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SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 Attitudes about asking for, giving THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 75 CENTS help beginning to change A4 $5K offered for info in killing a gunshot wound. have been working to locate a weighs about 160 pounds and Columbia man found dead in Sumter That intersec- Sumter man with whom he has brown hair and brown tion behind the was last seen while they were eyes. near railroad tracks in mid-February railroad tracks is driving Bostic’s car in Colum- Anyone with information in the back of a bia. about Bostic’s killing or Sim- BY KAYLA ROBINS dead near Cooks and South neighborhood off Officers think Matthew mons’ whereabouts is asked to [email protected] streets about 1:15 p.m. on Sat- SIMMONS the intersection of Tyrell Simmons, 27, has infor- call the Sumter Police Depart- urday, Feb. 16, after the McCrays Mill mation that could help in the ment at (803) 436-2700 or Crime Two months after the body 29-year-old’s family had re- Road and South case, McGirt said. He is also Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. of a Columbia man was found ported him missing earlier Guignard Drive. wanted on a first-degree as- Tips can also be submitted down an embankment from that week, according to Tonyia Police are hopeful a reward sault and battery charge in an to Crime Stoppers by logging railroad tracks in Sumter, a McGirt, public information of- will encourage anyone with unrelated case in the City of onto www.P3tips.com and $5,000 reward is being offered ficer for the Sumter Police De- knowledge of this incident to Sumter. clicking on the “Submit a New for information that can help partment. The Sumter County come forward and help bring According to Bostic’s family, Tip” tab or by downloading arrest the person responsible. Coroner’s Office confirmed an some solace to the family. the two men were friends. the new P3 Tips app for Apple Raphel H. Bostic was found autopsy determined he died of Since Bostic’s death, police Simmons is 5 feet 9 inches, and Android devices. Gun shop burglar gets Piecing history together 7 years in 2016 case Columbia co-defendant pleaded guilty in robbery of firearms from Tony’s BY KAYLA ROBINS [email protected]

A Columbia man was sen- tenced to seven years in feder- al prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a Broad Street gun shop in Cherryvale in 2016. Cedrick K. Reddick, 26, took a plea for conspiracy to steal firearms from a federal fire- arms licensee and to being a felon in possession of a fire- arm, according to U.S. Attor- ney Sherri A. Lydon in a news release Thursday. Evidence presented to the court showed Reddick and a co-defendant burglarized the store and stole about 75 hand- guns. Previous reports in The Sumter Item show the store was Tony’s Gun Shop at 4308 Broad St. and that by the time deputies arrived on scene four PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM minutes after the alarm Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jack Folley, right, and George Patton “Pat” Waters look at historical artifacts from Fol- sounded, the two had gained ley’s collection of his uncle’s World War II relics. entry by taking the lock off the front door, smashed dis- play cases and fled out the New World War II artifacts at Patton Hall donated with help from front door with bags of weap- ons. Patton’s grandson by Sumter native showcase uncle’s collection It was estimated at the time the stolen firearms were BY BRUCE MILLS across France and Germany at worth a total of about $20,000. [email protected] the end of World War II. The same gun store had been burglarized and robbed Folley and Waters are now in July 2012 when at least two hanks in part to a local friends and live four miles apart men backed a pickup truck to in the Mt. Pleasant area of the door and made off with high school’s recent 50th Charleston County. Given their stolen weapons. class reunion, a part of heritage, they naturally share a The investigation revealed T similarities between the 2016 World War II and U.S. Army common interest in World War II burglary and others of liquor history has been preserved in history. stores in several counties, in- Several years ago, Folley’s Sumter. cluding two in Sumter from George Patton “Pat” Waters, grand- “Uncle John” gave him a box of May 2016, according to Lydon’s Retired U.S. Air Force Col. son of U.S. Army Gen. George S. office. Law enforcement from war artifacts, which the Sumter Jack Folley and George Patton Patton Jr., touches The Charlotte native started going through a Richland County identified Observer’s June 6, 1944, edition Reddick as a suspect after a “Pat” Waters, grandson of U.S. year ago. featuring the invasion of Norman- DNA match linked him to a Army Gen. George S. Patton Jr., He said he spent a few days dy. The ring on his pinky finger was burglary of one of the liquor who successfully commanded looking through the collection, stores. A search warrant at his the Third Army to the end of once worn by his grandfather. apartment also revealed a and the more he looked, the 9mm handgun that had been World War II, spoke Wednesday but they’re linked in history. Fol- more “wowed” he was by it, stolen during the Tony’s Gun at U.S. Army Central headquar- ley’s uncle, John Williford, was a and the more nervous he be- Shop burglary. ters on Shaw Air Force Base, member of the Army’s 35th In- came. Both Reddick and his co-de- which is called Patton Hall. fantry Division in the war, which “I thought, ‘What are we fendant, Jonathan Thompson, Folley and Waters did not were charged federally with was assigned to Patton’s Third the gun store theft. Thompson serve together in the military, Army during its historic push SEE HISTORY, PAGE A6

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PROVIDED BY PRISMA lind noticed I had lost weight HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL and was concerned about me. Two Prisma Health Tuom- We talked about my diagno- ey Hospital Oncology team sis. I hadn’t been eating and members recently received didn’t have an appetite. She the DAISY Award for out- asked me when my next ap- standing care. Claudia Har- pointment was; she went with vin and Rosalind Boone made me to the doctor to help me a lasting impression on pa- understand the diagnosis and tients, families and fellow the treatment plan. She was PHOTO PROVIDED team members with their with me every step of the way State Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter, congratulates Dr. Leroy Staggers on April 12 on the stage of the Neal- care and compassion. These and never left me. She pur- Jones Auditorium of Morris College. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of Morris College celebrated caregivers con- chased supplies the new leadership of the college with the official Presidential Investiture of Dr. Staggers as the college’s sistently demon- for me while I 10th president. The purpose was given by co-chairman of the Presidential Investiture Committee, Elder J. strate excellence was in the hospi- Elbert Williams, followed by the invocation by Dr. Jamey O. Graham, vice president-at-large of the Baptist and are recog- tal to help me Education and Missionary Convention of South Carolina Inc. State Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, D-Sumter, nized as role feel more com- spoke first followed by Sumter County Councilman James T. McCain, who announced the proclamation models in the fortable. naming April 12, 2019, Dr. Leroy Staggers Day by Sumter County Council. His long-time friend Dr. Henry N. nursing commu- If it wasn’t for Tisdale, president of Claflin University, offered words of encouragement. The Presidential Charge was given nity. A family HARVIN BOONE Rosalind, I by president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, Dr. Michael Lomax. Upon receiving his robe, me- member praised wouldn’t have the two nurses had the support I dallion and mace, Staggers said, “My vision for Morris College is to build onto the great achievements of Dr. who went above and beyond needed to get through a diffi- Richardson. I had the blessing and good fortune to sit under Dr. Richardson as dean for 17 years.” The late to assist with their mother’s cult time. Now, after a year of Dr. Luns C. Richardson served as president of Morris for 43 years. He went on to say, “I ask for God’s guid- care. Claudia Harvin took being cancer free, I can cele- ance, I pray for courage, and I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” care of her the last night she brate! To this day, she still fol- was in the hospital. lows up with me when I see “We were packed in my her. Thank you, Rosalind, for mom’s room as my mother being a wonderful nurse and was dying. Claudia knew that going above and beyond the Author of books on grief to speak at my mother was a Christian, call of duty.” and she calmed us all by her These two nurses will be presence, her ability to con- honored in the DAISY alcove Crosswell Baptist Church on May 4 trol my mom’s comfort level, next to Patient Registration and when she asked if she in the Tuomey lobby with a BY DANNY KELLY Sage for several reasons. could pray for my mom at her photo and the nomination [email protected] “It’s her honesty,” Sage said. “She was death,” a family member narrative posted for the next being honest about losing her husband and wrote. “She took her last vi- quarter. If you’ve lost a loved one recently and father within months (and) about how it tals and conversed with us The DAISY Foundation aren’t sure how to cope, you may want to con- made her feel. There’s a dilemma when you like she knew exactly what to was formed in 1999 by the sider attending a speaking engagement host- lose someone; it makes people uncomfortable say and do. I couldn’t imagine family of J. Patrick Barnes ed by Amedisys Hospice and Crosswell Bap- when you’re hurting. She didn’t apologize anyone else being there and who died at age 33 of compli- tist Church at 604 Mathis St. in Sumter. about how she felt.” treating her and us like she cations of Idiopathic Throm- The event will take place in the fellowship Sage was also impressed with did. I am so grateful that she bocytopenic Purpura, an au- hall of the church on Saturday, May 4, from how moving the book was. was my mom’s last nurse.” to-immune disease. Touched noon to 2 p.m. and will feature guest speaker “It will empower you to keep Rosalind Boone’s nomina- by the care and compassion Julie Yarbrough from Texas, author of “Be- living and still miss your loved tion letter came from a fellow of the nurses who took care yond the Broken Heart,” “Secure in the one,” she said. “I encourage peo- team member, someone who of him, his family developed Storm,” “Inside the Broken Heart” and “A ple to come and listen to what praised Rosalind for the com- the DAISY recognition pro- Journey Through Grief.” she has to say.” passion that she always com- gram to honor and celebrate Yarbrough will share her own experiences YARBROUGH Sage and Yarbrough have a bines with action. direct care nurses, nursing with death and grief, as well as discuss topics special message for those who “In December 2017, I was faculty and nursing students that include disappointment, finding the good are dealing with loss and don’t know where diagnosed with kidney can- and to honor the super-hu- in life, turning grief into joy and financial to turn. cer,” she wrote. “I immediate- man work nurses do for pa- planning. She will answer questions after her “Julie and I want people to know they are ly heard the word ‘death.’ As tients and families every presentation, and a reception will follow. not alone,” Sage said. “I would love for people I was working one day, Rosa- day. “We have a grief support group twice a to know that it’s OK to grieve and not be year,” Amedysis Hospice Bereavement Coor- made to feel that something is wrong with a dinator Debbie Sage said. “We started using person who does.” Poll of the week her book (“Beyond the Broken Heart”), and I For more information about the event, call emailed her and asked her to come speak, Amedysis Hospice at (803) 774-4036. To learn This week’s question: How many area festivals or downtown events do and she said yes.” more about Yarbrough and her books, visit you plan to go to this spring? “Beyond the Broken Heart” stood out to www.beyondthebrokenheart.com. Answers combined from our poll on www.theitem.com.

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CCTC donates 3-D printer to elementary school’s STEM lab Initiative started by Sumter Chamber created partnership between schools in local district SUBMITTED how the new 3-D printer works. Department Chair- Central Carolina Techni- man for Engineering Design cal College recently donated Technology David Tuders a new 3-D printer to Alice and Engineering Design Drive Elementary School’s Technology student Keenan STEM (science, technology, Miller unboxed and assem- engineering and math) lab bled the printer. as part of Partners in Edu- Miller, who is currently cation between the two teaching an eight-week Au- schools. toCAD class at ADM, will The Partners in Educa- graduate in May with an ABOVE: Alice Drive Elementary tion initiative was started Associate Degree in Engi- School teacher Lisa Jackson’s by the Greater Sumter neering Design Technology fourth-grade class visited Kristi Chamber of Commerce and and start working at CCTC Waldron’s STEM classroom lab to Sumter School District with as an adjunct instructor in see how the new 3-D printer from a goal of partnering busi- the same program. Tuders Central Carolina Technical College nesses and organizations and Miller are planning an works. with one or more of the 26 abbreviated four-week Au- schools in Sumter County. toCAD course to teach stu- LEFT: CCTC donated a new 3-D CCTC is an official Part- dents at ADE. printer to Alice Drive Elementary ner in Education with For more information re- School’s STEM lab on April 8 as ADES and Alice Drive Mid- garding CCTC’s Engineer- part of Partners in Education. dle School. ing Design Technology pro- ADE teacher Lisa Jack- gram, visit cctech.edu/pro- PHOTOS PROVIDED son’s fourth-grade class vis- gram-of-study/engineering- ited the STEM lab to see design-technology-engd/. Lee district’s Parent Advisory Council hosts 1st job fair SUBMITTED objective we have for our stu- care for their child positively is intended to provoke reflec- As a special treat, opening re- dents.” impacts the education of the tion on how a holistic ap- marks in the form of the spo- BISHOPVILLE — Lee Career and Technology student.” proach at education or nearly ken word will be presented County School District’s Par- Center programs include ag- Those options could in- anything in life yields posi- by LCSD Superintendent Dr. ent Advisory Council will riculture, automotive tech- clude Crown Health Care tive outcomes. Wanda Andrews. host its inaugural job fair on nology, building construc- Laundry of Bishopville, Con- The entire community is Work must be original, pos- Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. tion, business education, cos- tinental Tire the Americas of encouraged to participate, itive and tie into the theme. to noon at Lee Central Middle metology, early childhood ed- Sumter, Sonoco of Hartsville fulfilling a pledge of Title I — Memorization is encouraged School, 41 Charlenes Lane. ucation/teacher cadets, engi- and Weylchem of Elgin, to engage parents/families, but not necessary. Partici- Lugoff Ford of Elgin, Lee neering/mechatronics, foods which were all invited. communities and schools to pants may read only one County School District, Coca- and nutrition, health science, For additional information work together for the educa- piece of their work of three Cola Bottling Co., Kentucky marketing and welding tech- about how you can partici- tion and equipping of stu- minutes or less. 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Consolation Health Services LLC of Cam- tively seeking qualified em- cil will host its first-ever Spo- compete in the coffee house/ prizes will also be given away. den and others will be on ployees with the necessary ken Word Competition at 6 café-like experience. Work will be judged on cre- hand to offer employment op- soft skills,” CATE Director p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Lee LCHS’ cafeteria will be ativity, expression, under- portunities. Tonya Porter said. “Students Central High School, 1800 Wi- transformed into a hip, new standing and stage presence. In what is sometimes re- will be given an opportunity sacky Highway. spot for poets, neo-soul, rap Email your recitation/read- ferred to as a reverse job fair, to showcase their talents in a The theme, “Food for enthusiasts and various ora- ing to [email protected] Lee County’s Career and professional environment. In Thought: Mind, Body, Soul” tors to share their thoughts. by April 30 for approval. 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BY P. SOLOMON BANDA team, but then tragedy struck again Associated Press in 2006 when it responded to a shoot- ing at Platte Canyon High School in LITTLETON, Colo. — The first the town of Bailey, southwest of Den- SWAT team members to see the hor- ver. A man entered the school, took ror in the Columbine High School li- several female students hostage and brary had to step around bodies and sexually assaulted them, then fatally ignore a wounded student’s plea for shot one student and himself as help as they searched for shooters SWAT officers moved in. they didn’t know had already died by After that, there was another exo- their own hands. dus from the SWAT team, with eight As member Grant Whitus put it, of- of the 12 sheriff’s department mem- ficers carried something home with bers leaving — including Whitus — them that day, a level of trauma and over the next three years. a sense of futility that stayed with Also with the team that day was Al them for years and may have contrib- Joyce, a post-Columbine recruit who uted to the team’s demise. volunteered 500 hours in a year as a “It was just beyond anything I’d reserve officer to get hired with the ever thought I’d see in my career,” he Golden Police Department west of said of the 1999 shooting that left 12 Denver. students and a teacher dead and re- Joyce was part of the team that mains locked in the nation’s memory. stormed the classroom and saw the “So many children were dead.” aftermath of the shooting. It wasn’t Amid the emotional toll of what it long before the nightmares began, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS experienced, the Jefferson County and he started drinking heavily to Grant Whitus poses for a portrait at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Whitus’ mar- Regional SWAT team began to fall avoid them. He ended up leaving the riage fell apart a year after he led his SWAT team into Columbine High School’s library, apart. By 2002, only three members SWAT team, divorcing his wife and where he was the first to find the dead children’s bodies. of the 10-person team remained. The withdrawing from the world. others were reassigned or left the de- “I wanted to just shut down, turn partment. off,” he said. “It didn’t work out so sheer body count as a fourth ingredi- “group sit-downs” after traumatic On the 20th anniversary of Colum- well.” ent — that’s going to produce a per- events, along with working with bine, the effects of trauma and tur- By 2013, he was out of law enforce- fect storm of demoralization, anger mental health providers to identify moil experienced by law enforcement ment and homeless. He moved back and despair,” Laurence Miller, a clin- officers at risk. authorities who respond to school to his parents’ home in Maine. He’s ical forensic and police psychologist Bahamonde said there’s a “blank shootings are still largely unknown. now in therapy and works a low- in Boca Raton, Florida, said. check” for officers to get the services Experts say agencies are reluctant to stress job as a cashier. Beyond post-traumatic stress, sec- they need. “We’re not going to sweep let researchers interview officers and Current Jefferson County Regional ond-guessing about a department’s it under the rug,” he said. dredge up potentially painful memo- SWAT leadership declined to com- response and other factors can cause ries. ment for this article. But Sgt. Sean turmoil within law enforcement MOVING FORWARD Many officers also view seeking Joselyn, who was recruited by agencies. Whitus now lives in Lake Havasu psychiatric help as a sign of weak- Whitus and was a member of the After the Marjory Stoneman Doug- City, Arizona, but still works to pre- ness — particularly in elite units like team at Platte Canyon, said attitudes las High School shooting that left 17 vent school shootings through a busi- SWAT — and see their own mental had been changing because of Col- dead in February 2018, Florida’s gov- ness that places armed security health as secondary when civilians umbine. The team had “check-in” ernor removed Broward County guards in private schools. He also op- are affected by school shootings and meetings in the months after, but he Sheriff Scott Israel for his alleged erates a security company for mari- other grave loss. doesn’t recall members talking about failure to properly train his deputies juana businesses. “That’s what they signed up for, how they felt and doesn’t know why on how to respond to active shooters, He said he’d like to see all officers right? To deal with this violence and so many left. tactics changed because of Colum- exposed to traumatic situations un- see these violent outcomes,” said Several years later, Joselyn rose to bine. Five of the department’s top dergo mandatory counseling, which labor attorney Eric Brown, who han- team leader until he was reassigned command staff resigned, some citing would give those who need it a dles cases for Newtown, Connecticut, in 2017. He said he encourages open- Israel’s removal. Israel is appealing chance to get therapy without stig- police officers. “So there’s not a lot ness and trains officers to consider his removal to the Florida Supreme ma, since everybody would be re- of empathy for them when they show post-traumatic stress an injury that Court. quired to participate. the signs of PTSD or other mentally needs to be treated. Six members of the Broward Coun- That might help prevent future disabling side effects.” “I think it’s bigger than what we ty SWAT team also left within a year, SWAT teams from falling apart like But attitudes are starting to realize,” Joselyn said. including its two top commanders, his did — twice. change. A group of global law en- and many were reassigned within the Meanwhile, researchers say a new forcement administrators recently PROPER PROCEDURES team, according to documents re- generation of police officers is rising began work on a set of uniform Part of the issue, experts say, is leased under an Associated Press to leadership positions, which is guidelines for psychological care for that mental health services and re- public records request. starting to change attitudes toward SWAT teams and other officers who sources available to officers after After the 2012 Sandy Hook Elemen- mental health. respond to the worst of the worst traumatic events like school shoot- tary School shooting where 20 chil- Organizations such as Blue carnage. ings vary widely from police agency dren and six adults died, more than a H.E.L.P., which tracks police officer State legislatures also are taking to police agency across the U.S. dozen police officers took time off, suicide, have started to advocate for note, with four states, including Colo- Most provide stress debriefings im- and one was too traumatized to re- better mental health care for officers. rado, recently passing laws to extend mediately after mass shootings. But turn to work. One of the group’s board members is workers’ compensation for mental researcher Michele Galietta, an asso- That Newtown, Connecticut, offi- a high-ranking member of the Inter- health to police officers and other ciate psychology professor at John cer, Tom Bean, was diagnosed with national Association of Chiefs of Po- first responders. Jay College of Criminal Justice, said post-traumatic stress disorder, and lice. those meetings should instead take the department agreed to pay him Since 2017, four states — Colorado, CRACKING place months later to see how an offi- $380,000 after the police union and Texas, Vermont, South Carolina — After the Columbine shooting, Jef- cer is doing after returning to a nor- Brown, the labor attorney, took the have passed laws to extend workers’ ferson County Regional SWAT team mal routine. Studies show getting case to arbitration. compensation to first responders for members went through a group de- back to a normal routine after a trau- Brown said all the officers experi- mental health issues such as PTSD, briefing and were offered depart- matic event helps with overcoming enced post-traumatic stress, but the according to the National Council of ment-paid therapy. But due to the the potential for lasting effects, she department lacked proper proce- State Legislatures. Another five stigma attached, therapy wasn’t an said. dures for dealing with it, especially states — Alabama, New Hampshire, accepted option, said Whitus, who Meanwhile, the International Asso- with providing paid time off. Minnesota, Connecticut and Florida added some officers would ask him, ciation of Chiefs of Police said in “There was no process in place — have legislation pending this year. “What’s it going to take before you March it is in the early stages of de- from a legal point of view or even About a dozen more considered and crack?” veloping policies for police depart- from sort of a system’s point of view rejected similar measures. “My response is, ‘I will never ments for providing psychological within the department of dealing But barriers remain, including a crack. No matter what happens, no care following “critical incidents.” A with it,” Brown said. “Those officers culture within some SWAT teams matter what I see, no matter what I voluntary accreditation organization, who responded to that call should that makes it taboo for members to do, I will never crack,’” Whitus said the Commission on Accreditation for have immediately been put out on talk to outsiders or even each other of his attitude at the time. He Law Enforcement Agencies, offers a leave to get immediate aid to deal when they’re struggling. It’s a cul- thought seeing a therapist “would standard for employee assistance with the aftereffects of what they ture that Whitus admits he once con- have been my own weakness.” programs that include peer-to-peer saw.” tributed to. Whitus stayed on the team, but he counseling and confidential therapy. Newtown Police Department Lt. “If they told me, I’d be like, ‘What’s didn’t escape unscathed — he was di- School shootings can be particular- Aaron Bahamonde said mental wrong with you? You’re a SWAT vorced within a year as he dove into ly hard to cope with. health care policies and practices guy,’” he said. “So I’m part of the rebuilding the team and changing “The more severe the violence, the were in place at the time of the problem.” how the department responds to ac- more innocent the victim and the shooting, and they were boosted af- Associated Press writer Dave Collins tive shooter situations. more the officers feel that they were terward. They include making coun- in Hartford, Connecticut, contributed He rose to become head of the helpless to respond — and maybe just selors available for officers and for to this report.

Asylum seekers who show credible fear not eligible for bond

PHOENIX (AP) — Detained It’s Barr’s first immigra- American Immigration Law- There were a total of 161,000 under all of President Barack asylum seekers who have tion-related decision since yers Association. Chen said asylum applications filed in Obama’s tenure and nine dur- shown they have a credible taking office. The American that about 90 percent of asy- the last fiscal year and 46,000 ing George W. Bush’s. fear of returning to their Civil Liberties Union said late lum seekers pass their credi- in the first quarter of 2019, ac- “This has been a really un- country will no longer be able Tuesday that the plan was un- ble fear interview, the first cording to the Executive Of- precedented use of power to to ask a judge to grant them constitutional and that it step in seeking asylum. fice for Immigration Review, influence the immigration bond. planned on suing. The decision doesn’t affect which oversees immigration system,” Pierce said. U.S. Attorney General Wil- Typically, an asylum seeker asylum-seeking families be- courts. liam Barr decided Tuesday who crosses between ports of cause they generally can’t be Sarah Pierce, policy analyst that asylum seekers who clear entry would have the right to held for longer than 20 days. It for the Migration Policy Insti- a “credible fear” interview ask a judge to grant him or also doesn’t apply to unac- tute, said the number of deci- and are facing removal don’t her bond for release. Under companied minors. sions by immigration judges have the right to be released the new ruling, the person Barr’s ruling takes effect in that the administration of on bond by an immigration will have to wait in detention 90 days and comes amid a President Donald Trump has court judge while their cases until their case is adjudicated. frustrating time for the ad- referred to itself for review is EVERY DAY are pending. The attorney “There will be many, many ministration as the number of unprecedented. The adminis- general has the authority to people who are not gonna border crossers has skyrock- tration — under both Barr overturn prior rulings made even have the opportunity to eted. Most of them are fami- and former Attorney General by immigration courts, which apply for release now,” said lies from Central America Jeff Sessions — has reviewed fall under the Justice Depart- Gregory Chen, director of who are fleeing violence and a total of 10 immigration rul- ment. government relations for the poverty. Many seek asylum. ings. That’s compared to four THE SUMTER ITEM NATION THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 | A5

Fla. man who tossed daughter off bridge Mainstream retailers embrace found guilty of murder

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A Florida jury on Tuesday marijuana’s less-taboo cousin found a man guilty of first-de- gree murder for dropping his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge NEW YORK (AP) — It’s showing up hurdles are still hard to navigate and energy. I get more done. I am in less four years ago, despite argu- in everything from skin creams to bath companies should take it slow. pain. I am more active.” ments from his attorneys that balms to dog treats — an elixir that can Indeed, some are doing just that. CBD is operating within a patchwork he was insane and thought his supposedly reduce anxiety and help you Walmart says it doesn’t have plans to of regulations that vary by cities and actions would actually save her. sleep. carry CBD-infused products at this time states. In New York City, regulators are He was automatically sen- The ingredient? CBD, or cannabidiol, ,and Target, which in 2017 sold hemp prohibiting outlets to sell CBD-infused tenced to life in prison. a compound derived from hemp and extract products on its website but then food and beverages, threatening them Jurors in Clearwater, Flori- marijuana that doesn’t cause a high. quickly yanked them, said it’s monitor- with fines. Other states like Ohio and da, deliberated for about seven Mainstream retailers are taking ad- ing the situation. California are taking similar action. hours over two days before con- vantage of a sudden boom in the indus- Meanwhile, online behemoth Amazon Maine’s governor, on the other hand, victing John Jonchuck, whom try even as CBD’s health benefits re- is staying clear of the stuff. Spokes- signed an emergency bill in late March prosecutors portrayed as a main murky amid a patchwork of state woman Cecilia Fan says the company allowing CBD in food products after vengeful man who planned to and local laws. And the flood of prod- prohibits the sale of products that con- state inspectors warned stores to pull kill his daughter to keep her ucts is only testing how federal regula- tain CBD and will remove them from its them from shelves earlier in the year. away from her mother and tors can police it. site if it sees them. The farm bill, passed late last year, grandmother. Retail sales of CBD consumer prod- CBD’s ubiquity persists despite very gave states and the U.S. Department of The Tampa Bay Times re- ucts in 2018 were estimated to reach as little evidence for all the health claims Agriculture authority to regulate indus- ported that no one from Jon- much as $2 billion, according to Cowen the industry touts. If you believe in the trial hemp, a type of cannabis that is chuck’s family was in the & Co. By 2025, that figure could hit $16 hype, CBD treats pain, reduces anxiety high in CBD. That opened the door to courtroom when the verdict billion in retail sales, the investment and helps you sleep and keeps you fo- hemp-derived CBD products. was announced. And no friends firm predicts. cused. But most claims are based on But the farm bill gave the FDA au- or relatives spoke on behalf of Domestic diva Martha Stewart is studies in rats, mice or in test tubes. thority over the food supply, and the Phoebe or her father before the working with Canada’s Canopy Growth Human research has been done but on agency recently warned that it’s illegal sentencing. Jonchuck, who was Corp. to develop new CBD products. small numbers of people. to add CBD or THC — the compound stoic when the verdict was Simon Property Group, the nation’s Only drugs that have been reviewed that gives marijuana its high — to read, hugged his attorneys and largest mall owner, has hooked up with by the U.S. Food and Drug Administra- human or animal food and beverages said, “Yes, your honor,” when a cannabis goods maker to open rough- tion as safe and effective can make and transport it over state lines. Dietary asked if he understood that the ly 100 kiosks at its U.S. malls by mid- claims that they treat or prevent diseas- supplements using CBD are also illegal. verdict carries an automatic summer. es or medical conditions. Many CBD Bigger players like CVS and Wal- life sentence. He was then fin- Authentic Brands Group is planning producers try to get around that by greens are sticking with skin creams gerprinted and taken out of the to sell CBD foot creams, oils and soaps using vague language about general and lotions where the FDA hasn’t spe- courtroom by bailiffs. under the Nine West brand starting this health and well-being. cifically expressed concern. Others Jonchuck’s lawyers had fall. And CVS Health is beginning to sell That seems to be good enough for at are “rolling the dice” and selling CBD- asked the judge to delay sen- CBD-infused creams, sprays, lotions least some shoppers eager to calm their infused drinks and supplements any- tencing for a week because and salves at more than 800 stores in nerves. way in hopes of a profit, said Whitt they have some issues to check. seven states; drug store rivals Wal- “We are a more anxious society, and Steineker, a Birmingham, Alabama, But when they failed to provide greens and Rite Aid are now following people are looking for cures,” said Kit attorney who advises the hemp indus- a reason, Judge Chris Helinger suit. Yarrow, a consumer psychologist and try. proceeded with the sentencing. Even high-end retailers are getting in professor at Golden Gate University in “They have determined the reward “I am satisfied that justice on the action, charging anywhere from San Francisco. “There’s a growing dis- is worth the risk,” Steineker said. was done,” the newspaper $12 to $150 an ounce. Barneys New York trust in business and pharma and so With rules and guidance still being quoted Pinellas-Pasco State At- has opened a shop in Beverly Hills, Cali- people are wanting to find cures that written, the landscape is highly uncer- torney Bernie McCabe as say- fornia, that sells CBD-infused creams seem more real and wholesome.” tain, but Steineker expects that to im- ing. “My immediate reaction is along with hand-blown glass bongs and Amy Nichols, a former food scientist prove. killing children doesn’t make other accessories, while Neiman Mar- from Indianapolis, reflects that distrust. “Now that hemp is legal, I think the one a very sympathetic charac- cus is now offering an array of CBD-in- Nichols, 46, who’s been battling symp- USDA and state departments of agri- ter.” fused beauty products from balms, lo- toms from autoimmune illness, has culture are interested in seeing what The judge thanked jurors for tions and soaps to masks in five of its been using CBD oils by a brand called type of crop it will be and what its ap- their attention during the stores. Recept that she sticks under her tongue. plications are,” he said. “They’ll move monthlong trial. “There’s no “There’s definitely a huge opportuni- “For me, this is a more natural solu- with the speed governments often way I can express my apprecia- ty for expansion,” said Matthew Maz- tion to treating symptoms that I am move with ... (but) by the 2020 growing tion for your service,” she said. zucca, creative director at Barneys New having instead of taking painkillers,” season, people will have a better un- “I’ve never had a trial this long, York. said Nichols, who now works as a sales derstanding how to operate within the and I’ve been here about 12 He acknowledged, however, the legal representative for Recept. “I have more law.” years as a judge.”

Dr. Megan Mahoney, center, examines pa- Telemedicine, walk-in clinics tient Consuelo Cas- taneda as medical scribe Anu Tirapasur cloud role of family doctor documents the visit at the Stanford Fami- ly Medicine office in BY TOM MURPHY to more of a team-based ap- Stanford, California. AP Health Writer proach that focuses on keep- Some patients are ing patients healthy and re- dropping their family Lisa Love hasn’t seen her serves visits with a doctor for doctor as other choic- doctor of 25 years since she the more serious cases. es like telemedicine, discovered telemedicine. “The idea that the primary walk-in clinics and Love tried virtual visits care physician is the one- free health screen- last summer for help with a size-fits-all solution ... that’s ings at work grow, skin irritation and returned going to change pretty dra- but not all agree it is for another minor problem. matically,” said Sam Glick, a good idea. She doesn’t feel a pressing an executive with the re- need to seek care the old- search firm Oliver Wyman. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS fashioned way, especially This evolution began years since she also gets free ago when drugstores started health screenings at work. providing flu shots and open- include mental health spe- School professor says prima- “Getting medical care is No more waiting for the ing clinics that handle minor cialists who screen for de- ry care is evolving into more such a complex activity that doctor’s office to open. Con- issues like ear infections or pression and health coaches of a flowing, virtual relation- people really need somebody venience rules in health care pink eye. The two largest who can improve diet and ex- ship where patients have who can advise, guide and co- now, where patients can use chains, CVS Health and Wal- ercise. more frequent but briefer ordinate for them,” Phillips technology or growing op- greens, now run about 1,500 The idea is to keep patients contact with their doctor’s said. “People still really want tions like walk-in clinics and clinics combined. healthy instead of waiting to office instead of just office a relationship with someone urgent care centers to get More recently, employers treat them after they become visits maybe twice a year. who can do that.” help whenever they need it. have started adding worksite sick. A survey last year found clinics, and thousands of ur- “We want to do as much that about a quarter of U.S. gent care centers have outside the walls of the clinic For Th e Plus Size Woman Only! adults don’t have a regular opened around the country as we can,” said Stanford doctor. Some like Love won- to treat emergencies that University’s Dr. Megan Ma- der how much they still need aren’t life-threatening. Then honey, noting that this push one. there’s telemedicine, which depends on insurers expand- “Telemedicine probably patients can use to connect to ing what they will cover. can’t do everything ... but for a doctor in minutes without Doctors also are continuing most of the things I might leaving their home or office. to focus more on coordinat- ever have, I’m pretty sure Love said she’s hooked on ing care for people with com- they can take care of it,” the virtual visits. They only cost plex health needs. Twin Falls, Idaho, resident $42, or less than half the Bryant Campbell’s care said. price of an office visit under team includes a primary care Health care experts say the her insurance plan. doctor, a pharmacist and spe- changing, fragmented nature “I like technology, and I cialists to help manage his of care is precisely why peo- like new things, and I like chronic liver condition and ple still need someone who saving money,” Love said. “It rheumatoid arthritis. The looks out for their overall was worth it to me to try it.” Portland, Oregon, man said health, which is the tradi- About 25% of adults don’t his team members talk fre- tional role of primary care have a regular doctor, the quently to avoid problems physicians like family doc- nonprofit Kaiser Family like duplicate tests, and their tors and internists. Foundation found last year. approach gives him more Red & Gr een They know patients’ medi- That jumps to 45% for those confidence. cal histories, and they’re under age 30. “I sometimes think as pa- trained to spot problems that On top of all the competi- tients we feel isolated in our Dot Sale may be developing instead of tion for patients, the field health care, and this team- just addressing symptoms also is fighting a shortage of based approach helps a pa- With an extra that prompted the patient’s doctors as medical school tient be as involved as you visit. They also can make students opt for higher-pay- need or want to be,” he said. 10% Off sure medications don’t con- ing specialties. Doctors say the expanded flict with regular prescrip- Primary care practices scope of their practices is tions, and they can help have adjusted by adding phy- changing how they interact make sense of the informa- sician assistants or nurse with patients. 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those to the side, along with infor- HISTORY FROM PAGE A1 mation from the letters and really map out a great story from start to going to do with all this stuff that is finish.” going to be meaningful to someone Waters said he was amazed at see- other than just a family member?’” ing the former gas station map. Folley said. “It’s so unique because U.S. Army Central Intelligence there is so much World War II and Analyst Michael Clauss, also on Army history here.” hand, said the map’s route details He said he spoke with Waters on everything up to about the begin- the collection and wrestled with var- ning of the Battle of the Bulge. ious ideas. He said there are other stories of A few weeks ago, Folley said he World War II soldiers getting gas sta- was in Sumter for his 50th reunion tion maps and using them. from Edmunds High School and was “I have never actually seen one,” suddenly struck with the idea to pay Clauss said. “This is an amazing ar- a visit to Third Army headquarters, tifact.” which relocated to Shaw in 2011. It was a Saturday, so no personnel MORE ON VISIT THEIR WEDNESDAY were working, he said, but Folley got After looking through the collec- contact information for a U.S. Army tion of artifacts, Clauss took Folley Central historian. and Waters on a tour of Patton Hall. Fast-forward to Wednesday morn- The facility includes a historic tour ing, and Folley and Waters drive up from World War I to present day of from Mt. Pleasant together and are the Third Army’s accomplishments. in a conference room at Patton Hall, Regarding the more than 50 books with Folley describing his uncle’s written about his famous grandfa- artifacts. Waters and various U.S. ther, Waters said he’s probably read Army Central historians and intelli- “parts of every one.” gence analysts took it all in. He said he only knew his grandfa- The collection includes a Rand George Patton “Pat” Waters looks over a portrait of his grandfather, Gen. George S. Pat- ther when he was 5 years old. Patton McNally/Michelin road map of Eu- ton Jr., at U.S. Army Central headquarters on Wednesday. ARCENT has direct lineage to died shortly thereafter on Dec. 21, rope that his uncle bought at an area Patton’s Third Army. 1945. gas station and used during the war. Waters said he’s not an avid read- “He grabbed this map at the first of the push, starting from Omaha to all the letters stamped and dated er and prefers to listen to the stories gas station he got to because the the outskirts of Berlin, Folley said. that “Uncle John” wrote to and re- about his grandfather. 35th Infantry Division was already Also included in his uncle’s box ceived from his wife. “I lot of people study him,” Waters past the Army intelligence maps,” was a published list with dates of all “I have always said you could take said. “I listen because those people Folley said. “They were moving that the division engagements. Addition- this map and put it on a big board,” have studied him. Like Clauss today, fast.” ally, postcards of French towns were Folley said. “Then figure out the pic- he knows everything. I learned His uncle penciled an entire route included in the collection, as well as tures and the timelines and put things today I didn’t know before.” Patton Hall, also known as U.S. Army Cen- tral headquar- ters, hosts tours to show guests its col- lection of his- torical arti- facts.

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COMMENTARY Notre Dame and tankers full of water ASHINGTON — At least he recognized the urgency. As the world gasped in horror at the Wsight of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral burning in a cataclysmic moment, the president of the United States imparted these words of wisdom: “Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly!” Well, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Could we possibly be more banal? Ever too-soon to the tweet, Donald Trump didn’t think before typing — or worse, he did. Mightn’t a clever president — or one of his staffers — suffer through a brief Google search be- fore launching? Or, better, skip the Quick-Fix-It blurb and say some- COMMENTARY thing normal? How about: Ameri- ca’s heart breaks for Notre Dame. Instead, the French civil defense Sanders needs Fox News to court Trump voters Kathleen agency tweeted back that “water- Parker bombing” the 850-year-old cathe- ASHINGTON — dral could “lead to the collapse of That Sen. Bernie the entire structure.” Sanders, I-Vt., went Pope Francis, whose words the Catholic world es- Won Fox News for a pecially wanted to hear, waited several hours be- town hall Monday night was fore offering his considered remarks in a public let- controversial among Demo- ter to the archbishop of Paris. Appropriately, Fran- crats. As Sanders told hosts cis expressed sadness and offered prayers. No men- Bret Baier and Martha MacCal- tion of a squadron of angels dragging tidal waves lum, “Not everybody thought I to Paris to extinguish the flames. should come on this show. Your Meanwhile, the rest of the world watched in si- network does not necessarily lence, muted by the horror of the unthinkable — have great respect in my world, the disintegration of one of the world’s greatest but I thought it was important monuments. The fire consumed much of the roof’s for me to be here and have a se- wooden latticework, which was called “the forest” rious discus- because it took 52 acres of oak trees to build it. sion about seri- Begun in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII, ous issues.” the cathedral took nearly 200 years to construct. It What Sanders THE ASSOCIATED PRESS only took 12 hours of blistering flames to reduce its painted as a U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is greeted by audience members before a Fox core to ashes. magnanimous News town-hall style event Monday in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The weight of the symbolism — layers upon lay- gesture was re- ers — is almost too much to bear. Millions of words ally a calculated published an op-ed on the Fox “The unemployment rate for by now have been spilled as writers and mourners move to boost News website, in which he de- high school dropouts fell to 5% seek the right ones to express the enormity of this Marc Thiessen his presidential clared, “When Donald Trump last year. In the past year, medi- loss, not just to Paris, the French and Catholics, but prospects: He ran for president he made a lot an weekly wages for the group also to humankind. The destruction of so much his- needs Fox view- of promises to working fami- rose more than 6%, outpacing tory and beauty is overwhelmingly sad. ers to win the White House. lies. He told them that he would all other groups.” As MacCal- Of course, Parisians and the French feel the loss According to the massive Co- protect their interests while lum pointed out to Sanders, un- most acutely. Notre Dame has always been part of operative Congressional Elec- standing up to the Establish- employment in Pennsylvania is daily life and is, as so many have said, the heart of a tion Study, about 12% of Sand- ment. Unfortunately, he did not down, and wages in the state are city that has survived revolution and wars. But, just ers primary voters cast their tell the truth.” up by 6.6%. “How,” she asked, as Notre Dame has been a place of transcendence ballots for Donald Trump in the During his town hall, Sanders “do you convince those people for those who have entered there, its splendor and 2016 general election. These criticized Trump for proposing in this area who you’d like to meaning transcended boundaries of nationality and Sanders voters appear to have an $845 billion cut to Medicare win over this time around that religion. When the 300-foot oak spire toppled, the au- given Trump the margin of vic- and made an impassioned pitch they should change horses and dible gasps of nearby onlookers were echoed in of- tory in the three states that for his Medicare-for-all plan. go with you when things are fices and homes in London, Moscow and Oklahoma handed Trump the White House. Selling a government takeover going well?” City. Also, in Charleston, South Carolina. The Fox News town hall was of the U.S. health-care system It’s a pivotal question. Sand- The image of Notre Dame burning took my held in Bethlehem, Pennsylva- on Fox may seem counterintui- ers told her that Trump is not breath away. And, yes, I was speechless. A series of nia, in a state where some 16% tive, but many of those who de- responsible for that progress — thoughts raced through my mind, some fairly apoc- of Sanders supporters — about fected to Trump in 2016 are it began under President alyptic. It wasn’t just Notre Dame — “Our Lady” — 117,100 people — voted for nontraditional Republican vot- Barack Obama — and that most that was being destroyed. To my mind, I was wit- Trump; Trump won Pennsylva- ers who were attracted to of the benefits of the global nessing the immolation of Western Civilization. nia by 44,292 votes. It was a simi- Trump precisely because he economic recovery and The words that kept repeating themselves as I tried lar story in Wisconsin, where promised not to touch Social Trump’s tax cuts have gone to to make sense of what I was seeing were simpler: about 9% of Sanders supporters Security and Medicare. So, the very wealthy, while Repub- This is so wrong. — about 51,317 people — voted Medicare-for-all is not anathe- licans refuse to give working Notre Dame isn’t supposed to burn. It is immor- for Trump; Trump won Wiscon- ma to them the way it is to con- families access to health care tal in the hearts and minds of men and women sin by 22,748 votes. And in Mich- servatives. and a “livable wage.” He is tell- who have lived and died for generations in its shad- igan, about 8% of Sanders vot- Indeed, when Baier asked the ing his former voters, in es- ow. Airplanes aren’t supposed to crash into build- ers — or about 47,915 people — town-hall audience whether, sence, Trump has failed you, ings, either. One couldn’t help connecting the burn- cast their general election bal- with a show of hands, they and I can do better; Trump ing of Notre Dame to the destruction of the World lots for Trump; Trump won would be willing to transition claims to be an outsider, but I Trade Center Towers. Even though very different, Michigan by 10,704 votes. from their employer-provided in- am the real deal. one a monument to money and the other to God, If Sanders wants to win the surance to the government-run Will it work? Will these former both instances felt wrong in the way of civilization Democratic nomination, he system Sanders is proposing, the Sanders voters, having helped unraveling. needs these Trump voters to pro-Bernie crowd cheered, and put Trump in the White House, There’s no evidence that the fire was anything but support him in the primaries. many hands went up. stick with the president, or will accidental — just one of those things, despite fire And if he does win the nomina- The biggest challenge for they switch back to their first monitors that checked the framework under the tion, he needs them to stay in Sanders in winning back love, Bernie Sanders? The an- roof three times daily and an on-site firefighter. But his column and vote for him in- Trump-Sanders voters is that swer may well determine who monuments of this kind are few, and we cling to stead of Trump in 2020. Trump is delivering for these wins the Democratic nomination them as a connection to historical continuity as we Can Sanders separate his for- forgotten Americans. Since — and the presidency in 2020. face contemporary calamities. Ah, yes, wars and mer supporters from Trump? Trump took office, the United revolutions come and go, but Notre Dame stands. Going on Fox News and making States has added 491,000 manu- Follow Marc A. Thiessen on This, perhaps, is why we stand aghast. Fire, al- his pitch that Trump has failed facturing jobs, the fastest pace Twitter, @marcthiessen. ternately nature’s most ruthless element and also them is a smart way to do it. In- of U.S. manufacturing growth in a most-efficient purgator, released its fury upon deed, Sanders not only partici- almost a quarter-century. 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GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER SCHEDULE Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 BANKS — All area banks and credit unions will be open on Friday. GOVERNMENTGood — TheFriday, following Easter will Schedule: be closed on Friday, AccuWeather® ve-day forecast for Sumter April 19: CityThursday, of Sumter April offices; 18, 2019 Sumter County offices; Clarendon County offices; City of Manning offices; Lee TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY County offices; and City of Bishopville offices. SCHOOLS — Sumter Christian School and Central Caro- lina Technical College will be closed through Friday. The following will be closed through Monday, April 22: Partly sunny Becoming cloudy Watch for severe Cooler with some Sunny, pleasant and Pleasant with Sumter School District; St. Anne & St. Jude Catholic thunderstorms sun warmer plenty of sun School; Wilson Hall; and Thomas Sumter Academy. Robert E. Lee Academy will be closed Friday and Mon- 83° 66° 80° / 49° 64° / 46° 73° / 50° 81° / 55° day, April 22. Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 5% Laurence Manning Academy, Clarendon Hall and Lee S 7-14 mph S 8-16 mph S 15-25 mph SW 10-20 mph WSW 6-12 mph SW 4-8 mph County Public Schools will be closed Friday through Fri- day, April 26. Gaff ney Morris College’s Easter recess will begin after 5 p.m. on 79/64 Friday and end at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Spartanburg Clarendon School Districts 1, 2 and 3 will be closed TODAY’S Greenville 79/64 Monday-Friday, April 22-26. SOUTH 80/61 — FTC and Black River Electric Coop. will be UTILITIES Florence closed on Friday. CAROLINA Bishopville 83/67 OTHER — The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce WEATHER 82/68 will be closed on Friday. 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Chil- ately after the contests. dren must have adult super- There will also be a visit from vision. The maximum barrel the Easter bunny. This event LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON size permitted is 30 inches is free and open to ages 12 SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:48 a.m. Sunset 7:55 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg with a two-inch choke. No and under. Call (803) 436-2248 Temperature Moonrise 7:16 p.m. Moonset 6:34 a.m. Murray 360 358.01 N.A. scopes or red dot sights are or email lchambers@sumter- High 78° Marion 76.8 75.66 -0.04 Full Last New First allowed. Donation for each countysc.org. Low 51° Moultrie 75.5 74.34 -0.06 round is $2.50, with a $10 Normal high 75° The Broad Street Community Wateree 100 98.34 -0.29 prize for the winner of each Normal low 49° and the Broad Street Faith War- Apr. 19 Apr. 26 May 4 May 11 round. Call (803) 773-6324. riors Community will hold a Record high 91° in 2006 The Sumter Combat Veterans community meeting at 6 p.m. Record low 29° in 1949 RIVER STAGES Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, at St Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr TIDES Precipitation River stage yest. chg today at 529 N. Wise Drive. All James United Methodist 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Black River 12 9.93 -0.07 area veterans are invited. Church, 720 Broad St. Call L. Month to date 2.13" High Ht. Low Ht. Congaree River 19 6.59 -0.84 Spencer at (803) 883-4532. Normal month to date 1.71" Today 8:56 a.m. 3.4 3:29 a.m. -0.7 A free heirs’ property ownership Lynches River 14 9.38 -0.14 Year to date 9.30" 9:29 p.m. 3.7 3:49 p.m. -0.6 and forestland management The Sumter Branch NAACP will Saluda River 14 6.27 -0.59 Last year to date 6.59" Fri. 9:46 a.m. 3.3 4:22 a.m. -0.7 seminar will be held from 6 to meet at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Up. 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COMMENTARY

Long journey back THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tiger Woods smiles as he walks off the seventh tee during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday in Augusta, Georgia. At The Masters, Tiger Woods’ greatest prize is redemption

s the final few took it the case. It was full bore all of the years almost took him out of Still, he didn’t kick the door groups began to wrong way, time for Woods; it was attack, the game completely. in while grabbing the lead. He wind through the but that attack, attack, and as most re- Instead, Woods was biding remained steady in his game, A back nine of Augus- placed the member, Woods normally pre- his time more than anything, that is until he got to the 16th ta National Golf Club, and image in my vailed in grand fashion. staying in the hunt, making hole. Tiger Woods eventually mind that On Sunday though, as the shots he needed to make He grabbed the lead with a worked his way to the top of Tiger was on Woods won his first major to do so. Then when leader 2-putt birdie on the par-5 15th, the leader board and the vic- the prowl — championship in over a de- Francesco Molinari opened but it was the tee shot that al- tory, Nick Faldo’s commen- Dennis pun intended cade, the way he captured his the door with a double bogey most went in for a hole-in-one tary on his push to the top Brunson — trying to 15th major title appeared dif- on the 12th hole, and three on the par-3 16th that let you struck me as odd. see who he ferent than all the others. He others of the six in the final know all of the hard work In so many words, Faldo could over- wasn’t the aggressor that he two groups — Brooks Koepka, Woods had done to get back to talked of how Woods was come in quick fashion. had been before his personal Tony Finau and Ian Poulter — this level had paid off. picking off the competition And when it came to retro issues and severe back prob- did the same, Woods came one player at a time. Perhaps I Tiger, that was certainly the lems over the past 10-plus through the door. SEE WOODS, PAGE B3

PRO GOLF USC MEN’S Molinari focusing on RBC Heritage BASKETBALL

BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Fran- cesco Molinari feels worn out after collapsing on the final nine at the Masters last week and is looking to conjure up the mental energy to com- pete at the RBC Heritage. Molinari, the reigning British Open champion, carried a two-stroke lead with seven holes left before a pair of uncharacteristic mistakes. He landed shots in the water on the 12th and 15th holes for two double-bogeys at AJ Lawson Augusta National that dropped him from contention into a tie for fifth, two shots behind winner Tiger Woods. declares for Molinari acknowledged Wednesday THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Francesco Molinari, of Italy, watches his shot go in the water on the 12th hole during the SEE HERITAGE, PAGE B2 final round of the Masters golf tournament on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia. NBA draft COLUMBIA (AP) — South PRO BASEBALL Carolina guard A.J. Lawson is declaring for the NBA draft. He is not signing with an agent and leaving open the option to Walker homers leading off 9th, D-Backs beat Braves 9-6 return to school. Lawson, who made the all- BY PAUL NEWBERRY Arizona’s Christian Southeastern Conference The Associated Press Walker (53), a for- freshman team this season, mer standout at announced his intentions ATLANTA — Max Fried turned in the University of Wednesday. He has until May another strong start for the Braves. South Carolina, fol- 29 to withdraw from the draft Then he turned it over to the bullpen lows through on a and return to South Carolina. — and it all fell apart for Atlanta. solo-home run in Lawson said in a statement Christian Walker homered leading the ninth inning of the NBA has been a lifelong off the ninth and Arizona scored the D’backs’ 9-6 dream and he wants to explore seven runs in the final three innings victory over the At- his options. against the shaky Braves relievers, lanta Braves on The 6-foot-6 guard averaged giving the Diamondbacks a 9-6 victo- Tuesday in Atlanta. 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and ry Tuesday night to begin a 10-game 2.9 assists this past season for THE ASSOCIATED PRESS trip. the Gamecocks. "To get on their bullpen the way we South Carolina coach Frank did, to get some runs out of them late, Martin says Lawson has it's exciting," Walker said. "That's ex- worked hard to put himself in actly what we want to see." position where he can receive feedback on his pro prospects SEE BRAVES, PAGE B2 from NBA personnel. B2 | THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS ITEMS HERITAGE FROM PAGE B1

’Cats take region title with 7-2 win over FCS that he is still seeking the spark to move past last Sun- MANNING — Laurence across two in the bottom of while striking out three. vanced to third base on an in- day and get him going at Har- Manning Academy’s varsity the inning to win the game. field single by Riley King with bour Town Golf Links. baseball team wrapped up Josh Bryant was the hard- COLLEGE BASEBALL no outs. After Luke Sommer- "You try," he said. "You're the SCISA Region III-3A luck loser for SHS. He al- GEORGIA 3 feld struck out James Wil- never quite sure how long championship with a 7-2 vic- lowed just three hits in 6 2/3 CLEMSON 2 liams and the Tigers inten- that's going to take." tory over Florence Christian innings, striking out five and tionally walked LJ Talley, Tate Molinari won't have long if School on Tuesday at Tuck- walking none. Only one of ATHENS, GA. — In the lon- grounded an 0-2 pitch through he plans to contend. He faces er Belangia Diamond. the runs was earned. gest game by innings in both the left side to score Maxwell another stacked field that in- The Swampcats finished Bryant also had a hit and Clemson and Georgia history, for the walkoff run in a game cludes Masters' runner ups with a 7-1 region record and drove in the run for Sumter. Connor Tate’s walk-off single that last 6 hours, 33 minutes, and Dustin Johnson and Xan- are 12-4 on the season. Jacob Holladay had a hit with one out in the 20th inning and ended at 1:35 a.m. der Schauffele, along with LMA rode the pitching of and scored the Gamecocks’ to score Tucker Maxwell gave USC 5 Webb Simpson, who finished Andrew Boyd to the victory. run. Jackson Hoshour had a Georgia a 3-2 win over Clem- NORTH CAROLINA 2 tied with Molinari. He went the distance, strik- double. son on Tuesday at Foley Field. In all, 11 of the top 30 play- ing out seven while allowing The Bulldogs, who won CHARLOTTE — The Uni- ers in the world, led by No. 1 just four hits. JV BASEBALL both games of the home- versity of South Carolina Johnson, will tee it up to start Laurence Manning had LAURENCE MANNING 12 and-home season series, im- pitching staff allowed just Thursday. eight hits, led by Jake Jor- FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 5 proved to 30-8, while the Ti- four hits and the Gamecock Woods, who has only played dan with three. Aaron Carl- gers fell to 25-12. offense belted a pair of in one RBC Heritage in 1999, is ton had two. MANNING — Laurence The Tigers broke through home runs and scored runs off this week. LUGOFF-ELGIN 2 Manning Academy im- with the first two runs of in four separate innings in a Molinari said his mistakes SUMTER 1 proved to 14-0 with a 12-5 the game in the sixth inning 5-2 win over No. 17 North were straightforward and easy victory over Florence Chris- on Kyle Wilkie’s 2-out, run- Carolina on Tuesday at enough to diagnose with a bad CAMDEN — Sumter High tian School on Tuesday at scoring single. Bryar BB&T Ballpark. swing on the par-3 12th and a School lost to Lugoff-Elgin Tucker Belangia Diamond. Hawkins then had a run- Carolina had five pitchers bad choice on the part-5 15th. 2-1 in the Camden High Keaton Wildes led the scoring triple off the wall. on the hill as the Gamecocks "But more than that, my School Spring Break Tour- Swampcats offensively, pick- The Bulldogs tied the struck out 13 Tar Heels. concern is just having the nament on Tuesday at the ing up two hits while driving score with two runs in the Dylan Harley earned the mental energies to perform CHS field. in five runs. Austin Ged- seventh inning. win on the mound, striking this week and be competitive The game was scoreless dings had two RBI, and After 12 scoreless innings, out six and allowing just one against a really strong field. entering the seventh inning. Mickey Jordan had two hits. Maxwell led off the 20th in- hit with two runs in 3 1/3 in- That will be the challenge for The Gamecocks scored a Bryce Acord pitched the ning with a walk, moved to nings of relief. me," he said. run in the top of the inning, final 2⅔ innings to get the second base on an error on a Molinari, 36, has been a rev- but the Demons scratched win. He allowed one run failed pickoff attempt and ad- From staff reports elation, especially in majors, the last two seasons. He's post- ed four top six finishes, includ- ing his British Open win at SCOREBOARD Carnoustie last July, over his past six major tournaments Boston 1, Indiana 0 Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6:40 p.m. TV, RADIO Sunday, April 14: Boston 84, Indiana 74 Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. after never finishing better Wednesday, April 17: Indiana at Boston, 7 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 7:40 p.m. than ninth in his first 32 such TODAY Friday, April 19: Boston at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis Monte Carlo Masters Sunday, April 21: Boston at Indiana, 1 p.m. Houston at Oakland, 10:07 p.m. appearances. Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). x-Wednesday, April 24: Indiana at Boston, 7 or 8 p.m. Johnson was pleased with 9 a.m. — Professional Tennis Monte Carlo Masters x-Friday, April 26: Boston at Indiana, TBA THURSDAY’S GAMES Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). x-Sunday, April 28: Indiana at Boston, TBA Chicago White Sox (Nova 0-2) at Detroit (Norris 0-0), his performance at Augusta, Noon — Major League Baseball: Arizona at Atlanta (FOX 1:10 p.m. SPORTS SOUTHEAST). WESTERN CONFERENCE Toronto (Buchholz 0-0) at Minnesota (Pineda 2-0), 1:10 despite missing a birdie putt 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Golden State 1, L.A. Clippers 1 p.m. on the 72nd hole that might Washington or Toronto at Minnesota (MLB NETWORK). Saturday, April 13: Golden State 121, L.A. Clippers 104 Kansas City (Bailey 1-1) at N.Y. Yankees (German 3-0), 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: RBC Heritage First Round from Hilton Monday, April 15: L.A. Clippers 135, Golden State 131 6:35 p.m. have tied him with Woods. Head Island (GOLF). Thursday, April 18: Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 Baltimore (Cashner 3-1) at Tampa Bay (TBD), 7:10 p.m. "Obviously, one stroke, defi- 4 p.m. — Women’s College Lacrosse: Michigan at p.m. Seattle (Hernandez 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Stratton 0-1), Northwestern (ESPNU). Sunday, April 21: Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 10:07 p.m. nitely could've found that 6 p.m. — College Baseball: Missouri at Georgia (ESPNU). p.m. somewhere," Johnson said. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Wednesday, April 24: L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 9 or FRIDAY’S GAMES WDXY-AM 1240). 10:30 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. "But all in all, it was a good 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern x-Friday, April 26: Golden State at L.A. Clippers, TBA Minnesota at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. week and I played well when I Conference First-Round Series Match 4—Washington at x-Sunday, April 28: L.A. Clippers at Golden State, TBA Atlanta at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH, NBC SPORTS NETWORK). San Antonio 1, Denver 1 Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. needed to." 7 p.m. — LPGA Golf: LOTTE Championship Second Round Saturday, April 13: San Antonio 101, Denver 96 Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Johnson, a South Carolina from Oahu, Hawaii (GOLF). Tuesday, April 16: Denver 114, San Antonio 105 Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Baseball: Florida at Louisiana State Thursday, April 18: Denver at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. native, returned to Harbour (SEC NETWORK). Saturday, April 20: Denver at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m. Toronto at Oakland, 10:07 p.m. Town last year for the first 7 p.m. — College Baseball: Texas A&M at South Carolina Tuesday, April 23: San Antonio at Denver, 9, 9:30 or (WNKT-FM 107.5). 10:30 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE time in almost a decade and 8 p.m. — College Baseball: Texas at Oklahoma State x-Thursday, April 25: Denver at San Antonio, TBA East Division finished tied for 16th, his best (FOX SPORTS 1). x-Saturday, April 27: San Antonio at Denver, TBA W L Pct GB 8 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers Portland 2, Oklahoma City 0 Philadelphia 11 6 .647 — RBC Heritage showing in at Milwaukee or Baltimore at Tampa Bay (MLB Sunday, April 14: Portland 104, Oklahoma City 99 Atlanta 9 7 .563 1½ three appearances. The specu- NETWORK). Tuesday, April 16: Oklahoma City 114, Portland 94 New York 10 8 .556 1½ 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Friday, April 19: Portland at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Washington 7 8 .467 3 lation on Johnson's extended First-Round Series Game 3 — Philadelphia at Brooklyn Sunday, April 21: Portland at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Miami 4 14 .222 7½ absence are similar to theories (TNT). x-Tuesday, April 23: Oklahoma City at Portland, 10:30 Central Division 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Western p.m. W L Pct GB about why Woods does not Conference First-Round Series Match 4 — St. Louis at x-Thursday, April 25: Portland at Oklahoma City, TBA Milwaukee 12 7 .632 — Winnipeg (USA). x-Saturday, April 27: Oklahoma City at Portland, TBA Pittsburgh 9 6 .600 1 play here — tight, unforgiving 9 p.m. — College Baseball: Mississippi State at Houston 1, Utah 0 St. Louis 10 8 .556 1½ fairways where positioning Arkansas (ESPNU). Sunday, April 14: Houston 122, Utah 90 Chicago 7 9 .438 3½ 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Wednesday, April 17: Utah at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Cincinnati 5 12 .294 6 shots is as important as bomb- First-Round Series Game 3 — Denver at San Antonio Saturday, April 20: Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. West Division ing them a long way. (NBA TV). Monday, April 22: Houston at Utah, 10:30 p.m. W L Pct GB 9:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Western x-Wednesday, April 24: Utah at Houston, 8 or 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles 12 8 .600 — "If I'm playing well, I enjoy Conference First-Round Series Match 5 — Vegas at San x-Friday, April 26: Houston at Utah, TBA San Diego 11 8 .579 ½ any golf course," Johnson Jose (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). x-Sunday, April 28: Utah at Houston, TBA Arizona 8 9 .471 2½ 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Western Conference San Francisco 8 10 .444 3 countered. "If I'm hitting the Playoffs First-Round Series Game 3 — Golden State at Colorado 6 12 .333 5 ball where I want to, no matter Los Angeles Clippers (TNT). MLB STANDINGS 11 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Seattle at Los Angeles TUESDAY’S GAMES what type of course it is, I like Angels or Cincinnati at San Diego (MLB NETWORK). AMERICAN LEAGUE Pittsburgh 5, Detroit 3, 10 innings it. This is the kind of golf I 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis Monte Carlo Masters Philadelphia 14, N.Y. Mets 3 East Division Quarterfinal Matches (TENNIS). San Francisco 7, Washington 3 grew up playing. It's some- W L Pct GB Chicago Cubs 4, Miami 0 Tampa Bay 13 4 .765 — thing I'm used to. Last year, I Arizona 9, Atlanta 6 New York 7 9 .438 5½ Milwaukee 8, St. Louis 4 had some success and I'm NBA PLAYOFFS Baltimore 7 11 .389 6½ Colorado 8, San Diego 2 Toronto 7 11 .389 6½ looking to have some more FIRST ROUND L.A. Dodgers 6, Cincinnati 1 Boston 6 12 .333 7½ success this year." (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Central Division WEDNESDAY’S GAMES W L Pct GB Simpson, too, believes his Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Mets 2 EASTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 10 7 .588 — St. Louis 6, Milwaukee 3 Milwaukee 1, Detroit 0 Minnesota 8 6 .571 ½ strong play at the Masters can L.A. Dodgers 3, Cincinnati 2 Sunday, April 14: Milwaukee 121, Detroit 86 Detroit 8 8 .500 1½ Pittsburgh at Detroit, 6:40 p.m. continue this week. One of his Wednesday, April 17: Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Chicago 7 10 .412 3 San Francisco at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, April 20: Milwaukee at Detroit, 8 p.m. Kansas City 6 12 .333 4½ two top-five career finishes at Chicago Cubs at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Monday, April 22: Milwaukee at Detroit, 8 p.m. West Division Harbour Town came last year. x-Wednesday, April 24: Detroit at Milwaukee, 8, 8:30 or Arizona at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. W L Pct GB "I know what to do around 9:30 p.m. Houston 12 5 .706 — THURSDAY’S GAMES x-Friday, April 26: Milwaukee at Detroit, TBA Seattle 13 7 .650 ½ Arizona (Weaver 0-1) at Atlanta (Soroka 0-0), 12:10 p.m. this golf course," he said. "It's x-Sunday, April 28: Detroit at Milwaukee, TBA Texas 9 7 .563 2½ San Francisco (Pomeranz 0-1) at Washington (Corbin Orlando 1, Toronto 1 Oakland 10 10 .500 3½ kind of a quirky, tricky golf 0-0), 1:05 p.m. Saturday, April 13: Orlando 104, Toronto 101 Los Angeles 8 9 .471 4 course, but I always love being Tuesday, April 16: Toronto 111, Orlando 82 L.A. Dodgers (Urias 0-1) at Milwaukee (Davies 2-0), 8:10 Friday, April 19: Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. TUESDAY’S GAMES p.m. here." Philadelphia (Eflin 2-1) at Colorado (Freeland 1-3), 8:40 Sunday, April 21: Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. N.Y. Yankees 8, Boston 0 p.m. Despite last week's events, Tuesday, April 23: Orlando at Toronto, 6 or 7 p.m. Pittsburgh 5, Detroit 3, 10 innings Cincinnati (Roark 0-0) at San Diego (Paddack 0-0), 10:10 x-Thursday, April 25: Toronto at Orlando, TBA Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 2 Molinari said he carries much p.m. x-Saturday, April 27: Orlando at Toronto, TBA Toronto 6, Minnesota 5 more confidence into all his Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 1 Texas 5, L.A. Angels 0 FRIDAY’S GAMES Saturday, April 13: Brooklyn 111, Philadelphia 102 Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 1 tournaments these days. His Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Monday, April 15: Philadelphia 145, Brooklyn 123 Houston 9, Oakland 1 San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. three PGA Tour victories have Thursday, April 18: Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. Cleveland 4, Seattle 2 Saturday, April 20: Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 3 p.m. Atlanta at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. all come since last July, in- Tuesday, April 23: Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 8 or 8:30 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Washington at Miami, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. cluding a win last month at p.m. Kansas City 4, Chicago White Sox 3, 10 innings N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. x-Thursday, April 25: Philadelphia at Brooklyn, TBA Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:35 p.m. the Arnold Palmer Invitation- Philadelphia at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. x-Saturday, April 27: Brooklyn at Philadelphia, TBA Cleveland at Seattle, 6:40 p.m. al.

BRAVES 2-0 in the top half against walks in 59 2/3 innings. In this jured list since the end of FROM PAGE B1 Fried. latest debacle, six relievers spring training because of left Atlanta tacked on four runs combined to allow seven runs shoulder inflammation. Fried, going for his third Adam Jones brought home in the fifth against Robbie on five hits, six walks and two Braves: Struggling LHP straight win, gave up his first two insurance runs with a Ray. Fried sparked the out- hit batters. Jonny Venters went on the 10- earned runs of the season and double against Jacob Webb, burst with a one-out single BASEPATH BLUNDERS day injured list with a right left after the sixth with a 5-2 who was making his major and came around to score the calf strain. In six appearanc- lead. Ronald Acuña Jr. got the league debut. Acuña had a tying run on Freddie Free- Both teams ran themselves es, the 34-year-old reliever has Braves going offensively with shot at it, but the ball rico- man's double into the right- out of scoring chances in the surrendered six earned runs a massive, knee-buckling cheted off his glove after a field corner. The Diamond- eighth. in 2 2/3 innings for a 20.25 homer, and Johan Camargo's long run into the left-field cor- backs walked Acuña inten- With two outs and two run- ERA, giving up six hits, two three-run double in the fifth ner. tionally to load the bases with ners aboard, a pitch got away homers and five walks. RHP put Atlanta ahead. "Max had another great out- two outs, but Camargo foiled from Braves catcher Tyler Shane Carle, who began the Chad Sobotka and Jesse ing, good enough to win," that strategy with a double to Flowers. Ketel Marte took off season in Atlanta, was re- Biddle didn't retire anyone as Minter said. "The bullpen the wall in left-center that for third and appeared to beat called from Triple-A Gwinnett the Diamondbacks pushed came up short. I came up brought everyone home. Flowers' throw, only to over- to fill Venters' spot in the bull- across four runs in the sev- short." Fried, who began the year slide the bag and get tagged pen and pitched a scoreless enth to reclaim the lead. Yoshihisa Hirano (1-1) in the bullpen, has quickly be- out by Josh Donaldson. eighth, working around two "I was throwing a lot of claimed the win and Greg come one of Atlanta's most re- In the bottom half, Dansby walks. non-competitive pitches out Holland earned his third save. liable starters. The 25-year-old Swanson led off with a double UP NEXT there," Biddle said. "I was re- Walker went 3-for-4 with left-hander went six innings, but was doubled off when ally bad." two RBIs. Eduardo Escobar giving up seven hits, walking Flowers lined out to Walker at RHP Zack Godley (1-1, 7.41) After Ozzie Albies went also drove in two runs for the one and striking out three. first base. will go Wednesday night for deep in the bottom half to tie Diamondbacks. Over three starts, Fried has TRAINER'S ROOM the Diamondbacks against At- the game at 6, Walker drove With his right knee dipping worked 18 innings, giving up lanta RHP Kevin Gausman the second pitch from A.J. to the ground as he delivered 13 hits, two walks and two Diamondbacks: LHP T.J. (1-1, 2.84). Godley got a win Minter (0-2) into the seats for a mighty swing, Acuña earned runs with 12 strike- McFarland is set to make a last season against the his fifth homer. launched a 448-foot shot over outs. His ERA including two rehab appearance Wednesday Braves, allowing one run over "I was just trying to keep it the Braves' bullpen in right- relief appearances is 0.93. for Triple-A Reno. He worked six innings in a 2-1 victory. simple," Walker said. "Mint- center field, putting Atlanta Unfortunately for the a simulated game last week- Gausman will be making his er's got really, really good on the board in the fourth Braves, their bullpen has a end, throwing 17 pitches. Mc- third start after beginning the stuff." after Arizona jumped ahead 5.43 ERA, with a staggering 36 Farland has been on the in- season on the injured list. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 | B3 SUMTER BRAVES WIN 10U WEB GEM CLASSIC The Sumter Braves won the USSSA 10U Web Gem Classic in North Myrtle Beach over the weekend. They went 4-0 in the 10-team tournament, beating Florence Southern Impact 10-3, the Conway Warriors 17-10, Eliza- bethtown NC Express 7-3 and the Aynor Snipers 12-11. Sumter is 11-0 for the year and ranked sec- Photo provided ond in the state. Members of the The Sumter Braves won the USSSA 10U team are first row, left to right: Web Gem Classic in North Myrtle Beach Jack Gordon, Larry Johnson, Con- over the weekend They went 4-0 in the 10- nor Carter, Zy Dennis and Drake team tournament, beating Florence South- Price. Second row: Coach Elliott ern Impact 10-3, the Conway Warriors 17-10, Rowe, Tyler Woodward, JE Rowe, Elizabethtown NC Express 7-3 and the Ayke Workman, Coach Daniel Gordon, Scoop Dennis and Pey- ton Gilley. PHOTO PROVIDED

him was unbelievable. While there has WOODS FROM PAGE B1 always been the “Tiger Roar,” it sounded much, much louder on Sun- As he stood there saying, “Come day because the overwhelming majori- on,” repeatedly, you could see that old ty of the fans were cheering for him. glare in his eyes. The competitiveness While Woods has always drawn big is still there, but Woods had been han- crowds, he had his fair share of de- dling it in a different fashion before tractors as well for a myriad of rea- that moment. sons. That “Tiger” chant that rang out You knew when that shot settled two through Augusta on Sunday had to in- feet from the hole, and a birdie and a clude almost everyone around the 18th 2-shot lead was available, it was over. hole. Tiger was getting his fifth green jack- So can Woods make that run at Jack et. Nicklaus’ record of 18 major titles? The way Woods handled the after- Certainly he can, assuming his back math of his victory was perhaps holds up, and that is a very tricky more intriguing than the victory it- thing. As long as he stays healthy with self. He enjoyed the moment, relished the routine he has developed to get to in it, soaked it all in. It was some- this level, I think he’ll continue to thing that perhaps he had not done play. If the back goes again though, since he won his first Masters in 1997 that will probably do it. and got the big bear hug from his late And it’s not like this major victory father, Earl. came out of nowhere. Woods was in And he was so, so gracious. Woods the hunt on the final day in the last has always been good at saying the two majors of 2018; he just wasn’t able right words — you have to with all of to break through that door. the endorsements he had — but more On Sunday, he was, and he may now often there always seemed to be a hard have found the formula to pick up four edge to him. He knew he was Tiger THE ASSOCIATED PRESS more over the next few years. Woods, and that was that. Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday in Augusta, Geor- Woods has overcome a lot over the He hugged his mother, his two chil- gia. past few years, much of it he brought dren and his girlfriend, and it wasn’t a on himself and some of it that came case of him allowing them to be a part embraced them. Woods was obviously was reveling in having them there to upon him physically. He needs to of the moment. They appeared to be overcome by what he had accom- celebrate with him. enjoy this first, let it soak in, and then “the moment” for him by the way he plished, but he wasn’t reveling in it; he Also, the love the gallery showed worry about what’s next.

and friends. Shamur "Tyrek" Wells was David Roosevelt Thames and OBITUARIES In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his ma- Easter Dingle Thames. BARBARA M. BRADFORD Joseph was preceded in death ternal grandmother, Corine Funeral services for Mr. Dale T. Bradford; and a sister, by a daughter, Tisha Latoya Reames; paternal grandfather, Thames will be held at 1 p.m. Barbara M. Bradford, 93, Mary Folk of Clarkston, Hart Wilson; three brothers, Walter Fortune; and a beloved on Friday at Hayes F. Samuels passed away on Wednesday, Michigan. Jimmy, George and Moses aunt, Melinda Marie Wells. Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Jan. 23, 2019, in Fort Worth, Burial will be at Fayetteville Hart; two sisters, Almeta Funeral services will be Church St., Manning. Texas. National Cemetery, Fayette- Brunson and Lottie Temoney; held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Lee The family is receiving A daughter of ville, next to her husband. A and a niece, Willie Hart. Central High School Auditori- friends at the home of his Thomas and Ber- memorial service for family Public viewing will be held um. Interment will follow at niece, Lakeasha Stratton, 214 tha Stuck Baker, and friends will be held in from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's St. Mark Missionary Baptist Alfred Henry Drive, Man- she grew up in early Summer 2019. Mortuary. Church Cemetery. ning. Plumerville, Ar- In lieu of flowers, the family Mr. Hart will be placed in The body will be placed in These services have been kansas. She held requests that contributions be the church at noon on Friday the church one hour prior to entrusted to Samuels Funeral BRADFORD a Bachelor of made to the Alzheimer’s Asso- for viewing until the hour of the service. Home LLC of Manning. Science and a ciation at alz.org or the Annie service. The public visitations will Master of Arts in Armstrong Easter Offering of Funeral services will be be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at J. REGENA BRUNSON education from the University the North American Mission held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Jacqueline Regena of Arkansas. Professionally, Board / Southern Baptist Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- Professional and courteous Brunson, 78, wife of Lymon L. she started as an instructor in Convention at https://www. ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, services have been entrusted Brunson, died on Wednesday, early childhood education at anniearmstrong.com. SC 29150 with the Rev. Bill to JP Holley Funeral Home, April 17, 2019, at NHC Health- the University of Arkansas in Bennett officiating. Bishopville Chapel. care. Fayetteville. After moving to JOSEPH LEE HART The family will receive Services will be announced Sumter in 1966, she worked in Joseph Lee Hart was born friends at the home, 6 Hoyt ROSA MAE BOONE WELLS by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens a behavioral therapy center, on Sept. 23, 1944, in Lee Coun- St., Sumter, SC 29150. Rosa Mae Boone Wells en- Funeral Home and Crematori- was director of a church pre- ty, to the late Sanders and Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. tered eternal rest on Monday, um of Sumter. school, the director of pre- Drucilla Hart. Main St., Sumter, is in charge April 15, 2019, at Prisma school at a local private Joe transitioned of arrangements. Health Tuomey Hospital. WALLACE M. STOKES school, and owned a boutique to eternal rest on Online memorials may be The family is receiving BISHOPVILLE — Funeral gift shop in the local mall. Saturday, April sent to the family at jobsmor- friends and relatives at 1255 services for Wallace M. While there, she and her fami- 13, 2019, at Beau- [email protected] or visit us on Monterey Drive, Sumter. Stokes, 92, who entered into ly were active members of fort Bayview the web at www.jobsmortuary. Funeral arrangements are rest on Monday, April 15, First Baptist Church and Manor in Beau- net. incomplete and will be an- 2019, will be held at 1 p.m. Alice Drive Baptist Church. HART fort. nounced by Wilson Funeral on Friday, April 19, 2019, at After she retired in 1989, they He was educat- SHAMUR WELLS Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- St. Andrew Church of God. moved back to Northwest Ar- ed in the public Shamur "Tyrek" Wells was ville. The Rev. Scott Hodge and kansas, where she regularly school system of Lee County. born on March 17, 1999. He the Rev. Timmy Lee will of- taught flower arranging class- Joe was last employed at Gold passed away on Saturday, CLAUDIA ANN STOSKOPF ficiate with musical selec- es and was active in leader- Kist in Sumter. April 13, 2019. Claudia Ann Stoskopf, age tions offered by Lawrence ship at Bella Vista Baptist Joseph leaves to cherish his He leaves to 64, died on Wednesday, April Chewning and June Jack- Church and Village Baptist memories: a wife, Gloria Mc- cherish fond 17, 2019, at Sumter Health and son, organist. Church. She and her hus- Dowell Hart; a son, Terrance memories: his Rehabilitation. The family will receive band, Dale, were founding (Breanna) Hart of Sumter; mother, Yolanda You may go to www.bullock- friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today members of two churches in three stepsons, Derrick Reames of Elgin; funeralhome.com and sign the in the chapel of Hancock-El- Arkansas — University Bap- (Wanda) McDowell of Pater- his father, Albert family’s guest book. more-Hill Funeral Home. tist Church, Fayetteville, and son, New Jersey, James Ty- WELLS Wells of Dalzell; The family has chosen Bull- Hancock-Elmore-Hill Fu- Village Baptist in Bella Vista, rone (Teresa) McDowell and three brothers, ock Funeral Home for the ar- neral Home is caring for the Arkansas. Reginald (Tracy) McDowell Albert Wells Jr. of Tucson, rangements. family. She is survived by her three of Sumter; one son-in-law, Arizona, and DeAndre Wells sons, Charles Bradford of In- Wallace Wilson of Sumter; a and Aldrecio Wells, both of MARGIE HUGHES dianapolis, Indiana, Randall brother, David Hart of Sum- Elgin; one sister, Charekemna Overseer Margie Hughes Bradford and wife, Debbie, of ter; two sisters, Henrietta Mickens of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, April Fort Worth and Robert Brad- Whitaker of Summerton and North Carolina; grandpar- 15, 2019, at her home. ford and wife, Mary, of Over- Carla (Mac) Mention of ents, Ola (Preston) Wilson of Funeral services will be land Park, Kansas; four Hemingway; one sister-in- Elliott and Alvin Durant of held at 10 a.m. on Friday at grandchildren; a nephew, law, Harriett Hart of New Lamar; and one special neph- JACOB THAMES Nazareth New Apostolic Tom Clark of Michigan; and Hampshire; two mothers-in- ew, Jashawn Wells of Bishop- Church in Hartsville. niece, Sharon Barrie of Michi- law, Vela Burgess of Lynch- ville. He also leaves to cherish HIGH POINT, N.C. — Jacob Professional and courteous gan. burg and Doris Burrough of memories: numerous of aunts Thames, 61, died on Thursday, services have been entrusted She was preceded in death Lake City; and a host of niec- and uncles, a host of cousins, April 11, 2019. to JP Holley Funeral Home, by her husband of 60 years, es, nephews, other relatives other relatives and friends. He was a son of the late Bishopville Chapel. B4 | THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH searches for Tyson’s girl- Sometimes, I think more friend on “In the Dark” (9 about failed comedies than p.m., CW, TV-14) * A boister- the ones that work. The latter ous backyard bistro never leave me laughing. The others seemed so dull on “Abby’s” offer a lot of time to think. (9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) * For reasons unknown, “Life Gangsters target domestic in Pieces” (8:30 p.m., CBS, TV- staff on “S.W.A.T.” (10 p.m., PG) returns for a fourth sea- CBS, TV-PG) * Violent home son. A tale of the couples that invaders have a personal make up two generations of grudge on “Law & Order: Spe- the Short family, “Life” cial Victims Unit” (10 p.m., seemed to be CBS’s stab at NBC, r, TV-14). the “Modern Family” formu- la. Only it arrived in 2015, around the time that most LATE NIGHT people had tired of “Modern Abby Wambach is on “The Family.” Daily Show With Trevor Noah” Like “Modern,” it concerns (11 p.m., Comedy Central, r) the shenanigans of effortless- * Bill Hader appears on ly affluent Californians who “Conan” (11 p.m., TBS, TV-14) can’t seem to keep out of each * Samantha Bee, Retta and other’s lives. It’s most notable Spiritualized are booked on for casting Dianne Wiest “The Late Show With Stephen (“Hannah and Her Sisters,” Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * “Law & Order”) and James Jimmy Fallon welcomes Brolin (“Marcus Welby, Andy Cohen, Mario, Michael M.D.”) as the slightly con- RON P. JAFFE / CBS and Marco Andretti and Jose fused matriarch and patri- James Brolin, left, stars as John Short and Dianne Wiest as Joan Short in the “Jungle Push Resort Anniver- Andres on “The Tonight arch. Colin Hanks (“Fargo”) sary” season four premiere episode of “Life in Pieces,” airing at 8:30 p.m. today on CBS. Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Li- and Betsy Brandt (“Breaking onel Richie, Sharon Horgan Bad”) also star. tured quintets, but neither p.m., TCM), directed by John turn the tables on her tor- and Lizzo appear on “Jimmy The fourth season opens show asked us to care about Ford. mentors on “Superstore” (8 Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., with a group vacation to the as many thinly drawn charac- • A homeless client hides p.m., NBC, TV-14) * Murders ABC) * Amy Sedaris, Pete Yucatan, featuring a bug- and ters as does “Life in Pieces.” dark secrets on “For the Peo- share a scriptural theme on Buttigieg and Toro y Moi bat-infested “resort” that ple” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14). “Supernatural” (8 p.m., CW, visit “Late Night With Seth Granddad booked because he • Half-baked on “Better TV-14) * Jack’s nemesis gets Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC) * doesn’t know how to read CULT CHOICE Things” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). a plum assignment on “A.P. Andrew Garfield, Lake Bell Yelp reviews. The notion of Nothing says Easter and Bio” (8:30 p.m., NBC, TV-PG) and BLACKPINK appear on city folk checking in to a Passover like a Christmas * Bonnie reacts strangely to “The Late Late Show With hovel seemed kind of dated movie! Will Ferrell plays an SERIES NOTES Adam’s success on “Mom” (9 James Corden” (12:35 a.m., when “Green Acres” recycled innocent foundling child Competition wears Amy p.m., CBS, TV-14) * A campus CBS). it a half-century ago. It’s a from the North Pole in the down on “The Big Bang Theo- becomes a crime scene on perfect example of the contin- 2003 comedy “Elf” (8 p.m., ry” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (9 p.m., Copyright 2019 ually contrived situations Nickelodeon, TV-PG.). Amy uses surveillance to NBC, TV-14) * Murphy United Feature Syndicate that propel this unfunny se- ries. In all fairness, “Life” might TONIGHT’S OTHER work better if there weren’t HIGHLIGHTS so many “Pieces.” There are • Bane plots the city’s de- too many characters who are struction on “Gotham” (8 too similar in their own p.m., Fox, TV-14). whiny way. In tonight’s epi- • Meredith battles domestic sode, they complain about the woes on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 burden of expensive family p.m. ABC, TV-14). vacations, even before arriv- • Time travel affects ro- ing. A second episode (9:30 mance on “The Orville” (9 p.m.) about “shopping” for a p.m., Fox, TV-14). surrogate mother, follows. • A coffee roaster ignites Call me old-fashioned, but on “Station 19” (9 p.m. ABC, my attention wanders when a TV-14). 22-minute comedy asks me to • “The Untold Story” (9 p.m., care about more than four or A&E, TV-MA), with Eliza- five central characters. 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Full time or part time Cashier Shakia M. Spears; Duane R. Spears; Street, Sumter, SC. The purpose of DISABILITY: Discover Bank; ISPC, hearing is to appoint a Successor You are hereby summoned and needed. Apply at Wally's Hardware Defendant(s). Tree Service 1291 Broad St. Personal Representative for the required to answer the Complaint in YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED Estate of Daniel Harry Hill to this action, a copy of which is AND NOTIFIED to apply for the TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE Help Wanted correct an error in the legal herewith served upon you, and to Newman's Tree Service Tree appointment of a guardian ad litem NAMED: description to the Deed of serve a copy of your answer to the removal, trimming, topping, view Part-Time within thirty (30) days after the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Distribution to Corinne E. 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Call 803-469-8377 stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, their offices at 3800 Fernandina NOTE: Probate Court recommends judgment by default will be rendered YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. that all interested parties be against you for the relief demanded that Plaintiff will move for an Order within thirty (30) days after the represented by counsel licensed to in the Complaint. of Reference or the Court may issue A Notch Above Tree Care Log service hereof, exclusive of the day practice law in South Carolina. If a general Order of Reference of this of such service; except that the any interested party wishes to pickup available. Full quality service action to a Master-in-Equity/Special United States of America, if named, NOTICE OF FILING low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB RENTALS represent him/herself, he/she will be COMPLAINT Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the shall have sixty (60) days to answer required to adhere to the South accredited 983-9721 South Carolina Rules of Civil after the service hereof, exclusive of Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure Procedure. the day of such service; and if you NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a and South Carolina Rules of Complaint was filed in the above Unfurnished fail to do so, judgment by default will Evidence. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE be rendered against you for the entitled action in the Sumter County Apartments Clerk of Court's Office on February that under the provisions of S.C. relief demanded in the Complaint. CURTIS & CROFT, LLC, Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 25, 2019, for the purpose of MERCHANDISE William A.W. Buxton, Esq. instituting an action against the Senior Living 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN ATTORNEY FOR THE Apartments rents contained in the referenced YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO Defendant as a result of an auto PETITIONER accident which occurred February for those 62+ Mortgage is perfected and Attorney MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN P. O. Box 3220, for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON 29, 2016. Auctions (Rent based on income) Sumter, SC 29151, all rents shall be payable directly to WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) 803-778-7404 Shiloh-Randolph Manor it by delivery to its undersigned RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS BRYAN LAW FIRM 125 W. Bartlette. [email protected] OF SC, L.L.P. AUCTION attorneys from the date of default. In UNDER SOME LEGAL 775-0575 John R. Moorman April 27, 2019 at 9 am the alternative, Plaintiff will move DISABILITY: SUMMONS Studio/1 Bedroom before a judge of this Circuit on the Attorney for the Plaintiff RACCOON ROAD STORAGE IN THE FAMILY COURT 17 East Calhoun Street apartments available 10th day after service hereof, or as YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED 7875 Raccoon Rd & Hwy 260 FOR THE FIFTH P. O. Box 2038 EHO soon thereafter as counsel may be AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Check out our web site for updates heard, for an Order enforcing the appointment of a guardian ad litem JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Sumter, SC 29151 www.raccoonroadstorage.com assignment of rents, if any, and within thirty (30) days after the Case No.: 2018-DR-40-4061X (803) 775-1263 The following units will be up for Huntington Place compelling payment of all rents service of this Summons and Notice sale: Apartments covered by such assignment directly upon you. If you fail to do so, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND Symbolic Ent-F-94, A Wietzel D-49, Ashton Mill to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be application for such appointment Apartment Homes based upon the original Note and will be made by Attorney for S Felder L-279, L Gibbons D-48, S Mortgage herein and the Complaint Plaintiff. Marcus Wilson and Safira Madge C-44, A Montgomery I-206, Rents from $700 per mo. attached hereto. Henkis-Wilson M Solone L-294, T Stewart G-144, K 1 Month Free with a YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Plaintiffs, Sweat C-30, L Wallace I-198, R 13 month lease. NOTICE OF FILING that Plaintiff will move for an Order v. Hicks-U-516, D Russ-J-230, B (2 bedroom only) COMPLAINT of Reference or the Court may issue Angelica Canty, Jermaine Williams, Elliott-O-341, J Brown-H-175 a general Order of Reference of this Jamaya, K'wamaine, and Jasmine all LEASING OFFICE LOCATED TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE action to a Master-in-Equity/Special minors under the Age of eighteen Garage, Yard & AT ASHTON MILL NAMED: Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the (18) years. Estate Sales YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE South Carolina Rules of Civil Defendants. APARTMENT HOMES Procedure. 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and TO: THE DEFENDANTS Moving Sale: Sat. April 20th 803-773-3600 Certificate of Exemption from ADR YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE ABOVE-NAMED: 6:30am-? at 741 Boltman Dr Unit 8. in the above entitled action was filed that under the provisions of S.C. Household items and church equip. OFFICE HOURS: in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED MON-FRI 9-5 Sumter County on January 10, 2019. 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of and required to answer the Ideal Auction A Notice of Foreclosure Intervention rents contained in the referenced Complaint in this action, a copy of 1012 Pocalla Rd. Auction Fri. was also filed in the Clerk of Court's Mortgage is perfected and Attorney which is herewith served upon you, Unfurnished Office. for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that and to serve a copy of your Answer to & Sat. night. Starts 7 pm. the said Complaint on the Plaintiff's Alton Meeler SCAL #4571 Homes all rents shall be payable directly to Brock & Scott, PLLC it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys, Moore Taylor Law Firm, Indoor Flea Mkt, Fri. & Sat. P.A. at their office located at 1700 2 & 3 BR houses for rent. Prices 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, are $475-$545. 137 Carolina Ave., 22 Columbia, SC 29210 325 Kendal Ave. Fri. & Sat. 8-- Phone 844-856-6646 before a judge of this Circuit on the South Carolina 29171, within 30 days Bicycles, Free books, Misc. items. Burgess & 13 Burgess. Call Fax 803-454-3451 10th day after service hereof, or as after the service hereof, exclusive of 803-983-5691 Attorneys for Plaintiff soon thereafter as counsel may be the day of such service, and if you For Sale heard, for an Order enforcing the or Trade Brick House for Rent: 2BR/1BA. SUMMONS assignment of rents, if any, and Occupant must be at least 40 years (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) compelling payment of all rents old, One single occupant or married covered by such assignment directly For Sale: 2 plots with vaults, couple. Absolutely no pets. Call IN THE COURT OF to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be Evergreen Cemetery Vet's Section 803-983-8904 Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm. 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