Lawsuit Trees, She Said

IN SPORTS: Two Lady Gamecocks entering WNBA draft B1

PANORAMA Balsam Range Modern masters of Bluegrass coming to Opera House on C1 SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 Friday — don’t miss it! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 $1.00

SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT Consultant previews potential cuts Besides classroom positions, Allan will propose school consolidation, district staff eliminations

BY BRUCE MILLS his analysis and the district’s plan to Allan advised the board Monday plan went into effect Jan. 31 and also [email protected] cut 86 classroom teachers and related that a plan to cut administrative staff trimmed six teaching positions, but instructional staff, to in- at the district office is forthcoming. five of those were vacant at the time. Potential school closings, cutting clude para professionals “There’s definitely a recommenda- With Monday’s announcement of district office positions and freezing and behavior and aca- tion out there by the superintendent the 86 classroom position cuts for next all non-teaching staff salaries and sti- demic interventionists, as as to some staffing changes at the dis- fiscal year, the district has now elimi- pend increases are key areas to con- part of his 2017-18 budget trict level,” Allan said. “So don’t think nated 133 positions since January. sider for cutting additional expendi- update presentation. The for a minute it’s just out at the Allan will reveal his analysis and the tures from next year’s budget, said the classroom position cuts schools.” district’s plan to eliminate further dis- financial consultant working with were announced Monday At least 12 positions have already trict office positions to the school board’s Sumter School District. ALLAN because Allan and dis- been eliminated from the district of- finance committee at its next meeting, Scott Allan made his comments trict leadership had re- fice as part of an emergency financial tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 21. Monday night to the district board of cently completed staffing meetings plan by Superintendent Frank Baker trustees after detailing to the board with the principal at each school. that was approved by the board. That SEE CUTS, PAGE A9 Oats are good for goats, too Two rounds of

Casey Belinski feeds Donkey the Nubian goat Strawberry severe weather Cheerios at his family’s farm in Sumter recently. possible today MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM

BY JIM HILLEY [email protected]

Area residents will have not one, but two storm systems with the potential for severe weather today, according to Tenia Morrison, a meteorolo- gist with the National Weath- er Service in Columbia. “We’ve got a warm front lifting northward in the early afternoon, and that will probably bring one round of showers and thunderstorms from 11 a.m. to 3 Jim p.m.,” she Hilley said. That will be quickly followed by an ap- proaching cold front later in the afternoon, she said. “We’re looking at a second round late in the afternoon and into the night; that’s from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.,” she said. Both rounds will include potentially severe weather, including wind gusts to 70 mph, large hail and some flooding, she said. “The severe weather today will possibly be worse than Monday,” she said. She said the second round of storms is the most likely to produce severe weather. “But we can’t rule out the one earlier,” Morrison said. Monday’s round of thunderstorms included an EF1 tornado near Monetta, which snapped numerous pine City, police served with wrongful death lawsuit trees, she said. In addition, Aiken reported many downed trees and quarter-sized hail. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS with Sumter County Court have already spoken to wit- after he was on the ground Shaw Air Force Base report- [email protected] of Common Pleas on March nesses who were at the and did not deserve to have ed 1.06 inches of rain as a 24 and alleges that at least scene on Dec. 10 to get a been shot once, let alone 19 line of storms passed On Friday, city of Sumter three city police officers better understanding of the times, he said. through the Midlands on and Sumter Police Depart- unjustly used deadly force incident. There is no way those of- Monday. ment were served with a when they fired at least 24 He said part of the rea- ficers are justified, he said. According to the NWS web wrongful death lawsuit rounds at Williams while son the lawsuit was filed Elliott said he has seen a page, showers are predicted filed by the sister of Waltki he was on the ground un- was to receive about 20 copy of Williams’ autopsy to taper off by 10 a.m. Thurs- Cermoun Williams, the armed. The lawsuit states video recordings from offi- report and that photos day, with cooler temperatures 35-year-old man who was Williams was shot at least cers’ body and dashboard taken of the body before it and mostly sunny skies ex- killed during a shooting in- 19 times and struck at least cameras that will show was cremated match with pected through Saturday, cident with Sumter police 17 times in the back. multiple angles of the inci- the autopsy information. with highs expected to be in officers on Dec. 10. Attorney C. Carter Elliott dent in order to compare He said many of the bullet the middle to upper 70s and The lawsuit is an attempt with Elliott Phelan LLC in with allegations. wounds he saw coincide lows in the lower 40s. Sunday to get more information Georgetown, one of the Williams’ death was the with fatal wounds de- is predicted to have a high of about the incident, accord- lawyers representing the result of police misconduct, scribed in the report. 75 and a low of 47, with Mon- ing to one attorney. Estate of Waltki Williams, Elliott said. Williams was day and Tuesday highs reach- The lawsuit was filed said he and his legal team not a danger in any way SEE LAWSUIT, PAGE A9 ing into the 80s.

VISIT US ONLINE AT CONTACT US DEATHS, B6 WEATHER, A10 INSIDE Information: 774-1200 Stephen W. Brown STORMS LIKELY 3 SECTIONS, 22 PAGES the .com Advertising: 774-1246 Joe Lewis Price VOL. 122, NO. 123 Classifieds: 774-1234 Warm today with good chance Titus Rogers of strong afternoon storms; Classifieds B7 Opinion A7 Delivery: 774-1258 Maliaka Truesdale tonight, severe storms. Comics C2 Television C3 News and Sports: 774-1226 Willie Bracey HIGH 78, LOW 59 Food C4 A2 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM

Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected]

LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS City faces lean budget in 2018 Black River Electric Co-op checks marked ‘VOID’ are valid BY JIM HILLEY revenues of $62.9 million their resources and for [email protected] during fiscal year 2018 them to use ours in case If you are a Black River Electric Co-op and expenditures of $65.6 of a need, such as a natu- member who received a Capital Credit Sumter City Council re- million. ral disaster,” he said. Retirement Fund check that is marked ceived a draft of the pro- During the meeting, Such agreements are VOID, do not destroy your check. The posed Fiscal Year 2017-18 council considered the required by state law to check is valid and can be cashed. An Budget at its regular final reading of two ordi- be approved by the gov- error was made by an outside vendor. meeting Tuesday in City nances, one dealing with erning body of the partic- If you have difficulty cashing or de- Council Chambers. the sale of .158 acres of ipating law enforcement positing this check at your bank, use one City Manager Deron property at 2493 Broad St. agency. of these options: McCormick reminded and the other lengthening During council mem- • Present the check for cashing at any council the budget was the time property owners bers’ comments, council- First Citizens Bank in Sumter, Claren- preliminary. have to register vacant man Calvin Hastie said don, Kershaw or Lee counties; “There are a lot of chal- property from 60 days to he was grateful to the ap- • Return the check to BREC with your lenges this year,” he said. one year. Both were JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM proximately 40 people next payment, and it will be credited to Finance Director Mary passed unanimously. City Councilor Calvin Hastie who helped clean up your account; or Beth Reames told council Council also approved a praised the groups who South Sumter in anticipa- • Return the check to BREC and re- the budget shows a deficit resolution declaring helped pick up litter in South tion of Festival on the Av- quest a replacement check. of $2 million; however, April as Fair Housing Sumter in anticipation of the enue that begins Thurs- For additional information, call (803) McCormick pointed out Month and a resolution Festival on the Avenue that day and continues 469-8060. the six of the seven city approving a mutual aid begins Thursday. through Saturday. He funds are in balance, with agreement between Sum- said the cleanup was Man charged with trying to only the General Fund ter Police Department Roark III said the aid aided by several Boy redeem stolen lottery ticket showing a significant pro- and Florence Police De- agreement was similar to Scout groups as well as jected shortfall. partment. many already in place. airmen from Shaw Air South Carolina Law Enforcement Di- The budget projected Police Chief Russell “It allows us to use Force Base. vision agents arrested a Sumter man on Friday after he allegedly attempted to claim winnings from a stolen South Carolina Education Lottery ticket. A news release from SLED states that Terrell D. Carter, 19, is charged Workers renovating Alice Drive fire station with influencing the winning of a lottery prize through coercion, fraud, de- ception or tampering. The felony charge carries a penalty of a fine of no more than $50,000 or no more than five years in prison, or both, if convicted. Carter was booked at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County. SLED investigated the case at the request of the S.C. Education Lottery Commission. SAFE wins Diamond Award for brand awareness marketing SAFE Federal Credit Union was recently presented a top marketing award from the Credit Union Nation- al Association Marketing and Busi- ness Development Council. The Diamond Award for brand awareness, given out at the CUNA annual conference in San Antonio, recognized the success of a 2016 mortgage loan promotional campaign that SAFE ran online, via emails to members, and through local advertising on TV, radio, news- RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM papers and billboards. The two- Alice Drive Fire Station, one of Sumter’s busiest fire stations, undergoes renovations to bring the building up to current needs. month campaign emphasized the The station was built in the early 1970s for two crews of four firefighters and one truck, said Sumter Fire Chief Karl Ford. Now, benefits of getting a SAFE mortgage the station is used by three crews of six and three trucks, he said. Ford said approximately 2,500 square-feet will be added to from the perspective of a dog looking the building. He said the renovations are to add more male and female dorm and bathroom facilities as well as bring the build- for a home that fits his needs. ing into compliance with contemporary standards, such as those associated with Americans with Disabilities Act. He anticipates “Our campaign did a great job of that the renovations will be completed by August. Ford said the approximate cost for the project is $700,000 and will be capturing people’s attention, but funded by the City of Sumter through bonds. Hunter Builders is the contractor for the project, he said. Ford said the firefight- most importantly, it greatly exceeded ers and vehicles have been sent to either the headquarters building downtown or the Thomas Sumter station while the station out expectations for the numbers of is being renovated. loans that it generated,” said Toby Hayes, vice president of marketing for SAFE. Hayes said the campaign generated almost 20 percent more loan business than anticipated, Woman strikes teen with vehicle, attempts to hit others bringing millions in additional lend- ing results. FROM STAFF REPORTS causing a 15-year-old boy to fall teens multiple times while in the Clarendon 2 trustees meeting from his bicycle and break his 1200 block of Cherryvale Road on Sumter County Sheriff’s Office wrist. She allegedly struck another Sunday. Witnesses gave statements today at 5:30 arrested a woman Monday after she 15-year-old boy with to law enforcement implicating Mei- allegedly hit one teen and attempt- her vehicle as he at- ler, according to the release. The Clarendon School District Two ed to strike other teens with her ve- tempted to get out of Ken Bell, public information offi- Board of Trustees will have a board hicle on Saturday and Sunday. the way. He was not se- cer at the sheriff’s office, said Mei- work session at 5:30 p.m. this evening, According to a news release from riously injured, ac- ler told investigators she thought at the District Office, 15 Major Drive, the sheriff’s office, 49-year-old cording to the release. some of the teens had previously Manning. Nancy C. Meiler, of 4627 Blanche Warrants issued by broken into her house, although the The board will consider a field trip Road, Lot 71, attempted to run over MEILER the sheriff’s office state sheriff’s office does not have a re- request and go into executive session a 14-year-old male and others with a Meiler attempted to hit port of the alleged break-in. for a student hearing and to receive re- 2004 Toyota Camry at Cherryvale the victims more than Meiler was transported to Sum- ports on employee matters. Drive and Confederate Road on Sat- once and followed some of the teens ter-Lee Regional Detention Center The board will also have a budget urday. into a parking lot of a gas station as and is charged with four counts of work session. Meiler reportedly crossed over they tried to flee. assault and battery of a high and For more information, call (803) 435- the roadway onto the sidewalk in The warrants also state Meiler at- aggravated nature. A magistrate 4435. an attempt to strike the group, tempted to strike another group of judge denied her bond.

HOW TO REACH US

IS YOUR PAPER MISSING? TO BUY A SUBSCRIPTION The Sumter Item is ARE YOU GOING ON VACATION? Call (803) 774-1200 published five days a 36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, S.C. 29150 Call (803) 774-1258 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. week except for July 4, (803) 774-1200 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. New Years Day (unless those Jack Osteen SUBSCRIPTION RATES fall on a Sunday) by Osteen Editor and Publisher / Advertising Publishing Co., 36 W. Liberty TO PLACE A NEWSPAPER AD: Standard Home Delivery [email protected] St., Sumter, SC 29150. (803) 774-1238 Call (803) 774-1200 Monday through Friday, TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PLUS SUNDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One year - $189; six months - $94.50; three Periodical postage paid at Rick Carpenter Michele Barr Sumter, SC 29150. Managing Editor Business Manager months - $47.50; one month - $15.75. EZPay, [email protected] [email protected] TO PLACE A PAID ANNOUNCEMENT $14.50/month Postmaster: Send address (803) 774-1201 (803) 774-1249 changes to Osteen Birth, Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary, Publishing Co., 36 W. Liberty Obituary Mail Delivery Kathy Stafford St., Sumter, SC 29150 Gail Mathis Call (803) 774-1226 One year - $276; six months - $138; three Customer Service Manager Publication No. USPS 525- Clarendon Bureau Manager Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. months - $69; one month - $23 Classifieds, Subscriptions and [email protected] 900 Delivery (803) 435-4716 [email protected] (803) 774-1212 THE SUMTER ITEM PAID ADVERTISEMENT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | A3 LET'S GET

SALEE WWEWEDNESDAY,EDNDNEESDAYSDAYY,,outside! AAPRIL 5 - SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Choose from Tyme, 1 GALLON ASST. Lemon, Basil, Parsley, 4" BLUEBERRIES HANGING Mint and more HERB Early, middle BASKETS POTS and late EASTER varieties LILIES G eat P ice Arriving Million Belles, Thursday! $ 99 Impatiens, Begonia, $ 99 $ 29 REG. Dalia and more 2 $3.99 9 1 4" 1 GALLON CALADIUMS TOMATOES HASHAS PARTNEREDPARTNE WITH Great for shade Choose from all and sun TO BRING YOU your favorites SPECIAL PRICES ON 6 PACK Just VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS Arrived!

$ 47 $ 69 compare at $ 99 1 1 $378 4 12 OZ. 10# BAG WIZZ 2 # ORTHENE LAWN HANDHELD PLANT FIREANT INSECT SPREADER FOOD Flower & Vegetable KILLER • Smart release for up to KILLER 4 months Destroys the mound Battery powered Kills the Queen $ 99 $ 97 $ 99 $ 99 REG. REG.G. REG. 9 $11.99 6 $8.999 17 7 $10.99 ALL COLORS CYPRESS CERTIFIED SC PRODUCTS MULCH ORGANIC COMPOST POTTING MIX STOUT OLLIE 40# BLOOMIN EZ LITTLE LUCY'S MATER MAKER TOP SOIL BLEND $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 REG. REG. REG. $ $5.99 $6.99 19 5 for 10 4 5 7 $9.99 $ • 2 cu. ft. bag 1 • Brown, Black, Red and Natural WEED & RTU 1.1 GALLON 50 FOOT TOP BRASS GRASS HOME POCKET DEFENSE HOSE 1 GALLON KILLER Indoor & Outdoor SPRAYER WITH COMFORT Perimeter WAND $ 99 SALE $18.999 $ 99 -$4 WITH 99 29 REG. CARD $ REG. 9 $11.99 12 $15.99 75 FT. $39.99 Great for Lawn and Garden $ 99 100 FT. $49.99 ALSO IN 2 GAL. $12.99 14 Limit 2 at this price WHISKEY BARREL PLANTER OR 3 PIECE 18" DOUBLE SIDED 20# LOPPER CHOP SAW WILDBIRD BUSHNEL PLANTER WITH MOLDED GRIP SEED $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 REG. REG. 14 6 $9.99 6 $8.99 14 PLASTIC 21" Arriving this week! ADIRONDACKS PUSH MOWER New Shipmemt! Available in Banana, With rear bag, side CHICKS Red, Green and Merlot Americana discharge and mulch CORDLESS Barred Rock Dixie Rainbow REG $209.99 Silver Lace Wyandotte SALE $199.99 BLOWER OR WITH starting at CARD TRIMMER -$20 20V Lithium $ 99 99 $ 99 Ion Battery $ 99 REG. $ REG. 17 $19.99 179 79 $99.99 2 NOT ALL ITEMSMSS AAVAILABLEVAILABLE A AT ALL LOCATIONSOC O S 40 W Wesmark Blvd. • Sumter 110 N. Brooks St. • Manning 803-773-3397 803-435-2651 350 Pinewood Rd • Sumter 320 W. Liberty St. • Sumter 803-774-2275 803-773-9381 A4 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 LOCAL | NATION THE SUMTER ITEM POLICE BLOTTER

CHARGES later assaulted the victim a second time and refused to Yvonne N. Black, 33, of 3945 let her leave the residence. Peach Orchard Road, Lot 7A, Dalzell, was arrested March STOLEN PROPERTY 22 and charged with shop- Five laptops valued at $2,000; lifting for allegedly taking a 12-gauge shotgun valued two enema packages valued at $150; a Wii mini console at $4.50 each from a busi- valued at $125; a PlayStation ness in the 1200 block of 2 valued at $125; a Garmin Peach Orchard Road without GPS device valued at $60; a paying for them March 13. TomTom GPS device valued Alonza Gibson, 65, of 1648 at $60; a Tomahawk hatchet Arlen Road, Manning, was valued at $40; a cellphone arrested March 6 and cord valued at $5; two packs charged with stalking for al- of cigarettes valued at $10; a legedly making unwanted video baby monitor, un- contact with the victim who known make, valued at $30; AP FILE PHOTO previously had a courtesy and a Hitachi hard drive val- Supporters of a bill to extend in-state tuition to students whose parents brought them into the coun- ued at $60 were reportedly summons for harassment is- try illegally signal their position on a motion from the House chamber in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2015. sued against him. According stolen from a residence in to a news release from Sum- the 4600 block of Huckabee From right are Reps. Mark White, R-Memphis; Joe Towns, D-Memphis, and Harry Brooks, R-Knoxville. ter County Sheriff’s Office, Road between 10:30 p.m. on the victim told law enforce- Saturday and 5 a.m. on Sun- ment that she has seen Gib- day. Immigrant tuition break gains support son sitting outside of her A white 1997 Chevrolet Sil- residence on at least four verado valued at $3,000 was NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A push to offer innocent people.” occasions. reportedly stolen while it in-state college tuition rates to students At the state Capitol, dozens of students Johnny L. Huggins, 37, of 4115 was parked at a residence in whose parents brought them into the country whose parents crossed into the U.S. illegally Zachary Road, was arrested the 500 block of Country illegally is picking up unlikely momentum and brought them along have gone lawmaker March 22 and charged with Springs Drive between 10 from some Republicans in Tennessee, a deep- to lawmaker to share their stories. Republi- second-degree domestic vio- and 11 a.m. on Saturday. ly conservative state that voted overwhelm- can Gov. Bill Haslam took time to meet and lence after he allegedly A silver .38-caliber Taurus ingly for President Trump and his tough snap photos with them last month, and he choked a victim and grabbed handgun with a pearl handle stance on immigration. has thrown his support behind the bill. her arms before she was valued at $300 was reported- If they succeed, Tennessee lawmakers A House and Senate panel each have able to break free. According ly stolen from a residence in would join the overwhelmingly left-leaning passed the proposal, and another House com- to a news release from Sum- the 4500 block of Pond Loop Washington, D.C., as the only other govern- mittee was scheduled to vote on it Tuesday. ter County Sheriff’s Office, between 5 p.m. on Saturday ment to pass such an ordinance since Trump Two years ago, when President Obama was the victim was pregnant at and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. the time of the alleged inci- took office in January. Twenty other states al- still in office, the proposal passed in the Sen- A Craftsman lawn mower dent. ready allow the in-state tuition. To sell the ate and came one vote shy of passing in the valued at $350; a Craftsman idea, the bill’s supporters have had to maneu- House. The Senate may wait for the House to Gilbert Shaw Jr., 29, of 2125 leaf blower valued at $300; ver carefully, steering the debate away from act first this year, Republican Speaker Randy Bethel Church Road, Lot 21A, and an unspecified Worx was arrested Sunday and illegal immigration policy whenever possible. McNally said. Trump has spoken of mass de- yard tool valued at $300 Instead, they are promoting the measure as portations and building a U.S.-Mexico border charged with domestic vio- were reportedly stolen from an economic driver and an educational op- wall. Nonetheless, White is optimistic the lence of a high and aggra- a residence in the 2500 block vated nature after he alleg- of Naimah Lane between portunity for students who didn’t have a Tennessee bill has a chance. edly assaulted a woman 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sun- choice about crossing into the United States “I’m just trying to protect Tennessee in the who is eight months preg- day. at a young age. They say the students are in- long run, because they’re here,” White said. nant while at a residence in nocent victims of decades of political dead- “And if anybody thinks that we’re going to the 2100 block of Bethel DAMAGED PROPERTY lock on immigration at the national level. send children who grew up here back out of Church Road that day. A A metal gate and gate code “I’m all for building the wall and U.S. sover- this country, they’re not living in the real news release from the sher- box valued at $4,500 was re- eignty, closing our borders,” said Rep. Mark world. We need to do what’s the next best iff’s office indicated Shaw portedly damaged about White, a Memphis Republican and a bill spon- thing, and that’s help them assimilate into threatened to kill the victim 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. sor. “But we didn’t, and now we’re damaging our society.” as she attempted to flee and Designed to make your life easier!

White - Top Load Washer • 4.3 Cu. ft. High-Effi ciency • 12 Seperate Wash Actions • Pre-Soak Option • Deep Water Wash Cycle NEW CONSTRUCTION PACKAGES AVAILABLE

1152 Pocalla Rd, Sumter Brand Name Eyewear* (803) 773-8016 Spring Clearance Sale! #WTW5000DW Open Mon.-Fri. • 9am-5pm Visit our location to see our selection *We Service What We Sell* of BRAND NAME eyewear frames and White - Electric Dryer Financing Available sunglasses on SALE just in time for Spring! • 7.0 Cu. ft. High-Effi ciency www.bobsappliancessc.com • Accudry Sensor Drying System * • Wrinkle Shield Option #WED5000DW Hurry... Up to 50% Off! • Hamper Style Door #MER8650FZ

GET TWO A Tradition in Sumter since 1977 EYE EXAMINATIONS MONTHS By Doctor Lloyd Nethercutt. Call Today For Appointments 701 Bultman Drive ❖ 773-4723 FREE www.corleyvision.com *Some 3rd party insurance and other discounts may not apply. See optician for details. Expires 3/31/17 Save 20%

1 Day Only!

Sign up for FTC Digital TV and get any of these services FREE Naomi and Warner for the ﬁrst two months! presents PICK YOUR FAVORITES OR GET ALL SIX The Silver Restoration • Cinemax • HD Programming Event

Bring in your silver & meet Joni McMahan, • Showtime • Whole-Home DVR the Silver Restoration Expert, who will tell you whether your pieces can be (or should be) restored. 57 ADDITIONAL • Starz • Vision Xtra CHANNELS

FREE Restoration Estimates FREE Straightening & Dent Plus, your FTC Digital TV subscription includes access to the latest Removal with any Replating Video-On-Demand movies, Pay-Per-View events and WatchTVEverywhere, Sterling Silver Polished Broken Pieces Repaired which allows you to watch live TV programming on your mobile devices. Missing Parts Replaced Turn Old & Broken 25-Year Warranty on Replating CONTACT FTC TODAY! into Beautiful & Renewed Thursday, April 6th 9:00am - 4:00pm ftcdigitaltv.com | 888-218-5050 Whole-Home DVR not available in all areas. Certain restrictions may apply. WatchTVEverywhere requires an Internet connection. Current rates apply after promotional period.

13 N. Main St. Sumter 803.773.4388

No appointment necessary The Area’s Best and Only Full-Service Provider THE SUMTER ITEM WORLD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | A5 Attack in Syria draws world condemnation

BY SARAH EL DEEB tion, saying that Obama “did AND ZEINA KARAM nothing” in the wake of previ- The Associated Press ous chemical attacks in Syria. Opposition activists and a BEIRUT — A suspected gov- doctor in Idlib said it was the ernment chemical attack in worst incident since the 2013 an opposition-held town in gas attack on the Damascus northern Syria killed dozens suburb of Ghouta that killed of people on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of civilians and residents gasping for breath which a U.N. investigation and convulsing in the streets said used sarin gas. Faced and overcrowded hospitals. If with international outrage confirmed, it would be the over that attack, Assad agreed deadliest chemical attack in to a Russia-sponsored deal to four years. destroy his chemical arsenal. The Britain-based Syrian His government declared a Observatory for Human 1,300-ton stockpile of chemi- Rights, which operates cal weapons and so-called pre- through a network of activists cursor chemicals that can be on the ground, said at least 58 used to make weapons, all of people died, including 11 chil- which were destroyed. dren, in the early morning at- But member states of the tack in the town of Khan Organization for the Prohibi- Sheikhoun, which witnesses tion of Chemical Weapons said was carried out by Suk- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS have repeatedly questioned hoi jets operated by the Rus- This photo provided Tuesday by the Syrian anti-government activist group Edlib Media Center, which has whether Assad declared ev- sian and Syrian governments. been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows victims of a suspected chemical erything. The widely available Doctors struggled to cope attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, northern Idlib province, Syria. The suspected chemical attack killed chemical chlorine was not and videos from the scene dozens of people on Tuesday, Syrian opposition activists said, describing the attack as among the worst in covered in the 2013 declara- showed volunteer medics the country’s six-year civil war. tion and activists say they using fire hoses to wash the have documented dozens of chemicals from victims’ bod- The U.N. Security Council frame the Syrian government. from suffocation or were cases of chlorine gas attacks ies. Haunting images of life- scheduled an emergency meet- The Russian Defense Ministry struck by other airstrikes that since then. less children piled in heaps ing for Wednesday in response also denied any involvement occurred in the area around reflected the magnitude of the to the strike, which came on Photos and video emerging the same time. MORE TO THE STORY attack, which was reminiscent the eve of a major internation- from Khan Sheikhoun, which It was the third claim of a of a 2013 chemical assault that al donors’ conference in Brus- lies south of the provincial chemical attack in just over a Read on at www.theitem.com. left hundreds dead and was sels on the future of Syria and capital of Idlib, showed the week in Syria. The previous the worst in the country’s ru- the region, to be hosted by the limp bodies of children and two were reported in Hama inous six-year civil war. EU’s high representative, Fed- adults. Some were struggling province, in an area not far Are you looking for work? After the 2013 attack, Presi- erica Mogherini. to breathe; others appeared to from Khan Sheikhoun. We ﬁ ll Permanent and dent Bashar Assad’s govern- The Syrian government be foaming at the mouth. White House spokesman Temporary jobs in the ment agreed to destroy its “categorically rejected” The activist-run Assi Press Sean Spicer told reporters chemical arsenal and join the claims that it was responsible, published video of paramed- that President Donald Trump greater Sumter area. Chemical Weapons convention. saying it does not possess ics carrying victims, stripped was “extremely alarmed” by Current Openings: Tuesday’s incident drew chemical weapons, has not down to their underwear and reports of the attack, which Accounting Specialist swift condemnation from used them in the past and will many appearing unrespon- he called “reprehensible.” Receptionist / Clerical world leaders, including the not use them in the future. It sive, from the scene in pickup Spicer also laid blame on Field Technician White House, which called it a laid the blame squarely on the trucks. the “weakness and irresolu- P/T Church Custodian Grill Cook “heinous” act that “cannot be rebels, accusing them of fabri- It was not immediately tion” of former President CDL-A / Ind. Worker ignored by the civilized world.” cating the attack and trying to clear if all those killed died Barack Obama’s administra- S/R Dock Worker Material Handler Maintenance Technician For details about these and other positions, go to williamstemporary.com STEAKS, BURGERS, SEAFOOD & MORE.... EVERY DAY Apply in person at: Join Us After 5pm Norman Williams Thursday - Saturday Night & Associates, Inc. 100% Certified Angus Beef for our delicious PrimeRib 344 W. Liberty St. 3355 Patriot Parkway | Sumter, SC 29150 | (803) 469-2500 | Sunday - Thursday 11-10PM : Friday - Saturday 11-11PM 803-775-5308 WIN A FAMILY VACATION at DISCOUNT FURNITURE OUTLET

In Stock Name Brand Mattress Companies Take a look today at Sumter’s largest selection of home furnishings and bedding.

Drive a Little and Save a Lot! 5 YEAR’S IN A ROW #1 Place to Buy Furniture & Mattresses

BRAD CATHY WAYNE MATT BRIAN

2891 Broad Street | Sumter, SC 29150 803-469-8733 Open: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-7pm | Sat: 9:30am-5pm | Closed Sunday Like Us On Facebook! Live Better For Less CASH,CA CHECK, CREDIT CARDS & FINANCING ARE AVAILABLE. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. -LAYAWAY AVAILABLE- A6 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 NATION THE SUMTER ITEM Border wall contractors brace for hostile environment BY ELLIOT SPAGAT a path to citizenship to mil- The Associated Press lions in the U.S. illegally. “We didn’t enter this light- SAN DIEGO — One poten- ly,” he said. “We looked at it tial bidder on President Don- and said we have to be a pro- ald Trump’s border wall with ductive part of the solution.” Mexico wanted to know if au- Building a wall on the Mexi- thorities would rush to help if can border was a cornerstone workers came under “hostile of Trump’s presidential cam- attack.” Another asked if em- paign and a flashpoint for his ployees can carry firearms in detractors. The multibillion- states with strict gun control dollar project along the 2,000- laws and if the government mile border has many outspo- would indemnify them for ken critics, including the using deadly force. Roman Catholic Archdiocese With bids due Tuesday on of Mexico, which said last the first design contracts, in- week that Mexican companies terested companies are pre- expressing interest were be- paring for the worst if they traying their country. get the potentially lucrative U.S. Customs and Border job. Protection said in a statement A U.S. official with knowl- that it would pick multiple edge of the plans who spoke contractors to build proto- on condition of anonymity be- types by around June 1 and cause the details haven’t been will name only the winning made public said four to 10 bidders. The agency said last bidders are expected to be month that the prototypes chosen to build prototypes. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS should be about 30 feet (9 me- They will be constructed on Reverend Guy A. Leemhuis, center, of the Holy Faith Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, leads a song on the ters) long and 18 to 30 feet (5.5 a roughly quarter-mile (400- U.S. side of the border fence separating Tijuana, Mexico, from San Diego on Monday. With bids due Tuesday to 9 meters) high. meter) strip of federally on the first design contracts, companies are preparing for the worst if they get the potentially lucrative but The winning bidders must owned land in San Diego controversial job. Groups are already planning protests and prayer vigils for both sides of the border. submit a security plan with within 120 feet (37 meters) of details including “’fall back the border, though a final de- wall funding, and many Re- “There will be a lot of dif- Texas, said he has received positions, evacuation routines cision has not been made on publicans are also wary of his ferent activity — protests, about a dozen death threats and methods, muster area, the precise spot, the official plans for a massive brick-and- prayer vigils — on both sides since publicly expressing in- medical staff members/avail- said. The government antici- mortar barrier. of the wall,” said Morones, terest in bidding, including ability, number of security pates spending $200,000 to The Border Patrol and local whose immigrant advocacy one from a woman who told personnel, qualifications, $500,000 on each prototype. police would establish a buf- group is based in San Diego. him she hired a private inves- years of experience, etc. in the The process for bids and fer zone around the construc- “We pray and hope that tigator to trail him. event of a hostile attack,” ac- prototypes are preliminary tion site if necessary, the U.S. they’re peaceful.” Evangelista-Ysasaga said he cording to the solicitation. A steps for a project that will official said. The San Diego Michael Evangelista-Ysasa- bid in part because he wants chain-link fence with barbed face deep resistance in Con- police and sheriff’s depart- ga, chief executive of The broad immigration reform. wire around the construction gress and beyond. ments said Monday they will Penna Group LLC, a general Securing the border, he said, site is required. The agency Trump repeatedly said dur- respect constitutional rights contractor in Fort Worth, is a prerequisite for granting said it won’t provide security. ing the campaign that Mexico to free speech and assembly would pay for the wall, but he for any peaceful, law-abiding has since requested that Con- protesters. gress approve billions of dol- Enrique Morones, executive • Professional design lars in U.S. taxpayer funds. director of Border Angels, said • Repair Democrats vow to oppose any his group plans to protest. • Installation • Maintenance • Service repair work on most all makes and models

2645 Warehouse Blvd. • P.O. Box 1285 • Sumter, SC 50% OFF Phone: (803) 481-8200 • Fax: (803) 481-8256 Easter Supplies *excludes Balloons & other discounts Check us out on the web at like us on www.LetsPartySC.com 584 Bultman Drive - Unit #1 • 803-774-7444 www.advanceheating.air.com Monday - Friday 10am-6pm • Saturday 10am-4pm Licensed & Insured THE SUMTER ITEM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | A7

N.G. Osteen 1843-1936 H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 H.D. Osteen 1904-1987 Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Watchman and Southron Founder, The Item The Item 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 Rick Carpenter Managing Editor

36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, South Carolina 29150 • Founded October 15, 1894

COMMENTARY Is profiling OK?

rofiling is needlessly do not rou- a misunderstood con- tinely screen cept. What’s called men. The P profiling is part of the American optimal stock of human be- Cancer Soci- havior and something we all ety says that do. Let’s begin by describing the lifetime behavior that might come risk of men under the heading of profil- Walter getting breast ing. Williams cancer is Prior to making decisions, about 0.1 per- people seek to gain informa- cent. Should tion. To obtain information is doctors and medical insur- costly, requiring the expendi- ance companies be prosecuted ture of time and/or money. for the discriminatory prac- Therefore, people seek to find tice of prescribing routine ways to economize on infor- breast cancer screening for mation costs. Let’s try simple women but not for men? examples. Some racial and ethnic You are a manager of a fur- groups have higher incidence niture moving company and and mortality from various seek to hire 10 people to load diseases than the national av- and unload furniture onto and erage. The rates of death from GUEST COMMENTARY off trucks. Twenty people cardiovascular diseases are show up for the job, and they about 30 percent higher all appear to be equal except among black adults than by sex. Ten are men, and 10 among white adults. Cervical are women. Whom would you cancer rates are five times A bipartisan cure will hire? You might give them all greater among Vietnamese tests to determine how much women in the U.S. than among weight they could carry under white women. Pima Indians of various conditions, such as in- Arizona have the world’s high- clines and declines, and the est known diabetes rates. end the Roads Curse speed at which they could Prostate cancer is nearly carry. To conduct such tests twice as common among black might be costly. Such costs men as it is among white men. here are no Repub- state’s road Consensus in a free- could be avoided through pro- Using a cheap-to-observe attri- lican or Democrat program speech democracy does not filing -- that is, using an easily bute, such as race, as a proxy roads, just the citi- has been require unanimity. Never- observable physical attribute, for a costly-to-observe attri- T zens’. Ours have stretched theless, South Carolinians such as a person’s sex, as a bute, such as the probability been under a 30-year politi- and are united in our demand proxy for unobserved attri- of some disease, can assist cal curse, with the ill effects starved, for government-facilitated butes, such as endurance and medical providers in the deliv- inflicting pain, regardless of losing buy- safe and efficient roads, as strength. Though sex is not a ery of more effective medical ideology. A bipartisan, long- ing power we are that reasonably-ad- perfect predictor of strength services. For example, just term legislative solution - Rick to inflation justed user-fees are prefera- and endurance, it’s pretty reli- knowing that a patient is a one that the governor can Todd and flat ble to increasing general able. black man causes a physician live with — would promote fees. taxes for road improve- Imagine that you’re a chief to be alert to the prospect of healing. Responsi- ments. of police. There has been a prostate cancer. The unintelli- The spell began shortly ble folks realize that capital Our legislative process is rash of auto break-ins by gent might call this racial pro- after iconic Governor Car- projects are what good, con- designed so that controver- which electronic equipment filing, but it’s really prostate roll Campbell’s first-term servative government is sial law is made only after has been stolen. You’re trying cancer profiling. approval of the last (1987) charged to do: look long- thorough vetting and com- to capture the culprits. Would In the real world, there are “gas tax” adjustment. He term, and facilitate, not sti- promise. It should not be you have your officers stake many attributes correlated sanctioned it with his signa- fle, economic growth. Pru- easy to raise taxes. And out and investigate residents with race and sex. Jews are 3 ture on the heels of his pre- dent bonding requires a certainly citizens, when of senior citizen homes? What percent of the U.S. population decessor’s successful state- bank; we’ve used our own asked polling questions de- about spending resources in- but 35 percent of our Nobel wide one percent sales tax State Infrastructure Bank. signed to be answered in vestigating men and women Prize winners. Blacks are 13 increase campaign - “The The much-maligned SIB has the negative, will say they 50 years of age or older? I’m percent of our population but Education Penny.” (Ah, been satisfactorily “re- oppose tax increases. But guessing there would be great- about 74 percent of profes- back when big things got formed” by bringing it for those who’ve studied er success capturing the cul- sional basketball players and done...) Campbell knew that under the DOT Commis- South Carolina’s highway prits by focusing police re- about 69 percent of profes- education wasn’t the only sion’s purview. Its past is its situation - both in terms of sources on younger people -- sional football players. Male responsibility of the state. past. So, that red herring is its condition and its financ- and particularly young men. geniuses outnumber female His support was predicated lame. es - there is a strong con- The reason is that breaking in geniuses 7-to-1. Women have on it being the ultimate us- So is the call for “reform” sensus that the state’s to autos is mostly a young wider peripheral vision than er-fee for directly financing of DOT. Further tweaks growth-related and mainte- man’s game. Should charges men. Men have better distance road improvements, adding won’t substantially improve nance needs exceed its cur- be brought against you be- vision than women. enthusiastically “you can’t the statutes that drive the rent resources. On a criti- cause, as police chief, you The bottom line is that peo- build an economy without agency’s prioritization, nor cal matter like the safety used the physical attributes of ple differ significantly by race building roads.” would any magically gener- and efficiency of our road age and sex as a crime tool? and sex. Just knowing the Every successor has faced ate hundreds of millions of system, that should be Would it be fair for people to race or sex of an individual their own set of political recurring dollars to prompt- enough to compel action. accuse you of playing favor- may on occasion allow us to challenges, some self-inflict- ly and methodically fill pot- This process — and the ites by not using investigative guess about something not ed, some beyond their con- holes. “Cabenitizing” an public’s confidence in it — resources on seniors and mid- readily observed. trol. In retrospect, they agency like DOT would has been held hostage for dle-aged adults of either sex were likely more afraid of strip it of the public policy too long by a distinct minor- even though there is a non-ze- Walter E. Williams is a profes- the bludgeoning come time benefits a seasoned, experi- ity roused, mislead, and fi- ro chance that they are among sor of economics at George for re-election, than they enced, publicly-viewable nanced by sophisticated ac- the culprits? Mason University. were of a deteriorating road “board of directors” pro- tivists with minimal connec- Physicians routinely screen system legacy. So each whis- vides. Reforms have been tion to South Carolina. women for breast cancer and © 2017 creators.com pered “wait ‘til after I get re- cumulative, and the gover- Their shrill cry against “the elected.” Two were not. nor now appoints the com- largest tax increase in histo- Then came Mark Sanford mission. There’s nothing of ry” is relative. That “tax” and Nikki Haley who be- any substance left in this has been frozen in place for FROM OUR TIMELINE @THEITEM grudgingly accepted the leg- rhetoric either. 30 years, and after the pend- islature’s insistence on in- It is disingenuous to sug- ing Alaskan increase, will cremental fixes, while fixat- gest that DOT’s revenue - be the lowest levied on the ed on maintaining their own the gas tax - doesn’t “go to continent of North Ameri- ideological purity. It worked roads.” Every “take-away” ca. What was once to some a — for them. from DOT’s user-fee income source of pride, is now a We find ourselves three is related to running the public policy embarrass- decades later with a system road program, whether it’s ment. that has been managed with to pay for specifically-desig- We’ve been living on bor- patches and paste, by and nated statewide significant rowed time. The cure re- large neglected. For the projects for economic devel- quires that our elected offi- most part, despite this opment, the counties for cials take bitter medicine in state’s remarkable growth, local road uses, the minis- terms of votes — and on our and a corresponding cule amount to DNR for part by accepting a long- amount of teahadist nutti- boat ramps (paid by boaters’ overdue adjustment in our ness, no true “new” roads gasoline taxes). Every ex- road-use fees. Refusing ex- have been created, only crit- penditure of user-fee reve- tends and worsens the self- ically-important new lanes nue can be justified, just as inflicted suffering. It’s time and replacement bridges. an argument could be made to end the curse. Except for targeted expendi- to devolve the vast system to tures supplemented with the locals. But that would J. Richards Todd is presi- federal funds to relieve con- necessitate an opening of a dent and CEO of the South gestion, or state-provided Pandora’s box of local tax- Carolina Trucking Associa- supplemental financing to ing powers that are not cur- tion, an 83- year old, state- incentivize local infrastruc- rently allowed — nor likely wide alliance of businesses ture sales tax matches, the acceptable. that use or depend on trucks.

HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to [email protected], drop it off atThe Sumter Item offi ce, 36 W. Liberty St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone number (for verifi cation purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print The Sumter Item is on Twitter @theitem. Follow us and keep your eye on what’s going edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/letters_to_editor. on in the world! We will occasionally share a few noteworthy tweets with you here. A8 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM Vacation GIVEAWAY

ENTER TO WIN! The Vacations: Come by and Register to WIN A FAMILY VACATION! 3 Days/2 Nights accomodations Did you HEAR? for 2 adults and up to 3 children at choice hotels Breakfast and golf package included. $800 value. We are giving away No restrictions, in hundreds of prime locations. a family vacation! BBRIANRIAN BBRADRAD CCATHYATHY WWAYNEAYNE MMATTATT Hee’s how to ente: 2 nights & 3 days Take a look today at Sumter’s largest Step 1: Fill out the oﬃ cial Vacation Giveaway selection of home form at the bottom of this ad. furnishings and Step 2: Take it to one or all of the participating bedding. businesses and drop it in the ballot box.

Contest rules: Deadline for entries is April 7, 2017 (closing time for each business) Winners will be drawn Wednesday, April 12, 2017 and notiﬁ ed by phone. Winners listed by participating businesses will be published in the Sunday, April 23rd edition of The Sumter Item. All winners photos will be published in The Sumter Item. 2891 Broad Street | Sumter, SC 29150 803-469-8733 Open: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-7pm Call today to schedule Sat: 9:30am-5pm | Closed Sunday 5 YEAR’S IN A ROW #1 Place to Buy Furniture your FREE hearing LLiveive BBetteretter FForor LessLess & Mattresses 36 W. Liberty Street • Sumter, SC test & check out our newest technology. SSumterumter FFamilyamily VacationVacation AAutouto MMallall GGiveawayiveaway

ake a test drive SStoptop inin toto RegisterRegister atat DDixieixie Carpet.Carpet. & register NNoo ppurchaseurchase nnecessary.ecessary. to win Blondes have more fun! *1 entry per completed hearing test a vacation Let The Dixie Blondes Register to win now thru April 7th by 5pm help you! 3625 BROAD STREET, SUMTER, SC 1255 N. LAFAYETTE • SUMTER 803•494•5900 803-775-4391 8:30AM - 5:30PM MONDAY - FRIDAY WWW.SUMTERAUTOMALLSC.COM | SPANISH SPEAKING SALES STAFF 8:30AM - 12:30PM SATURDAY Brown“Where Quality Matters”’s RRegisteregister toto FURNITURE & BEDDING WWININ A Shop withwith your local professionals,profe FFREEREE StanStan and JasJason...overJ 70 years experienceexp VVACATIONACATION

Name Brands You Can Trust

31 W. Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC • TThehe PPremierremier EEarlyarly ChildhoodChildhood ProgramProgram • IInfantnfant SStimulationtimulation PProgramsrograms Store Hours: • TToddlersoddlers andand Two’sTwo’s • TThreehree YYearear OOldslds • FFourour YYearear OOldld KKindergartenindergarten Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • TheThe ZoneZone - AAfterfter SSchoolchool PProgramrogram Sat 9am - 4pm • CCampamp BBBC,BC, a uuniquenique summersummer campcamp experienceexperience www.brownsofsumter.com SSumterumter • 7773-648073-6480 22049049 MMcCrayscCrays MMillill RRd.d. SSummervilleummerville • 8843-873-269343-873-2693 • 220101 MMilesiles RRd.d. Open 6:30am - 6:30pm • www.archway.academy

ENTRY FORM ENTRY FORM ENTRY FORM Please fi ll out the infomation requested Please fi ll out the infomation requested Please fi ll out the infomation requested below and deposit in entry box below and deposit in entry box below and deposit in entry box

Name ______Name ______Name ______Address ______Address ______Address ______City______State______Zip ______City______State______Zip ______City______State______Zip ______

Phone ______Phone ______Phone ______Email ______Email ______Email ______THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL | NATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | A9 Obama aide denies using intel to spy on Trump advisers

BY JULIE PACE increased in the final months of the In January, the Justice Department AP White House Correspondent presidential election. and intelligence officials agreed on The Trump White House has been new rules giving more U.S. agencies WASHINGTON — Susan Rice, particularly incensed that intercepted access to raw information picked up Barack Obama’s national security ad- conversations between national secu- abroad by the National Security Agen- viser and the latest target for Donald rity adviser Michael Flynn and Rus- cy. Privacy advocates have raised con- Trump’s embattled defenders, firmly sia’s ambassador to the U.S. surfaced cerns that the new rules — which are denied on Tuesday that she or other in news reports before the inaugura- yet to be fully implemented — would Obama officials used secret intelli- tion. Flynn was fired after it became lead to the information being shared gence reports to spy on Trump associ- clear that he misled Vice President too broadly. ates for political purposes. Mike Pence and others about the con- The unmasking review was led by “Absolutely false,” Rice declared. tent of those discussions. Ezra Cohen-Watnick, the NSC’s senior The White House has seized on the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Rice denied that she had leaked de- director of intelligence. Cohen-Wat- idea that the Obama administration Then-National Security Adviser Susan Rice tails about Flynn’s call, saying, “I nick has clashed with the CIA and was improperly surveilled the Republican is seen on the South Lawn of the White leaked nothing to nobody.” on the verge of being moved out of his during and after the November elec- House in Washington in July. The U.S. official said Rice’s Trump- job until Trump political advisers tion — an accusation Democrats say is related requests were discovered as Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner just another red herring thrown out to names of Trump associates who sur- part of a National Security Council re- stepped in to keep him in the role. distract attention from investigations faced in intelligence reports she was view of the government’s policy on Cohen-Watnick raised his findings of Russian interference in the cam- regularly briefed on. Rice’s official “unmasking” — the intelligence com- about Rice with the White House paign on behalf of Trump. role would have given her the ability munity’s term for revealing Ameri- counsel’s office, according to the offi- Presidential spokesman Sean Spicer to make those requests for national se- cans’ identities that would otherwise cial. The counsel’s office ordered him cast Rice’s handling of intelligence in curity purposes. be hidden in classified reports. The re- to stand down because the lawyers did the waning days of Obama’s term as Rice, in an interview with MSNBC, view was prompted by a belief that not want the White House to be run- suspicious, although he did not detail acknowledged that she sometimes there were inefficiencies in the cur- ning an independent investigation into what he found to be inappropriate. asked for the names of Americans ref- rent procedures and concerns over a the prior administration. “The more we find out about this, erenced in reports. She would not say policy change made in the closing the more we learn there was some- whether she saw intelligence related days of the Obama administration, ac- thing there,” Spicer said. to Trump associates or whether she cording to the official, who insisted on MORE TO THE STORY According to a U.S. official, Rice asked for their identities, though she anonymity in order to disclose the Read on at www.theitem.com. asked spy agencies to give her the did say that reports related to Russia sensitive information.

spent by $6.2 million in the board cafeteria cost savings ary schedule, and I think CUTS FROM PAGE A1 fiscal year ending June 30, with feeding a larger pool of what you have is something 2016, Baker identified at a students in a school as op- that is almost a hidden cost After receiving the commit- tentially hot-button issue. board finance committee posed to 200 or less students. that keeps getting added. So tee’s thoughts and concerns, “This is obviously one of meeting three schools in the Other forthcoming expen- I think that is one of the Allan will also present those the big ones as far as expen- district with less than 200 diture reductions to be pro- things I am going to recom- cuts to the board at its next diture reductions,” Allan students each. Those include posed by Allan later this mend is freezing those sti- meeting, Monday, April 24. said. “That’s one that will Mayewood Middle School month for at least next fiscal pends where they are and Another expenditure re- take and require some dis- (155 students), Rafting Creek year include freezing all then start to do an analysis duction that Allan said he cussion and what I hope is a Elementary School (163 stu- non-teaching, non-certified of where are we compared to plans to present at that time positive way to move for- dents) and F.J. DeLaine Ele- staff salaries — unless oth- other districts.” to the finance committee and ward, especially for the dis- mentary School (169 stu- erwise mandated by the Another expense reduction the board is the effects of trict. And that’s some signifi- dents). state, such as yearly step in- Allan said he’s likely to sup- school closings. In his role cant funds if we can do On Monday night, Allan creases for teachers — and port for next fiscal year is with the district since Janu- that.” referenced significant utility all stipend increases. keeping the reduction on all ary as an outside consultant, Back in early January, cost savings that could be “One of the things I didn’t non-required travel, which Allan has said on at least shortly after the release of achieved with potential realize is that your stipends was originally implemented two occasions that the board the 2015-16 audit report school closings. Previously, increase every year,” Allan with January’s emergency needs to be open to the po- showed the district had over- he has mentioned to the said Monday. “It’s like a sal- financial plan. Cash in a FLASH! investigation by South Car- We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, LAWSUIT FROM PAGE B1 olina Law Enforcement Di- Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates vision. SLED communica- A representative for the comment further at this tion agent Thom Berry said Lafayette Gold city of Sumter and police time and asks the public to no information about the and Silver Exchange department could not be keep an open mind during investigation could be re- InsideInnside VVestcoestco PropertiesPropperrties reached for comment about this process. leased because it is ongo- 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 the lawsuit. Williams’ death is under ing. ((inside Coca-Cola Building) Tonyia McGirt, public in- Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM formation officer for the po- 803-773-8022 lice department, said the MORNINGSIDE law enforcement agency disputes the allegations of the lawsuit. She said it OF SUMTER would be inappropriate to FIVE STAR Retro LiveSENIOR Well! LIVING Rabies Homeowners Vaccinate your pets for the retro price of just $5.00 each! and Rentersnters At Morningside Assisted Living, Insurance,Insurance, totoo.o we invite residents into our senior Two Fridays in April we will off er living community not just to live rabies vaccinations. with us, but to thrive with us. April 7, & April 21, 2017 • 9AM - 5PM (Other vaccinations will be available at this time as well) Rabies vaccinations are required by South Carolina law. Guignard Animal Clinic Get a quote today. • Cozy & Comfortable, Warm & Welcoming Community 1216 S. Guignard Dr. • Sumter, SC 29150 • Spacious & Elegant Private Apartments 803.775.9152 • www.guignardanimalclinic.com LocalLocal OfficOfficee • Lifestyle360 Program - A Unique Resident Focused Approach to Activities • Dining Experience that Rivals Your Favorite Restaurant • Personalized Service and Support • Friendly, Compassionate & Tenured Team of Care Professionals 803-938-8200803-938-82803-938-820000 2500 Lin-Do Court geico.com/sumtergeggeico.com/sumterico.com/sumter Sumter, South Carolina 639657 Bultman Bultman DrDr. FARM PET GARDEN SumterSuSumtermter 803-469-4490 www.MorningsideofSumter.com Palmetto Farm Supply Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. Homeowners, renters, and condo coverages are written through non-afﬁliated insurance companies and are secured Call today to learn more about Living Well at through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2015. © Morningside of Sumter! 2015 GEICO. Full Service WET & FORGET OUTDOOR STAIN Pet GGrooming ro o m i n g REMOVER AVAILABLE AT WALLY’S! On Site! Lawn & Garden Also available in Gallon Exterior Home Surfaces: Brick, Covered Porches, Decks (All types including wood), Driveways, Sprayer 1G/4L Gutters, Patios, Roofs, Screens, Shingles, Sidewalks, Siding, & Composite Decking. SOUTHERN STATES Lawn & Garden: Awnings, Diving Boards, Fences Black Oil Sunfl ower Seed $ (All types), Fountains, Gazebos, Greenhouses, 9.95 Hammocks, Lawn & Patio Furniture (All types), Outdoor Mats/Rugs, Patio Umbrellas, Plastic $17.99 40 Lb. Bag Playhouses, Pool Liners, & Storage Units. • Sure Spray Marina: Aluminum, Boats, Fiberglass & more. WE Anti-Clog Filter CARRY • Clean & Easy Design Camping: Campers, RVs, Cabins and lots more. A FULL • Ergo Pump Handle $ Half Gallon Concentrate LINE 25.99 makes 3 Gallons! OF PET FOODS. 1291 Broad St. Ext. • Sumter, SC Open: Mon-Fri. 8am - 5:30pm • Sat. 8am - 2pm 335 Broad Street • Sumter, SC Wally’s Hardware 469-8531 803-775-1204 A10 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 Volunteers from AARP will The Sumter Chapter of the offer free tax preparation National Federation of the Festival on the Avenue begins Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Blind of South Carolina will ® Mondays and Wednesdays meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, AccuWeather fi ve-day forecast for Sumter through April 12 at the April 11, at Shiloh-Ran- TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Shepherd’s Center, 24 dolph Manor, 125 W. Council St. Applicants are Bartlette St. Transportation advised to bring the fol- provided with the cover- lowing with them: photo age area. Contact Debra ID; Social Security cards Canty, chapter president, for all household members at (803) 775-5792 or debra. A strong afternoon A severe t-storm; Clouds and sun; Partly sunny and Abundant sunshine Sunshine and nice being claimed; tax docu- [email protected]. t-storm cloudy windy, cooler breezy ments — W-2 forms, 1099R, Donate blood and help save 78° 59° 64° / 44° 64° / 39° 67° / 41° 75° / 47° 1099SSA, interest income lives this spring. Blood do- Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% and all other income state- nation is now easier than ments; 2015 tax returns ever with the Blood Donor S 4-8 mph SSW 8-16 mph WSW 15-25 mph WNW 12-25 mph NW 6-12 mph SSW 4-8 mph and power of attorney App and RapidPass. With forms if filing for someone this free app, donors can Gaff ney other than yourself. Call schedule and manage do- 72/52 Henry Dinkins at (803) 499- nation appointments, ac- Spartanburg 4990 or Lula King at (803) cess their donor card, earn TODAY’S Greenville 71/51 316-0772. rewards and more. You can SOUTH 70/50 The Annual Festival on the help save a life by becom- Avenue will be held Thurs- ing a blood donor during CAROLINA Florence day-Saturday, April 6-8, as one of the following Ameri- Bishopville 79/60 follows: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, can Red Cross blood dona- WEATHER 77/57 the Living Museum, Mt. tion opportunities: Tues- Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter Zion Enrichment Center, day, April 25, 8:45 a.m.-2:30 today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 78/57 78/59 Fulton Street; Friday, the p.m., Lakewood High Myrtle sixth annual golf tourna- School, 350 Old Manning IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach ment, 8 a.m. shotgun start Road; Thursday, April 27, 9 78/59 76/62 Today: A few thunderstorms, some severe. for Captain’s Choice four- a.m.-2 p.m., Shaw Army Aiken Winds south 4-8 mph. person team; 6-9 p.m. Fri- Central, 1947 Gabreski 75/53 day, A Taste of Soul on the Drive, Shaw Air Force Base, Thursday: Windy and cooler with periods Avenue live music, farm- and 2-7 p.m., Grace Baptist of sun. Winds west 15-25 mph. er’s market next to South Church, 219 W. Calhoun St.; ON THE COAST Sumter Resource Center; and Saturday, April 29, 10 Charleston 10 a.m. Saturday, parade a.m.-3 p.m., First Church of Today: A storm; however, a strong thunder- 81/62 begins at the corner of God, 1835 Camden High- storm in the north. High 74 to 81. South Main and Bartlette way. Thursday: Not as warm; a thunderstorm in streets with fun, food and The Sumter Combat Veterans spots in the morning. High 67 to 71. music for the whole family Group will hold their annual until 4 p.m. on Manning Av- black tie gala at 7 p.m. on enue. Call (803) 262-6595 or Saturday, April 29, at the visit www.FestivalOn- Sumter County Civic Cen- LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON TheAvenue.com ter, 700 W. Liberty St. Meet SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 7:04 a.m. Sunset 7:46 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg The Rembert Area Communi- and greet from 6 to 7 p.m. Temperature Moonrise 2:36 p.m. Moonset 3:41 a.m. Murray 360 357.12 +0.14 ty Coalition’s 5th Annual Call (803) 236-0488 or (803) High 86° Marion 76.8 74.86 +0.22 Full Last New First Spring Parade will be held 509-2868 for tickets or de- Low 61° Moultrie 75.5 74.65 +0.02 from 10 a.m. to noon on tails. Normal high 72° Wateree 100 97.52 -0.11 Normal low 46° Saturday, April 8. The pa- Lee County Adult Education Apr. 11 Apr. 19 Apr. 26 May 2 Record high 90° in 1967 rade will begin at the Rem- will offer free computer Record low 27° in 1992 RIVER STAGES bert Community Car Wash classes 5-8:30 p.m. Monday TIDES and continue onto Lee Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr through Thursday, May Precipitation River stage yest. chg Street, along Young Street, 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. 1.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH 1-11, at 123 E. College St., Black River 12 6.33 +0.04 down McLeod Chapel Month to date 1.03" High Ht. Low Ht. Bishopville. Students will Congaree River 19 5.10 +0.16 Road, down Pisgah Road, Normal month to date 0.44" Today 5:05 a.m. 3.1 12:09 p.m. 0.2 learn computer skills, key- Lynches River 14 4.77 +0.25 onto U.S. 521 and end at Year to date 8.31" 5:43 p.m. 2.8 ------boarding skills, Internet Saluda River 14 3.46 +1.42 8420 Camden Highway. The Last year to date 13.10" Thu. 6:08 a.m. 3.1 12:25 a.m. 0.1 searching skills and email- Up. Santee River 80 77.54 +0.47 Normal year to date 11.73" 6:43 p.m. 2.9 1:08 p.m. 0.1 parade will be followed by ing skills. Registration is re- Wateree River 24 13.57 +0.10 a family and friends event quired as space is limited. until 3 p.m. There will be Call (803) 484-4040. food, beverages, live music and entertainment and An Evening of Pure Elegance NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES more. Participation, spon- with Carole Glover will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. Today Thu. sorship and vendor forms City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W May 20, at the North HOPE are available on the RACC Atlanta 73/49/t 59/44/c Asheville 66/44/t 50/35/c Florence 79/60/t 63/44/t Marion 69/50/t 55/36/c website under “News & Center, 904 N. Main St. Chicago 43/37/r 46/33/sn Athens 74/51/t 57/42/c Gainesville 88/62/pc 73/45/c Mt. Pleasant 78/60/pc 68/49/pc Events.” Enjoy an evening of food, Dallas 72/47/s 76/50/s Augusta 81/55/t 65/43/pc Gastonia 74/55/t 60/42/pc Myrtle Beach 76/62/t 67/47/pc fun, fashion and entertain- Lincoln High School Preserva- Detroit 53/42/r 46/34/sn Beaufort 83/58/pc 70/48/pc Goldsboro 82/66/pc 68/46/t Orangeburg 77/57/t 62/46/c ment. Tickets for this St. Houston 76/51/s 79/50/s Cape Hatteras 76/67/s 71/51/t Goose Creek 79/62/t 67/48/pc Port Royal 80/59/pc 69/50/pc tion Alumni Association will Jude Children’s Research Los Angeles 82/56/pc 75/53/c Charleston 81/62/t 67/46/pc Greensboro 77/58/pc 62/42/t Raleigh 80/62/pc 65/43/t sponsor a wine and cheese Hospital fundraising event New Orleans 81/55/t 72/54/s Charlotte 74/54/t 60/41/pc Greenville 70/50/t 57/41/pc Rock Hill 75/53/t 60/42/pc sip from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sun- are $25 each. R&B singer, New York 65/45/s 57/44/r Clemson 72/52/t 59/43/c Hickory 70/53/t 57/39/c Rockingham 80/59/t 63/44/pc day, April 9, at the Lincoln actress and “American Orlando 94/70/pc 80/52/c Columbia 78/57/t 64/45/pc Hilton Head 78/61/pc 68/50/pc Savannah 82/56/t 70/48/pc High School cafeteria, Idol” Season 12 winner Philadelphia 69/49/s 61/44/r Darlington 78/59/t 63/44/pc Jacksonville, FL 88/60/c 74/46/c Spartanburg 71/51/t 58/40/pc Council Street. Food and Candice Glover will provide Phoenix 85/60/s 91/63/s Elizabeth City 75/61/s 70/46/t La Grange 77/48/t 63/45/pc Summerville 79/61/t 66/47/pc entertainment will be pro- entertainment. Contact San Francisco 67/54/pc 68/55/pc Elizabethtown 81/62/t 68/46/t Macon 77/51/t 62/44/pc Wilmington 80/63/t 69/44/t vided. Cost is $7 per per- Carolet Thomas at (803) Wash., DC 70/56/s 65/44/r Fayetteville 82/64/t 65/45/t Marietta 75/48/t 57/43/c Winston-Salem 75/57/pc 61/43/t son. Call James L. Green at 410-1371 for advance tick- Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow fl urries, sn–snow, i–ice (803) 968-4173. ets.

Brown“Where Quality Matters” PUBLIC AGENDA FURNITURE & BEDDING

TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION 31 West Wesmark Blvd Today, 4 p.m., town hall Sumter, SC 774-2100 ARIES LIBRA Dine in Style The last word (March (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): wwwBrownsofSumter.com in astrology 21-April 19): Partnerships look promising if you Take the are willing to compromise and EUGENIA LAST plunge and support one another. A practical get going. approach to financial spending will What you do will far exceed talking spare you the stress of unnecessary about what you plan to do. Look at debt. Listen to good advice and your objectives and simplify your practice moderation. SUMTER ANIMAL CONTROL PET OF THE WEEK plans. Staying focused and SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put concentrating on your goal will your emotions on the backburner Ollie is an adult dog bring good results. before they get you into trouble. who is content to sit TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Anxiety Speaking up about how you feel or nextOllie to you is and a is will set in if you let the little things what your plans are will not end happybig fluffy to be in your get to you. Give others the freedom well. Taking the time to prepare presence.hunk of He is well you expect to be given in return. and plan your next move will be behavedlove on a leash Balance, integrity and sticking to a crucial to your success. and looks up fre- plan will benefit you the most. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): quently for verbal Avoid emotional debates. Stay focused on what’s important coaching. Ollie is a big fluffy hunk of GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Bring to your advancement. Don’t let personal matters or an unstable love, who is looking about positive changes. Get for his forever home. involved with a partner or join a relationship with someone cloud your vision or cause you to take a We think that Ollie is group that shares your values and pass on something you really just about the per- goals, and you will avoid pressure should pursue. Financial gains are fect example of a from large organizations or within reach. strong, loyal and lov- authority figures. Going through CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be ing companion. Ollie the proper channels will lead to is in kennel 20 at greater opportunities. careful when dealing with partners or while traveling with people who Sumter Animal Con- CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t have a different perspective than trol, 1240 Winkles feel the need to donate to a cause you. It’s important to be respectful Road, (803) 436- just because someone else does. of others’ beliefs, but that doesn’t 2066. Thank you for Pick and choose where your money mean you should become a considering a home- goes. Joint ventures will result in follower. Do your own thing. less animal. You can disagreements. Put more time and view more lost / AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): effort into self-improvements and found / adoptable professional gains. Emotions will surface if you don’t agree with the protocol being pets at Sumter Ani- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your enforced at work or within your mal Control on Face- emotions will get the better of you peer group. Don’t feel pressured to book. if you let someone’s rhetoric coax take part in something you don’t you into a debate. Your best agree with. Formulate a new plan defense is to take action, not face that is beneficial to everyone off in a verbal war that will only involved. make matters worse. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES OF INTERESTING, EXCITING, BEAUTIFUL OR HISTORICAL PLACES? Would you like VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not might want to reconsider your everyone will be open and vocational goals. Don’t let an to share those images with your fellow Sumter Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to [email protected], or mail to forthright with you. Don’t let uncomfortable situation lead to Sandra Holbert c/o The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed or typed name of photographer someone’s big dreams persuade making an untimely professional and photo details. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your photo. Amateur photographers only please. you to take part in a risky venture. move. Look for opportunities and Photos of poor reproduction quality may not publish. With the exception of pictures that are of a timely nature, submitted Hard work, dedication and playing develop a strategy that favors photos will publish in the order in which they are received. by the rules will get you much advancement. Avoid emotional further ahead. setbacks. SECTION B WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2 decide to go pro MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS North Carolina’s Kennedy Meeks, center, holds the championship trophy as he celebrates with his team- mates after the Tar Heels’ 71-65 victory over Gonzaga in the men’s NCAA tournament championship game on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. Victorious Tar Heels defeat Zags for title

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY EDDIE PELLS South Carolina’s Kaela Davis, left, and Allisha Gray, center, celebrate with A’ja Wilson after winning the NCAA wom- AP National Writer en’s national championship. Head coach Dawn Staley announced on Tuesday that Davis and Gray are turning pro. GLENDALE, Ariz. — For a whole year, the North Carolina Tar Heels wondered if they’d get Staley: Davis, Gray leaving USC to enter WNBA draft another chance. For a whole year, the Tar Heels thought about BY DOUG FEINBERG five days before the Each started 36 of 37 games what might have been. AP Basketball Writer April 13 draft to re- with Gray averaging 13.2 points When Monday night’s slugfest with Gonzaga scind their decision and Davis 12.7 points. Davis was came to a merciful end, the Heels had all their NEW YORK — South Carolina if they haven’t also the team leader with 59 answers: The national title was theirs, the nets coach Dawn Staley says Kaela signed with an 3-pointers. were hanging around their necks, the redemp- Davis and Allisha Gray are leav- agent. The two were essential to tion tour was a success. ing the NCAA champion Game- STALEY Davis and Gray South Carolina’s NCAA Tourna- Their 71-65 win will not be mistaken for a work cocks to enter the WNBA draft. helped the Game- ment run. Davis scored 23 points of art. But for anyone who bleeds Carolina Blue, Gray posted on Twitter that cocks to the nation- in a 71-64 win over Florida State it sure was a thing of beauty. she was giving up a fifth year of al championship with a 67-55 vic- to lift the Gamecocks to the Final “This is what we worked for,” junior guard Joel college to go pro. Staley says as tory over Mississippi State on Four. Gray had 18 points, 10 re- Berry II said. “And the ups and downs we’ve of last night, neither player had Sunday. bounds and three blocked shots had? It’s all worth it.” hired an agent. Davis, the daughter of ex-NBA in her team’s title win over Mis- The story starts with the downs. When Villano- “They both have aspirations to player Antonio Davis, was a high sissippi State. va’s Kris Jenkins hit his 3-pointer at the buzzer play pro and we’re happy that we scoring guard from Georgia Tech “Allisha and Kaela both to beat Carolina in the 2016 final, coach Roy Wil- gave them a platform to raise who transferred after her sopho- brought great minutes for us, liams buckled over like a man who’d just been their stock in the draft,” Staley more season. Gray came from great buckets for us,” said A’ja punched in the gut, put both hands on his knees said at a press conference Tues- North Carolina, also as a sopho- Wilson, named the Final Four’s and tried to figure out to explain it. day on campus. “They both felt more. The two sat out the 2015-16 Most Outstanding Player. “They “The feeling of inadequacy in the locker room this was the best time for them to season due to NCAA transfer go.” rules before making a major im- The league allows players up to pact this season. SEE DRAFT, PAGE B3 SEE VICTORIOUS, PAGE B3

MASTERS Johnson, No. 1 and headed in the right direction

BY DOUG FERGUSON Harmon III, the swing coach who will shrug and say that his game is AP Golf Writer spends the most time at work with solid, he’s working hard and that Johnson. “Now players feel like if he’s playing pretty well. AUGUSTA, Ga. — The knock on he’s on the leaderboard, they can’t As for the additional pressure he Dustin Johnson was that he didn’t afford to make a mistake.” faces being such a favorite? have what it takes between the ears Conversations paused under the “I don’t know,” Johnson said. to close out a major. oak tree next to Augusta National’s “It’s the first time I’ve ever been the He looked as though he didn’t clubhouse Tuesday morning when favorite.” care, perhaps because a crushing Johnson sauntered toward the tee For all his power and athleticism, loss didn’t appear to bother him as for another practice round. The Johnson had never been in conten- much as it should have. And in way he has played the last two tion at Augusta National until last some corners, there was chatter months — going back to his U.S. year. He was two shots out of the that he needed to get someone other Open title last June, really — he lead until a double bogey from the than his brother to be his caddie. has everyone’s attention. bunker on the 17th hole ended his Now those are some of the rea- Johnson is not one for conversa- hopes. sons why Johnson is No. 1 in the tion. He still tied for fourth, his best THE ASSOCIATED PRESS world, and why he is such a strong Mention that he is the first player finish ever, and it was enough for Dustin Johnson hits from a bunker to the second favorite to win the Masters. in more than 40 years to arrive at green during a practice round for the Masters on “He knows he can handle whatev- the Masters having won his last Tuesday in Augusta, Georgia. er gets in his way,” said Claude three tournaments, and Johnson SEE JOHNSON, PAGE B3

LOCAL RACING Harden earns victory on opening night at Sumter Speedway

BY CODY TRUETT Harden dove to the inside of dive to the inside of Amerson the win in the Extreme-4 divi- Special to The Sumter Item Amerson in turns 1 and 2 and in turns 1 and 2, taking over sion, leading flag to flag. De- shot into the lead. However, a the lead and holding on to it. fending points champion The SHARP Mini Late resulting in Sparks spinning caution flag was displayed for Harden led the final three Chelsea L’Huillier came home Model division had a thrilling around. Lawson was sent to a spin before Harden could laps of the feature to take second with Rusty Harrelson feature race that saw multiple the rear as track officials complete a lap as the leader, home a hard-fought win. third and John Ledwell lead changes, side-by- side deemed the contact intention- meaning the top spot was Sparks fought his way from fourth. racing and an exciting finish al. turned back over to Amerson the rear for a second-place Shannon Munn held off to highlight the season-open- When racing resumed, Am- for the restart. finish with Chris Gerdmann Adam Hill to pick up the win ing night of racing at Sumter erson continued to show the As the green flag waved for third, Gavin Cowan fourth in the Super Street division. Speedway on Saturday. way with Matt Harden now the restart, Amerson and and Michael Chance fifth. Hill settled for second with Brad Amerson stared the his closest challenger. As the Harden battled again for the Amerson, after leading 16 Drew Shealy third, Bryan Ste- Mini Late Model feature from race stayed green, Harden lead. Harden once again dove laps, fell back to sixth with phens fourth and Ryan Winn the front row and quickly shot reeled Amerson in and chal- to the inside and took over the Michael Wolf Sr. seventh, Jay- fifth. into the lead as the green flag lenged him for the top spot. lead, but yet another caution son DiDonna eighth, Lawson Clay Sims was the victor of flew with Jody Sparks and As the leaders worked their would give the lead back to ninth and Haiden Cowan 10th. the Stock V8 division after Matt Lawson on his heels. way through lap traffic, the Amerson. With just four laps Richard Johnson was 11th holding off challenges from Lawson challenged Sparks for top four cars bottled up on the to go, the field restarted with with Rene Chamser 12th and second place through turns 3 front straightaway, making a Amerson still showing the Mike Wolfe Jr. 13th. and 4. The two made contact, 4-car battle for the lead. way. Harden again made a big Michael Crouch picked up SEE SPEEDWAY, PAGE B3 B2 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

TUESDAY’S GAMES Colorado at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m. AREA ROUNDUP SCOREBOARD Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. TV, RADIO San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES TODAY Chicago Cubs (Lackey 0-0) at St. Ives tosses 3-inning no-hitter 10 a.m. — Women’s Professional Ten- Louis (Lynn 0-0), 1:45 p.m. nis: Volvo Car Open from Charleston Miami (Straily 0-0) at Washington (TENNIS) (Roark 0-0), 7:05 p.m. 1:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta (Colon 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (de- Chicago Cubs at St. Louis (MLB NET- Grom 0-0), 7:10 p.m. WORK) Philadelphia (Eickhoff 0-0) at Cincin- in WH softball’s rout of OP 2 p.m. — International Soccer: nati (Finnegan 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Bundesliga, Darmstadt vs. Bayer Pittsburgh (Taillon 0-0) at Boston Leverkusen (FOX SPORTS 1) (Sale 0-0), 7:10 p.m. ORANGEBURG – Drake Daniel Twitty had a dou- The Barons fall to 2-6-1 2 p.m. — International Soccer: Colorado (Chatwood 0-0) at Milwau- Ives tossed a 3-inning no-hit- ble and drove in two runs overall and will travel to Bundesliga, Borussia Monchenglad- kee (Peralta 0-0), 8:10 p.m. bach vs. Hertha BSC (FOX SPORTS 2) San Francisco (Moore 0-0) at Arizona ter as the Wilson Hall varsi- while Williamson collected Cardinal Newman today, 3 p.m. — Premier League Soccer: Man- (Walker 0-0), 9:40 p.m. chester City at Chelsea (NBC SPORTS San Diego (Cahill 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers ty softball team opened up two hits including a double weather permitting. NETWORK) (Hill 0-0), 10:10 p.m. SCISA Region II-3A play and drove in one run. 3 p.m. — Pro Golf: The Masters Par 3 JV SOCCER Contest at Augusta, Ga. (ESPN) THURSDAY’S GAMES with a 15-0 victory over Or- The Gamecocks improved 3 p.m. — College Softball: Illinois at Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 12:35 angeburg Prep on Tuesday to 14-1 overall and 8-0 in the WEST FLORENCE 4 Northwestern (BIG TEN NETWORK) p.m. SUMTER 1 5:30 p.m. — College Softball: Illinois at Pittsburgh at Boston, 1:35 p.m. at the OP field. region. They will travel to Northwestern (BIG TEN NETWORK) Colorado at Milwaukee, 1:40 p.m. Madison Sliwonik had two Conway on Thursday. Noah Chase scored the 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 3:10 p.m. (WDXY-FM 105.9) Miami at Washington, 4:05 p.m. doubles and three RBI for lone goal for the JV Game- 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: At- Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. the Lady Barons. Sydney VARSITY TENNIS cocks as they fell 4-1 to West lanta at N.Y. Mets (FOX SPORTS CAR- San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. OLINAS) Jarecki had two hits and WEST FLORENCE 6 Florence on Tuesday at the 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: N.Y. four runs batted in while SUMTER 0 SHS field. Yankees at Tampa Bay (FOX SPORTS 1) 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Miami at NBA STANDINGS Liza Lowder had two hits in- West Florence earned a Justin Rabon saved a pen- The Associated Press Charlotte (FOX SPORTS SOUTH) cluding a double and two 6-0 sweep of Sumter on alty kick for Sumter in goal. 7 p.m. — NBA D-League Basketball: Playoffs, Teams TBA (ESPNU) EASTERN CONFERENCE RBI. Tuesday at the SHS courts. 7 p.m. — College Softball: Western ATLANTIC DIVISION B TEAM BASEBALL Kentucky at Kentucky (SEC NET- Kathryn Sistare had two The Gamecocks fell to 4-9 W L Pct GB WILSON HALL 9 WORK) x-Boston 50 27 .649 — hits and an RBI; Madison overall and 4-5 in Region VI- 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Cleveland at x-Toronto 47 30 .610 3 Elmore had two hits and 5A. They will return to ac- THOMAS SUMTER 6 Boston (ESPN) New York 29 48 .377 21 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia 28 49 .364 22 scored three runs; Danielle tion on April 18 at South DALZELL – Seven differ- Washington (NBC SPORTS NETWORK) Brooklyn 18 59 .234 32 9:30 p.m. — NBA D-League Basketball: deHoll had a double and Ives Florence. ent players scored runs for Playoffs, Teams TBA (ESPNU) SOUTHEAST DIVISION collected two RBI. Wilson Hall as they earned a 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Dallas at W L Pct GB SINGLES L.A. Clippers (ESPN) z-Washington 46 31 .597 — Carly Allred, Amelia 1 - Emerson (WF) defeated Witt 6-0, 9-6 victory over Thomas Atlanta 39 38 .506 7 Weston and Madison Reaves 6-1. Sumter Academy on Tues- Miami 37 40 .481 9 2 - Tyler (WF) defeated Berry 6-0, TRANSACTIONS Charlotte 36 41 .468 10 also each had a hit for WH. 6-3. day at General Field to fin- The Associated Press Orlando 27 50 .351 19 3 - Player (WF) defeated Smithhart ish the season at 5-5. CENTRAL DIVISION VARSITY EQUESTRIAN 6-0, 6-0. Three Wilson Hall pitch- BASEBALL W L Pct GB 4 - DuBose (WF) defeated Gould COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Sus- z-Cleveland 49 27 .645 — WILSON HALL 2ND, 3RD AT 6-0, 6-0. ers combined to give up four pended L.A. Dodgers RHP Edward Milwaukee 40 37 .519 9½ WEEKEND SHOWS 5 - Cannon (WF) defeated McDuffie hits and five strikeouts. Perez (Dodgers-DSL) 72 games and Chicago 38 39 .494 11½ 6-0, 6-0. Houston SS Jonathan Arauz (Quad Indiana 37 40 .481 12½ The Wilson Hall equestri- Cities-MWL), Boston SS Jeremy Rive- Detroit 35 42 .455 14½ DOUBLES MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTING ra (Salem-Carolina), San Francisco an team finished second at a 1 - Did not play. CLAYS Cs Cody Brickhouse (Giants-AZL) and WESTERN CONFERENCE SCISA regular season show Ty Ross (San Jose-Cal), Washington 2 - leschner/ Asper (WF) defeated 2B Emmanuel Burriss (Syracuse-IL), SOUTHWEST DIVISION on Saturday held at Wilson Kelly/ Black 6-0, 6-2. BARONS TAKE 1ST AT SCYSF L.A. Angels SS Keith Grieshaber W L Pct GB Hall, then finished third in TOURNAMENT (Orem-Pioneer) and Cincinnati RHP z-San Antonio 59 17 .776 — JV BASEBALL Ian Kahaloa (Billings-Pioneer) 50 x-Houston 52 25 .675 7½ the SCISA Hunt Seat Eques- CLINTON – The Wilson games for violations of the Minor x-Memphis 42 35 .545 17½ trian State Championship LUGOFF-ELGIN 4 Hall middle school squad League Drug Prevention and Treat- New Orleans 33 44 .429 26½ ment Program. Dallas 32 44 .421 27 held in Timmonsville on SUMTER 3 took first place on Saturday American League NORTHWEST DIVISION Sunday. Kieran Hagerty had two at the Sporting Clays SCYSF HOUSTON ASTROS — Traded C Tyler W L Pct GB Hammond took both hits and drove in a run, but Tournament at the Clinton Heineman to Milwaukee for a player x-Utah 47 30 .610 — to be named. Sent RHP Collin McHugh x-Oklahoma City 43 33 .566 3½ events with Ashley Hall fin- Sumter’s JV squad fell to House. to Fresno (PCL) for a rehab assign- Portland 38 39 .494 9 ishing second in the state Lugoff-Elgin 4-3 on Tuesday Will McLeod, Alex ment. Denver 36 40 .474 10½ LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Signed a Minnesota 31 45 .408 15½ show. at Gamecock Field. McLeod and Sam Louis Tis- two-year player development contract extension with Salt Lake (PCL). PACIFIC DIVISION Wylie Coker had a hit and dale took first place in the SEATTLE MARINERS — Transferred W L Pct GB drove in a run for the Game- Intermediate Advanced divi- LHP Drew Smyly to the 60-day DL. z-Golden State 63 14 .818 — BOYS Claimed RHP Evan Marshall off waiv- x-L.A. Clippers 47 31 .603 16½ cocks and Victor Brown had sion for the Barons. Sam ers from Arizona. Sacramento 30 47 .390 33 VARSITY BASEBALL three hits. Louis shot in the top five in National League L.A. Lakers 22 55 .286 41 ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms Phoenix 22 56 .282 41½ SUMTER 3 CAMDEN MILITARY 8 his class and Alex McLeod with LHP Rex Brothers on a minor x-clinched playoff spot WEST FLORENCE 1 shot in the top 10 in his league contract. z-clinched division WILSON HALL 4 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to FLORENCE — Sumter class. terms with RHP Mark Montgomery TUESDAY’S GAMES on a minor league contract. Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. clinched at least a share of CAMDEN — Wilson Hall Bryce Lyles shot in the top WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. the Region VI-5A title on suffered an 8-4 loss to Cam- 15 in his class while Mat- to terms with RHP Aaron Barrett on a Orlando at Cleveland, 7 p.m. minor league contract. Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m. Tuesday with a 3-1 victory den Military Academy on thew Blankenship and Jay Chicago at New York, 8 p.m. over West Florence at the Tuesday at the CMA field. Welch each shot in the top FOOTBALL Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. National Football League Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Knights field. Tanner Epps tossed 4 1/3 15 in the JV 1 division. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Traded DT Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Jordan Holladay picked innings for the Barons and Jackson Lemay and James Timmy Jernigan and the 99th pick in Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. the 2017 draft to Philadelphia for the Dallas at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. up the win on the mound. allowed three runs while Hiatt also shot personal bests. 77th pick in the 2017 draft. Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 He went 6 2/3 innings and al- striking out seven. Wilson Hall will next com- DALLAS COWBOYS — Released QB p.m. Tony Romo, who announced his re- lowed just one run on five Keaton Price, Tate Sistare pete in the SCYSF State tirement. TODAY’S GAMES hits with two walks and five and Wise Segars all had two Championship at Back- Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. strikeouts. Rylan William- hits for WH, with one of woods Quail Club in George- Cleveland at Boston, 8 p.m. son picked up the save. Segars’ being a double. town on April 22. MLB STANDINGS Denver at Houston, 8 p.m. The Associated Press Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE Golden State at Phoenix, 10 p.m. East Division Dallas at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 1 0 1.000 — THURSDAY’S GAMES SPORTS ITEMS Baltimore 1 0 1.000 — Brooklyn at Orlando, 7 p.m. Boston 1 0 1.000 — Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Toronto 0 1 .000 1 Milwaukee at Indiana, 7 p.m. New York 0 1 .000 1 Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m. Central Division Boston at Atlanta, 8 p.m. W L Pct GB Cowboys QB Romo retiring, joining CBS Minnesota at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Cleveland 1 0 1.000 — Detroit 1 0 1.000 — Minnesota 1 0 1.000 — DALLAS — Tony Romo couldn’t bring Kansas City 0 1 .000 1 NHL STANDINGS Chicago 0 1 .000 1 The Associated Press himself to use the word “retired” and didn’t West Division have an answer for whether he would have W L Pct GB EASTERN CONFERENCE Oakland 1 0 1.000 — ATLANTIC DIVISION decided to replace another former quarter- Houston 1 0 1.000 — GP W L OT Pts GF GA back in Phil Simms as lead analyst for CBS Seattle 0 1 .000 1 y-Montreal 79 46 24 9 101 220 192 if he hadn’t lost his starting job in Dallas. Los Angeles 0 1 .000 1 Toronto 78 39 24 15 93 242 228 Texas 0 1 .000 1 Ottawa 78 41 27 10 92 203 208 This much Romo did know: Teams were Boston 79 43 30 6 92 228 207 interested in him continuing his chase for MONDAY’S GAMES Tampa Bay 78 39 29 10 88 222 218 Boston 5, Pittsburgh 3 Florida 79 33 35 11 77 202 231 an elusive Super Bowl, and he couldn’t pass Baltimore 3, Toronto 2, 11 innings Buffalo 79 32 35 12 76 197 229 up a chance to go straight from the field to a Detroit at Chicago White Sox, ppd. Detroit 79 32 35 12 76 201 238 Minnesota 7, Kansas City 1 No. 1 booth with Emmy Award-winning Cleveland 8, Texas 5 METROPOLITAN DIVISION Houston 3, Seattle 0 GP W L OT Pts GF GA play-by-play man Jim Nantz. Oakland 4, L.A. Angels 2 x-Washington 78 52 18 8 112 254 178 x-Pittsburgh 78 48 19 11 107 266 221 “It reminds me of my rookie year where TUESDAY’S GAMES x-Columbus 78 49 21 8 106 239 180 you really don’t know anything,” Romo said. Detroit 6, Chicago White Sox 3 x-N.Y. Rangers 79 47 26 6 100 252 213 N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 0-0) at Tampa N.Y. Islanders 78 37 29 12 86 228 237 “You’re walking into a brand new situation Bay (Odorizzi 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Carolina 78 35 29 14 84 204 220 and you can kinda play the game. I can Cleveland (Carrasco 0-0) at Texas Philadelphia 79 38 33 8 84 212 229 AP FILE PHOTO (Perez 0-0), 8:05 p.m. New Jersey 78 27 37 14 68 175 229 kinda talk. But this is a completely different Seattle (Iwakuma 0-0) at Houston world. I like that challenge.” Dallas quarterback Tony Romo smiles on the (McCullers 0-0), 8:10 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Romo’s release by the Cowboys and his bench during a Jan. 1 game against the Eagles in L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-0) at Oak- CENTRAL DIVISION land (Manaea 0-0), 10:05 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA deal with CBS were announced simultane- Philadelphia. Romo is retiring rather than trying TODAY’S GAMES z-Chicago 79 50 22 7 107 239 202 ously Tuesday — roughly four weeks later to chase a Super Bowl ring with another team Kansas City (Kennedy 0-0) at Minne- x-Minnesota 79 46 25 8 100 254 201 than Dallas owner Jerry Jones told the fran- after losing his starting job with the Cowboys sota (Santiago 0-0), 1:10 p.m. x-St. Louis 78 43 28 7 93 219 204 Detroit (Zimmermann 0-0) at Chicago x-Nashville 79 40 28 11 91 231 217 chise passing leader he would turn him last season. White Sox (Shields 0-0), 2:10 p.m. Winnipeg 79 37 35 7 81 237 249 loose to pursue other teams. Toronto (Happ 0-0) at Baltimore Dallas 79 32 36 11 75 213 250 (Bundy 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Colorado 78 21 54 3 45 154 264 The delay gave Romo time to consider his and the Tigers backed him with three home N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 0-0) at Tampa PACIFIC DIVISION future after two injury-filled seasons, which runs in a victory over the Chicago White Bay (Cobb 0-0), 7:10 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh (Taillon 0-0) at Boston x-Anaheim 79 43 23 13 99 212 196 cost him the job he had for 10 years when Sox on Tuesday. (Sale 0-0), 7:10 p.m. x-Edmonton 78 44 25 9 97 231 200 rookie Dak Prescott directed a club-record JaCoby Jones hit his first career homer , Cleveland (Salazar 0-0) at Texas x-San Jose 79 44 28 7 95 213 195 (Hamels 0-0), 8:05 p.m. x-Calgary 79 44 31 4 92 220 214 11-game winning streak after Romo’s pre- Nick Castellanos and Ian Kinsler also went Seattle (Paxton 0-0) at Houston (Mor- Los Angeles 78 37 34 7 81 188 191 season back injury. It was his fourth back deep against Jose Quintana (0-1), and the Ti- ton 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Vancouver 78 30 39 9 69 174 228 L.A. Angels (Richards 0-0) at Oakland Arizona 79 29 41 9 67 190 251 injury since 2013. gers sent Rick Renteria to a loss in his debut (Cotton 0-0), 10:05 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point as White Sox manager. for overtime loss. BASEBALL THURSDAY’S GAMES x-clinched playoff spot A day after the teams were rained out and Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. y-clinched division CLEMSON 4 Pittsburgh at Boston, 1:35 p.m. z-clinched conference with a sparse crowd looking on, Jones’ three- Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 GEORGIA 0 run homer and Castellanos’ two-run drive in p.m. TUESDAY’S GAMES L.A. Angels at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m. ATHENS, Ga. — Tyler Jackson pitched a five-run second lifted Detroit into a 5-1 lead. Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7 p.m. 7 2/3 scoreless innings and Chris Williams Kinsler added a solo shot in the fourth. Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. hit a 2-run homer in the first inning to lead Verlander (1-0), the AL Cy Young Award NATIONAL LEAGUE Detroit at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. No. 4 Clemson to a 4-0 victory over Georgia runner-up last season, gave up two runs and East Division N.Y. Islanders at Nashville, 8 p.m. W L Pct GB Winnipeg at St. Louis, 8 p.m. at Foley Field on Tuesday night. six hits while walking two in 6 1/3 innings. Philadelphia 1 0 1.000 — Carolina at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Jackson (5-1) earned the win by allowing New York 1 0 1.000 — Arizona at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. BASKETBALL Washington 1 0 1.000 — Chicago at Colorado, 9 p.m. just four hits, no runs and no walks with Miami 0 1 .000 1 Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m. five strikeouts as he threw only 77 pitches PACERS 108 Atlanta 0 1 .000 1 Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. RAPTORS 90 Central Division Edmonton at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. for Clemson (25-5), who registered its sev- W L Pct GB enth shutout victory of the season. INDIANAPOLIS — Paul George scored 18 St. Louis 1 0 1.000 — TODAY’S GAMES Cincinnati 0 1 .000 1 Montreal at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Logan Davidson led off the game with a of his 35 points in the third quarter Tuesday Pittsburgh 0 1 .000 1 N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 8 p.m. single. Three batters later with two outs in night and desperate Indiana rallied from a Chicago 0 1 .000 1 Milwaukee 0 1 .000 1 THURSDAY’S GAMES the first inning, Williams laced a 2-run 19-point first-half deficit and blew out To- West Division N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. homer to left-center, his eighth long ball of ronto. The Pacers ended a four-game losing W L Pct GB Winnipeg at Columbus, 7 p.m. Los Angeles 1 0 1.000 — Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m. the season. The Tigers added two runs in streak that saw them slide from a tie for the Arizona 1 0 1.000 — Ottawa at Boston, 7 p.m. the ninth inning, including one run on No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference to the Colorado 1 0 1.000 — Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. San Francisco 0 1 .000 1 St. Louis at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Grayson Byrd’s sacrifice fly. very real possibility of missing the playoffs. San Diego 0 1 .000 1 Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m. TIGERS 6 DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points and MONDAY’S GAMES Chicago at Anaheim, 10 p.m. WHITE SOX 3 Jonas Valanciunas had 10 points and 10 re- Washington 4, Miami 2 Vancouver at Arizona, 10 p.m. N.Y. Mets 6, Atlanta 0 Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. bounds for Toronto, which had won its pre- Boston 5, Pittsburgh 3 Calgary at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. CHICAGO — Justin Verlander struck out vious two. Colorado 7, Milwaukee 5 Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 3 FRIDAY’S GAMES 10 to match the most by a Detroit pitcher on L.A. Dodgers 14, San Diego 3 Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. opening day since Mickey Lolich in 1970, From local and wire reports THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | B3

VICTORIOUS FROM PAGE B1

last year is the worst feel- ble. They stifled any bit of ing I’ve ever had,” Williams flow that existed in the said. game and turned it into a What ensued was a year review-driven free-throw of working harder, doing contest. They brought more, making sure That steady cascades of boos didn’t happen again. from the crowd of 76,168, as With 1:40 left in the final, fans from each side took Justin Jackson took a laser turns protesting the whis- of a pass from Theo Pinson tles. and laid it in while being “It’s a very difficult game fouled. He made the free to call,” said Williams, who throw, and that 3-point play has now led the Tar Heels gave the Tar Heels a 66-65 to three of the program’s lead. six titles. “I’m sitting over Gonzaga didn’t score there, I’m not thinking the again, though in a game officials are doing a terrible that left fans from both job. ... I’m thinking our of- sides booing a spate of fense stinks.” over-officious officiating, He had a point. the game couldn’t be settled Carolina shot 35 percent without a controversial from the field, a percentage (non)call in the last minute. point worse than it did in Leading by 1, and in a Saturday’s semifinal win scrum under the Carolina over Oregon, which stood, basket, Tar Heels forward for two days, as their worst Kennedy Meeks went to the shooting night in a tourna- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS floor to try to wrestle the ment win since 1967. South Carolina guard Kaela Davis (3) celebrates a play during the Lady Gamecocks’ 67-55 win on Sunday in ball away from Silas Mel- Some of the culprits: the championship game of the women’s NCAA tournament. son. Refs called a jump ball, Berry led the Tar Heels and with the possession with 22 points but needed ria on when players can de- arrow favoring North Caro- 19 shots to get there. Jack- DRAFT FROM PAGE B1 clare for the draft. Players lina, the Tar Heels convert- son had 16 points but went must turn 22 the year of the ed on an Isaiah Hicks run- 0 for 9 from 3-point range. are my sisters. They’re living transfer from Kentucky in draft and have their incoming ner to push the lead to 3. Pinson went 2 for 9. out their dream and that’s Alexis Jennings, a 6-3 forward class graduating. More play- Replays and pictures, Gonzaga’s numbers were what I wanted for them.” who sat out this season, ers were eligible this year be- retweeted and reposted even worse — 20 for 59 for Should both remain in the poised to fill in some gaps un- cause they had transferred thousands of times on so- 33.9 percent. Nigel Wil- draft, South Carolina would derneath. Jennings averaged schools. cial media, showed Meeks’ liams-Goss scored 8 lose three starters. Senior 8.9 points and 5.4 rebounds in Unlike the NBA, where right hand touching out of straight points for the Bull- Alaina Coates, injured before two seasons with the Wildcats. players can make millions of bounds. dogs to give them their last the NCAA Tournament, is While the two Gamecocks dollars by leaving school But there was no protest, lead — 65-63 with 1:52 left. considered a likely top WNBA players decided to potentially early, the WNBA salary for a no review. Moments later, Williams- pick. leave early, about a half dozen rookie is about $50,000 during “Probably on me,” said Goss twisted his ankle and Staley said the 6-foot-4 other top college players opted the summer season. Ameri- Gonzaga coach Mark Few, neither he nor anyone on Coates, who averaged 12.9 to stay in school. can players can make sub- whose first knowledge of his team would score points and 10.7 rebounds this Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitch- stantially more playing over- the call came in the post- again. season, was called by the ell, Tennessee’s Diamond seas in the winter. game press conference. “To be so close for us is a WNBA to attend the draft in DeShields and Mercedes Rus- A few college players have “From my angle, it didn’t temporarily crushing blow New York next week — a sell, Duke’s Lexie Brown and decided to leave early in re- look like an out of bounds right now,” Few said. “But strong indicator Coates will Rebecca Greenwell all chose cent years. Notre Dame’s Jew- situation or I would have I’m hoping and knowing be among the first players se- to return for their final sea- ell Loyd and Minnesota’s called a review. That’s that perspective will come lected. sons. Amanda Zahui B. left college tough to hear.” with time.” The Gamecocks have a The WNBA has strict crite- to turn pro in 2015. Through NCAA spokes- At Gonzaga — a program man David Worlock, nation- on fantastic footing thanks al coordinator of basketball to two decades’ worth of officials JD Collins said the building led by Few — sixth with Austin Leither seventh, James Mur- play was not reviewable. they’ll regroup and reload SPEEDWAY FROM PAGE B1 phy eighth and Clint Coker ninth. Taylor Ged- Neither Few nor Williams and try to finish the deal dings was 10th with Casey Bryan 11th, Kyle threw much blame toward next year. both Dalton Coursey and Shae Stafford. Staf- Lynch 12th and Michael Coker 13th. the officials, but the refs Few, both a coaching and ford battled side by side with Sims for the lead Preston Padgett made the most of his Street made this game virtually card-playing buddy of Wil- in the closing laps of the feature, but settled Stock debut at Sumter Speedway, picking up a unwatchable. liams, might be tempted to for second. Coursey came home third with dominant win in the feature. Tony Terry bat- They called 27 fouls in give Ol’ Roy a call and ask Marty Horne fourth, Randy Creech Jr. fifth tled his way to a strong second-place finish the second half and put him how he did it. and Will Hutson sixth. with Brian Welch third and Britt Williams both teams in the bonus “They wanted redemp- Kale Green started the Crate Late Model fea- fourth. with 13-plus minutes left. tion,” Williams explained. ture from the pole position, but Matt Lawson Clay Sims was fifth with Michael Staurt They left the big men — “I put it on the locker room shot out in front from the outside and never sixth, Timmy Kimsey seventh and Adam Hill Meeks and Gonzaga’s up on the board — one of looked back. Lawson picked up the win with eighth. 7-footers Przemek Kar- the things we had to be to- Green second and Elliott Sanders third. Racing will resume on Saturday with action nowski and Zach Collins — night was tough enough. I Justin Mintz led flag to flag in the Stock-94 in all divisions. Gates open at 5 p.m. with rac- among those languishing think this group was tough feature. Travis Sharpe challenged Mintz ing starting at 7. on the bench in foul trou- enough tonight.” throughout the feature, but wasn’t able to get Pit passes is $20 for adults and grandstand around him and came home second. admission is $10 for adults. Active duty mili- Pete Brew was third with Aaron Weed fourth tary will be admitted to the grandstands free and Greg Brew fifth. Jason Hodge came home of charge with military identification.

“He’s like the cornerback JOHNSON FROM PAGE B1 who gets beat and acts like it never happened,” Harmon him to at least see that a green ing player of the year. And he said. “Like three-putting from jacket was within reach. really hasn’t stopped, espe- 12 feet. He told me once: ‘I More in his favor, however, cially the last two months never think about it. I can’t do is that Johnson can hit shots with victories at Riviera, Mex- anything about it, so why no one else does. ico Championship and the would I think about it?’ That Typical of his career, the Dell Technologies Match Play. mentality that the bad shot rise began with a fall. John- Perhaps most frightening is never happened is what Tiger THE ASSOCIATED PRESS son recalls having a chance to that the better Johnson gets, had, is what Phil (Mickelson) Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie, right, battles for a loose ball against win the Cadillac Champion- the harder he works. has to have.” North Carolina’s Joel Berry II and Tony Bradley, left, during the ship at Doral in March 2016 The more he wins, the less Being the best in the Tar Heels’ 71-65 victory on Monday in the men’s NCAA tourna- until hooking a tee shot in the anyone talks about the 82 he world, however, has never ment championship game in Glendale, Arizona. water on No. 10 and making shot in the final round of the guaranteed anyone a green double bogey, and hitting a 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble jacket. few more errant tee shots Beach, the two-shot penalty Woods in 2002 was the last along the back nine. he received at Whistling player at No. 1 to win the Mas- That’s when he finally Straits in the 2010 PGA Cham- ters (Woods was at No. 2 when bought into what the Har- pionship for grounding his he won in 2005). Even when mons — Butch Harmon and club in sand without realizing Woods was at his absolute his son, Claude — had been it was a bunker or the 12-foot best, it took only two bad suggesting. It was time to eagle putt that turned into a holes in the opening round of learn to hit a fade instead of a three-putt par on the final the 2000 Masters to cost him draw. It didn’t take long for hole of the 2015 U.S. Open at five shots that he never made him to figure that out. And it Chambers Bay. up. didn’t take long for players to “I know everybody makes “It’s a funny game,” John- notice. mistakes,” Johnson said. “But son said. “It doesn’t matter “I heard he had switched to for me, I just felt like I’ve al- how good you’re playing, you a fade, and then I saw it,” ways learned from them and can still not win. Same goes Zach Johnson said. “I said, tried not to do them again. for this week. If I want to win World Veterinary Day ‘He’s going to win a lot of golf Even some of my losses in the here, everything is going to tournaments.’ There was con- majors, I try to take the posi- have to go well for me. I’m On this special day raise a paw, trol. There was spin. There tive out of it and learn from it going to have to drive it well, hoof or claw to say thank you to our was trajectory control. And and do better the next time.” hit my irons well, putt it well. veterarians. Honor you veterarian then he won the U.S. Open.” Butch Harmon laughs at the I’ve got a lot of confidence in by showing your pet’s appreciation And he really hasn’t slowed notion that Johnson lacks the my game right now, especially with a thank you ad for since. right intelligence to be a with the way I’ve been playing By the time the year was major force. Keeping his mind the last few tournaments. But, $ Thank you Dr. Jones 10 for taking care over, Johnson had swept all clear might be his greatest you know, anything can hap- of my Rufus. the PGA Tour awards, includ- asset. pen.” DEADLINE: APRIL 24, 2017 • PUBLISH: APRIL 28, 2017 Name ______Phone ______Address ______Sumter Auto Mall City ______State ______Zip ______Pet’s name ______3625 BROAD STREET • SUMTER, SC Owner’s Name ______Message (limit 12 words) ______803•494•5900 Payment must accompany order: Total $ ______❐ Check ❐ Visa ❐ Mastercard If paying with credit card: Card No.______Exp. date______WWW.SUMTERAUTOMALLSC.COM Signature ______SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE • BILINGUAL SALES STAFF 36 W. Liberty Street • Sumter, SC TAXTIME SPECIALS! 803-774-1263 GOING ON NOW! [email protected] FINANCING FOR EVERYONE! Please send a self addressed stamped envelope with picture so it can be mailed back. B4 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

MASTERS Spieth looks to make better Masters memories

BY PAUL NEWBERRY under score in 2015, sparking a run at AP National Writer the Grand Slam and one of the greatest years in golf history. AUGUSTA, Ga. — On a warm, Even the hole where it all fell apart sunny afternoon in Amen Corner, Jor- has provided plenty of good vibes. Be- dan Spieth stepped up to No. 12 and fore the finale a year ago, Spieth had stuck it right next to the flag. played Golden Bell at 1-under through A year too late. his first 11 rounds at the Masters, in- “I really could’ve used that one 12 cluding three birdies. months ago,” Spieth quipped Tuesday, “I really thoroughly enjoy this place mustering a smile before heading over and this week,” he insisted. “I seem to the Hogan Bridge to take care of a tap- have more fun each year when I play in delivered with an Arnold Palmer- this golf course.” like flourish. Spieth’s enthusiasm got more pro- The Augusta National patrons nounced when asked specifically what roared with laughter. makes this course so appealing to him. But for anyone who takes a bit of “I like the elevation changes, the self-deprecation during a practice sidehill lies, the pull to Rae’s Creek,” round as a sign that Spieth has gotten he said, not even pausing for humor- over the green jacket that got away, ous effect. “It’s imaginative golf. It’s think again. feel golf. I really enjoy that. When I go The sting is still there. away from technical and toward feel, You can hear it in his voice. it’s an advantage for me.” “Certainly you don’t want to hold He certainly looks like one of the stuff in,” Spieth said. “That would be players to beat this week, even though crazy.” he ceded the No. 1 spot in the world If not for a meltdown at the shortest rankings to Dustin Johnson . hole on the course, a mere 155 yards, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS No one doubts that Spieth will get the 23-year-old would’ve been talking Jordan Spieth walks to the 15th green with his caddie during a practice round for the another shot at the green jacket. Tuesday about his quest to become the Masters on Tuesday in Augusta, Georgia. Probably a lot more. first player to win the Masters three “I’m excited about the opportunity years in a row. remembered more for how it was lost been there,” said Spieth, wearing a ahead, which is now I can go back and Instead, he was reminiscing again than how it was won. (In case you’ve green shirt that would be a perfect really tear this golf course up ... really about the biggest disappointment of forgotten, the beneficiary of Spieth’s match for the jacket he hopes to don create more great memories on the his young, flourishing career. collapse was England’s Danny Willett , again on Sunday. “It is one of the back nine of Augusta,” he said. “If it In 2016, Spieth made the turn on the who is the first to acknowledge “it was many tournaments I’ve lost given a happens this year, fantastic. I will do final day with a commanding five-shot a strange one last year.”) certain performance on a hole or a all I can to see all the positives and lead. He gave away some of that cush- Back in December, when Spieth re- stretch of holes. It happens in this grind it out like we did in 2015. And if ion with back-to-back bogeys at the turned to Augusta National for the game. I stepped up today, first day it doesn’t happen this year, then I’ll be 10th and 11th, but it was at the par-3 first time since that fateful day to play back with the crowds, and hit it to ready the next year to do it.” 12th, the devilish little hole known as a round with friends, he was thinking about (a foot away), which is nice. Ob- When Spieth made that little joke Golden Bell, that he lost the tourna- about what happened on the last day viously, it’s not the tournament.” Tuesday at the 12th, it felt like a ca- ment . of the Masters. While the 12th will always be a part thartic moment. First, he splashed his tee shot into When he played the 12th on Tues- of Spieth’s story at the Masters, his Yeah, it still hurts. Rae’s Creek. Then, from the drop day, in front of a large gallery but feel for this place is far more positive But he’s not afraid of Amen Corner. zone, he chunked another one into the merely for practice, it was on his mind than negative. “Looking forward to getting out water. again. He’s played this tournament three there,” he said, sounding a bit defiant, Just like that, he was on the way to When the tournament begins, he ex- times and never finished lower than “and taking it right over the bunker a quadruple-bogey 7 that ensured it pects more of the same. second. This is where he captured his just like my strategy for any other would always be one of those Masters “It will surely be there and it has first major with a dominating 18- hole.”

COMMENTARY MASTERS TEE TIMES

At Augusta National Golf Club Augusta, Ga. Jason Day bares his emotions, ‘I feel a lot lighter’ All Times EDT a-amateur Thursday-Friday AUGUSTA, Ga. about his absence at the WGC 8 a.m.-11:07 a.m. — Daniel Summer- hays, Russell Henley — Woodland, No. 36 in the 8:11 a.m.-11:18 a.m. — Trevor Immel- ason Day spoke can- rankings, is hardly a star on man, Brendan Steele, Jhonattan Vegas didly and emotionally the order of Day — would 8:22 a.m.-11:29 a.m. — Mike Weir, for 40 minutes. have searched a website or Billy Hurley III, Scott Piercy 8:33 a.m.-11:40 a.m. — Larry Mize, Very little of it was the agate column in the news- Brian Stuard, a-Stewart Hagestad J 8:44 a.m.-11:51 a.m. — Soren Kjeld- about golf — yet one more re- paper and seen nothing more sen, Kevin Chappell, Jim Furyk minder that when it comes to explanatory than “DNP” (did 8:55 a.m.-12:13 p.m. — Sandy Lyle, Sean O’Hair, a-Scott Gregory athletes’ personal lives, we’re not play) alongside his name. 9:06 a.m.-12:24 p.m. — Zach Johnson, not in Kansas anymore. Instead, like Day, Wood- Louis Oosthuizen, Adam Hadwin 9:17 a.m.-12:35 p.m. — Tommy Fleet- The No. 3 player in the land’s very personal family wood, Gary Woodland, J.B. Holmes world arrived at the Masters story unfolded in a context he 9:28 a.m.-12:46 p.m. — Adam Scott, Kevin Kisner, Andy Sullivan this week was comfortable discussing. 9:39 a.m.-12:57 p.m. — Francesco Mo- with the In Day’s case, the prospect linari, Daniel Berger, Thomas Pieters 10:01 a.m.-1:08 p.m. — Fred Couples, health of his of a happy ending seemed to Paul Casey, Kevin Na mother, Den- generate momentum of its 10:12 a.m.-1:19 p.m. — Russell Knox, Rickie Fowler, Hideki Matsuyama ing, weighing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS own. The more frankly he 10:23 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Branden Grace, heavily on Jason Day hits from the fairway on the seventh hole during a Tuesday spoke about preparing for and Brooks Koepka, Jeunghun Wang 10:34 a.m.-1:41 p.m. — Jordan Spieth, his mind. Her practice round for the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. playing one of the most im- Martin Kaymer, Matt Fitzpatrick battle with portant events of his profes- 10:45 a.m.-1:52 p.m. — Phil Mickel- son, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Si Woo Kim lung cancer my mom was going through. had to bolt the 1999 U.S. Open sional life in the wake of the 10:56 a.m.-2:03 p.m. — Brandt Snede- became pub- So to be able to have that hap- and fly cross-country if wife news about his mother, the ker, Justin Rose, Jason Day Jim 11:07 a.m.-8 a.m. — Rod Pampling, Litke lic nearly two pen and then be able to come Amy went into labor. more reporters drew him out. William McGirt 11:18 a.m.-8:11 a.m. — Mark O’Meara, weeks ago here and get my mind off “I have a once-in-a-lifetime “One more question about Hudson Swafford, Roberto Castro when Day things is quite nice.” opportunity,” Mickelson said your mom,” a reporter asked. 11:29 a.m.-8:22 a.m. — Ian Woosnam, James Hahn, a-Brad Dalke walked off the course just six Day smiled throughout his then. “The U.S. Open is played “A lot of people during Mas- 11:40 a.m.-8:33 a.m. — Ross Fisher, holes into his opening match opening statement. He thanked every year. If that beeper goes ters week are casual fans who Pat Perez, Byeong Hun An 11:51 a.m.-8:44 a.m. — Jose Maria at the World Golf Champion- everyone he could think of for off, I’m out of here.” don’t know your whole back- Olazabal, Ryan Moore, Webb Simpson ship. He explained afterward all the well wishes that rolled Not only does the technolo- story. Can you describe a little 12:13 p.m.-8:55 a.m. — Ernie Els, Jason Dufner, Bernd Wiesberger that doctors in his native Aus- in the past two weeks: family, gy of that time seem quaint, bit about ... your mom’s role is 12:24 p.m.-9:06 a.m. — Danny Willett, tralia, where Dening still re- friends, peers, fans, sponsors — but now, because they’re con- in making you a pro golfer?” Matt Kuchar, a-Curtis Luck 12:35 p.m.-9:17 a.m. — Vijay Singh, sides, told her she might have even the reporters gathered in nected to fans via social media “Yeah, this could be a long Emiliano Grillo, a-Toto Gana less than a year to live. the interview room. and marketing campaigns a one,” Day began. 12:46 p.m.-9:28 a.m. — Angel Cabrera, Henrik Stenson, Tyrrell Hatton But as Day settled in behind a He knows how fortunate he thousand times more sophisti- He talked about his father 12:57 p.m.-9:39 a.m. — Charl microphone Tuesday at Augus- is and said so more than a cated, athletes can choose how dying from cancer when Day Schwartzel, Steve Stricker, Mack- enzie Hughes ta National, he had nothing but half-dozen times, not only be- and when and even what to was just 12, how his mother 1:08 p.m.-10:01 a.m. — Charley Hoff- good news to report. He didn’t cause Dening’s prognosis has share in the public space. took out a mortgage on their man, Chris Wood, Yuta Ikeda 1:19 p.m.-10:12 a.m. — Sergio Garcia, even wait for the question-and- turned 180 degrees, but also A week after the WGC event home and borrowed enough Lee Westwood, Shane Lowry answer session to begin. because he has the resources where Day withdrew, Gary money to send him to a golf 1:30 p.m.-10:23 a.m. — Bernhard Langer, Alex Noren, Patrick Reed “My mom, she went to fly her to the U.S. and ar- Woodland explained his own academy seven hours away, 1:41 p.m.-10:34 a.m. — Rory McIlroy, Hideto Tanihara, Jon Rahm through a successful surgery range for the best medical absence on Twitter , revealing and how a coach he met there 1:52 p.m.-10:45 a.m. — Marc Leish- on her left lung and she was care available. he and pregnant wife Gabby named Col Swatton — who re- man, Bill Haas, Justin Thomas 2:03 p.m.-10:56 a.m. — Bubba Wat- told by the doctor, don’t have “I know that we take it for “had to cope with the heart- mains his caddie to this day — son, Dustin Johnson, Jimmy Walker to do chemo, which is really, granted,” he said about his breaking loss” of one of the turned him around and really exciting stuff,” he profession. “We’re very, very twins she was carrying. taught him to play golf. The began. “Obviously we have to selfish and we need to be self- “We appreciate all of the story couldn’t have been be cautious because the first ish with our time to try and love and support at this diffi- much sweeter. two to three years are very, get better at our craft. But cult time as we regroup as a “With that said,” Day con- very important. ... sometimes when it comes to family,” he wrote March 29. cluded, “I owe her every- “I’m very, very pleased and family, family has to over- Only a month earlier, Wood- thing.” very, very happy with how come anything else, obviously land had announced his wife’s Thanks for sharing. things have progressed from golf and other things that pregnancy and shared a photo phone:phonene: 803-236-0803803-2236-0803 the start of the year to now,” you’re worried about.” of the ultrasound. The an- 262 south pike west sumter, sc [email protected] he added a moment later. Think back 20 years. Athletes nouncement that followed the www.iamteamr.com “And I feel kind of a lot light- speaking frankly about family WGC gave him a chance to re- er in a sense, in that my mind matters was rare. We made a veal some tough news on his is not weighing very much fuss over Phil Mickelson carry- own terms. Two decades ago, heavily on the situation that ing around a beeper in case he most fans trying to find out

Reliable Medical Equipment of SC For all your medical equipment needs Respiratory – Orthotics – Prosthetics Ambulatory – Wheelchairs this young lady (803) 934-9212 trains every 246 Broad St Sumter, SC 29150 friday! (803) 435-9927 faith, joy, 37 W. Rigby St Manning, SC 29102 & toughness THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | B5

PLAYERS 2017 MASTERS • AUGUSTA TO WATCH Jason Day Jordan Spieth FACTS & FIGURES The 81st Masters April 6-9 Augusta National Golf Club

Length: 7,435 yards DUSTIN JOHNSON Age: 32 Par: 36-36_72 Country: United States World ranking: 1 Field: 94 (89 profes- Masters appearances: 7 sionals, five amateurs) Best finish: Tie for 4th in 2016. Prize money: Masters memory: Making To be determined ($10 two double bogeys in the million in 2016) final round of 2016 for a 71. He finished four shots Winner’s share: behind. $1.89 million

Defending champion: Danny Willett

Last year: Danny Willett won the Masters with a 67 in the final round. Jordan Spieth had a five-shot lead until starting the back nine Sunday with two JUSTIN ROSE bogeys and making 7 Age: 36 on the par-3 12th. He Country: England never caught up. World ranking: 13 WWillett became the first Masters appearances: 11 plplayer from England to Rory McIlroy Dustin Johnson Hideki Best finish: Runner-up in Matsuyama wwin the green jacket 2015. sisince 1996. Masters memory: A two-shot lead going into TeTelevision (all times EDT): the weekend in 2004 and ThThursday and Friday, shooting 81 in the third 3-3-7:30 p.m., ESPN; round. MMajorajor ForceForce SaSaturday, 3-7 p.m. and SuSunday, 2-7 p.m., CBS Top-rankedToToprankedDustinJohnsonleadsastrongfieldintp-ranked Dustin Johnson leads a stronstrongg field intintoo

tthehe Masters hhopingoping to contcontinueinue hihiss recent tour ddominaceominace MMASTERS he Masters,Masters golf’s golf’s greatest peak.peak LeadingLeading intointo tthathat Masters, Masters Woods Woods BID FOR A SLAM, SLAM TAKE THREE theater, awaits its biggest star. either had won or finished second in 10 McIlroy had a four-shot lead going into AANNIVERSARIES T Anticipation is higher than usual out of 11 tournaments. And then he the final round in 2011 and shot 80, his 75 YEARS AGO to see whether the dominant force in made a double bogey and triple bogey best chance at a green jacket. He might 1942 the game, the player now expected to in a span of three holes in the opening come to rue that day. The Masters now Ben Hogan made up an win whenever and wherever he plays, round at Augusta and wound up in a tie is the only major keeping him from eight-shot deficit HIDEKI MATSUYAMA can handle Augusta National. for fifth. becoming the sixth player to complete against Byron Nelson Age: 24 Tiger Woods? He might not even Look no further than last year. Spieth, the career Grand Slam. This will be his over the final two Country: Japan show up except for dinner Tuesday coming off a wire-to-wire victory in third shot at the fourth and final piece rounds with scores of World ranking: 4 night for past Masters champions. which he tied the scoring record set by of the slam. He tied for fourth (six shots 67-70 to force an Masters Appearances: 5 The new force _ the latest, anyway _ Woods in 1997, took a five-shot lead to behind Spieth) in 2015. A year ago, he 18-hole playoff. Nelson Best finish: 5th in 2015. is Dustin Johnson. For years known as the back nine on Sunday. Three holes was one shot out of the lead and paired shot 69 to beat Hogan Masters memory: Making golf's most athletic figure, Johnson in later, he was three shots behind and with Spieth in the third round when by one and win his the cut twice as an recent months has been referred to as never caught back up. The moment McIlroy shot 77. second Masters. amateur. something just short of a machine. that stands out was his tee shot and a Whether he has a pulse is up for wedge into the water on No. 12 for a THE ROOKIE 50 YEARS AGO debate. "He's just a perfect, complete quadruple bogey. The last player to win the Masters in 1967 player," Spanish rookie Jon Rahm said. Day last year had won two straight his debut was Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. Jon Gay Brewer wins his Johnson finally got that major burden tournaments when he got to the Rahm of Spain has done enough in nine only major at Augusta, off his back when he won the U.S. Open Masters and he was on the verge of months to at least raise the possibility. he remains the only last summer at Oakmont. While he did leading the opening round In his first tournament as a pro, he had player to follow a not feature in the next two majors, he until he dropped five shots the 36-hole lead. He earned a PGA Tour playoff loss at the now looms as the prohibitive favorite over the last four holes, in four starts. He won at Torrey Masters with a victory when the Masters begins on April 6. including a triple bogey Pines by shooting 65 on the last the following year. These days, that's saying something. on No. 16. He never day. And in two World Golf Jack Nicklaus says he has never seen caught up from the Championships over 25 YEARS AGO JASON DAY so much depth at the top of golf in all opening round. the next month, he 1992 Age: 29 his years. A year ago at the Masters, So that modern "Big was a fraction During the final round, Country: Australia the talk was about a modern version of Three" is closer to a "Big away from beating a blade of grass holds a World ranking: 3 the "Big Three" with Jason Day, Rory Six" by adding Johnson, Dustin Johnson. chip by Fred Couples Masters appearances: 6 McIlroy and Jordan Spieth. Johnson Japanese star Hideki out of the water on the Best finish: tied for 2nd in wasn't even part of that conversation. Matsuyama and British 12th hole and he saves 2011. Now, the 32-year-old American not only Open champion Henrik Tiger Woods par. Couples wins the Masters memory: losing a heads to the Masters at No. 1 in the Stenson. It has been 10 at the Masters tournament by 2 shots. two-shot lead with three world, it will have been nearly two years since so many top in 1997 holes to play in 2013. months since someone beat him. players were winning the 20 YEARS AGO Johnson rose to the top of the world first few months of the 1997 ranking with a five-shot victory at year going into the Masters. Tiger Woods closed Riviera, where he would have shattered The winner that year? Zach with a 69 to set the the oldest 72-hole scoring record on the Johnson, who described himself as 72-hole scoring record PGA Tour if he had known what it or a normal guy from Cedar Rapids, (270) with a 12-shot even cared, instead of just coasting Iowa. victory. Adding to this home. He won in the high altitude of historic occasion was Mexico City. And then he became the TIGER AT 20 Woods becoming the first players to capture all four of the Woods figures to get plenty of atten- first player of black World Golf Championships by winning tion, at least for what he did. It was 20 heritage to win a green the Match Play. In the 112 holes he years ago this week that Woods jacket. JORDAN SPIETH played over seven matches, Johnson annihilated a shorter Augusta National Age: 23 never trailed once. and became the youngest Masters 10 YEARS AGO Country: United States "It's as good as anybody has ever champion at age 21. He won by 12 2007 World ranking: 6 played in the last month," Zach shots, one of 20 records he set or tied Zach Johnson closed Masters appearances: 3 Johnson said. "There's just not a flaw. that year, and one that remains. He with a 69 for a two-shot Best finish: won. And his confidence adds to that." was the first player of black heritage in victory. He finished at Masters memory: His Scripts are not always predictable at a green jacket. And his victory gave 289, matching the wire-to-wire victory and Augusta National, however. Think back the sport its biggest injection of Masters record last set tying the 72-hole scoring to 2000, when Tiger Woods was at his enthusiasm since Arnold Palmer. in 1956 for the highest record at 270 in 2015. winning score.

Content by The Associated Press; page designed by GateHouse Media’s Center for News & Design. COMPILED BY DOUG FERGUSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOS THE WORKS Oil & Filter Change (includes 5 quarts oil and ﬁ lter) TIRE ROTATION PLUS: FREE MULTIPOINT INSPECTION 95 MARK TAYLOR $39. Branch Manager Extended Hours Tuesday & Thursday NMLS #79695 7:30 AM to 7 PM PHONE: (803) 468-0021 OFFICE: (803) 905-3205 YOUR PATH TO A CAREER OR [email protected] UNIVERSITY TRANSFER BEGINS www.MiMutual.info/MTaylor HERE cctech.edu or 803.778.1961 GOOD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, BAD CREDIT–NO PROBLEM! 2640A Hardee Cove Central Carolina Technical College does not discriminate in employment or admissions on the basis of Sumter, SC 29150 race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, 773-1481 disability, or any other protected class. 950 N. Main Street • Sumter, SC • 1-800-948-7764 Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #12901 Branch www.mclaughlinford.com NMLS#: 1483165 B6 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

RECRUITING Gamecocks pick up commitment from OL Iyama

n Sunday Maxwell Iyama (6- son for the Blue Hose. gia Tech. Horn is considering making Another highly recruited defensive foot-6, 290 pounds) became Speedy RB Lavonte his decision this summer before his end to visit USC on Saturday was KJ the third offensive lineman Valentine of Mel- season but that is not a definite. Henry of Clemmons, N.C. He plans to O to commit to South Carolina bourne, Florida, TE Gavin Schoenwald of Brent- release his top 10 on Wednesday and for the 2018 class. made the trip up to wood, Tennessee, has been a two-time the Gamecocks and Clemson figure to Iyama said he called offensive line USC last Saturday for visitor to USC -- for the Missouri game be on the list. coach Eric Wolford on Sunday after- his first up close look last season and for a junior day in OL Jovaughn Gwyn of Charlotte re- noon and gave him the news. Iyama at the program and January. The Gamecocks were one of turned for another visit to USC on Sat- picked the Gamecocks over Georgia, the university. Valen- his first major offers and he has recip- urday for the spring game. He has a Tennessee and Memphis. Phil Kornblut tine also holds offers rocated with continuing strong inter- Gamecock offer, but also visited Clem- “I feel they are going to give me the RECRUITING from Florida, LSU, est back at them. He’s been in touch son last week and said he’s expecting best opportunity on and off the field CORNER Tennessee, Iowa with recruiter Bobby Bentley and the Tigers to offer this summer. He’s to be the best I can be,” said Iyama, State, Kentucky, Ore- plans another visit to Columbia. Scho- going to Wake Forest and Duke this who visited USC late last month to gon, UCLA and enwald also has offers from Tennes- week and either West Virginia or watch a spring practice. “I like Coach Southern Cal. see, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Auburn, Georgia the following week. Wolford, I can trust him. The atmo- WR Demarcus Gregory of Byrnes Georgia, Iowa, Duke and Mississippi Highly recruited RB Lyn-J Dixon of sphere was great and I feel like it’s also was back at USC on Saturday. He State. At this stage he has the Game- Butler, Georgia, made an unofficial where I belong. I feel like he can use also has offers from Florida, Wiscon- cocks at or very near the top of his visit to Clemson on Friday afternoon. my length and speed on the edge. I feel sin, Auburn, Tennessee, Missouri, Ar- list. Schoenwald said others under He got a look at the new facilities and like if I work hard enough I can get in kansas and Minnesota. The Game- strong consideration include Duke, checked out some of the academic op- there pretty early.” cocks continue to work him hard. Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Auburn. portunities. Dixon has an offer list Iyama is an offensive tackle and Gregory said he’s also connecting USC was one of the early offers for that includes USC, Tennessee, Geor- plays the left side for his school. He with Gamecock quarterback Jake DL Rick Sandidge of Concord, N.C., gia, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma, Mis- also had offers from Ole Miss, Missis- Bentley who is a former Byrnes player and he visited for a game last season. souri, Florida, Alabama, Virginia sippi State and Louisville. At this as well. Sandidge has had the Gamecocks high Tech, Syracuse, Louisville, Minnesota, point he’s not sure if he’ll graduate Gregory is on spring break this up on his list and the two continue to LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss, Oklahoma early, but he said he is sure he is fin- week and he plans to see Oklahoma communicate regularly. He’s not been State, Notre Dame, Texas and Indiana. ished with his recruiting. and Virginia Tech during his time off. to USC this spring and doesn’t plan to Clemson is showing interest but is not The Gamecocks now have five com- He said he doesn’t have a favorite at because he wants to see schools he ready to step up with an offer. Last mitments for their 2018 class and that this point and no short list of favor- hasn’t seen like the Florida schools, season Dixon rushed for 1,985 yards includes 2017 target DE and former ites. He’d like to make his decision be- LSU and Georgia. He does not have a and 35 touchdowns. Lakewood High School standout fore the season. favorites list yet but he plans to put Tyreek Johnson who plans to enroll in Some others at USC on Saturday for one together in the spring. USC will be CLEMSON January. the spring game were Rock Hill WR/ in that group as he continues to hear According to Paul Strelow of Tiger- QB Dakereon Joyner of Fort FS Eric Stroud; QB Jalil-El Amin of positive things from recruiter Bobby Illustrated, OL Jackson Carman of Dorchester on Saturday made what he Duluth, Georgia; Ridge View DL Da- Bentley. Fairfield, Ohio, one of the nation’s top calls his final visit to USC prior to his mion Daley; Branchville DL Torrion Muschamp continues to scour the offensive tackle prospects, is now fa- June decision. Joyner has the Game- Stevenson; Rock Hill OL Devin Can- graduate transfer market for players voring Clemson after visiting with his cocks in his final five with Alabama, non and 2019 DB Akele Pauling. who might help his USC program in coach last Monday. Carman has offers N.C. State, Oregon and Georgia. USC offered QB Chase Wolf (6-2 195) 2017. Former Duke starting quarter- from nearly all Power Five conference Joyner said he thought the Game- of Cincinnati who visited Thursday. back Thomas Sirk reportedly visited schools. He has also had LSU, Tennes- cocks played well on both sides of the He also has offers from Boston Col- during the weekend. And the middle see, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Notre ball in their spring game, and of lege, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Maryland, of April former Minnesota DE Gaelin Dame, Southern Cal, Florida, Ala- course his focus was on the offense. Pitt, Temple, Akron, Central Michigan Elmore (6-6, 275) will pay USC a visit. bama and Michigan State on his favor- Joyner said all five of his schools and Rutgers. He also has visited Bos- Elmore was offered by Muschamp on ites list. are on the same level with no leader. ton College, Duke and N.C. State. Friday and he has set an official visit PK Camden Wise of Blacksburg, He will take his final visits to Oregon LB Channing Tindall of Spring Val- with the Gamecocks for April 14. El- Virginia, recently visited Clemson. As and Alabama. He will narrow his list ley picked up another big commitment more will visit either Oklahoma or Ar- is the case with most kickers, Wise is to three prior to his June 17 announce- from Virginia Tech. He did get to USC izona this weekend and East Carolina in a wait-and-see situation with ment. for a practice recently. He wants to see the weekend after his USC visit. As a schools regarding offers but Clemson DE Brenton Cox of Stockbridge, several schools this summer like junior last season, Elmore played in let him know there is serious interest Georgia, was in attendance for USC’s Notre Dame, Penn State, Florida, all 13 games starting six. He registered there. And he has strong interest in spring game and the Gamecocks are Georgia and N.C. State. 16 tackles with four tackles for loss return. He also kicked at Clemson’s one of his favorites at this point. Tindall said he hears from USC and 1.5 sacks. camp last summer. Cox also has been to Auburn and he every day with contact from Will Mus- OL Dalton Widner of Corryton, Ten- Clemson offered WR Justyn Ross will visit Ohio State for the spring champ and Coleman Hutzler. He’s nessee, visited USC last week along (6-4, 195) of Phenix City, Alabama. game. He’s also looking to get to Geor- been favoring USC and he said that with WR Caleb Martin of Oak Ridge, Some of his other offers include Ala- gia and Alabama when he can. has not changed. Tennessee, and QB Parker McKinney bama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, DE Jabari Ellis of Georgia Military LB Quin Williams (6-2 205) of Madi- of Coalfield, Tennessee. All are in the Georgia, Duke, Kentucky, Miami, JC took in USC’s spring game and the son, Georgia, visited USC late last 2018 class. USC has not offered any of Michigan, Penn State and Southern Gamecocks remain No. 1 on his list. month to take a closer look at the the three at this point. Cal. Ellis also has an offer from East Caro- school and watch practice. He liked USC offered OL Rasheed Walker LB Teradja Mitchell of Virginia lina and is now hearing from Florida things so much he’s declared the (6-5, 290) of Waldorf, Maryland; 2019 Beach plans to visit Clemson soon. and Arkansas. Gamecocks his current favorite. Wil- WR Arjei Henderson (6-1, 179) of Rich- Clemson offered 2019 QB Bo Nix QB Tyler Shough of Chandler, Ari- liams said he was impressed by the mond, Texas (an Oklahoma commit- (6-1, 180) of Pinson, Alabama, the son zona, has a USC offer and made his new buildings at USC for the football ment); 2019 DL Lloyd Murray Jr. (6-1, of former Auburn QB Patrick Nix. Nix first visit to check out the Gamecocks program and the university and the 310) of Wichita Falls, Texas (a Florida also has offers from Auburn, Ala- on Saturday. USC is his lone Power plans for the new ops building. He also State commitment); 2020 ATH Cartavi- bama, Florida State and Georgia. He Five offer at this point. Shough will likes the building project Muschamp ous Bigsby (5-11, 185) of Hoganville, visited Clemson last Monday. He’s the visit Western Kentucky on April 22. has underway for the team. Georgia, and 2020 DE Jacolbe Cowan first quarterback Clemson has offered He also has offers from Harvard, Cor- One of USC’s top cornerback targets of Charlotte. for the 2019 class. nell, San Jose State, Hawaii, Indiana, is Jaycee Horn of Alpharetta, Georgia. Yale and Columbia. He had the Gamecocks in his top 15 USC AND CLEMSON BASKETBALL Blythewood native DB Khris Pam, when he dropped that list a few weeks DE Xavier Thomas of Florence and Clemson target 6-3 Lavar Batts of who attends Georgia Military JC, has back. But according to Horn, the IMG Academy in Florida has made Concord, N.C., committed to N.C. drawn the interest of the Gamecocks Gamecocks are more than just one of several visits to USC this spring, the State. He was originally committed to for a potential offer and he was in for his 15; they have a much stronger most recent coming Saturday for the VCU. the spring game. Pam said he thinks place in his mind. spring game. Thomas has stated he Kentucky head coach John Calipari the Gamecocks will offer as a corner. The others in Horn’s top 15 are will choose either the Gamecocks or was in Spartanburg last Tuesday He’s also hearing from Georgia Tech, Georgia, Tennessee, Auburn, Ala- Clemson on Dec. 20 — though he con- night to meet with 6-6 Zion William- Colorado, Georgia State and Michigan bama, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, tinues to be recruiting by some of the son. Up to that point Kentucky had State, and he’s looking forward to West Virginia, Florida, Ole Miss, Lou- other big names in the country. Thom- been one of the blue bloods yet to offer Florida and Georgia coming to the isville, Ohio State, Missouri and LSU. as will make another visit to Clemson Williamson, and Calipari did offer on school. Pam signed with Presbyterian He has been to USC, Wake Forest, Ala- this coming weekend for the Tigers’ the visit, according to a post by Wil- out of high school and played one sea- bama, Tennessee, Georgia and Geor- spring game. liamson on his Instagram page.

Center, Columbia. MALIAKA TRUESDALE “Moe” Bracey, 55, died on OBITUARIES He was born on April 4, Maliaka Truesdale, 35, died Saturday, April 1, 2017, 2017, in Foreston, a son of the on Thursday, March 30, 2017, after an automobile acci- STEPHEN W. BROWN held at 4 p.m. today at the late Deacon Eunis Rogers and in Lugoff. dent. Stephen Woodrow Brown, Bullock Funeral Home Cha- Evangelist Susie Bennett Rog- Born on May 18, 1981, in He was born on Nov. 29, age 60, died on Sunday, April pel. ers. Staten Island, New York, she 1962, in Summerton, a son of 2, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tu- The family will receive The family will receive was a daughter of Denise Mary Green Bracey and the omey. friends from 3 to 4 p.m. today, friends from 4 to 8 p.m. begin- McGee. late John Bracey Sr. You may go to www.bullock- one hour prior to the service, ning today at the fellowship Funeral arrangements are The family is receiving funeralhome.com and sign the at Bullock Funeral Home. hall of Light Hill Baptist incomplete and will be an- friends at the home of his family’s guest book. You may go to www.bullock- Church, 4304 S. Brewington nounced by Williams Funeral mother, 908 Berry St., Man- The family has chosen Bull- funeralhome.com to view the Road, Foreston. Home Inc. ning. ock Funeral Home for the ar- full obituary and sign the These services have been These services have been rangements. family’s guest book. entrusted to Samuels Funeral WILLIE BRACEY entrusted to Samuels Funeral The family has chosen Bull- Home LLC of Manning. SUMMERTON — Willie Home LLC of Manning. ock Funeral Home for the arrangements. A CMS Five-Star Rated Facility

JOE LEWIS PRICE

Joe Lewis Price, age 81, be- H ealthC are loved husband of Annette TITUS ROGERS SUMTER Powers Price, died on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Palmetto MANNING — Titus Rogers, Health Richland. 66, died on Monday, April 3, 1018 N. Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC • 803-773-5567 A memorial service will be 2017, at the Dorn VA Medical

Your MAKE YOUR SPRING MORE COLORFUL... Garage ... Get ready for Easter NOW! Saturday appointments available. Door Book yours today! Specialist The Hair Colorist Robbie Mooneyham Owner/Operator 830 S. Pike West • Sumter, SC 29150 803.934.1484 GarageDoorsSumterSC.com 470 S. Guignard Dr. Unit 4 803.778.5012 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 05, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS THE ITEM B7 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

We will be happy to change your ad if an error is 803-774-12 made; however we are not responsible for errors after the fi rst run day. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, refuse CLASSIFIEDS OR TO PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE GO TO WWW.THE ITEM.COM/PLACEMYAD or cancel any ad at any time.

Legal Service For Sale or Trade Attorney Timothy L. Griffith Sell More side by side for sale 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. 4 grave plots YOUR AD call us ANNOUNCEMENTS at Evergreen Memorial Park. Cost Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury per plot $2200. Call 803-614-7596 Announcements Roofing HERE TODAY PLACE AN AD BARBARA NAVE All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. EMPLOYMENT Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734. Robert's Metal Roofing Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing Help Wanted avail. Expert installation. Long list of Full-Time (SWRTA) (SFY) 2017/2018 satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. Summerton Police Dept. Robert W. Nunnery Roofing Co. is now accepting applications for a the original Nunnery Roofing. Serv- Certified Police Officer/Sgt. position. Public Hearing Notice ing Sumter and surrounding areas Excellent salary + benefits. Applica- since 1971. Call for a free estimate tions available at 2 S. Cantey St., 803-478-2950 or 803-460-0927 Summerton, SC.

Tree Service Morris College a private four year Liberal Arts HAVE YOU SEEN ME? College in Sumter, South Carolina, is Full If you have any information on A Notch Above Tree Care seeking to fill the following quality service low rates, lic./ins., free Barbara's whereabouts, contact position(s): est BBB accredited 983-9721 Sumter County Sheriff's dept 803-436-2000 or Crime Stoppers Tree take down, pruning, stump Maintenance Employee: To render 803-436-2718. grinding, lot clearing and free custodial services in an assigned estimates! Fully insured. Call area of the campus. Th is is to inform the public of the opportunity to attend a public 803-720-7147 Effective Immediately. hearing on the proposed SFY 2017 - 2018 Section (5311 & SMT BUSINESS NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Submit letter of application and Funds). Program Application to be submitted to the South Caro- Tree removal, trimming & stump personal resume to: Director of SERVICES grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128 Personnel, Morris College, 100 lina Department of Transportation no later than April 28, 2017. W. College St., Sumter, SC Home Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, 29150-3599. Improvements stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, Morris College is an Equal Opport 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. unity/Affirmative Action employer. Th ose interested in attending a public hearing on this application

Mickey's Home improvements & Morris College should contact Lottie Jones, Executive Director in writing on or Repairs. a private four year Liberal Arts before April 06, 2017. Th e public hearing will be held on April Electrical, Whole house inside & out. College in Sumter, South Carolina, is Call 803-840-6911 or 494-5418 MERCHANDISE seeking to fill the following 12, 2017 at 6pm at the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation All out Home Improvements position(s): We beat everybody's price Authority located at 129 South Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, Licensed & Bonded Garage, Yard & Maintenance Assistant: To work James T. McCain Board Room, 1st Floor. 803-316-8969 Estate Sales under direst supervision rendering custodial and grounds keeping services. Applicants must possess a Lawn Service EJ'S Variety 741 Bultman Dr unit 16. New Clothes, shoes, & misc. at thrift valid South Carolina drivers license. Th e Section 5311 & SMTF Rural Program provides assistance for store prices. Some weekend work required. Clary Lawn Service Free Estimates Effective Immediately. transportation options and services for the communities operat- Call 803-406-3514 Open Wed.-Sat. 9-5. ing in the Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter. Th ese services Yard Sale, Sat. 6-11 at 3491 Submit letter of application and Widman Dr. Twin bed suite, furniture, personal resume to: Director of are currently provided using 5 - passenger Vans, 14-20 passenger clothes, ect.. Personnel, Morris College, 100 W. College St., Sumter, SC cutaways and 28 & 32 passenger buses. Services are rendered by LARGE GARAGE SALE 29150-3599. Every Weekend Morris College is an Equal Opport Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority. Tables $2 & $3 unity/Affirmative Action employer. FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB Bucket operator/groundsman nee- Open every weekend. Call ded for local tree service. Must Th is application may be inspected at Santee Wateree RTA from 803-494-5500 have Valid Drivers License. Call April 04, 2017 - April 05, 2017 (9:00am - 3:00pm). Written com- 803-983-9721 between 5 pm - 7 pm. ments should be directed to Lottie Jones, Executive Director on For Sale General Maintenance for Apt. or Trade Complex. Will train qualified appli- or before April 06, 2017. cant. Email resume to: nbonnoitt@ New & used Heat pumps & A/C. powersproperties.com or fax Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 843-667-6937 or apply in person at or 843-992-2364 595 Ashton Mill Dr

The Perfect Housewarming The Sumter Item is locally owned and run. 8-JCFSUZ St. | Sumter, SC We’re part of this community 803.774.1200 and we believe in Sumter. Gift www.theitem.com B8 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 05, 2017 IT’S PROM TIME AT MAYOS Choose ONE suit at our REGULAR PRICE - Get SECOND suit of equal or less value FREE! ““DressDress LikeLike NoNo Other”Other”

If your suits aren’t becoming to you, It’s a good time to be coming to Mayo’s! WWesmarkesmark PlazaPlaza • 773-2262773-2262 • Mon-SatMon-Sat 10-710-7 • wwww.MayosDiscountSuits.comww.MayosDiscountSuits.com

Help Wanted Help Wanted Unfurnished Business Full-Time Part-Time Apartments Rentals LLEGALEGAL

Trades Specialist IV (Maintenance P/T Office Assistant: Lantana Apartments Restaurant space available in down- NNOTICESOTICES and Facilities Director of Camp Burnt Proficient in Computer technology, 861 Carolina Ave. #40 town Mayesville. $400 monthly. Gin) multitasking and great people skills. Sumter, SC 29150 803-773-2518 Contact 803 463 3647 Deloris. Job Responsibilities Under limited The hours are 10 to 30 per week. We are now taking applications for supervision responsible for security, Office hours are from 10AM til 4PM. our 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom apart- Legal Notice safety, maintenance, repair and Salary is negotiable. Send resume to ments. Security deposits are RREALEAL renovations of all buildings operated [email protected] Please contact $200.00 for all units, we also by Camp Burnt Gin a residential Dr. Juanita Britton of the Rembert accept housing vouches. Mon- EESTATESTATE summer camp in Wedgefield SC for Area Community Coalition at day, Wednesday & Friday children with disabilities. Responsi- 803-432-2001 or 803-420-1255. Dillon Park Walking Track to 8:30am-5:30pm close for rebuild as part of an ble for grounds and facility mainte- Land & Lots overall $2.75 million investment to nance to include HVAC, plumbing, Trucking for Sale renovate Dillon Park under the electrical, painting, and general Opportunities Unfurnished Penny for Progress, the Dillon carpentry. Homes 1 acre Mobile Home Lot Park Walking Track will be closed Minimum Requirements: A high 5235 E Scenic Lake Lot # 8 $5200 from April 2-23 for a total rebuild. school diploma and trade experi- Immediate Opening It is slated to re-open on April 24. Large 3BR/2BA, C/H/A, carport, Water & Sewer Avail. ence that is directly related to the THE ITEM is in need of a part time completely renovated, very big yard, Call Burch 803-720-4129 Members of the public can enjoy area of employment. truck driver / dock worker. Exp. in Sumter. $750 Call 803-607-6319 walking tracks at Patriot Park (380 Preferred Qualifications: Minimum preferred. Must have clean driving 8 acres with pond, near Elliott. record & dependable. Apply in or 803-757-0083 General Drive) or Palmetto Park four years of experience in a certified Owner financing. Call 803-427-3888 (400 Theatre Drive) during this maintenance skill (i.e. HVAC, electri- person to: time as we work to improve Dillon 3BR/2BA, double car garage, 5 The Item Park to make it a better and more cal, plumbing, refrigeration, carpen- minutes from Shaw and Sumter. FIND OUT ABOUT THE try). Thorough knowledge of tools 36 W. Liberty St. comprehensive recreational Sumter SC $1000 a month. Call 803-499-4207 experience. and equipment used in maintenance or 803-840-7633 and construction related fields. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must pass criminal background check. Autos For Sale POWER NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: For More Information: Marie Ai- OF ADVERTISING! The following self-storage Cube mone, Camp Director 803-898-0784 RRENTALSENTALS contents containing household and To Apply: https://agency.governme other goods will be sold for cash by ntjobs.com/sc/ CubeSmart 4194 Broad Street Sumter, SC 29154 to satisfy a lien on April 13, 2017 at approximately 11:00 Equal Opportunity Employer Unfurnished Apartments &ODVVLÀHGV am at www.storagetreasures.com 10DJQROLD6W6XPWHU6&803-774-1234 Lee Wilson - Cube 45 Senior Living 30 plus years experience Apartments for those 62+ Hours: (Rent based on income) Monday - Friday Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority Shiloh-Randolph Manor 10AM - 6PM 125 W. Bartlette. (SWRTA) (SFY) 2017/2018 775-0575 ALL VEHICLES Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available UNDER 10K EHO Public Hearing Notice This Week’s Cash Special 1 Bedroom 2011 Nissan Sentra Apartments for 95K Miles 62 YEARS AND OLDER •Refrigerator •Central Heat & Air •Community Room •Range •Handicap •Coin Operated Th is is to inform the public of the opportunity to attend a public •Blinds Accessible Laundry Room $4725.00 hearing on the proposed SFY 2017 - 2018 Section (SMT Funds & •Carpet •Emergency Call NADA $6,325 Section 5307). Program Application to be submitted to the South •Ceiling Fans System + Tax, Tag & Doc Fee Extra Carolina Department of Transportation no later than April 28, **Rent Based On 30% of Adjusted Income** **Utility Allowance Given** 3735 Broad Street 2017. Southview Sumter, SC 29154 803-494-4247 Th ose interested in attending a public hearing on this application 60 Hilliard Drive • Sumter, S.C. 29150 Julia Hair, President should contact Lottie Jones, Executive Director in writing on or For application or information, please call 803-934-1449 before April 06, 2017. Th e public hearing will be held on April TTY 800-735-8583 11, 2017 at 6pm at the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority located at 129 South Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, James T. McCain Board Room, 1st Floor.

Th e SMT Funding & Section 5307 Program provides assistance Going on for transportation options and services for the communities operating in the City of Sumter. Th ese services are currently provided using 5 - passenger Vans, 14 passenger cutaways, 28 & 32 passenger buses. Services are rendered by Santee Wateree Re- gional Transportation Authority. vacation? Th is application may be inspected at Santee Wateree RTA from April 04, 2017 - April 05, 2017 (9:00am - 3:00pm). Written comments should be directed to Lottie Jones, Executive Director on Don’t Miss A Thing! or before April 06, 2017. Let your carrier save your paper for you while you are on vacation! Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) (SFY) 2017/2018 Call Public Hearing Notice 803-774-1258 Customer Service Dept. Hours Th is is to inform the public of the opportunity to attend a public hearing on the proposed SFY 2017 - 2018 Section (Vanpool SMT Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm Funds & Section 5307). Program Application to be submitted to the South Carolina Department of Transportation no later than April 28, 2017.

Th ose interested in attending a public hearing on this application should contact Lottie Jones, Executive Director in writing on or before April 06, 2017. Th e public hearing will be held on April 11, 2017 at 6pm at the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority located at 129 South Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, James T. McCain Board Room, 1st Floor.

Th e Vanpool SMT Funding & Section 5307 Program provides assistance for transportation options and services for the communities operating in the City of Sumter, Sumter County, and Columbia. Th ese services are currently provided using 5 - passenger Vans, 14 passenger cutaways, 28 & 32 passenger buses. Services are rendered by Santee Wateree Regional Transporta- tion Authority.

Th is application may be inspected at Santee Wateree RTA from April 04, 2017 - April 05, 2017 (9:00am - 3:00pm). Written com- 20 N. Magnolia Street ments should be directed to Lottie Jones, Executive Director on 803-774-1258 or before April 06, 2017. SECTION C WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 Call Ivy Moore at: (803) 774-1221 | E-mail: [email protected]

PHOTO PROVIDED Balsam Range, a North Carolina bluegrass band that has won 10 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, will be in concert at the Sumter Opera House at 7:30 Friday night. One of the best known bluegrass bands, Balsam Range received critical and popular acclaim for its first six albums. The band blends the traditional with the contemporary on its latest album, Mountain Voodoo. Bluegrass is back at Opera House Acclaimed band Balsam Range takes stage Friday evening

BY IVY MOORE tone and lead vocals; and Caleb single “Blue Collar Dreams” have set the direction of the genre, [email protected] Smith on guitar, lead and baritone spending three months at No. 1 on and Balsam Range leads the way. vocals. Balsam Range takes its the Bluegrass Today charts. “If you only hear one Bluegrass he acclaimed and prolific name from the mountain range Mountain Voodoo also remained group in your life, this is the one. bluegrass band Balsam that partially surrounds its home on the Billboard chart for 19 And, it doesn’t get more intimate Range brings its tour to county of Haywood in western weeks. The group remains one of than the Sumter Opera House to T the Sumter Opera House at North Carolina, where the Great the best known bands of Blue- hear it.” 7:30 p.m. Friday for a lively concert Smoky Mountains meet the Blue grass. Sumter Opera House presents of contemporary and traditional Ridge. Just last month, their hit Balsam Range in concert at 7:30 bluegrass music. The band com- Sumter’s cultural director, Seth “Trains I Missed” was the fea- p.m. Friday. Tickets are $30, $28 prises five musicians from western Reimer, said the audience will tured song in Bluegrass Today and $25. Get more information and North Carolina who play all- hear “elements of jazz, country, magazine. Written by Walt purchase tickets at the Opera acoustic music, blending close gospel, swing and old-time music” Wilkins, Giles Godard and Nicole House box office, 21 N. Main St., vocal harmonies. in Balsam Range’s “fiery instru- Witt, the song won 2011 Interna- visit www.SumterOperaHouse. Balsam Range comprises Buddy mentals ... that earned nearly a tional Bluegrass Music Associa- com or call (803) 436-2616. Melton on fiddle, lead and tenor dozen international awards.” tion Song of the Year for Balsam vocals; Darren Nicholson on man- Their newest album released in Range. dolin, octave mandolin, lead vo- 2016, already seems headed toward Melton said the group still gets cals, baritone and low tenor vo- award status, as its traditional- many requests for the song and cals; Dr. Marc Pruett on banjo; contemporary sound and lyrics that a woman at a recent concert Tim Surrett on bass, dobro, bari- had it debuting at No. 4, with the had “Here’s to the Trains I Missed” tattooed on her arm. He comment- ed in the article that, “Sometimes songs like that can be as impacting as a really great Gospel song for people in that it helps them through tough times.” The lyrics include the verse: Here’s to the place I found, the love I know The earth and the sky that I call home And here’s to the things I believe, bigger than me And the moment I find myself right where I’m supposed to be. While their albums have won numerous awards, Balsam Range continues to tour widely, often as the featured headliner in major festivals across the country and performing to packed venues. The band plays often at the Grand Ole Opry, as well. “From its earliest days to today, PHOTO COURTESY DAVID SIMCHOOK Bluegrass has been recorded and Buddy Melton is the lead singer and fiddle player for the North Carolina- performed by amateur and profes- based bluegrass band Balsam Range. They’ll be in concert at the Sumter sional musicians,” Reimer said. Opera House on Friday night. “But these professional musicians At Your Service Home Care Your Concierge With a locally practicing physician and local medical equipment specialist at the helm, AYSHC has combined expertise in health care and see the growth of the aging population within their own community. Personal Assistance for safe daily living VA, Medicaid, Long Term Insurance Provider www.ays-homecare.com 1250 Wilson Hall Rd | Sumter, SC 29150 803-607-9677 37 W. Rigby St | Manning, SC 29102 C2 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

ANDY CAPP GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY BORN LOSER

BLONDIE ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT JEFF MACNELLY’S SHOE

Wife in sexless marriage is looking for a way out THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE DEAR ABBY — ly, I would never cheat on him. asked him about it, he ex- I’ve been I’ve been thinking about an plained that it started in his 20s married for exit plan. We pray every night when a girlfriend painted his three years. and attend church together. He toes, and he liked it. He’s been We are both refuses to consider any type of painting his toes ever since. He retired. Five marriage counseling. I’m not said he doesn’t wear polish all months after stressed, but I know I must get the time, but he does it for him- the wedding, out of here. Any suggestions self and he likes how it looks. I my husband on how to save this marriage? asked if he was a cross-dresser, Dear Abby let me know The exit plan and he assured me he isn’t. that he wasn’t I’m not sure how I should ABIGAIL interested in DEAR EXIT — The answer to your feel about this. I’m writing for VAN BUREN sex anymore. question is no. You made clear opinions from you and others. I We no longer to your husband that sex in a can’t turn to my friends be- share a bedroom. He’s over- marriage was important to cause I don’t want this to be- weight, not in the best of you. You say he “agreed to ev- come small-town gossip. health, and refuses to change erything.” Because that wasn’t Painted in New Jersey his diet or exercise. the truth and you were misled, I feel like I’m living with a consult an attorney to find out DEAR PAINTED — You asked for very nice male friend. Other if the marriage can be an- an opinion, so here’s mine. I’m than the lack of affection, he nulled. surprised it’s taken you 10 isn’t a bad person and he pays years to notice this. Because all the bills. I did state clearly DEAR ABBY — My husband and I your husband enjoys painting to him before we were married have been married for 10 years. his toenails, look the other way By Mark MacLachlan 4/5/17 what I was looking for in a hus- We’re both in our 50s. Six and don’t obsess about it. We band, and he agreed to every- months ago, I found him with all have quirks, and what he’s ACROSS 48 *London subway 7 “The Martian” 32 MapQuest thing I said. Although I’m lone- nail polish on his toes. When I doing is harmless. 1 Chickens (out) system, genre output: Abbr. 6 Lay eyes on with “the” 8 Snapchat upload 35 Oldest Brady boy 10 Judge’s setting 52 Bus. card info 9 Nikkei index 36 Geeky sort 14 Like kindling 53 Highly currency 37 Most severe when lit recommends 10 Diabetic’s 38 Accessory for JUMBLE SUDOKU 15 Advil target 54 “Monday Night concern Mr. Peanut 16 Insulate, Countdown” 11 High behind 39 Ambien, vis-à-vis THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME HOW TO PLAY: as a jacket airer a front, e.g. sleep By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Each row, column 17 *Process 55 Cruciverbalist 12 Holy smoke 42 Webpage index and set of 3-by-3 of electron gain Reagle 13 Campsite 43 “Into Thin Air” boxes must contain or loss of “Wordplay” shelters peak the numbers 1 19 Killer whale 56 Danish shoe 18 Former 44 Does business 20 Cereal with company through 9 without Education with lemony lemon 57 Each answer to secretary 46 Workplaces for repetition. and orangey a starred clue Duncan LPNs orange flavors begins and ends 22 Golfer Michelle 47 Green Gables girl 21 Falling-out with identical 24 Kirk __, first 49 Post-op therapy 22 Bryn Mawr ones movie Superman 50 “Hamlet” undergrads 59 Big bunch 25 Last Super Bowl courtier 23 Have a bawl 60 Golf game won by the Giants 51 Flip over 24 *Beneficial spoiler 27 Capital of 55 Bit of chess substance in 61 Sailor’s “Halt!” Barbados action berries 62 Gull relative 30 “Tell __ story” 57 __-la-la 26 Lacking the skill 63 Start of 31 PC key 58 Con man’s target 28 Not as much a preschool song 29 Katy who voiced 64 __-Bismol Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved Smurfette in “The Smurfs” DOWN 30 “Jeopardy!” 1 Watches late creator Griffin TV until a teen 33 Takes off the comes home, shelf say 34 *Eating 2 “From my 37 At the center of perspective ...” 40 Compete in 3 Hotel room a sack amenity 41 Lets up 4 Amount to pay in 45 Asian rice Calais porridge 5 “__ who?” 47 Show up 6 Absorb the loss ©2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 4/5/17 THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | C3

TW FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS WIS News 10 at En ter tain ment Blindspot: Senile Lines The team is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Chi cago P.D.: Last Min ute WIS News 10 at (:35) The Tonight Show Star ring WIS E10 3107:00pm Lo cal Tonight (HD) inves ti gated by a rival. (N) (HD) Know It All Ac cused rap ist threat ens Re sis tance Nicole fails to re turn 11:00pm News Jimmy Fallon Co me dic skits and news update. peo ple. (N) (HD) home. (N) (HD) and weather. ce leb rity in ter views. (HD) News 19 @ 7pm In side Edi tion (N) Survi vor: Game Changers: Vote Crimi nal Minds: True North Three Crim i nal Minds: Be yond Bor ders: News 19 @ 11pm (:35) The Late Show with Ste phen WLTX E19 99Eve ning news (HD) Early, Vote Often (N) (HD) bod ies found in Ar izona desert. (N) Made In... En trepre neurs go miss ing The news of the Colbert Stephen Colbert inter views up date. (HD) in Ban gla desh. (N) (HD) day. ce leb ri ties. (HD) Wheel of Fortune Jeop ardy! (N) The Goldbergs: Speechless: Mod ern Fam ily: (:31) black-ish: Desig nated Survi vor: One Hundred ABC Co lum bia (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live Celeb ri ties WOLO E25 512(N) (HD) (HD) The Dy namic Duo C-H— CHEATER! Frank’s Wed ding What Lies Days Pres i dent Kirk man is sues an News at 11 (HD) and hu man-in ter est sub jects. (HD) (N) (HD) (N) (HD) (N) (HD) Be neath (N) (HD) agenda. (N) (HD) ACC InVenture Prize 2017 (HD) Na ture: Owl Power Owls’ in fluence NOVA: Hima la yan Megaquake Deadly Secrets of the Dead: Leo nardo, The Tavis Smiley BBC World News Char lie Rose (N) WRJA E27 11 14 on tech nol ogy. (HD) 2015 earth quake is ex am ined. (N) Man Who Saved Sci ence Leo nardo da (HD) In ter na tional (HD) (HD) Vinci. (N) (HD) news. The Big Bang The Big Bang Shots Fired: Hour Three: Em pire: Strange Bedfel lows Cookie’s WACH FOX News at 10 Lo cal news Sports Zone 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly: WACH E57 66The ory Boy friend The ory Shel don Somebody’s Son Go on manhunt; aid past; life-al ter ing choice. (N) (HD) re port and weather fore cast. New neigh bor. Immac u late ad vice. (HD) drives. (HD) to the poor. (N) (HD) (HD) Decep tion (HD) Last Man Standing: Last Man Standing Ar row: The Sin-Eater China White, Whose Line Is It Whose Line Is It Mar vel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Mar vel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Hot in Cleveland: WKTC E63 422Sum mer Eve’s admirer. Cupid and Liza es cape. (HD) Anyway? Joey Anyway? (HD) 4,722 Hours Simmons talks about her Among Us Hide... The risks grow for Where’s Elka? In tern ship (HD) (HD) Fatone. (HD) adven tures. (HD) Hunter and May. (HD) (HD) CABLE CHANNELS A&E 46 130 Duck Dy nasty: End of an Era Si’s Duck Dy nasty (N) Jep & Jessica: Duck Dy nasty: Look ing Back and Talk ing Quack (N) Billy the (:03) Duck (:33) Duck (:03) Duck retire ment. (HD) (HD) Grow ing (N) (HD) Ex ter mi na tor (N) Dy nasty (HD) Dy nasty (HD) Dy nasty (HD) aaa aaa AMC 48 180 The Rock (‘96, Action) Sean Connery. A bio chem ist and a for mer in mate at Alcatraz prison have to rescue Speed (‘94, Ac tion) Keanu Reeves. A bomber lures a SWAT cop onto a city bus he has a group of people who were taken hos tage by a madman as they toured the old facil ity. (HD) rigged to explode. (HD) ANPL 41 100 The Zoo: Higher Purpose (HD) The Zoo: Han dle with Care (HD) The Zoo Ameri can bison. (HD) The Zoo: Mov ing Day (HD) The Zoo: A Star is Born (HD) An i mal (N) aaa BET 61 162 (5:00) Brown Sugar (‘02, Ro mance) Coach Carter (‘05, Drama) Sam uel L. Jack son. Jeop ar diz ing a win ning sea son, a high school bas ket ball TIME: The Kalief Browder Story No Daily Show with Taye Diggs. Woman in love. coach benches his en tire team af ter the play ers fail to per form their ac ademic duties. trial for years. (HD) Trevor (HD) BRAVO 47 181 The Real House wives of New York The Real House wives of New York The Real House wives of New York The Real House wives of New York What Happens The Real House wives of New York City: Re union, Part 2 City: Re union, Part 3 City (N) City (N) (HD) City CNBC 35 84 Deed: Fires on Every Floor Shark Tank Grass for pets. (HD) Shark Tank (HD) The Deed: Chi cago (N) Shark Tank Pitches. (HD) Shark Tank CNN 33 80 Erin Burnett OutFront (HD) Ander son Cooper 360° (N) (HD) The Messy Truth (N) (HD) CNN Tonight with Don Lemon CNN Tonight with Don Lemon Messy (HD) COM 57 136 (:55) South Park South Park (HD) South Park Mr. South Park (HD) South Park: South Park (HD) The Comedy Jam South Park (HD) Daily Show with (:31) @mid night (:01) South Park (HD) Slave. (HD) Manbearpig (HD) (N) (HD) Trevor (N) (N) (HD) (HD) DISN 18 200 K.C. Under cover Good Luck Stuck in the Good Luck Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie BUNK’D (HD) BUNK’D (HD) Jessie Tony’s Jessie Lucky Girl Meets World (HD) Charlie (HD) Mid dle (HD) Charlie (HD) (HD) (HD) parents. (HD) socks. (HD) (HD) DSC 42 103 Alaskan Bush People (HD) Alaskan Bush People (HD) The Last Alaskans (N) (HD) Bering Sea Gold (N) (HD) The Last Alaskans (HD) Be ring Sea ESPN 26 35 NBA Countdown z{| (HD) NBA Basket ball: Cleve land Cava liers at Boston Celtics from TD Gar den (HD) NBA Basket ball: Dal las Mav er icks at Los An geles Clip pers (HD) ESPN2 27 39 SportsCenter (HD) 2017 Masters Golf Tourna ment: Par 3 Contest no~ (HD) Baseball Tonight (HD) SportsCenter (HD) Sports (HD) FOOD 40 109 Cooks vs. Cons (HD) Cooks vs. Cons (HD) Cooks vs. Cons (N) (HD) Cooks vs. Cons (HD) Cooks vs. Cons (HD) Cooks/Cons FOXN 37 90 The First 100 Days (N) (HD) The O’Reilly Fac tor (N) (HD) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) (HD) The O’Reilly Fac tor (HD) Tucker (HD) aaa FREE 20 131 (6:30) The Prince & Me (‘04, Comedy) Julia Stiles. A pre-med student from 10 Things I Hate About You (‘99, Comedy) Julia Stiles. Girl seeks The 700 Club (HD) A Cinderella Wis con sin discov ers that her new boyfriend is a prince. (HD) date for older sis ter. (HD) Story (‘04) (HD) FSS 31 42 MLB Baseball: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets from Citi Field z{| (HD) Post Game Post Game World Poker Tour no} (HD) MLB Game HALL 52 183 Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man The Mid dle: The The Mid dle (HD) The Mid dle: The The Mid dle (HD) Gold. Girl: Gold. Girl: The Gold. Girl Standing (HD) Standing (HD) Standing (HD) Standing (HD) Carpool (HD) Award (HD) Bring ing Up Baby Housekeeper Overcom ing fears. HGTV 39 112 Property Brothers (HD) Property Brothers (HD) Prop erty Broth ers (HD) Hunt ers (HD) Hunt ers (HD) Prop erty Broth ers (HD) Prop Bro (HD) HIST 45 110 Ameri can Pickers (HD) Ameri can Pickers (HD) Ameri can Pickers (N) (HD) (:03) Ameri can Pickers (HD) (:03) Ameri can Pickers (HD) Am. Picker ION 13 160 Law & Order: Think ing Makes It So Law & Order: Posi tive Shooter’s Law & Order: Kingmaker Un dercover Law & Order: Hind sight Falco’s Law & Order: In vad ers Man who Law & Order: Rob & kidnap. (HD) revenge for death of sis ter. (HD) of fi cer mur dered. (HD) bath room. (HD) sold fake DEA badges. (HD) Fame (HD) LIFE 50 145 Little Women: Atlanta: Spill the Tea Little Women: Atlanta: A Lit tle Little Women: Atlanta: Not So Little (:02) Bringing Up Ballers: Bring ing (:02) Little Women: Atlanta: Not So Lit tle Women: Juicy’s party. (HD) Extra: In It to Twin It (N) (HD) Surprises (N) (HD) Down the House (N) (HD) Little Surprises (HD) At lanta (HD) MSNBC 36 92 Hardball with Chris (N) (HD) All in with Chris Hayes (HD) The Rachel Maddow Show (N) Lawrence O’Donnell (HD) 11th Hour (HD) Hardball (HD) Maddow (HD) NICK 16 210 Hunter (N) Thunderman Thunderman Shakers (HD) Full House Full House Full House Full House Friends (HD) Friends (HD) Friends (HD) SPIKE 64 153 Book Eli (HD) Four Brothers (‘05, Action) aaa Mark Wahlberg. Mother mur dered. (HD) TIME: Kalief Browder (N) (HD) Four Brothers (‘05, Ac tion) Mark Wahlberg. (HD) ac SYFY 58 152 (6:30) G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (‘09, Ac tion) Channing Tatum. An elite, The Ma gi cians: The Rattening A The Ex panse: Here There Be The Leg end of Her cules (‘14, Ac tion) Kellan Lutz. clandes tine mil i tary unit bat tles a supervillain’s forces. (HD) hard journey. (N) (HD) Dragons Bobbie’s deci sion. (N) (HD) Son of Zeus fights for right ful king dom. TBS 24 156 Seinfeld (HD) Seinfeld: The Fire The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Frontal (N) Conan Keegan-Mi chael Key; “Peo ple Seinfeld: The (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) The ory (HD) (HD) of Earth.” (HD) Hamptons (HD) aac aa TCM 49 186 (6:00) One Is a Lonely Number (‘72, Death of a Scoun drel (‘56, Drama) George Sanders. A Czech (:15) Three Ring Circus (‘54, Comedy) Dean Mar tin. Two dis charged Queen of Outer Drama) Trish Van Devere. ref ugee rises to great wealth through fraud, be trayal and se duc tion. ser vice men join a cir cus and cause lots of trou ble. Space (‘58) TLC 43 157 My 600-lb Life (N) (HD) My 600-lb Life: Steven and Justin’s Story Part 2 Brothers in a weight loss pro gram. (N) (HD) My 600-lb Life Weight loss program. (HD) TNT 23 158 Bones: The Heiress in the Hill Ma jor Crimes: In ter sec tion Ma jor Crimes: Shock wave Part 1 Ma jor Crimes: Shock wave Part 1 Hawaii Five-0: Pono Kaulike Past Hawaii Five-0: Kid napped step child. (HD) Hit-and-run. (HD) Fight for con trol. (N) (HD) Fight for con trol. (HD) crimes. (HD) Kahania (HD) TRUTV 38 129 Jok ers (HD) Jok ers (HD) Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Talk Show (N) Upscale (HD) Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro TVLAND 55 161 A Griffith (HD) A Griffith (HD) A Griffith (HD) Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Nobod ies (N) Lopez (N) (HD) Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Queens (HD) aaa USA 25 132 NCIS: Lockdown Abby enters into a Ar ma ged don (‘98, Sci ence Fic tion) Bruce Willis. When NASA spots a killer as ter oid head ing to ward the NCIS: Los Angeles: Cit adel A DEA NCIS: Los hos tage sit u a tion. (HD) Earth, they train an un ruly crew of oil drillers to go into space and blow it away. (HD) agent’s partner is killed. (HD) Angeles (HD) WE 68 166 The Wedding Planner (‘01) aa The Wedding Planner (‘01, Ro mance) Jennifer Lopez. Wedding plan ner falls in love. The Wedding Planner (‘01, Romance) aa Jennifer Lopez. WGN 8 172 Troy (‘04, Action) Brad Pitt. When a prince steals a man’s wife, a war of epic pro portions be gins. (HD) Un der ground (N) (HD) Un der ground: White face (HD) Undergr. (HD) Azaria delivers amazing performance in ‘Brockmire’

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH sounds, “Talk Show the Game TV-MA). episodes of “Whose Line Is It Nancy Lenehan appear on Hank Azaria stars in the Show” makes an important, • Divide and conquer on Anyway?” (CW, r, TV-14), Joey “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS) * over-the-top character study even witty, point about the “Hap and Leonard: Mucho Mojo” Fatone (9 p.m.), Tamera Mow- Sigourney Weaver, Zosia “Brockmire” (10 p.m., IFC, TV- canned and predictable na- (10 p.m., Sundance, TV-MA). ry-Housley (9:30 p.m.) * Jeal- Mamet, Jon Favreau, Jon MA). He’s Jim Brockmire, an ture of talk show “conversa- ousy on “black-ish” (9:30 p.m., Lovett, Tommy Vietor and old-school Major League tion.” ABC, TV-PG) * Missing in Steve Martin are booked on Baseball announcer who CULT CHOICE Bangladesh on “Criminal “The Late Show With Stephen trades in folksy anecdotes and A swindler’s (George Sand- Minds: Beyond Borders” (10 Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * wears a signature plaid jacket. TONIGHT’S OTHER ers) secretary (Yvonne De p.m., CBS, TV-14) * Burgess’ Jimmy Fallon welcomes His career fizzles in 2007, after HIGHLIGHTS Carlo) recalls his life and sister vanishes on “Chicago Dwayne Johnson, Nicole he finds his wife cheating on • A search for reliable wit- death in the 1956 drama P. D.” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-14). Richie and Flo Rida on “The him and shares his rage dur- nesses on “Shots Fired” (8 p.m., “Death of a Scoundrel” (8 p.m., Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., ing a drunken on-air melt- Fox, TV-14). TCM), co-starring Sanders’ NBC) * Rashida Jones, An- down. • Angelo worries that Cook- ex-wife, Zsa Zsa Gabor. LATE NIGHT drew Rannells, Alan Der- Ten years later, Brockmire ie’s past may scuttle his cam- Michelle Rodriguez is showitz and Jonathan Mover has become a viral video leg- paign’s chances on “Empire” (9 booked on “The Daily Show visit “Late Night With Seth Mey- end. He knows nothing of it as p.m., Fox, TV-14). SERIES NOTES With Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., ers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * Demi he has fled the country and • A costume-themed wed- Under scrutiny on Comedy Central) * Keegan- Lovato, Charlie Hunnam and avoids the internet. ding on “Modern Family” (9 “Blindspot” (8 p.m., NBC, TV- Michael Key, Ana Gasteyer, Rupert Friend appear on “The Based pretty much only on p.m., ABC, TV-PG). 14) * Comic book conversa- Ken Hall, Alice Wetterlund, Late Late Show With James Cor- Jim’s viral infamy, Jules • Staff rivals bicker on tions on “The Goldbergs” (8 Luka Jones, Bjorn Gustafs- den” (12:35 a.m., CBS). (Amanda Peet) hires him to “Major Crimes” (9 p.m., TNT, p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Villains son, Michael Cassidy, Oscar announce games for her TV-14). escape incarceration on Nunez, Da’Vine Joy Ran- Copyright 2017 down-market minor league • Grace faces Mac’s new “Arrow” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) * dolph, Brian Huskey and United Feature Syndicate baseball team located in a lover on “Greenleaf” (10 p.m., JJ is tested on “Speechless” bleak Pennsylvania town. OWN, TV-14). (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Lost There, Jim must submit to the • Kirkman hopes to reset his in the desert on “Criminal indignities of a no-budget agenda on “Designated Survi- Minds” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * ACE PARKER TIRES booth run by Charles (Tyrel vor” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). A suspect turns to blackmail Visit aceparkertires.com to receive Jackson Williams), a web-sav- • Cato takes a chance on on “Law and Order: SVU” (9 vy intern. “Underground” (10 p.m., WGN, p.m., NBC, TV-14) * On two 10% OFF on Tires and Parts Azaria’s amazing performance remains the show’s for your next visit. strength and possible limita- Building Wealth for Over a Century tion. Brockmire sounds very COME SEE THE much like a take on Vince Scully that Azaria might do HOMETOWN on “The Simpsons.” He never BOYS leaves his voice and “performance” behind. Jules seems 930 N. LAFAYETTE DR., SUMTER entirely too young, beautiful L. Travis McIntosh, AAMS Charles V. Noyes, II R. Kirk McLeod, III Senior Vice President Vice President Financial Advisor and charming for the crusty 803-775-1277 relic Brockmire. But in the 690 Bultman Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 774-2700 BBTScottStringfellow.com [email protected] logic of a sitcom, they bond SERVING SUMTER & THE SURROUNDING AREAS BB&T Scott & Stringfellow is a division of BB&T Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. BB&T Securities, LLC, is a wholly owned nonbank subsidiary of BB&T Corporation. and then some. Securities and insurance products or annuities sold, offered or recommended are not a deposit, not FDIC insured, not guaranteed by a bank, not insured by any federal FOR OVER 34 YEARS! Arriving at the beginning of government agency and may lose value. a new baseball season, “Brockmire” offers a caustic, obscene bookend to “Pitch,” Fox’s reverent take on Ameri- AGES ANTIQUES ca’s pastime. The truth about baseball probably lies some- Stop in to see where between these two ex- tremes. Both shows are enjoy- our variety able in their own special way. of old and new • “Talk Show the Game Show” (10 p.m., truTV, TV-14) offers Furniture, an amusing media hybrid. Three celebrity guests sit Accessories down with host Guy Branum (“The Mindy Project”) and and Gifts chat about their lives and lat- Our children’s success starts with our teachers; which is why we’re est projects. But they must do Tuesday-Thursday 11-5 the only plumbing contractor to offer teacher discounts all year. so in three-minute dollops, Fri 11-3 with their stories judged by Just another reason why Hill Plumbing is... studio panelists Karen Kilgar- COME BY ANYTIME #1 in the #2 BUSINESS! iff and Casey Schreiner. THE ANTIQUES FLAG Guests also receive points for things like names dropped IS OUT Hill Plumbing and charities plugged. 462B GUIGNARD DRIVE & electric company, inc. CORNER OF GUIGNARD & ADAMS The scoring and judging are Residential and Family Owned & ridiculously arbitrary and Commercial Operated Since 1925 purposefully so. As silly as it 803.968.3308 438 North Main Street • Sumter, South Carolina • 803-773-6689 C4 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM

Call Rhonda Barrick at: (803) 774-1264 | E-mail: [email protected] Chicken dish is easily made for a large group BY KATIE WORKMAN The Associated Press

Passover comes in the spring, but there is often still a chill in the evening air as families and friends gather in their homes for Seder dinners. A richly flavored and warming meal is still wel- come at this time of year. Tender chicken thighs can sit for an extra bit of time in the oven without drying out, which is handy for a meal that often can't be timed precisely. A sauce dense with onions, lemon and olives also keeps the meat moist and hits nice notes of savory, sweet, tart and salty. A bit of hot sauce keeps it lively. If you have a huge pan you can double the recipe, or just make two pans' worth for a bigger group. You could serve this right from the pan, or move the cooked chicken to a plate for a moment, transfer the onions and olives and all of the wonderful sauce to a shallow serving platter, and then place the chicken back on top. Serve with a big bowl of mashed potatoes, or maybe even polenta, depending on your tradition.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH about 5 minutes per side, and then transfer them to a paper- ONIONS AND GREEN towel-lined surface. Do this in OLIVES batches if necessary. Serves 4 to 6 Pour off all but 2 tablespoons Start to finish: 1 hour 40 minutes of the fat left in the pan, reduce 3 pounds chicken thighs (about 6 the heat to medium low, and add to 8) the onions. Cook, stirring fre- 1 teaspoon kosher salt quently, for about 20 minutes 1 teaspoon cumin until they are very soft and 1 teaspoon paprika browned, but do not allow them 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black to get too dark; adjust the heat as pepper necessary. You can add a table- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice spoon of water from time to time 2 tablespoons olive oil if they appear to be getting too 4 large yellow onions, halved and brown. thinly sliced Stir in the broth, olives, hot 1 cup chicken broth sauce and lemon wedges. Return 1 cup pitted green olives, halved all of the chicken to the pan, skin 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as side up, nestling the pieces into Sriracha the sauce. Cover the pan, place in 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges the oven, and bake for about 30 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley minutes. Remove the lid and bake Preheat the oven to 400 F. Pat for another 15 minutes, until the the chicken dry. Combine the salt, chicken is cooked and tender and cumin, paprika, pepper and all- the skin is crisped. spice. Rub the spice mixture even- Sprinkle with the parsley before ly onto the thighs, on both sides. serving. Heat the oil in a very large, Nutrition information per serving: 439 calories; 242 calories from fat; 27 g fat (4 g deep, ovenproof skillet over medi- saturated; 0 g trans fats); 114 mg choles- um-high heat. Add the chicken terol; 1577 mg sodium; 22 g carbohydrate; thighs and brown on both sides, 4 g fiber; 7 g sugar; 27 g protein. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chicken Thighs with Onions and Green Olives Mustard, dry sherry inspire In theGreat Mood Food for! adult-friendly chicken tenders

BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN means lots of texture and The Associated Press crunch without an overly heavy coating. e Chicken Wing e of th ! The secret to this adult- Spraying the tenders with om Eat In or Take Out friendly chicken tender recipe an oil mister combined with H is a few hours in a simple low- high oven heat work together cal marinade made of sherry to create a crispy crust — not TUESDAY NIGHT WING SPECIAL Dine-In Only • 6:30-9:00 pm and Dijon mustard, which ten- quite fried, but pretty darned derizes the chicken and then close. 775-6538 serves as the glue for panko Both the adults and the kid- 1961-B McCrays Mill Rd. bread crumbs. Using panko dos will be thrilled. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm

DIJON AND SHERRY OVEN the bag, coating well with the Sumter’s Oldest mustard mixture. Let marinate FULL SERVICE CHICKEN TENDERS in the refrigerator for 1-8 hours. Start to finish: 35 minutes, plus Once ready to bake, heat the Soda Fountain! marinating time oven to 400 degrees F. Fit a bak- EST. 1935 | 81 YEARS STRONG Wednesday Servings: 4 ing rack on a large baking sheet. Sumter Cut Rate 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (Cover the baking sheet with foil 55¢ Buff alo Wings 1/4 cup dry sherry (or other to catch drips and make clean- Soda Fountain fortified wine, such as Marsala up easier.) Lightly spray the bak- 32 S. Main St. Sumter 773-8432773 8432 807 Broad St., Sumter • (803) 774-7780 or Madeira or Port) ing rack with olive oil to keep ext. 3 482 W. Boyce St., Manning • (803) 825-0010 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, chicken from sticking. Place the or dried herbes de provence, bread crumbs on a plate, and or dried tarragon use a fork to remove chicken 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt tenders from the marinade and 1/4 teaspoon ground black toss in crumbs to coat on all pepper sides. Place the breaded chicken Advertise Your 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless tenders on the baking rack on Restaurant Here chicken breast tenders, or the baking sheet, and spray the Dinner boneless skinless chicken top of the chicken lightly with 10% OFF with this coupon breast cut into strips about the olive oil mister. Bake the Expires 4.30.17 one inch wide and three chicken until cooked through to MondayM d - SaturdaySt d 10:3010 30 AM - 9:009 00 PM • Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM inches long 160 degrees, about 20-25 min- 803-773-5456 Like us on Facebook! 1 cup panko bread crumbs utes. Serve. 438 Broad Street • Sumter, SC olive oil in a spray mister (or Cooks note: Add 1 tablespoon nonstick spray) of honey to the marinade for For information about advertising, Place the mustard, sherry, honey-mustard tenders. herbs, salt and pepper in a large Nutrition information per serving: 289 contact Mary at resealable plastic bag, and mix calories; 20 calories from fat; 2 g fat (0 g (803) 774-1263 or the contents by squishing the saturated; 0 g trans fats); 97 mg choles- terol; 840 mg sodium; 19 g carbohy- [email protected] bag a little. Add the chicken to drate; 1 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 41 g protein.