Longtime F.J. Delaine Employees Reflect the School’S ‘Family’ Atmosphere Made It Special, Duo Says by BRUCE MILLS [email protected] WEDGEFIELD — F.J

Longtime F.J. Delaine Employees Reflect the School’S ‘Family’ Atmosphere Made It Special, Duo Says by BRUCE MILLS Bruce@Theitem.Com WEDGEFIELD — F.J

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SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 $1.75 IN SPORTS: P-15’s hold off Orangeburg to stay unbeaten B1 Longtime F.J. DeLaine employees reflect The school’s ‘family’ atmosphere made it special, duo says BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected] WEDGEFIELD — F.J. De- Laine Elementary School’s Willie Jenkins and Gloria An- derson share many things in common. The duo are the lon- gest continuous-serving employees at the small school that will officially close at week’s end as part of a consolidation effort by Sumter School District. Jenkins has been at F.J. De- Laine for 25 years — dating back to 1993 — as the school’s head custodian, while Ander- son has served as a paraprofessional teacher for 24 years. Like most students and other staff at DeLaine, Ander- son will move to nearby Cher- ryvale Elementary School — located three miles away — next year as part of a com- bined pre-K through fifth- grade elementary school. Jen- kins will move to Oakland Primary School near Shaw Air Force Base and hold a PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM similar position. Willie Jenkins, head custodian at F.J. DeLaine Elementary School, looks over the school grounds recently. DeLaine was officially close as a Both said they loved and en- school later this week in a district consolidation effort. joyed their careers at the school and that because of the Guess. She said Guess was an would walk into.” Gloria Anderson, a close “family” atmosphere at outstanding teacher and that Anderson said she will miss paraprofessional DeLaine, they never had a de- she learned a lot from her. the children the most, even teacher at F.J. De- sire to leave for another op- Both also take a lot of pride though most of them will be Laine, discusses her portunity. in working hard and helping going to Cherryvale. years of service at Their favorite memories re- children. She said her parents and the school recently. late to staff and the kids. Even though he and his as- her sisters inspired her the “It’s the good times and the sistant maintained both the most while she was growing people I worked with over inside and outside of the up to get an education and do here,” Jenkins said. “There school, Jenkins said his favor- her best. were a good many teachers ite part of the job was being “My mom always inspired that came through here and outside and cutting the grass us to get an education and moved on. It was real, and we on the grounds. then enjoy your job,” Ander- all got along well.” He said he takes pride in the son said. Anderson said her favorite fact that in his first years at Then, she got the opportuni- memory was working for 10 DeLaine, he got the school up ty to join the school district years with the kindergarten to par, and “it was one of the classes under teacher Beth cleanest schools that anyone SEE F.J. DELAINE, PAGE A8 Best of Sumter celebration COLD CASE banquet will 1994 be Tuesday HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Tickets available to public on first-come, first-served basis FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Sumter Item’s first-ever Best of Sumter red carpet event is fast ap- proaching, and there are a limited num- PHOTOS PROVIDED ber of tickets available to the public. Richard Gary’s gold 1980 Oldsmobile Regency was located about half a The red-carpet-style mile off St. Pauls Church Road one month after he was reported missing. event will start at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at La Piazza in down- Disappearance still a mystery town Sumter. An awards ceremony BY ADRIENNE SARVIS tion started nearly 24 years will include all [email protected] ago. the winners Gary, who was 56 at the being called out Richard Gary has been missing since time, was last seen about 8 to receive their 1994 after his last sighting buying Unlike the number of years p.m. on Nov. 27, 1994, by a con- Best of Sumter kerosene at a convenience store a that have accumulated since venience store clerk in Cher- plaque they can display in their busi- few minutes from his home. Richard Gary's disappearance ryvale about three minutes ness or office. in 1994, Sumter County Sher- from his home when he This will be a way to celebrate every- iff's Office has been able to col- bought kerosene. thing Sumter has going for it, from lect very little information and evidence since the investiga- SEE COLD CASE, PAGE B8 SEE EVENT, PAGE A8

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] 3 teens arrested in carjacking of delivery driver Acton Road in Dal- p.m. on Tuesday, according to ery driver was able to break gional Detention Center, and 14-year-old sent zell; Jason Tyrell Capt. Robert Burnish with free from the second suspect the 14-year-old is in the custody Ford, 17, of Valley- Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. and run away from the area. of South Carolina Department to S.C. Department brook Road in The three suspects allegedly The three suspects then left of Juvenile Justice. of Juvenile Justice Sumter; and a approached the victim as she the area in the Ford Focus. Burnish said a $75,000 bond 14-year-old male returned to her 2013 Ford Anderson, Ford and the has been set for both Anderson BY ADRIENNE SARVIS ANDERSON have been charged Focus after no one answered 14-year-old were identified and and Ford, who will have to [email protected] with armed rob- the door at the residence. subsequently arrested after the wear ankle monitors if they bery and carjack- The victim said one of the sheriff’s office received infor- are released. Three teenagers, the young- ing. The 14-year-old’s name and men presented a large gun, mation about a burglary in the The suspects could face more est 14, were arrested in connec- address are withheld because possibly a rifle, and threatened same neighborhood, Burnish charges as the investigation tion with the carjacking of a he is a minor. to kill her if she looked at him, said. continues, he said. pizza delivery driver’s vehicle The three suspects are ac- Burnish said. Burnish said the delivery Burnish said investigators lo- from the street in Dalzell where cused of attacking the delivery Another suspect is accused driver positively identified all cated the Ford Focus in Colum- one of the suspects lives. driver when she brought an of pulling the victim from the three suspects in a photo line- bia and that crime scene inves- After one day of investigat- order to a residence in the 5900 vehicle and taking the keys as up. Anderson and Ford are tigators will examine the vehi- ing, K’Shawn Anderson, 18, of block of Acton Road about 4 she tried to get away. The deliv- being held in Sumter-Lee Re- cle and bring it back to Sumter.

LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Stretching their legs Sumter man calm after winning $25K a year for life A Sumter man who recently won $25,000 a year for life remained calm when he found out he bought a winning ticket. The ticket sold at Mozingos Grocery on North Main Street matched the first five numbers in Monday’s Lucky for Life drawing. They were 4, 6, 13, 16 and the lucky ball of 7. The winner discovered his ticket matched all the numbers at a retailer, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The clerk told him, “You’ve got to go to Columbia.” When he asked what for, the clerk said, “You just hit a jackpot!” The winner didn’t let it go to his head and calmly said, “Well, OK then.” He told lottery officials he has not visited Columbia since 2006. He had the choice between receiving $25,000 a year for life or a one-time cash payment of $390,000 if there are less than 21 winners and chose the one-time payout. The winner said he plans to pay off his home and put the rest in the bank. SCDOT to hold meeting on possible Bishopville truck route South Carolina Department of Trans- portation will hold a public information meeting on Thursday in Lee County to consider preliminary alternative corridors for a proposed Bishopville truck route. An informal drop-in meeting from 5-7 p.m. in the Lee Central High School caf- eteria, 1800 Wisacky Highway, will dis- MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM play each potential alternative, and Young Canada geese relax May 26 at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens before the Iris Festival began that day. SCDOT staff and project team members will be on hand to gather feedback, answer questions and to address specific concerns such as property impacts and project background. Comments will be accepted regarding Service academy nomination applications open this phase of the project until June 30. Several preliminary build alternative U.S. Sen. Scott had 45 students considered for appointment last year corridors are being considered to address existing and future truck volumes BY KAYLA ROBINS which provide a coveted free edu- Class of 2022. traveling through downtown Bishopville [email protected] cation, and the vice president can Students interested in being con- on U.S. 15/North Main Street. nominate a select few to the U.S. sidered for a nomination by Scott A no-build alternative is also being A United States senator who rep- Naval, Air Force and Military must submit an application, which evaluated by the project team. resents South Carolina is now ac- academies. Other candidates may includes two essays, a resume, Another purpose of the meeting is to cepting applications for service be eligible for nomination by cer- their official SAT/ACT scores, offi- gather information from the public on academy nominations. tain U.S. territory leaders. cial high school transcripts and any interested organization on historic Candidates interested in attend- “I am thankful for those that de- three letters of recommendation. or cultural resources in the area. ing one of the four service acade- sire to serve our country,” Sen. “For those that decide they want mies — U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Scott said. “I am especially hum- to apply to one of our service acad- Deadline to apply for absentee Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force bled by our high school students emies, you are choosing to take on by mail ballots is Thursday Academy or U.S. Merchant Marine who make the decision to pursue a one of the most challenging and Academy — may submit applica- military career at such a young rigorous collegiate curriculum our The deadline to apply for an absen- tions and other necessary docu- age.” country has to offer.” tee by mail ballot for the June 16 pri- ments to the Office of U.S. Sen. During the last academic year, For more information about the mary is on Friday, June 8. Absentee Tim Scott, R-SC, through Friday, Scott nominated 45 students from service academy nomination pro- voting will begin on Saturday, June 9, Oct. 19. across South Carolina to be con- cess, visit the senator’s FAQ page at the Sumter County Registration and United States Congressmen can sidered for an appointment to one or call the service academy coordi- Election Office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. nominate candidates to academies, of the four academies for the nator at (803) 771-6112.

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and Washington, D.C. To learn more the students participated in education- about the Carson Scholars Fund visit al games such as Quizlet Live and www.carsonscholars.org. Jeopardy. They also focused on test- taking strategies. GRADUATION SCHEDULES The students enjoyed the three-day Graduation ceremonies will be held field trip to Washington, D.C., that this weekend in Sumter School District began May 23. They would like to for the Class of 2018. Crestwood and thank everyone who participated in Lakewood high schools' ceremonies will the doughnut fundraiser. The field ex- be held on Friday at Sumter County perience is an excellent way to end the Civic Center. Lakewood High School's school year. ceremony begins at 3 p.m., and Crest- The fifth-grade promotion ceremony wood High School's graduation begins was held May 3. Hats off to the fifth- at 7 p.m. grade students and teachers for a job The doors will open one hour prior to well done. each graduation. Admission is by ticket Students enjoyed a field day on May only; graduating seniors each have a 29. During physical education class limited number. No balloons or flowers prior to the big day, the students prac- are allowed in the center. ticed the bean bag race, piggy back PHOTO PROVIDED The graduation for Sumter High ride and two-legged race. Central Carolina Technical College President Dr. Michael Mikota, right, gave the com- School will be held on Saturday at 9 mencement speech at Thomas Sumter Academy on May 19. Mikota is an alumnus of a.m. at Memorial Stadium. The gates LEE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Wofford College. Thomas Sumter Academy’s valedictorian, Marley McCormick, center, will open at 8 a.m. All in attendance On May 16, more than 2,000 graduat- will be attending Wofford in the fall, and Wofford’s current student body president must have a ticket, including small chil- ing seniors were publicly recognized Drake McCormick (Marley’s brother), left, graduated from Wofford on May 20. CCTC is dren. Each graduate has a limited num- by state Superintendent of Education proud to make connections with four-year colleges and universities, like Wofford, ber of tickets. Molly Spearman for their future com- through the college’s dual enrolled course offerings and admission agreements. Graduation announcements from stu- mitment to the U.S. military or mili- dents are not the same as tickets. Per- tary academy. These students were sons without a ticket will not be admit- presented with a red, white and blue Central Carolina Technical and Benjamin Kessinger; and ted to the ceremonies due to the capaci- honor cord to wear to their high College • fifth grade — Diya Patel and Tren- ty of each facility. school graduation. All of these stu- ton Spilker. dents were once a JROTC cadet at PATH TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP BATES MIDDLE WRAPS UP their high schools in South Carolina. INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES Morris College Lee Central High School had five ca- Path to Provide is a partnership Timeless wisdom and enthusiastic dets that attended the ceremony and with the South Carolina Technical CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM youth blended two generations where plan to enter in the military: Coresha College System and affiliated colleges RECOGNIZED the quote, “In order to be old and wise, I Brunson (Army), Danielle Fulks (Na- and the South Carolina Hospital Asso- had to be young and foolish” was most tional Guard), Tyra Capehart (Nation- ciation and member hospitals. The The Morris College Criminal Justice relevant. al Guard), Hadiya Boone (National scholarship program allows students program has been named No. 8 on the Bates Middle School has been the Guard) and Deangelo McQuillar (Na- pursuing an associate degree in nurs- Top 10 Law Enforcement Degree Pro- host of the Intergenerational Program tional Guard). These students are ing to attend classes fulltime and work grams 2017-18 by Schools.com. Ranked since 2015. Community members and scheduled to go to basic training this parttime at a sponsoring hospital. The with the likes of CUNY John Jay Col- students meet monthly at the school to summer after graduation. This is the sponsoring hospital provides financial lege of Criminal Justice, Columbia Col- engage in rich discussions that center first time that Lee Central High assistance toward the student’s tuition lege and fellow South Carolina institu- on key life issues that everyone faces. School’s JROTC program has had five and cost of attendance each year tion, Citadel Military College, Morris At their last meeting, the students cadets/students to represent our while the student is enrolled full-time College earned its No. 8 spot in the traveled to Downtown Sumter where school for this event. This is a major in an academic program. Interested in rankings based on its admissions policy, they met the adult members of the pro- accomplishment for these students as applying? Applications should be sub- low 15:1 student-faculty ratio, and total gram at the newest attraction in Sum- they are about to join the military mitted via the website at www. number of law enforcement degrees ter, the Hyatt Place. General Manager family and support our country. Also, SCPathToProvide.com. conferred to students in 2015. Also in Cheryl Baker and her most meticulous this is an accomplishment for Lee 2015, Morris College’s Criminal Justice staff greeted the invitees as they were Central High School and Lee County program was named No. 2 on the Cor- welcomed with a wholesome and hearty School District, as this shows growth rectionalOfficer.org list of Top Schools breakfast. in numbers at these events and that Supporting Careers in Criminal Justice Baker is also a member of the Inter- the JROTC program is developing ef- and Corrections. generational group. She and Dr. Ayesha fective leaders who are worthy to be Dr. Jacob Butler, interim academic Hunter collaborated with the culminat- honored. — Shawnta McKenzie dean, explained in 2015: “This rating by ing event that profiled the South Caroli- a national agency confirms the efforts na graduate. The South Carolina Col- that we, at Morris College, have made to lege and Career Ready Standards were CAMPUS CORNER create and maintain academic pro- demonstrated in soft skills and activities grams that can stand toe to toe with that included teamwork, communica- COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY anybody else in terms of quality.” tion, creative thinking, work ethic, job CONWAY — The following local stu- The new national ranking on Schools. interviewing, conflict resolution and dents were among the approximately com further supports Morris College’s other skills that will prepare students 1,183 students eligible to walk in Coastal efforts. Morris College has consistently for the real world. — Shelly Galloway Carolina University’s graduation exer- had senior students in criminal justice cises held on campus at the HTC Stu- score above the national average on the dent Recreation Center and Convoca- PHOTO PROVIDED Lee County School District national Major Field Achievement Test tion Center in three separate ceremo- Sammy Way, archivist and historian at The and go on to obtain gainful employment LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL nies May 4-5: Brianna Brock from Bishop- Sumter Item, was the guest speaker at the in the criminal justice field. The institu- The Lower Lee Elementary School ville, Bachelor of Arts in Education in Memorial Day Ceremony held at CCTC on tion is dedicated not only to employing family would like to congratulate Mrs. Early Childhood Education; Antigua Cly- Thursday. Way spoke about the many men faculty experienced in the field, but also Beauty Veney for being selected as burn from Sumter, Bachelor of Arts in and women who have made the ultimate bringing in guest lecturers ranging their school’s 2018-19 Teacher of the Intelligence & National Security Stud- sacrifice and that have influenced and from coroners to state troopers, solici- Year. Mrs. Veney has 15 years of ies; Breanna Gadson from Sumter, Bache- paved the way for today’s service mem- tors and forensic scientists to further teaching experience and served at lor of Science in Psychology; Kevin Gist bers. CCTC has a long, proud history of enhance the education of criminal jus- Lower Lee Elementary School for her from Manning, Bachelor of Science in providing high-quality, affordable educa- tice students. entire professional career. She taught Exercise and Sport Science; Jade Graves tion to active duty military members, de- Most recently, Morris College estab- first grade for eight years and kinder- from Sumter, Bachelor of Science in pendents and veterans. lished a partnership with the Greenville garten for seven years. During her Public Health; Thomas Hart from Sumter, Police Department to prepare students tenure, she has served as a mentor for Bachelor of Science in Marine Science; Thomas Sumter Academy for a career in law enforcement. — first-year teachers, grade level chair- Tiana James from Manning, Bachelor of LOWER SCHOOL 4TH QUARTER Anika Cobb woman and textbook coordinator. She Science in Biology; Darryl Keith from AWARDS ANNOUNCED has also been a cooperating teacher Sumter, Bachelor of Science in Recre- Sumter School District for a student teacher from Morris Col- ation and Sport Management; Caleb Mc- Head of School (average of 95 or higher in lege. Mrs. Veney serves as a 5K teach- Calla from Sumter, Bachelor of Science in all subjects) BEN CARSON READING ROOM OPENS AT er, and she continues to spearhead Biology; David McInnis from Sumter, • first grade — Stella Lindler, Au- MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY several events at Lower Lee Elementa- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts; tumn Crockett, Alannah Schrank, ry School such as the Fall Festival, Haley Netchaeff from Sumter, Bachelor of Liam Smith and Bella Stephenson; Thanks to the generosity of the Literacy Night and the Father-Daugh- Science in Business Administration in • second grade — Skylar Spilker, Thompson Construction Group, the ter Dance Social. She earned a Bache- Marketing; Grace Surette from Manning, Juli Tupper and Riley Carnes; and Carson Scholars Fund announced the lor of Science degree in Early Child- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary • fifth grade — Trenton Spilker. opening of a Ben Carson Reading Room hood Education from Francis Marion Studies; Brandon Vaughn from Sumter, Faculty Honors (87 or higher) at Manchester Elementary School University and a Master in Literacy Bachelor of Arts in Music; Shaquelah • first grade — John Amick, Janvi where they held a grand opening cere- Education from Cambridge College. Walters from Summerton, Bachelor of Patel, Julian Wooten, Audrey Allen, mony and ribbon cutting on Tuesday. Lower Lee Elementary School’s stu- Science in Psychology; and Jasmine Yar- Landon McLellan, Sebastian The Ben Carson Reading Project dents demonstrated that they under- brough from Sumter, Bachelor of Arts in O’Connor, Lela Reilly and Grayson founded by retired world-renowned pe- stand the importance of creating a Communication. Sosbee; diatric neurosurgeon and New York healthy, sustainable environment dur- Eighty-one Coastal Carolina Universi- • second grade — Abby Hodge, Riya Times bestselling authors Dr. Ben Car- ing their recent Earth Day celebra- ty students are graduating from the in- Patel, Sara Claire Reid, Emily Arnold, son and his wife, Candy, is an initiative tion. Students from each grade level stitution’s Honors Program, including Kira Davis, Sam Isler, Shawn Lasica, of the Carson Scholars Fund. The pur- worked as a team and planted a total Asiah Thompson from Sumter, a public Colby O’Connell and Peyton Triplett; pose of the Ben Carson Reading Project of eight crape myrtle bushes on the health major. • third grade — Luke Cato, Paisley is to create a literacy-enriched environ- school’s campus. To commence the Each academic department at Coastal Hill, Boone Hitch, Emma Jackson, ment for children to enhance their read- event, the students recited an Earth Carolina University within the five col- Emily Lindler, Jack McGary, Sophia ing skills. The reading project is dedi- Day poem and to conclude the event, leges selects one student to win the de- Miranda, Madison Morrow, Amy Spiv- cated to promoting reading as a key to the students held hands, formed a cir- partmental award each year, and that ey and Taelor Stevens; unlocking a child’s full potential. cle around the bush and sang a song student is recognized at Honors Convo- • fourth grade — Anna Bell, Anna- The theme of the Manchester Ele- titled, “Take Care of the Earth.” cation, this year held on May 3. Among belle Broman, Sadie Cox, Ben Kessing- mentary School reading room was in- Math stations have been a big hit for those students recognized was David er, Will Morris, Mikayla Razor, Ronia spired by the children’s book “Giant first-grade students at Lower Lee Ele- Laws of Sumter, a biochemistry major. Sanders, Sydnie Shaffer and Payton Steps to Change the World.” The book’s mentary School. After a math strategy Sosbee; and featured influential and inspiring indi- or skill is taught, students practice the BELMONT UNIVERSITY • fifth grade — Reese Distelzweig, viduals will demonstrate to the scholars skill or strategy in teacher-created NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Katherine Reed Dollard, Piper Hitch, Jared that everyone has the ability to be a math stations. The students visit one McGregor and Victoria Smith, both of Sum- Lynch, Taryn McBrayer, Brynna Ned- hero. station/center daily and complete a ter, achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont derman, Diya Patel, Christian Razor This is the fourth Ben Carson Read- full rotation once each week. During University for the spring 2018 semester. and Molleigh Ross. ing Room to be established in South this time, the teacher plays the role of Eligibility is based on a minimum Citizenship Carolina and the second to be spon- facilitator and also works with small course load of 12 hours and a quality • first grade — Logan Finan and Al- sored by Thompson Construction groups that may need additional sup- grade-point average of 3.5 with no grade annah Schrank; Group. port. Recently, stations focused on 2D below a C. • second grade — Riya Patel and “What an amazing honor to be a re- and 3D shapes. One of the students’ fa- Peyton Triplett; cipient of a Ben Carson Reading Room,” vorite center was creating 2D and 3D NEWBERRY COLLEGE • third grade — Amy Spive and Luke said Dr. Joan Tye, principal of Man- structures using toothpicks and NEWBERRY — Devin Blackwell of Man- Cato; chester Elementary School. “Everyone marshmallows. Math class has be- ning completed an internship in Social • fourth grade — Brayden Finan and associated with Manchester Elementary come one of the favorite parts of the and Behavioral Science at the Newber- Abigail Rocheleau; and School is absolutely thrilled to partner day for the first-grade students. ry College Student Affairs Office under • fifth grade — Reese Distelzweig with the Carson Scholars Fund to en- Lower Lee Elementary School re- the supervision of Michael Smith. and Sylvia Burrows. courage students to be lifelong learners cently celebrated April and May birth- The following local students were End of the year — Head of School and big thinkers through reading. We days. During the celebration, students named to the spring 2018 dean’s list: • first grade — Stella Lindler, Au- want to thank Thompson Construction enjoyed cake, ice cream and received a Devin Blackwell of Manning; David tumn Crockett, Landon McLellan, Se- Group for their generous donation birthday pencil. Bridges of Sumter; Travis Christmas of Sum- bastian O’Connor, Lela Reilly, Alan- which made this room possible. For It has been an incredible year of ter; and Kinard Lisbon of Bishopville. nah Schrank, Liam Smith and Bella years to come, students will enter this learning for fifth-grade students at Students who achieve Dean’s List Stephenson; room to read and reflect so they too may Lower Lee. The students recently took honors must achieve a grade-point aver- • second grade — Skylar Spilker and take their next big steps.” the SCPASS and SC Ready state exams age of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale during Juli Tupper; To date, 189 reading rooms have been and anticipate exceptional results this the semester for which the honor is • fourth grade — Annabelle Broman established serving students in 23 states year. To prepare for the state exams, being given. THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 | A5 PANORAMA

WEDDING Smith-Lander

MRS. WILLIAM LANDER

GLENVILLE, North Carolina — Hannah Elizabeth Smith and William Foster Lander, both of Raleigh, North Carolina, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Saw- PHOTOS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS yer Family Farmstead. Sue Wilkins, director of education at The International Museum of World War II, holds a 1945 newspaper photograph at the museum in The bride is the daughter of Natick, Massachusetts, that shows Fern Corbett, 24, working as a window washer 10 floors above a Minneapolis street during World War Dr. and Mrs. William Clay II. Corbett worked as her company’s stenographer before filling in as a window washer due to the absence of male workers during the Smith of Sumter and the war. The photograph is part of a new exhibit called: “Women in WWII: On the Home Fronts and the Battlefronts” that explores the im- granddaughter of the late Mr. portant and unconventional roles women played in every large nation that fought in World War II. and Mrs. Charles Floyd Wat- son, the late Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Lawrence Prescott and the late Mr. Harold Wilson Smith. She graduated from the Univer- sity of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in From snipers to mothers Psychology. She is employed as a project manager by Bald- World War II exhibit focuses on women win&. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chapin Land- BY SARAH BETANCOURT past Nazi occupiers. er of Atlanta, and the grandson Associated Press Also included in the ex- of Mrs. Malise Foster of Ca- hibit is a light green uni- shiers, North Carolina, and the NATICK, Mass. — The form labelled "Lebensborn." late Judge David Smith Foster, terrors of World War II im- The frock was worn by and Mrs. Patricia Lander of At- pacted most of the world's women associated with the lanta and the late Mr. Coy Ran- women, both on the home Nazi group tasked with rais- dolph Lander. He graduated and battlefronts. ing the birth rate of Aryan from the University of Georgia A new exhibition at the children. The women with a Bachelor of Arts in International Museum of worked at centers that pro- Journalism. He is employed as World War II in Natick, vided free health care to un- a content strategist by Trimark Massachusetts, highlights married mothers often im- Digital. just that — the important pregnated by SS officers. The Rev. Jonathan Edwards and sometimes unconven- Many children were adopt- officiated. tional roles women took on ed by other SS members and Music was provided by Karin during the war. their families. Lyle, violinist, and Sarah Hol- "It's about the human The philosophy of women ley, guitarist. story," founder Kenneth dedicating their bodies and Escorted by her father, the Rendell explains. "We're minds to the Third Reich is bride wore a strapless organza thrilled to have the opportu- even more apparent in three dress by Essense of Australia nity to showcase and honor swastika-emblazoned cross- with a rouched bodice and women's service to the war es. Women who bore four to sweetheart neckline, layered on effort." five children received a the skirt and train with a hand- "Women in WWII: On the bronze cross; six to seven a kerchief hem. She wore a floor- Home Fronts and the Battle- silver. Those who birthed length tulle veil. She carried an fronts" is composed of more eight or more children re- organic, loosely gathered, hand- than 100 artifacts from the ceived a golden cross from tied bouquet with a cascading U.S., Soviet Union, Germa- Adolf Hitler. silk ribbon, featuring fresh ny, Japan, France and Great "The Nazis wanted women local flowers in the shades of Britain. to be wives and mothers. ivory, blush, peach and ma- For many women, war- You see photos of women roon, with peonies, garden time was about more than doing outdoor tasks in great roses, antique roses, tea roses, rationing food for their fam- physical shape — this was ranunculus, scabiosa and ilies. not so they could fight, but Queen Anne’s lace. In the Soviet Union, so they could bear chil- Sarah Smith, sister of the 400,000 women drafted as dren," says Sue Wilkins, the bride, served as maid of honor. "Red Army girls" filled roles A World War II Soviet women’s camouflaged sniper uniform is dis- museum's education direc- Bridesmaids were Katy Cole- as doctors and even snipers. played with a sniper rifle in an exhibit called “Women in WWII: On tor. man, Tara Gore, Kayla Hanson, One photograph shows the Home Fronts and the Battlefronts” at The International Muse- Across the English Chan- Lucy Guttenberger, Kate paranurses jumping out of um of World War II in Natick, Massachusetts. nel, more than 640,000 Brit- McHugh and Katharine Batch- a plane into a war zone, ish women served in auxil- elor. strapped with medical sup- iary services, performing Taylor Hall served as best plies to save wounded sol- 1944. The exhibit showcases washer" 10 floors above a noncombat work such as man. Groomsmen were Abram diers. her flight jacket, dress uni- Minneapolis street — a far handling massive search- Smith, brother of the bride; Kathryn Bernheim be- form and a photo of a smil- cry from her original job as lights to spot enemy aircraft Rhodes Adair; Harrison Polk; came one of 27 American ing Bernheim looking at a the company's stenogra- intent on bombing British Wesley Gross; Austin Sandler; women chosen by the Army map. pher. cities. Photos of everyday and Ross Cooper. Air Force in 1942 to ferry Not all women had such Some women could not women working in the Royal The reception was given by planes in the Women's Aux- dramatic roles, but millions risk being as visible in their Naval Service are starkly the parents of the bride at Saw- iliary Ferrying Service pro- across the U.S. served as daring new roles. Female contrasted with a photo of yer Family Farmstead. gram. As a civilian with postal workers, trash collec- members of the French re- then-Princess Elizabeth The rehearsal party was more than 1,000 hours of tors and manufacturers, sistance would load forbid- wearing the uniform of the given by the parents of the flight experience, Bernheim roles previously held by den radios and weapons Auxiliary Territorial Ser- bridegroom at Cedar Creek flew aircraft like the P-47 men. into the secret compartment vice and working under the Racquet Club. Thunderbolt, relieving men A 1945 photograph shows of a baby carriage, like one hood of a car. Following a wedding trip to for combat flying until poli- 24-year-old Fern Corbett showcased in the collection, The exhibition is on dis- Mexico, the couple will reside tics ended the program in "pinch-hitting as a window risking their lives walking play through Oct. 7. in Raleigh. A6 THE ITEM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 If You Want Your Home SOLD,

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COMMENTARY Democrats’ dishonesty hands Trump winning issue

ASHINGTON — How evil is MS-13? Last year, two gang members in Texas report- edly murdered a teenage girl as an offer- LETTER TO THE EDITOR Wing to Satan. According to prosecutors, the gang leader (known as “Diabolico”) told the IT’S REASSURING THAT SOME PARENTS TEACH CHILDREN TO BE RESPECTFUL young girl that “the Beast” wanted “a soul” before As a military veteran, hard- “Mister.” I looked back over from to me, looked up at me having his partner shoot her in the head and dump ly a day goes by that some my shoulder and saw a young and humbly said, “Thank you her body on a street corner. As charges were read thoughtful citizen doesn’t ex- lady and a little girl. Not realiz- for your service.” against the two, the Houston Chronicle reported, they press their gratitude to me for ing they were speaking to me, I It is reassuring to see that “laughed, smiled and waved for the media cameras.” my small contribution to the turned and started to walk there are still some young MS-13 gang members, police have said, also stabbed a nation’s security. Makes me away, when once again I heard parents who are teaching Maryland man more than 100 times before decapitat- proud of the 20 years I served her say, “mister.” I turned to their children to be respect- ing him and cutting out his heart ... lured a 34-year- and proud to be an American. notice the young lady pointing ful; gives me hope that our old man to his already dug grave ... As I was departing a dining toward the little girl who ap- country might still be a great and stoned an 18-year-old boy to establishment on Broad Street, peared to be about four or five country. death and dumped his body under a Sumter, on May 30 I heard a la- years old walking toward me. FRANKLIN P. PARKER bridge. dy’s voice from behind me say, She stopped a couple of feet Sumter MS-13 is a demonic death cult. And President Trump has Nancy Pelosi defending its members’ humanity. EDITORIAL ROUNDUP When Trump declared at a White Marc Thiessen House roundtable “You wouldn’t be- Recent editorials from South Carolina newspa- approve a penny of public money. lieve how bad these people are. pers: The Supreme Court’s unfortunate ruling touts These aren’t people. These are ani- this body as one of the guarantees of public over- mals,” he was clearly referring to MS-13. But the sight written into the accommodations tax law. media and Democrats took the president’s quote out The Island Packet These advisory committees make spending recom- of context and declared that he had referred to all il- mendations to Town Council or County Council. May 27 legal immigrants as animals. The Associated Press Now all those public bodies must push harder for a tweeted that “Trump referred to those crossing U.S. public that is being told it has no right to ask ques- border illegally as ‘animals.’” The New York Times Supreme Court ruling on tions for itself. tweeted, “Trump lashed out at undocumented immi- It is a shame to see this direct access sidestepped grants during a White House meeting, calling those or watered down. The public needs new advocates. trying to breach the country’s borders ‘animals.’” who’s subject to FOIA Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) South Carolina citizens took it on the chin May declared, “When all of our great-great-grandparents 23. The Post and Courier came to America they weren’t ‘animals,’ and these The state Supreme Court made it much harder, May 26 people aren’t either.” if not impossible, for citizens to follow millions of By the next morning, news organizations were dollars of public money. walking back their stories. The Associated Press an- It ruled that the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Aging voting machines nounced it had “deleted a tweet from late Wednesday Chamber of Commerce is not subject to the state on Trump’s ‘animals’ comment about immigrants Freedom of Information Act. That is unfortunate because it wasn’t made clear that he was speaking because the chamber receives approximately $1.5 should be replaced after a comment about gang members.” million annually from the Town of Hilton Head Is- The General Assembly recently turned down a But not Pelosi, the House minority leader. Even land as its official tourism marketing agency. request from the State Election Commission and after it was clear that Trump was referring to gang Statewide, tens of millions of public dollars are Gov. Henry McMaster to expedite the replacement members, the California Democrat still claimed the now shielded from the direct public oversight of the state’s aging voting machines, providing president had called “undocumented immigrants” granted by the FOIA. only $4 million of a $20 million request to get going animals, declaring at a news conference that his re- The FOIA is the citizens’ greatest tool to hold on a project expected to cost about $50 million over marks were “inhumane” and that “we’re all God’s public officials accountable and pierce the wall of two years. With heightened concerns over election children ... Does he not believe in the spark of divini- secrecy so many public bodies build around them- tampering, lawmakers should reconsider their de- ty, the dignity and worth of every person?” selves. To see this authority that has been carefully cision as soon as possible. Of course, we are all created in the image and like- placed in the hands of the people being chipped Even if all of the funding was provided next year, ness of God. That is true of MS-13 members. It was away at is demoralizing. the earliest South Carolina voters would have ac- also true of Osama bin Laden, Pol Pot and Adolf Hit- This case started years ago when a citizen was cess to the new machines that produce a paper trail ler. But can you imagine Pelosi standing up in out- denied information sought under the FOIA. Cham- of their votes would be the November 2020 general rage to defend their humanity? Referring to evil men ber antagonist C.C. “Skip” Hoagland then turned election. The state is unlikely to have the new ma- as “animals” is a common colloquial expression. The to the courts. A lower court ruled in favor of his chines in time for the 2020 presidential primaries Oxford Dictionary’s definition of the word “animal” DomainsNewMedia.com, saying the Chamber was or other contests held before that time. includes “a person without human attributes or civi- a public body. That’s the prediction Chris Whitmire of the State lizing influences, especially someone who is very But recently, Supreme Court Justice John W. Election Commission recently gave to The Post and cruel, violent or repulsive.” It offers, as an example Kittredge wrote for the 4-1 court majority: “While Courier. The Election Commission says the existing of its proper use: “those men have to be animals — the Chamber technically expends public funds, we system, which does not provide an auditable paper what they did to that boy was savage.” Which is ex- are firmly persuaded that the General Assembly trail, is nevertheless secure from tampering over actly how Trump used the word. did not intend the Chamber to be considered a pub- the internet. Not that some people do not try. The To this day, Pelosi has neither retracted her re- lic body for FOIA purposes based upon its receipt Election Commission reported that 149,832 unau- marks nor admitted she was wrong. So now Trump and expenditure of accommodation tax funds.” thorized attempts were made to access the South is giving as good as he got. The legislative intent seems crystal clear to us. Carolina voter registration system on Election Day “I noticed recently where Democrats, Nancy Pelosi The FOIA says a public body is “... any organiza- in 2016, at least some of which were likely mali- as an example, are trying to defend MS-13 gang mem- tion, corporation or agency supported in whole or cious in nature. (Others may have been innocent bers,” Trump declared at a Long Island event last in part by public funds or expending public funds mistakes, by elections officials for example.) week. “I called them animals the other day, and I was ...” The problem is that the security of the votes we met with rebuke. They said, ‘they are people.’ They The high court ruled that this is not enough to be cast in South Carolina is nevertheless below the are not people. These are animals.” At a rally in considered a public body. It pointed to the law that level recommended in the latest best practices is- Nashville this week, he announced to a cheering enabled the state accommodations tax on overnight sued in response to Russian attempts to hack into crowd that Pelosi “loves MS-13,” pointing out that “I lodging, which is the source of the marketing dol- election databases and technology in at least 21 said they’re animals, and she said ‘how dare you say lars that go to the Chamber. The court said that states during the 2016 election cycle. Most notably, that?’” He then asked the crowd, “What was the law, not the FOIA, protects the public’s right to South Carolina is one of only five states where vot- name?” The crowd responded, “animals!” Expect to know how those millions of dollars are spent. ing machines do not provide a backup paper trail hear that refrain at many Trump rallies in the A greater burden now falls to the Town of Hilton of the vote. months ahead. Head Island — and all local governments allocating The Senate Intelligence Committee recently re- Through their dishonesty, Democrats such as Pelo- tax dollars to private entities — to protect the pub- leased a report on the security of the nation’s elec- si have handed the president a winning issue. A Har- lic’s right to know. tion systems, which are and should remain the re- vard/Harris poll finds that 56 percent of Americans That’s not very encouraging, if recent history is sponsibility of state governments. agree with Trump that it is fair to call MS-13 “ani- any indication. When Hilton Head Mayor David The Intelligence Committee predicted that Rus- mals” (including 47 percent of Hispanics and 41 per- Bennett was new to office, he tried to get much sian efforts to compromise state election systems cent of Democrats). Millions of Americans can’t un- greater town oversight and involvement in the can be expected again this year and in 2020. It rec- derstand why Democrats seem more hostile toward Chamber’s tourism marketing. He ran into a buzz ommended that the federal government improve Trump than a vicious gang that carries out savage saw of opposition. He wanted a new contractual ar- its efforts to monitor attempted attacks and take killings. rangement. In the end, a five-year contract was earlier action than in 2016 to alert state authorities Is Trump wrong to say Pelosi “loves MS-13”? Sure. narrowly approved by Town Council, but it was of suspected hacking attempts. But with her deceitful attack, she gave him the pre- over Bennett’s objection because he did not think it The report found that hackers linked to Russia text to make that claim. There is a lesson here for went far enough to assure transparency and ac- succeeded in accessing the Illinois voter registra- Democrats: Trump says enough outrageous things countability. tion files but made no changes. It also found that a that Democrats shouldn’t have to make them up. One suggestion that was rejected during that number of other states had voter files that could When the president has you defending the “dignity 2015 public discussion was for the town contract to have been hacked. But it found no evidence that and worth” of MS-13 members, you’re doing some- specify that the Chamber would be subject to the any votes where changed. thing wrong. FOIA. To minimize the risks of further attacks on state The town’s Accommodations Tax Advisory Com- elections systems, committee recommendations in- Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Twitter, @marcthiessen. mittee now must roll up its sleeves and dig deeper, cluded that voting machines produce a paper trail demanding the public display of specific financial and be incapable of connection to the internet di- © 2018, The Washington Post Writers Group information from any organization that wants it to rectly or via Wi-Fi. 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Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta for several major academic Pastoral Ministry; and Jenna tems Engineering; Andrew CAMPUS CORNER Tau International Honor Soci- awards during their playing Martin of Dalzell with a Bache- Scott McDuffie of Sumter with a THE CITADEL ety of Nursing. careers. Hall became the first lor of Science in Nursing. Master of Science in Athletic CHARLESTON — Mary Pat- GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY Newberry student-athlete in Martin is a member of the Pin- Leadership; Jane E. Segars of ton of Sumter graduated from any sport to be named a First nacle Honor Society. Sumter with a Bachelor of Sci- The Citadel during The Citadel BOILING SPRINGS, North Team Academic All-American CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ence in Parks, Recreation and Graduate College’s commence- Carolina — Charles Dallery of during multiple seasons and Tourism Management; Hannah ment ceremony on May 5. Pat- Sumter earned a place on the earned the inaugural South CLEMSON — The following E. Voisin of Sumter cum laude ton received an Educational spring 2018 Dean’s List. The Atlantic Conference Elite 18 local residents graduated from with a Bachelor of Science in Specialist in School Psycholo- Dean’s List is composed of un- award in 2017. Mozingo was Clemson University in spring Language and International gy degree. dergraduate college students named SAC Scholar-Athlete in 2018 commencement ceremo- Health; John R. Byrd II of Turbev- Approximately 500 members with a grade-point average of December. Spigner joined Hall nies on May 10 and 11: ille with a Bachelor of Science of the South Carolina Corps of 4.0 if enrolled for 12-14 hours on the Academic All-District Joseph-Caine S. Player of Bish- in Agricultural Mechanization Cadets accepted diplomas dur- and 3.7 if enrolled for 15 or team this year. opville with a Bachelor of Arts and Business; Hanna Blake Drig- ing The Citadel’s commence- more hours with no grade To be eligible for induction, in English; Sarah G. Jarecki of gers of Turbeville with a Bache- ment ceremony on May 5. lower than a C. student-athletes must have Dalzell with a Bachelor of Sci- lor of Science in Psychology; The following local students AUSTIN PEAY STATE completed their final year of ence in Parks, Recreation and and Caroline Elizabeth Weaver of were among the graduating UNIVERSITY playing eligibility in 2017, Tourism Management; Mitchell Turbeville with a Master of class: achieved a 3.2 cumulative GPA R. Gardner III of Manning with a Business Administration in Drew Edwards of Summerton CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee and met all NCAA- or NAIA- Bachelor of Science in Agri- Business Administration. received a Bachelor of Science — Austin Peay State Universi- mandated progress toward de- cultural Education; Bennett C. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE in Business Administration; ty is proud to recognize Alexis gree requirements. The follow- Harrelson of Rembert cum laude John Shaddrick of Sumter re- Payne from Sumter as one of ing area students have been with a Bachelor of Science in CLINTON — Presbyterian ceived a Bachelor of Arts in more than 2,100 students named to the Dean’s List for Plant and Environmental Sci- College is proud to recognize Criminal Justice; Miles Cox of named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester at ences; Aaron Bradley Crandall of Ms. Julia Alena Law and Ms. Sier- Sumter received a Bachelor of academic achievement during Newberry: Devin Blackwell of Summerton with a Bachelor of ra Deloren Steele, both of Sum- Science in Business Adminis- the spring 2018 semester. To Manning; David Bridges of Sum- Arts in English; Kristina R. ter, for making the Dean’s List tration; Devin Singleton of Shaw qualify for the dean’s list, stu- ter; Travis Christmas of Sumter; Poston of Summerton with a during the spring 2018 semes- Air Force Base received a Bache- dents must earn a semester and Kinard Lisbon of Bishopville. Master of Science in Historic ter. The Dean’s List is com- lor of Science in Accounting; GPA of 3.5 or greater. Austin The Dean’s List is an aca- Preservation; Leanne M. Amick posed of students who have Cameron Joyner of Sumter re- Peay State University congrat- demic honor awarded to stu- of Sumter with a Bachelor of earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 ceived a Bachelor of Science in ulates Jason Woodbury of Man- dents who achieved a semester Arts in Communication; grade-point average. Business Administration; Wil- ning on being awarded the GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 Ashleigh Watson Collins of Sum- UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON liam Kinney of Sumter received a Presidential Scholarship for scale. ter with a Bachelor of Arts in Bachelor of Science in Busi- high-achieving freshmen for EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE Psychology; Curtis-Lynne Edens SCRANTON, Pennsylvania ness Administration; Charles the summer or fall 2018 semes- SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES of Sumter with a Bachelor of — Local residents were among Walker of Manning received a ter. Jason was also awarded Arts in Early Childhood Edu- nearly 600 master’s and doc- Bachelor of Science in Busi- the Provost’s Out-of-State EMORY, Virginia — Tyra cation; Jeremy Neil Edwards of toral degree recipients at its ness Administration; and Grey- Scholarship for high-achieving Pugh of Manning graduated Sumter with a Bachelor of Sci- graduate commencement cere- son Haynes of Sumter received a freshmen for the summer or with a Doctor of Physical ence in Financial Manage- mony on May 26 in the Byron Bachelor of Arts in Criminal fall 2018 semester. Therapy degree from the ment; Emma M. Frank of Sumter Recreation Complex. Gradu- Justice. The Provost’s Out-of-State Emory & Henry College with a Bachelor of Science in ates recognized at the ceremo- Tierra Price of Bishopville was Scholarships are for freshmen School of Health Sciences dur- Chemistry; James A. Goodson IV ny include those who complet- one of 13 Citadel cadets initiat- students who live greater than ing the May 5 commencement of Sumter with a Bachelor of ed their degree requirements ed into Omicron Delta Kappa, 250 miles from campus and exercises in the McGlothlin Science in Biological Sciences; in August and December of the national leadership honor have a 3.0+ GPA and 21+ ACT Center for the Arts on the Harris E. Jordan of Sumter with a 2017, as well as January and society, on May 3. or 1060+ SAT. campus of Emory & Henry Bachelor of Science in Animal May of 2018. Omicron Delta Kappa was NEWBERRY COLLEGE College. and Veterinary Sciences; Alli- Students earning master’s founded on Dec. 3, 1914, on the OHIO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY son Elizabeth Kay of Sumter with and doctoral degrees include: campus of Washington and NEWBERRY — Kinard Lisbon a Bachelor of Science in Me- Amanda J. Hunter of Dalzell Lee University. The society of Bishopville and six other CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The chanical Engineering; Mary K. earned a Master of Science was founded by a group of 15 Newberry players have been following local students gradu- Killen of Sumter with a Bache- with a major in Educational students and faculty who inducted into the prestigious ated from Ohio Christian Uni- lor of Science in Food Science Administration; Shirlin R. Ragin thought that leadership at the Hampshire Honor Society by versity: Brenda Kelly-Pressley of and Human Nutrition; Ian Mi- of Sumter earned a Master of collegiate level should be rec- the National Football Founda- Bishopville with a Bachelor of chael Lovice of Sumter with a Science with a major in Educa- ognized and encouraged tion & College Football Hall of Arts in Leadership & Ministry: Bachelor of Science in Biosys- tional Administration. across all phases of campus Fame, helping the organiza- life. This general principle — tion set an all-time record with that scholarship alone couldn’t 1,251 players from a record-ty- predict success, and that other ing 302 colleges from across all intrinsic qualities had value divisions of the NCAA and Timothy L. Griffi th too — became known as the NAIA. Omicron Delta Kappa idea. The Newberry players se- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH lected for induction are Sam Attorney at Law CAROLINA UPSTATE Hall, Will Holbrook, Kinard Lisbon, Dakota Mozingo, Josh SPARTANBURG — Alyssa Parker, Josh Spigner and Lennard of Sumter was one of 65 Christian Tejada. 803-607-9087 students inducted into the Mu The group was responsible www.tlgriffi th.com STOCK YOUR POND Fish Day Event - Sumter Family Law • Criminal Law • Civil • Business Palmetto Farm Supply June 21st at 10:00 Divorce, Custody, DUI, DUS, Drug Charges Catfi sh, Carp, Bass, Tilapia, Minnows Visitation, Civil & Injury, State & Federal Courts Call to Preorder Your Fish Contract Disputes 360 W. 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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT State teams Solid start open regionals with victories FROM STAFF REPORTS

South Carolina, Clemson and Coastal Carolina each won their first-round games in their respective NCAA baseball tournament regionals on Friday, but their winners bracket games on Sat- urday were not completed as of press time. The Game- cocks were facing East Carolina in the Green- ville, N.C., Re- gional on Sat- urday, while Clemson was playing Vanderbilt in the Clemson regional and the Chanti- TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM cleers were facing Washington Sumter’s Bobby Crisp rounds third base on his way to score on an RBI single by pinch hitter Daulton Dabbs during the P-15’s 5-2 victory in the Conway regional. over Orangeburg Post 4 on Friday at Riley Park. Both Clemson and USC had the start of their games delayed by weather during the first games of the day. Sumter moves to 2-0 with 5-2 victory over Orangeburg On Friday in Greenville, Carolina pushed ahead with BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT ing one walk in notching the win, and errors there, but overall we played five runs in the seventh inning [email protected] had solid defense behind him as Sum- pretty well. (Hunter) Chandler gave us to beat Ohio State 8-3. ter built a 3-0 lead on Orangeburg a good outing tonight. We had him on The second-seeded Game- The Sumter P-15’s American Legion starter Hanks Avinger, who pitched a 60-pitch limit, and he went a long cocks, who improved to 34-24 senior baseball team moved to 2-0 on only 2 2/3 innings before giving way to way on 56, so that was good. Rylan trailed 2-0 before the big in- the season Friday night with a 5-2 vic- Austin Sandifer after issuing a walk to (Williamson) came in there and ning, which included Danny tory over visiting Post 4 from Orange- Sumter designated hitter Daniel Twitty pitched a couple of good innings - if Blair's 3-run home run. Justin burg. in the third. we don't make those errors behind Row followed with a 2-run sin- The P-15’s starting pitcher Hunter "We played well defensively for six him, he probably gets out of the in- gle in the 6-hit inning that Chandler was on a 60-pitch limit Fri- innings, but didn't play so well there ning." pushed South Carolina to a 5-2 day night, but got through five innings in the seventh," said P-15's head coach lead. with only 56, scattering 4 hits and issu- Curtis Johnson. "We made a couple of SEE P-15’S, PAGE B6 The Gamecocks added three runs in the eighth and finished with 14 hits. Eddy Demurias (7-0) earned NBA PLAYOFFS the win, allowing four hits and a run in three innings. Dillon Dingler hit a solo homer and drove in two runs Warriors not expecting Cavaliers to lose edge for the third-seeded Buckeyes (36-23), who had nine hits. BY JANIE MCCAULEY Seth Kinker (6-2) took the The Associated Press loss, allowing five runs and six hits in an inning. OAKLAND, Calif. — All On Friday in Clemson, Jor- the chatter is that underdog dan Greene's 10th-inning RBI Cleveland could be com- single scored Drew Wharton pletely deflated from the with the winning run as top- way it flopped in Game 1 of seeded host Clemson escaped the NBA Finals. Determined No. 4 seed Morehead State 4-3. and as motivated as ever For much of this one, it might be more appropriate looked like 46-14 Clemson and fitting whenever LeBron might have to play in the los- James is in the mix. ers bracket, down 3-1 in the "It's one of the toughest sixth before tying it up on run- losses I've had in my career," scoring hits by designated hit- James acknowledged Satur- ter and former University of day, "because of everything South Carolina Sumter stand- that kind of went on with the out Justin Hawkins and catch- game and the way we played. er Kyle Wilkie. Things stayed Obviously, we all know what tied until the 10th when Whar- happened in the game." ton singled to right, was sacri- There were miscues aplen- ficed to second then came ty, most notably J.R. Smith's home on Greene's hit through offensive rebound in the the right side of the infield. final seconds of regulation Clemson's fifth pitcher, that he dribbled back toward Ryley Gilliam (3-3), got the half-court in a tie game rath- final two outs of the game to er than shooting for a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS earn the win. Cleveland forward LeBron James, left, drives against Golden State guard Stephen Curry during the SEE NBA, PAGE B4 first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California, on Thursday. Game 2 is tonight. SEE NCAA, PAGE B5

KEEPING UP Former Lakewood standout kicker back with Jacksonville Sharks BY BARBARA BOXLEITNER tra-point tries. Belcher averaged 51.8 Francis Marion junior Steven Cox Qualifier. The former SHS Gamecock Special to The Sumter Item yards on eight kickoffs. started 43 of the 44 games he played. earned an exemption into the first In a May 26 victory, he converted The East Clarendon High product eight tournaments on the schedule. Kicker Nick Belcher has returned five of seven extra points and aver- batted .239 with one home run and 14 Sumter alumnus Cody Clepper to action for the Jacksonville Sharks aged 45.8 yards on eight kickoffs. RBIs. and Peyton Shore lost in the quarter- of the National Arena League. He missed his lone field goal at- Also from the Wolverines, USC finals of the South Carolina Golf As- The Lakewood High tempt. Aiken pitcher William Ard had a 1-1 sociation Four-Ball Championship in School graduate played BASEBALL record and 4.60 earned run average Clinton. two games, then missed in 14 appearances. SOFTBALL four consecutive be- Outfielder Travis Witherspoon hit Saint Augustine's University ju- cause he was serving a .235 in 23 games for the York Revolu- nior Jamal Keels hit .247 in 28 starts. Pitcher Brooklyn Fort had a 1-1 suspension effective tion of the independent Atlantic Out of Manning High, he had 16 RBI record, one save and 1.91 earned run April 19. League. The Sumter High graduate and eight stolen bases in nine at- average in five outings for North The 27-year-old was BELCHER had one home run and six runs bat- tempts. Greenville University. The sopho- activated on May 17 and ted in. MEN'S GOLF more is out of East Clarendon High. started for the first time Past Gamecock Tee Dubose batted this season on May 19. In that win he .308 in 30 games for Francis Marion Dalton Ward shot 280 (71-66-73-70) Send updates about area athletes to kicked four extra points, but missed University. The senior had two home to finish fifth at the Mackenzie Tour- Barbara Boxleitner at jdanddoc@ one field goal attempt and three ex- runs and 18 RBI. PGA Tour Canada USA East No. 1 gmail.com. B2 | SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

AUTO RACING Busch has few mountains left to climb in NASCAR career

BY DAN GELSTON at every active Cup track. NASCAR by 1998, including a The Associated Press NASCAR returns in Septem- record-tying seven Cup Series ber to Charlotte, where the se- championships. Winning the LONG POND, Pa. — Kyle ries for the first time will race Daytona 500 was the only mile- Busch spent the week in New on the track's road course. stone that eluded Earnhardt York City with his family, hit- Some of Busch's critics — of over the first two decades of ting the town and taking in which he has plenty because his career, until he broke the sights like any other tour- of a career pockmarked with through and won in 1998. ist. His wife wore a Yankees boorish behavior — believe the Busch has "The Great cap as they caught a baseball track record won't count until American Race" in his sight. game and the couple attended he wins on the new layout. Busch missed the 2015 race a theater production of "Sleep "Everybody wants to make after he crashed into a con- No More." my life more difficult, so I'm crete wall the day before the The outings seemed fitting: sure that I won't be credited Daytona 500 and broke his Busch is enjoying his time for all the racetracks once the right leg and left foot. Busch leading the points standing Roval gets here," he said. withstood multiple surgeries, while he gives the rest of the But the track name is the went through a grueling reha- field a few restless nights. track name and the mark bilitation program and missed THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Busch and Kevin Harvick stands, no matter the result. only 11 races. He got back in Kyle Busch drives through the garage area during practice for Sunday’s have turned NASCAR into a "I think everybody just his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in NASCAR Cup Series race on Saturday in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. two-driver show — they've around the sport really appre- late May, and NASCAR grant- won nine of 13 races — and ciates how hard that is," team ed him a waiver to race for the the rest of the drivers are sim- modern era to win a points four each from 2015 to the owner Joe Gibbs said. "For title. He won the season finale ply playing catch-up to the race on every track on the present. him to do that, particularly at Homestead to win his first former champions. schedule. He won Saturday's Xfinity Kyle is young, and for him to Cup championship. The 33-year-old Busch, the Busch won the second Po- race at Pocono and has 189 be able to get that done at this He starts fifth Sunday at Po- 2015 Cup champ, is on course cono race last season and wins across NASCAR's three age I think is special. I think cono Raceway and topped the for a career year. then romped at Charlotte to national series (Cup, second- everybody around the sport speed chart in practice on Fri- His four wins are four shy knock the last two winless tier Xfinity and Trucks), really appreciates it." day and Saturday. of matching his career best in tracks off his resume. which puts him 11 shy of There's still one checkered "It's me against the world. 2008, he has three poles and "It's just something that has matching Richard Petty for flag left to grab. It's me against everybody eight top-five finishes, and he never been done, and it's hard the overall record. Busch is 0 for 13 in the Day- else," Busch said. "Sometimes has racked up so many play- to find things that have never Petty, of course, won all 200 tona 500. you're against your critics, as off points (25) that he could been done in this sport," races in the Cup series and "It's about the Daytona 500 well, that you have to deal seemingly waltz into Home- Busch said. "It's been around the countdown to The King and trying to get that one," he with, and I think all of us stead in the season finale and for a long, long time. So it's has irked traditionalists who said. "It took another guy have those. It seems as though race for the title. very meaningful and special believe the two drivers should that's very, very popular 20 those voices have gotten loud- The Joe Gibbs Racing star and something that I've kind barely be mentioned in the years to get it done, so I'd like er over the last few years." is coming off a sensational ef- of strived for." same sentence. Busch's 47 Cup to think it won't take me that Busch has started to win fort in the No. 18 Toyota at Busch has been special in wins, while impressive in any long, although I'm creeping favor from the fans and even Charlotte Motor Speedway. He the sport since he won two era and 15th on the career list, up on that number. We'll see celebrated in the stands after won the pole for the Coca-Co- races driving for Rick Hen- can't catch Petty and 200 will how soon we can get that one a win at Richmond. As the la 600, won all four stages, led drick in 2005 and has at least remain NASCAR's Holy Grail. accomplished." achievements pile up so too, 377 of 400 laps and became the one victory every season of What's not in dispute is Dale Earnhardt had achieved even if begrudgingly, has the only driver in NASCAR's his career, including at least Busch's milestone of winning about all there was to do in respect.

Houston 37 22 .627 — RBI_Martinez, Boston, 48; Machado, Baltimore, 46; x-Monday, June 11: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m. SCOREBOARD Seattle 35 22 .614 1 Haniger, Seattle, 42; Judge, New York, 41; Lowrie, x-Thursday, June 14: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. Los Angeles 31 27 .534 5½ Oakland, 41; Ramirez, Cleveland, 41; Davis, Oakland, x-Sunday, June 17: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m. Oakland 30 29 .508 7 40; Correa, Houston, 39; Moustakas, Kansas City, 39; TV, RADIO Texas 24 36 .400 13½ Benintendi, Boston, 38. HITS_Altuve, Houston, 80; Segura, Seattle, 77; TODAY FRIDAY Castellanos, Detroit, 74; Machado, Baltimore, 73; NHL PLAYOFFS 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s and N.Y. Yankees 4, Baltimore 1 Lindor, Cleveland, 71; Simmons, Los Angeles, 70; Jay, CONFERENCE FINALS Women’s Round-of-16 Matches from Paris (TENNIS). Detroit 5, Toronto 2 Kansas City, 69; Lowrie, Oakland, 68; Martinez, Boston, (Best-of-7) 6:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Chicago White Sox 8, Milwaukee 3 67; Springer, Houston, 67. Italian Open Final Round from Brescia, Italy (GOLF). Houston 7, Boston 3 DOUBLES_Abreu, Chicago, 20; Pillar, Toronto, 20; Betts, EASTERN CONFERENCE Noon — Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s and Minnesota 7, Cleveland 4 Boston, 19; Escobar, Minnesota, 19; Lindor, Cleveland, Washington 4, Tampa Bay 3 Women’s Round-of-16 Matches from Paris (WIS 10). Oakland 16, Kansas City 0 19; Bregman, Houston, 18; Castellanos, Detroit, 18; Friday, May 11: Washington 4, Tampa Bay 2 Noon — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional L.A. Angels 6, Texas 0 Ramirez, Cleveland, 18; 4 tied at 17. Sunday, May 13: Washington 6, Tampa Bay 2 Game (ESPN2). Seattle 4, Tampa Bay 3, 13 innings TRIPLES_Sanchez, Chicago, 6; Benintendi, Boston, 5; Tuesday, May 15: Tampa Bay 4, Washington 2 Noon — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Hernandez, Toronto, 4; Profar, Texas, 4; 7 tied at 3. Thursday, May 17: Tampa Bay 4, Washington 2 Game (ESPNU). SATURDAY HOME RUNS_Martinez, Boston, 19; Ramirez, Cleveland, Saturday, May 19: Tampa Bay 3, Washington 2 Noon — PGA Golf: Memorial Tournament Final Round Milwaukee 5, Chicago White Sox 0 18; Trout, Los Angeles, 18; Betts, Boston, 17; Machado, Monday, May 21: Washington 3, Tampa Bay 0 from Dublin, Ohio (GOLF). Kansas City 5, Oakland 4 Baltimore, 17; Judge, New York, 16; Gallo, Texas, 15; Wednesday, May 23: Washington 4, Tampa Bay 0 Noon — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Detroit 7, Toronto 4 Encarnacion, Cleveland, 14; Lindor, Cleveland, 14; 2 Game (SEC NETWORK). N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 4:05 p.m. tied at 13. WESTERN CONFERENCE 1 p.m. — College Softball: Women’s College World Cleveland at Minnesota, 4:10 p.m. STOLEN BASES_Gordon, Seattle, 16; Betts, Boston, 13; Vegas 4, Winnipeg 1 Series Game 11 from Oklahoma City (ESPN). Boston at Houston, 7:15 p.m. Anderson, Chicago, 12; Merrifield, Kansas City, 12; Saturday, May 12: Winnipeg 4, Vegas 2 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at New Texas at L.A. Angels, 9:07 p.m. Segura, Seattle, 12; Trout, Los Angeles, 12; Smith, Monday, May 14: Vegas 3, Winnipeg 1 York Mets (MLB NETWORK). Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Tampa Bay, 11; DeShields, Texas, 10; 3 tied at 9. Wednesday, May 16: Vegas 4, Winnipeg 2 1:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Washington at PITCHING_Kluber, Cleveland, 8-2; Severino, New York, Friday, May 18: Vegas 3, Winnipeg 2 Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM TODAY 8-1; Happ, Toronto, 7-3; McCullers, Houston, 7-3; Sunday, May 20: Vegas 2, Winnipeg 1 102.7). N.Y. Yankees (German 0-3) at Baltimore (Cobb 1-7), Morton, Houston, 7-0; Porcello, Boston, 7-2; Snell, 2 p.m. — LPGA Golf: U.S. Women’s Open Final Round 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay, 7-3; Verlander, Houston, 7-2; 6 tied at 6. STANLEY CUP from Shoal Creek, Ala. (WACH 57). Toronto (Sanchez 2-5) at Detroit (Fulmer 2-4), 1:10 p.m. ERA_Verlander, Houston, 1.11; Kluber, Cleveland, 2.02; (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series Cleveland (Clevinger 4-2) at Minnesota (Gibson 1-3), Cole, Houston, 2.20; Morton, Houston, 2.26; Severino, Vegas 1, Washington 1 Pocono 400 from Long Pond, Pa. (FOX SPORTS 1, 2:10 p.m. New York, 2.31; Snell, Tampa Bay, 2.56; Bauer, Monday, May 28: Vegas 6, Washington 4 WEGX-FM 92.9). Milwaukee (Suter 5-3) at Chicago White Sox (Covey Cleveland, 2.61; Mengden, Oakland, 2.91; Boyd, Detroit, Wednesday, May 30: Washington 3, Vegas 2 2:30 p.m. — PGA Golf: Memorial Tournament Final 1-1), 2:10 p.m. 3.00; Sale, Boston, 3.00. Saturday, June 2: Vegas at Washington, 8 p.m. Round from Dublin, Ohio (WLTX 19). Oakland (Gossett 0-3) at Kansas City (Junis 5-4), 2:15 STRIKEOUTS_Cole, Houston, 116; Sale, Boston, 110; Monday, June 4: Vegas at Washington, 8 p.m. 3 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional p.m. Verlander, Houston, 98; Paxton, Seattle, 95; Severino, Thursday, June 7: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. Game (ESPN2). Texas (Fister 1-5) at L.A. Angels (Skaggs 3-4), 4:07 p.m. New York, 92; Kluber, Cleveland, 88; Bauer, Cleveland, x-Sunday, June 10: Vegas at Washington, 8 p.m. 3 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Tampa Bay (Snell 7-3) at Seattle (Hernandez 5-4), 4:10 86; Morton, Houston, 85; Bundy, Baltimore, 83; Happ, x-Wednesday, June 13: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. Game (ESPNU). p.m. Toronto, 79. 3 p.m. — WNBA Basketball: Phoenix at Atlanta (FOX Boston (Porcello 7-2) at Houston (Morton 7-0), 7:35 SPORTS SOUTHEAST). p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE 3 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional BATTING_Gennett, Cincinnati, .341; Kemp, Los PGA SCORES Game (SEC NETWORK). MONDAY Angeles, .341; Freeman, Atlanta, .338; Markakis, 3:30 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Dual in Detroit N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 1:10 p.m., 1st game Atlanta, .332; Almora, Chicago, .325; Arenado, MEMORIAL from Detroit — Dual 2 (WOLO 25). N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 7:10 p.m., 2nd game Colorado, .321; Dickerson, Pittsburgh, .313; Herrera, Saturday 3:30 p.m. — College Softball: Women’s College World Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. Philadelphia, .312; Crawford, San Francisco, .311; Belt, At Muirfield Village GC Series Game 12 from Oklahoma City (ESPN). San Francisco, .307. Dublin, Ohio 6 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional NATIONAL LEAGUE RUNS_Albies, Atlanta, 49; Blackmon, Colorado, 45; Purse: $8.9 million Game (ESPNU). Pham, St. Louis, 39; CTaylor, Los Angeles, 39; Yardage: 7,392; Par: 72 6 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional East Division Hernandez, Philadelphia, 38; Harper, Washington, 37; Third Round Game (SEC NETWORK). W L Pct GB Cain, Milwaukee, 36; Yelich, Milwaukee, 36; 3 tied at Bryson DeChambeau 69-67-66—202 7 p.m. — College Softball: Women’s College World Atlanta 34 23 .596 — 35. Patrick Cantlay 68-69-66—203 Series Game 13 from Oklahoma City (If Necessary) Washington 32 24 .571 1½ RBI_Baez, Chicago, 43; Suarez, Cincinnati, 43; Kyle Stanley 67-66-70—203 (ESPN2). Philadelphia 31 24 .564 2 Freeman, Atlanta, 40; Harper, Washington, 40; Joaquin Niemann 65-68-70—203 7:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Boston at Houston New York 27 28 .491 6 Gennett, Cincinnati, 39; Story, Colorado, 39; Markakis, Byeong Hun An 68-67-69—204 (ESPN). Miami 20 37 .351 14 Atlanta, 38; Rizzo, Chicago, 37; Shaw, Milwaukee, 36; 3 Justin Rose 71-66-69—206 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Finals Game 2 — tied at 35. Whee Kim 73-67-67—207 Cleveland at Golden State (WOLO 25). Central Division HITS_Markakis, Atlanta, 75; Freeman, Atlanta, 73; Tiger Woods 72-67-68—207 8:30 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Minnesota at Kansas W L Pct GB Gennett, Cincinnati, 72; Albies, Atlanta, 67; Dickerson, J.B. Holmes 70-66-71—207 City (FOX SPORTS 1). Milwaukee 37 22 .627 — Pittsburgh, 65; Cabrera, New York, 64; Herrera, Hideki Matsuyama 65-71-71—207 9 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Chicago 31 23 .574 3½ Philadelphia, 63; Arenado, Colorado, 62; Castro, Rory McIlroy 74-70-64—208 Game (ESPNU). St. Louis 31 25 .554 4½ Miami, 62; Pirela, San Diego, 62. David Lingmerth 69-73-66—208 9 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Pittsburgh 30 28 .517 6½ DOUBLES_Bryant, Chicago, 17; Hosmer, San Diego, 17; Ryan Moore 71-69-68—208 Game (SEC NETWORK). Cincinnati 21 37 .362 15½ Markakis, Atlanta, 17; Albies, Atlanta, 16; Dickerson, Kiradech Aphibarnrat 71-68-69—208 9:30 p.m. — College Softball: Women’s College World Pittsburgh, 16; Longoria, San Francisco, 16; Polanco, Adam Scott 72-66-70—208 Series Game 14 from Oklahoma City (If Necessary) West Division Pittsburgh, 16; 4 tied at 15. Tom Hoge 71-67-70—208 (ESPN2). W L Pct GB TRIPLES_Baez, Chicago, 5; CTaylor, Los Angeles, 5; Julian Suri 71-67-70—208 Colorado 30 27 .526 — Contreras, Chicago, 4; KMarte, Arizona, 4; SMarte, Keegan Bradley 68-70-70—208 MONDAY Arizona 29 27 .518 ½ Pittsburgh, 4; Nimmo, New York, 4; Story, Colorado, 4; Si Woo Kim 71-67-70—208 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s and Los Angeles 27 30 .474 3 13 tied at 3. Wesley Bryan 68-68-72—208 Women’s Round-of-16 Matches from Paris (TENNIS). San Francisco 27 30 .474 3 HOME RUNS_Harper, Washington, 18; Villanueva, San Rickie Fowler 72-69-68—209 10 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s and San Diego 25 34 .424 6 Diego, 15; Albies, Atlanta, 14; Baez, Chicago, 13; Shaw, Justin Thomas 72-69-68—209 Women’s Round-of-16 Matches from Paris (TENNIS). Milwaukee, 13; Adams, Washington, 12; Arenado, Emiliano Grillo 72-69-68—209 1 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional FRIDAY Colorado, 12; Blackmon, Colorado, 12; 5 tied at 11. Patrick Rodgers 68-73-68—209 Game (If Necessary) (ESPN2). Chicago Cubs 7, N.Y. Mets 4 STOLEN BASES_Inciarte, Atlanta, 18; Turner, Anirban Lahiri 71-69-69—209 1 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Atlanta 4, Washington 0 Washington, 16; MTaylor, Washington, 13; Cain, Peter Uihlein 69-70-70—209 Game (If Necessary) (ESPNU). Chicago White Sox 8, Milwaukee 3 Milwaukee, 11; Hamilton, Cincinnati, 10; Hernandez, Henrik Stenson 71-66-72—209 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 0 Philadelphia, 10; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 10; Dyson, Chris Kirk 75-69-66—210 Detroit Doubleheader Game 1 (MLB NETWORK). L.A. Dodgers 11, Colorado 8 Arizona, 9; Peraza, Cincinnati, 9; Pollock, Arizona, 9. Jhonattan Vegas 75-67-68—210 4 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Arizona 9, Miami 1 PITCHING_Scherzer, Washington, 9-1; Nola, Nick Watney 71-69-70—210 Game (If Necessary) (ESPN2). Cincinnati 7, San Diego 2 Philadelphia, 7-2; Stratton, San Francisco, 7-3; Branden Grace 69-71-70—210 4 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 0 Gonzalez, Washington, 6-2; Mikolas, St. Louis, 6-1; Phil Mickelson 74-66-70—210 Game (If Necessary) (ESPNU). Newcomb, Atlanta, 6-1; Quintana, Chicago, 6-4; Martin Laird 72-66-72—210 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, SATURDAY Strasburg, Washington, 6-5; Wacha, St. Louis, 6-1; 12 Dustin Johnson 72-66-72—210 WDXY-AM 1240). Milwaukee 5, Chicago White Sox 0 tied at 5. Ryan Armour 68-70-72—210 7 p.m. — College Softball: Women’s College World St. Louis 3, Pittsburgh 2 ERA_deGrom, New York, 1.52; Scherzer, Washington, Jason Day 68-68-74—210 Series Finals Game 1 from Oklahoma City (ESPN). Washington at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m. 1.92; Gonzalez, Washington, 2.10; Arrieta, Philadelphia, Marc Leishman 74-70-67—211 7 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 7:15 p.m. 2.16; Nola, Philadelphia, 2.18; Foltynewicz, Atlanta, Kelly Kraft 73-68-70—211 Game (If Necessary) (ESPN2). L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 7:15 p.m. 2.22; Mikolas, St. Louis, 2.49; Lester, Chicago, 2.71; Brian Gay 69-71-71—211 7 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Cincinnati at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Wacha, St. Louis, 2.71; Newcomb, Atlanta, 2.73. Matt Kuchar 71-68-72—211 Game (If Necessary) (ESPNU). Philadelphia at San Francisco, 10:05 p.m. STRIKEOUTS_Scherzer, Washington, 120; Corbin, Bill Haas 70-69-72—211 7 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Regional Miami at Arizona, 10:10 p.m. Arizona, 98; Strasburg, Washington, 93; deGrom, New Alex Cejka 69-70-72—211 Game (If Necessary) (SEC NETWORK). York, 85; Foltynewicz, Atlanta, 80; Gray, Colorado, 76; Tony Finau 71-68-72—211 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoffs Stanley TODAY Syndergaard, New York, 76; Nola, Philadelphia, 74; Luke List 71-67-73—211 Cup Final Match 4 — Vegas at Washington (NBC Chicago Cubs (Lester 5-2) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 2-3), 1:10 Greinke, Arizona, 72; 2 tied at 70. Beau Hossler 66-71-74—211 SPORTS NETWORK). p.m. Andrew Landry 71-73-68—212 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Arizona at San Washington (Hellickson 2-0) at Atlanta (Sanchez 1-0), Russell Henley 71-73-68—212 Francisco (ESPN). 1:35 p.m. Russell Knox 74-69-69—212 10 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Milwaukee (Suter 5-3) at Chicago White Sox (Covey NBA PLAYOFFS Patrick Reed 71-68-73—212 Regional Game (If Necessary) (ESPN2). 1-1), 2:10 p.m. Rory Sabbatini 73-66-73—212 10 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament CONFERENCE FINALS Gary Woodland 69-68-75—212 Pittsburgh (Kingham 2-1) at St. Louis (Wacha 6-1), 2:15 (Best-of-7) Regional Game (If Necessary) (ESPNU). p.m. John Huh 75-69-69—213 10 p.m. — Professional Golf: U.S. Open Sectional L.A. Dodgers (Wood 1-4) at Colorado (Bettis 4-1), 3:10 Lucas Glover 67-74-72—213 Qualifying Show (FOX SPORTS 1). EASTERN CONFERENCE Abraham Ancer 65-75-73—213 p.m. Cleveland 4, Boston 3 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at San Diego Jamie Lovemark 67-73-73—213 Philadelphia (Arrieta 5-2) at San Francisco (Rodriguez Sunday, May 13: Boston 108, Cleveland 83 (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM Louis Oosthuizen 70-69-74—213 0-0), 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 15: Boston 107, Cleveland 94 102.7). Grayson Murray 67-72-74—213 Miami (Straily 2-1) at Arizona (Koch 3-3), 4:10 p.m. Saturday, May 19: Cleveland 116, Boston 86 MLB STANDINGS Yusaku Miyazato 73-71-70—214 Cincinnati (Castillo 4-5) at San Diego (Ross 4-3), 6:10 Monday, May 21: Cleveland 111, Boston 102 Chesson Hadley 73-70-71—214 p.m. Wednesday, May 23: Boston 96, Cleveland 83 Charles Howell III 73-70-71—214 AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday, May 25: Cleveland 109, Boston 99 Brian Stuard 72-70-72—214 MONDAY Sunday, May 27: Cleveland 87, Boston 79 East Division Kevin Streelman 74-68-72—214 Arizona at San Francisco, 10:10 p.m. Western Conference Vijay Singh 75-66-73—214 W L Pct GB Atlanta at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Golden State 4, Houston 3 Brice Garnett 74-68-73—215 New York 36 17 .679 — Monday, May 14: Golden State 119, Houston 106 Ted Potter, Jr. 72-70-73—215 Boston 39 19 .672 — Wednesday, May 16: Houston 127, Golden State 105 Shane Lowry 73-69-73—215 Tampa Bay 28 28 .500 9½ Sunday, May 20: Golden State 126, Houston 85 MLB LEADERS Ollie Schniederjans 73-69-73—215 Toronto 25 33 .431 13½ Tuesday, May 22: Houston 95, Golden State 92 Sung Kang 74-67-74—215 Baltimore 17 40 .298 21 Thursday, May 24: Houston 98, Golden State 94 AMERICAN LEAGUE Bubba Watson 71-67-77—215 Saturday, May 26: Golden State 115, Houston 86 Central Division BATTING_Betts, Boston, .359; Castellanos, Detroit, Zach Johnson 75-69-72—216 Monday, May 28: Golden State 101, Houston 92 .339; Simmons, Los Angeles, .335; Segura, Seattle, .335; Andrew Dorn 69-74-73—216 W L Pct GB Altuve, Houston, .332; Brantley, Cleveland, .332; Cleveland 30 26 .536 — Pat Perez 72-70-74—216 Machado, Baltimore, .329; Duffy, Tampa Bay, .319; NBA FINALS Kevin Tway 75-67-74—216 Detroit 28 30 .483 3 (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Martinez, Boston, .318; Rosario, Minnesota, .308. Made Cut Did Not Finish Minnesota 23 30 .434 5½ Golden State 1, Cleveland 0 RUNS_Betts, Boston, 52; Trout, Los Angeles, 48; Lindor, Yuta Ikeda 76-68-73—217 Kansas City 21 37 .362 10 Thursday, May 31: Golden State 124, Cleveland 114, OT Cleveland, 44; Springer, Houston, 44; Judge, New York, Adam Hadwin 74-70-73—217 Chicago 17 38 .309 12½ Sunday, June 3: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m. 42; Segura, Seattle, 42; Ramirez, Cleveland, 41; Kevin Kisner 70-74-73—217 Wednesday, June 6: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. West Division Gardner, New York, 38; Benintendi, Boston, 37; Patton Kizzire 72-72-73—217 Friday, June 8: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. W L Pct GB Martinez, Boston, 37. John Senden 73-69-75—217 THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 | B3

FRENCH OPEN PRO FOOTBALL Manziel makes CFL debut in Hamilton’s exhibition loss

HAMILTON, Ontario The six-foot, 210-pound (AP) — Johnny Manziel Manziel, who signed with was content with his first the Tiger-Cats two weeks time in a game in more ago, directed five drives (22 than two years. plays) and was especially Manziel was 9-of-12 pass- effective throwing on the ing for 80 yards in his CFL run. debut as the Hamilton Ti- But Manziel's biggest ger-Cats lost 36-18 to the complaint was receiving a Toronto Argonauts in an 22-yard intentional exhibition game Friday ground penalty in the sec- night. ond half. "I felt like I was able to "That's the worst call of get in there and handle the the century," Manziel said. situation well, get some "My whole life I've been completions and get the taught to throw it right at guys some balls," Manziel the stick that's marking said. "I really wasn't ner- the down. ... I thought I got vous going into it, I was it there, he (official) told THE ASSOCIATED PRESS just kind of going out and me I was about a yard Maria Sharapova, left, shakes hands with Karolina Pliskova after Sharapova’s 6-2, 6-1 victory in the third letting the ball rip. short. That's the first time round of the French Open on Saturday at Roland Garros in Paris. "Right now we're still in I've heard of that, that's preseason so we'll get a lit- new to me." tle bit more tailor-made So too was running to for the team and defense the locker room at half- and what they do and time and being told there Get ready for Serena Williams scheme against them. I still was a final play to run think that'll help us mov- despite the clock having ing forward." run out. Manziel, playing for the "I'm still learning some vs. Maria Sharapova in Paris first time since being re- things up here," he said. leased by the NFL's Cleve- "There's going to be some land Browns in March of those growing pains." BY HOWARD FENDRICH Now comes the drama: Williams vs. Sharapo- 2016, , faced a Toronto de- Hamilton, which played The Associated Press va on Monday with a quarterfinal spot at fense that was missing most of its starters, had stake. most of its starters and seven turnovers in the PARIS — If the upcoming French Open They have verbally clashed in the past, such Hamilton coach June first half — two intercep- showdown between Serena Williams and as a 2013 public spat about their private lives. Jones was very conserva- tions, three fumbles and Maria Sharapova provides any of the sort of Williams, 36, owns 23 major singles titles. tive in his play-calling. two on downs. animus and back-and-forth they manage to stir Sharapova, 31, has won five. Williams has won up away from the court, look out. the French Open three times, Sharapova twice. During a news conference after both won They are the only active women with a career Saturday to set up the longtime rivals' fourth- Grand Slam; they are two of six in history to round matchup at Roland Garros, Williams accomplish that. Both have been ranked No. 1. criticized Sharapova's autobiography as "hear- But the head-to-head history is overwhelm- say" and twice brought up the Russian's 15- ingly in Williams' favor: She has won 19 of 21 month doping ban. meetings, including 18 in a row. Producing by far the best performance in "Quite frankly, she's probably a favorite in her return to Grand Slam tennis — 16 months this match, for sure," Williams said with a after her last major tournament and nine chuckle. "She's been playing ... for over a year months after having a baby — Williams played now. I just started. So I'm just really trying to cleanly and powerfully in a 6-3, 6-4 tour de get my bearings and trying to feel out where I force against 11th-seeded Julia Goerges that am and see where I can go." lasted a mere 75 minutes and lacked much in The last time Sharapova beat Williams was the way of theatrics. in 2004. "There is still a ways to go, but it's moving in The last time they played was in the 2016 the right direction," said Williams, who made Australian Open quarterfinals, Sharapova's only three unforced errors in the first set, 12 in final appearance before her 15-month drug all. "And I think that as long as it's moving in suspension. the right direction, I know I will get there." "Well, it's been a while," Sharapova said, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sharapova advanced with a similarly lopsid- "and I think a lot has happened in our lives for Hamilton quarterback Johnny Manziel takes a snap during the ed win, 6-2, 6-1 against 2016 U.S. Open runner- the both of us, in very different ways." first half of the Tiger-Cats’ preseason game against Toronto up Karolina Pliskova. Williams was asked about Sharapova's book, on Friday in Hamilton, Ontario.

FRENCH OPEN Nadal powers into 4th round with French Open streaks intact

BY HOWARD FENDRICH Slam tournament. three Grand Slam semifinals. in the field after eliminating the Novak Djokovic against No. 30 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "Once he's ahead," Gasquet Nadal now meets 70th- last man from France, Pierre- Fernando Verdasco. lamented, "it becomes impos- ranked Maximilian Marterer, Hugues Herbert, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 With about a week to go, PARIS - Right from the get- sible." a 22-year-old German who will (4). The last year without a Nadal is looking more and go in Court Philippe Chatrier, Consider the streaks that be appearing in the fourth Frenchman in the fourth round more like the absolute favorite. things were not looking good the No. 1-ranked Nadal has round of a major tournament at Roland Garros was 2007. Of the 16 men left, only he and for Rafael Nadal's latest amassed. for the first time. On the other side of the Schwartzman have yet to drop French Open foil: The 10-time He has won 12 consecutive In classic Nadal fashion, he bracket, Sunday's fourth- a set. champion at Roland Garros matches at Roland Garros; the spoke glowingly of his next op- round matchups are No. 2 Al- Zverev already has played a won the first 12 points against last loss was against Novak ponent. exander Zverev against Karen pair of five-setters. Djokovic Richard Gasquet. Djokovic in the 2015 quarterfi- "He's a player that has a Khachanov, No. 7 Dominic has been shaky at times, too. "I started badly," Gasquet nals. good potential. He's a player Thiem against No. 19 Kei Ni- The only man to beat Nadal on would say later. He has won 34 completed that has a good serve, good shikori, No. 8 David Goffin clay this season, Thiem, Well, that's one possible ex- sets in a row, too, which forehand. He hits the ball with against Marco Cecchinato, and couldn't take him on again planation. Another is much eclipsed his own previous best big topspin. He has power, so 12-time major champion until the final. simpler. To wit: He was facing of 32 and now stands second in he's a dangerous opponent," the mighty Nadal — winner of French Open history to Bjorn Nadal said. "He's playing well. all 16 matches this pair has Borg's 41 from 1979-81. He won very easy today, no?" played against each other as He is 82-2 for his career at Other men's matchups in the professionals — and on red Roland Garros, 107-2 in best-of- top half of the draw with clay, to boot. Nadal eventually five-set clay-court matches quarterfinal berths at stake lost points, of course, but anywhere. Monday: No. 3 Marin Cilic never really relented in a "It's no surprise to anyone," against No. 18 Fabio Fognini, meaningful way en route to a observed Gasquet, who is not No. 5 Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 third-round victory exactly a nobody. against No. 9 John Isner, and that was only his latest decla- Gasquet was seeded 27th in No. 6 Kevin Anderson against ration of dominance on this Paris but has been ranked as No. 11 Diego Schwartzman. surface and at this Grand high as No. 7 and made it to Isner is the last U.S. man left BOY’S TREE SERVICE PO LLC FREE ESTIMATES

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Cleveland guard J.R. Smith (5) is defended by Golden State guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first Erik Agard 6/2/18 half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California, on Thursday. ACROSS 40 Fired at the 8 LGBTQ part 35 Many a Top- 1 Pitch sign table? 9 “Barefoot 40 hit 5 Saturn, for 42 Member of a Contessa” 39 Outstanding one Hindu trinity host Garten and then 13 Super-fancy 43 Ones with 10 Dwight’s some 14 Slightly more wide spines opponent 41 Certain Saudi After Game 1 gaffe, Cavs’ Smith than a one- 46 Young partner 11 Older efts 42 Stand-up man show 48 Image quality 12 Minister to comic Gilliam 15 Most eligible word 14 __ arts 43 Company that for service 49 Long Reach 16 Symbols after developed 16 Pluralis Dusting many brand Bazooka Joe seeking a bounce-back effort majestatis System brand names 44 Yellow 17 Bee’s home 50 Rainforest 18 Remote fillers perennial BY TIM REYNOLDS guarantee that Cleveland would have scored to 19 Te __: iconic visitor 22 Christian on a 45 Chief Tui’s win the game in those final seconds if Smith Chickasaw 52 Act naturally runway daughter, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS actress 55 Chaps 23 Interlace in a Disney had done anything differently. 20 Layer of very competitor 25 Liz, to film OAKLAND, Calif. — Two days later, there is Still, he was blamed. large eggs 56 Powerful Richard, 47 One day, still no clarity on what J.R. Smith knew when "I'm glad it happened to me as opposed to 21 Grilled, in slitherer twice in “The Mexican fare 57 Red Lobster 27 Incite Martian” he grabbed that offensive rebound in the final anybody else on my team," Smith said. "To be 22 Jefferson, for has one for 29 Minor in 50 Peak in seconds of regulation of Game 1 of the NBA in that situation is tough and it's not a situa- one kids astronomy? Catania Finals. tion everybody can handle, so I'm glad it hap- 24 Slangy 58 Wolverines 31 Sent up 51 Winter Not even in Smith's own mind. “Absolutely!” rivals 33 Shakespeare coat pened to me." 26 Add 59 Meeting of title starter 53 Ending with "I can't say I was sure of anything at that Smith spent Friday in his hotel room for the 28 Pixy __: two sides 34 Like some law point," Smith said. most part, watching the Memorial ("Tiger candy summer 54 “Was __ All he and the Cleveland Cavaliers are sure played really well," Smith said), talking with 29 Modern DOWN shoes das?” navigation 1 Secrecy of now is this: They're down 1-0 to the Golden Kyle Korver and visiting with his kids over aid metaphors Previous Puzzle Solved State Warriors in the NBA Finals, with Game 2 FaceTime. 30 Some Spitzes, 2 Green flitter on Sunday night and Smith knowing that he's He knows he's a punch line. He's been there for short 3 How it’s done 32 Rhetorical 4 “The mind- going to be booed, made fun of, mocked and before. question to killer,” probably worse by the crowd at Oracle Arena. "That's pretty much who I've been my whole one who’s too in Frank Smith became one of the big Game 1 stories life," said Smith, who bonded with a therapy good to be Herbert’s for all the wrong reasons . He grabbed an of- true “Dune” dog earlier this season during a rough stretch. 36 Scandinavian 5 1950 Pulitzer fensive rebound off a missed free throw in the "I've always been the one guy who's the butt of name akin to winner for final seconds of regulation with the game tied, the jokes, or that one guy who does something Nicholas the poetry then ran toward midcourt as if he was run- crazy and everybody's got to look at or whatev- 37 “Code collection Switch” “Annie Allen” ning out the clock and thinking Cleveland had er the case may be. And then I come back and airer 6 Heart lines a one-point lead. The Cavaliers wound up los- be myself and play the next day. I don't really 38 “No more!” 7 Order to go ing in overtime. dwell on things too much. It's been like that "He probably took that loss as hard as any- my whole life. That's what it looks like it's body on the team," Cavs star LeBron James going to continue to be." said Saturday. "But one thing about J.R., he The Cavs have made clear that they're not JUMBLE has an uncanny ability to bounce back. I think quitting on Smith. people have seen that throughout our postsea- They need him. THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME son runs, where he hasn't played well or "He's going to start. And no, I haven't lost con- By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek played to his ability that he thinks he should fidence," coach Tyronn Lue said. "J.R. can have played, and then the next game he comes shake off anything, and when everybody tends on and shoots the ball extremely well." to count J.R. out, that's when he comes through. That bounce-back tendency for Smith will be So he's definitely going to start again. He's a big tested now like perhaps never before. This part of what we do. That last play is over, it's be- wasn't just a gaffe. This was a huge gaffe, in hind us and now we've got to move on." the final seconds of the fourth quarter of A bounce-back game would be more than Game 1 of the NBA Finals with the game on welcomed by Cleveland. When Smith is good, the line. And in the immediate aftermath, it the Cavs are really good. appeared Smith said to James on the court Cleveland is 10-1 this season, including play- that he thought the Cavs were leading — some- offs, when Smith scores more than 15 points. The thing he denied afterward. Cavaliers are 19-5 when he makes more than "I might have said that," Smith said. "Not half his shot attempts. They're 20-9 when he sure, but I might have." makes at least three 3-pointers. Those are some To say Smith was the reason Cleveland lost of the many reasons why Lue still has confi- Thursday night isn't right, or fair. There's no dence in him, and Smith clearly appreciates that.

NBA FROM PAGE B1 Houston on the road in Game straight NBA Finals and 1 and the narrative was, you ninth overall, shot 19 for 32 to chance to win it — later in- know, series is over. It seems go with eight assists and sisting he knew the score, to always be that way. There eight rebounds in the opener. though that remains a huge is just overreaction after a "We've got to make them mystery. The decision baffled game." work harder in general," a frustrated and stunned Draymond Green didn't su- Kerr said. "I thought our de- LeBron, who signaled at his garcoat it: Golden State got a fense was subpar the other teammate with arms pointed little lucky to win Game 1 on night." toward the basket. a night James scored 51 James said he is taking an- "The game's over. There's points and the defending tibiotics and using eye drops SUDOKU PREVIOUS SOLUTION nothing we can do about it," champions caught some big after getting poked in the eye Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said. breaks. by Green in the first half. The "We've got to move on, move The Warriors hope to be outer area of James' eye was HOW TO PLAY: forward." far better with a chance to still red Saturday. Each row, column and James has done so all post- take a 2-0 series lead before Klay Thompson expects to set of 3-by-3 boxes season with an edge, intensi- the series shifts to Northwest play though is listed as ques- must contain the ty and ability to all-out carry Ohio. tionable with what he called numbers 1 through 9 the Cavs — will them to win "Sometimes you need a lit- a sprained left ankle while without repetition. after win, if you wish. tle luck. It's good to be lucky Andre Iguodala remained Yes, with King James on sometimes," Green said. "I'll doubtful as he works back the other side in this familiar take it." from a bone bruise in his left June rivalry, Golden State Kevin Durant wants the knee suffered in Game 3 of knows much better than to Warriors to remove the luck the Western Conference fi- fall into such a trap that the factor going forward. He even nals against Houston and has Cavs might be down and out, nit-picked that offensive cost him the last five games. even if the defending champi- board that Smith secured as Cleveland's J.R. Smith slid ons have some momentum something he should have into Thompson's left leg in going into Game 2 on Sunday done. the first quarter of the series night back home at Oracle "As you try to lock in on opener Thursday night. Arena. the details as much as possi- Thompson was dealing with The Warriors learned that ble, that luck factor — good stiffness, swelling and more lasting lesson two years ago, luck, bad luck — you don't pain Saturday. when James led the Cavaliers have it creep in if you figure "It is a Finals game, and I'm back from the brink — a out the detail parts," Durant going to do everything I pos- daunting 3-1 series deficit — said. "To be good at those sibly can to play," Thompson to capture a title in Game 7 parts of the game, then you said. "It's something you defi- on the Warriors' home floor. don't let the luck creep in." nitely don't want to have in "I know it's not the exact Golden State gave up 19 of- the NBA championship." same team, but we had them fensive boards in all while Nor does James want blood down 3-1 a couple years ago. getting only four. in his eye to affect his vision They might have been deflat- The Warriors know James or alter his view of the based, and they came back and is going to score his share of ket. won, so we're expecting an- points. They just want to So, did he go off for 51 with other great effort from them," make it harder for him to get only one good eye? Warriors coach Steve Kerr good looks, something that is "No, I had some points be- THE ANSWERS TO THESE PUZZLES CAN BE FOUND ON said. "We've been through a top priority going into Sun- fore that already," a good-na- this too many times. We beat day. James, in his eighth tured James said, chuckling. TODAY’S DAILY PLANNER PAGE. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 | B5

PRO BASEBALL Scherzer’s pinch single in 14th sparks Nats over Braves

ATLANTA — Nationals straight outs for his 14th ace Max Scherzer singled save in 15 chances. Wash- as a pinch hitter in the 14th ington's bullpen has al- inning and scored the tie- lowed two earned runs in breaking run on Wilmer its last 33 innings. Difo's triple, sparking the Jesse Biddle, the fifth At- Washington Nationals to a lanta reliever, struck out 5-3 victory over the Atlanta eight of his 13 batters, in- Braves on Saturday. cluding Juan Soto with the In his third big league bases loaded to end the pinch-hit appearance, Scher- 11th. He walked two in zer singled up the middle three innings. against Miguel Socolovich Nationals starter Gio (0-1) and sped home from Gonzalez faced the mini- first base on Difo's hit to mum through four innings, right-center field. Spencer striking out five, before Kieboom added an RBI sin- Nick Markakis' leadoff single. Scherzer, a three-time gle in the fifth. Tyler Flow- Cy Young Award winner, ers singled and Johan Ca- touched off a dugout cele- margo homered for a 3-2 bration after he scored. lead, his third homer this Justin Miller (2-0) struck week and fifth this season. out five in three innings, Soto tied the score with a facing the minimum, and seventh-inning homer off Sean Doolittle got three Sam Freeman.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Clemson’s Seth Beer (28) watches his home run against Morehead State during the bottom of the fifth inning in Clemson’s 4-3, 10-inning victory in the Clemson regional on Friday.

game in its first NCAA appearance since 1972 NCAA FROM PAGE B1 against UConn (35-21-1) on Saturday. The 43-17 Chanticleers led 2-0 when its of- Seth Beer had a solo homer, his 21st, for fense took control with a 5-run fourth, a 5-run Clemson. fifth and a 4r-run seventh. Rivers drove in two The game's start was delayed nearly three runs with a double in the fourth, then lifted his hours due to bad weather. fifth homer of the season to drive in three runs. On Friday in Conway, Kieton Rivers had a Chanticleers starter Anthony Veneziano 3-run homer and a 2-run double as 2016 Col- (7-1) gave up just three hits over seven innings. lege World Series champion Coastal Carolina LIU-Brooklyn, which fell to 31-25, lone's of- came away with a 16-1 pounding of LIU-Brook- fensive highlight came in the eighth when lyn on Friday night. Brock Hallum's double drove in the program's THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Chanticleers (43-17) will face Washing- first NCAA run in 46 years. Atlanta’s Johan Camargo is congratulated in the dugout after ton (31-23) in a winner's bracket contest Satur- Coastal shortstop Seth Lancaster hit his 20th hitting a 3-run home run during the fifth inning of the Braves’ day. LIU-Brooklyn (31-25) faces an elimination homer of the season. 5-3, 14-inning loss to Washington on Saturday in Atlanta.

NCAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP MacNamee’s 3-run, walk-off homer helps MSU eliminate Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Elijah Flowers. The game was delayed about two GEORGIA 18 MacNamee hit a three-run homer to Riley Self (4-0) got the win with hours because of lightning in the area. CAMPBELL 5 left field with two outs in the ninth, three shutout innings. UNC WILIMINGTON 4 ATHENS, Ga. — Tucker Bradley hit and Mississippi State beat Florida ST. JOHN'S 11 OHIO STATE 3 a grand slam, and Georgia hit four State 3-2 on Saturday to eliminate the MOREHEAD STATE 5 home runs in beating Campbell 18-5 in No. 7 national seed from the NCAA GREENVILLE, N.C. — Kep Brown the NCAA Tournament's Athens Re- Tournament's Tallahassee Regional. CLEMSON — Left fielder Mike An- had a walkoff RBI single through the gional on Saturday. Jake Magnum and Hunter Stovall tico had a three-run homer and catch- right side in the 13th inning to help Keegan McGovern, Adam Sasser got on via walks before MacNamee hit er Wayne Mascarella had three RBIs UNC Wilmington beat Ohio State 4-3 and Cam Shepherd also homered to a 1-2 pitch from Florida State's Drew as St. John's defeated Morehead State in Saturday's elimination game at the help the top-seeded Bulldogs win a Parrish off the scoreboard. Parrish 11-5 to stay alive in the NCAA Tourna- NCAA Tournament's Greenville Re- game pushed back a day due to rain had blanked the Bulldogs for the first ment on Saturday. gional. and lightning Friday night. eight innings but came out for the The Red Storm (40-16) will need to Brown's hit scored Noah Bridges for Georgia (38-19) advanced to face ninth despite a 2½-hour rain delay win three more games to advance into the fourth-seeded Seahawks (38-22), third-seeded Troy (42-19) on Saturday after the eighth. the best-of-three super regional round. who needed a run-scoring single from night while the fourth-seeded Camels Parrish, a sophomore left-hander Morehead State ends its season at 37- Mason Berne in the bottom of the 11th (35-25) fell into an elimination game who fell to 5-1, allowed four hits, 26. before there was a lightning delay of against second-seeded Duke (40-16). struck out eight and walked two in 133 Antico's homer in the sixth inning more than 90 minutes. Bradley's grand slam keyed the sev- pitches, with 93 being strikes. put St. John's ahead 6-1. After the Ea- Brown finished with four hits for en-run fourth inning that put the Bull- Mississippi State (32-26) will face the gles cut things to 6-4 with six straight the Seahawks, while Blake Morgan dogs ahead to stay. Oklahoma-Samford loser on Sunday. hits, the Red Storm put the game away (2-1) earned the win with an inning of Tony Locey (7-2) allowed two runs in The Seminoles finish the season 43-19. with three runs in the seventh and relief work. UNC Wilmington finished four innings of relief to earn the victo- Nick Derr got Florida State's first two in the eighth. with 19 hits. ry. Wes Noble (7-7) allowed eight runs run in the third when he doubled, ad- St. John's starter Kevin Magee (7-3) Jacob Barnwell hit a home run for in 3⅓innings for Campbell. vanced to third on a wild pitch and earned the win, allowing six hits and the third-seeded Buckeyes (36-24), who Matthew Barefoot homered and scored on a throwing error by Missis- three runs in five innings. led 3-2 on Noah West's RBI single in drove in three runs for Campbell, sippi State catcher Marshall Gilbert. Third baseman Eli Boggess had the top of the 11th inning. while Christian Jones also went deep. The Seminoles added a run in the fifth three hits and two RBIs for Morehead Ohio State had just five hits for the when Rhett Aplin's single drove in J.C. State. game. From wire reports

Funeral services will be States Air Force. PEARL HOLMES OBITUARIES held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at He was a man of faith, a de- Pearl Holmes, 94,widow of St. Mark Missionary Baptist voted husband and loving fa- Luther Holmes and daughter DARNELL FRIERSON she was a member, her angel- Church, 510 Manville Wisacky ther. of the late Louis and Phylis Darnell "Smoke" Frierson, ic soprano voice could be Road in Bishopville, with the He is survived by his child- Reese Murray, was born on 50, departed this life on heard. During her youth Rev. Darren P. Dixon officiat- hood sweetheart and wife of Nov. 19, 1923, in Sumter. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at years, she attended New Zion ing. The Rev. Dixon will give 65 years, Kay Cress; his She departed this life on Carolinas Medical Center in AME Church in Bishopville the eulogy. daughter, Tina Cress of Sum- Friday, June 1, 2018, at Pal- Charlotte, North Carolina. and Allen AME Church, New- The remains will be placed ter; a sister in Apple Valley, metto Health Baptist in Co- He was born on Nov. 13, ark, New Jersey. in the church at 1:30 p.m. California; and a brother in lumbia. 1967, in Sumter, a son of Alei- When she relocated back to The funeral procession will Pennsylvania. Family will receive friends thia Ann Frierson. Bishopville, she was a mem- leave from the home at 2:10 He was preceded in death at the home, 1890 N. St. Paul The family will receive ber of New Zion AME p.m. by a daughter, Debra Cress, Church Road, Sumter. friends at the home, 375 Boots Church, St. Mark Missionary Burial will be in St. Mark two brothers and one sister. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Branch Road, Sumter, SC Baptist Church and Mt. Cal- Missionary Baptist Church A funeral service will be Main St., Sumter, is in charge 29153. vary Missionary Baptist Yard Cemetery. held at 2 p.m. today in the of arrangements. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Church, Bishopville. These services have been Bullock Funeral Home Chapel Main St., Sumter, is in charge She leaves to mourn her entrusted to the management with the Rev. Bob White offici- BRONCO FRAZIER JR. of arrangements. passing four daughters, Feli- and staff of Williams Funeral ating. Interment will follow in FLORENCE — Bronco Fra- cia A. of Columbia, Yolanda Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., the Evergreen Memorial Park zier Jr., 15, died on Saturday, MABLE M. KELLY of the home, Demetria of Sumter. Cemetery. June 2, 2018, at McLeod Region- God called Mable Mack Sumter and Rasheeda L. Kelly Online memorial messages The family will receive al Medical Center in Florence. Kelly, 65, to her eternal home of Simpsonville; two sons, may be sent to the family at friends one hour prior to the He was a son of Bronco Fra- to be a part of his angelic Terrance J. and Jonathan L. [email protected]. service from 1 to 2 p.m. at zier Sr. and Tabitha "Tammy" choir on Monday, May 28, Kelly of Bishopville; five com. Bullock Funeral Home. Starks and was born on Jan. 2018, at Palmetto Health Tu- grandchildren, Aquira S., Ala- Visit us on the Web at www. Memorials may be made to 9, 2003, in Manning. omey in Sumter. nia T. and Jon’Naja L. Kelly, williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. Shaw Heights Baptist Church, The family is receiving Born on Nov. 9, 1952, in Dakarai M. and Raina A. 2030 Peach Orchard Road, friends at the home of his moth- Bishopville, she was one of 13 Dawson; two sisters, Isabel LARRY R. CRESS Sumter, SC 29154. er, 45 Nassau Road, Greeleyville. children born to the late War- Wright of Sumter and Minnie Larry Royce Cress, age 83, You may go to www.bullock- These services have been ren and Ella Louise Bradley Mack Thomas of Newark, husband to Kay Church Cress, funeralhome.com and sign the entrusted to Samuels Funeral Mack Sr. New Jersey; one brother, died on Thursday, May 31, family’s guest book. Home LLC of Manning. She was educated in the Mingo (Dolores) Mack of 2018, at his residence. The family has chosen Bull- public schools of Lee County. Newark, New Jersey; four sis- Born in Pound, Virginia, he ock Funeral Home for the ar- JESSICA R. DUBOSE Known for her tireless work ters-in-law; and a host of niec- was the son of the late Mathi- rangements. PINEWOOD — Jessica ethic and devotion to her fam- es, nephews, other relatives us and Alpha Bolling Cress. Renee “Jessie” DuBose, 28, ily, she was employed by vari- and friends. Larry was a veteran of the died on Saturday, June 2, 2018. ous businesses in Lee County The family is receiving rela- Korean War and World War, Services will be announced and Sumter. Her labor was tives and friends at 499 Man- II — he served three years in by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens not in vain. ville-Wisacky Road in Bishop- the U.S. Army followed by Funeral Home and Crematori- Within every church where ville. 17.5 years in the United um of Sumter. B6 | SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PHOTOS BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM ABOVE: Sumter designated hitter Daniel Twitty waves home Jacob Holladay on a wild pitch during the P-15’s 5-2 victory over Orange- burg Post 4 on Friday at Riley Park. RIGHT: Sumter’s Ryan Moore gets back to first base safely on a throw from Orangeburg pitcher Hanks Avinger. BELOW: Sumter starting pitcher Chandler Hunter deals in the first inning of Sumter’s victory over Orangeburg on Friday.

AMERICAN LEGION AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL BASEBALL SCHEDULES SUMTER P-15’S Manning falls to Hartsville; Monday at Hartsville, 7 p.m. Tuesday Hartsville, 7 p.m. Wednesday at Manning, 7 p.m. Junior P-15’s move to 4-0 June 8 Hampton, 7 p.m. June 9 Beaufort, 4 p.m. P-15’S FROM PAGE B1 June 11 at Orangeburg, 7 p.m. KELLEYTOWN — The scored five runs in the top June 12 at Hampton, 7 p.m. Manning-Santee Post 68 of the seventh inning to Williamson took the mound scored on an RBI single by June 13 Camden, 7 p.m. American Legion baseball beat Manning-Santee Post June 14 at Camden, 7 p.m. in the sixth and went the rest Tray Yates, and put up an in- North/South Tournament in Salis- team lost to Hartsville 8-7 68 8-4 on Friday at Mon- of the way for Sumter, giving surance run in the fifth on an bury, N.C. in 12 innings on Friday at arch Field. up four hits and allowing two RBI-single by pinch-hitter June 16 vs. Garner, N.C., 4 p.m. Kelleytown Stadium. Wiley Coker had a 2-run June 16 vs. Rowan County, N.C., 7:30 runs on a pair of errors in Daulton Dabbs that scored p.m. Sandy Johnson took the single as the big hit in the the seventh. With a storm courtesy runner Jackson Ho- June 17 vs. Randolph County, N.C., loss for Manning. He inning. brewing, Williamson was able shour. noon pitched five innings, strik- The Junior P-15’s fin- June 18 Dalzell, 7 p.m. to strand two Post 4 runners Orangeburg threatened in June 19 Dalzell, 7 p.m. ing out eight, walking two ished with nine hits. Aaron on base, striking out Noah the seventh, as Heston Palmetto Invitational at Riley Park and allowing two hits. Carlton, Victor Brown and Bearden looking and getting Thompson led off with a tri- June 20 Kentucky, TBA Chandler Evans also Bryce Lyons each had two June 21 Ohio, TBA Skye Foster to line out to ple to centerfield and scored June 22 Chapin/Newberry, 7:30 pitched two shutout in- hits. shortstop to end the rally and on a sharply hit ball to short- p.m. nings for Post 68. Dustin Kennedy pitched the game. stop by Alex Tapia that June 23 Troy, Ala., 6:30 p.m. M-S scored three runs in 4⅔ innings in relief to get June 24 Tallahassee, Fla. 1 p.m. Jacob Holladay went 2-of 4 Moore wasn’t able to handle July 2 at Lexington, 7 p.m. the seventh to tie the game the victory. Kennedy with two RBI, Lathan Todd cleanly. Tapia moved to sec- July 3 Lexington, 7 p.m. and force extra innings. struck out 11 and allowed was 1-for-3 with a RBI. ond on a single by Daniel July 5 at Florence, 7 p.m. Taylor Lee, Jake Jordan, just one run and one hit. July 6 Florence, 7 p.m. "(Orangeburg) had some Williams and to third on a Morgan Morris, Luke Manning scored three MANNING-SANTEE POST 68 good arms out there," John- fielder’s choice before scor- Stokes, Braydon Osteen, runs in the third inning. Tuesday at Lake City, 7 p.m. son said. "They were throwing on a single by Andrew Is- Wednesday Sumter, 7 p.m. Johnson and Nathan Britton Morris, Hunter ing strikes and had a little ve- gett that made it 5-2 with June 7 Lake City, 7 p.m. Bright. Vohs and Camryn Watford locity, and we did a good job runners at the corners. Fos- June 12 Orangeburg, 7 p.m. all drove in a run in the in- June 14 at Orangeburg, 7 p.m. SUMTER 8 squaring some of those guys ter lined out to shortstop to June 15 Dalzell, 7 p.m. MANNING 4 ning. up." end the threat. June 19 at Camden, 7 p.m. Morris had two hits for Sumter broke on top in "We've got a long way to June 21 Camden, 7 p.m. MANNING — The Sum- Post 68. 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PART 1 OF 3 I love the Roth IRA; today, why I hate it

Great financial product is complicated, and it’s not enough to retire on

Pete the Planner Peter Dunn USA TODAY

This is the first of a three-part series looking at three financial products I love the most — but through a highly critical lens. During this series, I will not focus on the positives. I remember where I was when I first heard the phrase Roth IRA. I was 20 years old, and I had driven to meet with a financial adviser who was willing to talk with a young guy armed with $2,000 and a list of questions that would have left even the most patient person an- noyed. “The Roth IRA is the best financial product that exists today,” the adviser Don’t put just one of these eggs in your retirement basket. THE MOTLEY FOOL offered. I’ve shared his zeal and belief for 20 years. But I’m now at a stage where I want to strongly consider the ideas with pick one pony to ride, even when that continue to struggle to weave together which I disagree. Roth IRAs aren’t per- pony bucks them off once they’ve in- simple retirement funding strategies, let fect, and today I’m choosing to point out With one bad piece of vested $5,500 in it. Had the person cho- alone complex ones, then the Roth suf- their imperfections. sen to ride other ponies in the stable — fers from being too little of a good thing. One of the primary reasons people legislation, all the tax such as the 401(k) — they could have This last concern could be rational or choose to invest in a Roth IRA, as op- advantages of Roth IRAs kept riding and contributed more as irrational but, based on the near melt- posed to a Traditional IRA, is because their income changed over time. down of the 529 tax program just a few they believe tax rates will continue to could quickly disappear. And what if you’re on the upper end years ago, I feel like my concern is legiti- rise. They want to pay tax on their mon- of the income spectrum? Roth’s got mate. With one bad piece of legislation, ey now when it’s at a lower rate. I’ve al- nothing for you. People in this particular all the tax advantages of Roth IRAs could ways felt this to be a weak assumption. Next week predicament must access Roth through quickly disappear. The top marginal tax rate in the U.S. was the back door, via a backdoor Roth con- If some future tax reform bill ever tar- 70 percent in 1977. Today the top mar- A look at Health Savings Accounts and version. gets the tax-free nature of Roths at with- ginal bracket is 37 percent. exploring what’s to hate about such a I’m also struggling to get over how drawal, then we’re all staring at a retire- While the IRS lets me defer up to brilliant solution to health and wealth fussy the Roth IRA is. As a stand-alone ment disaster. Roths are vulnerable to $18,500 (in 2018) to my 401(k), it only conundrums. methodology for preparing for retire- myopic thinking. lets me contribute $5,500 to a Roth IRA ment, it struggles to have broad appeal. Peter Dunn is an author, speaker and (since I’m 49 or younger). From my ex- This relates to my ultimate point: Amer- radio host, and he has a free podcast: perience, I’ve seen this stifle contribu- time and energy to focus on their fi- icans are thirsting for financial simplic- “Million Dollar Plan.” Have a question tions from people who otherwise would nances. Even when financial experts in- ity more than ever and, if they take the about money for Pete the Planner? Email increase their retirement contributions struct people on how to use both em- Roth path, they will absolutely under- [email protected]. each year, if they were to primarily focus ployer-sponsored retirement savings fund their retirement. The views and opinions expressed in on the 401(k). vehicles and individual retirement ac- Is this Roth’s fault? No. Is this the gov- this column are the author’s and do not In practice, people only have so much counts, they simply don’t bother. They ernment’s fault? No. But if Americans necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.

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Tech Talk moving your phone in and out of a VR Kim Komando headset mount. Your old iPhone can become your full-time VR gadget. You will need to pick up VR goggles that are compatible with your model of A smartphone is really just a comput- iPhone. Check out the Google Card- er. It’s smaller, of course, and many board goggles as an inexpensive way things are less convenient than a regular to get started. desktop. But smartphones have power- ❚ Control your Apple TV: The Ap- ful features, and once you’ve upgraded ple TV remote is a model of minimalist to a better model, you may wonder what design, but it can be a little cumber- to do with all that valuable hardware. some. Download the Apple TV Remote Even without their cell signal, smart- app to your old iPhone. Now you can phones may still function just as well navigate the Apple TV interface, con- with a Wi-Fi connection, making them duct searches, and control your (essentially) miniature tablets. You can streaming entertainment with ease. use those apps and features you always If your remote-control ambitions had, and you can access the Internet extend beyond your Apple TV, check In March, there was a job opening for every unemployed worker. GETTY IMAGES and even use regular communications out the Pronto Smart Universal Re- like iMessage, Skype, and WhatsApp. mote Control for iOS. This device Here are nine nifty things you can do works in combination with the Peel with an old cellphone. Smart Remote app to turn your iPhone Report will show how rosy ❚ High-tech alarm and sleep track- into a universal remote control that er: Most cellphones come with a built-in can handle almost any television, ster- alarm. Even if you’re not paying for cell eo system, or another home-enter- outlook for job candidates is service on your old gadget, you can still tainment device. use it for certain apps that you’ve al- ❚ Home security: Many users are Paul Davidson the first time that’s happened in two ready downloaded. You can also down- turning old phones and tablets into a USA TODAY decades. That should give more work- load a white noise app to help you sleep. home security system. For more so- ers the confidence to switch jobs and Better yet, use the Sleep Cycle app to phisticated surveillance, you can find Job openings hit a record 6.6 mil- demand higher pay. track your sleep. specific home security apps. Presence lion in March. Was that a statistical If the Labor Department’s Job Open- ❚ Convenient eReader: Kindles and is a popular option, but you can also blip or a longer-term trend that could ings and Labor Turnover Survey Nooks were originally designed as check out Manything and Alfred. In- leave job candidates in the driver’s (JOLTS) reveals the number of vacan- eReaders, but many apps will enable stall the app, set it up, and place your seat for quite a while? This week’s re- cies stayed high in April, it could mean you to download and read an ebook phone in a strategic spot. These apps port on labor market dynamics could the labor market will remain tilted to- right on your phone. The most popular offer live video streaming and motion- help provide an answer. Also on tap ward workers and away from employers eReaders are the iBooks and Kindle detection alerts. You can keep an eye are reports on service-sector activity for a while. Labor has previously said apps, but you can find others as well. on your front door, use it as a nanny and consumer credit. employers added a tepid 159,000 jobs in ❚ Music and movies: Smartphone cam, or check in on your pets when Service-sector activity has been el- April, but the JOLTs report digs beneath storage has grown exponentially in re- you’re traveling. On a related note, evated, with solid job and income the headline figure. cent years; the latest iPhone models your old iPhone can act as a video baby gains lifting industries such as retail, Consumer credit growth slowed in have up to 256GB. That amounts to monitor through the use of the $4 restaurants and real estate. Business March to the slowest pace since Sep- thousands of songs, movies, podcasts, Cloud Baby Monitor app. concerns over U.S. trade skirmishes tember, Alexander notes. He attributes and games. This is an excellent alterna- ❚ Donate it to a good cause: Cell could cool the sector, says Nomura the pullback to softer consumer spend- tive to your regular phone, since you Phones for Soldiers accepts both economist Lewis Alexander. In April, ing early in the year and tighter lending won’t receive calls and your mp3s don’t smartphones and tablets. the Institute for Supply Manage- standards by banks. A long-term slow- have to compete with more critical data. ❚ Use it for emergencies: Even if ment’s (ISM) index of service sector down in Americans’ credit card usage ❚ Children’s camera: Your camera is you don’t have an active mobile plan activity dipped but still reflected solid could dampen consumption. But with the perfect learning tool for children. on an old phone, you can still use it to expansion. Economists estimate ISM healthy job growth, Alexander is betting ❚ VR headset: You’ve probably seen call emergency services. By law, all on Tuesday will report that the index that’s not the case. Economists expect commercials where people strap a cellphones are required to allow you to rose modestly in May. the Federal Reserve to announce phone in front of their eyes and have a call 911, even without a service plan. The 6.6 million job openings in Thursday that outstanding consumer blast playing games and experiencing Just make sure the device is always March — the most on records dating credit gains picked up moderately to new worlds through virtual reality. It charged and you’ll have it on hand back to 2000 — meant there was an $14 billion in April from $11.6 billion the can be a lot of fun, but it also requires whenever an emergency arises. opening for each unemployed worker, prior month. THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 | C3 REFLECTIONS Sumter nurse spearheaded free milk program

eflections focuses on the contributions made by Miss An- tonia Gibson for the children Rof Sumter. Her unwavering commitment to improving the standard of health of Sumter’s citizens earned her numerous awards and ac- colades. This article focuses on her efforts to improve the health habits of Sumter’s schoolchildren and the community groups she involved in imple- menting this innovative program. In- formation and photos were taken from The Sumter Item archives. Miss Antonia Bent- ley Gibson, RN, city nurse, served Sumter in her profession for 42 years. She became involved in community service upon grad- Sammy Way uating from nurses training at Sumter REFLECTIONS Hospital, now Palmet- to Health Tuomey, in 1902. Her service to the city was continuous except for a few years when she was engaged in private duty. Sponsored by the Civic League, Miss Gibson’s work was fi- nanced through the City of Sumter, which assumed her salary in 1916. The county also contributed for work she did outside the city limits. Nurse Gibson was born Sept. 22, 1875, in Charleston and moved to Sum- ter with her family at the age of 12. She graduated from the Sumter Insti- tute in 1893 before entering the Sum- ter Hospital Training School where she received her degree in 1902. With the formation of the Civic League, Sumter’s first charity organization, Miss Gibson’s long association with the needy of Sumter began. In 1917, the city took responsibility for her salary as city nurse. During World War II, Miss Gibson, who was also a Red Cross nurse, vol- unteered for overseas duty, yet decided not to leave, however, when the State Board of Health made a special request that public health nurses remain in the state. In 1944, she was presented the A. T. Heath Award for the year’s outstanding citizen at the fourth-annual dinner given to honor SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS recipients. “It was the first time a Machinery inside the Sumter Dairies Main Plant is seen in this photo. woman had won the distinction, and Mr. Heath, in presenting the hand- some silver service, stated that the committee had ‘outdone itself’ in making such a splendid selection.” Mr. Heath gave Miss Gipson a personal award, a $500 check, to be spent as she saw fit in her work among the underprivileged of the community. Two hundred persons attended the dinner with the Rotary, Pilot, Kiwanis and Lions clubs being represented. Com- mittees from those service organizations selected Miss Gibson as the year’s winner. The Civic League Milk Fund of Sumter, one of seven local agencies, provided money collected in the annual Community Chest drive to fur- nish milk to needy children in Sum- ter. Its work had been recognized as vital for many years. Contributions to the Community and War Chest drive would aid this organization, providing nourishing milk to children who otherwise would not receive this vital supplement. Many citizens felt that this was the time A.T. HEATH SR. when our city’s children needed wholesome food and drink. The body, they thought, must be nourished to offset the mental anguish caused by the horrors of war. Our Army recognized this fact and provided milk for our fighting men. In like manner, many citizens vowed to see that our home front was not neglected. “Let us not forget the underprivileged children, for they are the men and women of tomorrow.” Miss Antonia Gibson modestly spoke of her work as “just a regular ANTONIA GIBSON nursing job,” but it was more than that. Most of her clients were families of meager means and looked up to her as they would to a kindly aunt who would take an interest in “baby’s first tooth … what Sonny made in arithmetic and where Grandpa’s sorely needed pair of shoes is coming from.” Miss Gibson’s interest was a real one, her sympathy broad and genuine; years of experience had given her the wisdom to deal wisely with people. The help she rendered helped build self-respect rather than encourage dependence or the desire for coddling.” Miss Gibson was said to have assisted in more than 1,800 births, “with an uncounted number of babies being given the name Antonia.” Miss Wil- son died at the age of 74, after a long period of poor health. Her funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, and interment was conducted at Sumter Headlines in The Sumter Item announce the milk program. Cemetery. C4 | SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM YESTERYEAR Lowery receives Purple Heart; Shaw will lose 36 jets

75 YEARS AGO — 1943 rons will lose six F-16s each, Dec. 25 — Dec. 31 for a total base loss of 36 jets. • Mrs. J. D. Harrelson re- Even with the losses, taking ceived word from the War De- into account the 18 F-16s that partment that her husband, were temporarily reassigned Lt. “Jimmy” Harrelson, is to Shaw from Homestead Air missing in action in the Ital- Force Base after Hurricane ian theater of war. He is a Andrew hit the Florida base, pilot and has been overseas Shaw will be left with only 18 for some time. Mrs. Harrelson fewer F-16s than it had before is the former Miss Alice the storm. Moore of this city. She has • In the middle of Summer- made her home with her par- ton, a town too small to have a ents, Mr. and Mrs. Leland public library, a black cultur- Moore, since Lt. Harrelson al center is struggling to went overseas. He is a Colum- spring to life. The force be- bia native and was an instruc- hind creating the center is the tor at one time at Shaw Field. Scott’s Branch ’76 Founda- • The Christmas Eve Ball at tion, a 400-member, nonprofit the Cadet Club was the high- organization devoted to im- light of the holiday three-day proving the appearance and open house. Hundreds of SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO economic conditions of Sum- Shaw Field aviation cadets, 1993 — Late-model drivers Mike Carter of Hemingway, Lee Mintz of Columbia and Marion Sizemore of merton. Alice Doctor Wear- their wives and Avi-aides en- Jacksonville, Florida, get in some laps before the main event at Sumter Rebel Speedway. ing, founder and president of joyed the dance. The room of the 4-year-old group, says a the club was lovely with girls were expected to be at • Timmonsville took advan- 5,000th mobile home unit black cultural center would greenery and Christmas deco- the Teen Y Canteen, recre- tage of two Athens, Georgia, rolled off the assembly line at be used “for showcasing prod- rations. A light buffet supper ation hall of the YWCA. The errors and turned in three its plant on South Guignard ucts and creations that ex- was served during the eve- hours will be 8:30 to 11, and double plays at crucial mo- Drive. The half-million-dollar press the broad range of Afri- ning. Members of the 311th informal dancing will be en- ments to capture a 3-0 victory factory which began opera- can-American culture that Air Force orchestra furnished joyed. Several times a week, over the Georgia team and tions in April of 1964 now em- surrounds the Summerton music for the occasion. the canteen is used by senior win the American Legion ploys 218 personnel, most of community.” • Cadet Francis Gregg high students who dance, play Baseball Southeastern Re- whom are Sumterites, who • Thursday Night Thunder Horne, a member of the June ping pong and other games gional Championship at Riley turn out 185 complete mobile stretched well into Friday fourth (freshman) class at The under the supervision of Park. The errors helped Tim- homes a month, as compared morning at Sumter Rebel Citadel, has been declared eli- adult hostesses from the Busi- monsville to all three of its to two mobile homes complet- Speedway before Joey Griffin gible to wear gold stars for ac- ness Girls’ Club. Miss Edith runs, while the three double ed by only 70 employees dur- was declared the winner of ademic excellence during the Wells, Girls Reserve secretary plays, all of them started by ing the first month of opera- the 50-lap Late Model main current quarter. His average of the “Y,” is director of the pitcher Mike Anderson, sti- tion in 1964. event. Manning’s Ed Gibbons for the three months period canteen. fled the Athens team’s come- • The Henry Curtis Edens started on the pole and led ending Dec. 4 was between 90 • The war department an- back efforts. Jr. family of Dalzell has been from start to finish but was and 100 percent. Cadet Horne nounced the names of two • A total of 10,644 students named to receive one of six protested by second-place fin- is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. South Carolinians killed in reported yesterday for the Master Farmer awards for isher Griffin, who started on C. Horne of Sumter. He grad- action: Pvt. Luther P. Ged- opening day of city schools. 1968 given by Progressive the outside of the front row uated from Edmunds High dings Jr., of Alcolu, killed in According to District 17 Su- Farmer magazine in coopera- and held second throughout School last May. At The Cita- action in the Mediterranean pervisor Dr. L. C. McArthur, tion with the Clemson Exten- the race. The side panel on del, Cadet Horne is taking the area, and Burrell B. Capehart it was a normal first day of sion Service. The honors, Gibbons’ car was found to be pre-medical course and is of Boykin has been killed in school, in spite of several po- given only every six years in slightly over the maximum cadet corporal and is assigned action in Germany, relatives tential problems. A rumor of the state, will be announced length allowed, and after to the band. In addition to here have learned. a slight racial incident at Mill- in the September issue of Pro- more than two hours of dis- doing good work in his stud- 50 YEARS AGO — 1968 wood Elementary School was gressive Farmer. cussion, Griffin was awarded ies, he is taking an active part denied by Dr. McArthur and the first–place trophy and Aug. 25 – 31 25 YEARS AGO — 1993 in extracurricular activities Principal James H. Carson. $2,000 winner’s check. Be- May 28 – June 3 on the campus. • District No. 17 students Both said the opening of Mill- cause of some confusion con- • E. W. Dabbs Jr., 49, promi- other than first-graders will wood proceeded in a normal • Drivers disciplining riders cerning the interpretation of nent farmer of Salem Black attend school from 8:30 a.m. way in spite of the fact that on Sumter School District 17 the rules, Gibbons was award- River community, died today until noon the first day for the black student population buses next year may only ed second-place money. at the veterans hospital in Co- room assignments and issu- there is larger now than it have to say, “Smile, you’re on • Bishopville rallied in the lumbia. He is survived by his ance of books. School buses was last year. Dr. McArthur candid camera.” District offi- third and fourth innings to widow, the former Miss Stella will leave at noon and 3:10 said he anticipated no special cials say they are planning to win its first state baseball title Glasscock of Rock Hill; and p.m. every day. Lunches will racial problems during the purchase three cameras that in more than 50 years at the the following children, Lt. E. be served beginning Wednes- year, though he said he ex- would be rotated among the University of South Caroli- W. Dabbs III, now on duty in day, Aug. 29, for grades 2-12. pected a few students to trans- district’s buses to maintain na’s Sarge Frye Field. The Africa; Ensign W. A. Dabbs; First-graders, who will be dis- fer to private schools. discipline and better super- Dragons, who stayed out of Miss Louise Dabbs; Thomas missed at noon the second • The Christian Academy of vise students and drivers. the state high school poll all Dabbs; and Joe Dabbs. Also, day, Aug. 28, will continue this First Baptist Church of Man- “This is a move to support the season and were predicted to two brothers, James and Mc- dismissal hour through Sept. ning will begin its 1968-69 drivers, who are doing a real- finish fourth in Region IV-2A, Bride Dabbs; two sisters, Miss 6 except at Central School, school year with opening ex- ly good job,” District 17 Atten- defeated Furman 4-3 to win Sophia Dabbs and Mrs. Walter where the dismissal hour will ercises at 9 a.m. in the First dance Transportation Super- the 2A state championship. Thompson. Funeral services be 11:45 a.m. Baptist Church auditorium. visor Lamar Atkins said. The last time Bishopville won for Mr. Dabbs, who was a lieu- • The show biz motto “The Bobby Richardson of Sumter • Laidlaw Environmental a state title was in 1939. tenant in World War I, will be show must go on” was fol- has been invited to address Services is pushing for an ap- • A festive air pervaded the conducted at Salem Brick lowed at the fairgrounds by patrons and students. peal hearing on a $113,000 fine University of South Carolina Church, Dr. J. M. Waggett, his participants in the 4-H Horse • Last week a teenage girl levied against it a year ago by at Sumter’s Nettles-Schwartz pastor, officiating. Club show. Originally slated from the Midwest and her the Environmental Protection auditorium during the Musi- • Appointment of Second Lt. to run from 3 to 10 p.m., the family stopped here on their Agency. The fine stemmed cal Extravaganza — a fitting Louis M. Marks as public rela- show lasted until 1:30 Sunday vacation. The girl had been from a report about water atmosphere for the annual tions officer was announced morning because of rain that born in the 363rd Tactical monitoring and cleanup at Iris Festival event. The con- by Col. R. C. W. Blessley, com- twice held up proceedings. Hospital many years ago, and, Laidlaw’s hazardous waste in- cert ended the 1992-93 season manding officer of Shaw Fifty contestants brought 60 strange as it may seem, want- cinerator in Roebuck. for the Community Concert Field. He succeeds Lt. Harry horses to participate in the ed to come back to Shaw to “There’s been no other action. Band, the Civic Chorale and T. Moore, who left recently to show. visit the old building. She No paperwork or exchange of the Community Jazz Ensem- assume new duties in Wash- • Tonight’s championship must have been a little disap- letters,” Laidlaw spokesman ble. The three groups were ington. Lt. Marks is a gradu- game is game No. 13 in the pointed to see the old building Roger Davis said. “We would conducted by the irrepressible ate of Rutgers University. He American Legion Baseball falling beneath the hammers like to be heard on appeal, Patrick Veltre, who sliced the was associated with several Southeastern Regional Tour- and cranes of the wrecking and we have not been granted air with his hands as a lion newspapers including the nament, and it’ll be unlucky crews. But that’s progress. that appeal yet by EPA.” tamer cracks his whip. New York American and the for either Athens, Georgia, or The old buildings that had • Lee County won’t have to • A scant three days had New York Post, prior to enter- Timmonsville. Only one of served so well for so many borrow $150,000 to make it passed since perhaps the most ing the service in April 1942. these two teams will be going years are making way for the through this fiscal year after disappointing loss of his • Capt. C. Jack Girard has to Manchester, New Hamp- new building. all. Lee County Administrator young baseball career. But received the Legion of Merit shire, for the Legion’s Little • Mrs. Lola Mae Hall, assis- Barry Hickman announced at Sumter senior Bo Betchman for slipping behind enemy World Series later this week tant chief operator for South- the county council meeting wasn’t dwelling on the Game- lines and sending valuable in- as Southeastern Champion, ern Bell Telephone Company that an unexpected $132,000 cocks’ consecutive losses to formation back to the Allies, and the other will get a run- here, has retired after 37 has been added to the budget Mauldin in the 4A baseball it has been learned. Capt. Gi- ner-up trophy and go home. years’ service. At a luncheon for fiscal 1992-93, which runs state championship series. rard is with an armored re- • Spins and wrecks took a in her honor, Mrs. Hall was through June 30. The money Sumter’s shortstop was begin- connaissance battalion some- lot of the life out of the racing presented a corsage and a was needed to get through the ning another quest as the where in Italy. He has been in program at Sumter Speedway gold pin containing seven dia- month of June, but the county starting second baseman for foreign duty for a year. on Saturday night, but many monds by Bell’s district traffic received a $41,000 grant from Sumter’s American Legion • Pfc. Gilbert G. Lowery of fans thought that it was the manager L.P. Williams. Mrs. the state parks and recreation baseball P-15’s: a third- Sumter has been cited for gal- greatest program of the year. Hall joined Southern Bell at department, and $91,000 of ex- straight state championship. lantry in action “somewhere Since the regular program Hartsville in 1925, where she penditures will be postponed The P-15’s were preparing to in Italy,” it was learned. Pfc. lasted longer than was served as operator, supervi- until the next fiscal year. meet Macon, the defending Lowery has been presented planned, the first race for the sor, evening chief operator • For the first time in recent Georgia state champ, in a dou- the Purple Heart. He was seri- radio announcers was post- and chief operator. With the history, local veterans will bleheader at Riley Park as ously wounded and the rest of poned until this Saturday conversion of Hartsville to place flags on all veterans’ Betchman spoke of a high the members of his machine night. Even so, seven local dial in November of 1957, she graves in four Sumter ceme- school season that fell two gun squad killed when they disc jockeys, flagman John moved to Sumter as assistant teries during Memorial Day games short of a champion- fought a delaying action to Long and former rodeo rider chief operator. services. Traditionally, flags ship. cover the withdrawal of fel- Stoney Burke were on hand to • Genevieve Cusenier of Be- are placed on graves at Ever- • Clarendon County is low soldiers in an Italian bat- try their hands at racing. sanon, France, is finally get- green Cemetery. Veterans home to a new paper cup tle. Pfc. Lowery’s company • Marine Lance Cpl. George ting a vacation during her trip groups this year will also manufacturer, the only such was advancing on high A. Branch, 20, who lived in to the United States this sum- cover Sumter Cemetery, Hill- minority-owned business in ground when they met heavy Sumter two years, was killed mer. Genevieve has been visit- side Cemetery and Walker the United States. American enemy machine gun and mor- in action Aug. 18 in South ing in Sumter with Natalie Cemetery. Paper Products Inc. has al- tar fire. The company was Vietnam. Branch, the son of Moses, daughter of Mr. and • In addition to losing an ready started limited produc- forced to withdraw and con- Master Sgt. (Ret.) and Mrs. Mrs. Robert A. Moses, who F-16 fighter squadron, Shaw tion near Turbeville in a solidate its forces. Lowery’s Norman Branch, attended lived with Genevieve two Air Force Base will also see 10,000-suare-foot building on machine gun squad held its McLaurin Junior High School summers ago in France as a two of its other squadrons cut U.S. 378 that was occupied by ground and delayed the from 1963 to 1965 while his fa- participant in the Experiment from 24 to 18 planes each the Byrd Equipment Co. until enemy long enough for the ther was stationed at Shaw in International Living. under Air Force structure it closed three years ago. The main company to get back to Air Force Base. He has sever- • Town and Country Manu- changes. Shaw will lose the business will swing into full safety. Lowery was the only al relatives in the Sumter facturing Co. of Sumter 33rd Fighter Squadron and its operation initially employing one in the squad not killed. area. His parents now live in passed a rather formidable 24 F-16s this summer, and the three shifts of five workers • A large crowd of boys and Bosier City, Louisiana. milestone yesterday when its 17th and 19th fighter squad- each. THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 | C5

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BY DEAN FOSDICK their garden spaces orderly and their • Restricting wildlife, poultry and The Associated Press hands and tools cleaned, Brandt said. pets, whose feces carry food-borne Almost half of all food illness out- pathogens. Food safety often is cited as the breaks in the United States are • Preventing cross-contamination primary reason why people grow caused by fresh produce. That large- from dirty tools and table surfaces their own edibles, but that’s fre- ly means greens, lettuces and row- when harvesting. “Always wash quently an illusion. Food-borne ill- crop vegetables eaten raw. Children, your hands before entering the gar- nesses are almost as likely to be the elderly and pregnant women are den or harvesting; after handling caused by homegrown produce as most at risk. compost, plant debris or garbage; by fresh foods acquired elsewhere. But some simple practices can be after touching a pet or farm ani- “The odds are better there won’t used to reduce the risks of produce mal; and after using the toilet,” Ilic be any contamination from the contamination and prevent food- said. things we grow ourselves, but no borne illnesses in the garden as well • Storage. “Washed produce should fresh foods are safe,” said Jeanne as the kitchen. Consider: be dried before storage,” Ilic said. Brandt, a family and community • Soil amendments. “Composted or “Berries, broccoli and similar health specialist with Oregon State aged manure or other soil amend- should be washed only prior to serv- University Extension. “Gardening ments containing any animal compo- ing to avoid mold development. and cooking are a food safety con- nents such as manure, meat, egg “Cooking is a highly effective step tinuum. Safety must be considered shells or bones are not recommended in destroying bacteria that might be with every step in the process, from for gardens as they may not be thor- there,” Brandt said. pre-planting to placing meals on the oughly processed and thus contain Public health officials say there table.” food-borne pathogens,” said Sanja isn’t much you can do to treat food- Surveys have shown that home “You want to know what’s been on Ilic, an assistant professor and food- borne disorders, but it’s important gardeners don’t understand that that (planting) space,” Brandt said. safety specialist with Ohio State Uni- to replace lost fluids and electro- soil, compost, human and animal “Did the previous owner have a lawn versity Extension. Compost prepared lytes. Stay hydrated until the ail- manure and water are potential there that could have been exposed from grass clippings or plant trim- ment passes. sources of disease-causing bacteria to lots of chemicals? Was there any mings are good alternatives. Some over-the-counter meds may that can contaminate produce. In- runoff from roads or driveways? Was • Irrigating. City water is safest be- help stop diarrhea. stead, “they were most concerned it a place where people walked their cause it’s usually treated. “Drip ir- For more about reducing the risk of about chemical contamination,” dogs? Those questions also apply to rigation is the safest way to apply contaminating the food grown in your Brandt said. community gardens.” the irrigation water because there is garden, see this University of Califor- Food safety starts with the right Many novice gardeners haven’t em- no direct contact with the edible nia Master Gardener tip sheet: http:// vegetable-garden location. braced routines aimed at keeping portion of the produce,” Ilic said. anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8366.pdf. What’s in a name? ellow flies swarmed wooded again but is still called just outside the win- The Golf Course. dows of my truck. Hunt club roads can get YWhen I stopped the some common and unique truck, I sat for a moment or names. There is the Sandy two until they seemed to lose Road, the River Road, The interest and drifted away. Horseshoe, Lovers Lane, They are vicious biters but Elbow and Cathead, but I are slow to react and are eas- think my favorite road name ily swatted away. is Shoot Yo Leg Alley. It is a Whenever I see them, I narrow dirt lane through the think of Yellow Fly Lane. It Upper Swamp on the Edisto. It was just a narrow path that got its name when a tinhorn we cut through the big swamp. hunter decided to practice his The work was quick draw skills with a new America’s recreational boating done in the pistol. Someone told him to be summer, and careful or “you will shoot yo the yellow leg” which is exactly what industry preps for busy summer flies were bad happened. that day. We The land itself or certain named the features of the land can have trail after a name. Consider the Georgia Sales are at a 10-year high U.S. RECREATIONAL BOATING those unre- Ditch. A land speculator from BY BUSINESS WIRE BY THE NUMBERS Dan lenting flies. Georgia had the incredibly Annual U.S. sales of boats, marine products and Geddings There are deep ditch dug by hand years CHICAGO — Data released recently by services totaled $39 billion in 2017, an increase of 7 many inter- ago, to drain a Carolina Bay the National Marine Manufacturers Associ- percent from 2016. There were approximately esting names for things in the for farming. It didn’t work out. ation show that unit sales of new power- 262,000 new power boats sold in 2017, an increase outdoors. Some are obvious, There is Big Bay near the boats increased 5 percent in 2017, reaching of 5 percent from 2016. Leading the nation in sales and we understand the con- town of Pinewood and Goose 262,000, the highest levels the U.S. recre- of new powerboat, engine, trailer and accessories nection. Others may be a mys- Bay in Bamberg County ational boating industry has seen in 10 in 2017 are the following 10 states, nine of which tery to us. where I turkey hunted for years. saw double-digit growth: Mahoney Crossing was the years. What’s more, total marine expenditures Florida: $2.9 billion, up 10 percent from 2016 name of the old dirt road that The Indian Camp is a swath were at an all-time high in 2017 at $39 bil- Texas: $1.7 billion, up 12 percent from 2016 crossed the big swamp. That of land near Paxville. The lion (spending on new boats, engines, trail- Michigan: $982 million, up 12 percent from 2016 name was a mystery to me for early settlers to the region ers, accessories and services), up 7 percent years. There were no Ma- pushed the local Indians out from 2016. Boat manufacturers are expand- North Carolina: $838 million, up 16 percent from 2016 honeys living in the area. of the area, and they camped ing capacity to meet this demand — build- None buried in the local ceme- for a time in the dismal ing new plants and increasing production, Minnesota: $807 million, up 12 percent from 2016 teries that I had visited. So swampy woodlands. Hunters, supporting recent data from the Bureau of New York: $735 million, up 4 percent from 2016 why the name? farmers and some older locals Economic Analysis that U.S. manufacturing California: $718 million, up 14 percent from 2016 I found a likely answer a still call the place The Camp. gross output increased to $6.228 trillion in Wisconsin: $713 million, up 12 percent from 2016 few years ago. Occasionally I Sparkleberry Swamp is the fourth quarter of 2017. stop and walk around old named after the small trees “As the strong economy continues to South Carolina: $637 million, up 12 percent from 2016 graveyards. There is so much that are common there. Otter bolster new boat sales and boating expen- history to experience in those Flat is the main water course ditures, capital spending and manufactur- Georgia: $632 million, up 11 percent from 2016 places. One day I stopped at that runs through The er optimism are at record highs, creating Source: NMMA’s 2017 Recreational Boating Statistical the old Calvary Baptist Swamp. There are Pine Island, one of the strongest periods on record for Abstract Church on Panola Road. Snake Creek, Broadwater and the U.S. boating industry and a buyers’ There were the graves of Indigo Flats. Dead River is a paradise with more boats and more op- Tindals, Packs and Gedding- large oxbow lake that is unex- tions on the market,” said NMMA presi- boats sold and including pontoons, alumi- ses and one Mahoney. He had pected when encountered dent Thom Dammrich. “Economic factors num and fiberglass fishing boats, as well as been the pastor of the church among the narrow creeks and such as an increase in GDP, improving small fiberglass cruising boats, were up 5 many years ago — before au- cypress flats. housing market, strong consumer confi- percent in 2017. tomobiles and paved roads. In The high bluffs inland from dence and growing disposable income are Sales of new ski and wakeboard boats, my mind, I could see him in a Sparkleberry give rise to the spurring demand for new boats. The popular for watersports, were up 8 percent buggy or riding a horse on the High Hills of the Santee. The growth trajectory recreational boating is in 2017; new personal watercraft sales, often causeway across that big High Hills stretch out across continuing to see is healthy and steady as considered a gateway to boat ownership, swamp from his home to his northern Sumter County. In the industry works to bring new buyers to rose 5 percent; and jet boats, smaller fiber- church. my opinion, they are our rose. the market across all segments, from glass boats that use jet engine technology to In that same area was a big In William Shakespeare’s small aluminum fishing boats to large propel the boat, saw a sales increase of 8 tract of woodland. A timber play Romeo and Juliet, there cruising yachts.” percent. company bought the property is the phrase “a rose by any Demand is growing for nearly all power- It’s not just new boats Americans are and cut all the trees. We had other name would smell as boat segments, including small sterndrive buying; there were an estimated 988,200 pre- hunted the land for years but sweet.” To me, names are like (boats with engines that are partially in and owned boats (powerboats, personal water- had never realized how much a rose; they are the essence of out of the boat) cruisers (22 to 32 feet), a craft and sailboats) sold in 2017, the highest topography was there. With a thing or a place. Names can segment that has lagged since the reces- pre-owned boat unit sales since 2006, total- the trees gone we could see bring memories flooding back sion. Small sterndrive cruisers rebounded ing $9.3 billion in sales, an increase of two the rolling hills and deep val- into our conscious thoughts to a three-year high, up 5 percent from 2016, percent from 2016. There are nearly 12 mil- leys. Someone remarked that and put a smile on our face. accounting for 52 percent of all sterndrive lion registered/documented boats in the it looked like a golf course, They can anchor our everyday boat sales. Outboard boat sales, represent- U.S. in 2016 (2017 data will be available in and the name stuck. It is experiences. ing 85 percent of new traditional power- July 2018). C6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

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