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PANORAMA Ever heard a live harpsichord? Women’s music club to host SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 C1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 $1.00 concert at Holy Comforter National Commander visits local Legion posts

BY RICK CARPENTER as many as 10 years for the Veterans American Legion [email protected] Administration to hear their claims National Commander for service. Charlie Schmidt, left, The National Commander of the “What can happen in those 10 thanks Army veteran American Legion visited area posts years?” Schmidt asked the Legion- James C. Wilder for his Monday to emphasize the vital role naires. Most members said the veter- service during a visit the organization has played in creat- ans could die by then. to American Legion ing and defending services for veter- Schmidt pointed out that President Post 202 on Monday. ans. Trump pledged to support veterans RICK CARPENTER / National Commander Charlie during his campaign, and virtually all THE SUMTER ITEM Schmidt of Burns, Oregon, told members of Congress gave similar American Legion posts 202 and 204, support during their fall campaigns. which met jointly in Sumter, the or- Now the organization plans to make ganization launched in Paris in 1919 sure they keep their commitments. as an appeal for providing service He said the Legion officially opposes benefits for veterans after World War privatization of health care for veter- I. ans because it thinks no organization Ninety-eight years later, Schmidt es- timated 500,000 veterans are waiting SEE LEGION, PAGE A4 City approves pricetag for Spring Break in Sumter? parking garage construction

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At an uneventful and sparsely at- tended meeting Tuesday night, Sum- ter City Council approved a procure- ment resolution accepting a $4.65 million guaranteed maximum price for building a parking garage at Sumter Street and Hampton Avenue. The price is $4,658,007 from the contractor Thompson Turner Con- struction. General Counsel Eric Shytle ex- plained the city has already spent approximately $300,000 getting enough design and engineering work done to allow Thompson Turner to give a price. Shytle said the guaranteed maxi- mum price includes the $300,000 al- ready invested. Contractual obligations require the city to reserve a 5 percent contingen- ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM cy fund above the maximum price, he Mette Huberts, 22, from Boston College, uses a table saw to cut wood into various lengths to be used by other volunteers partici- said. In addition, if the work is com- pating in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge program on Monday. Joseph Nelson, 19, from University of Virginia assists pleted at less than the maximum Huberts. Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge program allows students to assist different communities in the country price, the city will get 70 percent of through volunteer work. the money saved, and Thompson Turner will get 30 percent. “The 30 percent is an incentive Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge turns 25 this year for Thomspon Turner to save money,” he said. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS marks the 25th year that the local af- Catharines, Ontario, Canada, visited, Shytle told council if they decid- [email protected] filiate has participated in the Colle- and students from two more schools ed not to accept the maximum giate Challenge, for which students will come to Sumter next week, Phil- price, the project will not proceed. Sumter Habitat for Humanity an- volunteer to help build a house dur- lips said. The city hired an independent ticipates about 70 college students ing spring break. This week, 29 students from Boston agency to examine Thompson will help construct its 120th and 121st Sumter Habitat is also celebrating College and University of Virginia Turner’s bid and found it to be a houses during the annual Collegiate its 30th anniversary this year, she are assisting with construction, she fair and accurate bid, Shytle said. Challenge this year. said. said. Geneva Phillips, Sumter Habitat de- Last week, a group of about 14 stu- SEE CITY, PAGE A4 velopment coordinator, said this year dents from Brock University in St. SEE HABITAT, PAGE A4 Woman dies in fire while burning trash

BY RICK CARPENTER the forest, she may have touched off a brush [email protected] fire, Bell said. Bell said investigators are calling it an acci- An elderly woman died after apparently rou- dent, but the investigation is underway involv- tinely burning rubbish near a home in rural ing the sheriff’s office, Sumter Fire Department Sumter County. and South Carolina Forestry Commission. Firefighters were called to 4695 Wrangler Family members at the scene were dis- Trail about 2:30 p.m. to fight a brush fire but traught, and a victims’ advocate was called in discovered the deceased woman while fighting to visit with family members, he said. the fire, according to reports from Sumter An autopsy will be performed on Hall’s body County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Of- in Newberry at 9 a.m. today, and investigators ficer Ken Bell. will know more about her cause of death at that Bell said it appears that Ethel Hall, 67, of time, Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker said. Sumter, was burning rubbish behind her Baker said that although she had burns on RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM daughter’s house when the fire began getting her body, she may have died from smoke inha- Sumter Fire Department officials look over the scene where an elderly out of control. While trying to contain it, her lation or another cause. woman was found dead after possibly catching her clothing on fire clothing caught fire, causing her to panic and The Sumter Item will provide more informa- and running through the woods. The woman was thought to have run through the forest. While running through tion as it becomes available. been burning trash in her yard when she caught fire.

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Lee Haw planning good time for all Fort Gordon airman killed in wreck on I-20 BY BRUCE MILLS an Tom Kerr of Bishop- engage with us,” Bennett [email protected] LEE HAW ville, and singers Rusty said. “With the singers, Watts and Bell Simon. we’ve tried to do some According to a news release It’s that time of year again When: Saturday, March 25, 7 p.m. Skits, based on popular more upbeat songs; so, from Shaw Air Force Base, an as Lee County’s version of Where: Bishopville Opera House, “Hee Haw” ditties, will be we’re hoping people enjoy airman assigned to the 3rd In- the TV classic “Hee Haw” 109 N. Main St., Bishopville performed by Donna Smith it.” telligence Squadron was killed returns to the Bishopville Tickets: $15 adults; $10 for and Lynn Funderburk, Tickets to “Lee Haw” are in a wreck at approximately 11 Opera House on Saturday, youth 16 and under among others. $15 for adults and $10 for a.m. Monday while traveling March 25, at 7 p.m. The co-producers for this youth 16 and under, and can west bound on Interstate 20 The event is an annual year’s Lee Haw include Ben- be purchased at Bishopville near Augusta, Georgia. display of local talent and, has a focus on brain safety nett, Wiley Alexander and Drug Store, 302 S. Main St.; The name of the deceased is according to Lee County and health. Laura Bennett Lucas. Little Florist, 247 N. Main being withheld until next of Chamber of Commerce Ex- of the Pilot Club is event or- Bennett is hoping for an St.; State Farm Insurance, kin is notified. ecutive Director Deanna ganizer this year. opera house-capacity crowd 154 S. Main St.; and at the “Today our hearts are heavy Rollins, has proven to be According to Bennett, of 250 for the event. Lee County Chamber of with the loss of our team- one of the chamber’s most headliners for this year’s “We are going to do some Commerce, 102 N. Main St. mate,” said Lt. Col. Jeremiah popular events. The event is “Lee Haw” will include co- sing-along songs with the Bennett said tickets will also Burgess, 3rd IS commander. also a fundraiser for the median Andy Locklear of crowd, some Hee-Haw-style be available at the door the “We are deeply saddened by Pilot Club of Bishopville Hartsville, David Lucas of skits, and we just want peo- night of the event. For more this tragedy and our thoughts Inc. The club is a division of Lee County and his blue- ple to laugh and have a information call (803) 361- and prayers go out to his fami- Pilot International, which grass band, singer/comedi- good time and to be able to 7721. ly, friends and fellow airmen.” The 3rd IS is subordinate to the 480th Intelligence Surveil- lance Reconnaissance Wing headquartered at Langley Air FBLA encourages ‘Go Green’ Project Force Base, Virginia, and is ad- ministratively supported by 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB. This incident remains under investigation and more infor- mation will be released as it becomes available. Organization steps up with free walk

Sumter County Active Life- styles encourages residents to join a free walk Saturday at 10 a.m. at Dillon Park. The St. Patrick’s Day Walk/ Hike, held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, will include two walk options, one on a paved 1-mile exercise track and the other that will start and end at the park but will in- clude a longer walk or hike to the Cypress Trail. Participants can register for free at the large pavilion on the west side of Dillon Park, 1305 Clara Louise Kellogg Drive in Sumter. The 1-mile exercise track is handicapped accessible. The walk is free and fits with the organization’s goal of “en- hancing and enriching the PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter area through walking Bates Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America participated in the FBLA-Middle Level’s national “Go Green” Project. The and biking,” according to a project provides an opportunity for members to help preserve the environment while discovering the influence energy and brochure announcing the conservation have on the business world. The “Go Green” Project was based on three sections and activities that members of FBLA event. For more information, participated in to receive national recognition. Members of Bates FBLA chose to plant a tree at the school, make and display posters in call (803) 469-6509. the school to encourage individuals to “Go Green” and to visit a senior living facility and donate items. Man charged with kidnapping Man arrested after father stabbed FROM STAFF REPORTS fused to put down the pocket knife and he was struck with a “less-lethal FROM STAFF REPORTS When deputies arrived, Cohen told Sumter Police Department arrested impact” beanbag round before he was them where the firearm, reportedly a man on Saturday after he allegedly detained, according to the report. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office ar- stolen, was located. Officers also stabbed his father in the head during The victim was transported to rested a 64-year-old man on Monday seized a small amount of marijuana an argument while on Marilyn Ave- Palmetto Health Tuomey for treat- for allegedly kidnapping a woman at and issued Cohen a summons. nue about 7 p.m. that evening. ment to his injuries and was later gunpoint while in the Cohen is charged with possession According to an inci- transported to a Columbia area hos- 3800 block of McCrays of a weapon during a violent crime; dent report from the po- pital where he remained as of Sun- Mill Road earlier that first degree assault and battery; lice department, a wit- day. day. kidnapping, possession of a stolen ness said the argument Davis Jr. suffered minor injuries According to a news weapon; and possession of marijua- between 34-year-old during the confrontation with the release from the sher- na. Raymond T. Davis Jr., victim but declined treatment before iff’s office, George During a bond hearing held on of 1008 Marilyn Ave., being transported to Sumter-Lee Re- Cohen Sr., of 3811 Mc- Tuesday morning at Sumter-Lee Re- and his 59-year-old fa- gional Detention Center, where he COHEN Crays Mill Road, threat- gional Detention Center, a magis- DAVIS ther started about food. remains. He is charged with attempt- ened to shoot the victim trate judge issued Cohen a $5,000 During the confronta- ed murder and resisting arrest. if she tried to flee. However, the vic- bond for the first four charges, for a tion, Davis Jr. pulled out a pocket A magistrate judge denied bond for tim was able to call 911 after she con- total of $20,000, and a $695 personal knife and stabbed the victim in the the attempted murder charge and set vinced Cohen to let her use the tele- recognizance bond for the marijuana head multiple times. a $2,500 surety bond for the charge of phone. charge. After officers arrived, Davis Jr. re- resisting arrest.

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“And Still I Rise ... “ is an apt title for the exhibition opening Thursday at the Patriot Hall Gallery. It’s from one of Maya Angelou’s best known poems, and its verses chronicle the re- silience of African-American slaves. Reading the poem, one senses that its words could as easily apply to abused women. That is the premise behind the exhibition conceived and curat- ed by Debra Wilson, executive director of YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, and Carmela Bryan, executive director of the Sum- IVY MOORE / THE SUMTER ITEM ter County Cultural Commis- Carmela Bryan and Debra Wilson examine masks made by survivors sion. of domestic violence or sexual assault, such as the one at right, for Wilson said she and Bryan the exhibition “And Still I Rise.” The exhibition opens with a reception had been wanting to collabo- from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Gallery 135 at Patriot Hall. rate on a project for some time. Those viewing the exhibition the public, or the inside to The Sumter High Jazz Band, will get an intimate look into show what they feel inside, or directed by Tori Stoudenmier, the feelings of women who they could do both,” Bryan and the Sumter Civic chorale, have experienced domestic vi- said. “We also provided old directed by Herbert Johnson, olence or sexual assault, either suitcases they could choose to will also perform. Goodfellows Club of Sumter. Assault Report, Reid is a for- directly or indirectly, such as ‘pack’ to represent what In addition to the art work, From 2004 to 2010, he was a mer adjunct social work profes- “children who witness vio- they’d take with them if they there will be brief remarks by Municipal Court judge in Co- sor at the University of South lence or who have been in the decided to leave the abusive Sumter Police Department’s lumbia. He was elected in 2010 Carolina School of Social Work middle of violence.” relationship.” Capt. Jeffrey Jackson, repre- to his current position as so- and has facilitated many state- The subject is a familiar and While most of the partici- senting SPD Chief Russell F. licitor for Clarendon, Lee, wide conferences and served important one for both pants chose to remain anony- Roark III, Third Judicial Cir- Sumter and Williamsburg on statewide advisory boards. women: Bryan is a former mous, “for fear of reprisal” cuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” counties. As solicitor, Finney The public is invited to the therapist who worked with from their abusers, Wilson Finney III and Katie Reid, di- has tried or overseen many 6-to-8 p.m. Thursday opening perpetrators and survivors of said, “there will be a few at rector of Systems Advocacy cases involving domestic vio- reception for “And Still I Rise” violence at New Alternatives, Thursday’s reception who are and Prevention with the lence and sexual assault. at Gallery 135 in Patriot Hall, the treatment division of the open about their experiences.” South Carolina Coalition Reid works to collaborate 135 Haynsworth St. Admission Sumter County Commission Bryan said that three Sumter Against Domestic Violence with state and local allies to is free, and refreshments will on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; High School art classes asked and Sexual Assault. fight for the rights of survi- be served. For more informa- Wilson worked for years with to participate in the exhibition. Finney has always included vors of sexual and intimate tion, call (803) 436-2260. S.C. Department of Social Ser- Photography teacher Terri public service in his career, partner violence and to break vices in protective services Montgomery’s class will show serving as a member of the down systemic barriers to and continues to work with some of their work created for Public Defender Corporation equal service to all victims. survivors through the YWCA. the show, Kristen Boegner’s and as president of the S.C. Lead author on “The Evolu- For Bryan, the exhibition is class has made suitcases, and Association of Criminal De- tion of a Sexual Assault Pro- “a recap” of her work with al- Deana Rennick’s sculpture fense Lawyers, the S.C. Black gram,” published in the Janu- coholics and abusers. She said class has produced work. Lawyers Association and the ary 2012 issue of The Sexual she’s “always known that art is very therapeutic, and there is not a better way to show the No Dealers Please! power of art in healing than HIGHEST PRICES AROUND! with this exhibition.” 10k Gold $14 per gram • 10k Gold $23 per penny weight For “And Still I Rise ... ,” 14k Gold • 14k Gold Bryan and Wilson asked survi- $19 per gram $32 per penny weight We Buy Diamonds Also vors of domestic violence and/ or sexual abuse to make art expressing their feelings. “We gave them a blank white mask and asked them to EstablishedEstablished 19619699 paint either the outside to rep- 520 West Boyce Street • Manning, SC 29102 resent the ‘face’ they show to (803) 435-8094 A4 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM LEGION FROM PAGE A1

knows how to take care of veterans better than the Veterans Administration. He said newly appointed Secretary of Veterans Af- fairs Dr. David Shulkin pledged to make VA hospi- tals so great that veterans would rather go there than RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM anywhere else. Members of American Legion Posts 202 and 204 are photo- Schmidt said veterans graphed with National Commander Charlie Schmidt, center, will judge Shulkin’s success standing, during Schmidt’s visit to Sumter. by how well he fixes the health care accessibility tional agenda and to Lamon O’Neal, a former issue for veterans. strengthen local programs. master sergeant in the Air “Ask us how to fix it,” he The Legion has more than Force and now a local Real- said, “and we’ll tell you 3 million members nation- tor, said he joined the orga- what needs to be done.” wide, but he would like to nization. While traveling across the build that membership to “I joined because the Le- ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM state, he said he’s emphasiz- more than 4.4 million to illus- gion advocates for veterans, Alexandra Gavrilovic, 18, and Edwin Alyea, 18, both from Boston Col- ing the need to grow mem- trate to Congress and the VA and I liked what (Schmidt) lege, install studs in the hallway of Sumter Habitat for Humanity’s bership to bring in more that Legionnaires maintain a was saying about making 120th house on Monday during their alternative spring break. Ga- revenue and dues to provide viable voting membership. the legislative branch keep brilovic, Alyea and more than 25 other students from Boston College operating revenue for local And that’s why American its commitments to our vet- and University of Virginia are volunteering through the Habitat for posts and to promote the na- Legion Post 202 Commander erans,” O’Neal said. Humanity Collegiate Challenge program where college students help build houses in different areas of the country. municipalities and the South Carolina Munici- HABITAT FROM PAGE A1 CITY FROM PAGE A1 pal Association the business licensing process could use streamlining, but he said recently The students are being wanted to work with Habitat “We have a lot of confidence in these num- there has been talk of turning the bill into a housed at Church of the Holy for Humanity during her bers,” Shytle said. proposal to limit the taxes municipalities can Comforter, and Sumter YMCA break. It’s better than sitting Council approved the resolution unani- charge for business licensing. also allows the students to use at home, she said. mously. “If you take the business licensing tax its showers, Phillips said. And Furgeson said she thinks Council also approved the final reading of away, there is no way the city can run,” he local organizations are donat- she’s getting as much out of an ordinance to sell a small piece of proper- said. ing meals, she said. the experience as the people ty at 31 N. Main St. to a private developer McElveen also reported that in a recent Bob Brown, construction she is trying to help. and passed a resolution approving a con- trip to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, manager for Sumter Habitat, It’s great to see the hard tract for maintenance of sanitary sewer he received assurances that Shaw Air Force said he could not express how work the students are putting rights of way. Base will not be threatened in the next thankful he is that the stu- forward to get as much work During later discussion, Mayor Joe round of base closings. dents chose to spend their done as possible in a short McElveen expressed concern about pro- However, he urged supporters of the base break building a house for a amount of time, said Theresa posed legislation in the General Assembly to keep working to keep the base. family. White, executive director of to standardize local business licensing. “Never take anything for granted,” he “We know you have other Sumter Habitat. He said there was general agreement among said. options,” he said. It costs about $65,000 to Jude Aboukhater, 18, from build one of the houses, White Boston College, said she is vol- said. The cost varies depend- unteering with Habitat for ing on the size of the house, Humanity because she wants she said. Designed to make to give back to her country. She said the Collegiate Chal- Aboukhater was born in lenge project is funded by your life easier! America and lived in Syria Sumter Habitat’s annual golf until two years ago when her tournament fundraiser, family moved back to the U.S. money raised by the students White - Top Load Washer before conflicts in Syria esca- through their respective • 4.3 Cu. ft. High-Effi ciency lated. She said volunteering school organizations and • 12 Seperate Wash Actions • Pre-Soak Option and helping build a house is grants. • Deep Water Wash Cycle the perfect way to give back. White said Sumter Habitat NEW CONSTRUCTION Drew Hanson, 22, from Uni- received a $2,000 grant from PACKAGES AVAILABLE versity of Virginia, said this is South Carolina Board of Real- his second time volunteering tors, a $4,000 grant from Wells 1152 Pocalla Rd, Sumter during the Collegiate Challenge. 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COMMENTARY Campus disgrace hile college administrators and professors accept disgraceful behavior, we as taxpay- ers, donors and parents should not foot W the bill. Let’s look at some of that behav- ior. A University of Washington Tacoma Writing Center press release told students that expecting Americans to use proper grammar perpetuates racism. The Uni- versity of Nebraska Omaha will host a workshop for “anti-racist allies” to develop “action plans” that confront America’s “foundation of systemic oppression” in the context of “the current political climate.” The work- shop was inspired by professor Tam- mie Kennedy’s recent book, titled “Rhetorics of Whiteness.” She will Walter lead a discussion on “taking action Williams against white supremacy.” Black students at the University of Michigan demand campus officials provide them with “a permanent designated space on central campus for Black students and students of color to organize and do social justice work.” Bob Lange is an associate professor emeritus of The Beltway conspiracy to break Trump physics and an adjunct associate professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Man- t Mar-a-Lago this COMMENTARY that intelligence officials got a agement. He says, “It is not terrorism to kill represen- weekend President warrant to surveil Trump cam- tatives of a government that you are opposed to.” His Donald Trump was rors? paign officials or the Trump remarks were reported by Canary Mission, a group of A filled ‘’with fury’’ says In late Feb- Tower, and, though failing to students who document people and groups who are The Washington Post, ‘’mad -- ruary, The succeed in the FISA court that promoting hatred of the USA, Israel and the Jewish steaming, raging, mad.’’ New York authorizes such surveillance in people, particularly on American college campuses. It Early Saturday the fuming Times report- June, they did succeed in Octo- reports that Lange maintained that the 2012 terrorist president exploded with this ed that Trump ber. attacks on the American diplomatic compound in tweet: ‘’Terrible! Just found out officials had If true, this is a far more ex- Benghazi, Libya — which killed four people and in- that Obama had my ‘wires been in regu- plosive matter than whether a jured 10 others — were “not terrorism.” tapped’ in Trump Tower just Pat lar touch with Trump aide may have told the Orange Coast College suspended Caleb O’Neil for vi- before the victory. Nothing Buchanan Russian intel- Russians, ‘’You’re doing a great olating an obscure school policy against recording found. This is McCarthyism!’’ ligence offi- job!’’ when WikiLeaks blew classroom lectures. It’s what he recorded that was dis- The president has reason to cers. DNC chairwoman Debbie Was- turbing to the college administration. He recorded a be enraged. For what is afoot is The smoking gun had been serman Schultz out of her job human sexuality professor, Olga Perez Stable Cox, a loose but broad conspiracy to found! for tilting the playing field spending class time telling her students that Donald break and bring him down, Yet, almost immediately after against Bernie Sanders in the Trump’s election was an “act of terrorism” because he abort his populist agenda, and that report, White House Chief primaries. is a “white supremacist” and Vice President Mike overturn the results of the 2016 of Staff Reince Priebus told Fox What needs to be done now? Pence “is one of the most anti-gay humans in this election. News ‘’the top levels of the in- The White House should tell country.” Additionally, the professor asked all of the At its heart is the ‘’deep telligence community’’ had as- the Justice Department to tell Trump supporters in the classroom to stand up and be state’’ -- agents of the intel sured him that the allegations the FBI to expedite its investi- accounted for. In a relatively rare incidence of the edu- community, their media collab- of campaign contacts with Rus- gation and file a report on what cation establishment’s doing the right thing, the Coast orators, and their amen corner sia were ‘’not only grossly over- was done by the Russians. And Community College District’s board of trustees over- in a Democratic party whose stated, but also wrong.’’ if any Trump campaign official rode the college president and rescinded O’Neil’s sus- control of our permanent gov- If what Reince says is true, criminally colluded with the pension and other sanctions. What the board did not ernment is all but total. the real crime here is U.S. secu- Russians, send the recommen- do was to sanction Cox for being a thug and bullying t the heart of the case rity officials enlisting their dation to indict to Justice. her students. against Trump is what appears Fourth Estate collaborators, The acting attorney general Commentator Dennis Prager recently wrote a column to be a Big Lie. who enjoy First Amendment should instruct Director James titled “Why Professors Object to Being Recorded.” Prag- It is that Vladimir Putin and privileges against having to tes- Comey to run down, remove er says: “Our colleges and universities (and an increas- Russian intelligence hacked the tify under oath or being prose- and recommend for prosecu- ing number of high schools and elementary schools) DNC and John Podesta’s email cuted, to undermine the elected tion any FBI or intel agent who have been transformed from educational institutions account, then colluded with commander in chief. has leaked the fruits of their in- into indoctrination institutions. With the left-wing take- Trump’s friends or associates Now we expect Russia to vestigation, or fake news, to the over of universities, their primary aim has become to systematically sabotage Hill- seek to steal our secrets as we media. If Comey cannot find graduating as many leftists as possible.” He adds: “Most ary Clinton’s campaign. There- steal theirs. After all, our NSA the source of the leaks, or lies, professors objecting to being recorded know on some fore, Trump stole the election wiretapped Angela Merkel and coming out of this investiga- level that they are persuasive only when their audience and is an illegitimate president. Brazilian President Dilma tion, a housecleaning may be is composed largely of very young people just out of In this city, Trump is looked Rousseff. Our National Endow- needed at the bureau. high school. They know that if their ideas are exposed upon as a border-jumper, an il- ment for Democracy pushes While President Obama may to adults, they may be revealed as intellectual light- legal alien. ‘’color revolutions’’ to bring not have ordered any surveil- weights.” These professors know that they are persua- Yet let us consider the con- about regime change in the lance of Trump or his advisors, sive only when their audience is composed of very stituent components of the near abroad of Putin’s Russian the real question is whether he young people with minds full of mush. If their ideas are charge. Federation. or Attorney General Loretta exposed to more mature adults, they will be seen as For months, we have heard Our NGOs are being restrict- Lynch were aware of or ap- quacks, hustlers and charlatans. that U.S. intel agencies agree ed, shut down, expelled from proved of any surveillance of By the way, I’ve taught graduate and undergraduate that the Russians hacked the Russia, China, Israel and Trump and his staff during the economic theory for 36 years at George Mason Universi- DNC and Clinton campaign, Egypt, because they have been campaign. ty. At the beginning of each semester, I invite students and gave the fruits of their cy- caught interfering in the inter- Russian hacking of the DNC to record my lectures. I have no idea who has listened to bertheft to WikiLeaks, because nal affairs of those countries. is a problem, not a scandal. The the lectures or where the recordings wind up. But I Putin wanted Trump to win. There is talk that Putin use scandal is this: Who inside the challenge anyone to find a lecture in which I prosely- For months, this storyline has the pilfered emails as payback government of the United tized students to my political or personal values. While been investigated by the FBI for Clinton’s urging demonstra- States is trying to discredit, professorial proselytization is accepted at most universi- and the intelligence committees tors to take to the streets of damage or destroy the Presi- ties, I believe that to use one’s classroom to push one’s of both houses of Congress. Moscow to protest a narrow dent of the United States? personal beliefs, particularly on immature students, is Yet where is the body of evi- victory by his United Russia For these are the real sub- both immoral and academic dishonesty. dence that the Russians did party in 2011. versives. What’s going on at the nation’s colleges represents this? As for the alleged wiretap- a threat to both liberty and academic excellence. It is More critically, where is the ping of Trump Tower, Presi- a gross dereliction of duty for legislators, donors and evidence Trump’s people dent Obama has denied order- Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- decent Americans to allow it to continue. played an active role in the op- ing any such thing and former thor of the new book ‘’The eration? Why is it taking the Director of National Intelli- Greatest Comeback: How Rich- Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at FBI the better part of a year to gence James Clapper assures ard Nixon Rose From Defeat to George Mason University. come up with a single indict- us nothing of the sort was ever Create the New Majority.’’ ment in this Trump-Putin plot? done. © 2017 creators.com Is this all smoke and mir- Yet, there are other reports © 2017 creators.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the extraordinary love and support concerned with. Our elected officials ine the thousands of veterans that you gave to my brother. are behaving like children on a play- fought and died for freedoms and PHOTOGRAPHER’S SISTER THANKS P.S. Our family always gathers ground. Other countries must be those seeking aid for their service see- COMMUNITY FOR ITS SUPPORT Thanksgiving week. From all cor- laughing at us. One can just imagine ing the daily news erupt with this ners of the earth, we travel to cele- trying to get a country to go Demo- nonsense. Stop this idiotic behavior I would like to extend my grati- brate our lives and losses together. cratic, what lunacy we are showing. and get to work for America and your tude and Keith Gedamke’s family’s Keith’s ashes will be spread into the When are our politicians going to step fellow Americans, not just for you and gratitude for the ongoing love and ocean off of Stuart, Florida, to join up to the plate and solve problems the “party.” support all of you gave Keith when his Oma, Opa and father. that are important to our country and, This idiocy must end if we are to he needed it most. With love and respect, above all, to us? succeed and move ahead with our Every person we met from the CAROL GEDAMKE EBERLEIN Our Democratic Party is doing ev- future. Our president is doing a Item and the Sumter community Melbourne Beach, Florida erything it can to stop progress, and good job with work, immigration was warm, kind and most helpful solve issues important to our survival. and cutting costs in many areas. after and during the loss of Keith. CONGRESS SHOULD PROMOTE Senator Schumer and his foolish col- Let’s give him a chance before try- We saw, as a family, a side of Keith AMERICA INSTEAD OF DOWNING IT league Representative Nancy Pelosi ing to crucify him. We’ve got things we would have never known if it are behaving badly, along with many to fix. Let’s get with the program were not for your loving stories and Here we are embroiled in govern- other Congressional leaders, and are and promote America instead of anecdotes. mental conflict with other “enemies” acting like idiots. What are they doing “downing” it. He loved the Item family, and you and our idiot politicians are concerned for us, nothing that I can see, for the God bless America. loved him back. with “mud slinging” on elements of money and benefits we grant them, for PAUL KORZEC We can’t thank you all enough for politics that we Americans are not the “part time” they work. Just imag- Manning A8 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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PREP BASEBALL MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Repeating success SEC coaches pick USC’s Thornwell as player of year

BY DAVID CLONINGER both 1,000-point scorers, The State both had pretty good ca- reers, and we didn’t make COLUMBIA — The either (preseason All-SEC) dream came true. team. South Carolina senior “It just motivated us to Sindarius Thornwell was work harder.” named SEC Player of the Thornwell is the first Year on Tuesday, complet- player in USC history to ing a season win SEC Player of the Year where he fin- and the second to win con- ished second ference player of the year in the league (John Roche won the ACC’s in scoring, top honor in 1969 and 1970). sixth in re- South Carolina also became bounding, the fourth school in SEC third in min- history to boast the SEC THORNWELL utes played men’s and women’s players and first in of the year in the same sea- steals. Thornwell said be- son (USC’s A’ja Wilson won fore the season it was a her second consecutive dream of his to be named POY prize last week). Player of the Year. The The senior, who served a league’s coaches made it a six-game suspension con- reality, recognizing his cluding the non-conference standout season. season, led the Gamecocks “I remember going to in scoring, rebounds, steals SEC Media Day, when it and minutes played while came out, me and Duane placing second in assists (Notice) were sitting on the plane talking about it,” Thornwell said. “We’re SEE THORNWELL, PAGE B2

PREP SOFTBALL Swampcats’ Rogers to play for Fire Ants BY DENNIS BRUNSON he wanted me to come play [email protected] for them. I wanted to stay at home so it was the right MANNING — Ashton thing for me.” SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Rogers wants to continue Rogers has been primari- Laurence Manning Academy starting pitcher Buddy Bleasdale returns to a loaded Swampcats squad that playing softball, she’s not ly an infielder at LMA. looks to repeat its 2016 success when it captured the SCISA 3A state championship. ready to venture from home However, she is one of at this point, and she wants three pitchers that head to keep her coach Maria Rowland is LMA looks to defend state championship personal in- using this season. Rogers structor. expects to get an opportuni- BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS The Swampcats are coming off a 25-6 season That’s why ty for a lot of time in the [email protected] in which they captured the state title for the the Laurence circle for USCS. first time since 2002 with a 4-3 victory in Game Manning Rowland said Rogers not With lineup, rotation mainly intact, defend- 3 of the championship series against Wilson Academy soft- only can play the game, but ing champion ’Cats look to continue winning Hall. It was a big accomplishment, Hatfield ball player she knows the game as ways said, and will hopefully be a springboard for ROGERS signed with well. Work wins. future success. the University “Ashton was a starter the That’s the motto the defending SCISA 3A “That was something they hadn’t done in of South Carolina Sumter last two seasons and she’s baseball state champions from Laurence Man- (14) years, so it was obviously big for our pro- on Monday. steadily improved,” Row- ning Academy have adopted for this season, gram and our kids and our community,” Hat- “I didn’t really talk to land said. “She knows how but it’s based on what the Swampcats did last field said. “LMA is a traditional baseball anyone else,” said Rogers , to play the game. You don’t year. school, so that was a big hurdle to overcome.” the third baseman on the need to tell her what to do. “That’s how we won it last year,” LMA head It might not be the only one with this cur- Lady Swampcats’ SCISA 3A When a situation occurs, coach Barry Hatfield said. “They were very rent group of Swampcats, either. Laurence state championship team she knows what to do.” unselfish. Never had a kid ask me about bat- Manning graduated just three seniors in Dylan last year. “Coach Paul Rogers’ batting average ting averages, earned run averages, wins or Matthews, Tripp Mason and Taylor Finley. (Cataldo, a Fire Ants assis- last season was low as she losses. Their only goal was to win. It’s going to The rest of the lineup and the starting rota- tant coach to his daughter hit only .219. However, she be my responsibility this year to make sure tion are back — with a few more key players and head coach Adrienne had an on-base percentage they understand that that’s why they won. expected to make big impacts. Cataldo) has been my hit- of .301, meaning she drew a They played together as a team. ting and pitching coach. “...If we have that same work ethic this year, He’s been working with me then we’ll have a chance to repeat.” SEE DEFEND, PAGE B3 for the last few years, and SEE ROGERS, PAGE B2

CLEMSON MEN’S BASKETBALL Tigers maul Wolfpack in ACC Tournament opener BY RALPH D. RUSSO State (15-17), seeded 13th. Gottfried jumper with 43 seconds left in the first AP College Sports Writer was notified three weeks ago that he half against Clemson. He finished would not be back next season. In six with a season-low seven points on NEW YORK — North Carolina seasons with the Wolfpack, he finishes 3-for-12 shooting, with four turnovers. State’s Mike Gottfried and star guard with a record of 123-86 at N.C. State. “I think he’s handled a tough situa- Dennis Smith Jr. walked off the floor “It’s sad for me,” Gottfried said. “I tion as well as you can handle,” Gott- together at Barclays Center, the coach came to N.C. State hoping to be here fried said. “I think they all have, no with his arm around the waist of the for the rest of my career.” question about it. Tons of expectations potential lottery pick. He added: “I got all kind of thoughts. put on Dennis to be savior of the pro- Their season did not go as planned. I got everything running through my gram. He’s got great things that are The fired coach definitely won’t be mind. Deep down, just disappointed.” going to happen for him in his life.” back and player is probably gone, too. Gottfried took the Wolfpack to the Smith called his season “unfortu- The finale of a brief and disappointing NCAA tournament each of his first nate,” but said he was not ready to an- era in for N.C. State was, fittingly, an- four seasons and they reached the nounce whether he would be one-and- other dud. Sweet 16 twice. But after missing the done as so many expect. Smith was held to a season-low postseason last year, N.C. State hoped Midway through the second half, he seven points and the Wolfpack were to bounce this year with Smith. The got trapped near the sideline by the Ti- eliminated from the Atlantic Coast Wolfpack never clicked and lost 11 of gers and it led to a shot clock violation Conference Tournament 75-61 by 12 down the stretch. for the Wolfpack. Marcquise Reed then Clemson on Tuesday. “Unfortunately, for Dennis, just kind delivered a 3-pointer at the other end Jaron Blossomgame and Shelton of the way it fell this year, there’s a lot to make it 59-43, giving Clemson its Mitchell each scored 22 points for the of inexperience around him. That’s largest lead to that point. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tigers in the first ACC Tournament hard. He’s inexperienced,” Gottfried Smith said Gottfried told him as Clemson forward Jaron Blossomgame (5) game ever played at the Barclays Cen- said. “You’ve got inexperience every- they walked off to “stay positive and goes to the basket as North Carolina State ter in Brooklyn. No. 12 seed Clemson where. That made it really hard on never be defeated.” forward Abdul-Malik Abu (0) defends dur- (17-14) moves on to play fifth-seeded him as the quarterback of a team to ing the Tigers’ 75-61 win in the first round Duke on Wednesday. play with so many young faces.” of Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament It has been a lost season for N.C. Smith didn’t score until he hit a SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3 on Tuesday in New York City. B2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Fla., 1:10 p.m. Arizona vs. Chicago White Sox at AREA ROUNDUP SCOREBOARD Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. TV, RADIO L.A. Angels vs. Cleveland at Good- year, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. TODAY Seattle vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Bettencourt fans 11 as Sumter 8 a.m. – International Baseball: World Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Baseball Classic First-Round Game Venezuela vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., from Seoul, South Korea – Chinese 3:05 p.m. Taipei vs. Netherlands (MLB NET- Milwaukee vs. San Diego at Peoria, WORK). Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Noon – College Football: Alabama Pro Puerto Rico vs. Colorado at Scotts- softball defeats Manning 12-1 Day from Tuscaloosa, Ala. (SEC NET- dale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. WORK). 1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition MANNING — Hannah Hatfield had two hits and and AJ Herrera all had hits Baseball: Boston vs. New York Mets NBA Bettencourt struck out 11, three RBI for the Lady for CHS as well. Lucas went from Port St. Lucie, Fla. (MLB NET- The Associated Press WORK). allowed no hits and no Gamecocks while Josie Self the distance on the mound. 2 p.m. – College Basketball: Atlantic EASTERN CONFERENCE Coast Conference Tournament Sec- earned runs as Sumter High had two hits and drove in On Monday, Lamar defeat- ond-Round Game from Brooklyn, N.Y. ATLANTIC DIVISION earned a 12-1 victory over three runs. ed Crestwood 10-0 at the 2 p.m. – Clemson vs. Duke (WKTC 63, W L Pct GB Manning on Monday at the Regan Troublefield and LHS field. Shane Gamon led ESPN, WBBD-FM 94.7). Boston 40 24 .625 — 2 p.m. – Women’s Professional Tennis: Toronto 37 26 .587 2½ MHS field. Kailin Hodge each had a hit the Knights at the plate. BNP Paribas Open First-Round New York 26 38 .406 14 Matches from Indian Wells, Calif. Philadelphia 23 40 .365 16½ Bettencourt also had a hit, as well, with Hodge picking Crestwood, now 0-2 in the (TENNIS). Brooklyn 11 51 .177 28 drove in a run and scored up an RBI. regular season, travels to 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 Sec- SOUTHEAST DIVISION three times for the Lady Manning today. ond Leg Match – Paris Saint-Germain W L Pct GB Gamecocks. Gabby Kirkman VARSITY SOCCER vs. Barcelona (FOX SPORTS 1). Washington 37 24 .607 — VARSITY TENNIS 2:30 p.m. – International Soccer: UEFA Atlanta 34 29 .540 4 had three hits and an RBI SUMTER 2 Champions League Round-of-16 Sec- Miami 30 34 .469 8½ while Erin McCaffrey had ond Leg Match – Benfica vs. Borussia Charlotte 28 35 .444 10 WESTWOOD 0 MANNING 7 Dortmund (FOX SPORTS 2). Orlando 23 41 .359 15½ two hits and drove in four SUMTER 0 2:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Eng- CENTRAL DIVISION runs — including a three- Sumter improved to 2-1 lish Premier League Match – Stoke W L Pct GB City vs. Manchester City (NBC Cleveland 42 20 .677 — run homer. overall with a 2-0 shutout of MANNING — Manning SPORTS NETWORK). Indiana 32 31 .508 10½ Chelsie Logan also had Westwood on Tuesday at the swept all seven matches from 4 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Chicago 31 32 .492 11½ Baseball: Mexican National Team vs. Detroit 31 32 .492 11½ two hits and RBI while Kate- SHS field. Sumter on Tuesday at the Arizona (MLB NETWORK). Milwaukee 29 33 .468 13 5:45 p.m. – High School Softball: North lyn Browder, Keeley Hulse Brittney Lee scored on a MHS courts for a 7-0 win. Central at Camden (WPUB-FM 102.7). WESTERN CONFERENCE and Tara Rhodes all record- penalty kick for the Lady 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk SINGLES (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). SOUTHWEST DIVISION ed hits as well. Hulse and Gamecocks while Sophia 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at W L Pct GB Browder had RBI while Haughton scored on an as- 1 – Harrison (M) defeated Miami (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). x-San Antonio 49 13 .790 — 7 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Houston 44 20 .688 6 Rhodes scored twice. sist from Abby Hoshour. Witt 6-1, 7-6 (3). Baseball: Team USA vs. Minnesota Memphis 36 28 .563 14 SHS travels to Lancaster 2 – Richardson (M) defeat- (MLB NETWORK). Dallas 26 36 .419 23 LMA GOES UNDEFEATED 7 p.m. – Women’s Professional Tennis: New Orleans 25 39 .391 25 today. ed Berry 6-2, 6-4. BNP Paribas Open First-Round NORTHWEST DIVISION FLORENCE — Laurence 3 – Devitt (M) defeated Matches from Indian Wells, Calif. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL 3 (TENNIS). W L Pct GB Manning Academy went 3-0 Smithhart 6-4, 6-1. 7 p.m. – College Baseball: Winthrop at Utah 40 24 .625 — on Saturday to finish 4-0 in CRESTWOOD 0 4 – Burgess (M) defeated South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). Oklahoma City 35 28 .556 4½ 7:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexi- Denver 29 34 .460 10½ the Pee Dee Pitch-Off at Shannon Marie made 12 McDuffie 6-2, 6-1. Portland 26 35 .426 12½ can League Match – Cruzl Azul vs. Freedom Florence. saves in goal, but The Gov- 5 – Eppss (M) defeated Leon (UNIVISION). Minnesota 25 37 .403 14 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Detroit at In- PACIFIC DIVISION The Lady Swampcats de- ernor’s School earned a 3-0 Gould 7-5, 6-4. diana (ESPN). W L Pct GB feated East Clarendon High victory over Crestwood on 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Detroit at Boston x-Golden State 52 11 .825 — DOUBLES (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). L.A. Clippers 38 25 .603 14 2-1, Wilson Hall 8-5 and Na- Tuesday at the CHS field. 9:55 p.m. – International Soccer: Mexi- Sacramento 25 38 .397 27 tion Ford High 3-2. The Lady Knights fell to 1 – Harrison/Richardon can League Match – America vs. Ti- Phoenix 21 42 .333 31 juana (UNIVISION). L.A. Lakers 19 44 .302 33 In the win over Nation Ford, 3-2 overall and will travel to (M) defeated Witt/Berry 8-2. 10 p.m. – International Baseball: World x-clinched playoff spot Baseball Classic First-Round Game LMA had seven hits. Brooke Lake City on Thursday. 2 – Gibson/Pugh (M) de- from Seoul, South Korea – Nether- MONDAY’S GAMES Ward had two hits, scored a On Monday, Crestwood feated Black/Kelly 6-4, 6-2. lands vs. Israel (MLB NETWORK). Miami 106, Cleveland 98 run and drove in a run. Baylee earned a 3-1 victory over 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Boston Milwaukee 112, Philadelphia 98 VARSITY SOCCER vs. Golden State (ESPN). New York 113, Orlando 105 Elms had a double and scored Wilson at the CHS field. 12:30 a.m. – Professional Golf: Euro- Detroit 109, Chicago 95 pean PGA Tour Indian Open First Golden State 119, Atlanta 111 a run. Ashton Rogers had a Caylie Kovalcik led the Lady LAKEWOOD 7 Round from New Dehli, India (GOLF). Brooklyn 122, Memphis 109 hit and an RBI. Abbie Beard Knights with two goals. MANNING 2 1 p.m. – Major League Exhibition Charlotte 100, Indiana 88 Baseball: Cleveland vs. Seattle (MLB Portland at Minnesota, ppd. had two hits and Cora Lee Shailyn Kennedy had the NETWORK). San Antonio 112, Houston 110 Downer scored a run. other goal. Tyler Carraher and Phil- 5 a.m. – International Baseball: World Denver 108, Sacramento 96 Baseball Classic First-Round Game Utah 88, New Orleans 83 Against Wilson Hall, Elms Victoria Sellers, Rheanna lip Cadena each scored two from Tokyo – Australia vs. China (MLB L.A. Clippers 116, Boston 102 hit a home run, drove in five Herrera and Briona Corne- goals as Lakewood earned a NETWORK). TUESDAY’S GAMES runs and scored twice. Ward lius each had an assist. 7-2 victory over Manning on Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. had two hits and an RBI, Marie had 13 saves in goal. Tuesday at J. Frank Baker MLB L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Downer had two hits and Stadium. The Associated Press Washington at Phoenix, 9 p.m. two runs and Sara Knight JV SOCCER Luis Montoya, Jack Tur- SPRING TRAINING TODAY’S GAMES Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m. Nalley had a hit, a run and SUMTER 4 cios and Kenneth Jones all AMERICAN LEAGUE Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. an RBI. had goals for the Gators, W L Pct. Charlotte at Miami, 7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD 1 New York 10 3 0.769 Detroit at Indiana, 8 p.m. Against EC, Beard had with Montoya and Jones also Los Angeles 7 3 0.700 L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. two hits and an RBI, Trinity Ella Alan scored three registering assists. Charles Seattle 7 4 0.636 New York at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay 6 4 0.600 Toronto at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Harrington had a hit and a goals to lead Sumter High to Owens also had an assist Minnesota 6 4 0.600 Utah at Houston, 8 p.m. run, Elms had two hits and a 4-1 victory over Lakewood while goalkeeper Kareem Chicago 6 4 0.600 Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Oakland 6 4 0.600 Washington at Denver, 9 p.m. Nalley scored a run. on Monday at J. Frank Lawson made six saves. Kansas City 7 5 0.583 Boston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Baker Stadium. Lakewood improved to 3-0 Baltimore 6 5 0.545 WILSON HALL GOES 2-3 Boston 5 6 0.455 THURSDAY’S GAMES Jessica Martinez had SHS’ and will host Lower Rich- Cleveland 4 6 0.400 Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. FLORENCE — Wilson other goal. land on Thursday. Houston 2 6 0.250 L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 8 p.m. Toronto 2 7 0.222 San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Hall went 2-3 in the Pee Dee Detroit 3 10 0.231 Philadelphia at Portland, 10 p.m. Pitch-Off on Friday and Sat- JV BASEBALL Texas 2 9 0.182 L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. BOYS urday at Freedom Florence. BEN LIPPEN 17 NATIONAL LEAGUE FRIDAY’S GAMES VARSITY BASEBALL W L Pct. Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m. The Lady Barons, 2-4, de- WILSON HALL 2 Pittsburgh 9 3 0.750 Golden State at Minnesota, 8 p.m. feated Bamberg-Ehrhardt LAURENCE MANNING 8 St. Louis 8 3 0.727 Houston at Chicago, 8 p.m. High 11-3 and Conway 11-0. COLUMBIA — Wilson New York 7 4 0.636 Indiana at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. PEE DEE ACADEMY 0 Philadelphia 6 4 0.600 Toronto at Atlanta, 8 p.m. They lost to South Florence Hall opened its season with Colorado 7 5 0.583 Boston at Denver, 9 p.m. Los Angeles 6 6 0.500 Brooklyn at Dallas, 9 p.m. 8-1, East Clarendon 11-9 and MANNING — Dalton a 17-2 loss at Ben Lippen on Arizona 6 6 0.500 Washington at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. Laurence Manning Acade- Page, Jake Jordan and Trent Tuesday. Milwaukee 5 5 0.500 Washington 5 5 0.500 my 8-5. Frye combined to the toss John Thomas Parker went San Diego 5 6 0.455 NHL Danielle deHoll led the the shutout as Laurence 2-for-2 for the Barons, while Cincinnati 5 6 0.455 The Associated Press Chicago 4 5 0.444 WH offense, picking up eight Manning Academy defeated Keaton Price and Wise San Francisco 5 8 0.385 EASTERN CONFERENCE hits with a double and four Pee Dee Academy 8-0 on Segars each had a hit. Miami 3 7 0.300 Atlanta 2 9 0.182 ATLANTIC DIVISION RBI. Becka Noyes had a tri- Tuesday at Tucker Belangia Britton Beasley also GP W L OT Pts GF GA ple and three RBI. Diamond. scored two runs for WH, MONDAY’S GAMES Montreal 66 37 21 8 82 183 165 Baltimore 7, Detroit 2 Ottawa 64 36 22 6 78 170 167 Madison Reaves, Sydney Page got the win with the who fell to 0-1 and will travel Boston 5, Houston 5 Boston 66 34 26 6 74 182 174 Jarecki and Kathryn Sistare trio combining to allow just to Robert E. Lee Academy N.Y. Mets 8, Miami 2 Toronto 65 29 22 14 72 197 195 Pittsburgh 13, N.Y. Yankees 1 Tampa Bay 65 30 26 9 69 179 181 each had two RBI and Caro- three hits. today. Minnesota 2, St. Louis 1, 10 innings Florida 65 29 25 11 69 162 183 line Campbell, Liza Lowder Frye, Morgan Morris, Arizona 4, Kansas City 1 Buffalo 67 27 28 12 66 169 196 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTING San Francisco 3, Cleveland (ss) 2 Detroit 64 25 28 11 61 160 190 and Madison Sliwonik each Bobby Crips and Brent Jor- Milwaukee 14, Cleveland (ss) 4 METROPOLITAN DIVISION had a double. dan all had hits for the CLAYS San Diego 6, Chicago White Sox 5 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago Cubs 13, L.A. Angels 10 Washington 65 44 14 7 95 212 139 Drake Ives and Sliwonik Swampcats, who improved WH PLACES 3RD Colorado 10, L.A. Dodgers 9 Columbus 65 42 17 6 90 207 149 Seattle 9, Texas 0 both won a game. to 5-1 overall and will travel Pittsburgh 64 40 16 8 88 223 180 to Williamsburg Academy The Wilson Hall Middle TUESDAY’S GAMES N.Y. Rangers 67 43 22 2 88 216 175 JV SOFTBALL N.Y. Islanders 64 30 23 11 71 188 193 today. School team of Sam Louis Pittsburgh 6, Atlanta 3 Philadelphia 65 31 26 8 70 170 193 Boston 5, Washington 3 Carolina 62 26 26 10 62 155 180 SUMTER 13 Tisdale, Will McLeod and Baltimore 5, Dominican Republic 4 THOMAS SUMTER 6 New Jersey 66 25 29 12 62 147 189 Alex McLeod placed third St. Louis 9, Miami 2 MANNING 0 CRESTWOOD 3 Philadelphia 11, Detroit 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE on Saturday at the Third N.Y. Yankees 7, Tampa Bay 6, 10 in- nings CENTRAL DIVISION MANNING — Morgan DALZELL — Thomas Annual SCDNR Youth Canada 7, Toronto 1 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Berry struck out two, al- Sumter Academy doubled Sporting Clay Open. Colorado 3, Texas 2 Minnesota 63 42 15 6 90 212 149 Italy 8, Chicago Cubs 7 Chicago 65 42 18 5 89 198 164 lowed no hits and no runs in up Crestwood 6-3 on Tues- The trio shot a team score Cincinnati 7, Kansas City 3 Nashville 65 32 24 9 73 192 184 Sumter’s 13-0 victory over day at General Field. of 245 to place just behind San Francisco 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 St. Louis 64 32 27 5 69 176 182 San Diego 7, Mexico 3 Winnipeg 67 30 31 6 66 200 209 Manning on Monday at the Lance Ragan went 2-for-3 Thomas Heyward (249) and Oakland 21, Arizona 13 Dallas 66 27 29 10 64 186 211 MHS field. with two runs scored to lead Lewisville (262). Colorado 64 17 44 3 37 123 214 TODAY’S GAMES PACIFIC DIVISION Berry also drove in two the Knights. Jesse Lucas, Canada vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, runs and scored twice. Anna Kevin Sharper, Dajour Neal From staff reports Fla., 1:05 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dominican Republic vs. Pittsburgh at San Jose 65 39 19 7 85 180 152 Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Edmonton 65 35 22 8 78 187 170 N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Houston at West Anaheim 65 33 22 10 76 168 165 Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Calgary 66 36 26 4 76 179 182 Philadelphia vs. Atlanta at Kissim- Los Angeles 65 31 28 6 68 161 164 mee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Vancouver 65 28 30 7 63 152 186 two triples and four doubles. She also had Toronto vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Arizona 65 23 35 7 53 157 210 ROGERS FROM PAGE B1 five stolen bases and had 19 runs batted in. Fla., 1:05 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, for overtime loss. Rogers is off to a fast start this season. Fla., 1:05 p.m. lot of walks. The likely reason for that is She is batting .389 with an OBP of .400. She Boston vs. N.Y. Mets (ss) at Port St. MONDAY’S GAMES Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Ottawa 4, Boston 2 Rogers’ power. Among her 14 hits, nine went has seven hits, including two doubles, two Italy vs. Oakland (ss) at Mesa, Ariz., Dallas 4, Washington 2 for extra bases. She had three home runs, RBI and three stolen bases. 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 1, Tampa Bay 0, OT L.A. Angels vs. Cincinnati at Good- San Jose 3, Winnipeg 2 year, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Milwaukee (ss) at TUESDAY’S GAMES Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. Columbus 2, New Jersey 0 Milwaukee (ss) vs. Chicago White Toronto 3, Detroit 2 game (25). Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Philadelphia 6, Buffalo 3 FROM PAGE B1 Puerto Rico (ss) vs. San Francisco at N.Y. Rangers 5, Florida 2 THORNWELL In his career, Thornwell St. Louis at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. has been named to the All- Venezuela (ss) vs. Kansas City at N.Y. Islanders at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Carolina at Colorado, 9 p.m. and blocks. becoming just the seventh Freshman team and is a Montreal at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Mexico (ss) vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, The 6-foot-5 guard was al- Gamecock to earn the dis- three-time member of the Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Columbia (ss) vs. Tampa Bay at Port ways matched up with the tinction (Devan Downey did league’s honor roll. Charlotte, Fla., 6:35 p.m. TODAY’S GAMES United States (ss) vs. Minnesota at Detroit at Boston, 8 p.m. opponent’s best player and it three times, BJ McKie Thornwell was the only Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. was all over the floor for twice) — and to the SEC’s Gamecock honored in the Cleveland vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., Ottawa at Dallas, 8 p.m. 9:10 p.m. USC, playing every spot but All-Defensive team for the All-SEC awards. THURSDAY’S GAMES center. second year in a row. In The Associated Press THURSDAY’S GAMES N.Y. Rangers at Carolina, 7 p.m. Columbia vs. Minnesota at Fort Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. “Those are the people he Thornwell scored 30.2 per- honors, Thornwell was Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. competes against. Those cent of the Gamecocks’ edged out for SEC Player of Houston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., Anaheim at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. 1:05 p.m. Ottawa at Arizona, 9 p.m. aren’t people’s opinions,” points in SEC play and the Year by Kentucky fresh- Miami vs. Washington at West Palm Montreal at Calgary, 9 p.m. coach Frank Martin said. notched his name in the man Malik Monk, but both Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. New Jersey at Colorado, 9 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Atlanta at Kissim- N.Y. Islanders at Vancouver, 10 p.m. “They respect the fact that SEC record book when he were unanimous choices to mee, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Washington at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Nashville at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. he plays the game the right attempted 33 free throws in the All-SEC first team. Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port way. Obviously, Sindarius a four-overtime loss to Ala- The Gamecocks begin the Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwa- earned the respect of those bama. He topped the record SEC Tournament at approx- ter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Buffalo at Columbus, 7 p.m. United States vs. Boston at Fort Minnesota at Florida, 7:30 p.m. coaches.” held by Pete Maravich and imately 3:30 p.m. on Friday Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Thornwell was also is second behind Maravich against an opponent to be Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Anaheim at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 9 p.m. named first-team All-SEC — for made free throws in a determined. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 | B3

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Varsity Baseball Cane Bay at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Crestwood at Manning, 6:30 p.m. Varsity and JV Baseball Wilson Hall at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Wilson Hall at Williamsburg, 4 p.m. B Team Baseball Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf Ben Lippen at Wilson Hall (at Sunset Country Club), 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Wilson Hall at First Baptist, 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Wilson Hall at Pee Dee, 5 p.m. Varsity and JV Girls Soccer Sumter at Lancaster, 5:45 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Lugoff-Elgin at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball Pee Dee at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Varsity and JV Softball Sumter at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball Hammond at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Varsity Track and Field Sumter, Crestwood at Lake- wood, 5 p.m. SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Lee Central at Lamar, 5 p.m. Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Laurence Manning Academy shortstop Taylor Lee (4) returns along with the majority of the starting lineup as the Swampcats look to capture back- Prep, 4 p.m. to-back SCISA 3A state titles this year.

up as well. will also see lots of time behind the plate. DEFEND FROM PAGE B1 LMA, which was off to a 4-1 start prior to Tues- “He’s probably our hardest thrower,” Hatfield said day’s game, has used at least eight different pitch- of Crisp. Dalton Page returns to handle some of the catch- ers. Bleasdale, normally at the top of the rotation, Regardless, the journey back to the state title se- ing duties, but also to provide depth on the mound. has been held out along with Andrew Boyd due to ries will not be an easy one, the LMA coach said. Buddy Bleasdale and Brent Jordan will man first what Hatfield calls non-serious arm soreness. He’s “Just like when we played the defending champs base with Dawson Hatfield returning to second, Tay- expecting both back to add to a rotation that in- the last few years, everybody’s going to give you lor Lee back at shortstop and Trent Frye returning cludes Touchberry, Osteen and Morris among oth- their best game,” Hatfield said. “You’re going to to third base. ers. have a target on your chest every game and it’s not All four outfielders are also back in Ryan Touch- While not being able to replace Finley directly, going to get any easier. berry, Morgan Morris, Cole Hair and Braydon Hatfield expects a combination of Frye, Jake Jordan “We just have to continue do the little things that Osteen, providing experience up and down the line- and newcomer Bobby Crisp to handle things. Crisp made us successful last year.”

TOURNAMENT TIGERS FROM PAGE B1 TV SCHEDULE TODAY BIG PICTURE UP NEXT N.C State: The Wolfpack com- N.C. State: The focus now be- FARM PET GARDEN MEN mitted 15 turnovers, allowing comes finding the next coach. ACC Second Round 21 points off the giveaways, “N.C. State is a wonderful Palmetto Farm Supply WKTC, ESPN and never made a charge in place,” Gottfried said. “Nobody Noon – Syracuse vs. Miami 2 p.m. – Duke vs. Clemson the second half. else is compared daily the way ESPN2 Clemson: The Tigers have our guys and our program is to 7 p.m. – Virginia Tech vs. Boston College or Wake Forest won three straight. Blos- North Carolina and Duke.” 9 p.m. – Virginia vs. Pittsburgh or somgame and Mitchell carried Clemson: The Tigers lost at Georgia Tech Full Service them against North Carolina Duke by two in their only SEC State, shooting a combined 17 meeting this season. The Ti- First Round for 30 while the rest of the team gers have lost 10 games by six SEC NETWORK Pet GGrooming ro o m i n g 7 p.m. – L.S.U. vs. Mississippi State was 12 for 38. Clemson will points or less. 9 p.m. – Missouri vs. Auburn need contributions from more “It’s not easy to come back BIG 10 than just their stars against to practice every week when On Site! First Round Duke. you’re losing one-point games, ESPN2 4:30 p.m. – Penn State vs. Nebraska “I think just at Duke, we two-point games, one-point missed a couple of opportuni- games in a variety of ways,” BIG 12 ties to get the lead, winning Clemson coach Brad Brownell SOUTHERN STATES First Round ESPNU the game,” Mitchell said. said. “Some of the reason for 7 p.m. – Oklahoma vs. Texas Chris- “They’re a great team. They that is the character of the Black Oil Sunfl ower Seed tian 9 p.m. – Texas vs. Texas Tech have a lot of weapons.” guys I coach.” BIG EAST $17.99 First Round 40 Lb. Bag FOX SPORTS 1 7 p.m. – Georgetown vs. St. John’s 9:30 p.m. – DePaul vs. Xavier WE CARRY ATLANTIC 10 First Round A FULL TIME WARNER 1250 LINE 6 p.m. – St. Joseph’s vs. Massachu- SUMTER ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS setts OF PET 8:30 p.m. – Duquesne vs. St. Louis FOODS. PATRIOT Championship 335 Broad Street • Sumter, SC CBS SPORTS NETWORK 7:30 p.m. – Lehigh vs. Bucknell to 803-775-1204 MARCH 16, 2017 • 6-9PM SUMTER CIVIC CENTER Starting Sunday, March 12 TICKETS $30 ($40 AT THE DOOR) (INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGE) phone:phone:: 803-236-0803803-236-0803 BUSINESS CASUAL DRESS 262 south pike west sumter, sc [email protected] GET READY TO PLAY THE www.iamteamr.com Proceeds benefit: CART (COINS FOR ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH) , 4-H, UNITED MINISTRIES, WARM HEART FUND AT SHAW AFB Tickets available at THE SUMTER ITEM GALLOWAY & MOSELEY professional SOUTHERN STATES training at its FARM STORE FRASIER TIRE 3 Chances to win! best for all ages AND ANY SUMTER ROTARY Full bracket + 16-Game Bracket + 4-Game Bracket whatever your CLUB MEMBER need may be Win local YOU COULD prizes including up WIN to $100 and a $1,000,000 MVP Haircut Nationally Experience at Sport Clips theitem.com/bracket B4 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 OBITUARIES THE SUMTER ITEM

GERALD MAES RICHBOURG Jayden Bryce Hicks. Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the He was born on June 7, Hansel St., Bishopville. MANNING — Gerald Maes A memorial service will be Medical University of South 1943, in Sumter, a son of the Funeral arrangements are Richbourg, 63, husband of held at 11 a.m. on Friday in Carolina at Charleston. late Richard and Grace Cole incomplete but will be an- Katherine Snyder “Kathy” the Bullock Funeral Home He was born on April 16, Lesane. nounced by Wilson Funeral Richbourg, died Chapel. Interment will follow 1932, in Summerton, a son of The family will receive Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- on Monday, at 2 p.m. in the Florence Na- the late Thomas and Florence friends at the home, 1150 ville. March 6, 2017, at tional Cemetery. Miller Hammett. Lesane Pressley Lane, Lynch- his home. The family will receive The family is receiving burg, SC 29080. BETTY M. FREEMAN Born on Feb. 2, friends following the service friends at his residence, 6842 Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. MANNING — Betty Mixon 1954, in Man- at their home. MW Rickenbaker Road, Camp Main St., Sumter, is in charge Freeman, 72, wife of the Rev. ning, he was a You may go to www.bullock- Bob Cooper section of Sum- of arrangements. Eddie D. Freeman, died on son of the late funeralhome.com and sign the merton. Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at her RICHBOURG Jeuil Maes Rich- family’s guest book. These services have been JAMES R. LOGAN home. bourg and Na- The family has chosen Bull- entrusted to Samuels Funeral COLUMBIA — James “Jim” Services will be announced dine Bernice Richburg Rich- ock Funeral Home for the ar- Home LLC, Manning. R. Logan, 96, of Columbia, by Stephens Funeral Home & bourg. rangements. died on Monday, March 6, Crematory, 304 N. Church St., He is survived by his wife of HARRY E. LITTEER 2017. Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. Manning; a son, Chance Mi- Harry Edward “Eddie” Lit- He was born on Dec. 7, 1920, stephensfuneralhome.org chael Richbourg (Jessica) of teer, age 92, beloved husband in Alcolu, a son of the late North; a daughter, McKenzie of 70 years to Joyce Banker Richard Washington and May- HATTIE T. WALTERS Richbourg Dixon (Richard) of Litteer, died on Sunday, belle Ivy Logan. He was the Hattie Thomas Walters, Pamplico; a stepson, Christo- March 5, 2017, at Palmetto husband of the late Evelyn J. widow of Joshua Walters Sr., pher Shawn Snyder (Amy) of Health Tuomey. Logan of 75 years. died on Tuesday, March 7, St. Matthews; two stepdaugh- LILA A. HODGE Born in Sparta, New York, He is survived by one son, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tu- ters, Dusty Dawn Jones he was a son of the late Percy Roger H. Logan (Kay) of Deca- omey. (David) of Summerton and SUMMERVILLE — Lila Grey Litteer and Marion Buss tur; one daughter, Shanna L. She was a daughter of the Jennifer Michelle Butler (Ste- “Glenn” Addison Hodge, 88, Litteer. He was raised in Grannis (Larry) of Columbia; late David and Theresa Thom- phen Thames) of Manning; a died peacefully in her sleep on Groveland, New York, where eight grandchildren; 18 great- as. sister, Linda Strickland Wednesday, March 2, 2017, at he was active in high school grandchildren; and one great- Funeral arrangements are (Jerry) of Manning; 13 grand- her home at Summerville Es- sports. After he finished high great-grandchild. incomplete and will be an- children; and two great- tates in Summerville, with all school, he joined the Navy. He was preceded in death nounced later by Sumter Fu- grandchildren. of “her girls” near her side. Eddie served as a radio man, by two sons, James C. Logan neral Service Inc. A funeral service will be Glenn was born on June 12, first class, on the USS Thorn of Duncan and Gary R. Logan The family will receive held at 2 p.m. on Friday in the 1928. She graduated salutato- during World War II. After his of Lexington; and one grand- friends at the home of her chapel of Stephens Funeral rian from Lower Richland service in the Navy, he en- son, James M. Logan. daughter, Dianne Smalls, 132 Home with the Rev. David High School and then attend- tered Geneseo State Universi- He was a very active mem- Perkins St. Richardson officiating. Burial ed the University of South ty of New York and received a ber of St. Andrews Baptist will follow in Snyder-Price Carolina, where she was a bachelor’s degree in educa- Church for more than 50 GEORGE GREGG JR. Cemetery. member of Chi Omega Sorori- tion. He taught elementary years. He was a Navy veteran George Gregg Jr., 71, de- Pallbearers will be Cody ty. Glenn graduated cum school for several years while of World War II. He retired parted this life on Saturday, Jones, Lane Jones, Brice laude from Newberry College completing his master’s de- from the Internal Revenue March 4, 2017, at Palmetto Dixon, Tyler Snyder, Jerry in 1950, where she played bas- gree. After the completion of Service and the U.S. Naval Re- Health Tuomey. Strickland, Jerry Blackmon ketball and was voted May his master’s degree, he be- serves. After retiring, he sold Born on Dec. 25, 1945, in and John Timmons. Court and Homecoming came an elementary school real estate for 20 years. He Sumter County, he was a son Visitation will be one hour Queen. After graduation, principal in Henrietta, New was a very outgoing person, of the late George Sr. and prior to the service from 1 to 2 Glenn became a school teach- York. After retiring, he and always willing to help anyone Gladys Gregg. He attended the p.m. at Stephens Funeral er in Columbia, before start- his wife moved to South Caro- in need. The most important public schools of Sumter Home and other times at the ing her family and moving to lina to be closer to his chil- thing to him was his family. County. residence, 1419 Bloomville Sumter. She dedicated herself dren and also to be able to fish He enjoyed his fishing trips He leaves to cherish his Road, Manning. to a life of service by raising all year round. His favorite with his boys and loved his memories: two daughters, Stephens Funeral Home & five children, volunteering in hobby was woodworking. family reunions. He would al- Gladys (Frank) Woods of Crematory, 304 N. Church St., nursing homes and various Eddie would build wood crafts ways tell everyone, “Too bad Sumter and Pamela (Eric) Manning, is in charge of ar- clubs and organizations in- and his wife, Joyce, would your grandchildren couldn’t Jones of Cocoa Beach, Flori- rangements, (803) 435-2179. cluding the Iris Garden Club, paint them so that they could come before your children.” da; one son, Ray Trevis Per- www.stephensfuneralhome.org WMU at Grace Baptist be sold at various farmer’s Jim was a gentleman’s gentle- shay of Queens, New York; 10 Church, Pilot Club of Sumter markets around his home. His man. He enjoyed traveling grandchildren; eight great- KENNETH R. CAMPBELL JR. and HAPPIE Chicks Boiled true joy in life was spending with his wife Evelyn and their grandchildren; two step- Kenneth R. Campbell Jr., Peanuts of Edisto Beach. She time with his family, especial- inner circle of close friends. daughters, Barbara Isaac and age 78, beloved husband of had an abiding love for Swan ly his grandchildren and His family and friends will Jackie Franklin; one brother, Edith Campbell, died on Lake. great-grandchildren. He will miss him deeply. Edward Wilson of Baltimore; Thursday, March She was preceded in death be remembered as a very lov- The family would like to and a host of nieces, nephews, 2, 2017, at his res- by parents, Glenn Clyde Addi- ing husband, father, grandfa- thank Dr. Jeff Hook and his other relatives and friends. idence. son and JoNelle Garner Addi- ther, great-grandfather, broth- staff for all of the excellent Homegoing services will be Born in Frank- son of Eastover; her brother, er and friend. He will be dear- medical care given to our dad held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at fort, Kentucky, Dr. Gene Calvin Addison of ly missed by all who knew over the years. John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- he was a son of Columbia; and former hus- him. He was a member of Im- A Celebration of Life will morial Chapel, Williams Fu- the late Kenneth band, Clifford P. Hodge Sr. of manuel Lutheran Church. be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main R. and Corrinne Sumter. Surviving in addition to his preceded by a visitation from St., Sumter, with Minister CAMPBELL Anita Jenkens Glenn is survived by her wife are two children, Daniel 1 until 2:30 p.m. at Dunbar Fu- Jake Sanders officiating, eulo- Campbell. Mr. five children, Clifford P. Grey Litteer and his wife, neral Home, Dutch Fork Cha- gist. Campbell served in the Viet- Hodge Jr. (Priscilla), Jeanne Amy, of Easley and Christine pel. The family is receiving rela- nam War with the U.S. Air Hodge Griffith, JoNelle Hodge Monroe and her husband, Mi- www.caughmanharmanfu- tives and friends at the home Force and retired after 20 Gardner, John Daniel chael, of Sumter; one sister, neralhome.net of his daughter, Gladys years of service. He was the “Danny” Hodge (Suzanne) Priscilla Morton of Clover; Woods, 7 Yeardon St., Sumter. owner of Quality Construc- and Virginia “Ginger” Hodge; seven grandchildren, Mat- HARRY DINKINS JR. The procession will leave at tion and superintendent for five grandchildren, Rachel thew, Michael, Brianna, Sa- BISHOPVILLE — Harry 12:30 p.m. from the home. several general contractors. Gardner, Cliff Hodge, Drew mantha, Garrett, Noah and Dinkins Jr. entered eternal Burial will be in Walker He was an avid golf player Gardner, Seth Hodge and Hannah; great-grandchildren, rest on March 6, 2017, at his Cemetery, Sumter. and loved fishing and hunt- Diana Hodge; one great- Alex and Maddison; and sev- residence. Online memorial messages ing. He was a member of the grandson, Finn; and various eral nieces and nephews. The family is receiving may be sent to the family at Elks Club. He will be remem- nieces, nephews, extended In addition to his parents, friends at the residence, 8 [email protected]. bered as a loving husband, fa- and honorary family mem- he was preceded in death by a Gum Springs Road, Bishop- com. ther, grandfather, great- bers. brother, William Litteer; and ville. Visit us on the web at www. grandfather and brother. Glenn showed her love for a sister, Irene Gardner. Funeral arrangements are williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Surviving in addition to his her family and others through A memorial service will be incomplete but will be an- Services directed by the wife are one son, Kenneth R. food and will be best remem- held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at nounced by Wilson Funeral staff and management of Wil- Campbell III and his wife, Ca- bered for her fondness of Brookdale Senior Living. Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 milla, of Sumter; three daugh- flowers, fascination with Memorials may be made to ville. N. Main St., Sumter. ters, Melinda Campbell Davis, birds, her famous lasagna and Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wanda Campbell Davis and her marvelous macaroni and 140 Poinsett Drive, Sumter, SC LEROY DIXON ROSHEED JAE-VON GOODWIN her husband, Mike, all of cheese. 29150. BISHOPVILLE — Leroy Master Rosheed Jae-Von Sumter, and Connie Campbell The family is holding a pri- You may go to www.bullock- Dixon entered eternal rest on Goodwin, 12, of 4395 Frisco Chou of Las Vegas; three vate memorial. funeralhome.com and sign the March 6, 2017, at Carolina Branch Road in Sumter, died brothers, Wayne Parish and Guests are invited to attend family’s guest book. Pines Regional Medical Cen- on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Rusty Campbell, both of Ken- a reception in celebration of The family has chosen Bull- ter, Hartsville. Plans will be announced by tucky, and Gary Campbell of life from 1 to 3 p.m. on Satur- ock Funeral Home for the ar- The family is receiving Collins Funeral Home of Alaska; three grandchildren, day at the pavilion of Swan rangements. friends at the residence, 215 Camden. Kayla Davis, Alex Davis and Lake-Iris Gardens. Madison Davis; three step- In lieu of flowers, the family grandchildren, Kirkland asks that memorials be made MORNINGSIDE Hanks, Justin Conyers and in her honor to Swan Lake-Iris Jeremy Hanks; and two great- Gardens, the food ministry of OF SUMTER grandchildren, AaLiyah Hicks Grace Baptist Church or the and Stefan Batchelor. food bank of your choice. FIVE STAR In addition to his parents, HAZEL LESANE SENIOR LIVING he was preceded in death by a MILTON HAMMETT sister, Wanda Campbell SUMMERTON — Milton Hazel Lesane, 73, departed Schneider; a son-in-law, Don Hammett, 84, husband of Fan- this life on Tuesday, March 7, Davis; and a great-grandson, nie Hilton Hammett, died on 2017, at his residence. Live Well!

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Call 803-494-8350 SUMMONS AND U.S. Bank National Trust STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF COUNTY OF SUMTER Association as Indenture Trustee for Clary Lawn Service Bushhog Nesbitt Transportation is now Office Rentals FILING OF CIM Trust 2015-4AG & Landscaping Free Estimates hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be Louise Holman, COMPLAINT Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series Call 803-406-3514 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs Office Space for Lease Plaintiff, (Non-Jury) 2015-4AG, experience. Home nights and week- 50 Wesmark Ct vs. Foreclosure PLAINTIFF, VS. ends. Also hiring experience diesel Reception area & 3 Offices Daniel Bryant, Clauzell Cheniere, Legal Service Joe Louise Champion, David IN THE COURT OF Shirley A. Sainz; Any Heirs-at-Law mechanic. Call 843-621-0943 or 1177 Sq Ft $1100 per mo. or Devisees of the Estate of Evelyn 843-659-8254 Champion, Jonathan Champion, COMMON PLEAS Call Midland Mgmt. 803-773-1477 Sonya Champion, Tonya Louise Hill Bailey, Deceased, their heirs or Attorney Timothy L. Griffith THIRD JUDICIAL devisees, successors and assigns, and Champion, Coshnia Hargrove, CIRCUIT 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Truck Shop Diesel mechanic nee- Urania Danielle Chambers, Louise all other persons entitled to claim C/A #: 2017-CP-43-00160 through them; all unknown persons Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury ded. Local shop looking to grow. RREALEAL Champion Sidney Champion, II, General knowledge of trucks/trailers Irvignia Champion, and Sherrell with any right, title or interest in the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA real estate described herein; also any a must. Welding skills desired. CDL EESTATESTATE Barnes, as heirs at law of Henry Roofing Champion, Geneva Champion and/or COUNTY OF SUMTER persons who may be in the military pref. but not mandatory. Typical service of the United States of work wk is Tues.-Sat. Competitive Sidney Champion, and any other children and heirs at law, distributes TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, America, being a class designated as All Types of Roofing & Repairs All hrly salary based on exp/knowledge. Homes for Sale and devisees, and if any be deceased, Plaintiff, John Doe; and any unknown minors work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Call Pete Baker 803-316-2113 then any persons entitled to claim vs. or persons under a disability being a Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734. under or through them; also all WADDELL MACK III, FLOSSIE A. class designated as Richard Roe; MACK, NORTH STAR CAPITAL Front Office / Clerical & CMA Eastover - 15.6 acres w/ 1900 sq ft other Persons unknown claiming Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Robert's Metal Roofing country style 3 + 2.5 ba, all brick any right, title, estate, interest in or ACQUISITION LLC A/K/A NORTH Estate of Otis Leroy Bailey, needed for busy internal medical STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION Deceased, their heirs or devisees, 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing practice. Competitive salary and home. Secluded location w/ fenced lien upon the real estate described in avail. Expert installation. Long list of the complaint herein, designated as LLC; SOUTH CAROLINA successors and assigns, and all other benefits. Fax resume to office pasture & barn. $229,000. Earth DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AND persons entitled to claim through satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. Properties, Inc. 803-794-8000 x 23. John Doe, and any minors or manager @ 803-905-6810 incompetent persons or persons in SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT them; all unknown persons with any the military designated as Richard OF MOTOR VEHICLES, right, title or interest in the real Tree Service Cashier needed full time. Must have TTRANSPORTATIONRANSPORTATION Roe, Defendants. Defendants. estate described herein; also any some computer knowledge, be persons who may be in the military YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO THE DEFENDANT FLOSSIE A. service of the United States of self-motivated, dependable & ener- MACK ABOVE NAMED: America, being a class designated as NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE getic. Apply at Wally's Hardware and required to answer the Tree removal, trimming & stump complaint herein, a copy of which is Jane Doe; and any unknown minors from 1pm-3pm, 1291 Broad St. grinding. 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Camp Bob Cooper (Clemson $2500. 3 golf carts $700 a piece. if you fail to answer the complaint, subscribers, at their office, 1703 Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, University Youth Learning Institute), Call 803-236-6426 judgment by default will be rendered Laurel Street (29201), Post Office TO THE DEFENDANT(S) Box 11682, Columbia, South Carolina ABOVE-NAMED: stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, Summerton, SC is now hiring for against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. 29211, within thirty (30) days after YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Part-Time Food Service Workers, Miscellaneous the service hereof, exclusive of the and required to appear and defend no more than 28 hours per week, LIS PENDENS day of such service; and if you fail to by answering the Complaint in this $7.25/hr. Shifts vary; some week- answer the Complaint in the time action, of which a copy is herewith aforesaid, judgment by default will served upon you, and to serve a copy ends. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Must have a valid driver's license action has been commenced by the MMERCHANDISEERCHANDISE and be able to pass a background Plaintiff against the Defendants, to check. Please Call: 803-478-2105 quiet title in the name of Louise Oakland Plantation Holman and/or partition property described as follows: Garage, Yard & Clemson University is an Equal Apartments Estate Sales Opportunity Employer All that lot of land together with any improvements thereon being in 5501 Edgehill Road P/T cleaner needed immediately in Sumter County, South Carolina, Sumter, South Carolina, 29154 • 803-499-2157 LARGE GARAGE SALE Wedgefield. Daytime position, clean- shown as Lot 14 on plat of Palmer & Every Weekend ing a small office, Monday - Friday. Malone dated October 28, 1946 and Applications Accepted At Th e Site Offi ce Tables $2 & $3 Must pass background & drug recorded in the ROD Office for screen. $13 hour. Contact Bob at Sumter County in plat book ZZ-5 at Monday Th rough Friday • 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB Page 200 and containing about 12.5 Open every weekend. Call [email protected] Refurbished batteries as low as acres. 803-494-5500 $45. New batteries as low as 1, 2, & 3 Sumter Habitat ReStore Part-time $59.95. Auto Electric Co., 102 Blvd This lot is TMS#1570003040 and is donation collection team member Rd. 803-773-4381 known as 4995 Cane Savannah Rd., Wedgefield, SC. BEDROOM APARTMENTS For Sale wanted for local pick-ups, deliveries Housing for Families, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities or Trade and warehouse duties. Some heavy lifting required. Must have a valid SC LLEGALEGAL This is the property conveyed to Limited Rental Assistance Available For Qualifi ed drivers license with clear record and Henry Manning Champion and Lg coffee table, plus matching Geneva Champion by deed of J. Applicants. Housing Choice Vouchers Accepted. pass background check. Apply in NNOTICESOTICES Carlyle Stuckey dated November 1, tables, solid, good condition. $125 person at: Sumter Habitat ReStore, 1946 and recorded November 9, 1946 Central Heat/Air • Carpet/Blinds • Refrigerator/Stove Call 803-469-2958 30 Bridge Court, Sumter. No tele- in Deed Book M-6 at Page 332 in the Laundry Facility on Site • Smoke Free Community ROD Office for Sumter County. phone inquires. Beer & Wine THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. 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Summons & Summons & Summons & Summons & In Memory Notice Notice Notice Notice of your Answer on the subscribers at assignment instrument dated Allison E. Heffernan, SC Bar #68530 their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, February 29, 2008 and recorded Association as Indenture Trustee for ANNOUNCEMENTS Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box March 11, 2008 in Book 1102 at Page Matthew E. Rupert, SC Bar #100740 CIM Trust 2015-3AG 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, 241; thereafter, assigned to U.S. William P. Stork, SC Bar #100242 Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 29202-2065, within thirty (30) days Bank National Association, as Louise M. Johnson, SC Bar #16586 2015-3AG by assignment recorded on Announcements after the service hereof, exclusive of Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Tasha B. Thompson, SC Bar #76415 November 30, 2016 in Book 1227 at the day of such service; except that Mortgage Loan Trust 2012-3 by Jane S. Ruschky, SC Bar #70472 Page 5676., and that the premises the United States of America, if assignment instrument dated August ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF effected by said mortgage and by the named, shall have sixty (60) days to 13, 2015 and recorded August 25, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 foreclosure thereof are situated in answer after the service hereof, 2015 in Book 1214 at Page 2362; Columbia, SC 29204 the County of Sumter, State of South exclusive of the day of such service; thereafter, assigned to U.S. Bank 803-252-3340 Carolina, and is described as and if you fail to do so, judgment by National Trust Association as follows: All that piece, parcel or lot default will be rendered against you Indenture Trustee for CIM Trust SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF of land, with the house and for the relief demanded in the 2015-4AG Mortgage-Backed Notes, SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF improvements thereon, situate lying Complaint. Series 2015-4AG by assignment SUMTER IN THE COURT OF and being in the County of Sumter, instrument dated January 6, 2016 COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. State of South Carolina, in Leawood YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE and recorded January 6, 2016 in 2015-CP-43-02266 U.S. Bank National Subdivision, and being fully shown that should you fail to Answer the Book 1217 at Page 5651. Association, as Indenture Trustee for and delineated as Lot 220 on a Plat foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust by J.P. Edwards, RLS dated June 7, will move for a general Order of The description of the premises is as 2012-2, Plaintiff vs. The Personal 1971, and recorded in the Office of Reference of this cause to the follows: Representative, if any, whose name the Clerk of Court for Sumter County Master-In-Equity or Special Referee is unknown, of the Estate of Naomi in Plat Book Z-30 at Page 138, the for Sumter County, which Order All that certain piece, parcel, or lot D. China; Linda Brown, Joseph said lot being bounded: On the North shall, pursuant to Rule 53 (e) of the of land, together with the China III, Beverly Sanders, LaFonda by Lot 219 as shown on said plat and Prior and retired military South Carolina Rules of Civil improvements thereon, if any, DuPont, and Kendrick DuPont, and measuring thereon 160 feet; on the CWP Class $35.00 Procedures, specifically provide that situate, lying, and being in the any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees East by an easement as shown on March 23, 2017 in Sumter the said Master-In-Equity or Special of Naomi D. China, Deceased, their said plat and other land of Litco, Township and County of Sumter, Call 803-840-4523. Its been 7 years since you've been Master is authorized and empowered State of South Carolina, being shown heirs, Personal Representatives, Inc., and measuring thereon 93.9 gone. I think of you everyday. I'm still to enter a final judgment in this and designated as Lot #25, Administrators, Successors and feet; on the South by Lot 221 as BARBARA NAVE cause. containing 0.82 acres, more or less, Assigns, and all other persons shown on said plat and measuring keeping the promise I made you and of Quail Lawn Subdivision, as shown entitled to claim through them; all thereon 133.3 feet; and on the West you were right. Love You, Rusty. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN on that certain plat prepared by unknown persons with any right, by Wyoming Drive and fronting YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) Arthur E. White, Jr., RLS, dated title or interest in the real estate thereon 90 feet; be all of said UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF September 6, 1994, and recorded in described herein; also any persons dimensions a little more or less. TMS AGE AND THE PERSON WITH the Office of the Register of Deeds who may be in the military service of No. 251-12-04039 Property Address: WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES for Sumter County in Plat Book 94 at the United States of America, being 320 Wyoming Drive, Sumter, SC AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER Page 1278, and having such metes a class designated as John Doe; and 29153 Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: and bounds as are shown on said any unknown minors or persons Office Box 11412 Columbia, South plat, this description being in lieu of under a disability being a class Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED metes and bounds, as permitted designated as Richard Roe, 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff AND NOTIFIED to apply for the under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Defendants. TO THE appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem Code of Laws of South Carolina, as DEFENDANT(S) Kendrick DuPont, within thirty (30) days after the amended. Joseph China III, and Beverly Public Hearing service of this Summons and Notice Sanders: YOU ARE HEREBY upon you. If you fail to do so, The Plaintiff is informed and SUMMONED and required to answer Plaintiff will apply to have the believes that the Mortgage identified the Complaint in the above action, a NOTICE OF HISTORIC appointment of the Guardian ad herein and given to the Plaintiff, copy which is herewith served upon PRESERVATION Litem Nisi, Anne Bell Fant, made which is the subject of this you, and to serve a copy of your DESIGN REVIEW HAVE YOU SEEN ME? absolute. foreclosure action, contains a Answer upon the undersigned at If you have any information on provision wherein it created and their offices, 2838 Devine Street, The Historic Preservation Design Barbara's whereabouts, contact granted a security interest in favor of Columbia, South Carolina 29205, NOTICE Review Committee will meet on Sumter County Sheriff's dept the Plaintiff in the following within thirty (30) days after service Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. TO THE DEFENDANTS: collateral: upon you, exclusive of the day of 803-436-2000 or Crime Stoppers in the City Council Chambers located YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE such service, and, if you fail to 803-436-2718. on the Fourth Floor of the Sumter that the Summons and Complaint, of One 1985 CRAF CH183 answer the Complaint within the Opera House (21 North Main Street, which the foregoing is a copy of the mobile/manufactured home, Serial time aforesaid, judgment by default Sumter, South Carolina). This is a Lost & Found Summons, were filed with the Clerk No. CH183257, including any will be rendered against you for public hearing. of Court for Sumter County, South fixtures. relief demanded in the Complaint. Carolina on December 9, 2016. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY Reward Lost Dog Golden//border HP-17-06, 348 W. Calhoun St. (City) The Plaintiff is also informed and GIVEN that the original Complaint collie mix choc. brown. Male. old Terry A Choice Request for Historic Preservation PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the believes that the Defendant is in this action was filed in the office 4//21//53 - 03//08//2016 Design Review approval for removal manning rd. Call 481-8199 order appointing Anne Bell Fant, presently in possession of the of the Clerk of Court for Sumter It's been one year since you passed and replacement of two sets of whose address is PO Box 796, mobile/manufactured home and the County on October 7, 2015. NOTICE Missing from Queen Chapel Rd. on French Doors with solid glass away. You are with us in our hearts Simpsonville, SC 29681, as Guardian Plaintiff is informed and believes it NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that windows on property located at 348 3/5/17, male, blk & tan Dashshund. always. Sadly missed by your wife, Ad Litem Nisi for all persons is entitled to possession and pursuant to the South Carolina W. Calhoun St. and represented by Partially deaf need him home! children and grandchildren. whomsoever herein collectively ownership of the Supreme Court Administrative Tax Map # 228-11-01-026. Reward if found 803-458-0527 designated as Richard Roe, mobile/manufactured home as a Order 2011-05-02-01, you have a right defendants herein whose names and permanent fixture and/or to be considered for Foreclosure HP-17-07, 401 W. Hampton Ave. addresses are unknown, including improvement under the real estate Intervention. NOTICE OF (City) any thereof who may be minors, mortgage of the Plaintiff as herein PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS Request for Historic Preservation incapacitated, or under other legal identified and the applicable HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action Design Review approval for paint disability, whether residents or common and statutory laws of South has been commenced and is now color for structure located on non-residents of South Carolina; for Carolina. pending or is about to be property at 401 W. Hampton Ave. and all named Defendants, addresses commenced in the Circuit Court represented by Tax Map # unknown, who may be infants, This being the same property upon the complaint of the above 228-11-02-023. incapacitated, or under a legal conveyed to Jesse M. Sainz and named Plaintiff against the above disability; for any unknown Shirley A. Sainz, as joint tenants named Defendant for the purpose of Documents pertaining to the heirs-at-law of Evelyn Hill Bailey with the right of survivorship, by foreclosing a certain mortgage of proposed request(s) are on file in the and Otis Leroy Bailey, including deed of Otis L. Bailey and Evelyn M. real estate heretofore given by Office of the Sumter City-County their heirs, personal Bailey, dated July 25, 2007 and Naomi D. China to U.S. Bank Planning Department and are representatives, successors and recorded July 25, 2007 in Book 1087 National Association, as Indenture available to be inspected and assigns, and all other persons at Page 1879 in the Office of the Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage studied by interested citizens. entitled to claim through them; and Register of Deeds for Sumter Loan Trust 2012-2 bearing date of for all other unknown persons with County. January 31, 2002 and recorded Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. any right, title, or interest in and to February 4, 2002 in Mortgage Book Mayor the real estate that is the subject of Upon information and belief, Jesse 831 at Page 1318. This Mortgage is this foreclosure action, was filed in M. Sainz died January 6, 2016, thus subject to a Loan Modification the Office of the Clerk of Court for vesting his interest in the subject Agreement dated August 13, 2013 and Sumter County on the 24th day of property in the surviving joint recorded August 16, 2013 in Book February, 2017. tenant, namely, Shirley A. Sainz. 1192 at Page 1880. in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE TMS No. 1820804001 Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter NOTICE that unless the said County, in the original principal sum of Thirty Nine Thousand Nine Defendants, or someone in their Property address: behalf or in behalf of any of them, Hundred Twenty and 00/100 Dollars shall within thirty (30) days after 1015 Mana Drive ($39,920.00). Thereafter, the service of notice of this order upon Sumter, SC 29153 mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank them by publication, exclusive of the National Association, as Indenture day of such service, procure to be SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A. Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage appointed for them, or any of them, a Ronald C. Scott, SC Bar #4996 Loan Trust 2012-2, by assignment Guardian Ad Litem to represent Reginald P. Corley, SC Bar #69453 dated July 13, 2015 and recorded on them or any of them for the purposes Angelia J. Grant, SC Bar #78334 July 20, 2015 in Book 1213 at Page of this action, the Plaintiff will apply Jessica S. Corley, SC Bar #80470 1425. Thereafter, the mortgage was for an order making the appointment assigned to U.S. Bank National of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi absolute. AMENDED LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff above named against the 30 plus years experience Defendants above named for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage Hours: given by Shirley A. Sainz and Jesse M. Sainz to Equity One, Inc., dated Monday - Friday 10AM - 6PM July 25, 2007, recorded July 25, 2007, Saturday 10AM - 2PM in the office of the Clerk of WANT TO SELL A Court/Register of Deeds for Sumter ALL VEHICLES County, in Book 1087, at Page 1883; thereafter, said Mortgage was UNDER 10K HOUSEHOLD ITEM? assigned to American General Financial Services, Inc. by This Week’s Cash Special Run up to 4 lines for 1 week FREE! More than 1 item, Prime 2010 Hyundai no problem. Each item must be listed on a sep rate form. Downtown Elantra GLS B COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 30 W. Liberty St. $2999.00 • Newly renovated • 800 Square feet Tax, Tag & Doc • Electric included • New HVAC Fee Extra • Internet ready • Possible buildout to suit. 3735 Broad Street Sumter, SC 29154 $950.00 a month 803-494-4247 Call for more information Julia Hair, President 803-774-1290 Email: [email protected]

COUNTY OF SUMTER BUSINESS LICENSES LIST ANY OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD The County of Sumter Ordinance regulating licenses for County businesses states that “Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation or profession within the limits of the County of Sumter, ITEMS IN OUR CLASSIFIED CL SECTION South Carolina is required to pay an annual license fee and obtain a business license.” “The required license fee shall be paid for each business subject thereto according to the applicable rate PRIVATE PARTY AD classifi cation on or before the 15th day of March each year.” A 5% PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON ALL LICENSE FEES WHICH ARE NOT PAID BY THE 15TH OF FOR ONE WEEK! MARCH, AND AN ADDITIONAL 5% PENALTY WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH THAT THE LICENSE FEE REMAINS UNPAID. NO PRICE RESTRICTION OF THE ITEM FOR SALE, If any license fee shall remain unpaid for sixty (60) days after its due date, the Business License Department MUST BE A HOUSEHOLD ITEM. shall issue an execution which shall constitute a lien upon the property of the licensee for the tax, penalties and costs of collection.” Simply, stop into our offi ce at 36 W. Liberty Street in Sumter and If you do not receive an application in the mail, please stop by our offi ce at 12 W. Liberty Street in the Liberty Center (the old Brody bldg) or give us a call at 774-1601. We will be available to assist you with your application complete the FREE Classifi ed form. or answer any questions you might have. Restricted to: private party ad listing HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY, no automobiles, boats, guns, houses, or land may be listed. Name and phone number required on all ads. Limited time offer, offer may end without notice. Must meet manager approval. SECTION C WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 Call Ivy Moore at: (803) 774-1221 | E-mail: [email protected] An Afternoon of Sacred Music Woman’s music club hosts annual concert at Holy Comforter

BY IVY MOORE [email protected]

n Afternoon of Sacred Music could be just the thing to smooth the transition to Daylight Saving A Time on Sunday, March 12. While the 3 p.m. con- cert at the Church of the Holy Comforter can’t give you back the one hour lost overnight, it might just restore your equanimity, if not your spirits.

The Woman’s Afternoon Eddie Huss, minister of Music Club has presented music and arts at Shandon these concerts for several United Methodist Church in years, bringing together local Columbia, will play a piano musicians and vocalists, as duet with club member An- well as special guests from nette Matthews, and William around the state and beyond. Douglas, organist at Shan- The concert chairwoman, don UMC, will play a Bach Floride fugue. Crest- McKoy, as- wood’s choir SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO sisted by will sing “Set Deborah Horton, far right, choir director at Crestwood High School, rehearses the Crestwood choir in Dee Dailey, me as a Seal” preparation for last year’s Carnegie Hall performance. She’ll direct the ensemble at the Afternoon of Sa- has put to- by Rene cred Music on Sunday. gether a Claussen and program “Battle of ably to our choir sound.” Beth Lewallen 11th and 12th grades. First for Sun- Jericho” by Other performances, not in • Bach’s Prelude and fugue prize is $500. day’s con- Moses Hogan. order, include: in D major, BMV, played by These are: cert that The Wom- • Panis angelicus by Cesar William Douglas, organist at • The Clifton Moise scholar- ranges from an’s After- Franck, played by flautists Columbia’s Shandon United ship, in memory of the long- spirituals PHOTO PROVIDED noon Music Juanita Thompson and Beth Methodist Church time Sumter music teacher, and hymns Pianists Annette Matthews and Club’s en- Ryan and Kay Rasmussen, The Woman’s Afternoon for instrumentalists to classical Eddie Huss will play a duet, Men- semble, piano Music Club has been meeting • The Shelden Timmerman and Ba- delssohn’s Andante and Variations, which in- • Mendelssohn’s Andante nine times a year since 1917 scholarship, in memory of roque piec- Opus 83 A, for piano at Sunday’s cludes sever- and Variations, Opus 83 A, for with the express purpose of piano teacher Shelden Tim- es and fea- concert presented by the Woman’s al club mem- piano 4-hands, played by An- studying music and instilling a merman, for pianists tures a vari- Afternoon Music Club. bers, will also nette Matthews and Eddie love of music among its mem- • The Elizabeth Book schol- ety of in- sing two piec- Huss bers and in the community. arship, in memory of voice struments. es, “Thou Art God” by Lionel • Selections from a Cleram- The club presents two con- teacher Elizabeth Book, for vo- McKoy said some of the spe- Bourne and “Good Shep- bault Suite du Premier Ton, certs a year to the public — calists. cial features are performances herd” by Gwyneth Walker. played by organist Linda the Festival of Choirs on the The public is invited to the by the “Crestwood High Tammy Williams will direct Coyne first Sunday of December and Afternoon of Sacred Music School chorus under the direc- the ensemble with Susan • Bach’s Von Himmel Hoch, the Afternoon of Sacred presented by the Woman’s Af- tion of our member Deborah Hutson accompanying on played by organist Hamilton Music. ternoon Music Club at 3 p.m. Horton, ... (and) Beth Lewallen piano. Stoddard In order to promote music Sunday, March 12, at the at Trinity (United Methodist McKoy said Holy Comfort- • Antonio Vivaldi’s “Do- and music education within Church of the Holy Comforter Church) is going to bring over er’s choir director, “Danielle mine Deus,” sung by mezzo the community, the club spon- on the southeast corner of their new harpsichord (see the Sekel is a mezzo soprano, soprano Danielle Sekel, ac- sors three music scholarships Calhoun and Main streets. Ad- story on this page).” who has added immeasur- companied on harpsichord by each year for students in the mission is free.

ent. The keys are actually strings are hit with a ham- Harpsichord shorter than a piano’s keys, mer; on the harpsichord the so your fingers have to oper- strings are plucked. That ate a little closer together. It also makes a difference in featured requires a little practice to the feel of the keys. Another adjust to that feel on the difference is that a regular in Sunday’s keys.” piano has 88 keys, and the Unlike the piano, most harpsichord only has a little harpsichords have no pedal, over 50 — the amount varies concert so a “sustaining” sound has with styles.” to made by “connecting the Trinity’s harpsichord is a BY IVY MOORE notes with your fingers,” Flemish style with its char- [email protected] Lewallen said, a “technique acteristic decorative papers. more similar to playing an It has only about four oc- Beth Lewallen, organist at organ than a piano. Pianists taves, around three octaves Trinity United Methodist who have never played an fewer than a piano, limiting Church, is enjoying playing organ also find this ‘feel’ the number of notes it can the church’s new harpsi- takes a little getting used to. play. Built in the 1970’s. the chord. At Sunday’s After- “There is also no ‘loud and instrument is a reproduc- noon of Sacred Music at the soft’ capability on a harpsi- tion, refurbished by Anne Church of the Holy Comfort- chord, like on the modern Acker of Savannah. er, she’ll accompany Holy piano. It doesn’t matter how Most music for the harp- Comforter’s music director, hard you hit the keys, the sichord is from the Baroque mezzo soprano, Danielle sound stays at the same vol- period, around 1600 to 1750, Sekel, on her solo, Antonio PHOTO PROVIDED ume. Most regular pianists Lewallen said, adding that Vivaldi’s “Domine Deus.” Trinity United Methodist Church organist Beth Lewallen plays the have to learn to adjust their the instrument lost popu- She’ll also accompany her harpsichord during a Christmas season service. She will play the in- touch a bit for that.” larity after the modern son, University of South strument Sunday at the Church of the Holy Comforter. Perhaps the greatest dif- piano was invented. Al- Carolina violin major Worth ference between a piano and though it has had a resur- Lewallen, as he plays Fioco’s different from playing piano, you do need to know how to a harpsichord involves their gence in use since the “Allegro.” Lewallen said. play a keyboard instrument structures and the way the 1970’s, its distinctive sound She talked recently about “First of all,” she said, in order to play it. You do sound is made. makes even new music the harpsichord, its history “since the harpsichord is a need a little instruction be- “On the regular piano,” sound like that from the and how it’s played. It’s very predecessor to the piano, cause the feel of it is differ- Lewallen explained, “the Baroque period. At Your Service Home Care Your Concierge With a locally practicing physician and local medical equipment specialist at the helm, AYSHC has combined expertise in health care and see the growth of the aging population within their own community. Personal Assistance for safe daily living VA, Medicaid, Long Term Insurance Provider www.ays-homecare.com 1250 Wilson Hall Rd | Sumter, SC 29150 803-607-9677 37 W. Rigby St | Manning, SC 29102 C2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM BIZARRO SOUP TO NUTZ

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I'm not apolo- feed my dinner party guests We weren't sure it would gizing, just explaining. In general, I like my who were off carbs. work or how difficult it have a recipe for a potato gratin in indulgent dishes flat-out indulgent and my But spaghetti squash is would be to remove the seeds healthier food in the form of broiled fish or hard to cut. That deters a lot once it was baked. Turns my last cookbook, "Dinner Solved!", salads. And I don't have a problem with the of people I know from buy- out, it was easy. that I firmly stand by. Here is anoth- two sharing a plate. This gratin, for instance, I would be lovely next to a piece of roasted er that I firmly stand by. And I plan to salmon with a peppery green salad alongside BAKED SPAGHETTI skillet and saute until onion is come up with more such recipes to firm- them. SQUASH WITH MEAT tender, about 5 minutes. If you have a mandolin and the inclination Stir in basil, oregano and ly stand by because I am committed to to use it, please do, and you will get lovely, pa- SAUCE paprika and continue cooking reminding all of us why gratins are one per-thin slices for a sultry and elegantly strat- 1 minute. Return beef to skil- ified gratin. If not, use the slicing blade in Servings: 4 let; add tomatoes, tomato of the best things that could ever happen your food processor or a sharp knife; the slic- Start to finish: 90 minutes paste and wine. Reduce heat to a potato, ever. es will likely not be as thin, but that's A-OK. (30 minutes active) to medium-low. Simmer until 1 large spaghetti squash, sauce is thick, about 30 min- washed and stickers utes. (Note: Can be prepared removed up to 3 days ahead. Refriger- THYME AND YUKON GOLD POTATO GRATIN 2 tablespoons olive oil ate in an air-tight container, 1 pound ground beef, such as and bring to simmer before Serves 10 to 12 sirloin continuing.) Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes 1 large onion, chopped After an hour, test squash 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 4 garlic cloves, minced for doneness by inserting a 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons dried basil, small paring knife through 1 teaspoon minced garlic crumbled the center. If it is soft, turn off 3 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano, the heat, and close the oven 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese crumbled door. Let squash rest and fin- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ish cooking in the oven for 30 1 teaspoon coarse or kosher salt 1 28-ounce can Italian plum minutes. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper tomatoes, crushed Remove squash, and cut in Preheat the oven to 400 F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 1 8-ounce can tomato paste half. Remove seeds with a Combine the cream, butter and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to barely a simmer over medi- 1/2 cup dry red wine spoon and rake the spaghetti um-high heat. Remove from the heat. 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley squash with a fork into a serv- While the mixture is heating, peel the potatoes and slice them very thinly. 1 cup grated Parmesan ing bowl. This will release the Combine the cheese, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spread out half of the potatoes in the Preheat the oven to 350 F. strands. Toss strands with prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, and Place spaghetti squash on the about 2 tablespoons of olive then the remaining cheese mixture. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes, and press down on the rack and set a sheet pan oil, the parsley and half the potatoes to make sure they are mostly submerged in the liquid. under the squash. Bake for 1 cheese. Place the meat sauce Bake on a lower rack in the oven for about 60 to 65 minutes, until the top is golden brown, and the po- hour. on top, and sprinkle with the tatoes have absorbed most of the cream and are very tender; a knife should slide in easily. Let stand for Meanwhile, heat oil in remaining cheese. This can be 10 to 15 minutes before serving. heavy large skillet over medi- served family style or plated Nutrition information per serving: 486 calories; 349 calories from fat; 39 g fat (18 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 88 mg cholesterol; um-high heat. Add ground individually. 932 mg sodium; 28 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 7 g protein. beef, and cook until brown, Nutrition information per serving: Katie Workman has written two cookbooks focused on easy, family-friendly cooking, "Dinner breaking up with fork, about 446 calories; 161 calories from fat; 18 Solved!" and "The Mom 100 Cookbook." She blogs at http://www.themom100.com/about-ka- 3 minutes. Using slotted g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 77 mg cholesterol; 652 mg sodium; 36 g tie-workman/ spoon, transfer beef to plate. Add onion and garlic to carbohydrate; 8 g fiber; 16 g sugar;

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