s where you see Jesusâ€™ love,â€? Gardenhire said. â€œThey were doing this all behind my back. I had not been able to attend class for six to eight months because I could not find care on Sundays. Itâ€™s been a life saver, (and) he loves it. LJ really enjoys it.â€? While a personal care aide does come to her home for several hours a week, and LJ goes to a day program for a number of hours per day, the single mother is still the main caregiver at home. This means shifting LJâ€™s 165 to 170 pounds from place to place, and LJ is no longer able to give her any kind of help moving himself. She had applied for federal assistance for a lift in June last year and received a denial in October. â€œNancy has truly been a blessing to us,â€? said CarolAnn Paul, a member of the life group who researched the lift. â€œHer testimony of the commitment of sacrificial service and love to LJ is truly such a model for us. Sheâ€™d shared with us the various medical situations they were going through, and weâ€™d been praying regularly.â€?

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and development delays, as well as their families, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act â€” at the hospital, but was hesitant of the label it might have placed on her child. She signed up later and worked with the early interventionists, but most of that assistance ended when Charlie turned 3. She thought all the paperwork had been signed and taken care of in October to get Charlie into the next appropriate program for his level of development, and she is still waiting on a response come March. â€œYou need a Ph.D. to understand these waivers,â€? Hudson said. â€œItâ€™s a 50-page packet. People that made these laws and guidelines were never in contact with parents of children or adults with disabilities. They are not aware of what it takes to care for someone with special needs, or parents would not have to jump through all these hoops.â€? Gardenhire cautioned her that it will only get more difficult as Charlie ages. Hudson first met the Gardenhires when she was 13 and LJ was 2-and-a-half. Gardenhire was pushing her son around the neighborhood they all lived in at the time, and Hudson offered to baby sit. â€œGod was preparing you a little with LJ,â€? Gardenhire said. Hudson agreed. â€œI always knew it was rough, but I never knew it was this rough,â€? said the now 38-year-old. â€œI would be a basket case if I wasnâ€™t somewhat aware of how the situation could be.â€? The two mothers share information about navigating federal assistance as well as how to connect with nonprofits such as Family Connections South Carolina, a statewide organization that links families of children with special healthcare needs, disabilities or chronic illnesses with resources, support and education. â€œI want to share how Iâ€™ve been blessed through this whole journey bringing him up,â€? Gardenhire said. â€œSo many people Iâ€™ve come in contact with because of LJ. Theyâ€™ve opened their hearts, and I didnâ€™t even have to ask. Those I had to ask â€” like Medicaid â€” have been like pulling teeth.â€? The blessings keep coming

Though they understand there is not a â€œbottomless poolâ€? of money, group members were shocked she didnâ€™t get the waiver for the lift. â€œIt just blew us away,â€? Paul said. â€œIf anything happens to Nancy, what will happen to LJ? She could submit another request, but she canâ€™t wait another five months. So our life group at Alice Drive (Baptist Church) decided we wanted to do something for Nancy.â€? She also went to Garden-

hireâ€™s home to help set it up and test it out. Gardenhire would like to see more churches offering programs for special needs individuals at all age levels. â€œThere is still a long way to go in the faith community, but itâ€™s a great place to start building awareness and supporting those families,â€? Paul said. Sheâ€™d also like to see one resource agency. â€œKnowing Nancy as long as

I have and seeing her frustration with the lack of coordinated services, an index is what we need,â€? Paul said. â€œA coordinated, community list that people can access.â€? Hudson agreed. â€œIâ€™ve been telling Nancy, there are a lot of different assistance programs, but you have to dig for them,â€? she said. â€œThey donâ€™t tell each other about each other. The system needs to be revamped.â€?

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

THE SUMTER ITEM H.D. Osteen 1904-1987 The Item

Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Item Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Graham Osteen Co-President Kyle Osteen Co-President Jack Osteen Editor and Publisher Larry Miller CEO Braden Bunch Senior News Editor

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1950s more important era than bad rap implies This column first appeared on March 8, 1989. Reach Hubert D. Osteen at hubert@theitem.com.

he decade of the 1950s has always received a bad rap. Many social observers have declared that it was an era when nothing happened, when those of us who grew up in that time were apathetic and uninvolved. What really happened in the ’50s always became clearer every time the Edmunds High School Class Hubert D. of 1955 held a Osteen Jr. reunion. They would remind us of the way we were. My children and others their age look upon the ’50s as a missing link in comparison with the other decades when all sorts of significant things supposedly happened. I beg to differ. While it seemed to be slower, more casual and considerably less turbulent than the ’60s, the ’50s had some distinction, both here in Sumter and throughout the nation. For example, if you think to-

day’s kids dress outrageously, there was also no lack of originality in the sartorial style of the ’50s, namely the peg pants with welt seams and pistol flaps many of us affected, with Clem Bryan’s men’s store on North Main Street the haberdasher of choice. Sure, a lot of the youngsters of the ’50s wore crew cuts, but there were plenty of “greasers” who oiled down their locks into “ducktails” and donned blue jeans. However, that crowd was considered “tacky” and out of touch with real style. As for dating habits, we frequented the drive-in theater — boy, did we frequent it. Today the Sky-Vue Drive-In, once located on Broad Street, no longer exists. Another dating custom was to park, with a female companion, on one of the lonely roads around the airport, which was situated then on Guignard Drive where USC Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College now are. Then, as now, we danced to the Shag, enjoying the music of the Drifters, the Platters, the Five Satins, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and, of course, the incomparable Elvis Presley, who made his debut on the musical scene in 1955. Elvis was a child of the ’50s; today he’s lionized as

COMMENTARY “The King.” (I actually saw him in two live concerts, the first in Charleston when he introduced the immortal “Hound Dog.”) Did the kids of the ’50s drink? I would be less than honest if I did not answer in the affirmative, but we at least opened our beer cans in style, with “church keys” instead of the sissified pop-tops of today. I had a couple of friends who drank enormous quantities of beer. Those who think women’s libbers didn’t surface until the ’70s are sadly in error. The girls of the ’50s weren’t all shrinking violets. One I knew occasionally smoked cigars and also expressed herself more dramatically when she lifted up and quaffed a spiked punch bowl at her debutante ball. Still another would perform “The Dance of the Seven Veils” at social functions. The beach, then as now, was a summer playground where the young crowd gathered to soak up the sun, the suds and the night life. Pawleys Island had a popular pavilion — later destroyed by fire — that attracted a lively crowd. There were many fights at the pavilion, followed by swift incarcer-

ation of the perpetrators in the Georgetown County Jail which, I am told, was a true Black Hole of Calcutta filled with a multitude of winos, degenerates, tattooed men and wild-eyed vagrants with nervous tics. Not all of us had cars but those who did were very popular. Large numbers of my contemporaries would pile into an available one and, for diversion, “cut the drag” down Main Street at night. Broad Street got plenty of play as well, with Big Jim’s and Cole’s, both drive-ins at the time, being popular gathering spots. Drugs were not the problem then among teenagers that they are today. The only awareness we had of drugs would be when a New York musician’s name would show up in the papers after having been arrested for smoking “reefers” at a party. Grass, to us, was what was planted on our lawns. In some ways it was a benign era, when the pace seemed slower. But consider the fact that during the ’50s rock music came of age, as did television; Jackie Robinson broke the color line in professional sports while Mickey Mantle became a national hero; Elvis emerged; Sen. Joseph McCarthy gave a new

definition to “witch hunt;” sex came out of the closet with the publication of Dr. Alfred Kinsey’s “Sexual Behavior in the Human Female;” Marilyn Monroe redefined “blonde bombshell;” the panty raid was invented at the University of Michigan while at Yale a riot erupted after a Good Humor man and an ice cream vendor known as Humpty Dumpty began fighting over a parking space, and at Harvard students clashed with police when they tried to break up a rally called to nominate Pogo for president of the United States; “The Catcher in the Rye” was published, as were the first in a series of James Bond novels by author Ian Fleming, plus “Peyton Place;” was a best-seller and, oh yes, Dwight Eisenhower was president, and he gave us a 1.5 percent annual inflation rate and a balanced federal budget — America liked Ike, and itself. It would be a mistake to drown in a sea of nostalgia, but there was a comfortableness about the ’50s that made the going good for most of us. We had fun, we felt safe and secure, and we enjoyed our rites of passage through a remarkable, transformative, and very important era in Sumter and American life.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR No place better to be for spring than in Sumter, S.C. Spring will soon be in full bloom and there just can’t be any better place to be than in Sumter. I am so thankful I moved here from the Midwest with my husband more than 45 years ago. Sumter has so much to offer and over the years I have been involved in various community projects and events. One of my favorites is the Friends of the Library, a support group for the Sumter County Library. The Friends group provides financial support for the many activities and projects of the library. I encourage you to become a member of the Friends of the Library, or run in the Forrest Ray 5K in September, or work,

donate or buy books at our annual Used Book Sale in November. Funds for the library have been cut locally by 20 percent since 2007 when the library was renovated. We have a beautiful facility with increased participation but less funds for operating expenses. The Friends of the Library is sponsoring the upcoming Afternoon With Grainger McKoy on Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Mr. McKoy is a Sumter native who will enlighten us on his art and the creative process. Please consider joining us for this free and open to the public event at the main library and don’t forget how many wonderful things Sumter has to offer. ANNETTE DOYLE Sumter

Greatest Sumter Basketballers back in action for March Madness

t’s March. It’s Madness, and it’s time for the annual spring ritual known as “The Greatest Sumter Basketballers To Ever Strut the Earth — Men and Women.” The men’s list starts this season with the nomination of Art Abbott, whose true legend is secure with a picture on the wall in J.O.’Grady’s Restaurant in downtown Sumter, next to the Rotary square at the corner of Main and Liberty. The nomination comes from his older brother, Dr. Julian Abbott of Sumter: I read with interest your Sunday, April 7 (2013) article, “The Greatest Sumter Basketballers through 2013.” I noted one missing name that I thought you would like to include; my little brother Art Abbott. Art played under Charlie Hodgin at Edmunds High where he was a starting guard in his junior and senior years in 1964 through 1966. He might be considered one of most accurate outside scorers, if not the most accurate outside scorer ever to play for Edmunds High. As a junior, the paper reported that his shooting percentage was second in the state. As a senior he set the school scoring record of 38 points against Eau Claire. This feat was reported in The Sumter Item in February 1966. The record lasted for sever-

al years until it was broken by Wilbert Singleton’s 42-point game. I often wonder what his record would have been if 3 point goals were allowed then. Art accepted a basketball/tennis scholarship to Erskine, then coached by Red Myers and later switched to Clemson where he eventually received a full tennis scholarship and captained the Clemson tennis team in 1971. He was also an amazing baseball player but that is another story. Graham As his older Osteen brother, do I get credit for teaching him everything he knows? Noooo. Oh well, anyway, I hope this information is helpful to you. The floor is open for nominations. Here are the men, now in their sixth season: Wilbert Singleton, Ray Allen, Clarke Bynum, Will Bynum, Kenneth “Mooch” Richardson, Lee Anderson, Vincent Wilson, Ernest Session, Dean Johnson, Trey Harvin, Calvin Goins, Raymond Pringle, Walter Wheeler, Reggie Holmes, Roger McFaddin, Terrance Scriven, Terry Kinard, Odell Reuben,

COMMENTARY Ronnie Motley, Randy Weston, Humzie Way, Tony Mincey, Danny Ramsey, Sam Hunter, Barry Holzbach, Barry Parker, John McArthur, Craig Singleton, Art Beasley, Ricky Curtis, Brant Bahnmuller, Woody Lathan, Doug Lightbody, Skip Seebeck, Claude Burns, Tracy Oxendine, Marshall “Bucko” Edens, Byron Kinney, Spencer Player, Phil Sutton, Ed Bynum, Mark Kuhn, Robbie Davis, Ronnie Fiorini, Kelvin Green, Marcus Wilson, Ernest Rosenburg, Darren McDuffie, Cooper Wilson, Matt Talley, Mike Robinson, Greg Puckering, Tommy Hughes, Mike Towery, Kenny Rosefield, Floyd Vaughn, Manning Pringle Jr., Rhuel Pringle, Tony Wilson, Eric Parker, John Lewis, David Stone, Joe Spann, Fred Brogdon, Tip Kirby, Willie Anderson, Harry Lee Fulwood, Leroy Gary, Richard Singleton, Leon Rawlinson, Coley White, Lindberg “The Bird” Moody, Calvin McCroy, Bobby Baker, John Baker, Troy Baird, Chip Humphries, Will Dinkins, Hamilton Davis, Kevin Kieslich, Adam McClain, Terrence Kinard, Billy “Tex” Trembley, Ernest Stroman, Philip Mouradijan, Tommy “Cotton” Williams, Booth Chilcutt, Bobby Richardson,

Tommy Edens, Ray Ardis, Henry Clarke, Tommy Martin, Charles “Pap” Propst, Charles “Flop” Shaw, Al Golden, James Robinson, Derrick Wright, Ronnie Mayrant, Harry Lee Cabbagestalk, David Jackson, Henry Holmes, Lee Rust Wells, David Allen, Terry Johnson, LeRoy Martin, Ed Cuttino, Jud Cuttino, Justin Porter, Paul Fer, Ricardo Wilson, Wesley Talley and Claude Lathan. ••• Here are the women, now in their fifth season: Elizabeth Bultman, Frances (Burns) Hogan, Jeannie Richardson, Christie Richardson, Wesley Shaw, Margaret Shaw, Mikaela Hopkins, Karen Weishuhn, Tina Milford, Kappy Price, Susan Creech, Danielle (Weible) Taylor, Kaye (Watts) Chase, Sheila (Steele) Thacker, Suzanne (Steele) Sears, Tracy Montgomery, Laura Brailsford, Michelle Akers, Nichelle Akers, Tiffany Mayes, Beth (Ballard) Kinney, Margaret Hunter, Lucy Harris, Teresa (O’Hare) Alexander, Susanna Crosson, Bess DuRant, Lauren Davis, Elizabeth Moses, Emily Bland, Kelly Ross, Julia Gee Muldrow, Abbie Floyd Kirby, Susie Lowry Reynolds and Mary Lou Reynolds Lee;

Elaine (Maggie) Watts Hanisch, Kay (Morris) Shugart, Judy (Epting) Shuping; Frances Fields; Lillian McGill; Ra’Quitta Lundy, Chris Mitchum, Valerie Allen, Christy Burrows Kelly, Ashley (Evans) Harper, Meri (Jones) DesChamps, Caroline (Erter) Burns, Heather Eldridge, Mollie (Simpson) Matthews, Heather Rowland, Kendra Rowland, Brennan Long, Meg (Brogdon) Hill, Allison Jackson, Shawna Waters, Lynn Finney, Shelia Hodge, Kathy Flaten, Tonya Williams, Julie Larson, B.J. Thames, Naretta Simon, Allene Fleming, Yvonne Lockwood, Lakyisha Wright, Nicole Gamble, Marsha (Cubbage) Somheil, Chris Edens, BeBe Karvelas (aka Judge Aphrodite Konduros); Annette and Jannette McFadden, Sarah Segars Barnes, Ann Norris , Joy Galloway Causey, Deborah Buford, Nichelle Akers, Marina Akers, Ansley Ard, Chris Mitchum Vandevander, Laura McLaughlin, Kappy Price and Naomi (Farmer) VanPatten. Graham Osteen is Editor-AtLarge of The Item. He can be reached at graham@theitem. com. Follow him on Twitter @ GrahamOsteen, or visit www. grahamosteen.com.

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DOROTHY LEE SMITH Dorothy Lee Williams Smith, 72, beloved wife of Robert Henry Smith Sr. died Friday, March 21, 2014, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Smith was born in Sumter County on April 27, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Herbert James Williams Sr. and the late Ora Lee Boykin Williams. She graduated from Mayewood High School and SMITH was a craft maker and the owner of Dee’s Handmade Originals. She was also a bookkeeper at several businesses and most recently at Southern Uniform and Screenprinting. She was Cub Scout Leader as well. She was a member of the Sumter Crafter’s Guild and the St. Anne Women’s Guild. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Smith is survived by four sons, Robert H. Smith Jr. and his wife, Wendy, J. Hemby Smith and his wife, Kelley, H. Edward “Eddie” Smith and his wife, Lynn, and Joseph P. Smith Sr. and his wife, Karen, all of Sumter; one brother, Herbert James Williams Jr. and his wife, Phyllis, of Sumter; three sisters, Lois Williams Watford and her husband, Carrol, of Sumter, Wilma Williams Berry and her husband, Dan, of Lexington, Gayle Williams Boykin and her husband, Avery, of Sumter; one sister-in-law, Peggy Williams of Sumter; 10 grandchildren, Lindsey Smith, Ashleigh Pope, Patrick Smith Jr., Tyler Smith, Tyler Nobles, Adam Smith, McKenzie Smith, Bryson Smith, Breanna Smith and Madison Smith; and one great-grandchild, Mason Pope. She was preceded in death by one brother, Melvin Eugene Williams; and one sister, Guinevere Williams Goodson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Burke C. Ss.R. officiating. Inurnment will follow in the St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 5-7 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home and other times at the home of Robert and Wendy Smith.

Memorials may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, 216 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150 or the Jeffrey Vaden Chavis House of Doctors Hospital & Augusta Burn Center, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C, Augusta, GA 30909. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

CHARLES NELSON Funeral service for Charles Nelson will be 3 p.m. today in Gethsemane Apostolic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery directed by Bacote-Eaddy Funeral Home of Timmonsville. Mr. Nelson died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in New York City. He was born in Lynchburg, a son of the late Walter Nelson and Mary Lue Jefferson. He attended the public schools of Lee County and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High NELSON School Class of 1968. He retired from New York Telephone after 33 years of service. After retiring, he fulfilled his lifelong dreams of owning his own business, “Mr. C’s” nightclub. Survivors include: a son, Charles Nelson Jr., of Lynchburg; two daughters, Natasha Nelson of Columbia and Destiny Nelson of Elizabeth N.J.; his step-mother, Mrs. Icysbell Nelson of Lynchburg; eight sisters; four brothers; four grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. The family is receiving friends at the residence of his son, 399 Church St., Lynchburg, SC.

JULIE B. JAMES BOYD Julia Blondell James Boyd, 78, widow of Marion “EJ” Boyd, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2014, at MUSC in Charleston. She was born June 26, 1935, in

Clarendon County to the late Sam Jr. and Julia Fairey James. She received her education in the public schools of Clarendon County and attended Allen University in Columbia. She confessed to Christ at an early age and was a member of Antioch AME Church. After marriage, she joined New Hope AME Church. Memories will be cherished by her five children: Michael (Evon) Boyd, Marion L. (Mary) Boyd, William C. (Janice) Boyd, Kenneth Boyd and Julia Lenora (Harry) Winkler; three brothers, Washington Carver James, Rev. Saymon (Daisy) James and Wilkie James; four sisters, Alice (Joe) Cummings, Ruth Diane James, Adrian (Mackey) DesChamps and Florance Knight; 12 grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Viewing will be held on Monday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 1 a.m. on Tuesday at New Hope AME Church with the pastors Jacquelyn Hurston, Stanley Hayes and James Goodman; the Revs. Dorothy B. Boyd and Barry Gadsden; and Apostle Tommy Fredrick. Burial is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home located at 1286 Captain Log Road in Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.

SAMMIE L. OLIVER Sammie Lee Oliver, 76, husband of Christine Pearson Oliver, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning. He was born Feb. 27, 1938, a son of the late Harry and Sarah Green Oliver. At an early age, he joined Liberty Hill AME Church and later joined Triumph The Church and Kingdom of God in Christ. He retired from SCDOT Highway Department and was a farmer. Survivors are his wife, Christine Oliver of the home; three sons, Sammie Lee Oliver, Lester (Valerie) Oliver

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 and Quinton (Sandra) Oliver, all of Manning; two daughters, Kathleen (Milton) Pringle of Manning and Vanessa (Jasper) Pompey of Greeleyville; four sisters, Ella Allen, Lila Mae Brock, Eliza (Joe) Nelson and Catherine (Rev. Willie) Starks, all of Manning; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters-in-law; and four brothersin-law. Celebratory services for Mr. Oliver will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Triumph The Church and Kingdom of God in Christ located at 1285 Pearson Road in Manning, with Pastor Prince Sampson Pearson presiding; Bishop Elde Pearson, eulogist; and Elder Hattie Weathers, the Rev Willie Starks and the Rev. Bobby McDonald assisting. Burial will follow in the CarolinaJohnson Cemetery in Manning. Mr. Oliver will lie in repose one hour prior to service. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1125 K. W. Hodge Road in Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC, Manning.

ROBERT L. MIMS Robert Lee “Bobby” Mims, 76, husband of Mary Ruth Huggins Mims, died Friday March 21, 2014, in Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. Mr. Mims was born Nov. 2, 1937, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Clinton Lee Mims and Lydie Mae Frierson Mims. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, attended Clemson University and retired from Edwards & Mims Insurance. Bobby was a Mason, a Shriner and was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Mims. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ruth Mims, of Kingstree; his daughter, Rebecca Ann Mims (Mike) Barrineau, of Kingstree; his son, Robert Anderson (Nikki) Mims of Kingstree; and his three grandchildren, Mary Rebecca Barrineau, LeeAnn Barrineau, and Copelyn Nicole Mims. Graveside funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the service

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in Grace Hall at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

MARY B. WILLIAMS DURA Mary Beth Williams Dura, 87, widow of Hillard S. Dura, died Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Covenant Place. Born in Clay Township, Ark., she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Williams and Marjorie Smith Williams. Mrs. Dura was a member of the Catholic Church of the Infant Jesus in Marion. Surviving are two sons, Edward Gregory of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Stan Dura and his wife, Neil, of Eugene, Ore.; two daughters, Ginger Darnell of Brunswick, Ga., and Marjorie “Boots” Hodges of Ocala, Fla.; two step-sons, Jon Dura of Bartlett Ill., and James Dura and his wife, Peggy, of Sumter; two stepdaughters, Cathy McLain and her husband, Bob, of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and Celeste Emerick of Chicago; a brother, Horace Williams and his wife, Mildred, of Hinesville, Ga.; and two sisters, Flora Jean Carpenter and her husband, Bobby, of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Nancy Nixon and her husband, Jack, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Hodges III; two step-daughters, Christina Overby and Connie Lewis; and a brother, Smith “Smitty” Williams. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Marion under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

Palmetto state dredging crews live, work in close quarters OFFSHORE FOLLY BEACH (AP) — The crew bunks are in converted shipping containers right up against Big Red, the monster pump that’s pushing a sand slurry 3 miles to the shore. The drone is so steady that if it stops, one crew member said, he can’t sleep. So life aboard the dredge Alaska is one of those mixed pleasures. The 10-foot-by-40 foot containers each hold eight men at a time, four to a side with two shared shower bathrooms in the middle. Only the bathrooms have windows. The bunk space is shared and impersonal, though the men have individual beds and storage bins. Each bunk has a satellite television plug-in. There is a small gym nearby, but after a 12-hour shift on deck, you don’t want much more than the bunk. “Sleep. You watch a little TV. Believe it or not, time goes by quicker back there (in the bunks) than it does here,” Thomas Gillikan said, referring to his work station. Gillikan, a dredge operator, sits at the command chair in the lever room, the “hot seat” where he watches a bank of computer screens and pulls an array of levers like stick shifts on either side, to keep the bottom cutter on track. For minutes at a time it’s just watching, eyes always on the screens. Then it’s pop, pop, pop, switching levers. On deck and on the surrounding boats, crew members scramble to hook and unhook anchors and lines. The Alaska can’t move without a tugboat. To dredge, the crew moves it from spot to spot by drawing in or letting out line among five anchors. The Alaska is a 224-foot-long, live-aboard cutter suction dredge that resembles a Mississippi River boat, except for the

huge cranes looming from bow and stern. The crew is 25 men, and most of them will live aboard, taking turns on day and night shifts. The rotation is two weeks on, one working nights, and then one week off. Holidays are no exception. If the dredge has a job, they have work to do, and dredging goes on 24 hours a day. The renourishments of Folly Beach have had their share of controversies. Some $80 million has been spent so far, with the cost rising each time. This project alone will cost more than $30 million. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Charleston district struggled for funding for this last go-round. In a couple decades, the federal settlement that pays for most of the work is set to end. And the every-eight-years-orso renourishments don’t quite keep up with the erosion. For the workers aboard the Alaska, though, the work is almost a lifeline. The money is very good, particularly if you don’t have to pay to live ashore. Crew members wouldn’t say how much they’re paid, but at the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock office, there’s a waiting list to get one of those bunks. Gillikan was recommended for the Alaska four years ago by his cousin Scott Gillikan, the dredge captain. Scott Gillikan tells you frankly, “We do a lot better than we could at home. That’s why we’re here.” The Gillikans are natives of a small community near Harkers Island, N.C., one of those generations-old waterman haunts along the road to the Cedar Island ferry and the Outer Banks. Thomas Gillikan, 39, began working dredges when he got out of school and has done it ever since. When you’re from Harkers Island, boats are your

lifeblood, your family trade and what you know to do. “I love the water, the atmo-

sphere. You’re outside. You get to see a lot of places you wouldn’t ever see,” Gillikan

says. “A lot of people from our town do this. Commercial fishing is about shot.”

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DAILY PLANNER

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

FYI The National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina is in need of unwanted vehicles — even ones that don’t run. The car will be towed at no charge to you and you will be provided with a possible tax deduction. The donated vehicle will be sold at auction or recycled for salvageable parts. Call (800) 488-2277.

The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation Inc. (MDFF), a nonprofit organization, accepts vehicle contributions. To donate a vehicle, make arrangements by calling 1-800-544-1213. Donors may also visit www.mdff.org and click on the automobile icon to complete an online vehicle donation application.

PUBLIC AGENDA TUOMEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BOARD Monday, noon, Tuomey SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, 6:45 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, 6 p.m., hospital board room

The last word in astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll pick up EUGENIA LAST information quickly and be able to incorporate it into your plans. Make positive changes that will influence the way you deal with others. Your kindness, generosity and assistance will lead to new friendships and personal opportunities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look for less obvious solutions and you will improve your life and stabilize a relationship. A day trip or taking part in something that feeds you information will lead to an idea or a new direction. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Financial gains are likely if you expand your knowledge, send out resumes or look for opportunities that allow you to use your skills fully. Love is on the rise, and nurturing an important relationship will result in positive living arrangements. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Refuse to let your emotions stop you from being a participant. Taking action will help you get past any negativity you encounter. Express your thoughts, feelings and plans and you will earn trust and get the help you need to move forward. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Step into the spotlight and show everyone what you are capable of doing. Make changes that will help you accomplish your goals. Put love first by showing how much you care instead of just telling someone. Offer love, support and hands-on help. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): False information will lead you astray. Choose your words carefully and don’t leave anything to chance. Take charge and stay in control of any situation you face that has the potential to backfire. Protect your assets. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Listen and

SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL Tuesday, 6 p.m., Sumter County Council Chambers SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, 3 p.m., Planning Department, conference room, 12 W. Liberty St. SUMTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 32 E. Calhoun St.

assess your situation, but don’t retaliate. Focus more on yourself and how you can improve physically, mentally and spiritually. What you project to others must be filled with positive affirmation, love and goodwill. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get together with the people who are supportive and encourage you to follow your dreams. You’ll learn a lot if you listen to someone with experience. A change at home will help to inspire your creative imagination. Live in the moment.

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Gaﬀney 55/31 Spartanburg 56/32

Greenville 56/32

Columbia 69/37

Sumter 68/36

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 69/37

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Charleston 78/46

Today: A couple of afternoon showers and a thunderstorm. High 66 to 76. Monday: Mostly cloudy; a little rain. High 52 to 58.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take one step at a time. Assess pitfalls that others place in your way and look for an unusual way to bypass such obstacles with finesse. An opportunity through someone you’ve worked with in the past will help you make a decision.

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Myrtle Beach 69/39

Manning 71/37

Today: Cooler with periods of rain. Winds north-northeast 6-12 mph. Monday: Partly sunny and cool. Winds east-northeast 6-12 mph.

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Florence 67/34

Bishopville 67/36

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do whatever it takes to bring about greater security and stability in both your personal and professional finances. A change at home can help you cut costs and budget your expenses. A physical change will help improve your health and wellness.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put more into a cause or helping others. Use your imagination and refuse to let your personal opinions cloud your vision. An objective point of view will allow you far greater freedom to deal with whatever situation comes your way.

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Dutch violinist ANDRÉ Rieu (34 Across) tours the world with his highly successful Johann Strauss Orchestra. The name of BRYN Mawr (54 Across),

home of the Pennsylvania college of the same name, means “big hill” in Welsh. PANFISH (24 Down) is a general term for any small catch that will fit in a pan.

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Dayton pulls off upset victory over Orange B3

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

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

USC SUMTER BASEBALL

KEEPING UP

Broome steady in relief role for Lander baseball

good players, and Victor Gonzalez went out and gave us six great innings, Harper Grier pitched the seventh. Then Fernando Pinellas gives us six great innings in the second game and Dillon Hodge gave us a great seventh. It still all goes back to that, and we played great defense. We really did.” Gonzalez limited the Lancers to five hits with one walk and one hit batter in his six innings of work in the opener. Grier made it interesting in the top of the seventh, giving up consecutive singles to Tad Martin, Derek Croxton and Casey Parker before striking out Callahan, who finished hitless in the opener, to end the threat and preserve the shutout. The Fire Ants put up two runs in the first, one in the third and two in the sixth. Anthony Paulsen finished with a double, triple, walk and run scored. Will Thompson added a double, single, was also hit by a pitch and scored one while Ryan Perkins singled twice, was hit by a pitch and scored once. Brett Aukland and Trevor Bradley each scored a run in a game that saw eight of the nine Fire Ant starters connect for at least one hit. In the second game, Pinillos struck out five and hit one while giving up one earned run. Hodge pitched a perfect seventh to close out the victory. Paulsen once again came up big at the plate for USC

yler Broome has answered the call to the bullpen this season. BROOME The Lander University senior pitcher has appeared in setup and closer roles this season. “It’s basically whenever they need me,” the Wilson Hall graduate said. Through 10 appearances, he had a 1-0 record and 1.50 earned run average, second lowest on the team. He struck out 13 in 12 innings. Broome credits an offseason of CrossFit for his robust start. “I did CrossFit all summer to get in better shape and get stronger,” he Barbara said, adding that pitching Boxleitner year-round KEEPING UP since he was 15 made it difficult to condition earlier in his career. “I never got a chance to get stronger.” CrossFit has worked. “I am throwing a lot harder,” he said, noting that his fastball velocity has been 90 to 92 (miles per hour). “I am able to maintain strength. I am able to push off more.” He also thinks the conditioning has helped his mechanics, for he cited a faster windup with more tempo. The result, he said, has been improved accuracy and power. “This is the best start to a year I’ve ever had,” Broome said. A starter at the University of South Carolina Sumter before arriving at Lander, he feels comfortable in his relief role, even under pressure situations.

SEE USCS, PAGE B6

SEE BROOME, PAGE B6

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University of South Carolina Sumter’s Preston Duckett connects on a pitch during the first game of a doubleheader against USC Lancaster on Saturday at Riley Park. The Fire Ants swept the twinbill 5-0 and 8-1 to move into first place in Region X.

Leading the way Fire Ants take over first in Region X with DH sweep of Lancers BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item The University South Carolina Sumter baseball team got a leg up on the competition Saturday at Riley Park, thanks to two strong pitching efforts. Victor Gonzalez and Hampton Grier teamed for a 5-0 shutout of USC Lancaster in the first game of Saturday’s Region X doubleheader, then Fernando Pinillos and Dillon Hodge scattered eight hits as the Fire Ants took the sweep with an 8-1 win in game two. With the sweep, USC Sumter stands at 5-1 in region play, taking over first place, and 19-3 overall while USC Lancaster falls to 5-3 and 19MEDLIN 10. USC Sumter head coach Tim Medlin said giving up one run in 14 innings against the Lancers was a pretty impressive feat for his pitching staff. “USC Lancaster split with Spartanburg Methodist last weekend, and they were 5-1 in the league coming into today,” Medlin said. “They had already recorded a sweep, and (they are) a good club. They swing the bats. The (Zach) Callahan kid in the 3 hole in the first game was hitting over .400, the (Bryan) Dye kid in the 4 hole was over .400, very

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

USC women ready for first test as top seed in tourney BY CURTIS CRABTREE The Associated Press SEATTLE — When it comes to the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, South Carolina is the new kid on the block. The Gamecocks (27-4) earned a top seed for the first time in school history after winning the Southeastern Conference regular season championship. While fellow top STALEY seeds Connecticut, Tennessee and Notre Dame have proven to be perennial national powers, South Carolina is on the rise THE ASSOCIATED PRESS under head coach Dawn Staley. The Stanford Regional top-seeded South Carolina women’s basketball team is set to “We know what it feels like to hunt open the second round of the NCAA tournament at 5:30 p.m. today against 16th-seeded and now we know what it feels like to Cal State Northridge. be the hunted,” Staley said. “Our play-

ers are up for the challenge, we did it in conference play, and hopefully we can use that experience in the NCAA Tournament to have that type of success.” After losing just twice over the first four months of the season, South Carolina lost two of their final three games entering the tournament. The Gamecocks lost 73-61 at Tennessee to close the regular season and fell 68-58 to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament. The losses ultimately didn’t derail South Carolina’s hopes of earning a No. 1 seed. The Gamecocks will play No. 16 seed Cal State Northridge in the first round on Sunday. No. 8 seed Middle Tennessee State will face No. 9 seed Oregon State in the other game in the Seattle regional. It’s the third straight tournament

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PREP BASEBALL

Gamecocks set to open 3-game series against defending Region VI-4A champ West Florence BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennisb@theitem.com The Sumter High School varsity baseball team has pretty much lived up to its preseason No. 1 ranking in a pair of 4A polls. The Gamecocks are 6-0-1 on the season. Now SHS gets to see if it can carry it on SHUMAKE in region play. Sumter opens its Region VI schedule with a 3-game series against West Florence beginning on Monday at Gamecock Field. The teams will play in Florence on Wednesday before returning to Sumter for

the final game on Friday. Since there are just five teams in Region VI, the baseball teams play 3-game series against each other. This will be the first time SHS head coach Brooks Shumake has taken part in it since it wasn’t started until after he left for a 2-year stint as head coach at White Knoll. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Shumake, who is in his first year back at Sumter. “It is more of a college setting, playing a series. Your focus is on playing that team that week.” West Florence is the defending region champion, but

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

Sumter High senior and Clemson signee Charlie Barnes, right, will take the mound for the 6-0-1 Gamecocks in a 3-game series against defending Region VI-4A champion West Florence beginning Monday at Gamecock Field. The teams will then play Wednesday in Florence before returning to SEE GAMECOCKS, PAGE B6 Sumter for Friday’s game.

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM NCAA TOURNAMENT TV SCHEDULE TODAY Men Third-Round Games

WLTX 19

Noon -- Kansas vs. Stanford 2:30 p.m. -- Wichita State vs. Kentucky 5 p.m. -- Iowa State vs. North Carolina

TBS

7 p.m. -- UCLA vs. Stephen F. Austin 9:30 p.m. -- Arizona vs. Gonzaga

TNT

6 p.m. -- Mercer vs. Tennessee 8:30 p.m. -- Memphis vs. Virginia

TRUTV

7:30 p.m. -- Creighton vs. Baylor WOMEN First-Round Games

ESPN

8 p.m. -- Prairie View A&M vs. Connecticut

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12:30 p.m. -- Georgia Tech vs. LSU, Hampton vs. Michigan State, Army vs. Maryland and Wichita State vs. Penn State 3 p.m. -- Albany vs. West Virginia, Tennessee-Martin vs. North Carolina, Pennsylvania vs. Texas and Florida vs. Dayton 5:30 p.m. -- Cal State Northridge vs. South Carolina, James Madison vs. Gonzaga, Idaho vs. Louisville and aint Joseph’s vs. Georgia 8 p.m. -- North Dakota vs. Texas A&M, Marist vs. Iowa and Oregon State vs. Middle Tennessee

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Florida pushes winning streak to 28 straight ORLANDO, Fla. — Top-seeded seeded Florida played with a lot more energy and intensity this time around. Scottie Wilbekin spearheaded the effort. Wilbekin scored 21 points, including eight straight down the stretch, and the Gators beat Pittsburgh 61-45 in the NCAA tournament Saturday. Florida’s 28th consecutive win put it in the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive year. Coming off a lackluster performance in its NCAA opener against Albany, Florida (34-2) vowed to play better against the Panthers (26-10). Wilbekin surely did. He took over in the second half, scoring 11 of the team’s 13 points during a 7-minute stretch. Patric Young wasn’t too shabby, either, finishing with seven points and eight rebounds. Michael Frazier II chipped in 10 points for the Gators. Frazier was just 2-of-9 shooting from 3-point range. Had Florida not been cold from behind the arc, the game would have been essentially over much sooner than it was. The Gators finished 5 of 20 from 3-point range, with at least five of those rimming in and out. Florida will play either fourth-seeded UCLA or 12thseeded Stephen F. Austin on Thursday in Memphis, Tenn. The Bruins and Lumberjacks play Sunday in San Diego. Talib Zanna led the Panthers with 10 points, their only player in double figures. WEST REGIONAL (4) SAN DIEGO STATE 63 (12) N. DAKOTA STATE 44 SPOKANE, Wash. — Xavier Thames sent San Diego State home. As in back to the sunshine of California and a spot in the Sweet 16 for the second time in school history Whether he was dropping 3s, finessing floaters in the lane or leading the Aztecs’ suffocating defense, Thames would not let North Dakota State become this year’s version of Florida Gulf Coast. Thames scored 30 points, and fourth-seeded San Diego State ended the run of No. 12 seed North Dakota State 63-44 on Saturday. The Aztecs (31-4) now get to make the short drive up the interstate to Anaheim where they will face either No. 1 seed Arizona or eighth-seeded Gonzaga in the West Regional semifinals on Thursday.

secutive year. Dwayne Evans led the Billikens with 16 points and Atlantic 10 player of the year Jordair Jett finished with 15. (2) MICHIGAN 70 (7) TEXAS 65

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Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) dribbles around Pittsburgh guard James Robinson (0) during the Gators’ 61-45 victory on Saturday in the third round of the NCAA tournament in Orlando, Fla. Florida has now won 28 games in a row. Getting to Anaheim became the unspoken goal the second the brackets were released last Sunday. Thames, who was 9 of 19 from the field, had five assists and ended the comeback hopes of the Bison with a six-point spurt late in the second half that pushed the Aztecs’ lead to 12. He finished one shy of his career-high in points. Dwayne Polee II was the only other San Diego State player in double figures with 15, but the Aztecs didn’t need a ton of scoring with Thames carrying the load and another defensive performance that suffocated the best shooting team in the country. The only other time San Diego State reached the round of 16 came in 2011 when they lost to Connecticut. Kory Brown led the Bison (26-7) with 13 points, but it was the struggles of leading scorer Taylor Braun that had North Dakota State trying to play catch up. Braun missed nine straight shots during one stretch. Sometimes he was guarded by Thames. Other times it was J.J. O’Brien tak-

ing a turn on the Summit League player of the year. MIDWEST REGIONAL (4) LOUISVILLE (5) SAINT LOUIS ORLANDO, Fla. — Luke Hancock scored 21 points and defending national champion Louisville shrugged off a cold shooting performance to beat Saint Louis 66-51 on Saturday and advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the third straight year. The fourth-seeded Cardinals (31-5) shot under 45 percent, had 19 turnovers and only got 11 points from star Russ Smith. It didn’t matter with the fifth-seeded Billikens (27-7) going 0 for 15 from 3-point range and struggling to take care of the basketball. Louisville moves on the Midwest Regional semifinals in Indianapolis against either No. 1 seed Wichita State or No. 8 seed Kentucky. The unbeaten Shockers and Wildcats meet Sunday in St. Louis. Saint Louis, which has never been to the Sweet 16, lost in the third round of the tournament for the third con-

MILWAUKEE — Nik Stauskas and Michigan figured out the best way to overcome Texas’ advantage inside. Just keeping hitting from long range. Stauskas made four of Michigan’s 14 3-pointers, and the Wolverines beat the Longhorns 79-65 on Saturday to advance to the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16 for the second straight year. Stauskas finished with 17 points and eight assists as Michigan (27-8) moved on to next week’s Midwest Regional semifinals in Indianapolis. The second-seeded Wolverines will face the winner of Sunday’s Mercer-Tennessee game. Michigan lost to Louisville in the national championship game a year ago. But the Wolverines are rolling again, thanks to strong outside shooting and Jordan Morgan’s work inside. Isiah Taylor scored 22 points for Texas on 8-for-22 shooting. The seventh-seeded Longhorns (24-11) outrebounded the Wolverines 41-30, but got off to a slow start and never recovered. Michigan shot 14 for 28 from 3-point range and 17 for 21 at the free throw line in its ninth win in the last 10 games. Morgan had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Caris LeVert and Glenn Robinson III had 14 points each. Texas trailed by 18 points early in the second half, but used its defense and rebounding to get back in the game. Martez Walker hit two free throws and Taylor had a jumper to trim Michigan’s lead to 58-52 with 8 minutes left. That’s when Robinson stepped up for the Wolverines, driving inside for a score. After Connor Lammert turned it over for the Longhorns, Robinson hit a 3-pointer to make it 63-52 with 6:43 remaining. LeVert added a big 3 in the final minutes, helping Michigan overcome its trouble inside in the second half. The Longhorns outrebounded the Wolverines 25-15 after halftime. From wire reports

RALEIGH, N.C. Coastal Carolina basketball coach Cliff Ellis had commented on the eve of his team’s NCAA tournament opener that the Chanticleers have been on ``a beautiful journey.’’ And who knew what twists and turns were still to come Friday night. The No. 16-seeded Chants tested history by putting a scare into No. 1 Virginia in the second round of the NCAA tournament, leading at halftime before ELLIS watching their upset bid slip away in the second half. Never had a No. 16 ever knocked off a top-seeded foe in NCAA tournament history -- the ledger standing at 0-119 for the underdogs entering the evening — and the Chants gave it a sincere attempt. But Virginia made sure to keep itself out of the history books, roaring back after halftime for a 70-59 win inside PNC Arena. The Cavaliers (296) advance to play No. 9-seeded Memphis in the next round while Coastal (21-13) heads home, but not without another story to tell. Sophomore forward Badou Diagne scored a team-high 14 points for the Chants while junior guard Warren Gillis added 13. Malcolm Brogdon led Virginia with 14 points. Despite the glaring history of the No. 16 vs. No. 1 matchup, the Chants couldn’t seem to care less Friday night -- nor about any other facts or stats or reasons why anyone might have expected them to be overmatched in a game like this.

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CLEMSON-- Illinois saved Clemson the trip. Because it already has initiated renovations to its home court, Illinois cannot host any games during the National Invitation Tournament. Illinois is the No. 2 seed in its quadrant of the 32team NIT bracket. Normally, through the first three rounds, the higher seed BROWNELL hosts. However, after earning a four-point victory at No. 7 Boston University on Wednesday, Illinois will visit No. 3 Clemson this morning. Tip off in Littlejohn Coliseum is scheduled at 11 – before some preachers step into the pulpit and before some others roll out of bed. One may suspect that the early tip time would dissuade fans and neutralize the home-court advantage Illinois relinquished. Yet, Clemson has sold more tickets for this basketball brunch than it did for the opening-round matchup against Georgia State on Tuesday night. “It certainly isn’t the best time,” Clemson coach Brad Brownell said. “We’re optimistic some people are going to find ways to go to church and do some other things at different times in the day. This is what happens to you in postseason.” Still, home-court advantage entails much more than encouraging cheers and sweet spots on the familiar floor – although, at this point, Damarcus Harrison probably could sink that corner 3-pointer with his eyes closed. Playing at home also can remedy the anxiety of the postseason. It can ease the tension of the stakes. They cannot sleep in this morning, but the Tigers at least can enjoy their own beds. They can drive their own cars, dress at their own lockers and play on their own court. They can maneuver through routine, regimen and ritual, like they have done 17 previous times this season. “It’s huge,” sophomore guard Jordan Roper said. “They don’t really want it to be like a home-court advantage, but it is. We’re at

BUFFALO, N.Y. — THE University of Dayton is to be reckoned with. Dyshawn Pierre scored 14 points and Jordan Sibert, held scoreless in the first half, hit a key 3-pointer with 47.7 seconds left as Dayton stunned Syracuse 55-53 Saturday night to earn a spot in Sweet 16 for the first time in three decades. Syracuse was poised to pull out another close victory, but Tyler Ennis missed two jumpers that would have given the Orange the lead in the final seconds. Dayton (25-10), the 11th seed in the South Regional, advances to the regional semifinals next week and will play Kansas or Stanford. The third-seeded Orange (28-6), who finished second in their first year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, struggled all game against the swarming Dayton defense, missing all 10 attempts from beyond the arc, while the Flyers hit seven times from long range.

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Dayton’s Jordan Sibert (24) drives past Syracuse’s Rakeem Christmas (25) during the Flyers’ 55-53 victory on Saturday in the third round of the NCAA men’s tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. all night. The standout freshman finished with 19 points on 7-of-21 shooting, including 0-5 on 3-pointers. Syracuse fouled Pierre and he made one free throw.

After Sibert stepped out of bounds with 14 seconds left and Dayton up by one, Ennis took a jumper from just inside the 3-point line instead of driving the lane as he had

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Hamlin, Logano back at California track after fateful wreck for Auto Club 400 BY GREG BEACHAM The Associated Press FONTANA, Calif.— The last time Denny Hamlin drove on California’s venerable 2-mile oval, he had to be airlifted from the track. The wreck was on his mind the first time he drove into that fateful third turn again this weekend. “The next time I came around, it was an afterthought,” Hamlin said. “And I haven’t thought about it since.” That last-lap crash with bitter rival Joey Logano cost both men a chance to win at Fontana last March, and Kyle Busch slipped between them for NASCAR’s most spectacular finish of last season. “It was a bad weekend for us, for sure, and obviously affected the rest of our season and beyond,” said Hamlin, who broke a vertebra when he smashed into the inside wall. “But you’ve got HAMLIN to move on and you’ve got to deal with the adversity and be stronger from it, and that’s what I’m trying to do.” Hamlin and Logano are among several cars to watch as NASCAR’s new season gets into gear at one of the drivers’ favorite tracks Sunday, but there’s probaLOGANO bly no driver who wants a win in Fontana more than Hamlin. “My engineer always asks me to send three tracks where I would most like to win, and maybe they will spend a little bit more extra effort on that particular race track,” said Hamlin, who starts 13th. “For me, California is No. 1 because we never made it to the finish last year. We had a great shot to win it, but we never made it. It would feel like we do have to get some redemption, and it would make a great story.” Hamlin still hasn’t recaptured top form after the crash, which cost him nearly five full races and left him in back pain for months. “Physically, I feel really good,” Hamlin said. “The best I’ve felt back-wise in a really long time — I mean years and years. I’m better than I was before the wreck, for sure.” SIX-TIME’S SIXTH TIME?

Jimmie Johnson doesn’t have a win yet this season, but the six-time Cup champion has five career victories at Fontana, the NASCAR track closest to his native San Diego County. He is the smart-money favorite for Sunday, but Johnson never gets overconfident despite his long history of success in Southern California. “It’d be great to get the win and get ourselves locked in the Chase, but I think we’re in a good position,” Johnson said. OLDIE BUT GOODIE

The Fontana asphalt hasn’t been altered much in 17 years, and that benign neglect has turned this 2-mile oval into one of the NASCAR circuit’s favorite tracks for racers. “You could poll, and probably 42 out of 43 drivers would say, ‘Please do not change an old, broken-up racetrack,’” Hamlin said. Fontana added 1,000 feet of SAFER barriers after last year’s wreck, but the drivers don’t want changes to the pavement. It’s wide enough for aggressive passing and unpredictable enough for crazy finishes, and the wornout grooves reward the best drivers. “It puts it more in the drivers’ hands, and I

AUTO CLUB 400 LINEUP The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif. Lap length: 2 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 187.315 mph. 2. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 187.105. 3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 186.935. 4. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 186.901. 5. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 186.461. 6. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 186.384. 7. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 186.273. 8. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 186.013. 9. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 185.878. 10. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 185.792. 11. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 185.773. 12. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 185.725. 13. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 185.323. 14. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 185.314. 15. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 185.29. 16. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 185.209. 17. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 185.166. 18. (47) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 184.715. 19. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 184.521. 20. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 183.96. 21. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 183.955. 22. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 183.861. 23. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 183.491. 24. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 185.095. 25. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 184.525. 26. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 184.322. 27. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 184.299. 28. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 183.983. 29. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 183.922. 30. (27) Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 183.641. 31. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 183.58. 32. (30) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, 182.918. 33. (35) David Reutimann, Ford, 182.219. 34. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 181.525. 35. (32) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 181.507. 36. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 181.365. 37. (33) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 38. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 39. (83) Ryan Truex, Toyota, Owner Points. 40. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, Owner Points. 41. (34) David Ragan, Ford, Owner Points. 42. (66) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points. 43. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

home. We wake up in our beds. We go through our routine, and we’re here, especially since the game is at 11 a.m. “Being able to go through your routine here in a familiar place and mentally prepare where you normally prepare, it helps a whole lot.” Clemson has converted more than 50 percent of its field goal attempts in only three games this season. Two of those instances occurred in Clemson’s past two games. The Tigers shot 50.9 percent from the field against Georgia State. To maintain this efficiency, the Tigers must convert into morning people. “When you just wake up and play, sometimes it takes you a couple of plays or takes you some time to kind of get into the flow of a game like that,” Brownell said. “I don’t know if you’re maybe as physical as if you’ve kind of been waiting all day for a seven o’clock tip and you’re frothing at the mouth a little bit to go compete. “I think this catches you a little different. It’s not the ideal time for sure, but we’re certainly happy to be playing and certainly glad to be in Littlejohn.” Clemson has won its past 10 NIT home games. If they win today, the Tigers would host a thirdround game against Belmont, which defeated Robert Morris 82-71 on Friday. Robert Morris had knocked off No. 1 seed St. John’s on Tuesday night. That could clear Clemson’s path to New York City, the site of the final two rounds of the NIT. Yet, the logistical loophole that granted Clemson this home game probably is the final favor Illinois will concede. Illinois (20-14) won six of its past eight games. Like Clemson (21-12), Illinois employs a tough, gritty defensive philosophy. Illinois has allowed an average of 62.5 points per game. Clemson has allowed 58.2 per game. “It should be a very hotly contested, physical basketball game,” Brownell said. “Two teams that both defend at a very high level. Both coaches place a premium on it. In a lot of ways, it’s a little bit like looking in the mirror. “They’re hard to beat. They’re a team that really defends. I respect the way they play. I just know it’ll be a hard game.”

think that’s good,” Carl Edwards said. CLEAN SWEEP

Between Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s strong start to the season, Johnson’s longtime Fontana dominance, and the Hamlin-Logano feud, almost nobody is talking about the defending champion at this track. Busch swept the weekend last year with his Nationwide victory, becoming the first Toyota driver and the first Joe Gibbs Racing driver to win a Cup race at Fontana. WINNER WINNER

After four races, NASCAR has four different race winners who figure they have all but clinched a berth in the season-ending Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Trouble is, if NASCAR keeps getting new winners each week, there will be more race champions than spots in the Chase (16). Edwards’ solution? Get two wins. “There’s been a lot of talk about it,” said Edwards, who won last week at Bristol. “I’ve been listening to the radio guys a lot, and everybody is assuming that you win and you’re in, and that’s definitely not the case. ... You’re going to have to have a win, I believe, to be in the Chase. So now that we’ve checked that box, we need to go get another win, and I think then we’ll be guaranteed to be in it.” BAD NEIGHBORHOOD

Although the former teammates’ grudge has clearly cooled, everybody can’t help watching to see if Hamlin and Logano get next to each other on the track. Thanks to the points standings, Hamlin (seventh) and Logano (sixth) are even next to each other in the Fontana garage. “For us, it really doesn’t matter too much,” Hamlin said. “I spoke the same amount of words to Joey as I did to my teammate Matt (Kenseth), and he’s on the other side of me.”

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USC FROM PAGE B1 appearance for South Carolina under Staley. “I think we are a little more excited, but we still know what our expectations are from our coaches,” center Elem Ibiam said. “We still have to go out there and handle business. We still have to go out there and practice hard today, and then go out there tomorrow and play our game.” Here are five things to watch in Seattle this weekend: LONG LAYOFF

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Duke routs Winthrop 87-45 in tourney opener DURHAM, N.C. — Maybe it’s not entirely accurate to say Duke doesn’t have any point guards. The Blue Devils had 21 assists — their most in two months — in an 87-45 rout of Winthrop on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. McCallie has had to tweak her lineup after season-ending knee injuries to Chelsea Gray and Alexis Jones left Duke with no true point guards. In this game, everyone got into the act: Six Blue Devils had multiple assists, led by Haley Peters with six and center Elizabeth Williams with four. Tricia Liston scored 20 points and freshman Oderah Chidom added a season-high 17 points for the second-seeded Blue Devils (28-6). They didn’t miss a beat in their first game in nearly two weeks: They never trailed, shot 54 percent from the field and led by double figures for the final 33½ minutes in winning their 21st straight NCAA tournament opener. Next up: No. 7 seed DePaul, which beat Oklahoma 104-100, on Monday night in the second round. In giving the 15th-seeded Eagles (24-9) their worst loss of the season by far, Duke built a 49-23 rebounding advantage and held them to 27 percent shooting — 21 percent in the decisive first half — to advance in the Lincoln Regional bracket. LINCOLN REGIONAL (4) NEBRASKA 74 (13) FRESNO STATE 55 LOS ANGELES — Jordan Hooper had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and fourth-seeded Nebraska defeated Fresno State 74-55 in the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament Saturday. Emily Cady added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Cornhuskers (26-6), the Big Ten tournament champions who have won 13 of 14 games. Taylor Thompson was the only player in double figures with 14 points for the 13thseeded Bulldogs (22-11). They closed within four points early in the second half, but never got any closer in falling to 0-7 in the NCAA tourney. The Mountain West tourney champions had their eight-game winning streak snapped. The Huskers advanced to play either No. 5 seed North Carolina State or 12th-seeded BYU in Monday’s second

showdown between the fourthseeded Boilermakers, who have won 11 of 13, and fifthseeded Oklahoma State. (6) SYRACUSE 59 (11) CHATTANOOGA 53

LEXINGTON, Ky.— Syracuse guard Brittney Sykes had 13 points and 12 rebounds before injuring her right knee midway through the second half as the sixth-seeded Orange beat Chattanooga 59-53 Saturday for its first-ever NCAA tournament win. (9) ARIZONA STATE 69 (8) VANDERBILT 61

TOLEDO, Ohio — Charli Turner Thorne kept sending different players in — wave after wave of Arizona State Sun Devils. It was more than Vanderblit could handle. Katie Hempen scored 16 points, and the ninth-seeded Sun Devils handed eighthseeded Vanderbilt a rare firstround loss in the NCAA tournament, holding off the Commodores 69-61 on Saturday. Arizona State had more than enough balance and depth to overcome foul trouble to a couple of key players. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duke’s Haley Peters, left, fights for a rebound with Winthrop’s Erica Williams during the Blue Devils’ 87-45 victory on Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament in Durham, N.C. round at Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus. NOTRE DAME REGIONAL (1) NOTRE DAME 93 (16) ROBERT MORRIS 42 TOLEDO, Ohio — Michaela Mabrey scored 11 of her 16 points in the first half, and topseeded Notre Dame breezed to a 93-42 victory Saturday in its NCAA tournament opener against 16th-seeded Robert Morris. Jewell Loyd and Natalie Achonwa added 15 points each for the unbeaten Fighting Irish, who are trying for their fourth straight Final Four appearance. Notre Dame (33-0) is a No. 1 seed for the third straight season. The Irish will take on ninthseeded Arizona State in the second round Monday. (3) KENTUCKY 106 (14) WRIGHT STATE 60

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky had never opened NCAA tournament play as dominantly as it did against Wright State. Jennifer O’Neill scored 21 points, Samarie Walker added

12 with 14 rebounds and thirdseeded Kentucky crushed No. 14 Wright State 106-60 on Saturday. Hosting their first NCAA women’s postseason game, the Wildcats (25-8) used home court and other advantages to overwhelm an undersized Raiders squad making their tournament debut. Kentucky shot 55 percent from the field, grabbed a school-record 67 rebounds that also tied an NCAA postseason mark and recorded a season-high 12 blocks. (4) PURDUE 84 (13) AKRON 55

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Whitney Bays scored 20 points and Courtney Moses added 12 as Purdue routed Akron 84-55 in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday. It proved to be a milestone day for the Boilermakers (228). Moses tied the school’s career record for 3s. She made two, giving her 238 — the same total Katie Gearlds had during her All-American career. The win also gave coach Sharon Versyp her 300th career win, and it set up a Monday night

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WACO, Texas — Brittany Boyd scored 22 points, including the game-winning jumper with 14 seconds left, and California survived for a 64-63 victory over feisty Fordham in the first round of the NCAA tournament Saturday. California (22-9), a Final Four team last season, held on when Erin Rooney’s final shot for the Rams came up short. LOUISVILLE REGIONAL (1) TENNESSEE 70 (16) NORTHWESTERN STATE 46 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Isabelle Harrison scored 12 points and sparked a game-changing 12-0 run as No. 1 seed Tennessee withstood an ailing head coach and a lethargic first-half performance to beat Northwestern State 70-46 in its NCAA tournament opener Saturday. Warlick stood and was much more animated in the second half as Tennessee pulled away. Northwestern State (21-13), seeking to become only the second No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 seed, forced a 22-22 tie early in the second half before the Lady Vols (28-5) scored 12 straight points to seize control.

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When South Carolina takes the court on Sunday, it will be more than two weeks removed from their last game in the SEC Tournament. The Gamecocks were eliminated from the conference tournament with a 68-58 defeat at the hands on Kentucky on March 8. The 15 days between games will be the longest stretch without playing all season for South Carolina. South Carolina’s longest prior gap between games was a 10-day break in December that preceded one of the team’s three regular season defeats; a 74-66 loss to North Carolina. BROKEN BUS

Cal State Northridge (18-14) not only has to face the daunting task of tackling a No. 1 seed, they had to overcome transportation issues just to get to Alaska Airlines Arena on Saturday. The Matadors’ bus broke down after developing an engine problem between their hotel and the University of Washington campus. The players crammed into a minivan to complete their trip to the arena for their scheduled practice session. EXPERIENCED

Middle Tennessee State (29-4) is used to playing in the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Raiders have made it into the field in 10 of their last 11 seasons, only missing the tournament in 2008. However, they aren’t used to winning once they get there. Middle Tennessee State hasn’t won a tournament game since an 85-46 firstround victory over Gonzaga in 2007. HIRED HELP

Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark returned to Middle Tennessee State this season to serve as an assistant coach on Rick Insell’s staff. Now Clark gets to help lead her alma mater into the NCAA tournament in the city she calls home during the WNBA season. Clark was a twotime Sun Belt Player of the Year honors and led the nation in scoring in 2010 in two seasons at Middle Tennessee State. RAPID REBUILD

Scott Rueck inherited an Oregon State (23-10) team in 2010 with just two players on the roster after seven players left the program amid allegations of emotional abuse by former head coach LaVonda Wagner.

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7 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati from Mesa, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 9:25 a.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Southampton vs. Tottenham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston vs. St. Louis from Kissimmee, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 11 a.m. -- College Basketball: National Invitation Tournament Second-Round Game -- Illinois at Clemson (ESPN, WBBD-FM 94.7). 11:25 a.m. -- International Soccer: Barclays Premier League Match -- Aston Villa vs. Stoke (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Noon -- College Hockey: NCAA Tournament Selection Show (ESPNU). 12:30 p.m. -- College Lacrosse: Syracuse at Duke (ESPNU). 12:30 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational Final Round from Orlando, Fla. (GOLF). 1 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Atlanta vs. New York Mets from Kissimmee, Fla. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Toronto vs. New York Yankees from Tampa, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Euroleague Game -Real Madrid vs. CSKW Moscow (NBA TV). 1 p.m. -- College Baseball: South Carolina at Kentucky (WNKT-FM 107.5). 2 p.m. -- PGA Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational Final Round from Orlando, Fla. (WIS 10, GOLF). 2 p.m. -- International Soccer: Mexican League Match -- UNAM vs. Monterrey (EL REY). 2 p.m. -- College Baseball: Florida State at Clemson (WPUB-FM 102.7) 2:30 p.m. -- NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 from Fontana, Calif. (WACH 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). 2:30 p.m. -- College Softball: South Carolina at Tennessee (ESPNU). 3 p.m. -- Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Game -- Teams To Be Announed (NBA TV). 4 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland from Tempe, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 4 p.m. -- College Softball: Arkansas at Mississippi (SPORTSOUTH). 4 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland from Phoenix (WGN). 5 p.m. -- College Basketball: National Invitation Tournament Second-Round Game -Southern Mississippi at Missouri (ESPNU). 5 p.m. -- Senior PGA Golf: Champions Tour Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Final Round from Biloxi, Miss. (GOLF). 6:30 p.m. -- Arena Football: Spokane at Arizona (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- College Softball: Texas at Baylor (ESPNU). 7 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: JTBC Founders Cup Final Round from Phoenix (GOLF). 7:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Minnesota at Detroit (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Tampa Bay vs. Boston from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 9 p.m. -- College Track and Field: NCAA Indoor Championships from Albuquerque (ESPNU). Midnight -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: San Diego vs. Texas from Surprise, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

MONDAY

7 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Washington vs. New York Mets from Port St. Lucie, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 10 a.m. -- NHL Hockey: Nashville at Chicago (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 10 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Minnesota vs. Philadelphia from Clearwater, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 1 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Pittsburgh vs. Detroit from Bradenton, Fla. (ESPN). 4 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Cleveland vs. Cincinnati from Goodyear, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). 6 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston vs. Atlanta from Kissimmee, Fla. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 6:30 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second-Round Games (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- College Basketball: CBI Tournament Quarterfinal Game (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- College Basketball: National Invitation Tournament Second-Round Game -Georgetown at Florida State (ESPN). 7 p.m. -- College Baseball: Virginia at Miami (ESPNU). 7 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Houston at Charlotte (SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. -- NBA Basketball: Portland at Miami (NBA TV). 7:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Montreal at Boston (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9 p.m. -- College Basketball: National Invitation Tournament Second-Round Game -- Louisiana State at Southern Methodist (ESPN). 9 p.m. -- Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Tournament Second-Round Games (ESPN2). 9:30 p.m. -- College Basketball: CBI Tournament Quarterfinal Game (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 11 p.m. -- College Basketball: National Invitation Tournament Second-Round Game -- Arkansas at California (ESPN2). 11 p.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Boston vs. Baltimore from Sarasota, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). 2 a.m. -- Major League Exhibition Baseball: Oakland vs. Texas from Surprise, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK).

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SATURDAY’S GAMES

Toronto 9, Detroit 4 N.Y. Mets 10, Miami (ss) 2 Washington 6, Miami (ss) 5 Atlanta 6, Boston 3 St. Louis 5, Houston 2 Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 3, tie, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 5, Minnesota 4

TODAY’S GAMES

Toronto vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Oakland (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Houston vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

Indiana 91, Chicago 79 New York 93, Philadelphia 92 Oklahoma City 119, Toronto 118,2OT Brooklyn 114, Boston 98 Miami 91, Memphis 86 New Orleans 111, Atlanta 105 Dallas 122, Denver 106 Phoenix 98, Detroit 92 San Antonio 99, Sacramento 79 Washington 117, L.A. Lakers 107

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Portland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Houston at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Indiana at Memphis, 8 p.m. Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Orlando at Utah, 9 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Detroit at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

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FRIDAY’S GAMES

The Associated Press

Saturday At Fallen Oak Biloxi, Miss. Purse: $1.6 million Yardage: 7,088; Par 72 Second Round Billy Andrade 71-65—136 Fred Funk 69-67—136 Jay Haas 68-69—137 Fred Couples 66-71—137

TUESDAY

Varsity Baseball Hartsville at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Lakewood at Marlboro County, 6:30 p.m. Manning at Darlington, 6:30 p.m. East Clarendon at Timmonsville, 5:30 p.m. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 7 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Cardinal Newman, 6:30 p.m. Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 6:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball South Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m. Laurence Manning at Florence Christian, 4 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Cardinal Newman, 4 p.m. Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf Sumter at Lugoff-Elgin (at Camden Country Club), TBA Hartsville at Manning, 4 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall (at Sunset Country Club), 3:30 p.m. Thomas Sumter in SCISA Region II-3A Match (at Beech Creek Golf Club), 3:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Trinity-Byrnes, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Crestwood at Darlington, 7:30 p.m. Manning at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m. Trinity-Byrnes at Thomas Sumter, 6 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Wilson Hall at Palmetto Athletic Club, 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer Crestwood at Darlington, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball Sumter at Summerville, 6:30 p.m. Hartsville at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Lakewood at Marlboro County, 7:30 p.m. Manning at Darlington, 7 p.m. East Clarendon at Timmonsville, 5:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 5 p.m. Florence Christian at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. Patrick Henry at Clarendon Hall, 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball Lakewood at Marlboro County, 5:30 p.m. Manning at Darlington, 5 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Florence Christian at Laurence Manning, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Camden at Sumter, 5 p.m. Wilson Hall at Cardinal Newman, 4 p.m.

NBA STANDINGS

GOLF

Saturday Orlando, Fla. Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,419; Par: 72 Third Round Adam Scott 62-68-71—201 Keegan Bradley 71-67-66—204 Matt Every 69-70-66—205 Jason Kokrak 67-71-67—205 Chesson Hadley 69-68-69—206 Francesco Molinari 67-70-69—206

Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m. Sumter Christian at Maranatha Christian, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball Sumter at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. Carolina at Thomas Sumter, 3:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Marlboro, 5 p.m. B Team Softball Laurence Manning at Colleton Prep, 4 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Sumter at Manning, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball West Florence at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Carolina at Thomas Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at The King’s Academy, 5 p.m. Sumter Christian at Maranatha Christian, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Crestwood at Hartsville, 6:30 p.m. Darlington at Manning, 6 p.m. Lamar at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Palmetto Athletic Club, 4 p.m. Edisto at Laurence Manning, 5:30 p.m. Carolina at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Robert E. Lee at McBee, 5 p.m. B Team Baseball Williamsburg at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Robert E. Lee at The King’s Academy, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf Wilson Hall, Robert E. Lee at Calhoun, 3:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Golf Sumter vs. Manning Varsity, East Clarendon Varsity (at Oak Hills Golf Club in Columbia), 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Sumter at Lancaster, 7:15 p.m. Lakewood at Lower Richland, 5:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 7 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Camden at Sumter, 5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer Sumter at Lancaster, 5:45 p.m. Lower Richland at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m. Varsity Softball Sumter at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m. Williamsburg at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. Carolina at Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 1 p.m. Phoenix at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Washington at Denver, 5 p.m. Milwaukee at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Brooklyn at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at New York, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

MONDAY’S GAMES

Houston at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Portland at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m. Denver at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Memphis, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Detroit at Utah, 9 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NHL STANDINGS FRIDAY’S GAMES

N.Y. Rangers 3, Columbus 1 Chicago 3, Carolina 2 Boston 2, Colorado 0 Nashville 6, Calgary 5 Saturday’s Games St. Louis at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 2 p.m. Ottawa at Dallas, 3 p.m. Florida at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Carolina at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Washington at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Columbus at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Toronto at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Nashville at Chicago, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Florida at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

Barons still perfect after DH sweep of High Point Christian HIGH POINT, N.C. – The Wilson Hall varsity baseball team improved to 9-0 with a doubleheader sweep of High Point Christian on Saturday at the HPC field. The Barons took the opener 6-0 and won the second contest 4-2. John Patrick Sears pitched a complete-game shutout in the first game, striking out 13 and allowing five hits with one walk in seven innings. He also went 1-for-1 at the plate with three walks. William Kinney went 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored while Kemper Patton was 3-for-3 with two runs driven in. McLendon Sears and Robert James also had hits. In Game 2, Kinney got the win on the mound after striking out 10 in six innings with two runs and two walks allowed. Chase Belk picked up the save in the seventh. James was 3-for-3 with an RBI for the Barons. William Creech had two hits and drove in three. William Kinney had two hits while Andrew Kinney, McLendon Sears and Patton each recorded a hit. SWAMPCATS WIN PAIR

Laurence Manning Academy earned a 12-1 victory over Thomas Sumter Academy on Saturday. The Swampcats also recorded a 14-0 win over Robert E. Lee Academy on Friday in Bishopville. Matthew Miles was the winning pitcher against the Generals. Linc Powell led the LMA offense with three hits and four runs driven in. Mark Pipkin was 2-for-2 with two RBI. Against REL, Pipkin picked up the win on the mound after allowing just one hit and striking out six. J.T. Eppley earned the save and also had two doubles, a triple and drove in three runs at the plate. Robbie Page had three hits including a homer while Pipkin had three hits including two doubles and drove in four. Todd Larrimer and Davis Mason had two hits apiece for the Swampcats. MARLBORO COUNTY 12 CRESTWOOD 7

BENNETTSVILLE – Marlboro County earned a 12-7 Region VI-3A victory over Crestwood on Friday at the MCHS field, dropping the Knights to 0-4 overall and 0-2 in the region. Ryan Miller had a double and drove in two runs to lead CHS. Collin Kremer, Christian Buford, Chris Tention, Traquan Joe and Eric Pulido all registered hits for the Knights. Cole Benenhaley took the loss on the mound. Kremer had 2 2/3 in-

nings of scoreless relief, allowing one hit. Crestwood will host Hartsville on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. CLARENDON HALL 8 JEFFERSON DAVIS 1

SUMMERTON – Clarendon Hall opened region play on Friday with an 8-1 win over Jefferson Davis Academy. Dustin Way earned the win on the mound for CH, striking out four and walking none and giving up just two hits in five innings. Tilton McRae closed out the game in relief. Offensively, the Saints were led by Gary Ellenbark who was 2-for-3. McRae went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI and Wes Keller had a hit and two runs driven in. The Saints are 3-4 overall and 1 -0 in region play with another game scheduled for Tuesday against Patrick Henry in Summerton. VARSITY SOCCER LAKEWOOD 8 MARLBORO COUNTY 1 BENNETTSVILLE – Christian McDonald had three goals and an assist as Lakewood opened Region VI-3A play with an 8-1 win over Marlboro County. Gianni Jackson had two goals for the Gators while Jonathan Turcios, Jir’bre Brown and Luke Sims all had one goal. Turcious and Ryan Johnson each had an assist while Blake Carraher had two. LHS, now 5-0 overall and 1-0 in the region, will travel to Lower Richland on Monday for a 5:30 p.m. match. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL LMA WINS PAIR

Laurence Manning Academy pitcher Buddy Bleasdale struck out nine in six innings and allowed just three hits to lead the Swampcats to a 7-4 victory over Robert E. Lee on Friday in Bishopville. On Thursday, Ryan Touchberry allowed one hit over four innings with six strikeouts in a 16-0 win over Orangeburg Prep in Manning. Bleasdale, Touchberry, Brent Jones and Will Williamson all had hits for LMA against the Cavaliers. Morgan Morris picked up the save. Against OP, Trent Frye and Jamie Richardson had two hits apiece while Dawson Hatfield drove in three runs. CORRECTION

The Lakewood High School varsity baseball team lost to Darlington 17-7 on Friday at the Gators field. Information in Saturday’s Sumter Item was incorrect.

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

Bays leads Clarendon Hall past JDA 8-5 SUMMERTON – Brittany Bays had two hits and drove in three runs as the Clarendon Hall varsity softball team defeated Jefferson Davis Academy 8-5 on Friday at the CH field. Jordan Carter went 3-for-4 with a double for the Lady Saints. Holly Carlisle, Gracyn Royce, Emily Brunson and Shannon Corbett each went 2-for-4 witch Corbett picking up a double. Royce got the win on the mound for the Lady Saints. WILSON HALL 19 PINEWOOD PREP 0

SUMMERVILLE – Wilson Hall improved to 9-3 on the season with a 19-0 victory over Pinewood Prep in three innings on Friday at the Pinewood field. Holly Scott and Amelia Weston combined on the mound to allow just one hit with five strikeouts. On offense, Betsy Cunningham had two hits including a 2-run triple. Haley Hawkins had three hits including an inside-the-park home run as did Hannah Jordan. Scott had two hits including a double while Bailey Connor, Catherine Kelley and Danielle deHoll each registered a pair of hits. Drake Ives also had a double for the Lady Barons. CONWAY 6 SUMTER 1

CONWAY – Conway collected seven hits en route to a 6-1 victory over Sumter on Friday in Region VI-4A action at the Conway field. Hannah Bettencourt took the loss for the Lady Gamecocks, allowing six runs, four earned, on five hits – including two homers – in 4 2/3 innings with three walks and three

punchouts. Rachel Vise went 2-for-3 to lead the SHS offense. Tara Rhodes, Anna Copeland and Brook Gentele all had hits for Sumter while Courtney Price drove in the lone run on a sacrifice. SHS also lost to West Florence 6-2 on Thursday. Bettencourt took the loss on the mound after allowing five earned runs on eight hits in six innings. Chae Hutchison, Copeland, Bettencourt and Kaylee Posey all had hits with Bettencourt and Posing driving in a run each. VARSITY SOCCER MARLBORO COUNTY 4 LAKEWOOD 3 BENNETTSVILLE – Lakewood lost its Region VI 3A opener against Marlboro County 4-3 on Friday in Bennettsville to fall to 2-1 on the season and 0-1 in the region. Karli Fletcher led the Lady Gators with two goals. Jody Brandel scored one goal and had an assist. Jonaleah Moroz had two saves in goal. Lakewood returns to action Monday against Lower Richland at J. Frank Baker Stadium. JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL CLARENDON HALL 16 JEFFERSON DAVIS 6 SUMMTERTON – Devyn Royce and Bailey Conners each had four hits as Clarendon Hall earned a 16-6 victory over Jefferson Davis in six innings on Friday at the CH field. Royce had a triple as one of her hits. Madison Kidd and Lauren Pifer each went 3-for-4 for a double for the Lady Saints. Sydney Wells was 2-for3. Kidd picked up the win on the mound with seven strikeouts.

SPORTS

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

SPORTS ITEMS

Wildcats win 2-1, take series against Gamecocks LEXINGTON, KY. – Kentucky gained a 2-run lead in the first three innings and held off a late rally by topranked South Carolina to defeat the Gamecocks 2-1 on Saturday at Cliff Hagan Stadium. The Gamecocks are now 18-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC with Kentucky 17-6 and 3-2. The series concludes today at 1 p.m. Micheal Thomas gave Kentucky a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning with a solo homer, his second of the series and fifth of the season. A 2-out RBI single by Max Kuhn in the third inning gave the Wildcats a 2-run edge. The Gamecocks looked to tie it in the ninth as DC Arendas led off the frame with a double off the wall in rightcenter, just barely missing a home run. English laid down a successful sac bunt to move Arendas to third with one out. UK brought in right-hander Spencer Jack. Jack struck out Marcus Mooney for the second out of the frame. With two outs and Max Schrock at the plate, UK brought in left-hander Logan Salow. Salow induced Schrock into a groundout at second ending the game. South Carolina had seven hits to Kentucky’s six on the afternoon. Arendas finished 2-for-4. Pankake extended his hitting streak to nine games. Micheal Thomas led UK with a 2-for-3 day at the plate. FLORIDA STATE 11-4 CLEMSON 1-3

CLEMSON -- The Florida State Seminoles scored three runs in the seventh inning to take the lead and held on for a 4-3 win over No. 13 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader. The Seminoles (19-4, 7-2 ACC) swept the doubleheader with an 11-1 victory earlier over the Tigers (14-9, 6-3 ACC). The Tigers scored three twoout runs in the second inning, highlighted by Jay Baum’s 2-run double, to take a 3-0 lead. But Florida State answered with a run in the sixth inning and three runs in the seventh inning, sparked by Justin Gonzalez’s solo home run. Seminole reliever Gage Smith (3-0) earned the win, while Jameis Winston recorded his fourth save of the year.

Clemson reliever Clate Schmidt (2-4) suffered the loss. Tiger starter Jake Long yielded just one run on three hits in 6.0 innings pitched. Brandon Leibrandt (4-1) tossed a complete game 4-hitter in the opener for the Seminoles. Tiger starter Matthew Crownover (4-2) suffered the loss despite not allowing an earned run in 2 2/3 innings pitched. The series concludes Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the second game of the doubleheader. SCOTT STILL IN LEAD AT BAY HILL

USCS FROM PAGE B1 Sumter, going 2-for-4 with a run and a run batted in. Taylor Kellner had three hits, including a double, a run, and RBI and a stolen base while Bradley was 2-for-4 with a run scored and Ray Murphy added a double with a RBI and run scored. Medlin said a lot of the hitting success Saturday came from some lineup adjustments. “We moved Anthony Paulsen to the leadoff spot, we moved Brett Aukland to the 3 hole, Will Thompson to the 4 hole, and those guys produced,” Medlin said. “That freed up Trevor Bradley in the 5 spot, he had a good day, Ryan Perkins went from the leadoff to the 2 hole and he had a great day. It was good to see Ray Murphy at the bottom of the lineup double there in the sixth inning. Our offense did the little things. We

GAMECOCKS FROM PAGE B1

ORLANDO, Fla. — Adam Scott still had the lead at Bay Hill on Saturday. At least five other players suddenly have a realistic chance at winning. Scott, who started the third round with a seven-shot lead, missed three par putts inside 8 feet and had to settle for a 1-under 71, which narrowed his lead to three shots over Keegan Bradley going into the final round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bradley’s approach to the 18th narrowly cleared the rocks that frame the lake, leaving him a 4-foot birdie putt for a 6-under 66. He will be paired with Scott in the final round, with much at stake for both of them.

it lost a lot of talent from that squad. However, Shumake is taking nothing for granted with the Knights. “(WF head) Coach (Bob) Kleinknecht has been doing this a long time,” Shumake said. “They may not be as talented as they were a year ago, but his teams are always going to come out and give you a good game.” Sumter will start left-hander and Clemson signee Charlie Barnes on the mound on Monday. Shumake said Barnes could be available for an inning of relief in the third game of the series, but he won’t start because he has to be ready to start the first

ANDRADE SHOOTS 65 TO TAKE LEAD

He earned his win by finishing a game against Francis Marion University, stopping a seventh-inning rally by recording the third out on a strikeout. He allowed two hits and fanned three, including the last two hitters, in a scoreless 2 1/3 innings. “In tight games, I want to be the guy with

SAUCIER, Miss. — Billy Andrade shot a 7-under 65 to share the lead with Fred Funk after the second round of the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic at Fallen Oak on Saturday. Andrade had the low round of the day, capping it with a 20-foot birdie putt on 18. Funk shot a 67. MEN’S NIT BASKETBALL LOUISIANA TECH 79 GEORGIA 71 ATHENS, Ga.— Louisiana Tech was so dominant in the first 13 minutes against Georgia on Saturday that its biggest challenge became avoiding tentative play. It was a pleasant dilemma that Louisiana Tech overcame, though not without a late scare. Alex Hamilton scored 20 points and Louisiana Tech led by 26 points in the first half before holding off a late Georgia comeback for a 79-71 victory in the second round of the NIT.

From staff, wire reports

BROOME FROM PAGE B1

THE SUMTER ITEM missed a couple of signs and we swung through three hit-and-runs today, but we competed and really battled against two very good pitchers. Chris Stewart and Tanner Petrey are both very good, and have been very successful for them this year, so we beat two good guys today.” Medlin did not put much stock in the Fire Ants’ newly acquired top position. “You know how that can be, short-lived,” he said. “Today doesn’t matter. There’s only one poll that matters, and that’s the one at the end of the year. We’re 5-1. We’ve got less losses than everybody else in the league, but it doesn’t mean anything yet.” The two teams are scheduled to meet today in another doubleheader. Game time for the opener has been moved up to noon in an attempt to beat some potentially inclement weather.

game of the next region series the following Monday. Twin brothers Jacob Watcher and Phillip Watcher are the Nos. 2 and 3 starters, respectively. However, Shumake said a decision has yet to be made on which games The Citadel signees will start. SHS’ offensive production is a work in progress even though the Gamecocks are coming off a strong game in a 7-2 victory over Blythewood on Thursday. “Our hitting is something we’ve been working really hard on,” Shumake said. “We’ve been working more on the attitude, the mental approach we take to the plate, more than the mechanical. We want the guys to believe in what they’re doing when they go to the plate.”

the ball who has a chance to win it,” he said. “You can’t make mistakes.” Focused on this season, Broome isn’t counting out playing at a higher level after college. “I’m hoping if my numbers stay lower and I can continue on that course, I’ll have an opportunity,” he said. Send updates about area athletes to Barbara Boxleitner at BKLE3@aol.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014 Call Ivy Moore at: (803) 774-1221 | E-mail: ivym@theitem.com

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Seth Reimer has been cultural manager for the city of Sumter since August 2013. He’s brought some big names to the stage of the Sumter Opera House and has made it his mission to make the venue a more integral part of the community. He’s already booked several name acts. BELOW: The full moon rises behind the historic Sumter Opera House.

City cultural manager sets goals

‘Opera House

can be busiest venue in town’ BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com (803) 774-1221

eth Reimer wants to make the Sumter Opera House a more integral part of the community, as well as a destination for people around the state — and even out of state — looking for good entertainment. As the cultural manager for the city since August, he’s already booking quality performers into the 550-seat auditorium. Reimer seems uniquely suited for his position. He grew up in the “small farming village” of Moscow, in southwest Kansas, where his parents were involved in the arts. “They made sure I learned to sing and play instruments,” Reimer said. His interest and involvement continued into college at Oklahoma City University, where he met his wife, the former Jennifer Alford of Sumter. Following graduation, both moved to New York City, where he worked as tour manager for various dance companies based out of the city. “Then I took a position with Macy’s and worked in their annual events department — the Thanksgiving Day parade and Santa Land, where they turn the eighth floor into Santa Land, which is very much like (in the film) ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’” Reimer was also involved in the

‘So many have told me of experiences they had here. Some had their first dates here when it was being used as a movie theater, and others came to concerts or other shows.’ SETH REIMER City of Sumter cultural manager

department store’s Fourth of July fireworks display, its spring flower show, “where they turn the first floor into this topiary, live flower garden. It’s beautiful and amazing. I was still working as a stagehand, keeping my hands dirty slinging cables and getting more knowledge of the industry on a large production scale.” During this time, he said, “I worked the VH1 Awards, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the Bryant Park Fashion Week.” One of his most memorable jobs was working on the 9/11 commemo-

ration ceremonies from 2003 through 2006, Reimer said. “That was something that was extremely neat to be a part of. While that was going on, I applied to work at Carnegie Hall as a performance manager, managing daily performances, making sure everything went smoothly.” After some time in New York, Reimer proposed to Jennifer. She said yes, “and then right after that, she moved home to Sumter, and I followed her,” he said. That was fine with Reimer, he said, “because I wanted to live in a small town. I always wanted to be a family man but still be able to contribute to the arts community. I feel like with three performance venues here in Sumter, we’re a step ahead of most places.” The Reimers soon became co-owners of Miss Libby’s School of Dance, where they’ve been for eight years, producing February’s acclaimed Sumter Arts Showcase in addition to the school’s other projects. They have two children, J.T., 4 in May, and Kinslee, 1 1/2. He’s been at the Sumter Opera House for just eight months, but Reimer is confident the historic landmark is destined to become one of the busiest performance venues around. “It’s a beautiful facility,” he said. “Its interior is beautiful, but the last update was 1986, so we’re pushing 30

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Sumter Opera House Performances • Thursday — Songs from the Harp • April 4 — Sumter Jazz Ensemble • April 13 — Brad Mehldau Trio • April 26 — Rob Crosby & Writers in the Round

years. We just need to update the equipment, create a box office and a patron lounge.” He also thinks the Sumter Opera House is special to the people of Sumter. “So many have told me of experiences they had here,” Reimer said. “Some had their first dates here when it was being used as a movie theater, and others came to concerts or other shows. And a lot of people have actually performed on the stage. “Everybody wants to know that their opera house is having a show. What makes people come back to the Sumter Opera House is that patron experience and the artistic experience.” One of Reimer’s primary goals is “to sell it out regularly. For now, commercial-type concerts are what people are buying tickets for, like Leon Russell (who performed there Wednesday) or Frankie Avalon. If people hear it on the radio or see it

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Sumter swim team excels; Phantoms to be disbanded 75 YEARS AGO – 1939 Aug. 13-19 A. T. Heath Jr., of Sumter caught a 75-pound sailfish while trolling in the Atlantic 38 miles southeast of Murrell’s Inlet. His photo was taken with the fish at The Sumter Ice and Fuel Company, Yesteryear where he in Sumter put his SAMMY WAY catch on cold storage before shipping it to Florida to be mounted. • The Sumter High School football squad held its first practice this morning under new coach Bill Clark. Around 40 hopefuls

turned out and this afternoon it was expected that the number will swell to 60. It is too early to predict what kind of team Sumter will have this fall, but Coach Clark is faced with a hard task in filling the places of such stars as Bobby Bauman and Johnnie Sweatte in the backfield, and others in the line. • The Sumter Midget swimming team, coached by Austin M. Francis, captured the Carolinas Midget championship Saturday by winning enough points to beat Goldsboro’s team 36 ½ points to 26 at High Point, N.C.. Members of the Sumter team will bring 12 medals and a large team trophy back. They include C. Propst, R. Bradham, R. Wilson, D. Bultman, R. Dabbs, R. Baker and J.L.

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Brothers A.K. and A.L. Bernshouse met for the first time in 35 years in 1939. Mooneyhan. Ralph Wilson captured second place in the senior men’s diving event, and Harry Parker, junior swimmer, scored 12 points in the senior events to give Sumter third place in that division.

• Sumter and Camden of the Palmetto State League play here tomorrow and the American Legion Junior sectional tournament gets under way Thursday and lasts through Saturday. Sixteen states will be represented by four teams playing here. • Dr. Hayne, state health officer, told Mayor Creech over long distance this morning that he would “correct” the statement appearing in this morning’s State newspaper that it was not considered safe to take children to Charleston and Sumter counties because of the poliomyelitis epidemic. • Sumter’s A.K. Bernshouse last saw his brother, A.L. BerITEM FILE PHOTO nshouse in 1904. It was a Around 40 students turned out for Sumter High happy reunion yesterday

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School football tryouts in August, 1939. Bill Clark is the coach of the Gamecocks.

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WEDDINGS

ENGAGEMENTS

Svetlik-Derbyshire

Elmore-Edwards

MOUNT PLEASANT — Anne Caroline Svetlik and Jesse Colin Derbyshire, both of Mount Pleasant, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Saint Andrews Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael John Svetlik of Sumter, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Haile and the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Svetlik. She graduated from Sumter High School and Lander University in Greenwood with a degree in mass communications and marketing. She is employed as a risk management specialist for 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty for South Carolina. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John William Derbyshire of Isle of Palms and Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lee Howard of Dublin, Ohio, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Moberger of Bradenton, Fla., the late Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Derbyshire and Mr. and Mrs. T.D. McLaughlin. He graduated from Straford High School and the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of science degree in finance. He is the owner of Blend Juice Bar and Gold and Diamond Brokers in Mount Pleasant. The Rev. Brian C. Morgan officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Dr. Mark Bebensee, organist; and Mrs. Nancy Clayton Lefter, soloist. The bride was escorted by her father. Mrs. Elise Svetlik McElveen, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, with Nikki Leigh Derbyshire, sister of the bridegroom, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Deana Brown Blanding and Mrs. Kimberly Abercrombie Whitman. Flower girls were Caroline Elise McElveen, niece of the bride, Lundy Jayne Whitman and

Otis Jamison “Jamie” Elmore Jr. and Lisa Hobbs Hellams, both of Sumter, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Elmore of Sumter, to Jeremy Curtis Edwards of Laurens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Edwards of Laurens. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. JoAnn Atkinson Elmore and the late Otis Jamison Elmore Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gene Edward Hobbs Sr., all of Sumter. She graduated from Winthrop University in 2011 with a bachelor of science in biology and from the Medical University of South

MRS. JESSE DERBYSHIRE

McKenzie Ann Whitman. Dylan Durrell Derbyshire, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. Groomsmen were the bridegroom’s father, Dane Lee Derbyshire, brother of the bridegroom, and Michael Haile Svetlik, brother of the bride. Ushers were Heath Blanchard, Matt Deerin, Michael Dolberg, Rodney Hancock, Jason Hayes and Brandon Tripp McElveen, brother-in-law of the bride. Rodney Neil Hancock II served as ring bearer. Also participating were Sarah Haile and Lauren Haile, cousins of the bride, Claudia Argiro, Ms. Leslie Bohannon, Mrs. Catherine Bray, Leanne Goss, Laura Kaye Hartsell, Mrs. Alicia McCory, Mrs. Dawn McGill, Mrs. Ashley Moses, Mrs. Ashley Turner and Mrs. Katie Webb. The bride’s parents held the reception at Harbor Side East in Mount Pleasant. The bridegroom’s parents held the rehearsal party at the Historic Rice Mill Building in Charleston. The couple resides in Mount Pleasant.

Wilkie-Deaton Abby Elizabeth Wilkie and Derrick Allen Deaton, both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Crosswell Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilkie, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilkie Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Felder Jr., all of Sumter. She is employed by Sumter School District. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Deaton, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Furman Grooms, Floyd Deaton and Ms. Liz Amerson, all of Sumter. He is employed by Sumter Plant of Continental Tire the AmeriMRS. DERRICK DEATON cas. The Rev. Gene Mosier officiJoos, niece of the bride, served ated at the ceremony. Music was provided by aunt as flower girl. Daniel Lyles, cousin of the of the bride, Cheryl Felder, pianist; and cousin of the bride, bridegroom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Dillon Caroline Felder, violinist. Ellis, Aaron Cunningham and Escorted by her father, the Brent Atkinson. bride wore a beautifully deAlso participating were Mr. tailed gown featuring a fitted and Mrs. Robbie Rickard. bodice and chiffon skirt with The bride’s parents held the hand-beaded lace. Brandi Deaton, sister of the reception in the church fellowbridegroom, served as maid of ship hall. The bridegroom’s parents honor, with Kerrie Joos, sister held the rehearsal party in the of the bride, as matron of church fellowship hall. honor. Following a wedding trip to Aubrey Rickard, cousin of Myrtle Beach, the couple rethe bride, and Kelsey Baker served as bridesmaids. Natalie sides in Sumter.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Vinings celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Vining of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2014. Their children are Suzanne S. and Philip Cawrse of Elyria, Ohio, Allen E. and Lisa Vining of Mount Pleasant and Garrett E. Vining of Sumter. The couple has two grandchildren. Mrs. Vining is the former MR., MRS. CECIL E. VINING Sara Emma Stone of Manning.

Carolina in 2013 with a master’s in health administration. She is employed as an HR benefits analyst at Spartanburg Regional. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Edwards and Mrs. Martha Marler and the late Curtis Marler, all of Laurens. He graduated from Winthrop University in 2011 with a bachelor of science in sports management. He is employed as an operations assistant at Winthrop University. The wedding is planned for July 19, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Sumter. ••• The couple is registered

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Witherspoon-Edwards Anthony and Marie Witherspoon of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Stepheni Witherspoon of Sumter, to Michael Edwards of Sumter, son of Willie Porter Jr. of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Cedric and Pamela Atkinson of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lynette Palmeri and the late George Palmeri Sr. of Falconer, N.Y., and Harrison Witherspoon Sr. and the late Mrs. Vermell R. Witherspoon of Sumter. She graduated from Sumter High School in 2008 at Coastal Carolina Universi-

ty in 2012 with a bachelor of science in exercise and sports science and is pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy at Elon University. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Willie Sr. and Vivian Porter of Rocky Mount and Leslie and Mae Vann Atkinson of Elm City, N.C. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 2009. He is an airman first class and C-17 Loadmaster in the United States Air Force at MISS WITHERSPOON, EDWARDS Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington. The wedding is planned Dunes Resort on the Isle of for March 8, 2015, at Wild Palms.

Allen-Bell Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newton Allen of Roxboro, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Allen of Raleigh, N.C., to Edward Rickenbaker Bell of Raleigh, son of Dr. and Mrs. Lester McGill Bell of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Evelyn Turner Wilson and the late James C. Wilson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Newton Allen, all of Roxboro. She graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor of science in business administration and marketing. She is employed by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. Henrietta Tindal Rickenbaker and the late Henry Burchell Rickenbaker of Summerton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edward Bell of Kingstree. He graduated from Lander University with a bachelor of science in business and marketing. He is a principal of Bell Commercial and a partner in DNB Development Co. in Raleigh. The wedding is planned for May 17, 2014, at BrookBELL, MISS ALLEN green Gardens in Murrells Inlet. barn.com; Williams-Sonoma, ••• The couple is registered at williams-sonoma.com; and Belk, www.belk.com. Pottery Barn, www.pottery-

NEW ARRIVALS

James Liam & Grayson Evan McConnell Jay and Jennifer McConnell of Charlotte, N.C., announce the birth of twin sons, James Liam and Grayson Evan, on Dec. 22, 2013, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Huntersville, N.C. James Liam weighed 5 pounds and 8 ounces. He was 18 1/4 inches long. Grayson Evan weighed 4 pounds and 11 ounces. He was 16 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are John and Priscilla Dickey of Sumter, and Jim and Paula McConnell and Leigh and Donna Grandage, all of Charlottesville, Va. Great-grandparents are Donald and the late Hattie Leeth of Waynesboro, Va., the late Dr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Holmes of Fitchburg, Mass., the late Dr. and Mrs. Lincoln Dickey of Cleveland, Ohio, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim McConnell of Charlottesville. Mrs. McConnell is the former Jennifer Dickey.

EARLY DEADLINE FOR WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS: Engagement and wedding announcements to publish in the April 13 edition of The Sumter Item must be submitted by noon on Thursday, April 3. Engagement and wedding announcements of local interest are published on Sundays. The normal deadline is noon on the preceding Monday. Early deadlines are announced in print and on the website, www.theitem.com. Engagement and wedding forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item, 20 N. Magnolia St., or downloaded from www.theitem.com. Please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. Do not print in all capital letters. Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality. To have your photo returned, provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Photos may also be e-mailed to rhondab@theitem.com. All photographs must be received by the deadline. It is not The Sumter Item’s responsibility to make sure a photograph is e-mailed by your photographer. For information, call (803) 774-1264. ANNOUNCEMENT FEES: $95: Standard wedding announcement with photo $90: Standard wedding announcement without photo $75: Standard engagement announcement with photo $70: Standard engagement announcement without photo If you would like your announcement to include information that is not on The Sumter Item’s form, there will be an additional $50 charge.

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â€˜Jersey Boysâ€™ at the Koger for 7 performances BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com (803) 774-1221 Tickets are on sale for six performances of the multiple award-winning musical â€œJersey Boysâ€? at Columbiaâ€™s Koger Center for the Arts. The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning show tells the story of the rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons â€” Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi â€” from blue-collar life on the â€œwrong side of the tracksâ€? to become one of the biggest and most popular pop music bands of the 20th century, a precursor to the short-lived â€œboy bandsâ€? era. Written by Oscar winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, â€œJersey Boysâ€? has music by Bob Gaudio, back-up singer and keyboardist for the Four Seasons from 1959 to 1971. Lyrics are by Bob Crewe, who co-wrote 10 hits for the Four Seasons with Gaudio. Sergio Trujillo was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography for â€œJersey Boys.â€? The original cast soundtrack of the musical has

been certified platinum by Recording Artists of America and is available on Rhino Records. â€œJersey Boysâ€? opened on Broadway in 2005 to outstanding reviews, and in December of the following year, it began a record-breaking run in Los Angeles. To this day, it can be seen around the U.S. in major cities, as well as in the Netherlands, London and other locations. To date, close to 20 million people have seen the show. â€œJersey Boysâ€? is part of the Broadway in Columbia Series. Visit the â€œJersey Boysâ€? website at www.JerseyBoysTour. com/watch for a preview of the show.

JERSEY BOYS SCHEDULE WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30 TICKETS: begin at $40 at CapitolTickets.com; The Koger Center box office, (803) 251-2222.

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The cast of â€œJersey Boysâ€? performs the Four Seasonsâ€™ hit â€œSherry Baby.â€? The multiple award-winning musical will be presented at the Koger Center for the Arts Tuesday through Sunday, March 30.

Mystery plant a widespread shrub, but often overlooked BY JOHN NELSON Curator, USC Herbarium Gloomy, gloomy, these misty spring days after all the ice and rain. One wonders if it ever will warm up and get sunny. And yet, there are plenty of early spring flowers out and about now to give us at least the perception of coming warmth and botanical bounty. As long as we are going to be out on a field trip, here is a little shrub that offers its cheery flowers to brighten things up a bit. Itâ€™s a native species, distributed rather widely in the eastern United States. It is a completely deciduous shrub, and it blooms before the leaves, or just as the tender, new leaves are starting to unfold. This shrub is a twiggy little thing and sort of disap-

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This little shrub offers its cheery flowers to brighten things up a bit. Itâ€™s a native species, distributed rather widely in the eastern United States. It is a completely deciduous shrub, and it blooms before the leaves. pears into the foliage once summer is with us. The leaves are rather â€œstandardâ€? as leaves go: elliptical and green, shaped like a football. The smooth twigs themselves are quite supple,

and easily bent, which is one of the most remarkable things about this species, at least when you arenâ€™t seduced by its attractive flowers. If you take a look at one of its branches,

Feb.19: 1st - Hon Keith and Lila Cobb 2nd â€“ TIE â€“ Stan Kohli and Marvin Chin Jimmie Ann Anderson and Barbara James Feb. 26: 1st - Denis Harbath and Gary Harbath 2nd - Dick Hinkle and Larry Baum

3rd â€“ Pat Lauterbach and Hugh Cook.

youâ€™ll also see that the nodes (the points at which the leaves are attached) are clearly swollen. The bark is tan or light brown, and it has a peculiar feature: Itâ€™s very tough. You can strip the bark in thin pieces down a considerable length of the stem. This bark has apparently been used by the oldtimers as a sort of ersatz cord or string. You never know when, on a field trip, you might need to wrap up whatâ€™s left of your lunch in a couple of big sycamore leaves. Maybe you can find this little shrub and employ its stringy bark for this purpose. For me though, our mystery plant is remarkable for its flowers. They are bright yellowish-green, or clearly yellow. Two or three (or four) will be clustered together, hanging at a

node. The flower is tubular, and made up of a calyx;there arenâ€™t any petals â€” we say that the calyx is therefore petaloid, since they look like petals. I put my nose down to the little flowers you see pictured here, but didnâ€™t detect any fragrance. Following these flowers, the ovary will develop into a small green olivelike fruit. Not very conspicuous. Although our mystery shrub is widespread, itâ€™s probably overlooked in the woods a lot. Iâ€™ve only seen it a few times here in South Carolina. There is a second species, very similar, which grows in Missouri and Arkansas, and a third species, too, restricted entirely to central California. Not to change the subject too much, but there are several of you out

there that like to grow the evergreen and beautifully fragrant shrub â€œwinter Daphneâ€? (Daphne odora) in your yard or garden. You might like to know that our mystery plant is distantly related to Daphne, but they reside in different genera. And, like our mystery plant, the flowers of Daphne have a petaloid calyx, and no petals. Answer: â€œLeatherwood,â€? Dirca palustris John Nelson is the curator of the A.C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. As a public service, the Herbarium offers free plant identifications. For more information, visit www.herbarium. org or call (803) 7778196, or email nelson@ sc.edu.

the 38 members present and said a few words in memory of Dorothy Lewin, an inactive member who is recently deceased. Gene Smith gave the devotional and offered a prayer. Frances Betchman and Susan Ward made

announcements concerning current and upcoming cultural events in the Sumter area. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to the annual business session, during which a slate of officers for 201415 was elected.

Serving for the coming year will be Frances Betchman, president; Shirley Patterson, vicepresident; Rosemary Drakeford, recording secretary; Mary Dallery, corresponding secretary; and Linda Hogon, treasurer.

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Pictured is one of the many planes used by the Royal Air Force during World War I. Ervin Shaw, below, poses in front of a DH-4 which he often flew.

Ervin Shaw’s

love affair with flying begins

Shaw, left, poses with one of his many fellow pilots assigned to duty in France.

eflections continues its inquiry into the life and times of Ervin David Shaw, aviator and auto enthusiast. In this segment readers are given the opportunity to learn of the beginning of Shaw’s love affair with flight. Information used in the preparation of this piece is taken from The Sumter Item archives, and the photos of this remarkable man are provided by Ervin Burns Shaw. Ervin D. Shaw enlisted in the Ervin Shaw, third from left, poses with United States Army in September, friends prior to flying a mission. 1917, just before his 23rd birthday; after receiving his commission in the Aeronautical Section of the He was considered one of the most Signal Corps, Shaw was sent to Co- daring and skillful pilots in the lumbus, Ohio, and Ohio State Unioutfit. ‘A stout chap’— the highest versity to receive training in the tribute that could be paid a flying field of aviation. Following a perihero — was what they called him.” od of intensive training, he was Within a short span of time, shipped to England with the Shaw began flying reconnaissance American Expeditionary Forces. missions over German-held terriAccording to an article pubtory. During these experiences, he lished in The Item “in April, 1918, learned advanced skills in maneuLieutenant Shaw was attached to vering his aircraft which served the Royal Air Force, and after adhim well in later combat. vanced training at Oxford and in Next Sunday, Part 3 in the ReScotland, he went to France with flections series on the life of Ervin the Royal Air Force’s 48th SquadShaw will recount his untimely ron. Lieutenant Shaw was one of death and the events leading up to the first ‘Yanks’ with the 48th honoring him through the naming Squadron and was highly regardof the military flight training ed by his fellow pilots. Although school located in Sumter. born across the Atlantic, Shaw Reach Item Archivist Sammy quickly became extraordinarily Way at waysammy@yahoo.com or popular among his fellow trainees. (803) 774-1294.

Pictured is Ervin Shaw dressed in the uniform of the Royal Air Force’s 45th squadron.

Shaw’s fellow pilots report to the mess hall while serving at Camp Grantham.

Shaw is shown at Camp Mineola standing in front of de Haviland D-4.

Lt. Ervin Shaw is shown as he looked over the Brish DH airplane he flew. The DH-4 was one of the Allies’ most dependable observation planes with its powerful inline Liberty engine.

EDUCATION

THE SUMTER ITEM

Thomas Sumter Academy SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS ANNOUNCED The winners of the TSA 2014 High School Science Fair are: • Overall — first, Eric Lisenby; second, Paula Patel • Behavioral and Social Sciences — first, Elizabeth Teague; second, Paula Patel; third, Matthew Beymer • Botany/Environmental/Microbiology/Zoology — first, Drew Stengel; second, Kylie Kistler • Chemistry — first, Hannah Jenkins; second, Hannah Marsh and Emily Stacey • Medicine and Health — first, Eric Lisenby; second, Ross Campbell; third, Tabitha Scruggs • Physics — first, Paula Patel; second, Anne Marie Kildron; third, Lizzy Lowe — Kim Roedl

Wilson Hall CHORUS EARNS GOLD The high school chorus, directed by Dr. Laura Ballard, earned a rating of Superior and a gold medal in the large vocal group category at the S.C. Independent School Association Music Festival held at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. In individual voice competition, earning gold medals were seniors Ken Ballard and Scott Harvin, junior Laura-Clare Thevenet and sophomore Wells Osteen. The following members of the instrumental ensemble, directed by Scott Warren, received gold medals: freshman Sean Jackson, guitar; sixth-grader Rachel Jekel, harp and piano; senior Gawon Kim, flute; freshman Young Kwon, piano; and junior John Eagle Miles, alto saxophone. Receiving gold medals for piano performance were: sophomore John Ballard; eighth-grader Banks Burns; seventh-graders Maggie Ballard and Holly Poag; sixth-grader Ruthie Richardson; fifth-grader Quentin Lovejoy; and fourth-graders Mary Jones, Lucy Li and Ellie Spencer. Earning a rating of Excellent and silver medals for their piano performance were eighth-grader Blake Alderson, who is a member of the instrumental ensemble; seventh-grader Katherine Grace Singleton; and fourth-grader Chanson Bullard. Lower school music teachers Frankie Eldridge and Jeanne Shaw also accompanied their students to the festival. — Sean Hoskins

University of South Carolina Sumter NATURE WALKS BEGIN AGAIN Beginning Monday, the University of South Carolina Sumter will once again kick off the Nature Walk Series led by Naturalist Austin Jenkins. The popular event will be held at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in partnership with the City of Sumter and Sumter County Active Lifestyles. Take time out of your busy day and saunter through Swan Lake-Iris Gardens as we welcome back the wonders of nature from a long winter rest. We’ll talk about plants, animals and their interactions as we stroll through the grounds. Bring binoculars and comfortable walking shoes. If you miss this walk, we will also host two more on April 7 and April 14 at the same time, same location. The Nature Walks are free and open to the public. — Misty Hatfield

Sumter School District HISTORICAL ESSAY CONTEST Four students from Sumter School District placed in the 2014 Sumter County Historical Society’s Myrtis Osteen essay contest. The contest is open to students in grades nine through 12, and the theme is always “The Value of History to Me.” Second place went to Phyllis Walker from Sumter High with a prize of $150. The next three winners were from Lakewood High and were Austin Barnes, third place, $125; Taylor Fletcher, fourth place, $100; and fifth place, Melina Wright, $75. The late Myrtis Osteen, for whom the contest is named, was instrumental in founding the Sumter Historical Society and the Sumter County Historical Commission. She was named the Sumter County historian in 1988, and her archives are located at the Sumter County Museum. Because of her many contributions to history in Sumter, a room in the museum bears her name. All of the local winners will read their essays at the next historical society meeting at the Sumter County Museum, Heritage Education Center, today at 3 p.m.

TEACHER GETS NATIONAL RECOGNITION Crestwood teacher Trina Caldwell has received national recognition for the Spirit of Advising Award by the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. According to the award letter, the award was created to recognize chapter advisers who are constantly faithful, often quietly working behind the scenes to ensure the successes of their students. These are the advisers whose patience, good humor, flexibility and skill form the foundation of FCCLA at the local and state levels.

Caldwell will be recognized during the advisor recognition session at the 2014 National FCCLA leadership conference in San Antonio, Texas.

JAZZ BAND EXCELS The Sumter Jazz Band traveled to the annual S.C. Jazz Festival recently at Newberry College and received an Overall Superior and a Superior from each individual judge, the highest score a group can receive. Students who participated were alto saxophone, Jacob Aufsclauger and Noah Bruening; tenor saxophone, Erica Atwood and Christian Sanchez; baritone saxophone, Devon Keffer; trumpet, Zach Crews, Austin Hopkins, Austin Keffer, Shawn Mitchell-Nelson, Micah Robinson, and Patrick Scott; trombone, Tiara Benjamin, Tony Bridges, and Jacob Schepp; bass trombone, Yasmeen Anderson; bass guitar, Andrew Nesbitt; piano, Nicholaus Knight; and drumset, Tyler King. Tori Stoudenmeir is the jazz band director at Sumter High School.

MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH March is Music in our Schools Month as designated by the National Association for Music Education. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. It is also an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits school music brings to students of all ages. The theme for this year’s month is, “Music Makes Me _____.” Because of all the different feelings and emotions music evokes in people, the theme gives people the opportunity to fill in the blank for themselves. For a complete listing of the musical programs scheduled during the month, visit the district website at http://district.sumterschools.net.

MISS SOUTH CAROLINA VISITS Alice Drive Elementary School’s female students were treated to a visit recently by the reigning Miss South Carolina Brooke Mosteller. Mosteller was invited by Alexandra Tiek, a seventhgrade Alice Drive student who is the reigning Miss Junior Teen South Carolina. Miss South Carolina talked to the students about her experiences in middle school at a Christian academy to her high school career at Wando High School, were she played tennis, was the salutatorian and a self-described “nerd.” She went on to further her education at Furman University where she switched from playing collegiate tennis to running track, majored in political science and got involved in pageants. The first time she was in Miss South Carolina, she was third runner-up to Ali Rogers, who went on to be first runnerup in the Miss America pageant. After losing Miss South Carolina, Mosteller enrolled in the University of South Carolina Law School and almost quit pageants. Her best friend tried to talk her out of another run, but her mother reminded her that one day she would be 80 years old, and she should make the best of every day and not hold back. The now 24-year-old decided to try again, and this time she was crowned Miss South Carolina. In addition to winning the crown, she was named Miss Congeniality. Mosteller told the girls there is not another person in the world like them. “You have things to give that no one else can. There are things you can do, talents you have, that I will never have. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. It’s a big deal!” In addition to a year of travel, meeting new people and competing for Miss America, she also earned $37,000 in scholarship money by winning the pageant. Although she is taking a year off from law school to fulfill her Miss South Carolina duties, the money will pay for nearly all of the next two years when she returns. Go Higher: College Application Day is Mosteller’s platform. The program is now in 180 high schools across the state. On a given day in a high school, the seniors go to the media center where counselors, college representatives and Mosteller are there to help students apply for college. Mosteller, who is partnered with Palmetto Pride for a statewide litter campaign, talked to students about the amount of litter in the state and how long it takes for trash to break down. She said it costs $11.5 billion annually in the United States to clean up litter but if everyone would do his or her part, it would solve the problem. She also encouraged students to focus hard during the next weeks when they take the PASS test.

PILOT PRESENTS BRAINMINDER Members of the Sumter Pilot Club presented the BrainMinder Buddies puppet show for kindergarten students at Alice Drive and Willow Drive elementary schools recently. The five-member team of Pilot Club members taught the students about protecting their brains from traumatic brain injury. The puppets and their antics helped to put the difficult topic in an age-appropriate for-

mat the kindergarten students could understand. Gerald Giraffe reminded the students to wear helmets when riding bikes. Penny Panda stressed the importance of seat belts and car seats. Martin Monkey encouraged safety on the playground. Fiona Fox talked about looking both ways when crossing the street, and Captain Kitty taught the students about personal flotation devices when riding in boats. At the end of the performance, the students were able to meet the puppets. Each student received a BrainMinders coloring book to take home so the parents can reinforce what the students learned. — Mary B. Sheridan

Clarendon School District 1 SUMMERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Literacy Night: Summerton Early Childhood Center students received an encore dose of literacy at the school’s springtime version of Literacy Night sponsored by the Save the Children Program on March 13. This event centered around Dr. Seuss. Each grade level presented one of Dr. Seuss’ books as a readaloud, then followed with grade-appropriate activities to extend the story. Parents and their children collaborated as they spent an enjoyable evening together. Before departing, everyone received a bag of books and healthy refreshments to take home.

ST. PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL On Feb. 28, the fifth-grade classes of St. Paul Elementary School along with their teachers, Vivian Bodrick, Earnestine Oliver and Tanika Bowman traveled to South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s “Camp Leopold” program at the Wildlife Education Center in Pinewood. Many thanks to Ed Paul, camp director, and his associates “Mr. Joe” and “Mr. Adam” for the many lessons and activities. Students made and tested paper airplanes, did a writing activity, performed obstacle courses, and took a nature hike using compasses to determine the direction and location of certain trees and the replica of different animals in the forest. Lastly, students were taught about pollution and engaged in conversations concerning the importance of conservation.

SCOTT’S BRANCH MIDDLE/HIGH In an effort to expand its service learning projects, the SBHS JROTC Department collaborated with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to sponsor the “Gave From the Heart” Pin-Up Campaign. A contribution of $1 was asked for each paper heart that each firstblock teacher would showcase on their door over a two-week period. The class with the most hearts would receive a prize. Because of the hard work of the students at SBHS, the JROTC Department, $400 was raised for the research and treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. All donations collected through this campaign were forwarded to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The JROTC Department would like to thank all participants of the Cystic Fibrosis “Gave From the Heart” Pin-Up Campaign and would like to recognize top contributors: tie for first —Tyronia Bonaparte and Ruby Pinnex’s class with a donation of $75 each; second, Tarleton Blackwell with a donation of $56; and third, Althea Johnson’s class with a donation of $28. All classes that participated will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation along with a T-shirt for the first-, second- and third-place teacher.

SAVING LIVES Scott’s Branch High School JROTC Department in partnership with the American Red Cross sponsored its second blood drive for school year 2013-14 on March 12 in Scott’s Branch High School Gymnasium. For this drive, the JROTC Department focused on extending their recruiting efforts to include members of the community. This blood drive was in honor of Leslie Latoya Tindal, a member of the community whose life was sustained through the gift of blood from caring donors. By the end of the day, due to the efforts of the JROTC cadets, 14 pints of blood were collected toward the goal of saving a life. As with the first blood drive, the Red Cross will enter the names of all volunteers who donated into a drawing to win $1,500. As an added incentive for graduating students who participated or volunteered, the American Red Cross will provide a Red Honor Cord to wear at graduation. The JROTC Department would like to thank the students, faculty and staff of Scott’s Branch High School as well the community at large. The cadets applaud the efforts of all who contributed in saving lives … one pint at a time. — Beverly Spry

Sumter Christian School STUDENTS COMPETE IN FESTIVAL On March 13-14, students in grades seven through 12 competed at the state level in the annual South Carolina Association of Christian Schools Fine Arts

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Festival at Grace Christian School in West Columbia. SCACS has about 70 schools in the association with approximately 10,000 students. The students participated in the areas of academics, art, drama and music. Not only did SCS students display their proficiency in these categories, but they also epitomized Christian conduct with their exemplary behavior. Joshua DeWitt tested in the science category placing second. In the art category, Michelle Caudill won second place for her acrylic painting. Joshua DeWitt and Anna Porter received first and third place respectively for their watercolor paintings. Emily Wilson was awarded third place for her oral interpretation of poetry, and Mya Mays placed first for her religious reading. Much of the Fine Arts competition takes place in the music department, and SCS certainly made a fine showing on both days. Sarah Hutson won third place in the female vocal solo division, and her younger sister Susanna Hutson won third place for her oboe solo. Emily Glass and Elizabeth McDearis placed third for their clarinet duet in the junior high division, while Ashlyn McLeod and Emari Rhyens took second place with their clarinet duet in the senior high division. The SCS Concert Band and Ladies Choir competed with two songs each both placing second in their divisions. Susanna Hutson not only won first place in the junior high classical piano solo division but also represented SCS in the showcase event at the end of the day. SCS is grateful to Fine Arts Director Jennifer Lundy for the time and effort she spends in preparation and supervision every year to strengthen the fine arts department. The school is also proud of all of the months and even years of hard work that SCS students put into honing their talents outside of school. — Miriam Marritt

Morris College FINE ARTS FESTIVAL MARCH 22-28 The Division of Religion and Humanities will hold their Fine Arts Festival now through Friday. Fine Arts Festival Activities are: • Student Art Exhibit — all week in the lobby of the Neal-Jones Auditorium • A Night of the Spoken Word presented by the Morris College Literary Society — 7 p.m. on Monday in the Neal-Jones Auditorium • Religion Forum – Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the O.R. Reuben Chapel • An Exploratory Presentation of the Piano: master class and recital by Wanda Neese, professor of music at Newberry College — Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Neal-Jones Fine Arts Center • Reggae Music performed by Mystic Vibrations — 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Neal-Jones Auditorium • Fine Arts Assembly – Morris College graduate, Reggie China, who is NBC news director at WIS-TV, Channel 10 in Columbia, will speak at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Neal-Jones Auditorium • Movie Marathon – “Twelve Years a Slave,” “Les Intouchables” and “Les Miserables” starts at 9 a.m. Friday in the Neal-Jones Auditorium. — Vicky Sutton-Jackson

Lee County School District LCCTC STUDENTS TOUR CCTC Lee Central Career and Technical Center Health Science students attended a college tour at Central Carolina Technical College on March 12. Students toured the Health Science Division and were able to talk to students and instructors about classroom instruction, clinical opportunities and possible careers in each program. Students also visited the CCTC Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy, Nursing and Pharmacy Technician programs. Students participated in the stapling or closing the skin of a dummy patient during surgery, a five-minute hand washing technique preparing for surgery, and viewed the tools needed to prepare prescriptions in a pharmacy. LCCTC Agriculture, Food & Nutrition classes came together to learn about the history of egg production, variety of laying hens and the reason for white and brown eggs. Students in the Agriculture and Environmental Science class are responsible for taking care of hens at LCCTC. The students collected three dozen eggs to be used with this lesson. After watching the video “Eggs 101,” Vicky Olsen (Food & Nutrition instructor) and Elizabeth Tolson (Agriculture instructor) prepared eggs and biscuits for the students to sample. Students were also able to sample S.C. Certified Grown preserves from Four Oaks Farm’s in Lexington. LCCTC held “Health Rocks” event on March 4. “Health Rocks” is a part of the 4-H healthy living programs for youth ages 10 to 14. The program utilizes adult volunteers and youth program staff to teach about accurate health information regarding norms and consequences of youth substance usage. — Donna Daniels

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REIMER, FROM PAGE C1 on TV, they’ll go.” He’s also booking performers like “Brad Mehldau, who is not a commercial artist, but yet internationally recognized and just as respected,” he said. “He’s an American jazz pianist, but not the way this community may think of jazz, because we’re very big on big band and swing jazz, or Dizzy Gillespie-type jazz. Mehldau is more Americana style. He does what the notes and music tell him to. It’s being created as you’re right there listening to him. He knows his music backwards and forwards and takes you on the journey with him.” Reimer knew of Mehldau through his own work at Carnegie Hall. “He played there with a lot of well known performers, like Joshua Redman,” one of the world’s most acclaimed jazz saxophone players and composers, Reimer said. “He’s the type of artist that, in terms of artistic communities like Atlanta, Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, will give us some clout. I’m trying to slowly build esoteric performances that are not mainstream, that are quality, but not commercial. I want to build an audience for variety.” While he got his share of unusual requests from performers at Carnegie Hall, Reimer said Mehldau has made one special request for his trio’s April 13 concert. “Right now, I’m looking for an upright bass for his bass player to borrow,” he said. “He doesn’t want one from a music store, he wants one from a musician, so I’m looking for a musician who wouldn’t mind letting this world-renowned musi-

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Seth Reimer, cultural manager for the city of Sumter, inspects the Sumter Opera House stage on the eve of the Leon Russell concert. cian play his bass for a night.” The regular Opera House season will run from September through April. “There are so many activities downtown during the summer,” Reimer said, “but we’ll continue the children’s summer movie series and special events.” Performances by local groups, such as the Sumter Community Concert Band, the Sumter Civic Chorale and others, as well as some of the national artists booked by the Sumter Shaw Community Concert Association, will continue to

perform at the venue. Another goal Reimer has set for the Opera House is to have more community involvement. “I’d love to get people who are really interested in the arts to become volunteers,” he said. “Whether they want to help with box office or ushering or in some other way. “They can give performers the personal touch, demonstrate our Southern hospitality and answer any questions guests might have,” Reimer said. “The

Sumter Opera House is on the national historic register, it’s 120 years old, and it belongs to the community. “I really believe the Opera House can be key to economic impact on the community through the arts, as well as enhancing the entertainment experience here,” he said. Reach the Sumter Opera House at 21 N. Main St., (803) 436-2500, sumteroperahouse.com or P.O. Box 1449, Sumter, SC 29151.

YESTERYEAR, FROM PAGE C1 when the two met again at A.K.’s home, where A.L. stopped en route from his house in Holtville, California. • Work on the big road and bridge project through the Wateree River swamp on U.S. Highway 76 between Columbia and Sumter was reported by the state highway department today as far ahead of schedule. It was regarded as possible that the elevated roadway and bridges might be in use by the last of December. Completion of the project, to cost more than $600,000, will provide an allweather route from Columbia to Sumter. • The first experiment in raising turkeys on a big scale is being made this year on the farm of J.E. Davis, 12 miles northeast of Sumter. …A tour was conducted by County Agent Eleazer of Sumter farms last Wednesday, and witnessed a flock of 550 young turkeys fattening for Thanksgiving tables. Davis expects his turkeys to average around 15 pounds each by Thanksgiving.

50 YEARS AGO – 1964 June 14-20 Dr. Thomas M. Moore of Rembert, one of a fast-vanishing American prototype, the “country doctor,” says “doctors today have lost the personal touch.” “Dr. Tom,” as he is affectionately known to his patients, friends and neighbors, claims “patients have become ‘just a number’ to doctors these days.” To most of his patients Dr. Moore is a warm and trusted friend as well as physician. • The first dual swim meet of the summer will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the Elks Pool. Sumter’s swimming team, coached by Sandy Hershey, will compete against the Kershaw splashers. Over 40 events will be held, with 100 participants competing. • A “Mr. Vacation Jackpot” contest starts today at Palmetto Plaza. Winner of the contest will be the person who comes nearest to guessing the total value of prizes in the jackpot. A variety of prizes – sailboat, lawn chairs, groceries, bathing suit, rod and reel, camera, swim fins, masks, umbrella and others – will be given away by the Plaza merchants. • The highlight of the June court of honor held by the Sumter Lee-Shaw District, B.S.A. was the awarding of the rank of Eagle Scout to Howard E. Whitehead, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Whitehead, Sr. of 133 Garrett St. The award was presented by G. Werber Bryan, past president of the Pee Dee Area Council and member-at-large of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. • Tuomey Hospital is experiencing an overflow of patients and an acute shortage of nurses,

Fredericka Lilianthal, assistant director of nurses said today. “We’ve got patients lining the halls because we have no rooms for them and some of our nurses are working on their off-duty days to help relieve the nursing shortage,” she said. • Carolyn Rogers will represent South Carolina in the senior division of the Miss Majorette of America Pageant at the World’s Fair, Aug. 1 in New York. She won first place this week in the state pageant held in conjunction with the fourth annual Carolina National Baton Twirling Institute at the University of South Carolina. Miss Rogers was also senior state champion in last year’s contest. • Judy Kennedy, 19, of Dalzell was crowned Miss South Carolina Friday night in Charleston in the state finals for the Miss Universe Contest. The grayeyed blonde beauty is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kennedy of Dalzell and is a sophomore at Winthrop College majoring in business administration. • Damaged houses and outbuildings, a smashed tractor, and large trees uprooted and snapped off like twigs marked the path of a tornado that struck the Graham Crossroads section of the county late yesterday. Hardest hit was Bert Hawthorne’s home, which suffered damage to the roof and porch from three fallen trees and branches that were still leaning against the house today. • Five down and going for six — that’s the way it is with Sumter’s Legion Junior baseball team after last night’s developments in League 3. Several fortunate things happened from Sumter’s point of view in Monday matches: Sumter beat Camden again by 6-0; Gerald Enter hurled his second straight shutout; Bobby Jordan hit what must be the longest home run ever seen at Riley Park, and Olanta rose up and kayoed Hartsville to allow Sumter to stretch its lead to three full games.

25 YEARS AGO – 1989 March 17-23 Nearly 40 years ago, fast-pitch softball in Sumter evolved into a slower, less strenuous game. That game, slow-pitch softball, in turn, has become a pastime for more than 70 teams in Sumter. The question is what happened to fastpitch softball in Sumter? Hugh Lofton and Norman Partin, both longtime slowpitch pitchers who dabbled in fast-pitch, explained the transformation into today’s game. In the 1950s, softball was a faster-paced game with pitches hitting the catcher’s mitt at speeds near the century mark. Because of the high velocities,

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The Freed Spirits Dance Theatre rehearse for their March 1989 concert titled “Dance American Style.” Carolyn Rogers, right, won the right to represent South Carolina in the Miss Majorette of America Pageant at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York by winning the S.C. pageant. softball was a low-scoring sport that pitchers dominated, which to some, was boring. Thus, the quick game was phased out with the inception of the slower, but surer, league. • Morris College’s baseball team posted a 16-15 record in 1988. That may appear to be a modest accomplishment at first glance, but it was the Hornets’ first finish above the .500 mark since 1979. And Morris coach Clarence Houck, who was a senior second baseman on that 1979 team, expects improvement this year. • Drew Choate, Thomas Sumter head baseball coach, believes his team has the potential to be among the Palmetto Athletic Conference’s best teams this year as it has in recent years. “The last two years when they had playoffs, we made it,” Choate said. “I’d like to finish high again. This year they’re going to do it a little differently, so everyone (all PAC teams) will play in the tournament.” • Furman boys head basketball coach Calvin McRoy knew, sooner or later, it would happen. He didn’t know when it would happen or how big it would be, but McRoy was sure the offensive explosion would occur in the Indians’ 2A state title matchup against Barnwell Saturday at Carolina Coliseum. The explosion came at the start of the fourth quarter for the Indians and it was 12 straight points, turning a four-point lead into a 16-point cushion, as Furman went on to a 75-55 victory and win its first state title. • It’s time for the Sumter Sertoma Charity Golf Tournament, the second annual event held to help raise money for local charities. Sponsorship chairman is Randy Davis; Tournament Director is Cam Harvin and Danny Chandler representing Galloway & Moseley which is sponsoring the event along with Rolex. The three-

man, captain’s choice tournament will be held March 25 at Pineland Plantation. • Members of the 16th TRS, the Phantoms, are doing fine. Their spirit is good if a bit “dampened” by recent events, and their commander says they’re “adjusting to the idea” of disbanding the 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron and (for many) leaving the Sumter area. • Voters in Sumter School District 17 will hit the polls Tuesday to decide whether the district should issue $5.9 million in bonds to pay for a new elementary school and renovations at several other schools. • A court official has ruled that the Tuomey Hospital may change its name to Tuomey Regional Medical Center, a switch requested by hospital officials who say the new name reflects the facility’s broadening scope. The order allowing the name change was handed down by Master in Equity William M. Reynolds with the authority of a circuit court judge. • The contributions women make to industry in managerial, executive, supervisory and professional roles are celebrated every month by the TWIN organization. But the month of March – designated Women’s History Month – is particularly special because along with TWIN, schools, communities and workplaces across the country take time to recognize women’s impact on history. This week Dr. Reona Hodge, Katharina Lardi and Lorin Palmer Fielding shared some of their accomplishments with TWIN members at a luncheon seminar. Following a theme of “Sumter Women: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” the speakers shared their stories in hopes that other women could recapture their inspiration and become even more optimistic about their own roles in history.

• The Freed Spirits Dance Theatre of Sumter will present “Dance American Style” this weekend, a wide-ranging concert the producer hopes will emancipate anyone gripped by the mid-season doldrums. Producer-Director-Choreographer Andrea Freed-Levenson said she is confident that her Freed Spirits, who are an offshoot of her Freed School of Performing Arts, will rise to the occasion. They, along with three younger dance troupes, will bring a fanciful blend of music and dance, at 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, to the Patriot Hall stage for a concert Freed-Levenson says should impress even the truly depressed. • Three Sumter city police officers have been named among the 20 best shots in South Carolina law enforcement. Each year officers from around the state compete for a position on the Governor’s Top 20 list. Any member of a city, county, state, federal or security-type law enforcement agency is eligible to compete. Capt. Earl P. Berry ranked sixth among the shooters, Detective Terry J. Griffin 14th, and Capt. James B. Broadway 17th. Maj. Joe Floyd of the Sumter Police Department said several shooters from Sumter are consistently named to the list.

AT THE MOVIES: The Movies 1-2-3 is showing “Leviathan” starring Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, and Amanda Pays; “Fletch Lives” starring Chevy Chase; “Three Fugitives” with Nick Nolte and Martin Short; and a Walt Disney Classic “The Rescuers.” The Cinema Twin is showing “Police Academy 6” and “Roof Tops.” The Palmetto Twin is showing “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” and “Lean on Me.” Reach Item Archivist Sammy Way at waysammy@yahoo. com or (803) 774-1294.

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James Stallings of Ross Construction Services helps with renovations of the new Bubba’s Diner on Broad Street. Owners Bubba and Cathy Rabon are preparing to open the new diner and doughnut shop in mid-April.

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eep an eye out for a new, hot sign coming soon to Broad Street indicating that South-

ern Maid doughnuts are hot and ready. Bubba’s Diner, owned by Bubba and Cathy Rabon, is in the process of being renovated in preparation for its opening in mid-April.

The Rabons said the anticipation among prospective customers is continuously building as people come into their other restaurant, East of Chicago Pizza, asking about the new diner’s progress. And the couple is just as excited to provide a different dining experience with their breakfast and lunch options and doughnut room, where customers will be able to see their delicious treats being made. “We were anxious to get started, and also we anticipate with the new school coming, the students will need a different place to go for breakfast and lunch and coffee,” said Cathy Rabon, referring to Central Carolina Technical College’s new advanced manufacturing technology training center that will open in the old Walmart building. “And we wanted something that doesn’t really require evenings so we can see our grandchildren play sports.” The diner’s building space was previously an Applebee’s, and the Rabons also owned and operated Sports & Wings Family Sports Grill & Bar for five years before closing the doors in December. Bubba and Cathy Rabon said previously that they would gut the building in preparation for the new diner, and that’s exactly what they’re working on with the help of Ross Construction Services —

Owners Cathy and Bubba Rabon are renovating the space where they closed the doors on Sports & Wings Family Sports Grill & Bar in December after five years of business. The new restaurant will be a diner and doughnut shop that serves Southern Maid doughnuts, breakfast and lunch. The couple also owns East of Chicago Pizza. which the Rabons used to renovate the space for East of Chicago Pizza as well. Eddie Ross and James Stallings worked diligently to transform the space, especially the doughnut room, where the tasty treats will be made; it’s also the first thing customers will see when they walk in the door. Along with those freshly made doughnuts, Cathy Rabon said they’ll offer popular breakfast options including waffles. She said it will just be good ol’ country cooking with meat and

three options as well as burgers, salads and sandwiches. The Rabons are still working on a price range, but Cathy Rabon said breakfast items may be as low as $3.99. As for hours of operation, Bubba’s Diner could be open for business before the sun comes up most days. The Rabons said they hope to open the diner at 5:30 a.m. most days of the week, and the doughnut portion of the diner will be open until 6 p.m., while the diner will close at 3 p.m.

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How To Read The Market in Review The list includes the most active stocks in each exchange, as well as stocks of local interest. Stock Footnotes: cc â€“ PE greater than 99. cld - Issue has been called for redemption by company. d - New 52-week low. dd â€“ Loss in last 12 mos. ec - Company formerly listed on the American Exchange's Emerging Company Marketplace. g - Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h - temporary exmpt from Nasdaq capital and surplus listing qualification. n - Stock was a new issue in the last year. The 52-week high and low figures date only from the beginning of trading. pf - Preferred stock issue. pr - Preferences. pp - Holder owes installments of purchase price. q â€“ Closed-end mutual fund; no PE calculated. rt - Right to buy security at a specified price. s - Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. wi - Trades will be settled when the stock is issued. wd - When distributed. wt - Warrant, allowing a purchase of a stock. u - New 52-week high. un - Unit,, including more than one security. vj - Company in bankruptcy or receivership, or being reorganized under the bankruptcy law. Appears in front of the name. Mutual Fund Footnotes: e â€“ Ex-capital gains distribution. f â€“ Previous dayâ€™s quote. n - No-load fund. p â€“ Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r â€“ Redemption fee or contingent deferred sales load may apply. s â€“ Stock dividend or split. t â€“ Both p and r. x â€“ Ex-cash dividend. Source: The Associated Press and Morningstar. Sales figures are unofficial. iS Eafe 65.16 -.13 iShiBxHYB 93.99 -.06 iShMtgRE 12.85 +.16 iSR1KVal 95.90 -.08 iSR1KGr 87.12 -.64 iSRus1K 104.85 -.43 iSR2KGr 139.70 -1.39 iShR2K 118.61 -.55 iShUSPfd 38.86 +.10 iShRussia 16.98 +.29 iShREst 67.95 +.55 iShHmCnst 24.17 -.40 iShEurope 46.99 -.15 ITW 80.76 +.09 Infoblox 21.01 -.73 Infosys 53.86 -.76 IngerRd 58.86 +.19 IntcntlExG 203.85 +.44 IBM 186.67 -1.23 IntlGame 14.90 +.09 IntPap 45.78 +.34 Interpublic 17.01 -.14 -RXVI\SR R InvenSense 23.23 -.25 Invesco 36.15 -.10 InvMtgCap 17.34 +.47 IronMtn 27.61 +.02 ItauUnibH 13.37 -.05

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From left, Teresa Marrette, Tammy Avins and Teresa Johnson, along with Doris Richardson (not pictured), were named to the National Association of Federal Credit Unions Quarter Century Honor Roll during SAFE Federal Credit Union’s 59th Annual Membership Meeting on March 17 at Sumter County Civic Center. More than 1,300 SAFE members, board and supervisory committee members and senior management discussed the credit union’s 2013 success during the annual meeting. Organized in 1955 at Shaw Air Force Base, SAFE has more than 108,000 members, 18 branches and 2 in-school facilities.

Amazon Prime price shock? Try out these cheaper rivals BY JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Many online shoppers were taken aback when Amazon raised the price of its Prime service. Although Prime offers a streaming video service, many customers have come to rely on its free two-day shipping. Some took the $20 price hike in stride. “I order stuff once a week on Amazon,” said Liam Stephens, a Los Angeles-based mobile phone game designer. “It’s still a better deal.” But if you’re annoyed and looking for alternatives, there are cheaper versions you can try. Rivals, including ShopRunner, Overstock.com and Newegg, offer online shoppers free shipping on a wide range of products. Their annual fees are all less than the $99 annual price tag for Amazon Prime. ShopRunner pounced on the price increase. The company, which guarantees its members free two-day shipping on merchandise from more than 85 online retailers, began offering Amazon Prime customers free membership for a year. ShopRunner usually charges $79 a year. American Express cardhold-

ers can also get the service for free. That’s because the credit card company is one of ShopRunner’s financial backers. ShopRunner’s retail partners are diverse enough that it could be a substitute for Amazon Prime. ShopRunner members can get free shipping when they buy toys online from Toys R Us, cosmetics from Drugstore.com, vitamins from GNC or clothing from Brooks Brothers, Neiman Marcus and American Eagle Outfitters. If an item qualifies for free shipping through ShopRunner, members sign into their accounts before checking out and the shipping costs disappear. The promotion for Amazon Prime members is only for a limited time, but there’s no end date yet, said Fiona Dias, ShopRunner’s chief strategy officer. At Overstock.com, members of its Club O program are charged $19.95 a year to get free shipping on everything from TVs to blenders to shampoos. But unlike Prime and ShopRunner, Club O doesn’t guarantee how fast products will arrive. However, there are other benefits. Members get 5 percent back on every order, which they can use to spend on future Overstock purchases.

Newegg, which sells computer parts, tablets, clothing and cosmetics, launched its free shipping program in February. Newegg Premier charges $49.99 a year for free shipping within three days on some of the items it sells. If you make several purchases of one particular type of item, be sure to look into what specialized retailers offer. For instance, book lovers can turn to Barnes & Noble. The bookseller charges $25 a year for its program, which gives its members free, fast shipping for items bought online. Members also get discounts in stores. Of course, if you’re not shopping online frequently enough, the membership fees can be a waste of money. If your purchases tend to be inexpensive, another way to score free shipping is to order enough items to qualify for it. At Amazon, you’ll need to buy $35 worth of stuff. The minimum is $50 at Walmart.com and $25 at BarnesandNoble.com. At Target.com, customers who have the retailer’s RedCard debit or credit cards get free shipping and 5 percent off their orders. Still, paying for free shipping memberships is a good deal for heavy shoppers.

Wal-Mart’s online tool gives competitors’ prices BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK — The “Every Day Low Price” king is trying to shake up the world of pricing once again. Wal-Mart said that it has rolled out an online tool that compares its prices on 80,000 food and household products — from canned beans to dish soap — with those of its competitors. If a lower price is found elsewhere, the discounter will refund the difference to shoppers in the form of a store credit. The world’s largest retailer began offering the feature, called “Savings Catcher,” on its website late last month in seven big markets that include Dallas, San Diego and Atlanta. The tool compares advertised prices at retailers with physical stores, and not at online rivals such as Amazon.com that also offer low prices on staples. The move by Wal-Mart,

which has a long history of undercutting competitors, could not only change the way people shop, but also how other retailers price their merchandise. After all, Americans already increasingly are searching for the lowest prices on their tablets and smartphones while in checkout aisles. Shoppers do this so often that big retailers that include behemoths such as Target and Best Buy have started offering to match the lower prices of rivals — but only if shoppers do the research on their own. The idea behind Wal-Mart’s online feature, on the other hand, is to do the legwork for customers. Citibank launched a similar program two years ago that sends Citi credit card customers a check for the difference if Citibank finds a lower price from an online retailer. But Wal-Mart is the first traditional retailer to offer such a program, and if

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April Taylor of Upper Marlboro, Md., center, buys items from groceries to Christmas presents with her son Jarhon Taylor, right, on opening day of a new Wal-Mart on Georgia Avenue Northwest in Washington on Dec. 4. Wal-Mart said Friday it has rolled out an online tool that allows shoppers to compare its prices on 80,000 food and household products to those of its competitors. it’s successful, others may follow. Ken Perkins, president of retail research firm Retail Metrics LLC, said the move will “put pressure on everyone else to follow suit.” But he and other industry watchers voiced concerns that the tool doesn’t compare prices of online retailers. After sending queries to some of Wal-Mart’s competitors, it wasn’t clear Friday afternoon whether they

planned to follow the move. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart said it wants to see how competitors and customers respond to the program, but it doesn’t have any plans to add online stores to the test. Duncan Mac Naughton, chief merchandising and marketing officer for WalMart Store Inc.’s U.S. discount division, said that shoppers are looking for “technological answers to saving them money and time.”

NEW YORK — Gum seems as appealing as that sticky wad on the bottom of a shoe these days. It’s not that Americans don’t ever enjoy a stick of Trident or Orbit, the two most popular brands. They just aren’t as crazy about chomping away on the stuff as they once were, with U.S. sales tumbling 11 percent during the past four years. No one in the industry can pinpoint a single factor that’s causing the decline — the theories include an unwillingness to shell out $2 or more for a pack in the bad economy or that advertising veered too far from underlining gum’s cavityfighting benefits. But the biggest reason may be that people simply have more to chew on. From designer mints to fruit chews, candy companies have invented plenty of other ways to get a sugar fix or battle bad breath and anxiety. The alternatives don’t come with gum’s unpleasant characteristics either, such as the question of whether to spit out or gulp the remains. They’re also less likely to annoy parents, coworkers or romantic interests. “You talk to someone, and they’re just chomping on gum,” said Matt Smith, a 46-year-old who lives Albany, N.Y., and hates gum so much he refers to it only by its first letter. “If you substitute gum for any other food, like mashed potatoes, would you find that acceptable? It’s disgusting.” The gum-chewing habit dates as far back as the ancient Greeks but arrived in the U.S. in its modern form in the 1860s, according to Mars Inc., the No. 1 player in the market with its Wrigley unit. Through the years, gum makers positioned it as a way to “Kiss a Little Longer” in the famous Big Red jingle, quit smoking, curb cravings or just make the chewer happier. Catchy slogans or characters included the “Doublemint Twins” and Orbit’s blonde spokeswoman who ends commercials with “Dirty mouth? Clean it up.” It popped up in pop culture, too. In the 1960s, a genre of music aimed at younger audiences came to be known as “Bubblegum.” In the 1975 movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” the silent Chief Bromden speaks for the first time saying, “Mmm, Juicy Fruit” after the character played by Jack Nicholson gives him a stick of the gum. And Janet Jackson played a feisty, gum-chewing beautician in the 1993 film “Poetic Justice.” But gum’s image as a tasteless habit also stuck, with some high-profile gum chewing only making it worse. In 2003, Britney Spears gave an interview to CNN where a white piece of gum could be seen floating around her mouth as she fielded questions on a range of topics, including the war in Iraq. Talk show host Wendy Williams has a “gum wall” backstage, where she sticks wads of it before walking out. In one episode, she told Patti LaBelle that she could put her gum on the wall after the singer spit out a wad into her hand. Such imagery may be why gum is still a no-no in business meetings or first dates, according to Lizzie Post, the greatgreat granddaughter of etiquette expert Emily Post and co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette.” “My grandmother used to tell me, ‘You look like a cow chewing cud,’” she said. The habit so bothered author Malachy McCourt that the extremely long-shot gubernatorial candidate in 2006 told the New York Times he wanted to triple the tax on gum. The former Green Party nominee explained that he didn’t like the mess it created on sidewalks and subways.

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Exp A/C Service Tech/Installer Must have valid driver license, tools and own transportation. Pay based on experience up $16/hr. Call 803-825-9075 Mike

Active Day, a Medical Adult Day Ctr, in Sumter is hiring a driver to transport elderly/special needs individuals to/from home. Mon. Fri. To apply, complete application at: 930 Oswego Hwy Sumter EOE

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Assistant Aquatics Manager The City of Sumter is seeking qualified applicants. If interested, see details at www.sumtersc.gov

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Gone But Not Forgotten: Patricia Major Vaughn Feb. 9, 1960 - Mar. 24, 2013 It's been too long and we are lost without you. Depending on our fond memories of you and prayers to carry us through. Rest on Mother in the hallow of his hand knowing that all of your hopes and dreams for us are going according to his plan. With Love from your Children, Grandchildren & Family

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LARGE GARAGE SALE 1st & 3rd Weekend Tables $1 & Up Open every weekend. 905-4242

In Loving Memory of Spc. Emanual L. Blanding 02/27/1986 - 03/22/09 Please God forgive the silent tears, a constant wish that he was here. Others were taken, yes we know, but he was ours and we loved him so. He bid no one a last Farewell, nor even say good-bye he was gone before we knew it and only God know why. It's been five years since he left us, but if all the world were ours to give. We'd give it all and more to see that loving face of his just once again.

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Roper Staffing's Sumter office is accepting applications for the following openings: •Front Desk Receptionist: Auto/Dealership Exp. Required •Welders- MIG •Production Associates- 2nd shift, must be able to lift 50#'s •Lab Tech- Industrial; requires excellent Excel experience •Maintenance Tech: Multiple positions and shifts •Insurance Agent: Licensed in P/C/Auto •Roll Form Operators/Punch Press Operators •Jr. Mechanic- Industrial •Warehouse- Forklift Experience Required •Shipping/Receiving Clerk •CNC Operators- all shifts Direct Hire: •Production Supervisor 1st Shift •Electro Mechanical Technician •Senior Manufacturing Engineer Immediate opportunities, please call 803-938-8100 to inquire about days/times to register.

Experienced Property Mgr. for 100 Unit Apt. Complex in Sumter. Competitive Salary + Benefits. Fax Resume to: 803-775-2236 or email to sherrillnhmsmacon.com Experienced carpenter needed with their own vehicle. 803-473-4246. Please lv. msg. Local Contract Drivers needed in Sumter. Jumpstart/fuel deliveries/tire changes. Vehicle required. No experience necessary Call 267-270-5225 ROSE'S SUMTER MALL SUMTER, SC We have an immediate opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager. 1yr Retail Management experience req'd. F/T position with benefits. (Major medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, paid vacation). Submit resume to Jerry Kotula District Manager, KotulaJerry@gmail.com Springhill Suites Marriott will be taking applications in person for Front Desk Position at Candlewood Suites 2541 Broad Street. Exp. Auto Tech needed IMMEDIATELY. Must have tools, driver's license & work experience. Apply in person 601 Broad St.

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Local Baptist Church seeking Mature Christian for Church Secretary position. Applicant should possess excellent communication skills and Word Processing ability. Current hours 9-3 M-Thur. 9-1 Friday. Send resumes to P- Box 354 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Part time truck driver with 5 yrs exp. to work local. Must have clean driving record & CDL. Great for retired person. Send Resume to SMH PO BOX 104 Sumter SC 29151 $$$ AVON $$$ FREE TRAINING! 803-422-5555 Psychotherapist-responsible for individual, group, family therapy, psychosocial assessments and case management. Masters in social work, psychology, or counseling required with current LISW, PC, or LPC. Fax resume to 803-774-2633 or email : lefford.fate@tuomey.com Chauffeurs needed for Limousine Co. Must have excellent people skills. Schedule includes days, nights & weekends. Exc wages. Fax resume & 10 year driving record to 803-494-5779 or Call 803-983-5247.

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Work Wanted I'm Available to clean your home. Affordable, reliable 16 yrs exp ref's. Melissa 803-938-5204

Unfurnished Apartments Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO

TRANSPORTATION For Sale 1387 Raccoon Rd. (Lee Cty) 3BR/1BA. C/H/A Lrg building inside yard. 1 ac lot. Fin avail. 775-4391 464-5960.

Vans / Trucks / Buses 1998 Ford Ranger XLT Super cab, 109K mi. Exc. cond. $5500 OBO. Call 803-447-5453

3BR/2BA DW out of Manning on Goodwill Church Rd. $650/dep + $650/mo. Call 473-3301

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3 or 4BR house (Alcolu). $700/dep +$700/mo. 473-3307 Nicely Updated 2BR home. New carpet, appl's, water, dumspter, sec. lights inc'd. Conv. Shaw. No H/A or PETS! $485/mo + $350/dep. 803-983-0043 For Rent -1425 Morris Way 3BR/2BA, 1,900 sq ft. fenced yard. sprinkler system, new roof, new carpet. washer/dryer incl. Very spacious. $1100 Mo. Call 803-310-8745

Mobile Home Rentals Mobile Homes @ Santee/ 25 miles from Sumter. 3BR/2BA $750/mo. + dep. 2BR/1BA $525/mo + dep. 803-773-6655 & 803-983-9035

For Sale 3600 Dallas: Dalzell, 3BR, 2BA. Workshop. 1/2 ac lot. Financing Available. 775-4391, 464-5960

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

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

Commercial Rentals Building for rent could use for Church or Other. Near Manning on Silver Rd. 803-473-3301

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Auto Choice Sales & Rentals Buy Here, Pay Here. No Credit, No Problem. Cash Rentals. 494-8827

2 & 3 BRs 803-494-4015 3BR 2BA Double Wide in the country. $450 mo. +$300 Sec dep. Call 481-0086

95' Dodge Ram 1500 Leer Cap, Rhinoliner, 175K mi. Tow pkg., new Thruout $4,000 FIRM. 803-435-8075

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Land & Lots for Sale Lot for sale in Deerfield Courtyard next to Wilson Hall School. Call 469-9667 for information

Brick 3BR 1BA Recently renovated. Mayesville Area $450 Mo. +Dep Call 843-374-3555

Truck Driver Trainees Needed Now at H.O. Wolding Earn $800/wk Local CDL Training NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Be trained & based locally! 1-888-263-7364 CDL drivers needed 21 & older, two years exp. Call 843-659-8254 or 843-659-2268

Homes for Sale

5 Coulter Dr. Wedgefield, Fleetwood 3br 2ba, den w/ fireplace, all appliances, completely remodeled. like new, on 0.45 ac lot in cozy neighborhood. Drastically reduced to $44,900. Please call (803) 468-6029.

Commercial Industrial Church Facility located at 16 Kendrick Street. Move in Ready. 10,195 sq ft on 2.35 acres with 1,040 sq ft picnic shelter. Chapel, Fellowship Hall, Sunday School Rooms, Office Complex and Full Working Kitchen. Contact Talmadge Tobias at Re/Max Summit 803-491-4573.

Land & Lots for Sale 3 Lots in City limits (Bishopville). Asking $20,000 or possible trade. Call 803-459-4773

THE SUMTER ITEM

PROPERTY TRANSFERS Christopher Green to Christopher and Vickie L. and Christopher Antonio Green, one lot, two buildings, 6 Clinton Road, $5 etc.; Island Investment of Sumter LLC to Kathryn Bracey Makowske, one lot, one building, 3025 Hermitage Drive, $219,000; Mark Brody to Calvin Pugh, one lot, 223 Weatherly Road, $4,500; Mark Brody to Perry Tiller, one lot, West Patricia Drive, $5 etc.; Mark Brody to Perry Tiller, one lot, West Patricia Drive, $5 etc.; Patricia Kennedy Sanders to Sumter County Community Development Corp., one lot, one building, 405 Dingle St., $13,000; Dixie Properties LLC to Timothy Daniels, one lot, one building, 1102 Manning Road, $59,000. Gobe O. and Patrici McElveen to Gobe Osteen McElveen (trustee), one lot, one building, 700 Torrey Pines Drive (690), $5 etc.; Michael C. Watson and Gobe O. McElveen to Michael C. Watson and Gobe Osteen McElveen (trustee), one lot, two buildings, 945 Muirfield Court, $5 etc.; Victoria Rabon Coker to Victoria Rabon Coker (lifetime estate), one lot, two buildings, 1715 Fletcher Drive, $5 etc.; Victoria R. Coker to Victoria Rabon Coker (lifetime estate), one lot, two buildings, 1694 Bradham Blvd., $5 etc.; Victoria R. Coker to Victoria Rabon Coker (lifetime estate), 1905 Salterstown Road, $5 etc.; Albert Palmer to Glenn A. and Dong Pei Jue Paris, one lot, one building, 1052 Saltwood Road, $75,580. Sarah and Lucille Grant to Bennie I. Grant, one lot, one building, 1104 Rye St., $5 etc.; Ellie W. and Shirley M. Palmer to Ellie W. Palmer et al, one lot, two buildings, 20 Albert Spears Drive, $5 etc.; Shirley M. Palmer to Ellie W. Palmer et al, one lot, one building, 957 Samuel St., $5 etc.; Shirley M. Palmer to Ellie W. Palmer et al, one lot, three buildings, 1585 Rush St., $5 etc.; Gloria S. McFadden to Gloria Scriven McFadden (trustee), one lot, two buildings, 323-325 High St., $5 etc.; Gloria S. McFaddin to Gloria Scriven McFadden (trustee), one lot, three buildings, 211 E. Red Bay Road, $5 etc.; Lucy K. Jones to Joseph W. and Thelma P. Marlowe, one lot, one building, 1983 Ashby Road, $60,000. Dunlap Properties LP to D&L Properties of Sumter LLC, 4560 Broad St., $5 etc.; First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Inc. to Amber S. Hice, one lot, one building, 3215 Charles Jackson St., $88,000; Tina W. Smith to Dominic Vaughn, one lot, Triangle Lot, $5 etc.; Pinnacle Properties of Sumter to Mungo Homes Inc., 1702 Ruger St., $42,000; Pinnacle Properties of Sumter to Mungo Homes Inc., 1708 Ruger Drive, $42,000; J. Dale Jr. and Emma Lee Cannon to Lawrence S. and Mary M. Windham, seven buildings, 3585 Wedgefield Road, $1,150,000; Wilkes Builders Inc. to Kevin E. and Linda E. Freier, one lot, 1320 Broadwater Drive, $343,823. Betty P. Foster (lifetime estate) to Jon M. and Cheryl P. Smith, two buildings, 2570 U.S. 521 South, $185,000; Gloria F. Carter to Shonda D. Frierson, 440 Boots Branch Road, $3,000; Darryl F. and Angela C. Williams to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., one lot, one building, 255 Mallard Drive, Pb97-1472, $5 etc.; James D. Saunders to City of Sumter, one lot, one building, 14 S. Main St., $125,000; Ronald A. Weldon Estate to Synovus Bank, 3755 Red Lane Road, $18,000; Mary Caroline Wilder Estate to Rose W. Burns et al, 3275-3285 Britton Road, $5 etc.; Donna D. Green to John C. Shirah Jr., one lot, three buildings, 1140 Floyd Drive, $31,000. John Coward to Christopher C. Prescott et al, 273 Ott St., $7,000; Daniel and Rebecca Allen to Green & Mims LLC, two buildings, 4181-4185 Dubose Siding Road, $36,514; APM I Associates LLC & APM II Associates LLC to Swami Hotels LLC, one lot, three buildings, 1370 Broad St., $3,880,000; Shelly A. Avins to Bobby R. McLeod, one building, 2980 Lens Heavens Road, $148,000; Leeâ€™s Preserve LLC to Richard B. Ridgill Jr. and Tracy Lynn Debolt, 3525 Preserve Court, $95,000; Pelham Jr. and Brenda L. Myers to Eddie Johnson, one lot, one building, 219 Lemmon St., $62,900; Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Donald R. Craft, one lot, one building, 109 Lenoir St., $57,500. Roberto and Ana Maria Belen to Ana Maria Belen, one lot, two buildings, 2744 Sequoia Drive, $5 etc.; Charles D. and Casie M. Crowder to Sallie Smith, one lot, two buildings, 2830 Drake St., $138,500; Olin B. and Shirley Layton to Olin B. Layton, two buildings, 3760 Cottage Path, $5 etc.; Alisha R. Singletary to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, one lot, one building, 1481 Ruger Drive, $70,000; Joann R. McKie et al to Jackson M. and Linda G. Miles, one lot, 805 Andiron Drive, $46,000; Robert D. Johnson Estate to Roberta W. Johnson, one lot, one building, 7 Crescent Ave., $5 etc.; Joseph L. and Carol Ann Frey et al to Joseph L. Frey and Challah McCray, Narrow Paved Road, $5 etc. City Homes Inc. to Cypress Square Associates LLC, one lot, one building, 1147 N. Guignard Drive, $764,190; City Homes Inc. to Cypress Square Associ-

PUBLIC RECORD ates LLC, one lot, three buildings, 11 Highland Ave., $764,190; Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Milton and Dianne Cowles, one lot, five buildings, 84-88 Sally St., $18,000; Secretary of Housing & Urban Development to Southern Specialty Properties LLC, one lot, one building, 30 Delorme Court, $31,703; Ruby G. Dew Estate to Victoria Lynn Rodriguez, one lot, one building, 3670 Pinewood Road, $5 etc.; Jason P. Marshall and Sara Mooneyhan to Jason P. and Sara Marshall, one lot, two buildings, 831 Pitts Road, $5 etc. Catherine L. Bailey to Sherrie A. Benenhaley, one lot, three buildings, 142 Anderson St., $5 etc.; Jesse McLeod to Kathleen Croskey, one lot, 4900 McLaurin Road, $14,500; Richard R. and Sandra R. Davis to Jason G. McArthur, one lot, two buildings, 2810 Porcher Drive, $810,000; Sumter Hand Ravencliff Ventur to Mangini Properties I LLC & Mangini Properties II LLC, one building, 2705 Broad St., $3,100,000; Delores Brown et al to Clinton Reames, one lot, 20 Byrd St., $5 etc.; Delores Brown et al to Clinton Reames, one lot, two buildings, 22 Byrd St., $5 etc.; English and Robert Lee Clark to English and Essica Shirlee Clark, one lot, one building, 406 Church St., $5 etc. Gove O. and Patricia E. McElveen to Sumter Health Investors LLC, three buildings, 2065 McCrays Mill Road, $8,000,000; Shaw Lumber Co. to Shaw Lumber Holdings LLC, 16 buildings, 200 Dingle St., $5 etc.; Lois Cogburn Jones to Troy M. and Brenda Whitley, two buildings, 304 E. Clark St., $90,000; Cynthia M. Outlaw and Anna M. Smith and Abigail Wendolyn Barnhill to Abigail Wendolyn M. Barnhill, one lot, Pudding Swamp Road, $5 etc.; Jennifer Hudson to Johnny D. Jr. and Sheri L. Morris, one lot, one building, 2747 Tindal Road, $8,000; Eartha Slater Alleyne (interest of Harrison Slater) to Desaran S. Moody and Johnnie E. Slater Wells, one lot, 790 Council St., $6,500. Don F. Snipes to Postal Building & Leasing Co., one lot, one building, 8335 Camden Highway, Rembert, $213,000; Forfeited Land Commission to Horace L. and Feneca J. Carter, one lot, 34 Robinson St., $1,261; Forfeited Land Commission to Misael and Gladys Concepcion, one lot, one building, 1015 Rye St., $2,601; Roger Mae Bugg to Roger Mae Bugg (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 432 Robbins Ave., $5 etc.; Elizaberth M. Wells Harrell to Morgan R. Harrell et al, East Brewington Road / Oswego Road, $5 etc.; James T. Acken to John M. Acken, one lot, one building, 403 N. Salem Ave., $5 etc.; Randy C. and Adaly Lightsey to Everette H. Jr. and Michaela V. Hewett, one lot, one building, 150 Trailwood Drive, $186,500. Forfeited Land Commission to Melissa A. Jefferson, one lot, 4135 Third St., $3,172; Forfeited Land Commission to Melissa A. Jefferson, one lot, 4145 Third St., $3,172; Sandra Y. Petty to Bank of America NA, one lot, one building, 6885 Claremont Lane, $64,600; Larry Darrin and Aaron Rinehart to VB Hawthorne & Son Inc., near Kolb Road, $19,263; Larry Darrin and Aaron Rinehart to VB Hawthorne & Son Inc., near Kolb Road, $19,263; Larry Darrin and Aaron Rinehart to VB Hawthorne & Son Inc., near Kolb Road, $19,263; Forfeited Land Commission to Joel Renteria, one lot, 2038 McCrays Mill Road, $1,667; Larry Darrin and Aaron Rinehart to VB Hawthorne & Son Inc., near Kolb Road, $19,263. Sandra Y. Petty to Bank of America NA, one lot, one building, 6885 Claremont Lane, $64,600; Leeâ€™s Preserve LLC to W.R. McLeod, 3565 Preserve Court, $92,340; CJ Financial Enterprises Corp. to Charles G. Firmbach, one lot, one building, 6409 Sweet Olive Court, $124,183; CJ Financial Enterprises to Charles G. Firmbach, one lot, one building, 2912 Bayside Drive, $93,652; CJ Financial Enterprises Corp. to Charles G. Firmbach, one lot, one building, 901 Jessamine Trail, $233,394; CJ Financial Enterprises Corp. to Charles G. Firmbach, one lot, one building, 6401 Sweet Olive/1210 BlA, $124,877; CJ Financial Enterprises Corp. to Charles G. Firmbach, one lot, one building, 2813 Sequoia Drive, $104,469. CJ Financial Enterprises Corp. to James and Mary A. Weir, one lot, one building, 5036-5040 Seymour Road, $99,091; CJ Financial Enterprises to James and Mary A. Weir, one lot, one building, 6417 Sweet Olive Court, $121,559; CJ Financial Enterprises to James and Mary A. Weir, one lot, one building, 6413 Sweet Olive Court, $124,590; CJ Financial Enterprises Corp. to James and Mary A. Weir, one lot, one building, 16 Althea Circle, $240,492; CJ Financial Enterprises Corp. to James and Mary A. Weir, one lot, one building, 6020 Lost Creek Drive, $70,158; Budd Richard and R. Robinson to Rose Anna Robinson, one lot, two buildings, 5418 Meadow Drive, $5 etc. Wright Family Partnership LP to JMJ Homes LLC, one lot, 655 Breezybay Lane, $35,000; Harvey Lee Albritton to James Price, one lot, 225 W. Williams St., $550; Joseph J. Tindal to

Lee A. Tindal, two buildings, 3065 Tindal Road, $5 etc.; John J. Tindal to Lee A. Tindal, one lot, Angeloak Drive, $5 etc.; John J. Tindal to Lee A. Tindal, Tindal Road, $5 etc.; JMJ Homes LLC to Matthew W. and Tracey A. Mularoni, one lot, 655 Breezybay Lane, $289,900; James J. Hambright to Jesse R. McCoy, one lot, two buildings, 50 Caledonia Court, $168,000; Joyce Shorter to Esther R. Overstreet, one lot, 40 Cherry Hill Court, $231,886; Jackson M. and Linda G. Miles to Apex Home Builders Inc., one lot, 805 Andiron Drive, $46,000. Norma S. Corbin to James Michael Rowell, one lot, one building, 2375 Chinquapin Drive, $150,000; Wendy S. Weaver to Wendy S. Nichols, one lot, one building, 1925 Sam Gillespie Blvd., $5 etc.; M. Lamar and Margaret G. Yates to Margaret G. Yates-Till, one lot, one building, 55 Westwood Drive, $5 etc.; Ralph O. and Frances L. Ealy to Frances L. Ealy, one lot, one building, 5115 Longbranch Drive, $5 etc.; Philip R. and El Fidler to Eleanor J. Fidler, one building, 1230 Wilson Hall Road, $5 etc.; Gobe O. and Patricia E. McElveen to Patricia Eargle McElveen (trustee), four buildings, 2049 McCrays Mill Road, $5 etc.; Gobe O. and Patricia E. McElveen to Dean G. McElveen, one building, McCrays Mill Road, $5 etc. Leonard E. Newman to Michael T. Brogdon and Cynthia GrahamBrogdon, 595 Concord Church Road, $25,600; Dunlap Properties LP to New Start Homes LLC, 185 Masters Drive, $171,000; Dunlap Properties LP to New Start Homes LLC, 195 Masters Drive, $171,000; Dunlap Properties LP to New Start Homes LLC, 233 Masters Drive, $171,000; Dunlap Properties LP to New Start Homes LLC, 241 Masters Drive, $171,000; Dunlap Properties LP to New Start Homes LLC, 249 Masters Drive, $171,000; Dunlap Properties LP to New Start Homes LLC, 257 Masters Drive, $171,000; James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 825 Colony Road, $5 etc. James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 845 Colony Road, $5 etc.; James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 855 Colony Road, $5 etc.; James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 905 Colony Road, $5 etc.; James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 925 Colony Road, $5 etc.; James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 935 Colony Road, $5 etc.; James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 945 Colony Road, $5 etc.; Colony Road Properties LLC to Hilton Land Development LLC et al, 825 Colony Road, $57,866; Colony Road Properties LLC to Colony Road Properties LLC, 845 Colony Road, $57,866. Colony Road Properties LLC to Colony Road Properties LLC, 855 Colony Road, $57,866; Colony Road Properties LLC to Hilton Land Development LLC et al, 845 Colony Road, $57,866; Colony Road Properties LLC to Hilton Land Development LLC et al, 855 Colony Road, $57,866; James A. Hill Jr. to Hilton Land Development LLC t al, 895 Colony Road, $57,866; Colony Road Properties LLC to Hilton Land Development LLC et al, 905 Colony Road, $57,866; Colony Road Properties LLC to Hilton Land Development LLC et al, 925 Colony Road, $57,866; Colony Road Properties LLC to Hilton Land Development LLC et al, 935 Colony Road, $57,866. Colony Road Properties LLC to Hilton Land Development LLC et al, 945 Colony Road, $57,866; James A. Hill Jr. to Colony Road Properties LLC, 895 Colony Road, $5 etc.; Pamela J. Springs to Pamela Moye Cody, one lot, two buildings, 4175 Livingwood Drive, $5 etc.; Pamela J. Springs to Pamela Moye Cody, one lot, 4165 Livingwood Drive, $5 etc.; Julia M. Benjamin to Julia M. Benjamin Estate, one lot, one building, 868 Club Lane, $5 etc.; Robert J. and Carolyn Blair to Carolyn F. Blair, one lot, one building, 2334 Mount Vernon Drive, $5 etc.; Willard J. and Rosa Lee M. Bradley to Willard J. Bradley Estate and Rosa Lee M. Bradley, one lot, two buildings, 2312 Gingko Drive, $5 etc. Highland Bryant and Shirley B. Hardee to Shirley B. Hardee, one lot, one building, 4055 Gibbs Dairy Road, $5 etc.; Roland E. and Remona W. Burgess to Remona W. Burgess, one lot, one building, 1115 Willcroft Drive, $5 etc.; Randolph A. Dubose and to Randolph A. and Gwendolyn Dubose Estate, one lot, three buildings, 2636 Hilldale Drive, $5 etc.; H.C. Edens Jr. to H.C. Edens Jr. Estate, three buildings, 3905 Black River Road, $5 etc.; H.C. Edens Jr. to H.C. Edens Jr. Estate, Black River Road, $5 etc.; H. Curtis Edens Jr. to H. Curtis Edens Jr. Estate, one building, Black River Road, $5 etc.; Kim Geddings and Lisa Brunson and William E. Glasscock III (lifetime estate resident) to William E. Glasscock Jr. (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 13 Bobs Drive, $5 etc. John W. and M. Kaye Grames to M. Kaye Grames, one lot, one building, 796 Longwood Drive, $5 etc.; Allen C. and Lind Grant to Linda K. Grant, four buildings, 3085 Starks Ferry Road, $5 etc.; Janie Mae Green to Janie Mae Green Estate, one lot, one building, 1849 Fletcher Drive, $5 etc.; David M. and Suzanne C. Gunter to Suzanne C. Gunter, two buildings,

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1370 Camp Branch Road, $5 etc.; Angelina M. Hall to Angelina M. Hall Estate, one lot, three buildings, 295 Keels Road, $5 etc.; Mary J. Hicks to Mary J. Hicks Estate, one lot, two buildings, 956 Furman Drive, $5 etc.; Mary J. Hicks to Mary J. Hicks Estate, one lot, 946 Furman Drive, $5 etc. Lawrence R. Hodge to Lawrence R. Hodge Estate, one lot, two buildings, 1907-1915 Bishop Drive, $5 etc.; Gary L. Hughes to Gary L. Hughes Estate, one lot, two buildings, 514 Laurens Ave., $5 etc.; Raymond A. and Mar Kane to Mary J. Kane, one lot, one building, 6540 St. Julien Drive, $5 etc.; Peter E. and Gladys A. Keske to Gladys A. Keske, one lot, two buildings, 335 Wendemere Drive, $5 etc.; Dennis and Garnet Barnett to Garnet Barnett, one lot, two buildings, 3020 Joyce St., $5 etc.; Sally Robinson May to Sally Robinson May Estate, one lot, one building, 2454 Wedgefield Road, $5 etc.; Daniel E. and Geneva McGhaney to Mcghaney Daniel E Estate, one lot, one building, 205 Weatherly Road, $5 etc. Ernest Lee and Lizzy Mae McKenzie to Ernest Lee McKenzie Estate and Lizzy Mae McKenzie, one lot, two buildings, 1011 Rye St., $5 etc.; Geneva McGhaney to Geneva McGhaney Estate, one lot, one building, 201 Weatherly Road / Belmont, $5 etc.; Geneva P. McGhaney to Geneva P. McGhaney Estate, one lot, one building, 27 Wilder St., $5 etc.; Danny J. McLeod to Danny J. McLeod Estate, one building, 4550 Pond Loop, $5 etc.; Danny J. and Ricky McLeod et al to Ricky and Terry Lane McLeod, one lot, 4065 Pond Loop, $5 etc.; Danny J. and Ricky McLeod et al to Ricky and Terry Lane McLeod, one lot, 4560 Pond Loop, $5 etc. Bobby G. Nobles et al to Bobby G. Nobles Estate et al, one building, 1381 Paul St., $5 etc.; Ruth S. Peebles to Ruth S. Peebles Estate, one lot, three buildings, 201 Best St., $5 etc.; Dallen R. Jones to Dallen R. Charles, one building, 1965 E. Brewington Road, $5 etc.; Calvin L. and Terri McDonald to Calvin L. McDonald, one building, 6065 Hugh Ryan Road, $5 etc.; Earnest A. Thompson Jr. Estate and Sally Thompson to Sally Thompson, one building, 7285 Harvest Road, $5 etc.; Glenna L. and Richard J. Schmidt to Glenna L. Schmidt Estate and Richard J. Schmidt, one lot, 1695 Bar-Zee Drive, $5 etc.; Glenna L. and Richard J. Schmidt to Glenna L. Schmidt Estate and Richard J. Schmidt, one lot, 1685 Bar-Zee Drive, $5 etc. Miriam P. and William O. Sanders to Miriam P. Sanders, one lot, one building, 612 Cardinal St., $5 etc.; Bertha Mae Singleton to Bertha Mae Singleton Estate, one lot, one building, 49 Robinson St., $5 etc.; Bertha Mae Singleton to Bertha Mae Singleton Estate, one lot, 49 Robinson St., $5 etc.; Brian I. and Ruth J. Speck to Brian I. Speck Estate, one lot, one building, 1235 Morris Way Drive, $5 etc.; Bettie Carltina Mikeal et al (lifetime estate resident Herbert and Bettie Todd) to Herbert Carlton Todd (lifetime estate), one lot, one building, 19 Bland Ave., $5 etc.; Forfeited Land Commission to Phillip M. Kelley Jr., one lot, one building, 2260 S.C. 261 South, $4,800. Alexander White Sr. et al to Alexander White Sr. Estate et al, one lot, one building, 234 Davis St., $5 etc.; James and Maggie Wright to Maggie Wright, two buildings, 4475 Stick Lane, $5 etc.; Benny W. and Bonnie B. Altman to Bonnie B. Altman, Jessamyn Road, $5 etc.; Benny W. and Bonnie B. Altman to Bonnie B. Altman, one lot, two buildings, 3095 Leonard Brown Road, $5 etc.; Jack C. and Patricia G. Spillers to Patricia G. Spillers, one lot, one building, 40 Anson Court, $5 etc.; Douglas L. and Joann McDowell to Douglas L. McDowell, four buildings, 2601 Longleaf Drive, $5 etc.; Benny Benenhaley to Benny Benenhaley Estate, Rottweiler Road, $5 etc. Benny and Raymond Benenhaley et al to Benny Benenhaley Estate et al, Seymour Road, $5 etc.; Benny N. Benenhaley to Benny N. Benenhaley Estate, one lot, one building, 3060 Gainous Road, $5 etc.; Emanuel and Anna Mae Benjamin to Emanuel Benjamin, one lot, one building, 211-213 Brand St., $5 etc.; Virginia and Nicholas G. Boerma to Nicholas G. Boerma, one building, 1780 West Ave. South / 5895 Rooster, $5 etc.; Charles T. Brotherton and Susanne Preusser Oakes to Susanne Preusser Oakes, one lot, two buildings, 6 Beard Drive, $5 etc.; Carl M. Brown to Carl M. Brown Estate, Holiday Drive, $5 etc.; Carl M. Brown to Carl M. Brown Estate, one building, 851 Holiday Drive, $5 etc. Hazel Willis to Hazel Willis Estate, one lot, one building, 70 Hawks Cove, $5 etc.; Leon and Rosa Wright to Leon Wright Estate and Rosa Wright Estate, one lot, two buildings, 253 Woodlawn Ave., $5 etc.; Geraldine Yarborough to Geraldine Yarborough Estate, one lot, 5355 Christine Drive, $5 etc.; Geraldine Yarborough to Geraldine Yarborough Estate, one lot, 5335 Christine Drive, $5 etc.; Geraldine Yarborough to Geraldine Yarborough Estate, one lot, 5350 Christine Drive, $5 etc.; Geraldine Yarborough to Geraldine Yarborough Estate, one lot, 5330 Christine Drive, $5 etc.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014

THE SUMTER ITEM

Item: Outdoors BOATS & MARINAS

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Fishing forecast looks good

ell, sir! A week can make an awful big difference in fishing this time of year. On Monday a week ago, A.D. Albritton and I sat in the river from 5:30 until 8 in the evening without so much as a bump from a fish. Fast forward to Friday of the same week, and you’ll find yours truly, all by his lonesome, standing in Pack’s Landing buying herring for a late morning of fishing. I didn’t get Earle to the landWoodward ing until alAFIELD & most 8:30, AFLOAT and by the time I got through buying bait and talking to the Pack boys, it was 9:30 before I dropped the anchor in my first location. Granted, stripers usually don’t do much biting in the middle of the day, but truth be known, after the Monday night fiasco I really didn’t expect to catch fish anyway. I was just out for a basic, quiet day on the river to relax. The good news was the current had slowed a bit, and the debris seemed to have floated on through since my last visit. It was still pretty muddy though. OK, so I’m sitting there, bait in the water, watching an Osprey hunt for fish and thinking to myself, “How does he see a fish in water this muddy?” Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw my rod tip bump down. Before I could grab the rod, the tip was bent over and the

fish was hooked. I’ve been fishing with circle hooks for a couple of years, and that is one of the good qualities of those hooks. You lock the spool of the reel down so the fish can’t strip line and the fish will hook itself. The down side is that you lock the spool of the reel down so the fish can’t strip line. I’ve always loved to hear the clicker on the reels sing when a striped bass takes off. Anyway, I grabbed the rod and began to fight the fish. Immediately I knew I had a striper; the fish made a mad dash for the center of the river and headed upstream, typical striper action. I slipped the net under him and brought him onboard. My goodness, he was a fat fish, and he looked like he may have met the 26-inch legal minimum, but nope, 24 ½ inches just doesn’t cut it. I pulled the circle hook out from the corner of his mouth and slid the fish back into the river. I stayed in that spot through two bait changes, which means I stayed a little over an hour, without another bite. I weighed anchor and came back downstream toward the landing, stopping about a quarter of a mile from where I had been fishing and on the opposite side of the river. Fifteen minutes was all it took for the next fish to bite, another short striper, this one only measuring about 14 inches. That’s an entirely different age class than what we have been catching, and that’s encouraging. Any fish that size on striper equipment, just doesn’t take long to bring to the boat, so I again pulled the hook

from the corner of the mouth and let the fish go. I put fresh bait on the lines and began to wait again. The next fish took a completely different tact. It dogged the bottom and you could feel the fish spinning in the current instead of running, bona fide catfish behavior. A catfish will kick its tail to one side and flare its anal fins into almost a cupping configuration and just sit there. The current does a lot of the work; you heave on the rod and just drag them in. The first catfish was about five pounds and went into the cooler. I had been sitting in the sunshine for about an hour when the rod bumped again. When I grabbed it, it grabbed back. Well now, this could be fun. Two or three turns into the fight I determined it was another catfish, just from the way it was fighting, and when I got it to the boat it was indeed a cat, an Arkansas Blue of maybe 10 pounds. Not bad, but then not the 20-pound mark that I like to beat as a personal thing. I sat there until just after 2:30 before packing up. Four fish, in the middle of the day, on a day that I didn’t expect any fish, was a pretty good day. The river had been falling a bit, but after all of the rain last weekend and this week, I kind of doubt that it’s still on the downturn. The good part is that there are some stripers in the river and that just makes me want to go back. I’ve caught a bunch of stripers in the last few years, but have yet to catch a keeper, since their comeback. Maybe this year will be the year. It’s looking good so far!

Test your soil before planting

ave you ever considered the fact that every drop of water you drink and every morsel of food you enjoy has been touched at one time or another by soil? Everyone knows what soil is; a fancy word for dirt, right? Wrong. Soil is the medium in which the plants grow that we and our livestock eat. It is a living, breathing thing that supports our crops and it is chock full of tiny, microscopic organisms we rely on to break down organic Jolie Brown matter to enCLEMSON rich our soil. EXTENSION Soil is not only the medium that all plants (except those grown hydroponically) grow in, but it also contains the nutrients that those plants need to survive, grow and be healthy. A few of the main nutrients that plants need are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur. There are also micronutrients, such as zinc and manganese, that are no less important to healthy plants; they’re just needed in much smaller quantities. pH is also a major factor to consider before planting your garden or flowers. pH is the measure of how acidic or alkaline your soil is and it directly affects nutrient availability. Some plants thrive in acidic soils. A few examples are azaleas, rhododendrons and blueberries. Other plants like more basic soils. A few examples of alkaline-loving plants are forsythia, hydrangea, asparagus and butterfly bush. Knowing your soils is important when planning what to plant. You always want to use the right plant in the right place. Soil fertility is a hot topic and for good reason. People realize that fertilizer is the an-

swer, but only part of the answer. You can fertilize until the cows come home, but if it’s not the right fertilizer or does not provide the nutrients that your soil and plants need, it will do you no good. To find out what nutrients your soils are deficient in, you must test the soil. Clemson Extension can help you with this. Each county has a Clemson Extension office that accepts soil samples. The samples are sent to Clemson University’s Agricultural Services Lab in Clemson for analysis. You will receive easy to read information about your soil’s pH, nutrient deficiencies, and liming needs. It is important to test your soil in time to get your results and incorporate the recommended lime before planting. Most South Carolina soils are acidic and will require lime from time to time. Lime takes time to do its job of making the soil more basic. Clemson recommends that you test your soil every year. Think about the nutrients that your flowers or vegetables take out of the soil every time they bloom or fruit. These nutrients need to be replaced. The best way to sample your soil is to take about 12 samples in the area you will plant. Combine these samples in a clean bucket and mix to get a composite sample. Make sure your trowel or shovel is clean. Any residue from pesticides or fertilizers will create misleading results. After you have combined your samples, put at least two cups of the composite sample into a bag to bring to your local Clemson Extension office. Agents at the office will help you fill in the information the lab needs such as, what crops you want to grow and what is currently in your soil. The tests are $6 each. You will receive your results in 10 to 14 days. A copy of your results can be mailed or emailed to you. Testing your soil is not only important to ensure your

plants have what they need to grow, but it is also important to your wallet and environment. Fertilizers are not cheap and should not be wasted. Plants can only use so much nutrients. Once they have met their quota, they won’t absorb any more. The other problem with excess fertilizer involves water quality. When you apply excess fertilizer to your plants, the leftover fertilizer will either be leached into the soil and out of reach of plant roots or will wash away with the next rain storm. Fertilizer that washes away from your yard is often carried to a storm drain or drainage ditch. This excess fertilizer causes algal blooms which are unpleasant to the eye, but also harmful to marine life. Algal blooms take the oxygen out of the water and lead to fish deaths. So make sure you test your soil before applying fertilizer to protect your wallet and the environment. Next time you see soil and think about that four-letter word, “dirt,” remember that every drink of water you have had that day and every bite of food has been touched at one time or another by soil. Plants require nutrients to grow and produce. A lot of emphasis is put on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but these aren’t the only nutrients plants need. A soil test will help improve your garden by determining the soil pH, levels of nutrients and will recommend amounts of fertilizer and lime needed to maximize your production. Remember: Don’t guess; soil test! Contact Jolie Brown at Jolie2@clemson.edu

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FISHING REPORT Santee Cooper System Crappie: Fair. Captain Steve English reports that on warm days some fish can be caught, but on cold days there is very little fishing activity. On warm days fish are moving towards the creeks, and they can be caught as shallow as 3-4 feet around trees and the edges of grass - particularly early and late. Fish are not spawning yet but they are getting ready to. On cooler days the best bet is to stick to the middle of creeks in 10-12 feet of water and fish minnows and jigs 8-12 feet down. Catfish: Slow to fair. Captain Jim Glenn reports that he has had some limited success in Lake Marion drifting middle depths from 22-26 feet of water, but after the water temperatures dropped that bite cooled off. Some shallow water bite has been reported from time to time, but it is not yet consistent in the traditional early spring spots. Largemouth bass: Slow to fair. Captain Jimmie Hair reports that before the recent cold snap some nice fish had started to move up shallow, but the cold weather likely pushed those fish back out (as also happened around the ice storm). If the weather cooperates fish should be moving up shallow into areas where they will be bedding, such as lily pads in a couple of feet of water. Soft plastics including Senkos and Zoom Magnum Finesse worms are a good bet, and shallow running crankbaits should also work well.

Lake Murray Catfish: Fair to good. Captain Chris Simpson reports that traditional late winter patterns are completely ineffective right now, but using an atypical pattern for this time of year the bite is actually pretty good. Because of the inflow of muddy water and the extreme change in the lake level, all of the baitfish and catfish are in the upper 25-30 feet of the water column - at least above the Gap. Therefore, whether anglers are drifting or anchoring they should target areas shallower than 30 feet including humps, points or flats. Cut herring is the best bait right now. Striped bass: Fair to good. Lake World reports that fish can be found from the banks out to 20 feet of water. The best concentration of fish is in the mid-lake, but fish can be found all over the lake. Look for birds to locate fish. Try throwing bucktails, L’il Fishies and other subsurface lures, and live herring will also work very well. Dragging herring under corks, on free lines, or off planer boards will all catch fish.

Lake Wateree Crappie: Slow to fair. Veteran tournament angler Will Hinson reports that fish were starting to move a little shallower, but then four or five days of very cold weather pushed them back out deeper and fish remain very much in a winter pattern. Right now fish are concentrated up the river run on the river ledge and they are lying flat on the bottom in 18-24 feet of water. The best bet is to tight-line plain minnows and fish very, very slowly. Expect fish to start to move into a spring pattern when water temperatures hit 55 degrees.

Lake Greenwood Catfish: Fair. Captain Chris Simpson reports that over the next month and half the most productive bite should be in 3-15 feet of water. The shallow water is already being flooded by baitfish seeking warmer water temperatures, and this process will accelerate as the air (and in turn water) temperatures warm further. Shallow water in the backs of creeks and coves, shallow flats and even shallow humps in the main lake will all produce, and drifting and anchoring should be equally successful. Cut threadfin shad, herring, and small pieces of gizzard shad will all catch fish, and particularly as the water warms over the next few weeks shrimp will get better and better. Lake Monticello Catfish: Fair. Captain Chris Simpson reports that, typical for this time of year, the big fish bite on Monticello is very inconsistent right now. One day is great and the next day may not be. The best bet is to fish shallow with deep water nearby, such as around humps with a sharp drop into deep water on one side, or off slowly tapering points that all of a sudden drop off. 5-35 feet is often the most productive depth for all sizes of fish, and often the bigger fish will come from the areas closer to the drops into deeper water. Anchoring in those areas is the best bet right now as it lets the bait sit in front of the fish for longer as they travel up and down across the depth changes. Cut gizzard shad and white perch will generate fewer but

bigger bites, while herring will generate more action but lots of nuisance bites from small fish if you are targeting big ones.

Lake Russell Crappie: Fair to good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that even though crappie are still deep the bite has picked up substantially. Fish can be found just off the bottom in about 30 feet of water, and they are still very much in a winter pattern due to winter water temperatures. Look for fish around schools of bait in the creeks. Targeting fish with drop shot rigs is the best bet, but some anglers are also catching a few fish by trolling jigs in 12-15 feet of water. Bass: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that a few bass are mixed in with the schools of crappie, but the majority of spotted bass seem to be moving up onto the sides of points in 18-25 feet of water. They can be caught on Carolina rigs and drop shots. Wendell has only caught a few largemouth recently and they have been mixed in around the schools of bait, but if he were going to target them specifically he would head way up the creeks and try throwing a spinnerbait or flipping a jig around wood in shallow, muddy water in the 5-8 foot range. Striper: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that the striper have scattered out and they are no longer concentrated on the lower end of the lake. The best concentrations of fish are now found in the mid-lake area, and trolling herring or shiners around mid-lake points is the best bet as fish make their way back up the lake. Some fish can be seen rolling on the surface.

Lake Wylie Catfish: Slow to fair. Unstable weather is making for a tough bite, but as the weather stabilizes, fishing should improve quickly. The most likely pattern remains targeting the middle to lower end of the lake focusing on the riverbed, the mouths of deep creeks and adjacent deepwater flats. Blue cats will be moving back and forth from the riverbed to the flats, depending on a variety of factors, but they are generally following the bait movement. The best technique seems to be slow drift fishing in 30-55 feet of water. The best baits include gizzard shad and small pieces of cut fish (the size of a quarter coin).

Lake Jocassee Trout: Good. Captain Steve Pietrykowski reports that Lake Jocassee trout fishing remains strong, with the majority of the fish starting to make their way out of the back of the creeks toward the main lake. Large concentrations of fish are mid-creek right now, but some have already made it out to main lake points. The 40 foot depth range has been good, but there are still lots of fish in the 80 foot range, including trout and bass. Lots of stocker fish are being caught as well as some keepers while trolling, but for the best shot at a big fish pull live bait very slowly. As temperatures warm further expect the bite to be wide open.

Lake Keowee Largemouth and Spotted Bass: Fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that prior to the most recent cold snap the lake was warming and fish were starting to cruise up shallower, particularly in the mid-lake. However, water temperatures on both ends of the lake have dropped back into the upper-40s, and with the exception of the mid-lake area influenced by the hot hole where temperatures may be in the upper-50s the lake is very cold again. Despite this the very deep bite has slowed substantially, and very little is being caught in 50-70 feet of water - although the few fish caught there have been nice. The best depth range has been 30-40 feet of water or less, and fish can best be characterized as early pre-spawn.

Lake Hartwell Crappie: Good. Captain Bill Plumley reports that the crappie bite is the best thing going on Lake Hartwell, and his boat has caught lots of fish both sides of the 2-pound mark recently. The key has been fishing around brush and docks 10-12 feet down in about 25 feet of water, and both minnows and jigs are working. Some large numbers of fish have also been caught. Catfish: Slow to fair. Captain Bill Plumley reports that the blues are starting to move a bit, although cool water temperatures are significantly impacting the bite. Right now fish can be found from 4 or 5 feet out to the 30-foot range. The two best patterns for catching fish are pulling up onto points and fancasting out multiple cut bait set-ups, and dragging bait on Santee-style drifting rigs.

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McLaughlin says, “and the thing that I loved about it was that it has prickliness. It has that. I’m not coddling her. I’m not that kind of person in the show, and I’m a little bit more of a tough-love, ‘Do as I say, not as I do’ kind of guy. That’s why I have a blast doing that. So, she’s great because she gives it right back and forth to me. That back and forth is where the fun stuff is.” “Yeah, it’s fun,” says Sequoyah. “It feels like a brother and sister relationship in the show and in real life.” McLaughlin served in Iraq and says that experience readied him for just about anything. “It’s prepared me for any physical activity that I have,” says McLaughlin. “But also, not just that because that’s the obvious, my military background, it made it easier for how to carry a weapon on a show or a movie or how to do a fight scene or fall on the ground, any of that. Of course, that’s going to help me with that. The other thing that my military experience helped me with and probably even more so was just the – it’s war. It’s hard to describe. It’s hard to really put into words, but one thing that I can say is that when you’re in the service and going through that experience, you go through a whole spectrum of emotions, pretty much every emotion you can imagine. As an actor, it’s helped me out being able to pull from those emotions that I’ve experienced firsthand in real life, which to me is like that’s better than any acting class you can ever go through is having those real life experiences. I would absolutely say that that’s helped me as much, if not more so, emotionally than it has physically.”

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HIGHLIGHTS The Simpsons 8:00 p.m. on WACH After Lisa’s pet guinea pig ruins the Simpsons’ living room, Marge is forced to find replacement art at the Van Houten’s yard sale, where she comes across a painting for sale which turns out to be a famous piece valued at nearly $100,000. (HD) American Dream Renowned Builders designer Nate 8:00 p.m. on WIS Berkus hosts The designers split WIS’s new home into two teams and renovation com- each redesigns a petition “Ameri- Tudor-style home, can Dream Team Red building Builders,” prea dining room table miering Sunday out of the kitchen’s at 8 p.m. original hardwood floors and Team Blue deciding what to do with a master bedroom; a neighborhood council judges. (HD) Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey 9:00 p.m. on WACH Neil deGrasse Tyson sails through time as he follows a lone comet during its million-year plummet towards the sun; guest voice Cary Elwes introduces the alliance between Sir Isaac Newton and polymath Edmond Halley which led to a scientific upheaval. (HD) The Good Wife 9:00 p.m. on WLTX Alicia enlists Cary as her lawyer when Nelson Dubeck asks her to take part in a deposition connected to his investigation into election rigging; Will continues to defend Grant as he goes against a new prosecutor who proves to be a tough opponent. (HD) Resurrection 9:00 p.m. on WOLO The mystery of Jacob’s return only gets more complicated after his grave is exhumed; Henry struggles with accepting that this Jacob is really his son; Bellamy and Maggie search for clues between the deaths of Jacob and Caleb. (HD)

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Let’s Make a Deal

Good Morning America

The 700 Club

Rachael Ray

The View

Curious Cat in the George Hat Good Day Columbia

Peg + Cat

Sesame Street

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Cops Reloaded

Super Why! Dinosaur Daniel Tiger Super Why! Sid the Sci- Thomas & Daniel Tiger Caillou ence Kid Friends Train Maury The Steve Wilkos Show Judge Alex Judge Alex Divorce Divorce Court Court Paternity Paternity Family Feud Family Feud The Test Jerry Springer Court Court

Dog Bnty Dog Bnty Paid Paid Meerkat Meerkat Matters Matters Real Housewives Squawk Box New Day Paid Paid Jake and Mickey Paid Paid SportsCenter Mike & Mike ‘70s ‘70s Paid Paid FOX & Friends Sports Unlimited Golden Golden House Hunters Variety Thr. Bible Paid Unsolved Mysteries Sponge PAW Patrol Paid Paid The Twilight Zone There Yet? Browns Movies Baby Stry Quints Charmed Paid Paid Paid Paid Movies Paid Paid Life Today Paid

Criminal Minds Game of Arms My Cat from Hell Wife Wife Million Dollar Listing

Judge Mathis

The People’s Court Cops Reloaded

King of Queens

How Met Mother

Senior Con- Days of Our Lives nection News 19 @ The Young and the Bold and Noon Restless Beautiful News Jeopardy! The Chew

America Now The Talk

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LIVE! with Kelly and Michael The Price Is Right

Dinosaur Train

News

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America Now

General Hospital

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Katie The Ellen DeGeneres Show Bethenny Peg + Cat

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A Millionaire? The Dr. Oz Show

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Judge Judy Judge Judy Dr. Phil

Cat in the Hat The Wendy Williams Show The Bill Cunningham Show

Curious Arthur George Steve Harvey

WordGirl

King of Queens

Access Dish Nation Hollywood

The First 48 Movies Swamp Wars

The First 48

How Met Mother

Wild Kratts

The Queen Latifah Show

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CNN Newsroom Daily Colbert Sheriff Doc Mc Almost Got Away SportsCenter Standing 700 Club Paid Grill It! America’s Newsroom Car Warriors Golden Golden House Hunters

Glee 8:00 p.m. on WACH April and Holly work together to discover a plan to save the glee club from its fate; Rachel and Santana try to come to terms after their big blowout. (HD) NCIS 8:00 p.m. on WLTX After a former Santana (Naya NCIS agent and Rivera) and congressman is Rachel attempt found dead in New to make amends Orleans, Gibbs after their fight reunites with a on “Glee,” airformer colleague when the investiga- ing Tuesday at tion becomes a 8 p.m. on WACH. joint operation between the two field offices in a hunt for a possible serial killer. (HD) ew Girl 9:00 p.m. on WACH Jess and Nick begin to see the truth about some aspects of their relationship; Schmidt, Winston and Coach attempt to impress their new neighbors, despite the fact that their first impressions were less than great. (HD) Supernatural 9:00 p.m. on WKTC While Dean grapples with repercussions of the Mark of Cain, Sam investigates a case involving upright citizens who are becoming homicidal, and finds answers from local townspeople who claim that the Men of Letters appeared in town in 1958. (HD) About a Boy 9:01 p.m. on WIS Marcus begins dropping hints that Will and Fiona should go out on a date with each other, forcing Will to go out of his way to end that notion; Fiona asks Dakota for help getting back into dating again. (HD) Brooklyn Nine-Nine 9:30 p.m. on WACH Despite the threat of suspension by Commissioner Podalski, Jake continues to investigate a charitable civic leader with the help of Captain Holt. (HD)

Sunny South Prk Sofia Mickey FBI: Criminal Pursuit SportsCenter ESPN First Take The 700 Club Home Neelys

The Best of Pride Home & Family House Hunters Haunted History Paid Paid Paid Paid Frasier Frasier Frasier Frasier PAW Patrol Umizoomi Dora Dora Bar Rescue Bar Rescue Geek Wedding Foxy and Co. Payne Full Hse Prince Prince Movies Little Little Wedding Farm Supernatural Supernatural World’s Dumbest... World’s Dumbest... Griffith Andy Griffith Show Griffith Law & Order: SVU Paid Paid Roseanne Roseanne Walker Walker

CSI: Miami

Criminal Minds

Pit Bulls

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Movies Animal Cops Movies Million Dollar Listing

Pit Bulls

Million Dollar Listing Fast Money This Hour Legal View with Half Hour Kroll Show Community Movies Doc Mc Mickey Mickey Einsteins Wicked Attraction Sins & Secrets SportsCenter SportsCenter Numbers Never Lie Gilmore Girls 8 Rules 8 Rules Cupcake Wars Pioneer Contessa Happening Now MLB Spring Training Home & Family House Hunters Hunters Hunters Haunted History Haunted History Movies Frasier Frasier How I Met How I Met Guppies Guppies PAW Patrol PAW Patrol Bar Rescue Bar Rescue Face Off Face Off Prince Office Office Cleveland Movies Wedding Farm Wedding Farm Supernatural Bones Storage Storage Storage Storage Gunsmoke Gunsmoke Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Roseanne Roseanne Roseanne Roseanne In the Heat of Night In the Heat of Night

Movies Million Dollar Listing Power Lunch Wolf

Movies Street Signs CNN Newsroom Tosh.0 Einsteins Octonauts Movies Porter Porter Porter Porter MLB Spring Training SportsCenter SportsCenter Reba Reba Reba Reba Sandra’s Ten Dollar Rest. Chef 30 Min. America’s News HQ Real Story Gretchen Car Warriors Little House 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place Haunted History Haunted History Criminal Minds Grey’s Anatomy Grey’s Anatomy Wallykazam Wallykazam Invasion Sponge Bar Rescue Bar Rescue Face Off Face Off American American American Cougar Movies Wedding Farm Wedding Farm Bones Bones Storage Storage Storage Storage Gunsmoke Bonanza Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Will Grace Will Grace Will Grace Will Grace WGN Midday News Law & Order

Gator Boys Matters Matters Movies

Closing Bell Jake Tapper Tosh.0 Tosh.0 Tosh.0 Tosh.0 Phineas A.N.T. A.N.T. Moonshiners Moonshiners NFL Live Outside Insiders Highly Highly Boy World Boy World Boy World Boy World Essentials Giada Contessa Contessa Shepard Smith Your World Cavuto UEFA Champions League Soccer Little House Little House 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place Haunted History Haunted History Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Charmed Charmed Sponge Fairly Fairly Sponge Bar Rescue Bar Rescue Face Off Face Off Friends Friends Friends Friends Movies Wedding Farm Little People Bones Castle World’s Dumbest... World’s Dumbest... Bonanza Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Will Grace Will Grace CSI: Miami Law & Order Law & Order CI

The First 48 Movies Finding Bigfoot Game Game Fast Money Situation Room Futurama Futurama Win Lose I Didn’t Moonshiners Horn Interruptn Insiders ESPN FC Middle Middle Pioneer Trisha’s The Five Outdoor The Waltons 1st Place 1st Place Variety Criminal Minds Wife Swap Sponge Sponge Bar Rescue Face Off Queens Queens Little People Castle World’s Dumbest... Griffith Griffith Law & Order: SVU Law & Order Law & Order CI

MONDAY EVENING MARCH 24 TW FT

Bones 8:00 p.m. on WACH While exploring the set of a children’s television show for answers after a star character is found dead, the Jeffersonian team soon uncovers the victim’s promiscuous history; Booth and Brennan arrange a party for Christine’s ﬁrst birthday. (HD) Star-Crossed When a child8:00 p.m. ren’s TV show on WKTC actor is found Emery and Julia dead, Angela seek a scandalous (Michaela Constory for a tabloid lin) goes behind photographer to the scenes on use after a video is “Bones,” airing captured of Emery Monday at speaking about 8 p.m. on WACH. cyper; Roman unknowingly helps with an abduction scheme while keeping Drake out of trouble at Grayson’s parents’ charity ball. (HD) How I Met Your Mother 8:00 p.m. on WLTX Only a half-hour to go before their wedding ceremony both Barney and Robin begin to have panic attacks about their nuptials; Marshall and Lily decide to rewrite their old wedding vows. (HD) 9:00 p.m. on WACH While his control over the Korban cult escalates, Joe uses newfound followers to execute every step of his lethal scheme; Ryan and Max formulate a new strategy to reach out to Joe with hopes of tracing his location; Weston faces a part of his past. (HD) Mike & Molly 9:00 p.m. on WLTX Molly looks to win a little bit of extra cash when she and the girls head to a riverboat casino for a weekend getaway; Mike and Vince try to enjoy some college basketball when the guys come over to watch TV. (HD)

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Criminal Minds Movies Animal Cops Game Game Million Dollar Listing Squawk on the Street

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Nightly News News Entertain- The Voice: The Battles Continue (N) (HD) (HD) ment (N) News 19 @ Evening News 19 @ Inside Edi- How Met 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly Mom (N) 6pm News (HD) 7pm tion (N) Mother (N) (N) (N) (HD) News (HD) World News Wheel For- Jeopardy! (N) Dancing with the Stars (N) (HD) (HD) tune (N) (HD) The PBS NewsHour (HD) Globe Trekker: Mozam- Antiques Roadshow: Baton Antiques Roadshow: Atbique Rouge (N) (HD) lanta, GA (HD) Modern Modern The Big Bang The Big Bang Bones: The Carrot in the The Following: Teacher’s Family (HD) Family (HD) (HD) (HD) Kudzu (N) (HD) Pet (N) (HD) Community Community Family Feud Family Feud Star-Crossed Scandalous The Tomorrow People: (HD) (HD) story. (N) (HD) Endgame (N) (HD)

(:01)The Blacklist: Ivan Cyber theft. (N) (HD) Intelligence: The Event Horizon (N) (HD) (:01) Castle: The Greater Good (N) (HD) Independent Lens (N) (HD)

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(:35) Tonight Show Jimmy (:37) Late Night with Seth (:37)Carson Fallon (HD) Meyers (HD) Daly News 19 @ Late Show with David Let- Late Late Show with Craig (:37) News 11pm terman (N) (HD) Ferguson (HD) News (HD) Jimmy Kimmel Live Celeb- (:37)Night- (:07) Dr. Phil Life strategies. rity interviews (HD) line (HD) (HD) Tavis Smiley BBC World Charlie Rose (N) (HD) Antiques Roadshow: Atlanta, GA (HD) (HD) News WACH FOX News at 10 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men The Middle Raymond TMZ (N) Seinfeld Nightly news report. (HD) (HD) (HD) Law & Order: Special Vic- Law & Order: Special Vic- The Arsenio Hall Show King Hill Cleveland tims Unit (HD) tims Unit (HD) (HD) (HD) News

CABLE CHANNELS The First 48 (HD) Duck (HD) Duck (HD) Duck (HD) Duck (HD) Bates Motel (HD) Bates Motel (N) (HD) (:01) Bates Motel (HD) Duck (HD) Duck (HD) (:01) Bates Motel (HD) Rocky II (‘79, Drama) Sylvester Stallone. A boxer’s fame. (HD) Rocky III (‘82, Drama) BBB Sylvester Stallone. (HD) Rocky IV (‘85, Drama) Sylvester Stallone. (HD) Machete (‘10) BBB (HD) Finding Bigfoot (HD) Aliens Aliens Aliens Alien surgery. Aliens: Alien Invasion Aliens Aliens Alien surgery. Aliens: Alien Invasion 106 & Park (N) (HD) American Gangster (‘07, Drama) Denzel Washington. Drug investigation. Let’s Stay Let’s Stay Husbands Husbands Wendy Williams (HD) American Gangster Housewives Housewives Housewives Real Housewives (N) Southern Charm (N) Watch What Couch (N) Housewives Southern Mad Money The Kudlow Report The Profit The Profit The Profit Money: Bookie Killer Greed Greed Situation Crossfire Erin Burnett (N) Cooper 360° (N) (HD) Piers Morgan LIVE (N) The Don Making the Cooper 360° (HD) Piers Morgan (HD) The Don Making the South Prk Tosh (HD) Colbert Daily (HD) Futurama Futurama South Prk South Prk South Prk South Prk Daily (N) Colbert midnight South Prk Daily (HD) Colbert Blog Blog Blog Jessie WALL-E (‘08) BBBB Ben Burtt. Phineas Blog Liv (HD) Good Luck Blog Good Luck Good Luck Shake It A.N.T. Fast N’ Loud (HD) Fast N’ Loud (HD) Fast N’ Loud (HD) Fast N’ Loud (N) (HD) Lords of Car (N) (HD) (:01) Fast N’ Loud (HD) (:01) Lords of Car (HD) Fast N’ Loud (HD) SportsCenter (HD) 2014 NIT Basketball Tournament z{| (HD) 2014 NIT Basketball Tournament z{| (HD) SportsCenter (HD) SportsCenter (HD) SportsCenter (HD) Nation NCAA Women’s Tournament: Second Round Update NCAA Women’s Tournament: Second Round 2014 NIT Basketball Tournament z{| (HD) GameDay NBA (HD) Middle Middle Switched at Birth (HD) Switched at Birth (N) The Fosters (N) (HD) The Fosters (HD) The 700 Club Switched at Birth (HD) The Fosters (HD) Diners Diners Guy’s: Cart Wars Diners, Drive-Ins (HD) Worst Cooks (N) (HD) Mystery Mystery Diners, Drive-Ins (HD) Worst Cooks (HD) Mystery Mystery Special Report (HD) On the Record (N) O’Reilly Factor (N) The Kelly File Hannity (HD) O’Reilly Factor (HD) The Kelly File Hannity (HD) MLB Spring Training: Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves z{| Braves Preview (HD) World Poker (HD) The Panel Game 365 MLB Spring Training: Houston vs Atlanta Waltons: The Spirit Waltons Waltons Middle Middle Frasier Frasier Frasier Frasier Golden Golden Golden Golden Love It or List It (HD) Love It or List It (HD) Love It or List It (HD) Love It or List It (N) Hunters Hunters Love It or List It (HD) Love It or List It (HD) Hunters Hunters Cryptid: (HD) Swamp People (HD) Swamp People (HD) Swamp People (N) Cryptid: (N) (HD) No Man’s Land (HD) Swamp People (HD) Swamp People (HD) Criminal Minds (HD) Criminal Minds (HD) Criminal Minds (HD) Criminal Minds (HD) Criminal Minds (HD) Criminal Minds (HD) Criminal Minds (HD) Without a Trace (HD) Hoarders (HD) Hoarders (HD) Hoarders (HD) Hoarders (HD) Hoarders (HD) (:01) Preachers’ (HD) (:02) Hoarders (HD) (:02) Hoarders (HD) Sponge Sponge Sponge Sam & Cat Full Hse Full Hse Full Hse Full Hse Full Hse Full Hse Friends Friends Friends (:48) Friends (:24) ‘70s Hulk (HD) X-Men (‘00, Action) BBB Patrick Stewart. Mutant superheroes. Superman Returns (‘06, Action) BBB Brandon Routh. Superman returns after five years. (HD) X-Men (‘00) BBB Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (‘03) (HD) Bitten: Settling (N) Being Human (N) (HD) Lost Girl (N) Bitten: Settling Being Human (HD) Lost Girl Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Family Guy Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan (N) (HD) Holmes Conan (HD) Holmes (5:45) Red River (‘48, Western) John Wayne. The Fleet’s In (‘42) Dorothy Lamour. Kiss Them for Me (‘57, Comedy) BB Cary Grant. Anchors Aweigh (‘45, Musical) Frank Sinatra. Shore leave. LI Medium LI Medium LI Medium LI Medium Extreme Cougar (HD) Cougar Wives (HD) Extreme Cougar (HD) Cougar Wives (HD) Extreme Cougar (HD) Extreme Cougar (HD) Castle: Ghosts (HD) Castle (HD) Castle (HD) Dallas: D.T.R. (N) (HD) Dallas: D.T.R. (HD) Nashville Wives (N) Nashville Wives (HD) (:02) Law & Order (HD) Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic The Safe Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Lizard Lic Griffith Griffith Griffith Gilligan’s Gilligan’s Gilligan’s Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Queens Queens Cleveland The Soul Man (HD) Queens NCIS: L. A. (HD) NCIS: L. A. (HD) WWE Monday Night Raw (HD) Sirens (:38) Total Divas (HD) (:38) NCIS: L. A. (HD) NCIS (HD) Law & Order (HD) Law & Order (HD) CSI: Miami (HD) CSI: Miami (HD) CSI: Miami (HD) CSI: Miami (HD) CSI: Miami (HD) CSI: Miami (HD) Home Videos (HD) Home Videos (HD) Home Videos (HD) Home Videos (HD) Home Videos (HD) Home Videos (HD) Parks Parks Parks 30 Rock

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Nightly News News Entertain- The Voice: The Battles Con(HD) ment (N) tinue (N) (HD) News 19 @ Evening News 19 @ Inside Edi- NCIS: Crescent City New Or6pm News (HD) 7pm tion (N) leans. (N) (HD) News (HD) World News Wheel For- Jeopardy! (N) Marvel’s Agents of (HD) tune (N) (HD) S.H.I.E.L.D. (HD) The PBS NewsHour (HD) Making It Grow (N) The Story of the Jews Ancient Jews. (N) (HD) Modern Modern The Big Bang The Big Bang Glee: New Directions Saving Family (HD) Family (HD) (HD) (HD) glee club. (N) (HD) Community Community Family Feud Family Feud The 100: Pilot Exiles test (HD) (HD) Earth. (HD)

9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM 12:30 LOCAL CHANNELS About a Boy Growing Up (N) (N) (HD) NCIS: Los Angeles: Zero Days (N) (HD) The Trophy Wife Goldbergs (HD) The Story of the Jews (N) (HD) New Girl (N) Brooklyn (HD) Nine (N) Supernatural: Mother’s Little Helper (N) (HD)

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HIGHLIGHTS American Idol 8:00 p.m. on WACH The hopeful vocalists try to follow their strong performances from the previous week with songs that will win not only the approval of the judges but also votes from viewers at home, but not every act will get to stay in the competition. (HD) The Middle Host Ryan Sea8:00 p.m. crest bids the on WOLO top ﬁnalists to Frankie and Mike take the stage discover that they on a two-hour are more interestperformance ing to the people episode of they meet on the “American street than they Idol,” airing are to each other Wednesday at and want to change 8 p.m. on WACH. that; Sue realizes she has multiple dates for prom; Brick enlists Axl’s help in preparing a book report. (HD) Suburgatory 8:30 p.m. on WOLO Tessa turns to George for advice on how to support Lisa on her decision to propose to Malik and when the proposal does not go as planned, Tessa steps up; George is suspicious that his girlfriend may be rude to her employees. (HD) Modern Family 9:00 p.m. on WOLO The adults are heading to Vegas and Jay is able to get Excelsior Level hotel accommodations thanks to one of his big clients, but learns there is actually a higher level; Claire hits the tables to win back money she lost years ago. (HD) Mixology 9:31 p.m. on WOLO Jessica and Fab’s competition over Dominic continues and is still escalating, but Dominic may have a surprise for both of them as they get to know him; Tom wants to make a move on Maya but isn’t sure how. (HD)

HIGHLIGHTS Hell’s Kitchen 8:00 p.m. on WACH The chefs learn about teamwork via a challenge starting with pigs and potatoes and ending in the kitchen, and the winners earn a day aboard a yacht while the losers must bathe livestock; Ramsay kicks a team out of the kitchen during dinner service. (HD) Once Upon a Time in Wonderland 8:00 p.m. on WOLO It is revealed in flashback that as the Knave hunts for Alice, he makes a deal to get his heart back; the friendship between Alice and the Knave is tested; the Jabberwocky wants to free herself from Jafar’s control; Jafar faces a former partner. (HD) Grey’s Anatomy 9:00 p.m. on WOLO Cristina is stuck on a decision and imagines the two ways that her life would go depending on what she ultimately chooses as her path; one of the hospital’s patients is deciding whether or not they want to continue living. (HD) Surviving Jack 9:30 p.m. Premiering on WACH Thursday at Former military 9:30 p.m., the man Jack Dunlevy WACH comedy takes on the duty as series “SurvivMr. Mom when his ing Jack” stars wife returns to law Chris Meloni as school and leaves a man becoming him with their a dad, as his son puberty-stricken becomes a man. son Frankie, who is just beginning his first year in high school, and gorgeous, book smart daughter Rachel. (HD) Parenthood 10:00 p.m. on WIS Joel and Sarah celebrate after they finish their work projects; Adam takes Max out on an adventure after noticing that he was feeling down after his school field trip ended; Amber plans a surprise for Sydney and Victor to raise their spirits. (HD)

HIGHLIGHTS Rake 8:00 p.m. on WACH When an ambitious agent accuses Mikki’s former pimp of assault after an altercation between the two, Keegan takes the case despite the lack of witnesses stepping forward to testify; Scarlet’s campaign comes to a halt; Maddy attacks Finn’s teacher. (HD) Mandy (Molly Last Man Standing Ephraim) has 8:00 p.m. a change of on WOLO life plans after Mandy’s class showcasing her project involves designs at a showcasing her student fashion clothing designs at show on “Last the student fashion Man Standing,” show and requests airing Friday at Eve to be her model 8 p.m. on WOLO. for it, but after the show she declares that she wants to quit school and do it full time, leading to a lot of conversations. (HD) Enlisted 9:00 p.m. on WACH Pete attempts to save the test dummies of Second Liutenant Tyson Schneeberger’s “Mondo Spider” automobile, all while Sgt. Major Cody recruits Derrick as the photographer for his self-portrait. (HD) Hart of Dixie 9:00 p.m. on WKTC When Joel brings in undependable workers to take on the renovations, one of the workers gets injured and threatens to sue; hoping to yield a proﬁt at the BlueBell’s Renaissance Faire, Lavon enlists Lemon’s suitors as the headliner. (HD) Raising Hope 9:30 p.m. on WACH Upon the suggestion of Sabrina, Virginia and Burt look to adopt a dog to ﬁll the empty void, and soon become dog owners for a probationary period after getting turned down by a shelter; Jimmy attempts to show Sabrina that he is still a ladies’ man. (HD)

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