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at Swan Lake on Saturday SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 A3 FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 75 CENTS Byrd, Disney plan to run in election Delegation members defend appointing at-large school board members for the short term

BY BRUCE MILLS Disney said dur- members, the two they look forward to running votes in a 5-3 vote. [email protected] ing the Board at-large seats will in November and that, as at- Community members in op- Communications remain at-large large members, they would position to any schools closing Members of the Sumter leg- portion of Sumter for about three base their decisions on what have claimed the appoint- islative delegation who au- School District’s years. In 2021, is in the best interests of all ments of Byrd and Disney thored a bill last summer to Board of Trustees with reapportion- public school students. were an effort to overcome an create and appoint two at- meeting on Tues- BYRD DISNEY ment after the Both voted Tuesday in favor April 2017 split vote by the large seats to the school board day at Lakewood next Census, the of the administration’s pro- seven-member board to not defended their decision amid High School that two seats will posal to close two low-enroll- close two schools and public an announcement that both they plan to run for election convert to single-member ment schools — Mayewood opposition to school closures. of those new board members in November after being ap- seats, like the seven others Middle and F.J. DeLaine Ele- New York-based NAACP plan to run for election in No- pointed last year. that are by district. The Board mentary — and merge them Legal Defense Fund discussed vember and amid dissatisfac- With the new law last year of Trustees will then have into larger schools in the the issue in a letter of concern tion from a concerned group. to expand the school board nine district seats. same general areas of the William Byrd and Bonnie from seven to nine voting Both Byrd and Disney said county. They were two yes SEE MEMBERS, PAGE A6 Public safety HQ is almost finished

New $10.6M building will house Sumter fire, police BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]

On North Lafayette Drive, crews are finishing the final steps on the construction of two new buildings that will benefit local first responders as well as Sumter residents. The $10.6 million Public Safety Complex — a 2014 Capital Penny Sales Tax project — to construct new fire and police department headquarters began in January 2017 and is an- PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM ticipated to be complete by the end of Contractors add final touches to the new police and fire department buildings on Lafayette Drive. Once the interior work is complete, the month. landscaping and concrete work will finish off the project. If everything falls into place, said Michael Geddings, construction manager for the city of Sumter, the plan is to begin final inspections of both buildings near the end of April and to start moving in during May. The complex will include a 36,000-square-foot police department building and a 21,600-square-foot fire department building with a four-bay garage. Both buildings are down to the final stages, Geddings said, which includes connecting equipment, installing appliances, testing systems and cleaning. Flooring at the fire department building is expected to be complete by today or sometime next week, he said. The 2014 Capital Penny Sales Tax project will include 36,000 square feet for Sumter Police Department and more than 21,000 square SEE COMPLEX, PAGE A6 feet including a four-bay garage for Sumter Fire Department. It’s scheduled to be finished this month, with move-in beginning in May. Trump puts off Syria strike decision, will talk to allies

BY ROBERT BURNS would consult further with al- British officials said up to 75 partners and allies.” icy not to be involved directly and CATHERINE LUCEY lies. people were killed. Sanders said Trump would in Syria’s civil war. The Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mat- The White House press sec- speak later with French Presi- “Our strategy remains the tis warned such an attack car- retary, Sarah Huckabee Sand- dent Emmanuel Macron and same as a year ago,” he said. WASHINGTON — President ried the risk of spinning out ers, said in a brief statement British Prime Minister There- “It is to drive this to a U.N.- Donald Trump on Thursday of control, suggesting caution after Trump met with Mattis sa May. brokered peace but, at the put off a final decision on pos- ahead of a decision on how to and other members of his Na- Although Mattis noted that same time, keep our foot on sible military strikes against respond to an attack against tional Security Council: “No military action carried risks, the neck of ISIS until we suf- Syria after tweeting earlier civilians last weekend that final decision has been made. he also emphasized that Syri- focate it,” referring to the Is- that they could happen “very U.S. officials are increasingly We are continuing to assess an use of chemical weapons lamic State extremist group. soon or not so soon at all.” certain involved the use of intelligence and are engaged should not be tolerated. And The White House said he banned chemical weapons. in conversations with our he insisted it remains U.S. pol- SEE SYRIA, PAGE A6

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STATE BRIEFS State takes over district amid money, academic issues Sumter man charged with FROM WIRE REPORTS COLUMBIA — A South Carolina Woman, 89: Neighbor stole school district is now the second taken after giving her drug brownie over by the state Department of Educa- sexual assault of 2 minors tion in less than a year. CHARLESTON — Authorities say a News outlets report state Education 19-year-old man brought his 89-year-old Superintendent Molly Spearman de- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS for allegedly sexually assaulting a neighbor brownies laced with a tran- clared a state of emergency Wednesday [email protected] 5-year-old female and then having quilizer and then stole from her. for the Williamsburg County School the victim perform a sex act on Charleston police said in a report the District, among the state’s poorest. Sumter County Sheriff's Office him at a location on Avins Road. woman told officers Christian Jellico Spearman says the district’s financial has charged a 34-year- He also reportedly sexually as- would come over to her home every few decisions, hiring and other daily opera- old Sumter man with saulted a 6-year-old female during weeks, and they would talk and she tions will be controlled indefinitely. She two counts of crimi- the same time frame, states a news would give him money. says high school graduation rates are nal sexual conduct release. Police say when Jellico came over also one of the district’s academic prob- with a minor after it Barefoot was arrested after a Saturday, he offered the woman brown- lems. was reported he sexu- warrant was issued on Wednesday, ies. She said the next thing she remem- The state Revenue and Fiscal Affairs ally assaulted two and he is charged with two counts bered was waking up on her couch. Office says the district receives nearly children under the of first-degree criminal sexual Authorities say a television and $500 $17,000 per student when all sources are BAREFOOT age of 10 between No- conduct. were taken from the woman’s home. combined. Spearman says 74 percent of vember 2017 and April He is being held at Sumter-Lee Police say a high level of a tranquiliz- the per student funding is from state 2018. Regional Detention Center where er was found in her system. and federal aid and the district has Brian Edward Barefoot, of Avins he is awaiting a first appearance Jellico is charged with abuse of a vul- failed to use the money “effectively Road, was arrested on Thursday hearing. nerable adult and larceny. and efficiently.”

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS The Sumter Community Concert Band Jazz Ensemble, along with the Sumter High School Jazz Ensemble and the Lakewood High School Band, will be in concert at Patriot Hall Tuesday night. Admission is free, and the public is invited. 3 jazz bands share Patriot Hall stage Tuesday

BY IVY MOORE semble, Mitchum said. Special to The Sumter Item Fans of the classic 1942 film “Casa- blanca” will recognize Herman Hup- The spring concert by the Sumter feld’s “As Time Goes By.” Community Concert Band Jazz En- Bob Lee will have the alto saxo- semble traditionally features the Sum- phone solo on Henry Mancini’s origi- ter High School Jazz Ensemble, and nal arrangement of the theme from this year’s program will feature the “Peter Gunn,” the popular TV detec- Lakewood High School Jazz Ensemble. tive series starring Craig Stevens that The concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Patri- ran from 1958 to 1961. ot Hall will be free to the public. Mitchum said Mancini is one of his SCCB Jazz Ensemble director Rick favorite composers, “and Bob does a Mitchum said the ensemble is always great job on his solo.” excited about the talent of Sumter’s Soprano Betsy Ridgeway will join music students and is happy to share the SCCB Jazz Ensemble for Harold the stage with them. He also noted the Arlen and E.Y. “Yip” Harburg’s “Over directors of all three bands are mem- the Rainbow,” written for the 1939 film bers of the SCCB Jazz Ensemble and “The Wizard of Oz.” The song won the that two of them are high school band Academy Award for best original song teachers in Sumter School District. for that year. “Sean Hackett teaches at Bates Mid- “Godfather of Soul” James Brown’s dle School,” Mitchum said, “and he 1964 hit “I Got You (I Feel Good)” and plays saxophone with the SCCB Jazz Sol Lake’s “The Lonely Bull,” ar- Ensemble. This is his first year direct- ranged by Herb Alpert, and another ing the Sumter High Jazz Band, which Wolpe arrangement, Eddie Heywood’s always puts on a great performance.” “Canadian Sunset,” will complete the Hackett will play the tenor sax solo set. with SCCB jazz on Dave Wolpe’s ar- Patriot Hall is located at 135 Hayn- rangement of Hoagy Carmichael’s sworth St. Admission is free, but do- iconic “Skylark,” which has been cov- nations to help defray the cost of ered by numerous groups and vocal- Sumter High School Jazz Ensemble with its new director, Sean Hackett, will play at 7 sheet music are accepted. Free park- ists. p.m. Tuesday at Patriot Hall. ing is available. Ray Francis, who plays trumpet For more information about this with SCCB, directs Lakewood’s jazz concert and the SCCB Jazz Ensem- band, making its debut in the SCCB hit “Hang on, Sloopy.” The SCCB Jazz Ensemble will ble’s April 28 Big Band Dance, call jazz group’s annual spring concert. Francis will have the trumpet solo open the concert with its theme, Mitchum at (803) 775-9265. Call the The 17-piece Lakewood ensemble will on Klaus Gunter-Neumann’s 1960s in- Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Sere- same number if you are interested in play three pieces Tuesday night, in- strumental hit “Wonderland by nade,” but the rest of its program joining the Sumter Community Con- cluding an arrangement of the 1964 Night.” will comprise pieces new to the en- cert Band.

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SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS Looking for a family friendly activity? The City of Sumter invites the community to Swan Lake-Iris Gardens for a day of green. Celebrate Earth Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday with Sumter organizations, schools, industries, businesses, local governments and utilities. The free event will include live music, green activities for children, food and beverages, and more than 30 booths and vendors selling earth- friendly / recycled products.

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BY RUSS BYNUM in Florida and similar mea- fight the British. few of the group's 8,000 mem- participants. Mississippi rally Associated Press sures being considered in other Clayton leads a group called bers have emailed him asking organizer Monty Reeves esti- states threaten the rights of the Three Percent Republic. for details about the rally in At- mated 50 to 200 people. law-abiding gun owners. He Such groups lack the following lanta. Reeves and Gulya said they Organizers are encouraging said those attending rallies are of more mainstream Second "We are not sponsoring it in have no ties to militias or other gun rights supporters to bring encouraged to carry rifles — Amendment advocates such as any shape or form, but we're such groups. Reeves owns a unloaded rifles to rallies at unloaded, with no magazines the National Rifle Association. not opposing it," said Henry, bolt-action rifle and a shotgun state capitols across the U.S. inserted — in states where it's An NRA spokeswoman did who doesn't plan to attend. "If for hunting doves and squirrels this weekend, pushing back legal. not immediately return a call we don't have control of it, we near his home in rural Whyn- against a wave of student-led "This is a very peaceful ap- seeking comment. Other gun don't do a lot with it. If any- ot, Mississippi. Gulya is a truck gun violence protests that some proach to a show of force," rights organizations said thing should go bad, we don't driver in Blue Hill, Maine, who see as a threat to the Second Clayton said. "What that means they've played minor roles. want it to reflect on us." likes shooting targets with Amendment. is we're not going to go there Gun Owners of America, one Clayton said the organizers' handguns and rifles. He wor- A group called the National looking for a fight. We're say- of the largest U.S. gun rights goal is for attendance to reach 1 ries gun rights are slowly get- Constitutional Coalition of Pa- ing, 'Look at all the people gath- advocacy groups, plans to alert million nationwide. ting chipped away. triotic Americans spread word ered here. We have a voice too.'" members but isn't involved in That would require average "As responsible, law-abiding of the gatherings on social Most U.S. states allow long organizing the rallies, said turnout of 20,000 per state. gun owners, we seem to pay the media. Organizers have per- guns to be carried openly in Erich Pratt, the group's execu- Maine rally organizer Dave price every time there's one of mits for rallies Saturday out- public spaces, though other tive director. Gulya said he expects 500 to these tragedies," Gulya said. side 45 statehouses, said David legal restrictions may apply. In Jerry Henry, executive direc- 1,500 people. The permit for "We've stayed silent long Clayton, of West Virginia, one Maine, for example, the state- tor of GeorgiaCarry.org, said a Missouri's rally anticipates 100 enough." of the coalition's founders. house grounds are a gun-free The rallies come less than zone. three weeks after hundreds of The coalition describes itself warm, friendly atmosphere • painless experience • family oriented thousands marched in Wash- as a collection of patriotic- ington, New York and other based groups that "come from U.S. cities to demand tougher all walks of life, including gun laws after the February Three Percent groups and local school shooting that killed 17 in militias." Parkland, Florida. It's unclear The Three Percent move- how many will show up — ment vows to resist any gov- turnout predictions of national ernment that infringes on the organizers are vastly higher U.S. Constitution. Its name re- than those of local planners. fers to the belief that just 3 Clayton said a new gun law percent of colonists rose up to Cash in a FLASH! 803.494.8466 We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins www.DentalTeamofSumter.com & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates Lafayette Gold and Silver Exchange InsideInnside VVestcoestco PrPropertiesopperrties 5635 Broad Street Ext. 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 ((inside Coca-Cola Building) Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM Sumter, SC 29150 803-773-8022 -MEMBER- on the corner of 378 & 441 R. Capers Lee, DMD A4 | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 RELIGION THE SUMTER ITEM Missionaries at border spread Christianity to N. Korea

SOUTHERN JILIN PROVINCE, The Rev. Kim Kyou Ho, head was an important figure in the risky, China (AP) — To the North Koreans of the Seoul-based Chosen covert work to promote Christianity in gathered beneath a crucifix in an apart- People Network, shows a the North, which views such efforts as ment in this northeastern Chinese bor- portrait of the Rev. Han a Western-led plot to topple its govern- der region, she is known as "mom." She Chung-ryeol, right, a Chi- ment. At the Chinese government-reg- feeds them, gives them a place to stay nese pastor of Korean de- istered church in Changbai where he and, on occasion, money. scent who headed a front- had worked since the early 1990s, he fed In return, the 69-year-old Korean-Chi- line church in the Chinese and sheltered thousands of North Kore- nese woman asks them to study the border town of Changbai ans over the years — many of whom Bible, pray and sing hymns. She also before he was found dead had fled their famine-stricken country has a more ambitious and potentially of multiple stab wounds in search of food and jobs — while also dangerous goal: She wants the most and a punctured skull in converting hundreds of them to Chris- trusted of her converts to return to April 2016 at his office in tianity. North Korea and spread Christianity Seoul, South Korea. Eric Foley, the American co-founder there. of Voice of the Martyrs Korea, a Seoul- Along the North Korean border, doz- AP FILE PHOTO based Christian nonprofit group that ens of such missionaries are engaged provided funding, Bibles and other re- in work that puts them and their North sources for Han's work, said he thought Korean converts in danger. Most are the Chinese authorities looked the South Koreans, but others, like the dry on the other side of the Yalu River in recent years is the Rev. Han Chung- other way about Han's proselytizing be- woman, are ethnic Koreans whose fam- or workers riding bicycles past run- ryeol, a Chinese pastor of Korean de- cause they considered his charitable ilies have lived in China for genera- down North Korean buildings just a scent who headed a front-line church in work to be a "social service" that helped tions. In recent years, 10 such frontline stone's throw away. the Chinese border town of Changbai allay potential problems like crime, un- missionaries and pastors have died The border missionaries provide before he was found dead of multiple employment and homelessness among mysteriously, according to the Rev. Kim their North Korean visitors with room stab wounds and a punctured skull in the North Koreans in Changbai. Kyou Ho, head of the Seoul-based Cho- and board and those escaping with April 2016, raising suspicions that "That allowed him to do that work in sen People Network, a Christian group places to hide. In return, they ask them North Korea was involved. a level of volume that was unparalleled that runs a memorial hall in the South to memorize the Lord's Prayer, the Chinese police recently told his fami- up and down the border," Foley said. He Korean capital for the victims. North Apostles' Creed and other prayers. ly that surveillance video had captured insisted, however, that Han did not fa- Korea is suspected in all those deaths. Some of the most trusted converts re- images of three men and a woman sus- cilitate defections of North Koreans to Hundreds of other missionaries have turn home to North Korea and covertly pected of being North Korean agents South Korea, which is banned by been imprisoned or expelled by China, share what they've learned, sometimes crossing the border before and after the China. which bans foreigners from proselytiz- carrying Bibles. 49-year-old pastor's slaying, Han's sister, However, seven other defectors and ing. It's almost impossible to determine Han Songshi, told The Associated activists interviewed by the AP said It is perilous work. Li Baiguang, a what happens when those North Kore- Press. She said Chinese authorities told Han did sometimes help North Korean Chinese human rights lawyer whose ans return home to evangelize. From the family the North didn't respond to defectors flee to South Korea, though work defending Christian pastors and the outside, there is no indication that Chinese requests to extradite the sus- he was reluctant to do so for fear of an- farmers had prompted repeated death Christianity has grown in any serious pects. gering the Chinese authorities and im- threats, died on Feb. 26, hours after manner in the North in recent years, North Korea instead sent a letter to periling the work of his church. Choi being admitted to a Chinese military let alone that it's helping shake North the state religious affairs bureau in Sung-ryong, a Seoul-based activist, said hospital for what his relatives described Korean leader Kim Jong Un's power. Changbai saying it had arrested one of he resettled 10 North Koreans in South as a minor stomach ailment. The North accuses South Korea's spy Han's church deacons, Zhang Wenshi, Korea at the request of one of Han's The case has prompted calls for an agency of using missionaries to gather and sentenced him to 15 years of hard deacons. independent investigation from Amnes- information about North Korea's secre- labor, according to two people with di- When one of his converts volun- ty International and the Washington- tive nuclear program and other sensi- rect knowledge of the case who spoke teered to return to North Korea to based National Endowment for Democ- tive topics, as well as to smuggle propa- on condition of anonymity, fearing ret- share the "love of God" with her coun- racy, which noted Li had been "detained ganda materials via leaflets, CDs and ribution from North Korea and China. trymen in 2011, the woman said Han and physically attacked many times" USB sticks, and to build underground In a copy of the letter seen by the AP, smiled at her, asked her to memorize as for his work and cited reports he had churches to undermine Kim's leader- North Korea accused Zhang of conspir- many Bible phrases as possible and recently appeared to be in good health. ship — allegations the Seoul governing with Han in a plot to evangelize gave her $800 to buy a house in the The Korean-Chinese woman said she ment strongly denies. North Koreans, smuggle them out of North that she could use as a gathering is monitored by both North Korean and At least two South Korean pastors the country and subvert the North's place for underground Christians. Chinese authorities, yet, despite the are detained in the North on such government. But the letter stopped "He told me that house would be a risks, has carried out 20 years of mis- charges. short of acknowledging that North Ko- church or a place for God," said the sionary work with North Koreans, Officially, North Korea says it guar- rean agents killed Han. North Korean woman, who has since mostly women who are in China legally antees freedom of religion to its 24 mil- A spokeswoman for the Changbai po- defected to South Korea and spoke on after being granted visas to visit rela- lion people. But in reality, people in- lice department would not confirm the condition of anonymity because of con- tives living there. volved in Bible distribution, secret family's account, saying only: "We have cerns for the safety of her relatives in "I always pray, and I'm with God, so prayer services and underground no obligation to release the details of the North. I'm not worried," said the woman, who church networks are imprisoned or ex- the investigation to the media." A state- As a result of his risky work, North despite that assertion asked that her ecuted, according to activists and defec- run North Korean website denied any Korean defectors, including the woman, name not be published because of safe- tors. The North has five government- involvement in Han's slaying, accusing had long warned Han that the Pyong- ty concerns for herself, her family and sanctioned churches in Pyongyang, but South Korea's then-conservative gov- yang authorities had him on the coun- the North Koreans to whom she minis- critics say they are showpiece facilities ernment of being behind a scheme to try's most-wanted list. Han knew he ters. opened only for foreign visitors. foster anti-Pyongyang sentiment. was "at the top of a blacklist by the She lives so close to North Korea that Among the missionaries and pastors Though Han was little known to in- North's Ministry of State Security," the it is common to see women doing laun- killed under mysterious circumstances ternational media before his death, he North Korean woman said.

* Sunday — The 13th pastoral nounces: Church, 2 Briggs St., Summer- CHURCH NEWS anniversary of Pastor and * Sunday — Woman’s Day / ton, announces: Deacon Hill will be celebrat- Woman’s Ministry anniversa- * Saturday — Huge yard, ed. Pastor Sheila B. Neal will ry at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. plant and bake sale from 8 Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 the Spirit at 3:30 p.m. speak at 11:30 a.m. and Pas- Lynam Road, announces: Johnnie M. Gist will speak. a.m. to 1 p.m. Trailer of furni- * Saturday, May 26 — Health tor Larry W. Barnes will speak The Prayer Band Union will ture, household items, glass- * Sunday — Women’s Day fair at 8 a.m. at 3:30 p.m. meet at 6 p.m. ware, seasonal holiday items, program at 3 p.m., sponsored * Saturday-Sunday, April plants, baked and frozen by the Missionary Society. goods. The Rev. Donna Harvin Jack- Chapel AME Church, McLeod High Hills Missionary Baptist 28-29 — Family and friends son, pastor of Pinehill AME Road, Paxville, announces: Church, 6750 Meeting House weekend will be held as fol- Church, will speak. * Saturday, April 21 — The Road, Dalzell, announces: lows: 9 a.m. Saturday, work- Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad shop, food and fun for all * Friday, April 20 — Fish fry Gospel Jubilee’s 22nd anni- * Saturday — The Wateree St. Ext., announces: versary will be celebrated at Baptist Association Lower Di- ages; and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., spon- worship celebration with * Today — Friday night live at sored by the Pastor’s Aide 6 p.m. On the program: Faith vision Women’s Missionary 7 p.m. Mime, praise dancers, Deliverance Choir, Voices of annual spring meeting at 10 guest preacher the Rev. Dr. ministry. Dinners are $8 and Darrell King, of Bethlehem poetry and more. include fish, red rice, cole- Praise, Truly Committed, Sons a.m. Pastor Donald Amis will of Faith and many others. speak. Baptist Church, Alexandria, * Saturday — Yard sale at 7 slaw, butter beans, roll and Virginia. a.m. drink or snack available for * Sunday — The Missionary $4 and includes fish and Ministry will celebrate Wom- * Friday, April 20 — Ignite ser- Church of Christ, 313 Mooney- vice at 7 p.m. Apostle Micheal bread. ham Road, announces: en’s Observance Day during Mulberry Missionary Baptist the 10:15 a.m. worship ser- Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Ripley will speak. * Saturday, April 28 — The * Sunday — The 22nd pasto- vice. The Rev. Dr. Johnnie Road, announces: * Sunday, April 22 — Ordina- Women’s Missionary Society ral anniversary of the Rev. Boone-McCrea will speak. tion / licensing service by and the young people’s de- James L. and Sister Alethia * Sunday, April 22 — Annual partment will sponsor a give- Women’s Day service at 10:45 Apostle Elise Banks / Proph- Clark will be celebrated at 4 etess Stephanie Mathis. away for the community from p.m. The Rev. Tommy L. China Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets a.m. The Rev. Sandra Sim- 8 a.m. until noon. A variety of Sr., of Pooler, Georgia, will at Bethesda Church of God, mons, associate pastor of items will be given to individ- speak. 2730 Broad St., announces: Bethany Missionary Baptist Unity Universal Baptist Church uals. Church, will speak. There will announces: * Saturday — Knitting Hearts be a gospel singing at 4 p.m. * Sunday, April 29 — Mission- will meet from 10 a.m. until * Sunday, April 22 — The 15th ary worship service at 10 a.m. Community Church of Praise, featuring World Wonders, 562 S. Pike Road, announces: noon. All ladies of all ages Sons of Faith, Brooks Family anniversary of the church will Birthday celebration for the are invited to celebrate the be celebrated at 5 p.m. at * Today — Revival at 7 night- and more. pastor, the Rev. Dr. George E. anniversary celebration. Westend Community Church, ly. Pastor Reginald McLeod, Hicks, will follow the morning There will be real life testi- 101 S. Salem St. Apostle of Darlington, will speak. worship. monies, special music and Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine Frankie L. Perry will speak. more. A love offering will be Grove Road, Rembert, an- Theme: The year of restora- Antioch United Methodist Corinth Missionary Baptist received. Continental break- nounces: tion, reconstruction and re- Church, 4040 Dubose Siding Church, 25 Community St., an- fast included. Nursery provid- * Saturday — The B.O.L.D. La- demption. Road, announces: nounces: ed for children age 5 and dies Society launch drop-in under. Visit knitting- * Monday-Wednesday, April and registration for girls age * Sunday — The adult minis- heartsministry.wordpress. Walker Avenue Church of God, try’s annual pack the pew 23-25 — Revival at 7:30 night- 2-7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 100 Walker Ave., announces: com. Registration fee is $10. Spring jubilee at 4 p.m. Jer- ly. The Rev. Larry W. Barnes, * Sunday — Annual CWC Mis- rleen Washington, of Olden pastor of Bethlehem Mission- * Sunday — Class leaders and sionary Women Day program Chapel United Methodist ary Baptist Church, will Liberty Hill AME Church, 2310 their members worship ser- at 4 p.m. Mary Wilson will Church, will speak. Theme: speak. Liberty Hill Road, Summerton, vice at 11 a.m. speak. “It’s Time to Fill God’s House” announces: * Saturday, April 21 — Inspi- Fellowship Baptist Church, 705 * Today-Sunday — The wom- Pine Hill AME Church, 1505 U.S. rational choir yard sale 7 a.m. en’s ministry’s annual wom- Walker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist W. Huggins St., Manning, an- 521 S., announces: Church, 99 Walter Ave., an- — until. nounces: en’s conference as follows: 6-9 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. * Sunday, April 29 — Women’s nounces: * Monday-Wednesday, April Saturday; and 10 a.m. Sun- Day program at 3 p.m. The * Saturday — Gospel singing 23-25 — Revival at 7 nightly. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist day, the Rev. Dr. Joan Hilton Rev. Donna H. Jackson will at 6 p.m. featuring Unity Pastor Marion Newton, of Je- Church, 4319 Rowe Drive, Sum- will speak. speak. Quartet. merton, announces: hovah Baptist Church, will speak. * Monday-Wednesday, April St. Paul AME Church, 835 23-25 — Revival at 7 nightly. Mount Glory Missionary Baptist Church, 841 N. Main St., an- Plowden Mill Road, announc- The Rev. Ranzy McFadden Fellowship Outreach Ministries, es: will speak. nounces: 1981 Florence Highway, an- * Sunday, April 22 — Women’s nounces: * Sunday, April 22 — The Gos- pel Jubilee’s 22nd anniversa- Day celebration at 9:45 a.m. * Saturday, April 21 —Wom- Canaan Missionary Baptist ry will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Dr. Sonji Reno Williams en’s conference at noon. Church, 774 Douglas Ave., an- On the program: Singing Cav- Garvin Baxter, of First John Evangelist Tyneshia Brooks EVERY DAY nounces: aliers of Eastover, Valentinos, Baptist Church, Columbia, will speak. * Saturday, May 12 — Prayer Sisters of Faith, Resurrection will speak. Dr. Baxter is a breakfast at 8 a.m. The Rev. and many others. playwright, producer and ac- tress. Jeanette M. Collins, of LaGree Friendship Missionary Baptist AME Church, will speak. Church, 182 S. Pike East, an- Mount Zion Missionary Baptist nounces: * Sunday, May 20 — Fruits of Church, 325 Fulton St., an- Summerton United Methodist THE SUMTER ITEM NATION FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 | A5 Plan would allow drug testing for some food stamp recipients

BY JULIET LINDERMAN state from drug testing adults lation to screen safety net and JONATHAN LEMIRE applying for food stamps. program participants in some The Associated Press A federal judge tossed the capacity, according to the Na- suit in 2016, but Walker re- tional Conference of State WASHINGTON — The newed his request for permis- Legislatures. Trump administration is con- sion later that year, after Don- In December, Walker began sidering a plan that would ald Trump had won the presi- moving ahead with a work- allow states to require certain dency but before he took of- around, drug testing partici- food stamp recipients to un- fice. pants in the state’s Employ- dergo drug testing, handing a “We turned that down,” ment and Training Program win to conservatives who’ve said former USDA Food and who also received food long sought ways to curb the Nutrition Service Undersecre- stamps. safety net program. tary Kevin Concannon, who USDA under Trump has not The proposal under review served in the position under taken a public position on would be narrowly targeted, the Obama administration drug testing. But Secretary applying mostly to people from 2009 until January of Sonny Perdue has promised who are able-bodied, without last year. “It’s costly and cum- to provide states with “greater dependents and applying for bersome.” control over SNAP.” some specialized jobs, ac- The proposal is not expect- “As a former governor, I cording to an administration THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ed to be included in a GOP- know firsthand how impor- official briefed on the plan. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks in Madison, Wisconsin, on Jan. 30. written farm bill expected to tant it is for states to be given The official, who spoke on Walker sued the USDA in 2015 for blocking the state from drug test- be released as soon as early flexibility to achieve the de- condition of anonymity to ing adults applying for food stamps. A federal judge tossed the suit in this week, a GOP aide said. sired goal of self-sufficiency discuss internal delibera- 2016, but Walker renewed his request for permission later that year, Federal law bars states from for people,” he said. “We want tions, said roughly 5 percent after Donald Trump had won the presidency but before he took office. imposing their own condi- to provide the nutrition peo- of participants in the Sup- tions on food stamp eligibility. ple need, but we also want to plemental Nutrition Assis- cipients and has found sup- “I think we just have to be Still, some states have tried help them transition from tance Program could be af- port among GOP governors ready because my guess is we to implement some form of government programs back to fected. who argue greater state con- may get an hour’s notice in- drug testing for the food assis- work and into lives of inde- The drug testing proposal trol saves money and reduces stead of a day’s notice,” wrote tance program, so far with lit- pendence.” is another step in the Trump dependency. Jessica Shahin, associate ad- tle success. The emails obtained by the administration’s push to Internal emails obtained by ministrator of SNAP. Judges have blocked simi- AP suggest that a plan could allow states more flexibility The Associated Press indicat- Conservative policymakers lar efforts in other states. In be forthcoming. in how they implement feder- ed that Agriculture Depart- have pushed for years to tie Florida in 2014, a federal ap- The plan would apply to al programs that serve the ment officials in February food assistance programs to peals court upheld a lower able-bodied people who do not poor, unemployed or unin- were awaiting word from the drug testing. court’s ruling that drug test- have dependents and are ap- sured. It also wants to allow White House about the timing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walk- ing SNAP recipients is un- plying for certain jobs, such states to tighten work re- of a possible drug testing an- er, a Republican, sued the constitutional. But at least 20 as operating heavy machin- quirementsChurch for food stamp re- nouncement. DirectoryUSDA in 2015 for blocking the states have introduced legis- ery, the official said.

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in the General Assembly in there was no ulterior motive help the school board.” delegation at the time,” MEMBERS March 2017, said school clo- to adding the two school He also said some people McElveen said. “It was not FROM PAGE A1 sures were not a factor in their board members,” Johnson have been receptive to the something I ever heard until decision to add the two to the said. “As a matter of fact, I new nine-member board, the proposal plan was made last week. school board. They said their was not aware at that time given Byrd and Disney’s cre- public earlier this year.” The legal defense fund decision was largely because of that there was any plan to dentials. Byrd is a certified McElveen said the delegation wrote the letter on its behalf the district’s financial crisis at close any schools. The issue at public accountant, and Disney also wanted to give the selec- and that of a local nonprofit, the time because of overspend- hand was the fact of the dis- was a career public educator. tion of board members back to The Family Unit Inc., operating in fiscal year 2016. trict’s financial difficulties. McElveen said he was on the public as soon as possible. ed by Drs. Brenda and Joseph Johnson said there was no The whole importance of add- the same page with Johnson “The big thing that was Williams of Sumter. ulterior motive to adding the ing two more members was and that he never heard the important to us was to give it On Thursday, state Sens. two at-large seats. having two more sets of eyes suggestion of that ulterior back to the people as soon as Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, “I have heard all kinds of looking at the documents and motive until recently. we can,” he said, “and that’s and Thomas McElveen, D- theories coming from people two more people making deci- “The school closure deci- what we did with the Novem- Sumter, who introduced the bill on that, and I have told them sions. We thought that would sion was not discussed by the ber election of both seats.”

SYRIA FROM PAGE A1 COMPLEX FROM PAGE A1 Mattis’ remarks at a House Armed Services Committee hearing followed a Geddings said crews will series of Trump tweets this week that continue to patch walls in both initially indicated he was committed to buildings, paint and finish bombing Syria but later suggested he other small projects in the was awaiting further advice and as- coming weeks. sessment. Trump wrote in a Thursday He said final landscaping, morning tweet that an attack could paving and exterior concrete happen “very soon or not so soon at work will also be completed all.” during that time. Later Thursday he was noncommit- Located behind Walgreens tal. on North Lafayette Drive, the “We’re looking very, very seriously, complex is approximately half very closely at the whole situation,” he a mile away from the existing told reporters. fire and police department Mattis said options would be dis- buildings. cussed with Trump at a meeting of his The move will also provide National Security Council on Thursday the opportunity for first re- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS afternoon. That meant airstrikes, possi- sponders to install the digital bly in tandem with France and other al- Syrian president Bashar Assad, left, meets with Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran’s Su- E911 radio console system that lies that have expressed outrage at the preme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Damascus, Syria, on Thursday. was also purchased through alleged Syrian chemical attack, could be the 2014 penny tax. launched within hours of a presidential tional response. from Congress. Mattis argued it would Upgrading the E911 system decision. Mattis said that although the United be justified as an act of self-defense, allows first responders to keep The U.S., France and Britain have States has no hard proof, he thinks the with 2,000 U.S. ground troops in Syria; in contact in more areas with been in extensive consultations about Syrian government was responsible he insisted he could not talk about the installation of radio equip- launching a military strike as early as for Saturday’s attack. Initial reports military plans because an attack “is ment on more cellular towers the end of this week, U.S. officials indicated the use of chlorine gas, pos- not yet in the offing.” in the city and county and a have said. A joint military operation, sibly in addition to the nerve agent Mattis said he personally believes switch from analog to digital possibly with France rather than the Sarin. Trump’s ambassador to the Syria is guilty of an “inexcusable” use radios. U.S. in the lead, could send a message United Nations, Nikki Haley, told NBC of chemical weapons, while noting that Installing the console at the of international unity about enforcing News on Thursday the administration the international fact-finding team Public Safety Complex will the prohibitions on chemical weapons. has “enough proof” of the chemical would likely fall short of determining mark the final piece of the Macron said Thursday that France attack but was still considering its re- who was responsible. project. has proof that the Syrian government sponse. Asked about the risks of U.S. military launched chlorine gas attacks and said The Organization for the Prohibition retaliation, Mattis cited two concerns, It’s your world. France would not tolerate “regimes that of Chemical Weapons, based in the starting with avoiding civilian casual- think everything is permitted.” Netherlands, announced it was sending ties. Read all about it. After May met with her Cabinet, a a fact-finding team to the site of the at- “On a strategic level, it’s how do we spokesperson issued a statement saying tack outside Damascus, and it was due keep this from escalating out of control, it is highly likely that Syria’s President to arrive Saturday. It was not clear if you get my drift on that,” he said. Bashar Assad was responsible for Sat- whether the presence of the investiga- Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking Demo- urday’s attack that killed dozens outside tors could affect the timing of any U.S. crat on the House Armed Services Damascus. The Cabinet agreed on the military action. Committee, said he sees no legal justifi- need to “take action” to deter further At the House hearing, Democrats cation for a U.S. strike in Syria, absent chemical weapons use by Assad but grilled Mattis on the wisdom and le- explicit authorization by Congress. Call (803) 774-1200 added that May would continue to con- gality of Trump ordering an attack on More broadly, he doubted the wisdom and get started today. sult with allies to coordinate an interna- Syria without explicit authorization of bombing. PREOWNED SALE!

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LEFT: Marie Land, Judy Lang- ley, Anne Sauls and Edna Ellis, seated, enjoy The Azalea Garden Club’s celebration.

BELOW: Members of The Azalea Garden Club as well as other local garden clubs and regional directors and co-directors celebrated on the front porch of the Wein- berg home on North Brooks Street where the club was founded 70 years ago.

PHOTOS BY SHARRON HALEY / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Mary Lou Schoech, left, and Shirley Chaney look through The Azalea Garden Club scrapbooks at the club’s 70th-anniversary celebration on March 28 at the home of Julien IV and Jessica Wein- Manningberg on North Brooks Street in Manning. Azalea Garden Club marks 70 years

BY SHARRON HALEY “There have been 55 presi- ing at the Old Manning Li- on Arbor Day, provided ar- “In reviewing the past histo- Special to The Sumter Item dents,” Land said. “We have brary and continue to main- rangements throughout the ry of our club, several names participated in accredited tain these grounds as the community during National among many stood out,” Land MANNING — The Azalea flower shows, decorated for Clarendon County Archives,” Garden Club week, decorated said. “Lovey Parker, Ruham- Garden Club celebrated its holiday houses, conducted Land said. “We’ve sponsored the town’s clock for fall and ma Burris, Harleen Britton, 70th anniversary on March 28 gardening symposiums and many students to camp, and Christmas and most recently Frances Brown, Pamm Cantey with help from other local gar- sponsored garden tours.” we published an Azalea Gar- decorated The Milford Planta- and many more. Please raise a den clubs along with regional During the war years, The den Club cookbook and tion Home for its Yuletide glass to toast all of the hard directors with The Garden Azalea Garden Club promoted earned a profit of $521. We’ve Tours. working, talented, creative, Club of South Carolina Inc. and grew Victory gardens, participated in fashion shows, For its efforts, the club has wonderful women who have “March 1948 was a great Land said. bridge tournaments, and earned numerous awards and been and are now members of time in Manning,” Sylvia “We participated in the ren- we’ve awarded a Christmas recognitions during its 70- The Azalea Garden Club of Weinberg Clark told those ovation plans and plantings of Door Contest Prize as well as year history. Manning.” gathered at the anniversary the Clarendon County Court- business of the month celebration. “The war was house grounds after Hurri- award.” over, the men had come home, cane Hugo,” Land shared. 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LOCAL BRIEFS under their beds for unwanted shoes and TA Travel Centers of America in Group, at 6 p.m. Monday, April 30, in they could donate to the club in an ef- Manning are teaming up to honor can- The Zone’s Classroom 2. The meeting FROM STAFF REPORTS fort to raise awareness about brain-re- cer survivors from across Clarendon is free and open to all cancer survivors, lated disorders in Clarendon County. County with a dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, including men, women and children. Manning Masons will host From now until June 4, shoe dona- May 4, in the Clarendon County Com- April’s meeting has been canceled. Pancake Supper on May 4 tions can be made at Clarendon County munity Complex in the gymnasium Chamber of Commerce at 19 N. Brooks behind Weldon Auditorium. Fundraiser for Kwe-Shaura St. Peter’s Masonic Lodge, 232 E. St., Clarendon County Council on Aging The event will be free to all cancer Boyce St. in Manning, will host a pan- at 206 S. Church St. in Manning, Lau- survivors and one guest of each. For Sinkler will be tonight cake supper at 5 p.m. Friday, May 4, to rence Manning Academy at 1154 Acade- more information, please contact Pastor and First Lady Johnson are raise money for various charities. my Drive, Manning United Methodist Deputy First Class Annett Smith at hosting a fundraiser for Kwe-Shaura Tickets are $6 per plate, which include Church at 7 E. Rigby St. and the Claren- (803) 435-4414 or (803) 460-3976. Sinkler at 7 p.m. today at Elizabeth pancakes, sausage, coffee or tea. don County Disabilities and Special Baptist Church, U.S. 301 South of Needs Board at 312 Pine St. in Manning. Cancer survivors invited Manning near Ram Bay. Clarendon Pilot Club The sponsors for the event are Min- CCSO sponsors dinner to to join monthly meetings ister and First Lady Pringle. Many collecting shoes All cancer survivors are invited to gospel groups and choirs will be on Clarendon Pilot Club is asking peo- honor cancer survivors the monthly meeting of Overcomers, hand. All proceeds will go toward Sin- ple to search through their closets and Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office Clarendon County Cancer Survivors’ kler’s medical bills.

MANNING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NOTICE OF ELECTIONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CLARENDON COUNTY

HONOR STUDENTS NAMED The Republican and Democratic parties will hold primaries on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Any necessary runoff s will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Any person wishing to vote in the primaries and runoff s must register no later than Sunday, May 13, 2018. Voter registration by mail forms will be accepted if postmarked by Monday, May 14, 2018. Manning Junior High School honor Husser, Kanani Idrovo-Rosa, Kimmie Voters will be asked to provide one of the following Photo IDs at their polling place: • S.C. Driver’s License students were recently named for the first Jackson, Maranda Jackson, Mary Louise • ID Card issued by S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles nine weeks of the third quarter: Jones, Mary-Michal Kennedy, Naliyah • S.C. Voter Registration Card with Photo • Federal Military ID Lewis, Adelyn McGee, De’Niya Mellette, • U.S. Passport If you have one of these IDs, you are ready to vote. Voters should remember to bring one of these IDs with them to the polling place. Voters without Photo ID can get one free of ALL A HONOR ROLL Zariyah Morales, Ti’Javion Murray, Kush charge from the Department of Motor Vehicles or their county voter registration offi ce. Voters who encounter an obstacle to getting a Photo ID should bring their paper voter Seventh grade — Calvin Bailey, Patel, Tatiana Pendergrass, Adrianna registration card without a photo with them to their polling place. These voters can then sign an affi davit swearing to their identity and to their obstacle to obtaining a Photo ID and vote a provisional ballot. This ballot will count unless the county board of voter registration and elections has grounds to believe the affi davit is false. For more information on Photo Summer Beachum, Mattison Casselman, Plowden, Dijon Rankins, Marley Rodgers, ID, visit scVOTES.org or contact your county board of voter registration and elections. Ashley Felipe, Hannah Hardy, Jodie Li, Aniyah Simon, Hailey Stewart, Elizabeth At 9:00 a.m. on June 12, the County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will begin its examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes at Clarendon County Administration Mac McCabe, Reagan McElveen, KorieAnn Todd, Wyatt Truesdell, Kayli Watford, Love Building, Clarendon County Voter Registration & Elections Offi ce, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC, 29102, 803-435-8215. Moore, Reid Parimuha, Clayton Rose, Troy White and Camya Young; and At 10:00am on June 14, the County Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in this election. This hearing will be held at Claren- Samuel, Travis Smiling, Enndya Thames, don County Election Central, 20 East Keitt Street, Manning, SC, 29102, 803-435-8215. Eighth grade — Price Bailey, Aliyah Ben- Amber Tindal, Brandon Uncapher, Kennah The following precincts and polling places will be open during the primaries and runoff s from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.: Yisrael, Kami Brock, Gregory Casselman, Precincts Polling Places Vicente, Brenden Weeks, LaJada White Alcolu Alcolu Elementary School Keyla Colman Vasquez, Manuel Cruz- Barrineau Barrineau Fire Station and Sean Zito; and Hernandez, Tenasia Dow, Chandler Barrows Mill Friendship Presbyterian Church Bloomville Liberty Fire Station Eighth grade — Rhiya Ashman, Featherstone, Copeland Floyd, Jakiya Calvary Panola Fire Station Davis Station Davis Station Fire Station Jimmy Beard, Thomas Dooley, McClendon Frierson, K’yauna Furman, Dejah Gist, Laura Harmony Harmony Presbyterian Church Geddings, Timothy Goldsmith, Landon M. Gore, Janei Griffen, Aaliyah Harvin, Rachel Hicks Pinedale Pentecostal Church Home Branch W.R. Simpson Farm Offi ce Holladay, Sadie Johnson, Cooper Jones, Haselden, Mya Hilton, Montavious Jennings, Jordan Wyboo Fire Station Manning No. 1 Weldon Auditorium Keyah Jones, Keith Joyner, Addie Laney, Azaria Lemon, Tacoma Magnan, Alaina Manning No. 2 Cypress Center Complex Aniyah Montgomery, Dai Nguyen, Abby Mazyck, Keyon McBride, Dana McCoy, Manning No. 3 Clarendon County Administration Building Council Chambers Owens, Harry Patel and Henry Williams Chyna McCullough, Felix Morales, Elizabeth Manning No. 4 Manning Fire Station Manning No. 5 Manning United Methodist Church Morris, Elijah Owens, Haley Parkhurst, New Zion Clarendon County EMS Building Amonté Ragin, Shiendlin Robinson, Paxville Paxville Town Hall A-B HONOR ROLL Panola Mt. Pleasant RUME Church Seventh grade — Alexis Ayers, Keshawn Rollins, Ja’Quan Roulhac, Norberto Sardinia-Gable Sardinia Fire Station Summerton No. 1 St. Matthias Episcopal Church Samantha Baltzegar, Addison Beatson, Santiago, Noah Sheppard, Calen Skoler, Summerton No. 2 Scott’s Branch High Alumni Association Building Melanie Brown, Kayla Conyers, Brianna Sulajah Stukes, Donavin Sudhoff, Patrick Summerton No. 3 Clarendon District One Resource Center Gym Turbeville Turbeville Town Hall Downes, Shamyia Fordham, Au’Zaria Taylor, Grace A. Tindal, Kerri Vause, Brittany Wilson-Foreston Wilson-Foreston Fire Station Foster, Sidney Galbreath, Taylor Gourdine, Watford, Victoria White, David Witherell, Oakdale Friendship Presbyterian Church Bryar Hearne, Spiritual Hilton, Derrick Omar Woods and Destiny Zene ClarendonTHE Sun DEADLINE CLASSIFIEDS 56&4DAY 11AM Estate Notice LEGAL Clarendon County NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICES OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the Estate Notice following estates MUST file their claims Clarendon County on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address NOTICE TO CREDITORS of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC OF ESTATES 29102, within eight (8) months after the All persons having claims against the date of the first publication of this Notice following estates MUST file their claims to Creditors or within one (1) year from on FORM #371ES with the Probate date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC Court of Clarendon County, the address 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC be forever barred as to their claims. All 29102, within eight (8) months after the claims are required to be presented in date of the first publication of this Notice written statements on the prescribed form to Creditors or within one (1) year from (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC address of the claimant, the basis of the 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall claim, the amount claimed, the date when be forever barred as to their claims. All the claim will become due, the nature of claims are required to be presented in any uncertainty as to the claim, and a written statements on the prescribed form description of any security as to the claim. (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when Estate: Harriette Medlin the claim will become due, the nature of Folkers any uncertainty as to the claim, and a #2018ES1400081 description of any security as to the claim. 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COMMENTARY Speaker Ryan follows the lead of Speaker Reed

ne hundred nine- views — or none at all. He teen years ago, has made clear that he oppos- Speaker of the es any entitlement reform, OHouse Thomas B. which leaves it with zero sup- Reed announced that he was, port from both Republicans after 22 years of service, re- and Democrats. signing from Congress. Reed In temperament, Ryan and had been one of the most ef- Trump are something like COMMENTARY fective speakers ever. Barbara polar opposites. During the Tuchman’s account, in “The 2016 presidential campaign, Proud Tower,” of how he neu- Ryan, the 2012 Republican Facebook shouldn’t be ‘too big to fail’ tered the minority party has vice presidential nominee, entranced readers for decades made clear his distaste for BY CHRISTINE EMBA people raised more than $20 dinary ... . But then, Face- now. When Democrats tried Trump’s tirades and his re- million for relief. And more book is pretty extraordi- to prevent the presence of a luctance to endorse him. he 2008 financial than 70 million small busi- nary.” Later, Sen. Roy quorum by refusing to an- In his own vice presidential crisis made the nesses now use Facebook to Blunt, R-Mo., waxed nostal- swer roll calls, he defeated debate against Joe Biden, the phrase “too big to grow and create jobs.” And gic about how his were the their efforts by simply noting polite Ryan, taking a page Tfail” a part of com- while Zuckerberg apolo- first Senate business cards their presence from the chair. from his mentor Kemp’s per- mon parlance. Until now, gized for the mistakes the printed with a Facebook ad- In the process, Reed made formance against Al Gore in it’s been used mainly to de- company has made, he dress, and how today his policy, passing the first bil- 1996, withstood but declined scribe financial institutions made clear that he views it young son was already dedi- lion-dollar budget — which to imitate Trumpish assaults. that have become so vital to as his responsibility — and cated to Instagram, another included generous Civil War Liberals who lament conser- our system that their col- no one else’s — to fix them. Facebook-owned platform. pensions — the Sherman An- vatives’ lack of civility might lapse could take down the At least at Tuesday’s joint Yes, there were questions titrust Act and a big profitably watch the larger economy. When these hearing before the Senate about what the company budget boost for the video. institutions run into trou- Judiciary and Commerce, should change in the future Navy. The civil rights It’s possible that ble, the government feels Science and Transportation or what it should have re- bill he got the House the realistic prospect obliged to step in — and it committees, many members ported earlier. But few both- to pass — the last of Democrats win- has. of Congress appeared will- ered to wonder whether the such measure for 67 ning a House majori- Following Mark Zucker- ing to accept Zuckerberg’s platform was worth all the years — was blocked ty in November is one berg’s first day of testimony reasoning. It’s easy to see trouble it had caused or in the Senate. reason for Ryan’s re- on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, why they might. whether it was time for a Why did Reed leave tirement. Being mi- one wondered: Is Facebook It was clear, for starters, major shift in how it oper- Congress? He dis- Michael nority leader is no trying to usurp the “too big that the majority of those ates — its revenue model, agreed with his par- Barone fun. “The best sys- to fail” designation for itself asking the questions its data-collection methods, ty’s president. Wil- tem,” Thomas Reed — and with the opposite weren’t necessarily famil- its end goal of world con- liam McKinley had said, “is to have one policy outcome in mind? iar enough with Facebook’s nection. reluctantly gone to war with party govern and the other Rather than asking for sup- technology to suggest any That’s a mistake. Face- Spain and acquired the Phil- party watch.” port or intervention, Zuck- specific regulation to se- book may tout itself as an ippines. Reed thought that But governing is not very erberg’s message is that his cure user data in advance idealistic operation, con- was wrong policy. He left gratifying, either, when work- social network is so systemi- of the next Cambridge Ana- necting humans across the Washington and his native ing in tandem with a presi- cally important that the lytica-style scandal or to globe for the greater good, Maine and moved to New dent who is inconstant, inat- government should just prevent a new infestation but its business model is York to practice law. tentive and inclined to give leave it alone. of Russian bots. Why not based on monetizing as The parallels aren’t quite away his negotiating position The question now is allow Zuckerberg — the ex- much personal data as pos- exact between the resignation with a Fox News Channel-in- whether our government pert — to figure it out? He sible. In essence, the compa- in 1899 of the 32nd speaker spired tweet, recoiling with will take the bait. did roll out what seemed ny has ushered in a new era and the announcement by the attacks on those who seek to In a string of news ap- like dozens of new ideas of what is essentially per- 54th speaker, Paul Ryan, carry out his wishes as best pearances and in his pre- and next steps for securing sonal surveillance for profit. Wednesday that he won’t seek they can discern them. Un- pared testimony, the Face- the Facebook platform. It Certainly, at least, Face- re-election, but they’re close doubtedly, that’s one reason book chief executive contin- was hard to tell whether book is not too big to enough for government work. that a record number of ued to make a glowing case they were real fixes or change. Congress should re- Both cared a lot about policy House Republicans are not for the importance of his Band-Aids, however, and member that the social net- and were partially successful seeking another term. platform. In interviews, he the senators didn’t seem up work is not too big to be at setting it. Each had the Some of this discord is at- mused on the “philosophi- to the task of figuring it punished for prior bad ac- trust of a potentially frac- tributed to the fact that cal question” of helming a out. tions, it’s not too big to be tious caucus. Both decided to Trump’s signature policies on community of more than 2 Perhaps more important, tightly regulated by experts, leave because they were at trade and immigration are billion active users and much of Congress seemed and it’s not too big to be re- odds with their party’s presi- different from those of recent about his “social mission” to buy into the myth of formed in ways that could dent. Republican nominees. But of connecting the world in Facebook’s importance and help us all. And yes, there is more to that’s often the case. Bill Clin- new ways. Before Congress, the inevitability of its grow- Facebook may be big, but Ryan’s claim that he wants to ton was out of line with most he went further, painting a ing influence. In his opening it’s not too big to fail. spend more time with his Democrats on welfare reform. picture of the platform as statement, Commerce Com- family than is usually the The same can be said about all but essential to the func- mittee Chairman John Christine Emba is a colum- case. The Wisconsin Republi- George W. Bush with most tioning of the United States. Thune, R-S.D., said, “To- nist and editor for The can took the speakership only Republicans on illegal immi- “After Hurricane Harvey, day’s hearings are extraor- Washington Post. on condition that he would gration and Barack Obama stay home on weekends rath- with most Democrats on the er than, like his predecessors, Trans-Pacific Partnership. fly around the country fund- Those differences proved to WHO REPRESENTS YOU raising. be bearable. With Trump, it Like Reed with McKinley, seems, not so much. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 773-1086 (803) 212-6148 (Columbia) Ryan is not at odds with Don- Speaker Reed left the COUNCIL (803) 773-0815 (home) [email protected] [email protected] Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning ald Trump on everything; for House before he turned 60; DISTRICT 1 STATE LAWMAKERS District 36 example, they were in sync Speaker Ryan will leave be- Christopher F. Sumpter II SUMTER CITY COUNCIL PO Box 156, Manning, 29102 1200 Broad St., PMB 180 Rep. Will Wheeler, D-Bishopville (803) 435-8117 (home) with the tax bill that Ryan fore turning 50. When he Sumter, SC 29154 MAYOR District 50 (803) 212-6108 (Columbia) pushed through in December. does, someone might well say (803) 305-9375 (cell) Joseph T. McElveen Jr. (803) 484-5454 (office, Bishopville) But they didn’t agree on of him these words Mark [email protected] 20 Buford St. (803) 212-6958 (office, Columbia) Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 428-3161 (home) D-Sumter much else. Twain said about Reed: “He DISTRICT 2 (803) 773-0382 (803) 229-2407 (cell) District 35 Ryan was first elected to was transparently honest Artie Baker [email protected] PO Box 57, Sumter, 29151 3680 Bakersfield Lane WARD 1 Rep. Wendy C. Brawley, D-Hopkins (803) 775-1263 (business) the House in 1998, at age 28, and honorable, there was no Dalzell, SC 29040 Thomas J. Lowery District 70 (803) 212-6132 (Columbia) after working as a staffer for furtiveness about him, and 803-469-3638 (home) PO Box 5 829 Legare St. NATIONAL LAWMAKERS Jack Kemp. As ranking mem- whoever came to know him DISTRICT 3 Sumter, SC 29150 http://bit.ly/2t0Mljq James Byrd Jr. 217 Sagemont Drive, Hopkins 29061 (803) 773-9298 Rep. Ralph Norman — 5th District ber and chairman of the trusted him and was not dis- PO Box 1913 [email protected] Home (803) 776-9286 Office (803) 212-6961 2350 Rayburn HOB House Budget Committee, he appointed.” Sumter, SC 29151 WARD 2 (803) 468-1719 (cell) Washington, D.C. 20515 sought Medicare entitlement Ione Dwyer Rep. Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III, (202) 225-5501 (803) 436-2108 (fax) PO Box 1492 D-Clarendon reform and got just about Michael Barone is a senior po- [email protected] Sumter, SC 29151 District 64 Rep. Jim Clyburn — 6th District every House Republican to litical analyst for the Wash- DISTRICT 4 (803) 481-4284 117 N. Brooks St. 319 Cannon House Office Building sign on. He backed changes in ington Examiner, resident fel- Charles T. Edens [email protected] Manning, SC 29102 Washington, DC 20515 3250 Home Place Road WARD 3 (803) 938-3087(home) (202) 225-3315 Medicaid and food stamps, as low at the American Enter- Sumter, SC 29150 Calvin K. Hastie Sr. (803) 212-6929 (Columbia) 1703 Gervais St. well, and supported free trade prise Institute and longtime (803) 775-0044 (home) 810 S. Main St. Columbia, SC 29201 agreements. He fashioned co-author of The Almanac of (803) 236-5759 (cell) Sumter, SC 29150 Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., R-Sumter (803) 799-1100 [email protected] (803) 774-7776 District 67 [email protected] programs to help people out American Politics. [email protected] PO Box 580 of poverty. On almost all such DISTRICT 5 Sumter, SC 29151 Sen. Lindsey Graham Vivian Fleming-McGhaney WARD 4 (803) 778-2471 (business) 290 Russell Senate Office Building issues, Trump has other © 2018 CREATORS.COM 9770 Lynches River Road Steven Corley (803) 778-1643 (fax) Washington, DC 20510 Lynchburg, SC 29080 115 Radcliff Drive (803) 734-3042 (Columbia) (202) 224-5972 (803) 437-2797 (home) Sumter, SC 29150 [email protected] Midlands Regional Office (803) 495-3247 (office) (803) 305-1566 508 Hampton Street, Suite 202 HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? [email protected] [email protected] Rep. J. David Weeks, D-Sumter Columbia, SC 29201 Send your letter to [email protected], drop it off at District 51 (803) 933-0112 (main) The Sumter Item offi ce, 36 W. Liberty St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, DISTRICT 6 WARD 5 2 Marlborough Court James T. McCain Jr. Robert Galiano Sumter, SC 29154 Sen. Tim Scott Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone number (for 317 W. Bartlette St. 608 Antlers Drive (803) 775-5856 (business) 167 Russell Senate Office Building Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 734-3102 (Columbia) Washington, DC 20510 verifi cation purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the (803) 773-2353 (home) (803) 469-0005 (202) 224-6121 (803) 607-2777 (cell) [email protected] Sen. Gerald Malloy, D-Darlington (202) 228-5143 (fax) print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/letters_to_ District 29 1301 Gervais St., Suite 825 DISTRICT 7 WARD 6 editor. David Merchant 1216 Salem Road Columbia, SC 29201 Eugene Baten Hartsville, SC 29550 (803) 771-6112 PO Box 3193 26 Paisley Park Sumter, SC 29150 (843) 339-3000 (803) 771-6455 (fax) A10 | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 The Mary McLeod Bethune Sec- p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, at WEATHER tion of the National Council of the Sumter Combat Veterans Mary McLeod Bethune Section of NCNW Negro Women Inc. will meet at Group building, 529 N. Wise ® 5 p.m. totoday meet at today Morris Col- Drive. All Purple Heart recipi- AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter lege. The group is soliciting ents and those interested in new members. If you’re in- association membership are TODAY TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY terested in joining, please at- invited. Life membership is tend this meeting. Call Mi- available for only $25. Call randa Davis-Choice at (803) (803) 773-0658. 651-8540. Do you need a divorce but can’t Free income tax filing services afford an attorney? South Car- Mostly sunny and Partly cloudy Partly sunny Clouds, a strong Lots of sun; breezy, Plenty of sun and FAFSA application assis- olina Legal Services will offer nice thunderstorm cooler tance will be provided on a a free do-it-yourself divorce 80° 59° 82° / 65° 78° / 50° 66° / 41° 68° / 45° walk-in basis from 10 a.m. to clinic from 2-4 p.m. Wednes- 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays day, April 18, in Lee County, Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 15% Chance of rain: 20% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 0% and Saturdays at 640 Broad for those who meet the fol- S 7-14 mph S 4-8 mph SSW 7-14 mph S 12-25 mph W 10-20 mph WSW 8-16 mph St. (the Anything Paper lowing criteria: separated for building). Services include e- at least one year; no minor Gaﬀ ney file and direct deposit 2017 children; and no marital 78/57 tax year and processing property or debts that have Spartanburg taxes from three years back to be divided. During the two TODAY’S Greenville 78/57 (2016, 2015 and 2014). Call hour class, a S.C. Legal Ser- 79/59 (803) 883-5483 for informa- vices attorney will provide SOUTH tion. you with all the forms you Florence CAROLINA Bishopville The Sumter AARP Tax-Aide need to file for divorce and 81/59 Foundation will offer free tax give you instructions on how WEATHER 80/58 to get your spouse served. assistance and preparation on Temperatures shown on map are Columbia You will be provided with the Sumter a first come, first served today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 82/61 80/59 basis on Mondays and knowledge you need to start Myrtle Wednesdays through April and finish your divorce with- IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach 17 at the Historical Lincoln out hiring an attorney. Seat- 80/59 73/61 ing is limited. Call (803) 799-9668 Today: Mostly sunny and nice. Winds Center (former home of the Aiken to reserve your space. south-southwest 6-12 mph. Shepherd’s Center), 26 Coun- 79/58 cil St. Call (803) 316-0772. The Sumter Ballroom Dance Saturday: Spotty showers. Winds south- The 6th Annual Rust & Dust Rat Club will hold an open house southwest 4-8 mph. Rods and Traditional Hot Rods, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, ON THE COAST Charleston presented by Reliable Fire & April 22, at the USC Sumter’s Security, will be held from 4 Arts and Letters Building in Today: Mostly sunny and nice. High 71 to 78/62 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April the banquet hall, room 142, 77. 14, at Sumter Cut Rate, 32 S. 200 Miller Road. The parking Saturday: Partly sunny; a few showers, but lot is at 109 University Drive. Main St. Proceeds will bene- dry in southern parts. High 72 to 79. fit Camp Burnt Gin. Event will Club members will perform also feature a pin-up girl the foxtrot, cha-cha, rumba, contest. Call Todd Touchber- tango, Carolina shag, swing ry at (803) 983-5430. and waltz. Guests who wish LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON to get active will be encour- The Lincoln High School Preser- SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK

FAR LEFT: Max is a neutered and housebroken 1-year-old LabradorMax isretriever play- mix. He is great with other dogs,ful, loveschildren to and cats. He is a playful, affectionate,Naruto protective is and active boy who lovesan to attention run. Max would make a great new buddyseeker for any family with other pets or children. LEFT: Naruto is a neutered and housebroken 1-year-old American short hair. He is great with children and other cats. Naruto is an attention seeker. He loves to be held, cuddled and given lots of scratches and love. He would make a great new addition to any family.

The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guig- nard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit www.sumterscspca.com. SECTIONB FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

GYMNASTICS GYMNASTICS Gymnasts set for regionals Ackerman signs to tumble at Presbyterian BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT [email protected]

Sumter High School senior Eliza Ackerman signed a letter of intent on Thursday at Miss Libby's School of Dance and Gymnastics, where she trained, to join a newly created acrobatics and tumbling team at Presbyterian College. Ackerman is the first of Miss Libby's gymnastics students to pursue the sport with any college program, according to head gymnastics coach Tiffany Butler. "This is huge," said Butler. "This is the first time ACKERMAN we've sent one of our gymnasts to college for our sport, so that's very exciting TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM for us. And you can't find a Mia Gabriel, Lori Flemming, Maria Gillen and Molly Jones, clockwise from front, stretch before a recent practice session at Miss Libby’s better kid. She is going to do School of Dance and Gymnastics ahead of their participation in upcoming regional competitions. Gabriel, Fleming and Gillen will com- big things, and this is not the pete at the Level 6/7/8 Regional Championships in Athens, Georgia, next weekend, and Jones travels to Daytona, Florida, April 26-29 for big thing for her." the Xcel Regional Championships. Ackerman started with gymnastics when she was five or six years old, she said, and Three girls will represent Sumter in Athens, Georgia, and 1 competed for eight seasons, reaching the Xcel Platinum level with the team before in Daytona, Florida, with a chance to bring home the gold stepping away from it in about 2015. TREVOR BAUKNIGHT gional championships in Athens, Geor- and Gillen was fourth in the state "I hit the ground running," [email protected] gia, are Molly Jones, Lori Flemming among Xcel Platinum gymnasts with she said. "I decided it was what and Mia Gabriel. Also, Maria Gillen a score of 37.000. The top eight gym- I wanted to do, and I competed Four local gymnasts are putting the will compete the following weekend at nasts in each level compete as part of for so long but just had too finishing touches on their routines the Xcel Regional Championships in the South Carolina state team at the many injuries that I just had ahead of regional championship com- Daytona, Florida. regionals. Jones finished 12th in to sit out for a while." petitions after performing well Gabriel finished first out of 107 Level 6 with a score of 37.175, high She said she has continued enough at the state championships to Level 6 gymnasts during the recent enough to go to Athens to compete as to condition and to coach some qualify. state championships with a score of an all-star. of the younger gymnasts since Joining the South Carolina contin- 37.975. Flemming was second out of gent at next weekend’s Level 6/7/8 re- 104 Level 7 gymnasts with a 38.000 SEE REGIONALS, PAGE B3 SEE SIGNS, PAGE B3

WNBA DRAFT Las Vegas Aces take A’ja Wilson first overall

BY DOUG FEINBERG Azura Stevens, who decided South Carolina’s The Associated Press to forego her final year of eli- A’ja Wilson, gibility at UConn, was taken right, is greeted NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson sixth by Dallas. Washington by WNBA presi- was the top pick in the WNBA drafted Ariel Atkins of Texas dent Lisa Bor- draft by the Las Vegas Aces seventh. Victoria Vivians ders after being on Thursday night. went eighth to Indiana. selected as the The South Carolina star New York took Kia Nurse No. 1 overall post player will bolster the re- ninth and Los Angeles draft- pick in the located franchise’s frontcourt. ed 19-year-old Russian star WNBA draft by The Aces, who moved to Las Maria Vadeeva with the 11th the Las Vegas Vegas from San Antonio this pick. She’s the first foreign Aces on Thurs- past winter, had the first pick player who didn’t play at an day in New York. for the second straight season. American college to be THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Ohio State’s Kelsey Mitchell taken in the first round went second to the Indiana since 2012. Fever. Marie Gulich of Oregon The Chicago Sky took Dia- State was drafted by Phoenix mond DeShields, who spent to close out the first round. the season playing profession- UCLA’s Monique Billings ally in Turkey, and Gabby was the final player invited to Williams of Connecticut with the draft to be taken. She the next two picks. UCLA went with the 15th pick to At- Connecticut Sun. global partner and outfitter Training camps open up on guard Jordin Canada was se- lanta. The Dream had traded The draft was held at Nike’s for the WNBA this season. April 29 and the 22nd season lected fifth by the Seattle for that pick earlier in the day New York headquarters. The They unveiled the new WNBA of the WNBA begins play on Storm. sending Bria Holmes to the athletic apparel company is a uniforms earlier Thursday. May 18.

RBC HERITAGE Sabbatini with early RBC Heritage lead, Johnson 5 shots back

BY PETE IACOBELLI to the top in perfect, windless his approach on No. 18 — the ni said. he tied for eighth, his best The Associated Press conditions on what's typically Pete Dye course's signature Sabbatini wasn't sure he'd showing in eight previous ap- one of the most wind-swept hole with the lighthouse in even tee it up after hurting pearances. HILTON HEAD ISLAND — layouts of the year. the backdrop — to about 7 feet his back Sunday while work- Johnson, ranked No. 1 for Rory Sabbatini shot a 7-under Matt Kuchar, Billy to set up another birdie. ing on his stance. He re- more than a year, won at Ka- 64 for his lowest round ever at Horschel, Ches- "I think anytime you can ceived treatment every day palua and has four other top Harbour Town Golf Links and son Hadley and birdie 18 on this golf course, since and decided to go as 10s since January including a two-stroke lead Thursday in John Huh shot it's key because 18 is not a long as he good. Turns out it last week at the Masters the RBC Heritage, with top- 66s. Johnson had very forgiving hole," he said. was all the way to the end. where he tied for 10th in the ranked Dustin Johnson five a run of four Sabbatini, the last of whose Sabbatini even got a bonus year's first major. He looked shots behind. straight birdies six PGA Tour wins came in on his final tee box when he to continue his strong play at The talk leading up to the in the middle of 2011, kept up the strong play finally got his back to pop Harbour Town where he tournament was of the return SABBATINI his round, but with three more birdies com- after stretching on No. 9 to posted 10 birdies to one of Johnson, the South Caroli- ended up with a ing in. He closed the round make himself feel better. bogey during Wednesday's na native who grew up about 69. He was tied with consecutive birdies on "And it kind of releases ev- pro-am. three hours northwest of here for 20th. his final two holes, the eighth erything for the closure of However, things did not yet had not played in the Pal- Sabbatini, starting on No. and the ninth. the last hole," he said. come as easily for Johnson in metto State's lone PGA Tour 10, birdied four holes on his "All things considered, the Sabbatini surpassed his pre- his first time here since 2009. stop since 2009. But it was front nine. He made a 52-foot course is probably as easy as vious Harbour Town low of 66 Sabbatini who quickly moved putt on the par-3 14th and put I've ever seen it play," Sabbati- in the 2009 final round when SEE HERITAGE, PAGE B4 B2 | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

NBA PLAYOFFS Warriors, Cavs vulnerable, or headed for NBA Finals Round 4?

BY BRIAN MAHONEY 8 Washington Wizards in the ular season for Oklahoma The Associated Press East. Sixth-seeded Miami and City, which acquired Paul No. 3 Philadelphia are then fol- George and Carmelo Anthony Maybe this is the year. lowed by Portland-New Or- to play with Russell West- Maybe the Golden State leans in the other 3-6 matchup. brook but finished well back Warriors, opening the post- On Sunday, it's No. 7 Mil- of Houston and Golden State. season without Stephen waukee at No. 2 Boston, and But the Thunder might be one Curry or any momentum, the Cavs hosting the No. 5 In- of those teams better built for won't be the best of the West, diana Pacers in the East, fol- the postseason, and they got where there's a Houston team lowed by No. 5 Utah at No. 4 an easier road when they won that can run and gun as well Oklahoma City. The Rockets three straight to grab home- as they do. wrap up opening weekend court advantage against a Maybe the Cleveland Cava- against No. 8 Minnesota, end- Utah team that would have liers, starting from the middle ing the NBA's longest playoff had it before a season-ending of the pack in the East, just drought with its first playoff loss at Portland. have too big a hill to climb, appearance since 2004. even with LeBron James car- A look at some things to BANGED-UP BOSTON rying them. watch in the first round: There's no more Kyrie Ir- Or perhaps none of that ving and there was only Gor- matters, and the NBA is head- GOLDEN AGAIN? don Hayward for a few min- ed toward Round 4 of its Curry's injury is the only utes all season, so the Celtics reigning rivalry. one that remains, but the are being overlooked despite The postseason opens Sat- Warriors at one point down their No. 2 seed in the East. urday and it's far from a guar- the stretch were also without But there's plenty of young antee it ends with a record Kevin Durant, Draymond (Jayson Tatum and Jaylen fourth straight NBA Finals Green and Klay Thompson, Brown) and veteran (Al Hor- matchup between the War- too. Even the champions ford, Marcus Morris) talent riors and Cavaliers. Neither couldn't overcome that, drop- on a 55-game winner that fea- was the best team in its con- ping six of their final 10 tures one of the league's best ference during the regular games, but they start against coaches in Brad Stevens. season — the Cavaliers were a San Antonio team whose in- only No. 4 in the East — and jury problems are every bit as WHO WINS? it's not hard to envision a bad, assuming Kawhi Leonard As good as Toronto is, it Houston to Toronto trip re- doesn't return after missing seems futile picking against placing what's become an an- almost the entire season. James and the firepower nual Oakland, California, to around him to get to the NBA Cleveland itinerary. STREAKING SIXERS Finals. But the Cavaliers Then again, the Warriors Philadelphia is the hottest don't defend well enough and could be as dangerous as ever team in the postseason, win- can be picked apart by top of- once Curry returns from a ning its final 16 games to fin- fenses, so go with the West knee injury that could have ish 52-30. But the 76ers are led champion to win the title, him back for the second THE ASSOCIATED PRESS by postseason newcomers in particularly if it's Golden round. James has played in Houston guard James Harden, right, helped the Rockets to the No. 1 Joel Embiid and rookie Ben State or Houston. the last seven NBA Finals, so seed in the Western Conference as the NBA playoffs begin on Satur- Simmons — and Embiid is Take it from another champion. nobody knows how to get to day. Houston will be trying to unseat Golden State as the Western still recovering from a broken "I like Houston and Golden the finish line better, no mat- Conference champion. orbital bone and concussion State, pending their health, as ter from where he starts. as the postseason begins — being my top two favorites," And the other top contend- even gotten out of the second the Cavs last year in the sec- and will have to overcome five-time winner Kobe Bryant ers have to overcome their round. The Raptors had their ond round. their inexperience and a rug- said during a conference call history of disappointments. best regular season ever, but Golden State faces No. 7 San ged Miami team. to promote his new basketball Houston's Mike D'Antoni and they were last seen in the Antonio on Saturday in the analysis show "Detail" that James Harden have never postseason getting stomped in postseason opener, followed by THUNDER STRIKE? will run on ESPN during the won, and Chris Paul hasn't four straight by James and the top-seeded Raptors and No. It was an up-and-down reg- postseason.

SCOREBOARD

Noon — College Lacrosse: Navy at Army (CBS SPORTS L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. TV, RADIO NETWORK). PREP SCHEDULE Noon — College Softball: Alabama at Arkansas TODAY’S GAMES TODAY (ESPNU). TODAY Baltimore (Tillman 0-2) at Boston (TBD), 7:10 p.m. 6 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Open Noon — College Lacrosse: Boston University at Loyola Varsity Baseball N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at Detroit (Fiers 1-0), 7:10 p.m. de Espana Second Round from Madrid (GOLF). (Md.) (SPECTRUM 1250). Conway at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia (Velasquez 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Faria 0-1), 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Grand Prix Hassan II 12:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Hartsville at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. 7:10 p.m. Quarterfinal Matches from Marrakech, Morocco Match — Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Bayern Lakewood at Darlington, 6:30 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 0-1) at Cleveland (Clevinger 1-0), (TENNIS). Munich (FOX SPORTS 2). Manning at Timberland, 6:30 p.m. 7:10 p.m. 10 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Open 12:30 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Lee Central at Cheraw, 6 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Lopez 0-1) at Minnesota (TBD), de Espana Second Round from Madrid (GOLF). League Match — Bournemouth vs. Liverpool (WIS 10). Green Sea-Floyds at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. 8:10 p.m. Noon — College Baseball: Oregon State at Missouri 1 p.m. — College Softball: Louisiana State at Tennessee Carolina Academy at Robert E. Lee, 6:30 p.m. Texas (Minor 1-1) at Houston (Cole 1-0), 8:10 p.m. State Doubleheader Game 1 (ESPNU). (ESPN2). Sumter Christian at Step of Faith Christian, 5:30 p.m. L.A. Angels (Heaney 0-0) at Kansas City (Hammel 0-1), Noon — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series 1 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Fitzgerald 8:15 p.m. Food City 500 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS Glider Kits 300 from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS 1, Varsity and B Team Baseball Oakland (Gossett 0-1) at Seattle (Miranda 0-0), 10:10 1). WEGX-FM 92.9). Williamsburg at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. p.m. Noon — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: RBC Heritage Third Round from B Team Baseball Mitsubishi Electric Classic First Round from Duluth, Hilton Head Island (GOLF). Robert E. Lee at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES Ga. (GOLF). 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Baltimore at Boston Baltimore at Boston, 1:05 p.m. 1 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Fitzgerald or New York Yankees at Detroit (MLB NETWORK). Varsity Boys Soccer N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 1:10 p.m. Glider Kits 300 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX 1 p.m. — College Football: Missouri Spring Game from Hartsville at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. SPORTS 1). Columbia, Mo. (SEC NETWORK). Thomas Sumter at Northwood, 6 p.m. Texas at Houston, 4:05 p.m. 1 p.m. — Professional Tennis: U.S. Men’s Clay Court 2 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Johns Hopkins at Penn Varsity and JV Boys Soccer Toronto at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m. Championship Quarterfinal Matches from Houston State (ESPNU). Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Sumter at West Florence, 6 p.m. (TENNIS). 2 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Chicago L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m. Pinewood Prep at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. 2 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Chicago Cubs (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. Cubs (FOX SPORTSOUTH, MLB NETWORK, WWFN-FM 102.7). Varsity Girls Soccer 100.1, WPUB-FM 102.7). 2 p.m. — Professional Tennis: U.S. Men’s Clay Court Hartsville at Crestwood, 6 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE 2:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Championship Singles Semifinal Matches and Doubles Lakewood at The King’s Academy, 6 p.m. East Division Match — Augsburg vs. Wolfsburg (FOX SPORTS 2, Championship Match from Houston (TENNIS). Varsity and JV Girls Soccer UNIVISION). 2:30 p.m. — College Lacrosse: Cornell at Lehigh (CBS W L Pct GB West Florence at Sumter, 6 p.m. 3 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Fitzgerald SPORTS NETWORK). New York 10 1 .909 — Glider Kits 300 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX 2:30 p.m. — College Football: Clemson Spring Game Varsity Softball Atlanta 7 5 .583 3½ SPORTS 1). from Clemson (ESPN). Green Sea-Floyds at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia 6 5 .545 4 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: RBC Heritage Second Round from 2:40 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Thomas Sumter at Williamsburg, 6 p.m. Washington 6 6 .500 4½ Hilton Head Island (GOLF). League Match — Manchester City vs. Tottenham (NBC Varsity and JV Softball Miami 3 9 .250 7½ 4:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup SPORTS NETWORK). Crestwood at Hartsville, 5:30 p.m. Central Division Series Food City 500 Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. 2:45 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Western Lakewood at Lugoff-Elgin, 5:30 p.m. (FOX SPORTS 1). Conference Quarterfinal Series Match 2 — Colorado at W L Pct GB Manning at Timberland, 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. — Professional Tennis: U.S. Men’s Clay Court Nashville (WIS 10). Pittsburgh 9 3 .750 — Championship Quarterfinal Matches from Houston 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: RBC Heritage Third Round from Varsity Boys Tennis Milwaukee 7 6 .538 2½ (TENNIS). Hilton Head Island (WLTX 19). Sumter at West Florence, 5 p.m. Chicago 6 6 .500 3 6 p.m. — College Softball: Louisiana State at Tennessee 3 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Western Conference Playoffs Varsity Track and Field St. Louis 5 7 .417 4 (ESPNU). Quarterfinal Series Game 1 — San Antonio at Golden Cincinnati 2 9 .182 6½ 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, State (WOLO 25). Lakewood in Bojangles Classic (at Spring Valley High West Division WDXY-AM 1240). 3 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Eastern in Columbia), 10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. — College Football: Kentucky Spring Game Conference Quarterfinal Series Match 2 — New Jersey W L Pct GB from Lexington, Ky. (SEC NETWORK). at Tampa (CNBC). SATURDAY Arizona 9 3 .750 — 6:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Miami at Clemson 3 p.m. — College Softball: Kentucky at Texas A&M Varsity and JV Equestrian Colorado 6 7 .462 3½ (WJMZ-FM 93.1). (ESPN2). Wilson Hall in SCISA Equestrian Competition (at Tally San Francisco 5 6 .455 3½ 7 p.m. — LPGA Golf: LOTTE Championship Third Round 3 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions Ho Equestrian Center in Timmonsville), TBA Los Angeles 4 7 .364 4½ from Oahu, Hawaii (GOLF). Mitsubishi Electric Classic Second Round from Duluth, Varsity and JV Sporting Clays San Diego 4 9 .308 5½ 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Colorado at Ga. (GOLF). Washington or Milwaukee at New York Mets (MLB 3 p.m. — College Football: Florida Spring Game from Wilson Hall in SCYSF Event (at Back Woods Quail Club in Georgetown), TBA WEDNESDAY’S GAMES NETWORK). Gainesville, Fla. (SEC NETWORK). Atlanta 5, Washington 3, 12 innings 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Eastern 3 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at Arkansas Varsity Track and Field Milwaukee 3, St. Louis 2 Conference Quarterfinal Series Match 2 — (WNKT-FM 107.5). Sumter, Thomas Sumter in Gamecock Invitational, 9 Colorado 6, San Diego 4 Philadelphia at Pittsburgh (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 3:30 p.m. — NWSL Soccer: Chicago at Utah (LIFETIME). a.m. Arizona 7, San Francisco 3 7:30 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League 3:30 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Los Angeles at Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, TBA Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 3, 12 innings Playoffs Championship Series Game 3 — Raptors 905 Chicago (UNIVISION). Middle School Track and Field N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 1 at Austin (If Necessary) (ESPN2). 4 p.m. — College Lacrosse: North Carolina at Syracuse Chicago Cubs 13, Pittsburgh 5 Sumter Middle School Conference Championship 7:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Kansas State at Texas (ESPNU). Oakland 16, L.A. Dodgers 6 Tech (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Texas at Houston Meet (at Lakewood High), 10 a.m. 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Western (FOX SPORTS 1). THURSDAY’S GAMES Conference Quarterfinal Series Match 2 — Minnesota 5 p.m. — College Football: Texas A&M Spring Game SUNDAY Pittsburgh 6, Chicago Cubs 1 at Winnipeg (USA). from College Station, Texas (SEC NETWORK). Varsity and JV Equestrian St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m. 7:30 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at 5 p.m. — College Baseball: Miami at Clemson (WJMZ- Wilson Hall in SCISA Hunt Seat Equestrian State Colorado at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Arkansas (WNKT-FM 107.5). FM 93.1). Championship (at Tally Ho Equestrian Center in San Francisco at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. 8 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Orlando at Philadelphia 5 p.m. — College Softball: Baylor at Oklahoma State Timmonsville), TBA (ESPN). (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). TODAY’S GAMES 8:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Mississippi State at 5:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Western Conference Atlanta (Sanchez 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Darvish 0-0), Auburn (SEC NETWORK). Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game 1 — Washington at MLB STANDINGS 2:20 p.m. 9 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Jamal James vs. Abel Toronto (ESPN). St. Louis (Weaver 1-0) at Cincinnati (Mahle 1-1), 6:40 Ramos in a Welterweight Bout from Minneapolis (FOX 6;30 p.m. — Women’s College Bowling: National p.m. SPORTS 1). Collegiate Bowling Championship from St. Louis AMERICAN LEAGUE Colorado (Freeland 0-2) at Washington (Roark 1-0), 10 p.m. — High School Basketball: Nike Hoop Summit (ESPNU). East Division 7:05 p.m. from Portland, Ore. (ESPN2). 6:30 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Grand Prix of W L Pct GB Milwaukee (Davies 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 0-1), 7:10 10 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Western Long Beach Pole Qualifying from Long Beach, Calif. p.m. Conference Quarterfinal Series Match 2 — Los (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Boston 9 2 .818 — Philadelphia (Velasquez 1-1) at Tampa Bay (Faria 0-1), Angeles at Vegas (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. — Arena Football: Philadelphia at Albany (CBS Toronto 8 5 .615 2 7:10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. — College Softball: UCLA at Arizona (ESPNU). SPORTS NETWORK). New York 6 6 .500 3½ Pittsburgh (Kuhl 1-0) at Miami (Peters 1-1), 7:10 p.m. 11 p.m. — PGA Golf: RBC Heritage Second Round from 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore 5 8 .385 5 Arizona (Greinke 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 1-0), Hilton Head Island (GOLF). Kansas City (FOX SPORTS 1). Tampa Bay 3 9 .250 6½ 10:10 p.m. 1 a.m. — International Swimming: TYR Pro Swim Series 7 p.m. — LPGA Golf: LOTTE Championship Final Round Central Division San Francisco (Blach 1-1) at San Diego (Ross 1-1), from Mesa, Ariz. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). from Oahu, Hawaii (GOLF). W L Pct GB 10:10 p.m. 1:55 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Chinese Grand Prix 7 p.m. — College Baseball: Kentucky at Georgia (SEC Saturday’s Games Pole Qualifying from Shanghai (ESPN2). NETWORK). Minnesota 6 4 .600 — Colorado at Washington, 1:05 p.m. 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Eastern Cleveland 7 5 .583 — St. Louis at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. SATURDAY Conference Quarterfinal Series Match 2 — Toronto at Chicago 4 7 .364 2½ Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. 7 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Grand Prix Hassan II Boston (WIS 10). Detroit 4 7 .364 2½ Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Singles Semifinal Matches and Doubles Championship 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Eastern Conference Playoffs Kansas City 3 7 .300 3 Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Match from Marrakech, Morocco (TENNIS). Quarterfinal Series Game 1 — Miami at Philadelphia West Division Pittsburgh at Miami, 7:10 p.m. 7:25 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier (ESPN). W L Pct GB San Francisco at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. League Match — Chelsea vs. Southampton (NBC 8 p.m. — International Swimming: TYR Pro Swim Series Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. SPORTS NETWORK). from Mesa, Ariz. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Los Angeles 10 3 .769 — 8 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Open 9 p.m. — College Baseball: Texas at Oklahoma (ESPNU). Houston 9 4 .692 1 de Espana Third Round from Madrid (GOLF). 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Arizona at Los Seattle 6 4 .600 2½ TRANSACTIONS 8:30 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Angeles Dodgers or Oakland at Seattle (MLB Oakland 5 8 .385 5 Series Food City 500 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX NETWORK). Texas 4 10 .286 6½ SPORTS 1). 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Western Conference THURSDAY 9:20 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Playoffs Quarterfinal Series Game 1 — New Orleans at WEDNESDAY’S GAMES BASEBALL Match — Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayer Leverkusen Portland (ESPN). Minnesota 9, Houston 8 COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended Boston RHP Joe (FOX SPORTS 2). 10:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Western Chicago White Sox 2, Tampa Bay 1 Kelly six games and N.Y. Yankees 1B Tyler Austin five 9:30 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Fitzgerald Conference Quarterfinal Series Match 2 — San Jose at Seattle 4, Kansas City 2 games, pending appeals, for their parts in a bench- Glider Kits 300 Pole Qualifying from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX Anaheim (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Cleveland 5, Detroit 1 clearing incident during Wednesday’s game. SPORTS 1). 11 p.m. — PGA Golf: RBC Heritage Third Round from Baltimore 5, Toronto 3 American League 9:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Hilton Head Island (GOLF). N.Y. Yankees 10, Boston 7 BOSTON RED SOX — Placed LHP Bobby Poyner on the League Match — Brighton vs. Crystal Palace (NBC 1:30 a.m. — International Gymnastics: FIG Individual L.A. Angels 7, Texas 2 10-day DL. Recalled RHP Marcus Walden from SPORTS NETWORK). All-Around World Cup from Tokyo — Women’s Oakland 16, L.A. Dodgers 6 Pawtucket (IL). 10 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Competition (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Transferred LHP Carlos Rondon Match — Everton vs. Swansea (CNBC). 2:05 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Chinese Grand Prix THURSDAY’S GAMES to the 60-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Chris 11 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series from Shanghai (ESPN2). Detroit at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m. Volstad from Charlotte (IL). Food City 500 Practice from Bristol, Tenn. (FOX SPORTS N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 7:10 p.m. DETROIT TIGERS — Recalled LHP Chad Bell from Toledo 1). Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. (IL). THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 | B3

PHOTOS BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM LEFT: Maria Gillen gets vertical on the beam as Lori Flemming and Molly Jones await their turns during a recent practice at Miss Libby’s School of Dance and Gymnastics ahead of her participation in the upcoming regional championships. RIGHT: Flemming executes a back handspring on the beam during practice. BELOW: Mia Gabriel flies high above the beam during a recent practice session at Miss Libby’s.

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“It’s a huge deal,” said Miss Lib- day, and we we just have to remind by’s gymnastics head coach Tiffa- them that they didn’t get this far by ny Butler. “This is the first year not knowing what they’re doing that we’ve actually got three dif- and what their technique is and ferent levels going. We’ve had their bodies knowing what they’re girls go in the past either as all- supposed to do. They’re a very fo- stars or one level go as a team cused group and very supportive, member, but this is the first year just a very good group of young la- we’ve had three girls actually dies.” competing and representing the Butler said that given the nature state. It’s a huge thing for Sumter. of the sport, each of the girls repre- It’s definitely starting to put gym- senting South Carolina has a shot nastics on the map for us, which at winning at a given competition, is awesome. but that the focus is on making “The girls are excited and we’re sure they do their best. excited as coaches and a little ner- “Winning is obviously the ulti- vous because we’re going to be mate goal, but one thing about going against some really tough gymnastics is that it’s kind of who- competition,” Butler said. “But I’m ever performs best that day,” But- positive our girls will hold their ler said. “It’s one of those sports own with no problem. that sometimes even your best isn’t “They’re pretty good about stay- good enough. Our goal is for them ing cool, calm and collected,” she to do their personal bests and we’ll said. “We see it sometimes when see how we do against the other they have little breakdowns when states. We do hope to bring home they’re not hitting something that the gold, though.”

SIGNS FROM PAGE B1 hard work, but I can't wait." knew nothing about the other extracurricular activi- Ackerman said she is ex- sport of acrobatics and tum- ties to get prepared for leader- cited about the opportunity bling, but has quickly be- ship opportunities, it was then, but that the call from University of Oregon, Baylor to compete, but also about come hooked on it and is hard for us because we had Presbyterian Acrobatics and University and the University the opportunity to build thrilled with her daughter's seen her excel in gymnastics," Tumbling head coach Amber of Hawaii have nationally rec- strong friendships and decision. Kipper Ackerman said. "Pres- King was an exciting sur- ognized A&T teams. strengthen her faith through "It demands a discipline byterian just offers a family prise. "For gymnastics, there the team. She said she was from the girls and they have environment and a place "I think she saw on my col- aren't that many spots avail- familiar with the school be- to manage their time like no- where these kids can grow lege application that I had able on teams, so with tum- cause her mother, Kipper, is body else," she said. "That was into phenomenal people. For been a gymnast for a long bling, you have the kids that an alumna. something I believe was culti- her to receive this recruit- time, and that's who she tries may not have been able to do "I had been to PC a few vated right here (at Miss Lib- ment from Coach King has to recruit," said Ackerman, all four events in college that times, and then went to Pal- by's). Any child that has to de- been really exciting for all of the team's second signee. "She can still do something differ- metto Girls State and stayed vote that much time outside us. Amber King is just what reached out to me, and we've ent and still be part of an there for a week and fell in school and away from home these girls need when they been in contact for a long NCAA Division I team," But- love with it," said Eliza, who in such a committed sport has leave home and go into a new time, with her letting me ler said. "Acro-Tumbling is plans to major in Special to figure out how to make it environment -- she's the mom know what it was going to only on the floor, and com- Needs Education and contin- work. all parents pray to find when take." bines tumbling with stunt- ue to work with children after "When she decided to leave their kids go away to college, According to Butler, Acro- ing. They do individual she graduates. "What I'm able gymnastics and focus on and there she is." batics and tumbling is a sub- stunts with three to four to expose myself to at PC is set of gymnastic events in- girls and then they do tum- wonderful. volving only the floor, and so bling with a handful and "When I was in high school is much less expensive for a then a whole team routine at and middle school, gymnas- college to implement than the end." tics really helped with my full-blown gymnastics pro- "I hated quitting gymnas- time management, so I'm hop- grams like that at the Univer- tics," Ackerman said. "It was ing it will help me with that," CONTRACTORS sity of Georgia, a national the worst; but trying to get she said. "I also think that power. Among South Carolina back into it just didn't work being on this team will help colleges, only Converse Col- out. Leaving it was hard, but me strengthen my faith and WANTED lege and Limestone College when Coach King got in touch help me grow through every- offer the sport besides Presby- with me, I got super excited. I thing that we do." terian, but schools like the know it's going to be a lot of Kipper Ackerman said she BISHOPVILLE & Pack-Out WEDGEFIELD HOME & RACK DELIVERY Toolbox If you have good, dependable transportation, only a phone in your home, and a desire $ to earn extra income 229 Call REDA at 774-1257 or LORI at 774-1216 Model #48-22-8424-22-8424 #48-22-8425-22-8425 #48-22-8426-22-8426

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SPORTS ITEMS DRAFT DIARY P-15’s holding organizational meeting A’ja Wilson talks for junior and senior teams April 23 WNBA meetings Sumter Post 15 will be holding an organizational meeting for both its junior and senior baseball programs on Mon- and giving back day, April 23, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at the American Legion building on Artillery Drive. BY A’JA WILSON munity that has given me Anyone who is interested in For The Associated Press so much. I decided to playing for either team should start my pro career off by attend the meeting. NEW YORK — Whew, partnering with YouCari- For more information, call this was one of the busi- ng to host a fundraising athletic director Bill Lyons at est days I've had in my campaign for Palmetto (803) 968-5115. life. Children's Hospital. Our KELLY, AUSTIN SUSPENDED AFTER I've been in New York goal is to help raise funds YANKEES-RED SOX FIGHT for a couple days now and for the Center for Cancer we had meetings Wednes- and Blood Disorders and BOSTON — Red Sox reliev- day. It's been great spend- what better time to do it er Joe Kelly and the Yankees' ing some time with my than now — so fans can Tyler Austin have been sus- fellow draftees. While we join me in celebrating my pended for their roles in the may have been rivals in dream of being drafted brawl between the AL East ri- college, it's all put aside into the WNBA by help- vals at Fenway Park. now. We've been eating ing kids get healthy and Kelly was suspended for six all our meals together. dream big, too. games and Austin received a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS We also spent the day at We did have a little bit five-game penalty. Each play- Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly, left, and first baseman Mitch a series of meetings at of time to explore the er appealed their punish- Moreland, right, drop New York’s Tyler Austin, center, to the grass as the WNBA offices. There league offices. And you ments, and they are eligible to they fight during the seventh inning of their game at Fenway Park in was rookie orientation, a never what or who you play while their appeals are Boston on Wednesday. discussion with the play- might see there. Sure considered. ers' association, and a enough an All-Star photo Major League Baseball an- Devers for the forceout. a season-ending victory in panel with a few WNBA of my coach Dawn Staley nounced the discipline on KNICKS FIRE HORNACEK Cleveland. veterans that included was prominently dis- Thursday. ORLANDO FIRES VOGEL Swin Cash. played as well as a cool Kelly, Austin, Red Sox man- GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The She said something that picture of Sylvia Fowles. ager Alex Cora and Yankees New York Knicks are preach- Frank Vogel was brought to will definitely stick with She's one of the people I third base coach Phil Nevin ing patience but looking for Orlando two years ago with me. We should kick down idolized growing up. It also were fined. Four players progress. hopes he could get the Magic the doors in front of us was also neat to meet on the disabled list also were Jeff Hornacek got caught in back to the playoffs, and stop and always look for the WNBA President Lisa fined for entering the field the middle. the spinning of the revolving next door. Borders. We had an in- during the skirmish: Yankees The Knicks fired their coach door to their coaches' office. I burst through the col- stant connection since we pitcher CC Sabathia, and Red early Thursday, shortly after Neither of those things hap- legiate door to get to the are Alpha Kappa Alpha Sox infielders Xander Bo- finishing a 29-53 season. They pened. next door. sorority sisters. She was gaerts, Dustin Pedroia, and lost more than 50 games and Vogel was fired by the They talked a lot about very personable and Marco Hernandez. missed the playoffs both sea- Magic on Thursday about 10 how there is more to life knowledgeable. In the seventh inning of New sons under Hornacek. hours after the team wrapped than just playing basket- Obviously the draft is York's 10-7 win on Wednesday "We looked out and we have a up a 25-57 season, its sixth ball. That really hit home Thursday night and I'm night, Kelly actually threw at plan for what this team should consecutive losing year. Vogel, for me. During my time super-duper nervous and Austin twice. The first pitch look like over the next three who had one year left on his in South Carolina, I got super-duper excited. I missed, but the second one years or so," Knicks President contract, went 54-110 in his really close to these two plan on getting a good drilled him in the back. The Steve Mills said. "We just two years with Orlando. young kids, Maryiah and night's sleep so that I'm designated hitter then charged thought this was an opportuni- The Magic haven't been to Brayden, who have can- well rested and not fall- the mound, prompting both ty where we thought it was the the playoffs since Stan Van cer. The two of them have ing asleep at the draft benches to empty. right time to make a change." Gundy's final season with the made such an impact in table. The Red Sox were upset Mills and general manager team in 2012. Vogel, who had my life that they probably It hasn't really sunk in with Austin after he slid late Scott Perry said they didn't some successful years coach- will never know. I'm their yet how much my life will into second in the third inning see enough improvement on ing the Indiana Pacers before No. 1 fan. change, but sooner or and his spikes caught Red Sox the court and enough commu- going to Orlando, simply So I talked to my mom later everything that is second baseman Brock Holt, nication and accountability didn't have the roster to and wanted to help them happening will hit me. who had leaned away from the off it. They informed Hor- change that. in a way that also said I'm definitely ready for bag after receiving the throw nacek of their decision at the thank you to the Colum- whatever happens Thurs- from third baseman Rafael airport after flying home from From staff and wire reports bia, South Carolina, com- day night.

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FROM PAGE B1 have a lot of work to go." HERITAGE Kuchar tied for 28th at the Masters last week. Johnson took bogey on his greens was a big difference. second hole, the 11th. He "Once you get on these greens, caught fire in mid-round, you feel like you have a PROFESSIONAL starting a run of four straight chance to make putts," he birdies on the 18th hole. But said. "To come from last week HEATING COOLING Johnson missed 8-foot par where getting on the green AND APPLIANCE SERVICES putts on the fifth and sixth doesn't mean much, you still holes and took one more bogey on his closing hole, the ninth. "I haven't played here in a while, so it's definitely a little bit different being here," Johnson said. AllAll pproductsroducts tested and in Kuchar, playing with John- working concondition.dition. son, took advantage of the mild conditions to get himself in early positon for his second tartan winner's jacket. Frasier Tire Kuchar, ranked 21st in the world, stood at 1 under after Service 361 Myrtle Beach Hwy. his first 11 holes before bird- Sumter, SC 29153 ing four of his final seven — all on putts of 15 feet or less 310 East Liberty Street — to move into second. Sumter, SC 29150 773-6010 OFFICE www.reliablepawnshop.com Kuchar said the move from ( ) 469-5533 PAGER Augusta National's massive 803 773-1423 33 West Liberty Street, Downtown Sumter greens to Harbour Town's tiny 877-747-7642 TOLL FREE 18 N. Brooks Street, Downtown Manning THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 | B5

AREA ROUNDUP Sumter Middle School track championships set for Saturday

The Sumter Middle School SUMTER 13 Gamecocks with two hits and BOYS 5 – Nick Perales (S) defeated Malik CRESTWOOD 3 Cunningham 6-2, 6-2. Conference Track Meet five RBI. Kaydee Moore had DOUBLES Championship will be held Katy Murray scored two three hits, while Samantha VARSITY BASEBALL 1 – Did not play. on Saturday at Lakewood runs and picked up the win in Kirkhart, Kailin Hodge, Emily 2 – Paul Gottshall/Jordan Baker (S) CLARENDON HALL 19 defeated Myron Singletary/N’namdi High School’s J. Frank Baker the circle to lead Sumter High Deas, Emily Jordan, Reagan ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN 16 Griffin 6-1, 6-2. Stadium beginning at 10:30 School to a 13-3 victory over Troublefield and Olaivia Kirk- a.m. Crestwood on Wednesday at man each had two hits. MONCKS CORNER — Clar- VARSITY GOLF The meet will feature the the CHS field. LAKEWOOD 11 endon Hall improved to 2-7 in boys and girls teams from Latrice Lyons added an in- SCISA Region III-1A with a TRINITY-BYRNES 156 MANNING 4 WILSON HALL 167 Alice Drive, Bates, Chestnut side-the-park home run for 19-16 victory over St. John’s Oaks, Ebenezer, Furman, Hill- the Lady Gamecocks. Gabby MANNING — Lakewood Christian on Tuesday at the Wilson Hall lost to Trinity- crest and Mayewood. Kirkman had a double and High School defeated Man- SJC field. Byrnes by 11 strokes on The field events will begin two runs and Emily Jordan ning 11-4 on Wednesday at the The 6-7 Saints were led by Wednesday at Sunset Country at 10:30 with the running had a triple. Anna Copeland MHS field. Bobby Ashba with two hits Club. events scheduled to start at and Josie Self both had a hit, Kylie Smith and Grayce and three RBI. Wells Robin- T-B won with a score of 156, 11:15. a run and an RBI and Kaylee Gainey both reached base son and Dylan Way each had while the Barons shot 167. Admission is $5 per person Posey, Erin McCaffrey, Brian- three times and scored three two hits and two RBI, while Walker Jones led WH with a and concessions will be sold. na Timmons and Katelyn runs to lead the Lady Ga- Kameron Earles, Justin round of 37. Miller Jones shot Browder each had a hit and tors. Jillian Lynch reached James, Michael Blyston and a 39, while Will Barnes had a GIRLS an RBI. base twice and scored two Jonathan McIntosh all had 44 and Evan Hoffman a 47. runs and was the winning two RBI. VARSITY SOFTBALL VARSITY SOCCER pitcher. TEAM BASEBALL VARSITY TENNIS SOUTH FLORENCE 8 CLARENDON HALL 14 WILSON HALL 17 LAKEWOOD 18 ST. JOHN’S CHRISTIAN 1 MANNING 0 LAKEWOOD 0 SUMTER 5 WILLIAMSBURG 5 LOWER RICHLAND 1 MANNING — Darby Wat- FLORENCE — Lakewood MONCKS CORNER — Clar- KINGSTREE — Wilson Hall ford pitched a 2-hit shutout High School lost to South endon Hall improved to 8-0 Sumter High School defeat- picked up 16 hits in a 17-5 vic- and Taylor McPhail drove in Florence 8-0 on Wednesday at with a 14-1 victory over St. ed Lower Richland 5-1 on tory over Williamsburg Acad- six runs to lead Lakewood the SF field. John’s Christian on Tuesday Wednesday. emy on Wednesday at the WA High School to an 18-0 victory at the SJC field. The Gamecocks improved field. over Manning on Wednesday JV SOFTBALL Amberly allowed just one to 3-9 overall. Boykin Wilder led the Bar- at the MHS field. hit and struck out five to get ons with three hits. Ben Reyn- SUMTER 26 SINGLES McPhail had a grand slam the win. She was also 2-for- 1 – Briggs Berry (S) defeated Quinton olds picked up the win, pitch- CRESTWOOD 4 Flood 6-0, 6-0. home run and a double and with two RBI and three runs. 2 – Zachary Kelly (S) defeated Melvin ing four innings. He allowed scored three runs. Morgan Sumter High School defeat- Hadliegh McIntosh was 2-for-3 Archie 6-2, 6-0. two runs and three hits while 3 – Alex Burger (S) defeated Matthew Christmas and Baylee Strick- ed Crestwood 26-4 on Wednes- with two runs, and Olivia Wil- Gault 6-3, 6-2. striking out five. land both scored three runs day at the CHS field. son had a hit, an RBI and 4 – Paul Griffin (LR) defeated Kaleb and had two RBI. Anna Lowder led the Lady three runs. Bartrug 3-6, 6-1, 10-6. From staff reports

OBITUARIES Brooks of Sumter; and many at the church cemetery. memories to be cherished by nieces, nephews, relatives and Mr. Bennette will be placed two sons, Jamesey Lerojen friends. in the church one hour prior Morrison and Kenneth Al- LISA LAFRELL LANE Church at Loring Mill Road, A service of death and to the service. phonso Morrison; two daugh- GREENSBORO, N.C. — Lisa Sumter, where she was very resurrection will be held at The family will receive ters, Leta Dennis and her LaFrell Lane, 53, of Greens- active. She also served as pia- 11 a.m. on Saturday at Trini- friends at the home of his sis- husband, Gregory L. Dennis, boro, passed away on Wednes- nist for several years. She ty Missionary Baptist ter and brother-in-law, Wil- and Renee Benjamin Wash- day, April 4, 2018, at High performed with various Church, 155 Wall St., Sum- liene and Albany Harris John, ington and her husband, Ka- Point Regional choirs within the church. She ter, with the Rev. Larry 31 Caldwell St., Summerton. reem Washington; one sister, Hospital. was also a member of The Weston, host pastor, the Rev. Online condolences may be Mary Ingram and her hus- Born on Aug. Meditations of Zion Gospel Gwendolyn T. White, pastor, sent to www.dysonshomeforfu- band, Kaiser; 11 grandchil- 24, 1964, in Sum- Group. She was a member of and the Rev. James C. Lane, nerals.com. dren; 16 great-grandchildren; ter, she was a Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority eulogist. Professional services en- one uncle, Gary Baker of his daughter of the Inc. The family is receiving trusted to Dyson’s Home for wife Elenora; two aunts, Glo- late James I. and In addition to her parents, friends at 1700 London Road, Funerals, 237 Main St., Sum- ria Miller and husband, LANE Lillie Mae Tindal Lisa was preceded in death by Sumter, SC 29153. merton, (803) 485-4280. James, and Barbara Gamble; Lane. Ms. Lane one brother, Stewart Ricardo. Condolences may be ex- two special cousins, Betty graduated with a Left to cherish her memo- pressed online at www.wright- CARETHA M. GREEN Dicks and Sherri Choice; and Bachelor of Arts Degree in ries are her three children, cremationandfuneral.com. Caretha "Lois" Morrison a special friend, Linda Jen- special education from Co- Jessica Elizabeth Simon and Green, age 72, departed this nings. lumbia College. She received Danielle Lillian Dotson of WASHINGTON BENNETTE life on Thursday, April 5, 2018, In addition to her father, her Master of Education in el- Greensboro and Joshua Israel QUEENS, N.Y. — Washing- at her residence. she was preceded in death by ementary education from Simon of Orangeburg; her ton Bennette, age 95, entered She was born her husband, Rufus Green; South Carolina State Univer- siblings, Gloria J. Lane of into eternal rest on Monday, on Dec. 29, 1945, and a sister, Beatrice Rober- sity. Greensboro, the Rev. James C. April 2, 2018, at in Kingstree, to son. Her teaching career began (Shirley) Lane of Sumter and Jamaica Hospi- her parents, A memorial service will be in South Carolina at Man- Dr. Juanita Lane of Madison tal, Queens. Persena Gamble held at 1 p.m. today in the Bull- chester Elementary School in Height, Michigan; a special Born in Clar- Stewart and the ock Funeral Home Chapel. Pinewood. Over a span of 30 sister, Wendy (Anthony) Ful- endon County, late James You may go to www.bullock- GREEN years, she taught at Oaklawn ton of Kingstree; one grand- he was a son of Eddie Morrison. funeralhome.com and sign the Elementary in Charlotte, aunt, Adell Dicks of Colum- the late Mary She was educat- family’s guest book. North Carolina, Paul Robeson bia; three aunts, Maggie Lane Ann Brown Ben- ed in the public schools of The family has chosen Bull- BENNETTE Academy, Frank Murphy Ele- and Virginia (Marion) Cham- nette and Man- Sumter County. Lois, as she ock Funeral Home for the ar- mentary and Emerson Ele- pion, both of Sumter, and ning Bennette. was affectionately called, rangements. mentary, all of Detroit. After Jean Tindal of Brooklyn, New He was the husband of Doro- was a loving person. She teaching in Michigan for more York; one uncle, Elder Wil- thy Bennette. lived her life and made sure than 20 years, she returned to liam Mickens of Sumter; one Funeral services will be held she included everyone. She North Carolina in 2016 as an sister-in-law, Hattie T. Ervin at noon on Saturday at Histor- was respectable to everyone educator at Rankin Elementa- of Columbia; lifelong friend, ic Liberty Hill AME Church, and treated everyone the ry in Greensboro. Marvis Aiken (Darwin) Summerton, with the Rev. same. She will be missed by She was a member of Wright of Union, New Jersey; Robert China, pastor, officiat- all. Mount Zion United Methodist a special cousin, Marie ing. 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JAMES HOLLAND Singers, The Singing Angels ews, Justin Haile, Gearald Hunter of Sumter; one broth- John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- Our dearly beloved James and Southland Gospel Sing- Ennis Jr. and Jarious Ennis, er, Carzelle Generette of the morial Chapel of Williams Fu- Holland died on Friday, April ers. He was affiliated with all of Dallas; cousins, Barba- home; two godmothers, Alice neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main 6, 2018. Skyway Lodge No. 461 in ra Roman Jackson and Arth- Dennis and Tracie Sanders of St., Sumter. Funeral services will be Lynchburg. Nathaniel was uree McLaughlin Wright; Sumter; one niece, Trinity The procession will leave held at 2 p.m. on an avid farmer and he special friends and class- Jenkins; one nephew, the home at 10:20 a.m. Saturday at Man- worked at Green's Farm for mates, Carol DeChamps J’marrion Hunter; three spe- Services directed by the chester Elemen- more than 50 years. James and Mary Gerard; and cial cousins, Jerrilynn Wil- management and staff of Wil- tary School, 220 Nathaniel's precious memo- other family members and son, Alicia Luciano and liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Clark St., ries will be cherished by two friends. Markquise Hunter; a very N. Main St., Sumter. Pinewood. sons, Nathan (Mae) Epps of Wilhemena was preceded in special friend, Natashiac Online memorial messages Viewing will Sumter and Johnny Epps of death by her mother, grand- Pierson; a host of aunts, un- may be sent to the family at be held from 1 to Walterboro; three daughters, cles, other relatives and [email protected]. HOLLAND parents, and older sister, Lela 6 p.m. today at Betty Green of the home, Le- Vaughn. friends. com. Visit us on the web at the funeral ander (Odell) Fulwood of Public viewing will be held The family is receiving rela- www.WilliamsFuneralHo- home. Lynchburg and Lander from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Sat- tives and friends at the home, meInc.com Funeral arrangements are (Gregory) Williams of Gable; urday at Job’s Mortuary Inc. 5165 Dais Road, Rembert. JOHN E. KING entrusted to Summerton Fu- four siblings, Pearline Gam- Funeral service will be held Funeral services will be neral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke ble and Mary Barno of at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Job's held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at BISHOPVILLE — John Ed- St., Summerton, phone (803) Lynchburg, Lizzie Harrison Mortuary Parlor, 312 S. Main Mount Pisgah Missionary ward King entered eternal 485-3755. of Turbeville and McSwin St., Sumter. Interment will Baptist Church, 7355 Camden rest on April 11, 2018, at his JEAN SWENSEN (Eliza) Epps of Lynchburg; 14 follow at Walker Cemetery. Highway, Rembert, with the residence, 414 Marsh St., Bish- grandchildren; 10 great- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Rev. Anthony L. Taylor Sr., opville. Jean Swensen passed peace- grandchildren; and a host of Main St., Sumter, is in charge pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving fully on March 22, 2018, at nieces, nephews, other rela- of arrangements. The remains will be placed friends at the residence. Good Samaritan Center, tives and friends. Online memorials may be in the church at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held from Dowling Park, Florida. He was preceded in death sent to the family at jobsmor- The procession will leave at 2 until 6 p.m. today at the fu- She was born on May 20, by his wife; mother; father; [email protected] or visit us on 1:20 p.m. from the home. neral home. 1929, in Mayesville, to Ed- two sisters, Vernice Rufus and the web at www.jobsmortuary. Burial will be at Mount Pis- Funeral service will be held ward Boyd Muldrow and Virginia Jordan; four broth- net. gah Missionary Baptist at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Eliz- Margret Montgomery Muld- ers, Johnny Epps, Codell MARJORIE J. ROBINSON Churchyard cemetery. abeth Baptist Church, Bishop- row. Jean was the youngest Epps, Jerry and William Mc- Services directed by the ville, with the pastor, the Rev. of six children. She grew up Cray; and a grandson, Mekhi Marjorie Jones Robinson, management and staff of Wil- Gregory J. Jackson Sr. offici- in the area of Sumter. Jean Rembert. 97, widow of William Harri- liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 ating. Interment will follow at was married in 1952 and was Public viewing will be held son Robinson and married N. Main St., Sumter. the churchyard cemetery. Wil- preceded in death by her hus- from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Job's previously to Elwood P. Twil- Online memorial messages son Funeral Home, 403 S. band of 55 years, James Sw- Mortuary Inc. ley Jr. (deceased), died on may be sent to the family at Main St., Bishopville, is in ensen, in 2007. Jean was a ca- Mr. Epps will be placed in Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at [email protected]. charge of arrangements. reer nurse, providing care the church at 11 a.m. on Sat- Palmetto Health Tuomey. com. Visit us on the web at REBECCA B. HILTON and serving others for more urday for viewing until the Survivors include two www.WilliamsFuneralHo- than 30 years. Jean had a hour of service. daughters, Marjorie T. meInc.com COLUMBIA — On Monday, long history of involvement Funeral services will be Thomy of Sumter and Carol LUCILE C. ROBINSON April 9, 2018, Evangelist Re- with the church and was held at noon on Saturday at T. Maness (William) of Hicko- becca "Bec" Blanding Hilton, most recently a member of Asbury United Methodist ry, North Carolina; two BISHOPVILLE — Lucile widow of Clarence Hilton Sr., the Advent Christian Church Church, 355 Pudding Swamp grandchildren, Timothy W. Corbett Robinson entered exchanged time for eternity at in Dowling Park. Jean and Road, Lynchburg, with Pastor McDonald (Jennifer) of Co- eternal rest on April 7, 2018, the Agape Hospice House in "Swede" retired to the Advent Shirley Ann McKnight. Inter- lumbia and Carrie Maness at Carolina Pines Regional Columbia. Christian Village in 2003. ment will follow at Goodman Regan (Steven) of Hickory; Medical Center, Hartsville. Born on June 5, 1927, in Jean quickly became an ac- Cemetery. and one brother, James E. The family is receiving Clarendon County, she was a tive and contributing mem- The family will receive Jones Jr. of Portsmouth, Vir- friends at the residence, 907 daughter of the late James ber of the community she ad- friends at his home, 1710 Nar- ginia. W. Church St., Bishopville. and Nettie Gilyard Blanding. opted. row Paved Road, Lynchburg. Funeral services will be Visitation will be held from Service of remembrance Jean and "Swede" are sur- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. held at 1 p.m. on Monday with 2 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral will take place at 11 a.m. on vived by their three children Main St., Sumter, is in charge visitation at noon in the Surd- home. Saturday at Manning Junior and their spouses, Carol Ann of arrangements. evant Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral service will be held High School Gymnasium, and Michael Leto, James Wal- Online memorials may be 5201 Portsmouth Blvd., Ports- at 2 p.m. on Saturday at New 1101 W.L. Hamilton Road, ter and Karen Swensen, and sent to the family at jobsmor- mouth, VA 23701. Burial will Hope Baptist Church, Bishop- Manning, where the Rev. Dr. Janette Lynn and Jim [email protected] or visit us on be at Green Lawn Memorial ville, with the Rev. Ricky L. Jeffery Jackson, pastor of Schenck; their six grandchil- the web at www.jobsmortuary. Cemetery. Wilson, pastor, and the Rev. Mount Zero Missionary Bap- dren, Jamie, Samantha, net. Memorials may be made to Raymond Cook officiating. In- tist Church, Manning, will Keith, Erik, Curran and Lea; WILHEMENA MCLAUGHLIN the Church of the Holy Cross, terment will follow at the preside. Words of comfort and seven great-grandchil- 335 N. Kings Highway, Sum- churchyard cemetery. will come from the Rev. Dr. dren. Wilhemena McLaughlin ter, SC 29154 or Trinity United Wilson Funeral Home, 403 Clarence Hilton Jr. The ser- A memorial service was died peacefully on Sunday, Methodist Church, 226 W. Lib- S. Main St., Bishopville, is in vice of committal will follow held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2018, at Greene’s Resi- erty St., Sumter, SC 29150. charge of arrangements. at the Hilton family plot lo- March 27, at Bixler Chapel in dential Facility, where she Elmore-Cannon-Stephens CHRISTENE H. WILLIAMS cated in the Mount Zero Mis- Dowling Park. lived since October 1999. Funeral Home and Crematori- sionary Baptist Church Cem- The family requests dona- Wilhemena was born on um of Sumter is in charge of Christene H. Williams, 58, etery. tions in lieu of flowers. Dona- Jan. 9, 1938. Her birth mother local arrangements. widow of Elijah Williams, was The family is receiving rel- tions can be directed to Ad- was Eartha LeeMcLaughlin Sturdevant Funeral Home called home to glory on Mon- atives and friends at the resi- vent Christian Village,10680 Branch; however, she and her and Crematory is directing day, April 9, 2018, at Palmetto dence of her daughter, Edrena Dowling Park Drive, Live Oak, older sister, Lela Mae, were the services. Health Tuomey. Hilton Conyers, 1214 Connor FL 32060. raised by their maternal KATINA HUNTER Born on Dec. 28, 1959, in Road, Paxville. DOUGLAS W. ELVINGTON grandparents, Sam and Anna Elizabeth, New Jersey, she Fleming & Delaine Funeral Pearson McLaughlin, whom Katina Monique Lasheay was a daughter of Johnny and Home and Chapel of Manning Douglas Wilson Elvington, they affectionately called dad Hunter, 29, departed this Betty Bullock Holmes. She at- is in charge of these services. age 75, beloved husband of 56 and mom. They were mem- earthly life on Tuesday, April tended the public schools of Online condolences for the years to Alice June Wiggins bers of Mount Pisgah AME 10, 2018, following an automo- Sumter County and was a family may be sent to www. Elvington, died on Wednes- Church. bile accident. 1978 graduate of Sumter High flemingdelaine.com or day, April 11, 2018, at NHC Wilhemena completed her Born on Sept. 29, 1988, in School. She was an avid read- flemingdelaine@aol.com Healthcare of Sumter. elementary education at Sumter County, she was a er and loved watching the WALTER TONEY Arrangements will be an- Savage Glover School before daughter of Katherine Hunter cooking channels. nounced by Bullock Funeral entering Lincoln High Generette. "Tina," as she was She leaves to cherish her BISHOPVILLE — Walter Home. School. When she was in affectionately called, was edu- memories: two sons, Elijah Ri- Toney, husband of Mary ninth grade, she served as cated in the public schools of cardo Williams of the home Toney, entered eternal rest on president of Lincoln’s chap- Sumter County. She was a and Christopher Alexander April 11, 2018, at McLeod Re- ter of New Homemakers of graduate of Crestwood High Williams of Sumter; sisters, gional Medical Center, Flor- America (NHA). After grad- School Class of 2008. She was Beverlyn Ellerbe, Kay Na- ence. uating from Lincoln on May employed at Graham’s JKS thaniel, Lynn Glover, Andrea The family is receiving 31, 1956, she attended col- Academy, where she enjoyed Blanding and Lorraine Young; friends at the residence, 196 lege in New York, then re- working with children. Kati- and a host of other relatives Mt. Sinai Church Road, NATHANIEL EPPS turned to Sumter. She na’s Christian life teachings and friends. Mayesville. worked with the school sys- began at an early age at The family is receiving rela- Funeral arrangements are Nathaniel "Gree" Epps, wid- tem a few years before be- Mount Pisgah Missionary tives and friends at the home, incomplete and will be an- ower of Lander McCray Epps, coming incapacitated. Wil- Baptist Church, Rembert, 738 Berry St., Sumter. nounced by Wilson Funeral made his transition to his hemena was buoyed by the where she was a member of Funeral services will be Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- heavenly home on Saturday, presence of family and the youth choir and praise held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at ville. April 7, 2018, at Palmetto friends. She looked at life dance team. Health Tuomey. with quiet eyes and dis- Katina leaves to cherish He was born on Feb. 18, played an attitude of grati- her precious memories: her 1937, in Sumter County, and tude. She had a sweet smile mother, Katherine of the was a son of the late John and a pleasant disposition. home; her step-grandfather, and Elise Ludd Epps. Na- Her memory will be cher- Isiah Scott, whom reared her thaniel was a member of As- ished by her sister, Dolores in his home; three sons, bury United Methodist Branch Hall; her nieces, Ro- Na’shon, Dionelle Jr. and Di- FACTORY OUTLET Church. 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Call BURCH 803-720-4129 of everything, no clothes! experience needed) for our produc- EHO tion facility in Manning that is willing JOB QUALIFICATIONS • 2-3 years Detention Center Food Services Does your garage need to learn and grow with the company. of related work experience • Detail contract at the Sumter County Yard Sale: Come get it from 7-1 Sat. Sheriff's Office Detention Center cleaning out? at 203 Wactor St. No Early Birds! This position involves sheet metal oriented • Must be proficient in Unfurnished Microsoft Office • Good written and Homes located at 1250 Winkles\Road, Please call Brian at part fabrication and aircraft mainte- Sumter, SC 29153. Request for 803-968-4020. Lic. & insured. Moving Sale Fri. & Sat. April 13th & nance shop support. Part fabrication verbal communication skills • Ability Proposals for Detention Center Food 14th. 2995 Tidewater Dr. Riding lawn will include using a Panel Pro metal to work well with diversified staff and Cozy Home in Rembert, if you Services may be obtained by calling volunteers at various levels Lawn Service mover, 8X12 shed, and household router (CNC) with CAD to CAM wish to unwind in a stress free the Purchasing Department at (803) items. program, sheet metal shear, sheet JOB FUNCTIONS • Develops and atmosphere. PRIVATE COZY Pic- 436-2110 or by emailing kwatkins metal brake and other sheet metal executes annual membership busi- turesque 3BR, new appliances, new @sumtercountysc.org. JT's Lawn Care Moving Sale: Sat 8-12, 4595 equipment. Other duties would ness plan • Maintains and ensures HVAC, $900a month. Call Cut shrubs & limbs, Clean flower Excursion Dr. Tools, furniture, wash- include supervised on aircraft work membership database integrity • 803-900-5280 Summons & beds, straw or mulch, debri er, dryer and much more. to include basic disassembly and Assists at 30+ banquets annually Notice removal, pressure washing. reassembly and shop support activi- (nights & weekends) • Develops and Mobile Home 803-840-0322 Sat. April 14th 8-? at 4008 implements policies and procedures Rentals Alderman Camp Rd. Clothes, toys, ties. Responsibilities: of how membership data is stored SUMMONS AND household, electronics, and car 1 NOTICE and managed • Develops and 4BR /4BA in Paxville Living Rm, Legal Service parts. ·Operate a Panel Pro metal router for reverse engineering, engraving and executes membership renewal pro- Eat in Kitchen, laundry rm w BY PUBLICATION part cutout. gram • Ensures membership corre- ookups, appl., central AC Attorney Timothy L. Griffith Spring Fling Yard Sale Sat. April IN THE FAMILY ·Operate metal sheer, metal brake, spondence, membership renewals, 980-298-5370 or 980-498-6279 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. 14th 10-5:30 Elephant Ear, 672 COURT OF THE and hand tools and materials are sent in a timely Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury Bultman. Rock Bottom $. ELEVENTH ·Use computer aided drafting appli- manner • Provides statistics and SW 3BR 2BA like new! $600/mo. + other pertinent information to leader- $500 dep. Old Stone Rd. No Pets. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT cations such as AutoCad or Easy- 2018-DR-32-0286X Roofing Estate Sale: 40 years+ Antiques CAD to create .dxf mechanical ship • Works with chapter volunteers 481-8635 or 418-9302. and fundraising staff to ensure timely Sat. April 14th 8-12 at 3170 drawings STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA and accurate interchange of Robert's Metal Roofing Ebenezer Rd (two story brick home). ·Use computer software to load and Commercial Rentals COUNTY OF LEXINGTON information 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. 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Sat April 14th Help Wanted: Auto detailers and Formerly Just Kids Furniture, 1422 Free Estimates •High School Diploma and noticed of the Complaint for 8-? Tractor, utility trailer, riding lawn auto car washers. Kenny's Car Camden Hwy. Close to Walmart. Tree Service, Stump Grinding mower, bush hog, furniture, clothes, •SC Driver's License removal action in and to the minor Care, 294 Broad St. Sumter. 803-469-9992 children in this action, the original and Land Clearing and lots more. •U.S. Citizen 803-773-1320 of which has been filed in the Office •Able to speak, read and write in Help Wanted of the Clerk of Court for Lexington Multi Family Yard Sale 4360 English County on February 9, 2018, a copy of Amelia Dr. Fri. 9-1 & Sat. 8-? Kids Part-Time LEGAL THE TREE DOCTOR •Must be proficient in basic comput- which will be delivered to you upon clothes, Way To much to list! Professional tree care at affordable ers skills request. Skills and Qualifications Exp. 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Westbrook Judicial Center Happy Meal collectibles, Lawn mow- Notice Of Application Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, •Aircraft maintenance experience or with experience. at 205 East Main Street, Lexington er & trailer, golf clubs, luggage, Notice is hereby given that James H. stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, training desired SC 29072. basketball goal & much more. Bell DBA Bell JH LQR Store intends 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. •Metal shop experience or training Experienced auto detail person to apply to the South Carolina wanted. Highly energetic. PT to FT YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED Fri. & Sun. 10-6 at 2255 Stadium desired Department of Revenue for a license Johnson Tree Service hours. Call John's Hand Car Wash that: (1) the Guardian ad Litem who Rd. Kitchen, medical, clothes, shoes, •Willing to be trained on: permit that will allow the sale OFF is appointed by the Court in this & Brush Removal LLC 803-316-5919. premises consumption of Beer, stroller, crafts, and more. •AutoCad/EasyCad program action to represent the best interests Lic & insured 803-968-4020 •AvCam program Wine, and Liquor at 15 Murphy St. of the children will provide the Sumter, SC 29150. To object to the We also do lawn care, Yard Sale 4318 White Oak Dr. in •Panel Pro Operation Trucking Family Court with a written report garage clean outs, Opportunities issuance of this permit / license, that includes an evaluation and Manning. Furn. beds, kitchen con- •Sheetmetal equipment (sheer, written protest must be postmarked tear down's & haul offs. tents, linens, chest of drawers. brake, hand tools, etc.) assessment of the issues brought no later than April 16, 2018. For a before the Court along with Everything in house must go! From •Mechanical drawing interpretation FT / PT Class A CDL Drivers. Must protest to be valid, it must be in recommendations; (2) the Guardian Davis Station, take Rickenbaker Rd, •Mechanical drawing creation possess haz mat & tanker endorse- writing, and should include the ad Litem 's written report will be following information: (1) the name, PETS & turn left onto White Oak Dr and To Apply, send your resume to ments & TWIC card. Petro exp. is a available for review twenty-four (24) follow signs. Sat. April 14th. [email protected], subject line PA- address and telephone number of hours in advance of the hearing; (3) ANIMALS +. However, not needed to apply. the person filing the protest; (2) the Manning Aircraft Sheetmetal Part Clean 10 Yr MVR. Applicant must be you may review the report at the 1794 Anburn Dr. Sat. April 14th 8-3. specific reasons why the application Guardian ad Litem Program county Fabricator. 23 years of age with at least 2 years should be denied; (3) that the person Lots of good stuff, too much to list! office. driving experience of any kind. Home protesting is willing to attend a Woman's clothes medium to large, daily. Call (803) 473-6553. hearing (if one is requested by the Dogs Nesbitt Transportation is now S. C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL applicant); (4) that the person SERVICES Good Sale! Sat. 7:30-? Tindal Rd hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be protesting resides in the same Housewares, clothes, much more! Lil Ann Gray, SC Bar No.: 2401 For Sale: AKC registered Lab 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs Work Wanted county where the proposed place of Tommy Shealy, SC Bar No.: 5048 puppies, 7 wks old, wormed and experience. Home nights and week- business is located or within five Becky Farmer, Garage Sale: Sat. 8-1at 911 shots. $500 Call David 803-983-6894 ends. Call 843-621-0943 or miles of the business; and (5) the SC Bar No.: 101927 Affordable, caring, experienced name of the applicant and the Haynesworth St. Furniture and more. 843-659-8254 Laura Drew, SC Bar No.: 101522 German Shepherd Puppies $200 Priced to sell. and dependable pet care and address of the premises to be Attorneys for Plaintiff licensed. Protests must be mailed to: Black, tan and gray, Non Registered. We are growing and looking for senior visits. (Vacations, daily P O Box 84129 Huge yard sale Sat 7am -2pm drop-ins, meal prep, local appoint- S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: Lexington, S.C. 29073-4129 Call 803-968-5392 or 968-6068 managers and manager trainees. ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South 1823 Dunbarton Dr Consumer finance experience prefer- ments, etc.) Ref. available. Please Telephone: (803) 785-2960 (off Pinewood Rd) Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) Fax: (803) 785-1514 red but not required. Please apply at call 321-283-9905. 896-0110. 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IN BRIEF U.S. wants Ex-Texas congressman Stockman convicted of fraud, conspiracy to confine A federal jury convicted a former Texas congressman of fraud and conspiracy Thursday for misusing chari- scope of table donations to pay for personal and political expenses. Steve Stockman, a Republican, was accused of conspiring with two staff- Syria war ers to bilk conservative foundations out of at least $775,000. A campaign worker and an aide have pleaded guilty Defense secretary says to various charges. Stockman, 61, could face decades in goal remains end of ISIS prison when sentenced in August. Jim Michaels Senate Judiciary plans April vote USA TODAY on bill to protect Mueller’s job As the White House considered a A bill to protect special counsel strike on Syria, a key concern was pre- Robert Mueller from a sudden firing by venting the country’s civil war from the president is expected to get a com- “escalating out of control,” Defense mittee vote before the month’s end. Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Syrian President Bashar Assad’s re- Grassley, R-Iowa, said Thursday that gime is accused of launching a chem- the committee is expected to vote ical attack that killed dozens of people April 26 on the legislation, introduced Mardi Gras 2018, with its blaze of color and custom, kicks off a tricentennial last weekend. this week as President Trump escalat- jambalaya of exhibitions, parades and parties. DAN ANDERSON/EPA-EFE President Trump said, “It’s too bad ed his criticism of the special counsel. that the world puts us in a position like Grassley has not endorsed the bill. that.” Mattis spoke before a House Armed Interior eases planned fee hikes Services Committee hearing a day af- for some popular national parks ter Trump taunted Russia, warning of NEW ORLEANS an attack in Syria. The Interior Department is increas- “Get ready Russia, because they will ing fees at the most popular national be coming, nice and new and ‘smart!’ ” parks to $35 per vehicle, backing down Trump tweeted, referring to U.S. mis- from a plan to make visitors pay $70 CELEBRATES siles. “You shouldn’t be partners with a per vehicle to visit the Grand Canyon, Gas Killing Animal who kills his people Yosemite and other iconic parks. and enjoys it!” A plan announced Thursday would Russia and Iran back Assad’s re- boost fees at 17 popular parks by $5, up gime in a complicated civil war that from the current $30 but far below the has raged for seven years. figure Interior proposed last fall. Trump softened his rhetoric on The plan by Interior Secretary Ryan Thursday. Zinke drew widespread opposition. “Never said when an attack on Syria would take place,” he tweeted. “Could Reporter: I got threats for asking be very soon or not so soon at all!” if Trump considered resigning The United States is attempting to 300 calibrate its response to be strong Reporter April Ryan said she has re- enough to deter Assad from using ceived death threats after asking Through it all, it lets the good times roll chemical weapons but not so strong as White House press secretary Sarah to destroy his government. A collapse Sanders whether President Trump has Rick Jervis of the Assad regime could lead to a po- considered resigning. USA TODAY litical vacuum in Syria and a resur- Ryan, a White House correspon- gence of the Islamic State. The terror dent for American Urban Radio Net- NEW ORLEANS – Ever since organization was driven from most of works, defended her question while Canadian-born French explorer the territory it held in Iraq and Syria, appearing on CNN, saying she’s re- Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bien- but pockets of militants remain, and ceived a wide range of reactions. ville chose the swampy, flood-prone the organization has proved resilient. “Some are saying it was a great bend in the lower Mississippi River Asked about concerns in planning a question — people who do not support as the spot for a new French colony strike on Assad’s regime, Mattis cited this president. And those who are sup- in 1718, New Orleans has been a roll- worry about inadvertently causing ci- porting this president are outraged, er coaster of historical events. vilian casualties and avoiding any- are angry,” Ryan said. “I’ve been get- Nouvelle-Orléans, as it was origi- thing that would trigger a wider war. ting death threats, and we’ve been nally known, was ruled by three calling the FBI.” countries in less than a century — seeSee SYRIA, SYRIA, Page Page C2 2B Sanders dismissed Ryan’s question France, Spain and America — and Tuesday as “absolutely ridiculous.” swelled with Caribbean, European and African immigrants. It endured Mexican drug lord added to FBI’s outbreaks of yellow fever, slave 10 Most Wanted fugitives’ list uprisings, river floods and one debil- itating hurricane after another. The The FBI has a new name on its list of most recent big one, Hurricane Ka- 10 Most Wanted fugitives: Mexican trina in 2005, submerged 80% of the drug kingpin Rafael Caro-Quintero, city, led to about 1,400 deaths and who was mistakenly released from a threatened the city’s very existence. Mexican prison in 2013 while serving a This year, New Orleans, birth- Musicians entertain on Frenchmen 40-year sentence for the kidnapping place of jazz and jambalaya, cele- Street, above; residents escape and murder of a DEA agent. brates its survival from three centu- rising waters after Hurricane Katrina Authorities are also increasing the ries of tumult with a 300th birthday struck in August 2005. TOP BY Defense Secretary Jim Mattis reward for his capture to $20 million. EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN FOR USA TODAY; testifies before the House Armed From staff and wire reports seeSee NEW NEW ORLEANS, ORLEANS, Page Page C2 2B ABOVE BY EVAN EILE/USA TODAY Services Committee. ALEX BRANDON/AP

Doyle Rice Coast. of Dominica as a Category 5 on Sept. 19 USA TODAY Harvey, a Category 4 hurricane that and later devastated Puerto Rico as a 59% hit Texas with winds of 132 mph, killed high-end Category 4 hurricane. of Americans Goodbye and good riddance. The 68 people and dumped historic The meteorological organization re- say it would names of last year’s monster hurri- amounts of rain on Houston. With tired the four names from its rotating not be hard canes — Harvey, Irma and Maria — will damage of $126 billion, it’s the second- list used for hurricanes and tropical to quit social never be used again after they were offi- costliest hurricane in U.S. history, be- storms in light of the death and de- media. cially “retired” Thursday. hind Katrina. struction the storms caused. The hurricanes killed hundreds of Irma lashed the Caribbean and the The organization reuses storm people, caused more than $200 billion U.S., making seven separate landfalls names every six years in lists for the At- in damage, and brought misery and as it tore across the islands and the lantic and eastern Pacific basins. hardship to millions of Americans. Southeast U.S. A Category 5 storm, Ir- The nation hardest hit by a storm The World Meteorological Organiza- ma killed more than 100 people and can request its name be removed be- tion also retired Nate, a hurricane that devastated the island of Barbuda and cause the storm was so deadly or costly SOURCE Pew Research Center survey of 1,343 adults hit central America as a tropical storm, the U.S. Virgin Islands. that future use of the name would be MIKE B. SMITH, JANET LOEHRKE/USA TODAY killing dozens, then hit the U.S. Gulf Hurricane Maria ravaged the island insensitive. C2 | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 · THE SUMTER ITEM

most wasn’t. British explorers nearly Visitors New Orleans claimed the area for themselves, and gather in even the 18th-century aristocrats in Washington continuedContinued from from Page Page C1 1B Paris originally wanted their French Artillery outpost in Biloxi or farther upriver near Park to party filled with exhibitions, panel dis- modern-day Baton Rouge. take cussions, street parades and parties. Only Bienville’s machinations pictures Throughout the city, large “300” signs brought New Orleans to its present spot. of New have been set up in plazas and parks, After surviving disease, starvation and Orleans’ each big enough for visitors to snap pic- storms, New Orleans in the 19th century 300th tures beside. became a thriving center of commerce, birthday Sean Cummings, a hotelier and en- reaping profits from cotton, banking, logo. trepreneur, said the tricentennial is as slaves, and anything that floated up or EDMUND D. much a tribute to the city’s resilience as down the Mississippi, said Lawrence FOUNTAIN it is to its existence. Powell, a Tulane University historian FOR USA “For me, it’s a (sign) that something and author of The Accidental City: Im- TODAY here works,” he said. “It’s lasted for 300 provising New Orleans. years, and New Orleans has managed to By 1840, New Orleans was the third- be not only part of the physical land- largest banking center in the U.S., be- scape as an American city but in many hind only New York and Baltimore, he ways part of the poetic landscape.” said. “There was a time when this town Orleans architect and urban planner. to significant flood protection and pub- The city that today is New Orleans al- was practically the center of the uni- Each new wave of immigrants to the lic school improvements. verse,” Powell said. city brought with them their food, music Still, the economy appears stalled, New Orleans, like the rest of the na- and architecture. Spanish settlers in the job growth is slowing, and the poverty Corrections & Clarifications tion, was gripped by World War I during late 18th and early 19th centuries used rate still lingers around 24% — nearly the city’s 200th anniversary in 1918 and local ingredients to morph their beloved double the U.S. average, according to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was didn’t roll out much of a celebration. paella into jambalaya. the Brookings Institution. Murders and House speaker for four years starting This year, expect the city to throw a true They filled the French Quarter, the violent crime also remain challenges. in 2007. Some editions Thursday listed party, he said. “Three hundred years is a city’s oldest neighborhood, with homes None of that seemed to matter to incorrect years. pretty good run,” Powell said. decorated with ornate wrought-iron Benny Jones Sr., leader of the Treme There will be street performances at balconies and courtyards, more akin to Brass Band, on a recent Tuesday night USA TODAY is committed to accuracy. Congo Square, where slaves would meet homes in Havana and Sevilla than any- as he readied his musicians for a gig at To reach us at any time, call 800-872-7073 or e-mail [email protected]. Please indicate whether you’re and dance to beating drums; displays of thing found in the U.S., Bingler said. “Al- d.b.a.’s on Frenchmen Street. Jones, 74, responding to content online or in the newspaper. 18th-century artifacts and documents most every art form in New Orleans is has been playing traditional New Or- explaining the city’s founding; and a tri- connected to an earlier era,” he said. leans music in his Sixth Ward neighbor- centennial fireworks show. Into the 20th and 21st centuries, New hood since before he was a teenager. More than anything, the city will be Orleans struggled through waves of Jones said he never thought he’d live celebrating the various groups and cul- economic depression, blistering storms to see the city’s 300th birthday. But now tures that have descended onto New Or- and a steady brain drain of its educated that it’s here, he plans to praise it right. leans over the years and forged its class. 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Nominee promises to Russia passed last summer by Con- gress, Pompeo said more work needs to restore State Dept. morale be done. “Putin hasn’t fully gotten the mes- Oren Dorell sage,” Pompeo said. “But it’s not just USA TODAY sanctions.” The United States pressures Russia WASHINGTON – CIA Director Mike in other ways, he said. The Trump ad- Pompeo vowed Thursday at his confir- ministration’s nuclear posture review mation hearing for secretary of State to puts Russia on notice that the United promote democracy and end the “de- States will modernize its nuclear ar- moralizing” vacancies at the State De- senal, he said. partment. Trump is poised to decide in May “If we do not lead the calls for democ- whether to kill or stick with the Iran nu- racy, prosperity and human rights clear deal negotiated by Trump’s prede- around the world, who will?” Pompeo cessor, Barack Obama. said during his testimony before the Pompeo said Trump told Secretary Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Tillerson that “his goal is to take the “No other nation is equipped with the three shortcomings (of the Iran nuclear same blend of power and principle.” deal) and fix them.” Pompeo, a former Republican con- Trump said he wants France, Germa- gressman from Kansas with a reputa- ny and Britain to work on a framework tion for hawkish views on American se- that will address Iran’s ballistic missile curity, has been a lightning rod for criti- program and the expiration date on as- cism from human rights advocates and pects of the deal and will insist that Iran some Democrats who worry he’ll lead Mike Pompeo says diplomacy is the best method for resolving global conflicts. allow inspections of military sites. If the president into war. JACK GRUBER/USA TODAY that doesn’t happen by May 12 — the Protesters interrupted the start of next deadline for Trump to certify that Pompeo’s hearing in the Senate, chant- Iran is complying with the deal — the ing, “No Pompeo” and “No more war.” New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, “Will you stand up to president will pull out of it but keep In addressing his reputation, Pom- ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign working toward those outcomes, Pom- peo said, “War is the last resort … and I Relations Committee, questioned the President Trump to say ‘no,’ peo said. “There will be a lot of work to know I work for a president who feels close relationship Pompeo developed or will you be a yes man?” do after May 12,” he said. the same. with Trump as CIA director. Trump is also preparing for a pro- “The U.S. needs a military balance of Menendez asked Pompeo whether he Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. Ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations posed summit in May with North Kore- power, but the best outcomes are always would “enable President Trump’s worst Committee an leader Kim Jong Un to discuss the won at the diplomatic table. … Diploma- instincts” or guide him to moderation. North’s nuclear weapons program. cy gives us a chance to achieve what we “Will you stand up to President aggression toward the West. He said he “We have a responsibility to make want peacefully,” he said. Trump to say ‘no,’ or will you be a yes would take the Russian leader “at his sure Kim does not threaten the United After months of disputes with Secre- man?” Menendez asked. word” that he thinks the greatest catas- States of America with a nuclear weap- tary of State Rex Tillerson, President He also asked about Pompeo’s inter- trophe of the 20th century was the dis- on,” Pompeo said. Trump removed the former Exxon exec- actions with special counsel Robert solution of the Soviet Union, something Committee Chairman Bob Corker, R- utive in March and nominated Pompeo Mueller, who is investigating whether Putin said in 2005. Tenn., praised Pompeo as “a person of for the post. the Trump campaign colluded with Rus- “If you believe that, (Putin’s) goal is to high intellect” whose “background Pompeo would become the nation’s sians accused of trying to influence the regain and maintain his power … to could not be better for someone in this top diplomat in a State Department 2016 presidential election. maintain not only his capability, his capacity.” that’s seen many of its most experi- Pompeo said for the first time public- enormous nuclear arsenal, but also to “I plan to avidly support your nomi- enced personnel depart in the past year. ly that he was questioned by Mueller. maintain the perception that he has nation and confirmation,” Corker said. Many ambassadorships are unfilled “He interviewed me,” he said. “I’ve that,” Pompeo said. In addition, Putin Menendez said Pompeo failed to around the world. cooperated with both investigations,” wants to undermine the United States, enunciate administration strategy on Tillerson’s efforts to reorganize and Mueller’s and the inquiry by Congress. he said. Russia, Syria, Iran or North Korea. And streamline the department hollowed Pushed by Menendez to detail what “We need to push back in each place that lack of candor is worrying for him out its top ranks, said Barbara Stephen- he told Mueller and other investigators, that we confront them,” Pompeo said, and other Democrats on the committee, son, president of the American Foreign Pompeo demurred. listing cyber, diplomatic and economic he said. Service Association, a professional or- “As long as these investigations con- arenas. “We need to do our best to make “They’re looking for a secretary of ganization and labor union. tinue, I will not speak about the conver- sure (Putin) doesn’t succeed.” State who will not give in to the worst Pompeo said he plans to help State sations I’ve had,” he said. When Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., instincts and impulses” of the presi- employees feel relevant again and gain Pompeo harshly criticized Russian asked why the Trump administration dent, Menendez said. “I don’t think we the resources they need. President Vladimir Putin and Moscow’s has not fully implemented sanctions on heard that today.” THE SUMTER ITEM · FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 | C3

NEWS Suicides outpace line-of-duty deaths

Study says stigma surrounds statistics

Christal Hayes USA TODAY

Suicides left more officers and firefighters dead last year than all line-of- duty deaths combined. A new study by the Ruderman Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization that works for the rights of people with disabilities, looked at depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues affecting first responders and the rates of suicide in departments nationwide. The group found that although suicide has been an ingrained issue for years, very little has been done to address it even though first responders have PTSD and depression at a level five times that of civilians. Last year, 103 firefighters and 140 po- New York police and first responders assess a fire scene at Trump Tower this month. EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ/GETTY IMAGES lice officers committed suicide, and 93 firefighters and 129 officers died in the line of duty, which includes shootings, grams. First responders are ashamed to First responder deaths tailed the problems around suicide and stabbings, drownings and car accidents talk about and address the topic, which highlighted the same programs. on the job. has a deadly result, she said. The number of firefighters, EMTs “It is a departmental issue that Miriam Heyman, a co-author of the “There is not enough conversation and officers who took their own should be addressed globally,” the re- study, said the numbers of suicide are about mental health within police and lives outnumber all line-of-duty port says. extremely underreported, while more fire departments,” the study says. “Si- deaths in 2017. “Departments must break the silence high-profile deaths make headlines. lence can be deadly, because it is inter- on law enforcement suicides by building Forty-six officers died after being shot preted as a lack of acceptance and thus Firefighters and EMTs up effective and continuing suicide- on the job in 2017, nearly 67% less than morphs into a barrier that prevents first Law enforcement officers prevention programs.” the number of suicides. responders from accessing potentially Attention is sometimes given to Line-of-duty deaths The number of firefighter suicides lifesaving mental health services.” PTSD in the immediate aftermath of a may represent only about 40% of the The stigma isn’t just in silence, the 93 high-profile incident, such as a natural deaths, she said, meaning the deaths study outlines. Families want to hide 129 disaster, terror attack or mass shooting. could total more than 250 — more than the reason behind the death of a loved “Here’s the reality, though: Police and double the amount of all line-of-duty one. Officers feel they’ll be looked down Suicide firefighters witness death and destruc- deaths. on or taken off the job if they speak up tion daily,” Heyman said. “It would be “It’s really shocking, and part of about depression. Dying by suicide 103 silly to think it wouldn’t put a toll on what’s interesting is that line-of-duty means they aren’t buried with honor. 140 them.” deaths are covered so widely by the There have been some pushes for She said when first responders don’t press, but suicides are not, and it’s be- mental health programs in depart- SOURCE Ruderman Family Foundation get help, it can also have a negative ef- cause of the level of secrecy around ments, but the process is slow. FRANK POMPA/USA TODAY fect on the community. these deaths, which really shows the The report highlights programs and “These individuals are the guardians stigmas,” Heyman said. policies such as peer-to-peer assis- the warning signs of depression and for our community,” Heyman said. She said departments don’t release tance, mental health checkups, time off PTSD. “What happens when their decision- information about suicides, and less after responding to a critical incident, A project this year by the Interna- making is flawed? We need for them to than 5% have suicide-prevention pro- and family training programs to identify tional Association of Chiefs of Police de- be healthy.” Another Comey’s book promises national security ‘truth’ about FBI tenure official exits Former colleagues worry bureau will take a beating President’s council is Kevin Johnson being restructured USA TODAY

Gregory Korte WASHINGTON – The last time an USA TODAY FBI director wrote a memoir, the American public got a personal WASHINGTON – President account of a director’s fraught rela- Trump’s deputy national security ad- tionship with a U.S. president. viser will step down from his position In that book, Louis Freeh de- at the White House, continuing the ex- voted a chapter, titled “Bill and odus of national security officials. Me,” to his icy association with Army Maj. Gen. Rick Waddell as- Bill Clinton. sisted national security adviser H.R. That was 2005, when Freeh McMaster, who departed the White and Clinton were long gone from House last week. The White House their respective offices. said Thursday that Waddell would Thirteen years later, James soon step down from Comey is set to drop a book that post, although the about his own extraordinary exact date was not set. tenure — cut short by the Former FBI director James Comey will have his say when his “Waddell is highly re- commander in chief. book is published next week. SHAWN THEW/EPA; FLATIRON spected and very well Comey’s book arrives less liked within the White than a year after his dismissal by House and the United President Trump, who said he fired guage Trump used to describe the for- general inquiry. “That said, I think he’s Rick States Army. We thank Comey for his handling of the inquiry mer director who testified before Con- got something to say, and I’m still going Waddell him for his continued into Russia’s suspected interference in gress last summer that he documented to put down my 25 bucks.” service,” said White the 2016 election. his personal encounters with the presi- Chris Swecker, a former assistant FBI House deputy spokeswoman Lindsay The Justice Department’s inspector dent, in part because he believed Trump director who said Comey invited criti- Walters. general is poised to release an assess- could not be trusted. cism for his handling of the Clinton in- Waddell is the fifth high-ranking of- ment of how the FBI — under Comey’s The president’s comments may pre- quiry, fears that Comey’s reappearance ficial caught up in the turnover at the leadership — handled the politically view what is to come when Comey’s on the national stage risks drawing the National Security Council this week. charged investigation into Hillary book, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and bureau by extension further into The others: Clinton’s use of a private email server Leadership, is released next week. Trump’s cross hairs. “I respect him, and ❚ Tom Bossert, the homeland secu- when she was secretary of State. Ron Hosko, a former FBI assistant di- I think he believes what he’s doing and rity adviser who was Trump’s point The timing could be a marketing bo- rector who served briefly under Comey what he has to say,” Swecker said. “But man on cybersecurity and hurricane nanza for booksellers as Comey’s sup- and supports him, said he doesn’t ex- he’s wading right into the middle of a response. porters and detractors brace for the pect the book to change the minds of political firestorm. He’s putting the FBI ❚ Michael Anton, the NSC spokes- likely firestorm to follow. many who witnessed the turbulent in the political arena again just as (new man and communication adviser. Last week, Trump taunted Comey months after the director’s firing. “In FBI Director) Chris Wray tries to extri- ❚ Nadia Schadlow, a deputy nation- on Twitter for closing what the presi- this hyper-contentious environment, cate the bureau from it.” al security adviser who was an archi- dent described as “a rigged investiga- the book may only deepen the political William Bratton, former New York tect of Trump’s “America First” nation- tion” into Clinton’s private email use. divide between those who support Co- police commissioner and a friend of the al security strategy. He accused the former FBI director and mey and those who believe that Trump former director, said Comey’s story Trump appointed John Bolton, a other former Justice officials of abus- was right to dismiss him,” Hosko said. could bring clarity to “a very confusing former United Nations ambassador ing surveillance authority in tracking “I enjoyed working for Jim Comey. He time” in the country’s political life. “I and Fox News commentator, to suc- Trump campaign adviser Carter Page. is personable, likable, smart and en- think he believes he has a story to tell ceed McMaster. “BAD!” Trump tweeted Saturday. gaged. I think he was very good for the and wants to tell it in his own words,” Bolton reported for work at the The critique was mild compared bureau. But I’m troubled by the timing Bratton said. “I think it could be helpful White House on Monday. with Trump’s earlier characterizations of this,” he said, referring to the Russia for him to explain how he approached of Comey as “a liar” and “a leaker,” lan- investigation and the pending inspector the difficult decisions he made.” C4 | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 TELEVISION THE SUMTER ITEM

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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH Awards (8 p.m. Sunday, CBS), on the fourth season premiere HBO presents “Elvis Presley: featuring appearances and of “Fear the Walking Dead” (10 The Searcher” (8 p.m., Saturday, performances by Jason Al- p.m., AMC, TV-MA). TV-PG), an epic documentary dean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks • Wyatt and Rufus encounter reappraisal of the King. Dead Bentley, Luke Bryan and Flor- JFK as a teenager on “Time- more than 40 years now, Pres- ida Georgia Line. Carrie Un- less” (10 p.m., NBC, TV-PG). ley has fallen into rather well- derwood will appear and per- • Paul grows familiar with calcified myths, many of them form her song, “Cry Pretty,” his abductors on “Trust” (10 negative and derisive. her first public appearance p.m., FX, TV-MA). To those young enough to re- since an accident last Novem- • Axe plans to use philan- member his arrival in the mid- ber. thropy to further his ends on 1950s, he was youth, power, sex “Billions” (10 p.m., Showtime, and musical revolution per- TV-MA). sonified. As John Lennon once SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • While pursuing one firm, famously observed, “Before • The Boston Bruins host the Richard alienates another on Elvis, there was nothing.” Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL “Silicon Valley” (10 p.m., HBO, “Searcher” calls on the voic- hockey (8 p.m., NBC). TV-MA). es of his collaborators, his wife • Every expectant mother’s • Old associates prove diffi- and executor, Priscilla Presley, nightmare comes true in the cult to avoid on “Barry” (10:30 and musicians he influenced, 2018 shocker “The Midwife’s De- p.m., HBO, TV-MA). including Bruce Springsteen ception” (9 p.m., Lifetime, TV- and, in one of his final inter- 14). views, Tom Petty. CULT CHOICE Filmmaker Thom Zimny After raising a lioness from (“Bruce Springsteen’s High SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS birth, married naturalists try Hopes” and “The Promise: The • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” to return Elsa to the wild in Making of ‘Darkness on the HBO (7 p.m., CBS): the safety record the 1966 drama “Born Free” (10 Edge of Town’”) never shows Directed by Thom Zimney, the documentary “Elvis Presley: The of budget airlines; the gender p.m. Sunday, TCM, TV-PG). the faces of these interviewees. Searcher” airs at 8 p.m. Saturday on HBO. pay gap. We hear only their voices, leav- • Ryan Seacrest hosts “Ameri- ing the focus entirely on Elvis. can Idol” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). SATURDAY SERIES Zimny often offers slow close- force in creative bondage (and night, PBS’s “Frontline” aired • “Legends & Lies: The Civil A routine assignment leads ups of still photographs to ac- in films like “Clambake”) for “Trump’s Takeover,” about the War” (8 p.m., Fox News) recalls to a kidnapping saga on “Ran- centuate the beauty and sad- so many years. president’s often contentious the influence of Frederick som” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) * “Il- ness of his subject. “Searcher” is a thought-pro- relationship with congressio- Douglass. legal” immigrants arrive from The film tries to turn history voking film, but it mainly ig- nal Republicans. The very next • The Wilcox family makes a the future on “The Crossing” (8 on its head, rejecting the no- nores factors at the heart of morning, House Speaker Paul rash decision to disregard a p.m., ABC, r, TV-14) * First en- tion that producer Sam Phil- the Elvis mythology: class and Ryan announced his decision special bequest on “Howards counters on “Station 19” (9 p.m., lips was looking for a white region. In addition to crossing not to run for re-election. It re- End” (8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., ABC, r, TV-14). boy who could sing like a black boundaries between whites mains to be seen if this seismic Starz, TV-14). man. It argues that Elvis the and blacks, Presley also popu- political event will be reflected • Villanelle disregards or- musical prodigy was looking larized musical and cultural in Sunday’s “Circus.” ders on “Killing Eve” (8 p.m., SUNDAY SERIES for a producer like Sam Phil- strains that had been previous- Ryan’s decision took place BBC America, TV-14). Talented tykes on “Little Big lips who could turn him loose. ly marginalized and denigrat- amid a din of stories about • All-out war erupts on the Shots” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-G) * Whether intentional or not, ed by “respectable” elements Syria and the FBI’s seizure of season finale of “The Walking Ray Liotta and Debi Mazar Elvis’ very first single was a as hillbilly or holy roller. documents at the offices of the Dead” (9 p.m., AMC, TV-MA). guest-voice as Moe’s estranged brilliant crossover statement. When Presley died, the out- president’s lawyer. • After a child’s brutal mur- relatives on “The Simpsons” (8 The A-side, “That’s All Right,” pouring of grief, much of it It’s against that backdrop der in 1988, clues point to a fa- p.m., Fox, TV-PG) * Busting a was a blues cover of an Arthur from country people of modest that ABC News airs “A Higher miliar face on the premiere of pyramid scheme on an hour- Crudup song, bringing a black means, seemed to take nation- Loyalty: The Comey/Stepha- “Breaking Homicide” (9 p.m., ID, long helping of “Brooklyn Nine- sound to white audiences al news outlets by surprise. nopoulos Interview” (10 p.m. TV-14). Nine” (8:30 p.m., Fox, TV-14) * while the B-side, “Blue Moon Elvis, it seems, has always Sunday). It’s the opening act in • Audrey and Steve clash on “Genius Junior” (9 p.m., NBC, of Kentucky,” offered a revved- been underestimated, under- a media blitz/book tour under- “Here and Now” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-PG) * Tandy’s surprise on up take on Bill Monroe’s blue- appreciated, misinterpreted taken by the former FBI direc- TV-MA). “The Last Man on Earth” (9:30 grass classic. and misunderstood. Except to tor, James Comey, a man fired • Saul hatches a new scheme p.m., Fox, TV-14). “Searcher” argues that Pres- those who loved him. last year by the president. on “Homeland” (9 p.m., Show- ley’s omnivorous musical ap- • “The Circus: Inside the Great- • Reba McEntire hosts the time, TV-MA). Copyright 2018 petites never abated, that he est Political Show on Earth” (8 53rd Academy of Country Music • New acquaintances arrive United Feature Syndicate would dish up soul music, gos- p.m. Sunday, Showtime, TV-14) pel, country, pop and even enters its third season. After light opera when the mood 2014documenting JEEP GRAND the 2016 CHEROKEE election struck. and Trump’s first year, it The film glides over the cen- turns its focus to the upcoming Sumter Auto Mall tral distinction between Pres- midterm elections. ley and other musical innova- “Circus” personality Mark 3625 BROAD STREET • SUMTER, SC tors. He chose songs, but he Halperin departed after facing • • didn’t write them. sexual harassment allegations. 803 494 5900 “Searcher” also treats his re- He has been replaced by CBS WWW.SUMTERAUTOMALLSC.COM lation with manager Col. Park- News anchor Alex Wagner. SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE • BILINGUAL SALES STAFF er as a bit of a mystery. It just This series faces the daunt- can’t explain how he could ing task of covering quickly keep this seminal musical moving stories. Last Tuesday 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FINANCING FOR EVERYONE! C6 | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro soup to nutz

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