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lawsuit against the firm which provid- Tuomey Board on a contingency vice at Tuomey instead of at other fa- Plaintiffs seek $117M; ed the board with legal advice and basis. cilities. wrote contracts which led to a massive Damages recovered in the lawsuit, In October 2005, Dr. Michael Drake- damages, if any, would federal judgment for violating the if any, will benefit the Tuomey Foun- ford filed a whistleblower action in Stark Act and the False Claims Act dation, Tuomey Healthcare System U.S. District Court for District of benefit foundation against the hospital in 2015. Board President Cindy Reese told The South Carolina challenging the legal- The complaint, which seeks to re- Sumter Item in a teleconference Tues- ity of the contracts. In 2007, the U.S. BY JIM HILLEY cover more than $117.4 million in day afternoon. government intervened, alleging Tu- [email protected] damages from Nexsen Pruet LLC, The lawsuit represents the latest omey violated the Stark and False was filed Tuesday in the South Caro- act in a legal drama that began in Claims acts. The board of directors of Tuomey lina Third Judicial Circuit Court of 2003 when the hospital hired Nexsen After a jury ruled in 2010 Tuomey Healthcare System Inc., the former Common Pleas by attorney Jim Grif- Pruet to design and implement con- violated the Stark Act but not the owners of Palmetto Health Tuomey fin of Griffin Davis LLC, Columbia. tracts which would give incentives to hospital, have filed a legal malpractice Griffin said he is representing the physicians to perform outpatient ser- SEE TUOMEY, PAGE A6 Dress Like A Cow Day

KEITH GEDAMKE / THE SUMTER ITEM Patty Welsbay, Melanie Dees, Kari Cruse and Megan Ray, employees of United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties, got dressed up to receive a free entree at Chick-fil-A on Tuesday as part of the chain’s “Dress Like A Cow Day.”

County approves 1st reading of $2.5M Obama pays tribute to Dallas bond to buy vehicles, fund renovations officers shot in racial attack DALLAS (AP) — At a me- killed Thursday while stand- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS ing lot and restructuring the county deten- morial for slain police officers, ing guard as hundreds of peo- [email protected] tion center to include more individual cells. President Obama declared ple protested the police kill- Also, council approved final reading of an Tuesday that a week of deeply ings of black men in Louisi- During its meeting on Tuesday, Sumter ordinance to amend portions of the county's troubling violence has seemed ana and Minnesota earlier in County Council approved first reading of zoning and development standards ordi- to expose "the deepest fault the week. an ordinance authorizing the issuance and nance to expand the definition of approved lines of our democracy." But "It's hard not to think some- sale of general obligation bonds not to ex- family relationships for lifetime family he insisted the nation is not as times that the center might ceed $2.5 million to purchase several county transfers of property. divided as it seems and called not hold, that things might get vehicles and fund renovations for county Before the amendment was approved, life- on Americans to find common worse," Obama said. "We must buildings. time transfers were permitted between par- ground in support of racial reject such despair." The general obligation bonds will pay for ents and children and grandparents and equity and justice. He joined politicians, police the purchase of 15 vehicles for Sumter grandchildren. Individuals of other familial Obama acknowledged that officers and families of the County Sheriff's Office, two ambulances for relationships who wished to transfer prop- Americans are unsettled by fallen in the wake of the Sumter County Emergency Medical Servic- erty between one another would have to another mass shooting and shocking slayings by a black es, eight vehicles for Sumter County Public take their requests to Sumter City and are seeking answers to the vi- man who said he wanted re- Works, equipment for Sumter Fire Depart- County Planning Commission. olence that has sparked pro- venge for the killings of ment and repairs to Sumter County Deten- The amendment will now allow lifetime tests in cities and highlighted blacks by police. tion Center. family transfers between siblings, cousins, the nation's persistent racial "The soul of our city was The bonds will also fund the resurfacing divide. of the South Sumter Resource Center park- SEE COUNTY, PAGE A6 Five Dallas officers were SEE OBAMA, PAGE A6

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter County firefighters Sumter man arrested for strong-arm robbery battle 2 house blazes in 2 days Thomas E. Carraway III, 22, of 6 Burkett Drive, was arrested Monday and charged with BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Battalion Chief Joey Duggan bulance to Palmetto Health the apartment by the time strong-arm robbery. [email protected] said the fire was already Tuomey. The firefighter was firefighters arrived, and the The warrant states that on coming through the roof released from the hospital residents were later assisted July 3 in the 5700 block of Edge- Firefighters responded to when firefighters arrived at later that evening but was by American Red Cross. hill Road, the suspect and a co- two house fires at a vacant 7:58 p.m. not released back to work, he According to the report, defendant took $412 in cash house in Wedgefield and du- Shortly after arriving, fire- said. The firefighter will most the mother of the family stat- from a victim’s pants pocket plex apartment in Sumter on fighters had the blaze under likely need a check up before ed her son started the fire with intent to deprive by means Monday and Tuesday, respec- control, according to the re- returning to work, he said. when he was playing with of force or intimidation, accord- tively. port. The call for the duplex matches. The age of the child ing to a news release from Sum- The Monday evening fire Duggan said the depart- apartment fire on Tuesday was not recorded in the re- ter County Sheriff’s Office. was at a vacant single-family ment has called in a fire in- came in at 12:17 a.m., and port. home on Glade Drive in vestigator to determine the firefighters arrived about Approximately $25,000 Sumter Cardiology to Wedgefield. According to the circumstances of the house 12:30 a.m. When units arrived worth of damage was caused close doors on July 29 incident report, the call for fire because there was no in the 300 block of Bowman to the structure and about the first fire came in at 7:44 power at the vacant structure Drive, fire was showing from $5,000 worth of contents was Sumter Cardiology has an- p.m., and 10 firefighters from when the fire started. parts of the structure, ac- destroyed during the blaze. nounced to patients it will shut Wedgefield, Cherryvale, Pine- Also, Duggan said one fire- cording to the incident re- An estimated $50,000 of the its doors effective July 29 and wood and Stadium Road sta- fighter injured his knee while port. structure was saved, and reopen at Lexington Cardiology tions responded. working to put out the flames The 11 occupants of the about $10,000 worth of con- effective Aug. 1. Sumter Fire Department and was transported by am- building had already exited tents was saved. Dr. Mitchell Jacocks sent the letter this week and advised patients that not only will he be leaving Sumter, but Dr. West Ja- cocks will also be leaving within a few months and will no longer Black River Co-op sponsors students’ visit to D.C. practice with Lexington Medi- cal Center. BY JIM HILLEY Lexington Cardiology has an [email protected] office in Columbia. The letter states patients Three local high school students par- scheduled with doctors through ticipated in the 2016 Washington Youth July 29 will not need to change Tour June 11-16, sponsored by electric appointments. For appoint- cooperatives throughout the county. ments scheduled after July 29, Patrick Muldrow of Wilson Hall, Cam- Lexington Cardiology will con- eron Tomlin of Sumter High School and tact patients to confirm the time Alyssa Weimer of St. Francis Xavier and location of the appoint- were chosen by the Black River Electric ment. Medical records will Co-op to go on the week-long tour, which transfer with patients to Lex- included a visit to Capitol Hill to meet ington Cardiology. with members of the South Carolina Patients of Dr. West Jacocks congressional delegation members Rep. will be contacted about how to Mick Mulvaney and Sens. Lindsey Gra- transfer their care to another ham and Tim Scott. In addition to the provider, the letter states. three winners, Emily DuRant of Wilson For more information, call Hall was selected as an alternate in case Lexington Cardiology at (803) one of the winners could not attend the 744-4940. tour. The three students were chosen from a number of applicants represent- Wateree preserve input ing schools in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee meeting set for Thursday and Kershaw counties, according to a news release from the Co-op.. South Carolina Department “They really seemed to enjoy Capitol of Natural Resources is hosting Hill and meeting the representatives and a public meeting to solicit input senators, being able to ask them ques- on the proposed management tions about internships and how they plan for Wateree River Heritage got involved in politics,” said Black River Preserve Wildlife Management Electric Co-op Administrative Coordina- Area in Richland County. The tor Stephanie Floyd, who was a chaper- meeting will take place from 6 one on the tour. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Cross- “We talked to them and they were roads Community Center, 2750 very nice,” Muldrow said. McCord’s Ferry Road, Eastover. Floyd said there were high school stu- The preserve is a 3,677-acre dents from 42 states involved in the tour, tract of land located 17 miles totaling about 80 people. east of Columbia on Highway Tomlin said he enjoyed meeting people 378 near the Eastover communi- from across South Carolina and other ty. The property is bordered by states. the Wateree River and is located “You get to meet a lot of people,” he on the Richland/Sumter Coun- said. ty line, with all of the land area He said he particularly enjoyed a PHOTO PROVIDED in Richland County. dance night, when the students heard Three area high school students from left Alyssa Weimer, Cameron Tomlin and Patrick The proposed management from a motivational speaker — an Olym- Muldrow visited Washington, D.C., in June with Black River Co-operative Administrative Co- plan for the Wateree River Heri- pic athlete who narrowly survived a ordinator Stephanie Floyd, right. The U.S. Capitol dome was being restored at the time. tage Preserve Wildlife Manage- shooting incident. ment Area can be found on the “He told us to never take anything for Muldrow said his experience was simi- visited Mount Vernon and took a boat DNR website, www.dnr.sc.gov. granted in life,” he said. lar to Tomlin’s. ride on the Potomac River. All comments and suggestions Muldrow also said he enjoyed the “I was in Washington in fifth-grade She said the tour is conducted annual- will be recorded at the meeting. chance to meet people from other parts but it didn’t mean as much to me.” ly, and applications for next year’s tour Comments gathered at the of the country. Muldrow said he was most impressed will be available in February 2017. Appli- meeting will be combined with “It was a great trip,” he said. “It was a by the war memorials and the Smithson- cants are interviewed by a panel and written comments received by fun experience for me.” ian Museum’s animal exhibits. asked why they should be on the tour, SCDNR and used to guide the Tomlin said he enjoyed a tour of the “The memorial help us remember she said. Floyd said she has previously revision of the management Newseum, a museum about newspapers. what people fought for,” he said. been part of the tour selection process plan. “I liked the area about the 911 attack Floyd said the group also visited sev- but had never before chaperoned. For more information, con- and other pieces of history,” he said. eral other memorials and museums, in- “We must have walked 40 miles,” she tact Regional Wildlife Coordina- He said he had been to Washington cluding the Lincoln, Jefferson, World said. tor Willie Simmons at Simmon- while in the fifth-grade, but he was able War II and Vietnam memorials and the “It was a great trip to be on,” Muldrow [email protected]. to get much more out of it this time. Holocaust Museum. The students also said.

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THE SUMTER ITEM NATION WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 | A3 Dallas police had taken steps to mend rift with minorities DALLAS (AP) — When Micah Johnson robot. No evidence has come to light to sug- opened fire on Dallas police in an act of ven- gest that the 25-year-old Johnson had a geance against white officers, he was attack- grudge specifically against the 3,400-officer ing a department whose chief has been laud- Dallas Police Department. ed across the country for taking bold steps to “Dallas PD is paying the price for problems root out bad cops and repair relations with elsewhere around our country,” said Mo- minorities. hamed Elibiary, a former Texas-based Depart- Police Chief David Brown, a black man who ment of Homeland Security adviser. pushed through the reforms despite resis- Carlyle Holder, president of the National tance from the rank-and-file, boasted at a Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, news conference Monday that crime, police had been holding up the Dallas Police Depart- shootings and excessive-force complaints ment as an example of a law enforcement against the department have all dropped dra- agency effectively addressing the problem of matically on his watch. racial disparities in police work. “This is the best department in the country, “That’s what made the killing of those offi- and I’m proud to be associated with the men cers so much harder to take,” he said. and women of the Dallas Police Department,” Brown became chief in 2010, taking over a he said. department that a generation ago had one of Johnson, a black Army veteran who served the highest rates of civilian shootings in the in Afghanistan, killed five officers in a sniper country. attack Thursday that he portrayed as payback In 2012, his efforts to heal the rift between for the fatal police shootings of black men last police and the black community took on week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and near St. greater urgency when the killing of a black THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Paul, Minnesota. The attack ended with John- man by a white officer triggered widespread Police Sgt. A.P. Martin talks with a child while performing community son blown up by a bomb delivered by a police protests. patrol in the Cielo Ranch apartments in southwest Dallas on Sunday. Sheriff: Inmate who killed 2 at courthouse was handcuffed ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) — in a nonpublic area of the the sheriff said. Kienzle retired as a sergeant a family issue, and those be- An inmate charged with vio- courthouse Monday afternoon, Gordon was charged in in the Benton Township police come very emotionally lent crimes was handcuffed giving Gordon, 44, the opportu- April with kidnapping, assault department after serving in charged sometimes.” when he wrested a gun from a nity to disarm Deputy James with a dangerous weapon and the U.S. Army. The courthouse was closed sheriff’s deputy and killed two Atterberry Jr. He provided no criminal sexual conduct, ac- In 2011, Zangaro told The Tuesday but was expected to bailiffs at a southwestern information on how that hap- cording to state police records. Herald-Palladium newspaper reopen Wednesday. 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MILAN (AP) — Two Italian commut- great tragedy.” Some rescue workers er trains collided head-on Tuesday in seemed overwhelmed by the scene and the southern region of Puglia, killing at the heat. least 20 people and injuring scores “The impact was significant, and we more, officials said. are now verifying the consequences,” At least two passengers were pulled said Giovanni De Siervo of Italy’s civil alive from the crumpled wreckage as protection service. the rescue operation ground on in the A field hospital was set up in the scorching heat. nearby fields to treat the numerous in- Giuseppe Corrado, vice president of jured, who were also being transported the province of Andria, told reporters to hospitals. at the scene that the death toll stood at “Some of the cars are completely 20 and that the local hospital needed crumpled, and the rescuers are extract- blood. Another official stressed the final ing people from the metal, many of toll would not be known until the train them injured,” Zingaro told ANSA at cars had been pulled apart; a giant the scene. crane arrived at the scene to remove Italy’s premier, Renzi, said the train the mangled debris. crash “is a moment of tears” and The two trains, each with four cars, pledged not to stop investigating until a collided head-on in an olive grove on THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cause was determined. flat terrain between the towns of An- Italian firefighters Vigili del Fuoco inspect the wreckage of two trains after their head-on The trains were operated by a private, dria and Corato on a line with just a collision in the southern region of Puglia, which killed several people on Tuesday. Bari-based rail company, Ferrotramvi- single track. The accident occurred aria, that connects the city of Bari with about 11:30 a.m. some 30 miles north- to Rome from Milan to monitor the situ- lent. Extremely violent.” Puglia towns to the north and the air- west of the Puglia regional capital, ation. His transport minister, Graziano The cars clearly slammed into one port. Ferrotramviaria’s website said its Bari. Delrio, as well as local prosecutors were another: They rested crumpled together fleet comprises 21 electric trains, most “It’s a disaster as if an airplane fell,” at the scene. like an accordion, off the tracks at with four cars each. The line serves Corato Mayor Massimo Mazzilli said on “We must begin to understand the sharp angles. News reports said rescue mostly students and commuters. his Facebook page, where he posted causes of this tragedy that has sad- workers pulled a small child alive from In a phone interview with state TV, photos of the crash. dened the whole country,” Delrio said the rubble. Ferrotramviaria director general Mas- Italian Premier Matteo Renzi pledged at the site, announcing a commission of Riccardo Zingaro, the chief of the simo Nitti said the dynamics of what a thorough investigation and returned inquiry. “The crash was certainly vio- local police in Andria, told Sky it was “a went wrong are still to be determined. ‘Far and away the best:’ Sanders finally endorses Hillary Clinton

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. ers said. He added: “And fights. These are Bernie’s (AP) — With hugs and there is no doubt in my fights. These are America’s handshakes, Bernie Sand- mind that, as we head into fights,” Clinton said. ers endorsed Hillary Clin- November, Hillary Clinton Democrats have co- ton for president on Tues- is far and away the best alesced around Clinton’s day and emphatically told candidate to do that.” candidacy since she defeat- his supporters their “politi- As Sanders delivered the ed Sanders in primaries cal revolution” must now endorsement just two last month in California turn to electing his Demo- weeks shy of the Democrat- and five other states, helped THE ASSOCIATED PRESS cratic former rival. ic National Convention in along by endorsements From left, Kirin Waqar, Lena Ginawi and Hawa Adam, members of Mus- Sanders bestowed his Philadelphia, Clinton of- from President Obama, lim Girls Making Change, are among four teens who will participate in long-awaited support before fered a huge smile, embrac- Vice President Joe Biden an international youth poetry competition this week in Washington. a boisterous New Hamp- ing him as they raised their and others. shire crowd, declaring he arms in unity. In a high-profile rally last wanted to make it “as clear The former secretary of month, Clinton was em- as possible as to why I am state said the final four braced by Massachusetts Muslim Girls Making Change endorsing Hillary Clinton.” months of the campaign Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a He congratulated her for would be “much more en- liberal stalwart popular securing enough delegates joyable” working alongside with Sanders’ followers. group spreads its messages to win the Democratic nom- Sanders and echoed her Sanders has spent the ination and vowed to do ev- campaign slogan, “We are past month seeking to influ- erything he could to help stronger together.” ence the party’s platform through performance poetry her defeat Republican can- During much of her re- for the Philadelphia con- didate Donald Trump. marks, Clinton embraced vention and promote elec- SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. ful message and stage pres- “This campaign is not re- many of Sanders’ causes, toral reforms including al- (AP) — Four girls from Ver- ence, but they are willing to ally about Hillary Clinton, vowing to oppose trade lowing independents to par- mont are using their voices discuss the issues they talk or Donald Trump or Bernie deals like the Trans-Pacific ticipate in future primaries. and powerful performance po- about in their poetry, answer Sanders or any other candi- Partnership, fight to raise He called the platform etry to get their message out questions and use that as plat- date who sought the presi- the federal minimum wage “the most progressive” in about being Muslim in Ameri- form for good and creating dency. This campaign is — adopting Sanders’ tone, history and hailed steps to ca, stereotypes and other is- change, said Sarah Gliech of about the needs of the she called it a “starvation create a $15 an hour mini- sues near to them. the Young Writers Project, American people and ad- wage” — and overhaul the mum wage, prevent Wall Five months after forming which helped raise funds for dressing the very serious campaign finance system. Street malfeasance and ad- their slam poetry group, Mus- the group’s trip to Washing- crises that we face,” Sand- “These aren’t just my dress climate change. lim Girls Making Change is ton. competing this week in the In middle school, Waqar Brave New Voices internation- said she tried to assimilate al youth poetry slam competi- wearing American clothing. tion in Washington, DC. Then at 15, she decided her “We write poems about religion was more important things that we can’t keep in- and started wearing a hijab. side of us anymore, so things Her attire eventually that we care so much about,” prompted questions and start- said Kirin Waqar, 16, of South ed conversations, “which was Burlington, whose parents are really, really amazing,” she from Pakistan. said. 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BY ERIC TUCKER she said at one point. “It tice Department on Monday AND ERICA WERNER would not be appropriate in to investigate whether Clin- The Associated Press my role to discuss the specif- ton lied under oath in earlier ic facts,” she said at another. testimony to a congressional WASHINGTON — Attor- That irritated committee committee investigating the ney General Loretta Lynch Republicans already angry Benghazi, Libya, attacks that deflected a barrage of Repub- that Clinton would not face killed four Americans while lican questions Tuesday charges for her handling of Clinton was secretary of about her decision not to classified information when state. prosecute Hillary Clinton for she relied on a private email Clinton has said she did her use of private email, say- server for government busi- not send or receive emails ing it “would not be appro- ness during her tenure as marked classified when she priate” in her role as the na- secretary of state. sent them, claims that tion’s top law enforcement After failing to get Lynch Comey contradicted last official. to answer his questions, Rep. week. GOP members of the Trent Franks of Arizona re- But Comey also said there House Judiciary Committee marked on “your prodigious was no evidence that Clinton voiced frustration, with the dissimulation skills” before or her aides intended to vio- panel’s chairman, Bob Good- withdrawing further ques- late laws governing classified latte of Virginia, telling tions. actions, and therefore no rea- Lynch her reticence was “an THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Goodlatte, the panel’s sonable prosecutor would Attorney General Loretta Lynch testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington abdication of your responsi- chairman, said Clinton’s bring a case. bility.” on Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee. Lynch spoke be- carelessness with classified In her opening statement The panel’s Democrats fore Congress amid a roiling national debate about police violence information “suggests she Lynch touched on law en- tried to change to subject to and as House Republicans seek a Justice Department perjury investi- cannot be trusted with the forcement and policing is- issues of community policing gation of Hillary Clinton. nation’s most sensitive se- sues, including last week’s and gun control in what crets if she is nevertheless sniper shooting of five police seemed a warmup for the They also grilled Lynch for a perception problem. elected president.” officers in Dallas by a sus- fall’s campaign season. what she’d talked about with But Republicans suggested The hearing played out pect who said he wanted to Lynch repeatedly referred former President Bill Clinton that Lynch, a Democratic po- amid a national debate about kill white officers. the committee to last week’s in a June 27 tarmac conver- litical appointee, only wors- police violence, and commit- That followed police kill- testimony by FBI Director sation aboard her govern- ened the perception that Hill- tee Democrats repeatedly ings of Philando Castile, who James Comey, who gave a de- ment plane. ary Clinton was getting spe- tried to turn the conversa- was fatally shot near St. tailed account of the investi- Lynch said the conversa- cial treatment and had been tion to that issue and other Paul, Minnesota, and Alton gation in a nearly five-hour tion had been entirely social wrong to announce ahead of topics as they criticized Re- Sterling, who was shot in appearance before another in nature and that she’d time that she would be ac- publicans for dwelling on the Baton Rouge, Louisiana. House panel and described never discussed Clinton’s cepting the investigative Democrats’ likely presiden- “As we gather here this the rationale for his advice email practices with either team’s guidance for the for- tial nominee and her email morning, that sense of safety that no charges be brought. Bill or Hillary Clinton. mer secretary of state and practices. has been shaken by the se- Comey is a lifelong Repub- Nor had she discussed with Democratic presidential can- “Rome is burning; there is ries of devastating events lican who served as deputy them a position in the Hill- didate. blood on the streets of many that rocked our nation last attorney general during ary Clinton administration, “I think your actions made American cities, and we are week,” Lynch said. George W. Bush’s GOP ad- she said. it worse, I really do,” said beating this email horse to Lynch, who was sworn in ministration. She reiterated that her an- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. death,” said Rep. 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False Claims Act, Tuom- sen Pruet’s assertions. ey filed an appeal, which Reese said that while led to a May 2013 jury the current Tuomey verdict the hospital had Healthcare System board violated both acts, and a consisting of herself, $237.4 million judgment Bobby Boykin and Chal against Tuomey. That Glenn was originally judgement was later af- charged only with “wind- firmed by the U.S. Fourth ing down” the system’s Circuit Court of Appeals legal and financial obliga- in a case with national tions, a ruling by the implications. South Carolina Supreme Tuomey eventually set- Court concerning the tled with the Justice De- statute of limitations in partment for $72 million. legal malpractice claims Throughout the court changed the board’s out- case, the Tuomey Healh- look. care Systems board relied “A window opened that heavily on Nexsen Pru- we have a right to file,” et’s legal advice. she said. The complaint filed She emphasized that THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday says that advice the Palmetto Health President Obama holds hands with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, right, and first lady Michelle Obama dur- was “legally wrong” and Board, Palmetto Health ing an interfaith memorial service for the fallen police officers and members of the Dallas community at that attorneys from Nex- Tuomey and the Tuomey the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Tuesday. sen Pruet made “reckless Foundation are not in- and misleading” remarks volved in the lawsuit. "We want the unity of hope, affection and in recorded meetings Reese said she thinks OBAMA FROM PAGE A1 higher purpose," he said. which were later used trying to recover the Obama has denounced the shooting as a "vi- successfully as evidence damages is “the right pierced," Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said as cious, calculated and despicable attack on law against the hospital in thing to do.” he welcomed Obama to the memorial service. enforcement" by a "demented" individual. And court. Leighton Lord, board It was organized to help combat "a common he has argued that, despite the heated public The lawsuit also faults chairman of Nexsen disease" of violence and honor those who fight outcry of the past week, the country is not as Nexsen Pruet for advising Pruet, said they are it, "our men and women in blue, our peace- divided as it may seem. the Tuomey board to ig- proud of their represen- makers in blue." Obama's choice of traveling companions nore the opinion of Kevin tation of Tuomey for Rawlings spoke steps from five empty chairs underscored the theme. Republican Sen. Ted McAnaney, and prevent- more than 20 years. and portraits of the dead officers. Cruz of Texas and House Democratic Lead- ing him from testifying in “Like other supporters A call for national unity and solidarity was er Nancy Pelosi of California joined Obama front of the Tuomey of the hospital, we were reinforced by several speakers at the interfaith on Air Force One for the flight to Dallas. Re- Board. very disappointed with service, including former President George W. publican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas spoke McAnaney, who was results of the almost de- Bush, a Dallas resident, who attended with his at the service but did not travel with the cited in the Fourth Cir- cade-long dispute with wife, Laura. president. He said the attack was deeply cuit’s opinion as “an un- the federal government,” "At times it feels like the forces pulling us personal. disputed expert in the Lord said. “We stood by apart are stronger than the forces binding us "Being a Texan doesn't describe where you're field of Stark Law,” was Tuomey through that dis- together," Bush said. "Too often we judge from, it describes who your family is," the sena- hired jointly by Tuomey pute, and we are disap- other groups by their worst examples, while tor said. and Drakeford as an inde- pointed in, and disagree judging ourselves by our best intentions. And The White House said the president worked pendent opinion on the with, the recently filed this has strained our bonds of understanding late into the night writing his speech and con- legality of the contracts. lawsuit. and common purpose." sulting scripture for inspiration. McAnaney said the con- “Since that suit is pend- tracts approved by Nex- ing, this is all we are able sen Pruet were “very to say at this time,” he risky,” contrary to Nex- said. In other news, County COUNTY FROM PAGE A1 Council approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone aunts and uncles. easier for families by reducing approximately 14 acres of MORNINGSIDE During a previous meeting, the wait time for transfer ap- land on Industrial Road Sumter Planning Department provals and eliminating a fee to owned by Florence Concrete OF SUMTER Director George McGregor apply for the transfer request. Products from general resi- said planning commission has McGregor said transfers be- dential to light industrial- FIVE STAR approved a vast majority of tween people with familial re- warehouse. 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COMMENTARY Challenges for nation’s black people

resident Obama and his first attorney general, Eric Holder, called for an honest conversation about race. Holder Peven called us “a nation of cowards” because we were unwilling to have a “national conversation” about race. The truth of the matter is there’s been more than a half-century of conversations about race. We do not need more. Instead, black people need to have frank conversations among ourselves, no matter how un- comfortable and embarrassing the topics may be. Among the nation’s most dangerous cities are Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Mem- phis, Milwaukee, Birmingham, Newark, Cleve- land and Philadelphia. These LETTERS TO THE EDITOR once-thriving cities are in steep decline. What these cities SUBSIDIES FOR FARMERS Since Obama became president, Mainline Republicans are mad have in common is that they ARE BURDENS TO TAXPAYERS we have been attacked from within because the fringe of their party have large black populations. Today I take pen in hand to ad- and from overseas because of his has nominated a terrible person Also, they have been run by dress a grievance I have with the policies or, more likely, because of — not just a terrible candidate, Democrats for nearly a half- horrid welfare system that has de- his lack of policies. It would take a but a terrible person. century, with blacks having voured this nation and state’s tax- book to describe all of the failings Now, the Republicans’ only significant political power. payer dollars for far too long. Here of the Obama administration. He hope is to tear down Clinton. And Walter Other characteristics these cit- in this great land of liberty, a hard- has weakened our presence in take the spotlight off Trump, who Williams ies share are poorly perform- working man or woman used to be world affairs, and he has worsened looks so unstable it is terrifying. ing and unsafe schools, poor- able to make a decent living and racial relations at home. Clinton is qualified. Trump is not. quality city services and de- live happily, but that is no longer As we look at San Bernardino, Compare the facts about Hill- clining populations. the case. In today’s America, that Orlando and now Dallas, it is time ary and Donald, not the fiction Each year, more than 7,000 blacks are mur- is sadly only a fantasy because of for a new leader. Barack Obama is based on partisanship. I pick dered. That’s a number greater than white and high taxes caused by the needless virtually useless at this point, yet Clinton as the next commander Hispanic murder victims combined. Blacks of funding of an overarching welfare he has a number of months to in chief. America should too. all ages are killed at six times the rate of whites state. Welfare is a failed system serve, and there is no telling what LOYD YOUNG and Hispanics combined. According to the FBI, which has only grown in the num- will happen in those months. Sumter the police kill about 400 people a year; blacks ber of recipients since its found- I think Barack Obama is not are roughly one-third of that number. In Chica- ing, based on statistics released by only a failure as president, but in RECENT EVENTS LEAD go alone, so far this year, more than 2,000 peo- our own government. my mind he is a traitor to his coun- TO FLASHBACKS ple have been shot, leaving more than 320 dead. The disgruntled taxpayer often try, if indeed it is his country. I still The events of the past week It’s a similar tale of mayhem in other predomi- grumbles about the individuals re- do not think he was actually born gave me a couple of flashbacks. nantly black cities. ceiving welfare but often over- in the United States. There are still The first one was of being a small Heather Mac Donald’s most recent book, looks the true cause of high taxes. too many unanswered questions. child living with my grandpar- “The War on Cops,” points out some devastat- The true cause of inflated tax To those who would consider ents in Carr Square Village in St. ing and sobering statistics: “Blacks were rates is none other than your own voting for Hillary Clinton: If she Louis. My sisters and I were play- charged with 62 percent of all robberies, 57 per- homegrown American farmer. becomes president, you will see ing in the yard, and people start- cent of all murders and 45 percent of all as- Yes, that’s right, farm subsidies more of the same assaults from ed running. There seemed to be a saults in the 75 largest U.S. counties in 2009, are what is breaking this nation, abroad and at home from Mus- million police and their dogs while constituting roughly 15 percent of the not the individual welfare recipi- lim fanatics and homegrown looking for one man that had sto- population in those counties. From 2005 to 2014, ent. Farm subsidies are nothing race-baiters. len something. It was like a disas- 40 percent of cop-killers were black. Given the more than welfare for the wealthy WARREN C. FORDMAN ter preparedness exercise. racially lopsided nature of gun violence, a 26 landowner. An individual welfare Manning My memory then went to a year percent rate of black victimization by the police recipient may contribute to the in- after high school graduation and is not evidence of bias.” flated tax rates, but it is a mere REPUBLICANS HAVE ENDORSED all the handsome young G.I.s who The primary victims of lawlessness are black drop in the bucket to the waterfall A TERRIBLE PERSON were being assigned to Aviano Air people. To address this problem and most others, of tax money that is showered The Republican Congressmen Base from Vietnam. They were all black people should ignore the liberal agenda. If upon the farmers each year. What are shameless. They spent $7 mil- these things that I had never been civil authorities will not do their job of creating is worse, 100,000 people receiving lion on the Benghazi hearings. exposed to as a dependent/brat. a safe environment, then black people should $400 each or 35,000 people receiv- Their leaders said it was all de- Most wore Afros; some wore take the initiative. One example comes to mind. ing $4 million each? I’d advise signed to hurt Hillary Clinton’s bracelets made from boot laces, In 1988, at the request of residents, black Mus- every hardworking taxpayer to poll numbers. Why else would and they all greeted one another lims began to patrol Mayfair Mansions, a drug- Google South Carolina farm subsi- they drag out the hearings for with a raised fist. But most impor- infested, gang-ridden, unsafe Washington, D.C., dies and observe for yourselves four years when the attack took tantly, all of them were in limbo housing project (http://tinyurl.com/zsszjgk). The the astronomical amount of place September 2012. The 9/11 waiting to be discharged for one gangs and drug lords left. The Nation of Islam money received by these hypo- report took less than three years. reason or another. The charges sentinels were not deterred by the wishes of pol- crites. Yes, I said hypocrites. These You do the math. ranged from drug abuse and in- iticians and the American Civil Liberties Union. are the same wealthy people who Republicans sound like Joseph subordination to failure to adapt. I They didn’t feel obliged to give kid glove treat- criticize the individual welfare re- McCarthy on a witch hunt. See attached myself to these brothers ment to criminals. Black residents of crime-in- cipient for being slothful and caus- The Sumter Item political cartoon and started learning about black fested neighborhoods should set up patrols, ing taxes to increase. Well, they last week. Republicans don’t care culture and history. They fed me armed if necessary, to challenge thugs, gangs, should look in the mirror because about the facts. They just want to strength, pride, respect and drug dealers and other miscreants and make they are one of the many reasons give public money to private knowledge of self. What they black neighborhoods safe and respectable. No taxes are so exorbitant. Also, schools and be sure that rich peo- knew wasn’t discovered in the one should have to live in daily fear for his life where do farmers come off feeling ple get richer while working peo- jungles of Vietnam, and there was and safety. Most Americans have no idea of — they “deserve” relief because of ple get further behind. no manual or regulation that and wouldn’t begin to tolerate — the climate of the flood? What about the carpen- It is frightening to hear good could take it from them. Eventual- fear and intimidation under which so many ters, loggers, roofers, truck drivers Christians explain away Donald ly they all were sent home. black people live. and everyone else who lost money Trump’s life which is full of lies, Forty-six years later with the Without self-initiative, there is not much that because of not being able to work bankruptcies and his unwilling- deaths of these young men, I’m can be done about the high crime rate in black during the flood? Where is the re- ness to show his tax returns, reminded of the spark I saw in neighborhoods. Black and white liberals and lief money for these people? which he promised to do since my friends’ eyes. Every once in a their allies in the ACLU, as well as many liber- Would they not be just as entitled 2012. while, a black man will stand up, tarians, will not countenance the kind of tools to relief as these pompous farm- “Trump appeared upwards of and I recognize the fire and just needed to bring about civility. For example, the ers? It is time people realize that two dozen times ... with the shock as quickly see it fade into a dull, Chicago Police Department recently entered an corporate and farm subsidies are jock, ... BuzzFeed News has lis- blank look. What has been done agreement with the ACLU to record contact just as much a burden on the hon- tened ... to those conversations” to the black man to make him act cards for all street stops. The ACLU claimed est taxpayer as the crackhead “The most popular topic of con- so? Our genes are strong, our his- that police were disproportionately targeting drawing welfare down the street. versation during these appear- tory rich, and he pretends to be minorities for questioning and searches. The CHARLES DENNIS ances, as is typical of Stern’s pro- something he is not. I’m thinking practical result will be fewer investigative stops Sumter gram, was sex.” “Trump fre- that the young men who have ad- by policemen and more crime, and it will be quently discussed women he had opted dreadlocks are the ones, black residents who suffer. IT’S TIME FOR A NEW LEADER sex with, wanted to have sex but they are too busy making tro- Black people have the capacity to run the WHO WILL KEEP US SAFE with, or wouldn’t have sex with if phies of each other, so that ain’t criminals out of their neighborhoods. Let me There is much to talk about in given the opportunity.” 2005 in- them. Sisters are doing their own put the issue another way. Suppose it were the regard to the current presidential terview ... Trump talked about thing and treat brothers like tools Ku Klux Klan riding through black neighbor- race, but I will leave that for later. how he wanted to have more kids and only pull one out when they hoods murdering 7,000 blacks year after year. What I would like to talk about is with newlywed wife Melania: “I need another baby/doll. How many black people would be willing to the current president, Barack mean, I won’t do anything to take LORRAINE MUHAMMAD wait for the Klansmen to behave themselves or Hussein Obama. care of them.” Buzzfeed Dalzell accept political promises and wait for a govern- The highest priority for the And conservative Christians en- Editor’s note: Because this letter ex- ment program? president of the United States is dorse him? Why? Republicans ceeded the 350-word length as stated national security. After the 9/11 have spent $50 million trying to get in our Editorial Page Policies which Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at attack, George W. Bush jumped charges against the Clintons. No appears regularly on this page, it George Mason University. into action, and whatever you charges. What would Trump look can be read in its entirety under may think of his policies, he kept like if $50 million of public money Opinion on The Sumter Item’s web- © 2016 CREATORS.COM us safe. was spent investigating him? site, www.theitem.com.

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LEGION BASEBALL Williamson’s 3-run HR lifts Sumter past Murrells Inlet 8-6

By Joe L. Hughes II Down a run in the seventh in- “It was the most uplifting Staking a 5-0 lead early on, it to take the lead. The Sun News (Myrtle Beach) ning, Sumter’s Rylan William- home run we’ve had this did not seem such late-inning Post 178 would hold the ad- son sent the 3-2 delivery of Sam year,” said Sumter head coach dramatics would be necessary vantage till the seventh, when MYRTLE BEACH — Morale McKinney over the left field Steve Campbell, whose team for Sumter. However, showcas- Williamson’s blast proved to low and lacking energy, the fence, just out of the reach of won its 20th game of the sea- ing its trademark resilience, be the decisive blow. Sumter P-15’s found the boost Tides left fielder Liam Bloom to son in 24 attempts. “It was the Murrells Inlet proved to be For Murrells Inlet Post 178 they needed from an unlikely give his team an 8-6 lead. only home run (Williamson) tougher to get rid of than pre- manager Thomas Sheehan, source on Tuesday in their The shot — Williamson’s has had this year. To go from viously believed. being so close — yet so far — American Legion baseball first of the season — would be being down a run to him hit- Sending 12 batters to the proved to be quite the pill to state playoffs second-round se- the difference in a wild affair, ting a home run and us being plate in the third, the Tides swallow. ries opener against Murrells allowing the P-15’s to claim a up two, that was a big momen- swiftly erased the deficit, ral- Inlet Post 178. 1-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. tum boost for our dugout.” lying for six runs in the frame See SUMTER, Page B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEC struggles One win away through Junior P-15’s run-rule Hartsville 10-0 to offseason of close in on berth in state tournament problems By DAVID BRANDT The Associated Press

HOOVER, Ala. — For the Southeastern Conference, football season can’t get here soon enough. The league that’s home to eight of the past 10 national titles has also been home to a large amount of offseason problems. There’s been an ongoing NCAA investigation at Mis- sissippi, a Title IX SANKEY lawsuit at Tennes- see and several legal issues that haven’t paint- ed the league as college football’s best citizens. Still, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey doesn’t believe the league has an image problem. “The body of work of this conference far outweighs those problems, yet we are attentive to those realities,” San- key said. “We understand when the issues arise, we need to even be more attentive, be that on campus or as a collec- tive group.” Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen was one of the coaches at SEC Media Days who faced some pointed questions on Tuesday. The Bulldogs recently allowed prized recruit Jef- fery Simmons to enroll in Keith Gedamke / The Sumter Item school and join the football Sumter’s Garrett Davis (18) avoids the tag of Hartsville catcher Owen Taylor to score a run in the Junior P-15’s 10-0 victory on Tuesday at team, even though he’s still Riley Park. Sumter leads the best-of-3 second-round series 1-0. facing misdemeanor assault charges for striking a woman BY EDDIE LITAKER on the way to a 10-0 mercy-rule win in the year. You want to win your league during a fight in March. SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM five innings. and you want to get to the state tourna- The school announced a The win pulls Sumter a step closer to ment. We’ve done one (win league) and one-game suspension for Sim- The Sumter Post 15 Junior American qualifying for the Junior Legion state now we’re working on the second one. mons in June, a decision that Legion baseball team might have left tournament, which will be held in Myr- Hopefully we’ll get there (to state) and was roundly criticized as the bases loaded in the first inning of tle Beach this year. A win today in Kel- hopefully we’ll win it, but we’ve got to being too lenient. The league its second-round state playoff series leytown would give Sumter a sweep of get there first.” already has guidelines for po- opener against Hartsville on Tuesday, the best-of-3 series and the coveted spot Hartsville did not record an out in the tential transfers who have se- but it certainly didn’t let the opportuni- in the state tournament field. second until a Josh Sykes squeeze bunt rious misconduct in their past, ty get away in the second. “We’re very excited about that,” said that plated Joey Periara with the sev- but those rules don’t apply to The Junior P-15’s loaded the bases Sumter head coach Morgan Todd, enth Sumter run. Sykes was the ninth incoming recruits. twice with no outs in the frame and whose team ran its record to 20-2. “It’s cleared them both times for eight runs something you talk about at the first of See P-15’S, Page B3 See SEC, Page B2

PRO GOLF McIlroy still among the elite despite two years of no majors By PAUL NEWBERRY still deserves to be mentioned in the The Associated Press same breath with Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth, McIlroy TROON, Scotland — Rory McIlroy pointedly reminded everyone how they still considers himself a full-fledged rank in terms of majors. member of the Fab Four. “I’ve got four major championships, No chance he’ll get kicked out of the and I’d love to add to that tally,” he group, certainly not without putting said, “just as those guys would love to up quite a fight. add to their one or two majors that As if to show he’s still as relevant as they have and just keep going.” ever among golf’s elite players, even as Message received. he approaches the two-year mark since McIlroy missed last year’s British the last of his major titles, McIlroy Open at St. Andrews after tearing a lig- pulled no punches Tuesday leading to ament in his left ankle playing soccer the British Open at Royal Troon. with his buddies, denying him a chance He called out golf for its lax drug- to defend the title he won in 2014. testing procedures and questioned the “I guess it’s the start of a new chap- relevance of his sport being part of the ter for me in the Open championship,” The Associated Press Olympics, saying he wasn’t even sure he said. “I’m determined not to miss Rory McIlroy, who is No. 4 in the World Golf Rankings, hits his tee shot off the 15th tee he’d watch it on television. during a practice round for the British Open on Tuesday at the Royal Troon Golf Club in And, if there was any doubt that he See MCILROY, Page B4 Troon, Scotland. B2 | Wednesday, July 13, 2016 sports Th e SUMTER ITEM

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Scoreboard

New York 47 41 .534 6 TV, RADIO Miami 47 41 .534 6 Philadelphia 42 48 .467 12 TODAY Atlanta 31 58 .348 22½ 8 a.m. – International Cycling: Tour de France Stage 11 from Montpellier, Central Division France (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). W L Pct GB 10 a.m. – College Football: SEC Media Chicago 53 35 .602 — Days from Hoover, Ala. (SEC NET- St. Louis 46 42 .523 7 WORK). Pittsburgh 46 43 .517 7½ 12:30 p.m. – WNBA Basketball: Los Milwaukee 38 49 .437 14½ Angeles at Chicago (NBA TV). Cincinnati 32 57 .360 21½ 1 p.m. – College Football: Media Days (ESPNU). West Division 4 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer W L Pct GB League Game from Las Vegas (NBA San Francisco 57 33 .633 — TV). Los Angeles 51 40 .560 6½ 4 p.m. – International Volleyball: FIVB Colorado 40 48 .455 16 World League Match from Krakow, San Diego 38 51 .427 18½ Poland (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Arizona 38 52 .422 19 6 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer League Game from Las Vegas (NBA F riday’s Games TV). Texas at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:05 p.m. WDXY-AM 1240). Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – American Legion Baseball: Colorado at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. State Playoffs Second-Round Series Miami at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Game One – Murrells Inlet at Sumter L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, San Francisco at San Diego, 10:40 p.m. WWHM-AM 1290). 7 p.m. – NPF Softball: Dallas at Florida USSSA Pride (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. – Minor League Baseball: Tri- WNBA standings ple-A All-Star Game from Charlotte – By The Associated Press International League vs. Pacific Coast League (MLB NETWORK). EASTERN CONFERENCE 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer W L Pct GB League First-Round Playoff Game New York 15 6 .714 — from Las Vegas (ESPN2). Atlanta 11 9 .550 3½ 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Summer Indiana 9 11 .450 5½ League Game from Las Vegas (NBA Washington 9 11 .450 5½ TV). Chicago 8 11 .421 6 8:30 p.m. – International Soccer: Copa Connecticut 5 14 .263 9 Libertadores Semifinal Second Leg Match – Athletic Nacional vs. Sao WESTERN CONFERENCE The Associated Press Paulo (FOX SPORTS 2). W L Pct GB 10 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Sum- Los Angeles 18 1 .947 — Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, waits to speak to the media at the SEC Media Days on mer League First-Round Playoff Game Minnesota 17 4 .810 2 from Las Vegas (ESPN2). Dallas 9 12 .429 10 Tuesday in Hoover, Ala. Smart is preparing for his first season in charge of the Bulldogs. 10 p.m. – Amateur Baseball: California Collegiate League All-Star Game (FOX Phoenix 8 13 .381 11 SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Seattle 7 13 .350 11½ 10 p.m. – NBA Basketball: NBA Sum- San Antonio 5 16 .238 14 mer League Game from Las Vegas (NBA TV). M onday’s Games 1:30 a.m. – PGA Golf: British Open First No games scheduled Georgia’s backfield Round from Ayrshire, Scotland Tu esday’s Games (GOLF). Minnesota 81, San Antonio 57 Wednesday’s Games MLB Standings Atlanta at New York, 11 a.m. By The Associated Press Connecticut at Indiana, 12 p.m. situation uncertain Los Angeles at Chicago, 12:30 p.m. AMERICAN League Washington at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m. By JOHN ZENOR or not,” Smart said, refer- We’re not just going to drop East Division The Associated Press W L Pct GB ring to the first game. “We’ll him. He’s still part of our Baltimore 51 36 .586 — Transactions know a lot more when we family. We’ll help support Boston 49 38 .563 2 By The Associated Press HOOVER, Ala. — Kirby get closer to the season.” him, give him the support Toronto 51 40 .560 2 New York 44 44 .500 7½ BASEBALL Smart’s backfield uncertain- Smart said Chubb won’t that he needs so that one day Tampa Bay 34 54 .386 17½ A merican League Central Division ty going into the season ex- start out in preseason camp he can get back on the field CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Sent 1B Justin tends beyond who will be going through scrimmages with us.” W L Pct GB Morneau to Birmingham (SL) for a Cleveland 52 36 .591 — rehab assignment. the starting quarterback. and full contact work and Smart brought a resume Detroit 46 43 .517 6½ Kansas City 45 43 .511 7 CLEVELAND INDIANS — Sent OF Mi- The first-year Georgia has to continue regaining that included nine years Chicago 45 43 .511 7 chael Brantley to Mahoning Valley Minnesota 32 56 .364 20 (NYP) for a rehab assignment. coach already had Nick confidence in the knee. under Alabama coach Nick LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Traded RHP Chubb working his way back Freshman Elijah Holyfield, Saban, including four na- West Division Matt Tindall to Washington for cash. W L Pct GB National League from a knee injury when son of former heavyweight tional titles in his seven sea- Texas 54 36 .600 — 1,000-yard rusher Sony Mi- boxing champion Evander sons as defensive coordina- Houston 48 41 .539 5½ SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Released Seattle 45 44 .506 8½ RHP Mike Broadway. chel broke his left forearm Holyfield, is among the po- tor. His hiring clearly gener- Oakland 38 51 .427 15½ Los Angeles 37 52 .416 16½ BASKETBALL in an all-terrain vehicle acci- tential fill-ins. ated excitement since the National Basketball Association dent on July 3. Meanwhile, Georgia’s Bulldogs’ filled up Sanford F riday’s Games MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Signed G An- “That’s a tough situation,” quarterback battle contin- Stadium for the spring Texas at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. drew Harrison and C Deyonta Davis to Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. multiyear contracts. Waived G Tony Smart said Tuesday at ues going into preseason game. As Smart put it, Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Wroten. Southeastern Conference camp among returning Kansas City at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. “93,000 hungry dawg fans Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. HOCKEY media days. “Who would starter Greyson Lambert, came out.” Chi. White Sox at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. National Hockey League have thought at this point in Brice Ramsey and freshman The expectations are clear Toronto at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. CAROLINA HURRICANES — Agreed to Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. terms with C Victor Rask on a six- time both guys would be on Jacob Eason. for the former Georgia play- year contract. the sideline rehabbing?” The Bulldogs will definite- er. Mark Richt was fired National League East Division COLLEGE Both Chubb and Michel ly start out without defen- after winning nearly three- W L Pct GB FURMAN — Named Dan Scott director are among the league’s top sive end Jonathan Ledbetter, quarters of his games over Washington 54 36 .600 — of broadcasting. runners, but it remains to be who was arrested twice dur- 15 seasons, then was quickly seen if either will be avail- ing a five-month span on al- hired by Miami. Smart em- able for the opener Sept. 3 cohol-related charges. He’ll braces a philosophy that against North Carolina. be suspended at least two sounds a lot like Saban’s Ross Bjork have been mostly Georgia has said Michel games under school policy “Process” at Alabama cover- SEC silent about the investigation was expected to be out 6-8 following a DUI arrest. Ear- ing everything from facili- From Page B1 over the past few months. weeks recovering from sur- lier charges involving a fake ties to nutrition. “The central thought must gery. Chubb was averaging ID and underage possession “That’s where I want to Mullen defended the deci- be — must be — we never have 124.5 yards per game when of alcohol were dropped. put my stamp on the Univer- sion, saying that he was a team return a championship he went down against Ten- Georgia has had eight sity of Georgia, is the differ- “thrilled that we’re having Jef- trophy, never vacate any wins, nessee last October. Michel player arrests since Smart’s ence between a team and fery as part of our family.” and never have one of our replaced him and racked up hiring in December. program,” Smart said. “A “Our university did a very, teams precluded from postsea- 1,161 yards on the season, “It’s unfortunate because team is a group of young very thorough investigation son competition because we ei- only to sustain the off-the- Ledbetter has worked really men playing together. The into everything that happened ther can’t follow the NCAA’s field injury two months be- hard this summer,” Bulldogs program is the entirety of within the situation there and rules or can’t meet the expec- fore the season. offensive lineman Brandon that, what goes into that, came up with the conclusion tations for academic success,” “I don’t know the expecta- Kublanov said. “He’s got how do we support these stu- that, you know, we felt that Sankey said. tion for Sony, if he’ll be back some issues off the field. dent-athletes off the field.” Jeffery deserved the opportu- Other issues: nity to be part of our family,” ALABAMA: The Tide’s star Mullen said. left tackle Cam Robinson and Ole Miss — which won 10 reserve defensive back Lau- games last season, including rence “Hootie” Jones were ar- Auburn coach Malzahn changing his the Sugar Bowl — has been in rested in Monroe, Louisiana, the middle of a long-running in May on drug and weapons NCAA investigation that in- charges, but the charges were approach after 2015 disappointment volves the football, women’s later dropped after a sympa- basketball and track and field thetic district attorney said he By JOHN ZENOR ly hit me pretty hard is that don’t have a whole lot of pre- programs. didn’t want to “ruin the lives” The Associated Press I’ve got to be more active conceived ideas as far as The university has already of the two football players. with the daily X’s and O’s who is going to be our start- self-imposed some penalties for Coach Nick Saban has not HOOVER, Ala. — Auburn and coaching that goes with er. We’re going to open it up football, including scholarship announced if the players will coach Gus Malzahn wants to that. like we did in 2013.” reductions and three years of face discipline. get back to what he does “And that’s what I look at He did settle one question probation. The NCAA can ac- TENNESSEE: Tennessee best, focusing on X’s and O’s as my strength. I’m looking in saying Monday that four cept or add to those penalties. recently reached a $2.48 mil- and trying to forward to getting back in players arrested in May on The case could drag on for lion settlement of a Title IX rev up his nor- the middle of things and en- misdemeanor drug charges several more months. Ole Miss lawsuit regarding its handling mally fast-paced joying the actual coaching — starting cornerback Carl- asked to delay a hearing be- of assault complaints against offense again. on the field.” ton Davis, defensive end fore the Committee on Infrac- athletes. The settlement in- He figured The Tigers’ offense fizzled Byron Cowart, wide receiver tions while it looks into draft- cluded steps on how the school change was nec- last season, when quarter- Ryan Davis and cornerback night allegations involving for- planned to improve the way it essary after the back Jeremy Johnson quick- Jeremiah Dinson — have all mer left tackle Laremy Tunsil, addresses incidents involving Tigers lost 11 ly lost his starting job after served their punishment. He who was picked in the first sexual misconduct. MALZAHN games in two coming in being widely men- said they won’t miss any round by the Miami Dolphins. GEORGIA: The Bulldogs seasons since tioned as a leading Heisman playing time. Tunsil was the story of the have had eight arrests since playing for a national cham- Trophy candidate. The re- “Those four young men draft after a bizarre 30-second Kirby Smart became the pionship. They entered sult was two league wins made a mistake, we pun- video of him smoking from a team’s coach in December. Southeastern Conference and five SEC games in ished them and they won’t gas mask-bong contraption Georgia defensive end Jona- media days Monday getting which Auburn failed to top miss any time,” Malzahn was posted on his Twitter ac- than Ledbetter was arrested scant mention as contenders 21 points. said. “That’s behind us. count just before the selections last weekend for the second a year after being a trendy It wasn’t nearly good They’re four fine young began. There was also a post time in five months on alcohol- pick both in the league and enough to remain competi- men, they made a mistake on Tunsil’s Instagram account related charges, including mis- nationally. tive in the loaded Western and I’m confident that they showing an alleged text con- demeanor DUI and underage They wound up 7-6 thanks Division. won’t make any more.” versation with a football staff possession of alcohol. He’ll largely to poor quarterback Johnson and Sean White He said playing against de- member about arranging pay- miss at least two games per play. both had iffy performances fending ACC champion ment for bills. school policy. Malzahn is still seeking a as starters last season. Ju- Clemson in the opener had Tunsil said both accounts VANDERBILT: Two former starting quarterback but he nior college transfer John “zero” impact on that deci- were hacked, but acknowl- football players — Brandon has called an audible on his Franklin III brings more of sion. edged after the draft that he Vandenburg and Cory Batey own approach. the athleticism that helped For receiver Marcus accepted money from a coach — were both convicted on rape “After you get down with Nick Marshall lead the Ti- Davis, Auburn’s primary while he was at Ole Miss. charges for a second time. The the season and you’re not as gers to the 2013 SEC title in goal is avoiding a repeat of At best, it was an embar- two players were originally successful as you’d like, you his debut. last season. rassing episode for the school convicted last year following evaluate things,” said Mal- It appears to be a dead “No one wants to go 7-6 and the league. At worst, it the 2013 incident, but the ver- zahn, who built his reputa- heat. again,” Davis said, “and could add to Ole Miss’ penalty dicts were tossed because a tion on prolific up-tempo of- “I’ve got a very open mind that’s the biggest thing com- from the NCAA. Coach Hugh juror did not reveal he was a fenses. “One thing that real- about that,” Malzahn said. “I ing into this year.” Freeze and athletic director victim of statutory rape. The SUMTER ITEM sports ns Wed e day, July 13, 2016 | B3

SPORTS ITEMS Stanton has a blast in Home Run Derby

SAN DIEGO — Giancarlo Stanton wore out Petco Park with a record display of power in the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, pep- pering every landmark from the left field corner to center field. Stanton hit 20 homers in the final round to best defending champion Todd Frazier of the Chicago White Sox. Overall, the Miami Marlins slugger hit a record 61, shat- tering the single-night mark of The Associated Press 41 by Bobby Abreu in 2005. Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton hit 20 “For sure being on the West home runs in the final round to Coast and taking the flight out win the All-Star Home Run Derby here just for this, you know. I on Monday in San Diego. figure it’s a waste if I don’t bring this bad boy home,” Spieth withdraws from Stanton said, hoisting the tro- Olympics phy. Golf waited 112 years to get The three-time All-Star is back into the Olympics. The not on the NL roster for Tues- top four players in the world day night’s game after batting are waiting a bit longer. .233 with 20 homers and 50 Jordan Spieth delivered the RBIs before the break. final blow Monday when he “I had a great time. I had a told the International Golf blast.” Federation he would not be Literally. His longest shot going to Rio next month, leav- was estimated at 497 feet. He ing the sport without its four hit the eight longest homers of highest-ranked players. Keith Gedamke / The Sumter Item the competition and 20 of the IGF President Peter Dawson Sumter’s Dalton Browder (15) prepares to throw the ball to first base as Hartsville’s Bailey Marshall 21 deepest drives. said Spieth cited his concern comes in high in the Junior P-15’s 10-0 playoff win on Tuesday at Riley Park. Frazier, who’s not on the AL over “health issues” for with- All-Star team, hit 13 in the drawing. out,” Coach Todd said of turn in the fourth came as final round. He won last year All have indicated support p -15’s Hunter’s sac fly, “and that’s the Sumter pitcher snagged while with the Cincinnati for 2020 in Tokyo. Jason Day, From Page B1 what we’ve been preaching a sac bunt attempt that was Reds. He was traded to the Dustin Johnson and Rory Mc- since we left Darlington. I lifted in the air by Braden White Sox in December. Ilroy previously withdrew, all of 11 Sumter batters in an think we left nine on in scor- Robinson and threw to first Stanton hit 24 homers in the citing the Zika virus. inning that included five hits ing position with one out or to catch Kyle Hawkins stray- first round to eliminate Seat- and one Post 53 error. The less that night. We worked ing on his way to second. tle’s Robinson Cano (seven) M atthews wins stage as Junior P-15’s got singles on it and they executed to- The combination of timely and 17 in the semifinals to Froome retains Tour lead from Andrew Twitty, Lathan night. Trent Frye had a huge hitting and stellar defense knock out Baltimore’s Mark REVEL, France — Michael Todd, Chandler Hunter and hit in the second, the double, was key to Lathan Todd’s Trumbo (14). Matthews profited from the Tucker Chapman and a so that helps, too.” success on the mound. Frazier hit 13 in the first work of his teammates to win 2-run double from Trent The final Sumter run “It (the 8-run second) round to beat Carlos Gonzalez the 10th stage of the Tour de Frye. Hunter’s single also came in the fourth after boosted my confidence a lot (12) of Colorado, and 16 in the France in a sprint finish after plated two runs while Periara smacked a double and just made me go out semifinals to eliminate Adam a long breakaway on Tuesday. Chapman’s single plated that sent leftfielder Dariyan there and pound the (strike) Duvall (15) of Cincinnati. The Australian rider edged one. The other two runs Pendergrass backpedaling zone even more,” the Sumter world champion Peter Sagan scored with Trey Yates toward the wall. Sykes fol- pitcher said. “I left a lot of Paterno ignored boy’s and Edvald Boasson Hagen. reaching on an error and lowed with a 1-out single to balls up early in the game, Sandusky complaint in ‘76 Finishing 9 minutes, 39 sec- Twitty grounding out to sec- right that drove Periara in to but my defense made a lot of HARRISBURG, Pa. — Penn onds behind in the main pelo- ond in his second at-bat of account for the final 10-0 good plays when I needed State coach Joe Paterno was ton, Chris Froome kept the the inning. margin. them and that helped me out told by a teen boy in 1976 that yellow jersey. The two-time “We played down in Dar- Lathan Tood hurled a a lot.” assistant coach Jerry San- Tour champion has a 16-sec- lington last week and one of 5-hitter while striking out While Coach Todd said dusky had molested him in the ond overall lead over Adam the things we took away three and walking three. this was not the younger shower but responded that he Yates, with Dan Martin in from that (was) we left too The Sumter pitcher worked Todd’s strongest effort on didn’t want to hear about it third place, 19 seconds behind. many runners on,” Coach around a bases-loaded situa- the mound this season, he and had “a football season to Todd said. “Every practice tion of his own in the top of was still pleased with the worry about,” according to LMA Golf Invitational since then we’ve been doing the second that could have final result. court documents unsealed Saturday situational hitting. Get a been worse had Todd not “He was not typical La- Tuesday. The LMA Golf Invitational runner on, get him in scor- picked off Trey Caudle for than, but he did what he The man identified as John will be held on Saturday at ing position and move him the second out. Caudle had needed to do,” Coach Todd Doe 150 said in 2014 that other Shannon Greens Golf Course (over) at the very least or reached on an infield error said. “We got some double boys in a shower heard him in Manning. All proceeds from score him, be a productive ahead of a Kyle Hawkins play balls and made some yell that Sandusky had just the tournament will benefit out, and they did a good job single and walks to Harts- good plays behind him. He touched him sexually. The the Laurence Manning Acade- of that tonight. Then we ville starting pitcher Garrett struggled a little bit with man said he told several adults my baseball program for facili- piled on a few runs playing Ganney and Owen Taylor. command, which doesn’t about it, then sought out Pa- ties upgrades, equipment and small ball, and everything The inning ended with Post usually happen, but it’s been terno. new uniforms. worked out pretty good.” 53 leadoff batter Mason Gur- a long season and he and “Is it accurate that Coach The tournament format is a Lathan Todd drew a walk ney flying out to Hunter in Chandler have been my Paterno quickly said to you, I 4-man Captain’s Choice at a to open the Sumter half of rightfield. workhorses. They both are don’t want to hear about any cost of $50 per player. Mulli- the third, with courtesy run- Sumter’s defense recorded usually good for about six or of that kind of stuff, I have a gans will be available for $5 ner Garrett Davis coming on a double play in the third, seven innings most every football season to worry apiece with a limit of two per to steal second and third be- fourth and fifth innings, time they go out. Luckily we about?” a lawyer for Penn player. fore coming home on a with a 4-6-3 in the third, a 1-3 (closed it out) in the fifth be- State’s insurance carrier The combined team handi- Hunter sacrifice fly to center in the fourth and a 5-3 in the cause he wasn’t going to asked the man. “Specifically, cap must be 30-plus and only to make it 9-0. fifth to close out the game. make it to the seventh to- yes,” the man replied. one player can have a handi- “That was a productive Lathan Todd’s double-play night.” Dozens of documents and ex- cap of 7 or less. The top two cerpts were released Tuesday teams will receive a cash prize. by a judge who is presiding Door prizes will be awarded over litigation by Penn State and a chicken bog lunch will just proves you have to do memory,” Sheehan said. against Pennsylvania Manufac- be served. Hole sponors are SUMTER the little things.” “We’re playing a good team, turers’ Association Insurance also needed. From Page B1 The Tides now will travel and (Wednesday’s) game is Co. over payment of claims for For more information, call to Sumter Wednesday night, an important one. We’ll have abuse by Sandusky, who is now Layne Osteen at (803) 468-6073. “In a game like this, you hoping to knot the series at to bring our best.” serving decades in state prison have to make every play, one apiece in a game being Brandon Spittle hit a for child molestation. From staff and wire reports every play ... especially resumed followed a rainout 3-run homer for the P-15’s. against a team like this,” he on Monday. At the time it Jordan Holladay went 3-for-5 said. “Dropped a ball on a was suspended in the bottom with a double. Tradd James pickoff play right before (the of the second inning, Mur- came on in relief and retired Youth sports home run) that would have rells Inlet Post 178 was up 2-0. 17 of the 18 batters he faced got us out of the inning. It “We’ll have to have a short to get the victory. Sumter X-Play Angels beat American Legion Playoffs Second-Round Series FLORENCE VS. HORRY Thursday Best-of-5 Monday Rock Hill at Spartanburg (if nec- Georgetown 7-4 in softball LOWER STATE Horry at Florence, ppd., rain essary) SUMTER VS. MURRELLS INLET Tuesday Friday FLORENCE — The Sumter American 7-8 year-old coaches Monday Horry at Florence Spartanburg at Rock Hill (if nec- Murrells Inlet 2, Sumter 0, sus- Today essary) X-Play Angels all-star softball pitch team was eliminated pended, rain, second inning Florence at Horry team stayed alive in the state from the state tournament Tuesday Thursday GAFFNEY VS. GREENVILLE Sumter at Murrells inlet Horry at Florence Tuesday tournament with a 7-4 victory with a 10-1 loss to Hartsville Today Friday Greenville at Gaffney over Georgetown on Tuesday National on Sunday at Savan- Murrells Inlet at Sumter, comple- Florence at Horry (if necessary) Today at Freedom Florence Sports nah Grove Park. tion of suspended game Saturday Gaffney at Greenville Thursday Horry at Florence (if necessary) Thursday Complex. Matthew McKinnon had a Sumter at Murrells Inlet Greenville at Gaffney Samantha Kirkhart pitched hit and scored a run for Sum- Friday UPPER STATE Friday Murrells Inlet at Sumter (if neces- GREENWOOD VS. YORK Gaffney at Greenville (if neces- a complete game 4-hitter in a ter American while Ben sary) Monday sary) Greenwood 7, York 4, Greenwood game that started on Monday McLaurin had a hit and an Saturday Saturday Murrells Inlet at Sumter (if neces- leads series 1-0 Greenville at Gaffney (if neces- but was suspended until Tues- RBI. sary) Tuesday Greenwood at York sary) day due to rain. Kirkhart also Also on Sunday, Sumter CHAPIN-NEWBERRY Today had two hits. American defeated Greer VS. CAMDEN York at Greenwood LANCASTER VS. INMAN Monday Thursday Monday Hailey Truett had a double 9-5. Justin Pendergrass, Chapin-Newberry 12, Camden 3, Greenwood at York (if necessary) Lancaster 4, Inman 4, suspended, and a run batted in. Marion Davis and Gavin Chapin leads series 1-0 Friday rain, 10th inning Tuesday York at Greenwood (if necessary) Tuesday Sumter will play either Flor- Rivers each had two hits. Chapin-Newberry at Camden Inman at Lancaster ence or Aynor today at 10 a.m. Rivers also had three RBI, Today ROCK HILL VS. SPARTANBURG Today Camden at Chapin-Newberry Monday Lancaster at Inman, completion while Burns Bateman had a Thursday Rock Hill 7, Spartanburg 3, Rock of suspended game BASEBALL double and two RBI and Chapin-Newberry at Camden (if Hill leads series 1-0 Lancaster at Inman Bodie Bowden had a hit and necessary) Tuesday Thursday Hartsville National 10 Friday Rock Hill at Spartanburg Inman at Lancaster (if necessary) an RBI. Camden at Chapin-Newberry (if Today Friday Sumter American 1 necessary) Spartanburg at Rock Hill Lancaster at Inman (if necessary) Sumter American went 1-2 FLORENCE — The Sumter in the tournament. B4 | Wednesday, July 13, 2016 The SUMTER ITEM B4 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 SPORTSsports THE SUMTER ITEM pro golf golf still in front of him. MCILROY McIlroy has other things From Page B1 on his mind as well. He called on golf’s major any more, for the foresee- governing bodies to step up able future anyway.” their anti-doping efforts, He’s even more eager to which he said are limited to add another major title to a handful of urine tests his trophy case. each year. Two years ago, McIlroy “I could use HGH and get followed up his victory at away with it, so I think Royal Liverpool by winning blood testing is something again in the PGA Champi- that needs to happen in golf onship. He was the most just to make sure that it is a dominant golfer in the clean sport going forward,” game, the guy everyone else he said. “If golf is in the was chasing as Tiger Woods Olympics and golf wants to faded from view. But golf is be seen as a mainstream a fickle game, and players sport as such, it has to get such as Woods, who remain in line with the other on top for years at a time, sports that test more rigor- don’t come along very often. ously. In 2015, Spieth surged to Ahh, the Olympics. the pinnacle by winning the So far, it’s been the pre- Masters and the U.S. Open, dominant story line in the and just missing out on a buildup to the golf’s oldest playoff at St. Andrews. Be- major championship, with fore the year was out, Day Spieth announcing Monday File/The Associated Press had claimed his first major he would follow the lead of Masters champion Danny Willett looks to recover his form heading into the British Open on Thursday. title at the PGA Champion- McIlroy, Day and Johnson ship, holding off Spieth. by not playing in Rio next Then, at this year’s U.S. month when the sport re- Open, it was Johnson’s joins the Summer Games Willett enjoying major perks turn to shine. After some for the first time since 1904. excruciating near-misses in All of them cited con- By STEVE DOUGLAS at Wentworth. He has missed out of the golf bubble from the biggest events, he final- cerns over the Zika virus as The Associated Press the cut in his last two tourna- time to time, as he did Monday ly claimed his first major the primary reason for ments, the BMW International when he attended a promo- with a dazzling display at staying away. But, while TROON, Scotland — Perks Open in Germany and the tional event that involved tak- Oakmont. Spieth said Tuesday it was come with being a major win- French Open. ing penalties and hitting balls “The game is in a great “probably the hardest deci- ner, as Danny Willett is discov- Two days before the British from the stands at Ibrox — the state,” said defending Brit- sion I’ve ever had to make ering. Open, Willett said he has had a home of Scottish soccer club ish Open champion Zach in my life,” McIlroy was Take last week, for example. “brutally honest conversation” Rangers. Johnson, one of only two much more cavalier about The Masters champion started with himself as he looks to re- Willett particularly enjoys players outside the Fab skipping the Olympics. it in the Royal Box at Wimble- discover his form. mixing with other sports stars, Four to win at the past “I don’t think it was as don watching Andy Murray “You got to go back to basics finding out what makes them eight major championships. difficult a decision for me and Roger Federer play, and and realize what got you there tick and how they handle com- “Great, young talents car- as it was for him,” McIlroy ended it as a special guest at in the first place,” Willett said. peting at the top of their pro- rying it and pushing it. I said. “I don’t feel like I’ve the British Grand Prix at Sil- “Are you working out enough? fession. don’t know if there’s a ceil- let the game down at all. I verstone. On Monday of Brit- Have you been putting enough “Being in that environment, ing, but if there is, it seems didn’t get into golf to try ish Open week, Willett was time in? Have you been dedi- I think it puts a different spin like it’s being nudged a lit- and grow the game. I got shooting penalty kicks at a cating yourself properly? on our sport and what we do tle bit higher month after into golf to win champion- soccer stadium near Royal We’ve had a couple moments and how hard we work,” Wil- month, year after year.” ships and win major cham- Troon. in the last month or so where lett said. “We get caught up in Even though McIlroy pionships.” Now it’s time for Willett to we’re trying to get back on our own little bubbles at time. hasn’t been a serious con- That was clearly a shot at focus on his day job. track now, getting back up and As golfers we travel the world tender at the majors since golf’s Olympic boosters, Since his win at Augusta Na- working as hard and for lon- and play week to week, travel- his victory at Valhalla, Mc- who have said it’s the best tional in April, Willett has ger hours than what we have ing together, and very rarely Ilroy sees no reason for way to spread the sport to played five events and had one done in previous months, pre- do you get to see other people concern. He’s still only 27, nontraditional areas, with top-10 finish — a third place at vious years.” around in their working envi- an enormous talent who South America being at the the BMW PGA Championship Not that he regrets getting ronment.” surely has some of his best forefront this year.

penter by trade. In addition, line Jennings; and numerous turning to Sumter, Richard The funeral service will be OBITUARIES he enjoyed working in his cousins. became a member of Mount held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at yard, watching westerns, and She was preceded in death Zion Missionary Baptist Grace Baptist Church, 219 W. DONNIE O'NEIL FULTON especially spending time with by her siblings, Margaret Eliz- Church. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150. DILLON — Donnie O'Neil his grandchildren. Mr. Cribb abeth Holladay, Charles Har- His memory will be forever A graveside service will fol- Fulton, 31, died on Saturday, will be remembered as a lov- vey Holladay and William Sid- cherished by his son, Keith low at Sumter Cemetery, 700 July 9, 2016, after a motorcycle ing son, father, grandfather, ney Holladay. (Shawn) Holland; his daugh- W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC accident. brother and friend. The family would like to ex- ter, Tabitha (Abdullah) Hol- 29151. He was born on Oct. 15, Surviving are his mother, tend special thanks to the land-Williams; six grandchil- Honorary pallbearers are 1984, in Manning, a son of Annie Mae Pugh of Sumter; staff at Morningside and Tu- dren; three sisters; and a host Jay Christmas, Marvin Haley, David and Diane Fulton three sons, Matthew Steven omey Hospice. of other relatives and friends. Ingram Haley, Jerry Jackson, Brown. Cribb, Dustin Allen Cribb and Graveside services will be Viewing will be held from 2 Buddy Nalley and Mitch Col- The family is receiving Robert Patrick Cribb, all of held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at to 7 p.m. today at the funeral lins. friends at the home of his par- Sumter; one daughter, April Paxville Cemetery with Chap- home. Pallbearers will be neph- ents, 2505 Yarborough Road, Renee VanBarriger of lain B.J. Drayton officiating. Funeral services will be ews, Daniel Cantlon, Seth Olanta. Charleston; two brothers, Dr. The family will receive held at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Paxton, Josh McCall, John These services have been Bernice Edward Cribb Jr. of friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today Mount Zion Missionary Bap- Pearson, Roy Bowman and entrusted to Samuels Funeral Cary, North Carolina, and at Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- tist Church with the Rev. Dr. Justin Leckie. Home LLC of Manning. Robert Laverne Cribb of Sum- neral Home. James Blassingame, pastor. In lieu of flowers, the family ter; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Memorials may be made to Interment will follow at requests memorials be made THOMAS J. WASHINGTON Denney of Mount Pleasant Tuomey Hospice, 500 Pine- Haynesworth Cemetery. to American Diabetes Associ- Thomas James Washington, and Eloise Reynolds of Sum- wood Road, Number 2, Sum- The family is receiving visi- ation at www.diabetes.org or 62, husband of Jeronia Pring- ter; and nine grandchildren, ter, SC 29154 or to Trinity tors at 853 Club Lane, Sumter. to Alice Drive Baptist Church, le Washington, departed this Christopher, Cole, Elisa, Billie United Methodist Church, 226 Online memorials can be 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sum- life on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, Faye, Jacob, Nick, Zack, Mi- W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC sent to [email protected]. ter, SC 29150. at Palmetto Health Tuomey. chael and Sean. 29150. Community Funeral Home Elmore-Cannon-Stephens He was born on April 7, A funeral service will be Online condolences may be of Sumter is in charge of Funeral Home and Crematori- 1954, in Sumter, a son of Lula held at 11 a.m. on Friday at sent to www.sumterfunerals. these arrangements. um of Sumter is in charge of Conyer Washington and the the Bullock Funeral Home com the arrangements. late Junior Albert Washing- Chapel with Dr. Robert Cribb Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- ROBERT S. BATEMAN ton. officiating. Interment will be neral Home & Crematory, 221 Robert Stanley Bateman, 73, BRIAN K. PARKER The family will be receiving held at 1 p.m. at the Fort Jack- Broad St., Sumter, is in charge beloved husband of 49½ years Brian Keith Parker, 38, hus- friends at 516 N. Magnolia St., son National Cemetery, Co- of the arrangements, (803) to Gloria Enter Bateman, de- band of Jessica Leann Parker, Sumter, SC 29150. lumbia. 775-9386. parted this earth for his heav- died on Sunday, July 10, 2016, Funeral plans are incom- The family will receive enly home on July 11, 2016. at his home in Seneca. plete and will be announced friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Born on July 23, 1942, in Born in Sumter, he was a later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. Thursday at Bullock Funeral Sumter, he was a son of the son of Horace Parker and of Sumter. Home and other times at the late Robert Lee and Lizzie Cathy Freeman. Mr. Parker residence. Nunnery Bateman. Robert was a graduate of Sumter HELEN R. GOODMAN You may go to www.bullock- was a graduate of Edmunds High School and he was em- Helen Ragin Goodman, 80, funeralhome.com and sign the High School and the Universi- ployed as a superintendent wife of Robert Lee Goodman family’s guest book. ty of South Carolina. He with Flatiron Construction Sr., departed this life on Mon- The family has chosen Bull- DANIEL ELMORE worked with Sumter County Corp. day, July 11, 2016, at Palmetto ock Funeral Home of Sumter School District 2 and retired Surviving in addition to his Health Tuomey. for the arrangements. Daniel Elmore, son of Leroy from Cutler-Hammer (Eaton). parents are his wife of Sene- She was born on Jan. 10, Burgess and Dorothy Mae El- He was a member of Alice ca; two sons, Mason and Jack- 1936, in Sumter, a daughter of more, died on Sunday, July 10, Drive Baptist Church. Robert son Parker of Seneca; two the late Charlie and Kelsie 2016, at his residence, 227 was a devoted son, husband, brothers, James Kennedy Washington Ragin. Woody Road, Kingstree. father, grandfather and a good "Kenny" Fender (Ferris) and The family will be receiving The family will receive friend to countless others. Joe Henderson (Lisa), both of friends at 34 Dollard Drive, friends at the home of his Survivors include his son, Sumter; and an uncle, Chris Sumter, SC 29150. mother, 1236 Moore St., Lake Bryan (Tara) Bateman of Freeman (Sidney) of Man- Funeral plans are incom- A. CAROLINE HOLLIDAY City. Irmo; and four grandchildren, ning. plete and will be announced Funeral arrangements are Aubrey, Tyler, Brenna Bate- Graveside services will be later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. A. Caroline Holliday, 96, incomplete and will be an- man and Andrew Bateman. held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday of Sumter. died on Monday, July 11, 2016, nounced later by Sumter Fu- He is also survived by a sister, at Sumter Cemetery with the at her home. neral Service Inc. Samuel & Francis Bateman; and uncle, Rev. Jock Hendricks officiat- MICKEL D. CRIBB She was a daughter of the Richardson Funeral Home of Arthur (Jean) Nunnery. ing. Mickel Durant Cribb, age late Harvey Benjamin and Lake City is assisting. Robert was predeceased by Online condolences may be 64, died on Friday, July 8, Henrietta Lois Corbett Holla- his son, Patrick Lee Bateman; sent to www.sumterfunerals. 2016, at Palmetto Health Tu- day. Miss Holliday was a RICHARD L. HOLLAND a sister, Audrey Bateman Ste- com omey. member of Trinity United Richard LeRoy Holland, 79, venson; and brother, David Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Born in Andrews, he was a Methodist Church, where she entered into eternal rest on Lee Bateman. neral Home & Crematory, 221 son of Annie Mae Ray Pugh taught Sunday school. She re- Saturday, July 9, 2016, at The family is grateful for Broad St., Sumter, is in charge and the late Bernice Edward tired from BellSouth Tele- McElveen Manor. the attention and care he re- of the arrangements, (803) Cribb Sr. Mr. Cribb served his phone Co. and was a member He was born on April 23, ceived from the intensive care 775-9386. country in the U.S. Army 7th of the Order of Eastern Star. 1937, in Sumter, to the late Lu- doctors, nurses and staff of Infantry Division, serving Surviving are a niece, Pa- ther and Irenetta Holland- Palmetto Health Tuomey. tours in both Korea and Ger- mela Kay Jennings (Larry). Brinkley. Richard matriculat- Visitation will be held from many. He was formerly em- She was known as "Nanny" to ed at Morgan State University. 5 to 7 p.m. today at Elmore- ployed with Oakwood Homes their children, Joshua Ed- After relocating to Brooklyn, Cannon-Stephens Funeral in Sumter. He enjoyed work- ward Jennings, Adam Sidney New York, he worked with Home, 515 Miller Road, Sum- ing with wood and was a car- Jennings and Bethany Caro- UPS for 28 years. Upon re- ter, SC 29150. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 CLASSIFIEDS THE ITEM B5 803-774-1234 OR TO PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE GO TO WWW.THE ITEM.COM/PLACEMYAD CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 9:30 a.m. Friday for Saturday’s edition 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition. We will be happy to change your ad if an error is made; however we are not responsible for errors after the first run day. We CLASSIFIEDS shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, refuse or cancel any ad at any time.

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NOTICE OF HISTORIC America, whose true names are described as: RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS PRESERVATION DESIGN unknown, being as a class designated represent said Defendants, it is UNDER SOME LEGAL REVIEW ANNOUNCEMENTS DISABILITY: as Richard Roe; Steven G. Cureton; All that certain piece, parcel or lot of Safe Federal Credit Union, land, with improvements thereon, ORDERED that Kelley Woody, The Historic Preservation Design Defendant(s). situate, lying and being in Statesburg Esquire, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED Review Committee will meet on Township, in the County of Sumter, 29260, with contact # of (803) AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. Card of Thanks TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE State of South Carolina being shown 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed appointment of a guardian ad litem in the City Council Chambers located NAMED: and designated as Lot No. 58, Block Guardian ad Litem Nisi on behalf of within thirty (30) days after the on the Fourth Floor of the Sumter YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED O on a plat of Oakland Plantation, all known and unknown minors and service of this Summons and Notice Opera House (21 North Main Street, and required to appear and defend Blocks O and P, prepared by M. J. all unknown persons who may be upon you. If you fail to do so, Sumter, South Carolina). This is a by answering the Complaint in this Belter & Company, dated February under a disability, all of whom may application for such appointment public meeting. will be made by Attorney for action, a copy of which is hereby 11, 1970, revised October 9, 1970, and have or claim to have some interest served upon you, and to serve a copy recorded in the Office of the Clerk of or claim to the real property Plaintiff. HP-16-11, 307 W. Hampton Ave. of your Answer on the subscribers at Court for Sumter County in Plat commonly known as 2437 Derwent (City) their offices at 3800 Fernandina Book Z-29 at page 119; also, shown Drive, Sumter, SC 29150; that he/she YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE The applicant is requesting Historic Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, on a plat prepared for Bruce W. is empowered and directed to that Plaintiff will move for an Order Preservation Design Review within thirty (30) days after the Parris by M. J. Belter & Company, appear on behalf of and represent of Reference or the Court may issue approval for a wooden fence on service hereof, exclusive of the day April 28, 1971; said lot being said Defendants, unless said a general Order of Reference of this property located at 307 W. Hampton of such service; except that the bounded and measuring as follows: Defendants, or someone on their action to a Master-in-Equity/Special Ave. and represented by Tax Map # United States of America, if named, On the North by Lot No. 59, Block O, behalf, shall within thirty (30) days Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the 228-12-01-026. South Carolina Rules of Civil shall have sixty (60) days to answer on said plat whereon it measures after service of a copy hereof as after the service hereof, exclusive of 153.1 feet; on the East by lands of directed, procure the appointment of Procedure. HP-16-14, 35 N. Main / 4 E. Hampton the day of such service; and if you Oakland Plantation on said plat Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for Ave. (City) fail to do so, judgment by default will whereon it measures 75 feet; on the said Defendants. The appointment YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE The applicant is requesting Historic be rendered against you for the South by Lot No. 57, of Oakland herein shall otherwise continue and that under the provisions of S.C. Preservation Design Review relief demanded in the Complaint. Plantation on said whereon it then terminate upon the dismissal of Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June approval for a proposed restaurant measures 168.4 feet; on the West this case or upon final disposition of 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of venue on property located at 34 N. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN fronting on Derwent Drive said plat all matters herein via sale, eviction rents contained in the referenced Main St. and 4 E. Hampton Ave. The YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO and measuring thereon 70 feet, be all of occupants (if required), or upon Mortgage is perfected and Attorney properties are represented by Tax MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN dimensions a little more or less and final disposition of any appeal. for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that Map #s 228-12-05-026 & YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON according to said plat. all rents shall be payable directly to 228-12-05-002. it by delivery to its undersigned WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS This being the same property that Kelley Woody, Esquire, be and attorneys from the date of default. In HP-16-15, 336 W. Hampton Ave. UNDER SOME LEGAL conveyed to Jimmie R. Cureton and hereby is appointed Attorney for any the alternative, Plaintiff will move (City) DISABILITY: Martha J. Cureton, as joint tenants unknown Defendants who are, or before a judge of this Circuit on the Request for Historic Preservation with right of survivorship, by Deed of may be, in the Military Service of the Mr. Thomas Stuckey Sr. 10th day after service hereof, or as Design Review approval for YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED Patsy K. Stevens and Joel W. United States of America and as soon thereafter as counsel may be demolition of the structure on 03/19/1935-06/10/2016 AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Stephens dated August 7, 1974 and such are entitled to the benefits of heard, for an Order enforcing the property located at 336 W. Hampton Thank you, family and friends for appointment of a guardian ad litem recorded August 7, 1974 in Book A-10 the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act assignment of rents, if any, and Ave. and represented by Tax Map # your generosity and kindness shown within thirty (30) days after the at Page 449 in the Office of Register aka Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief compelling payment of all rents 228-11-04-018. during the home going of our father, service of this Summons and Notice of Deeds for Sumter County, South covered by such assignment directly Act of 1940, and any amendments Mr. Thomas Stuckey, Sr. Your upon you. If you fail to do so, Carolina. Thereafter, Jimmie R. thereto, to represent and protect the to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be Documents pertaining to the application for such appointment Cureton passed away and full title interest of said Defendants. The prayers and support meant alot to based upon the original Note and proposed request(s) are on file in the will be made by Attorney for passed to Martha J. Cureton by appointment herein shall terminate us. We deeply appreciated your Mortgage herein and the Complaint Office of the Sumter City-County Plaintiff. operation of law. upon the dismissal of this case or visits, and words of comfort. A attached hereto. Planning Department and are upon final disposition of all matters available to be inspected and special Thank you to White's Mortu- YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE herein via sale, eviction of occupants NOTICE OF FILING TMS No. 134-09-02-071 studied by interested citizens. ary for making our day less painful. COMPLAINT that Plaintiff will move for an Order (if required), or upon final The Stuckey Family of Reference or the Court may issue disposition of any appeal. Property Address: Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. a general Order of Reference of this TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Mayor action to a Master-in-Equity/Special 2437 Derwent Drive, NAMED: AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the Sumter, SC 29150 YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That a copy of this Order shall be South Carolina Rules of Civil that the original Complaint, Cover forth with served upon said Procedure. NOTICE OF Defendants by publication in the subscribe Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR FILING COMPLAINT Item, a newspaper of general YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE circulation published in the County call us in the above entitled action was filed that under the provisions of S.C. TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE in the Office of the Clerk of Court for of Sumter, State of South Carolina, Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June NAMED: today Sumter County on April 26, 2016. once a week for three (3) consecutive 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of weeks, together with the Summons rents contained in the referenced YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Kristen E. Washburn and Notice of Filing of Complaint in TODAY Mortgage is perfected and Attorney that the original Complaint, Cover S.C. Bar No. 101415 the above entitled action. for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that Sheet for Civil Actions and Attorney for the Plaintiff all rents shall be payable directly to Certificate of Exemption from ADR 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Kristen E. Washburn it by delivery to its undersigned in the above entitled action was filed Columbia, SC 29210 S.C. Bar No. 101415 attorneys from the date of default. In in the Office of the Clerk of Court for 803-454-3540 Attorney for the Plaintiff the alternative, Plaintiff will move Sumter County on May 12, 2016. Want to improve sales? Kristen.Washburn 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 before a judge of this Circuit on the @brockandscott.com Columbia, SC 29210 10th day after service hereof, or as ORDER APPOINTING 803-454-3540 We can help you with that. SUMMONS soon thereafter as counsel may be GUARDIAN AD LITEM Kristen.Washburn heard, for an Order enforcing the AND APPOINTMENT @brockandscott.com AND NOTICES assignment of rents, if any, and (Non-Jury) compelling payment of all rents OF ATTORNEY • Display ads covered by such assignment directly • Special sections It appearing to the satisfaction of the FORECLOSURE to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be • Niche based upon the original Note and Court, upon reading the filed OF REAL ESTATE Petition for Appointment of Kelley MORTGAGE Mortgage herein and the Complaint publications attached hereto. Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for unknown minors, and • Online IN THE COURT OF LIS PENDENS persons who may be under a COMMON PLEAS disability, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has C/A NO.: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT consented to said appointment, it is 2016-CP-43-00918 an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon FURTHER upon reading the filed STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA complaint of the above-named KAREN Petition for Appointment of Kelley COUNTY OF SUMTER Plaintiff against the above-named Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a unknown Defendants who may be in CAVE Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., certain mortgage of real estate given the Military Service of the United Plaintiff, by Martha Cureton to Wachovia States of America, and may be, as vs. Bank, National Association dated MULTIMEDIA such, entitled to the benefits of the The Estate of Martha J. Cureton, February 6, 2007 and recorded on Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, CONSULTANT John Doe and Richard Roe, as February 8, 2007 in Book 1064 at and any amendments thereto, and it Representatives of all Heirs and Page 936, in the Sumter County appearing that Kelley Woody, Devisees of Martha J. Cureton, and Registry (hereinafter, "Mortgage"). Esquire has consented to act for and all persons entitled to claim under or Thereafter, the Mortgage was through them; also, all other persons transferred to the Plaintiff herein by or corporations unknown claiming assignment and/or corporate merger. any right, title, interest in or lien CONTACT ME TODAY upon the real estate described The premises covered and affected herein, any unknown adults, whose by the said Mortgage and by the 803•774•1242 true names are unknown, being as a foreclosure thereof were, at the time class designated as John Doe, and of the making thereof and at the time [email protected] any unknown infants, persons under of the filing of this notice, more disability, or persons in the Military particularly described in the said Service of the United States of Mortgage and are more commonly 1 Bedroom Apartments for Delivering Great 62 YEARS AND OLDER Weekends to Your DOORSTEP, •Refrigerator •Central Heat & Air •Community Room •Range •Handicap •Coin Operated DESKTOP OR DEVICE •Blinds Accessible Laundry Room Kick off your weekend with •Carpet •Emergency Call conversation starters; restaurant, •Ceiling Fans System theater and movie reviews; event listings; games and puzzles; and **Rent Based On 30% of Adjusted Income** much, much more! **Utility Allowance Given** Bassett Park Call Today to 1390 Granville Court • Sumter, S.C. 29150 Subscribe For application or information, please call 803.774.1258 803-469-8238 TTY 800-735-8583 20 N. 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PHOTOS COURTESY LACY FERRELL Camp Create’s Creative Movement class is taught by “Miss Libby” Singleton. This photo was taken during the summer of 2015, when the first Camp Create was held. Kids create at 4-day Christian camp

portunity to speak with the students’ parents after last Professionals teach year’s camp. “Every single one of them told me how pleased they were with the camp,” he said, “and fine, performing arts both the parents and the kids said the only complaint they had is that it’s too short. That’s BY IVY MOORE one-hour class periods, which why we added a day this year. [email protected] begin at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., with “The kids loved it. The only snack breaks. kids that aren’t returning this First Baptist Church hosted “Our classes are all geared year had parents with work or its first Christian fine and per- toward beginners,” Ferrell vacation conflicts.” forming arts camp in the sum- said, so no student has to feel Ferrell said he thinks mer of 2015, and the response he or she needs a background “There’s no kid on earth who was so great, FBC is repeating in any of the track areas. doesn’t want to spend a few it July 25 through 28. Worship The camp is open to any stu- days being creative.” Pastor Jake Ferrell, director of dents aged 6 to 10, or rising Camp Create is open to any- the camp, said the camp is like- first-graders through rising one who meets the age require- ly to be an annual program, fifth-graders. ment, Ferrell said, adding that and its focus is different from Camp Create begins at 8:30 in order to accommodate as that of Vacation Bible School, a.m. with a devotional, and the many students as possible, “we which was held earlier in the first classes start at 9, when have made registration afford- summer. students must choose either able with sibling discounts for Ferrell, who moved to Sum- the voice or piano track, taught multiple children. Our goal is Reese Atkinson and other children work on a project in the art track of ter and First Baptist three by Jill Jones and Debbie Hud- for the students to experience last year’s Camp Create at First Baptist Church. Artist Cathy Toburen years ago, said he started son, respectively. the truth of who God is through Camp Create to fill a niche he “Jill is a phenomenal choral will teach the class again this year. the fine and performing arts.” had not seen here. teacher,” Ferrell said. “She Tuition for one child for the “There are a lot of excellent makes it fun for kids. Debbie visual art with classes covering might be expanded in the fu- four days of camp is $45, with summer sports programs for teaches private piano lessons, ceramics, drawing techniques ture, depending upon interest substantial discounts for sib- young kids, but I didn’t see a with about 45 regular stu- as well as an introduction to and number of participants lings; the fourth in a sibling program like this. It’s an addi- dents.” painting. who register. group may attend at no charge. tion to Vacation Bible School,” At 10, participants can The 11 a.m. track offers stu- “Last year, we had only three Registration is online only. he said, “and it offers kids a choose from fine art or guitar. dents a choice between percus- days of classes, and about half Visit http://www.campcreate- good way to use the gifts God They must bring their own gui- sion and creative movement; our students were from First sumter.com/ gave them.” tars, Ferrell said. Otherwise, percussion will be taught by Baptist,” he said. “This year, Camp Create will be held Camp Create differs from Camp Create furnishes all Jay Ware, a former adjunct we’re working with Westmin- from 8:30 a.m. until noon Mon- most arts program in that it of- needed supplies. professor at the University of ster Presbyterian and the day through Thursday, July 25 fers a wider variety of the arts, Artist Cathy Toburen will South Carolina and South Car- Church of the Holy Comforter, through 28. At noon on the Ferrell said. teach the visual (fine) arts olina State University. and we expect the number of final day, July 28, the camp will “We have six tracks,” he said. track, while Pastor Stuart “Miss Libby” Singleton will students to grow to about twice present a recital and art exhibit “Voice, piano, guitar, fine art, Mizelle of Westminster Presby- teach the creative movement what we had last summer. The by its students at First Baptist creative movement and percus- terian Church will teach guitar. track. She is the co-owner of program is open to any chil- Church, 107 E. Liberty St. Ad- sion.” Each is a very talented teacher, Miss Libby’s School of Dance dren who meet the age require- mission is free, and the public Each participant takes three as well as an artist in her or his and frequent choreographer ment, no matter what church is invited to attend. tracks, choosing one from the field, Ferrell said. The arts for Sumter Little Theatre. they attend.’ For more information call two offered during each of the track will teach the basics of Ferrell said the six classes Ferrell said he had the op- (803) 773-3732. Mystery plant prefers to grow in thickets

BY JOHN NELSON (sometimes tan) in the interior. The fo- are useful for something. You can make USC Herbarium Curator liage comes on actually rather early in various doo-dads with the hollowed the season, bright green. The leaves are stems. The bark and leaves have been Now, my Lord Hastings and Sir Wil- quite handsome: they are opposite and used for various kinds of home-brewed liam Stanley, compound, with a number of divisions. medicine. The flowers are not only edi- Leave off to wonder why I drew you The plants begin their showy blooming ble, apparently, but can be steeped in a hither in the early summer, and what a show sugary solution to yield tasty syrup. Into this chiefest thicket of the park. it is. Each inflorescence is what we call Perhaps most importantly, the berries — Shakespeare, Henry VI a “corymb,” meaning that it is flat- have been used widely as a source of Part 3 (Act 4, Scene. 5) topped, itself with a number of branch- healthful juice, and of course, wine. lets bearing tiny white flowers. The This species is variable, and with a “Henry VI, Part 3” — not at all a flowers at the end of each branchlet very wide distribution (eastern Canada happy story, full of plotting, intrigue will open up from the outside toward to Mexico). and violence, and it features the Duke the center. Each flower has five really Back to our discussion of “thicket.” of Gloucester, Richard III. Hoo-boy. In PHOTO PROVIDED small sepals at the bottom, and then Our mystery plant often grows in dense this passage, Richard and his buddies This mystery plant is a common species five creamy-white petals, along with patches, usually in places that receive are waiting in the woods, hiding them- throughout the Southeast that likes to five short stamens and one pistil. Plants plenty of sun. It seems especially happy selves amongst the bushes and trees to grow in thickets. are able to self-pollinate, although they of wet ground, so you can easily find it surprise and rescue the king, who is will attract a variety of insects, includ- in a variety of wetlands, including still- being kept prisoner. It’s complicated. ing bees and beetles. After blooming is water ponds, as well as rapidly flower- Anyway, it makes us think of what a It’s a very common species through- finished, the corolla will fall off the ing creeks and rivers. You could hide in “thicket” is. The dictionary will proba- out the Southeast. I know you’ve seen flower taking the “spent” stamens with a big patch of this plant, so I guess it bly tell you that this word means a sort it. It’s a shrub, although its stems are it, and you can commonly see these lit- makes a good thicket. Or maybe a “cop- of dense tangle of vegetation, coming relatively soft and weak, and many tering the ground below. The pistil will pice.” Stay tuned. from the word that means “thick.” This would say that it is an herb (on ste- develop into a shiny black berry con- week’s mystery plant likes to grow in roids). Older stems will have a consider- taining 4 or so seeds, and plenty of Answer: Common elderberry, sambu- thickets. able amount of soft, bright white pith juice. Practically all parts of this plant cu’s canadensis C2 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 FOOD THE SUMTER ITEM

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Pineapple Juice Marinated Salmon is a wonderful summertime meal. Marinate salmon for a delicious difference BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN same day. The Associated Press Second tip: Use high heat, and don't over- PINEAPPLE JUICE MARINATED SALMON cook. The longer salmon cooks, the stronger try to get fish on my family's table Start to finish: 15 minutes the flavor, so a quick high-temp cook will keep Yield: varies two or three times a week. The re- the flavor mild, making outdoor grilling an 1/2 cup pineapple juice ideal method for salmon cookery. 1/4 cup soy sauce search describing the incredible heart Cook to medium rare for best results — the I 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger interior of the salmon should be still pink and and brain benefits to eating fish, especial- 1/4 cup chopped green onion moist, not completely opaque, and certainly ly fatty fish like salmon, is compelling. not dry enough to be "flaked." 1/4 teaspoon sriracha, or other hot sauce Last tip: try marinating the salmon to bal- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil An extra bonus? Fatty fish is more filling ance the flavor. Even a simple marinade of a Parsley and lemon slices for garnish, optional too, which means I'm less hungry for late little lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper 4 5-ounce fillets of wild salmon night snacks a few hours after dinner. will make a noticeable, if subtle, difference in Mix the pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, green onion and oil in However, many home cooks shy away from the final result. a medium bowl. Place half the marinade in a small bowl and set making salmon, thinking it is too strong or My secret ingredient for salmon marinades aside. Place the salmon fillets in the medium bowl and coat well fishy. With a few tips, you can be on your way is pineapple juice, which adds both a little with the marinade. Marinate for 20 minutes or up to 12 hours. to restaurant-quality salmon dishes. sweetness and a touch of acid, both ideal for a When ready to serve, heat the grill to medium high. Grill the fish First tip: Buy salmon straight from the fish good, flavorful soak. until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, counter. Because it is so perishable, the fish Once you try this simple recipe, you'll be heat the reserved marinade in a small sauce pan until simmering. counter will often have gorgeous wild salmon grilling salmon all summer long. And in the Spoon on the cooked salmon to serve. Garnish with chopped pars- on sale. The fish should smell like a salty winter: take heart — this recipe works beauti- ley and sliced lemon, if desired. ocean, not "fishy." Buy it and make it the fully for oven-roasting, too. Pair stone fruits, raspberry jam for a sweet summer dessert

BY SARA MOULTON ers — the freestone variety — are a doing your best to steer away from the calling for store-bought granola. (Fla- The Associated Press cinch. You simply slice them in half pit in the center of the fruit. If you vor? Your choice.) Most crumbles also along the natural seam that runs from miscalculate and bang into the pit on call for sugar in the fruit part of the Summertime is harvest time for the top to the bottom of the fruit, then the way down, just pull up the knife, recipe. I've replaced it here with rasp- sweet stone fruits: apricots, peaches, pop out the pit. adjust the angle of attack and carry berry jam ... although any jam will do plums, nectarines and plumcots, a hy- Oddly enough, there are usually no on. Then slice off the remaining half. the trick. brid of a plum and an apricot. Plum- labels advising us whether the fruits Finally, cut off the strips of flesh left This crumble works equally well cots have been around at least since we're buying are clingstone or free- on either side of the fruit and discard with ripe and not-so-ripe fruit. It's also the days of Luther Burbank, who stone. If indeed you end up with the the pit. The fruit is now ready to be cut a smash whether you choose just one named them. They're also known as clingstone guys, don't despair. Instead and used however you want ... such as kind of fruit or a mix. (I prefer to mix apriplums. of popping the pit out of the flesh, just in this delightful stone fruit crumble. them up.) One last note: It makes no The trouble with stone fruits is that cut the flesh off the pit. Most crumbles require a crust com- difference if you serve this dessert hot, doggone stone. Some stone fruits — Here's how: Set the fruit on the coun- posed of several ingredients: flour cold, or at room temperature. And for the clingstone variety — have pits that ter, stem-end up. Then, using a sharp and/or oats, nuts, sugar, butter and good measure, be sure to top it off with are almost impossible to remove. Oth- knife, slice down from top to bottom, spices. I've streamlined that step by a scoop of ice cream.

QUICK STONE FRUIT CRUMBLE Hands-on time: 15 minutes Total preparation time: 60 minutes 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 2 tablespoons cornstarch Table salt About 2 pounds mixed stone fruit (apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines, plumcots), cut into slices about 1/3- rd inch thick 2 cups sweetened granola 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter Vanilla ice cream as an accompaniment Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan melt the preserves. Meanwhile in a 2-quart 8- or 9-inch- square baking dish, sprinkle the cornstarch and a pinch of salt over the fruit; toss well. Add the melted jam and stir well; spread the fruit out to make an even layer. Bake the fruit on the middle shelf of the oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes. In a bowl toss the granola with the butter. Remove the fruit from the oven and sprinkle the granola evenly over the top. Bake for 10 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving topped with the ice cream. Makes 6 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 354 calories; 80 calories from fat; 9 g fat (3 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 10 mg cholesterol; 106 mg sodium; 66 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 43 g sugar; 5 g protein.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sara Moulton is the host of public TV's "Sara's Weeknight Meals." She was execu- tive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows, including "Cooking Live." Her latest cook- book is "Home Cooking 101." THE SUMTER ITEM FOOD WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 | C3

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BY KATIE WORKMAN bitter flavor. The Associated Press In a perfect world, all of the vegetables in a gazpacho could eat quarts of gaz- might be finely diced, and look pretty and symmetrical. I pacho all summer long. don't happen to live in a per- When I set about mak- fect world, and I happen to I love my food processor, so I ing this version, the goal just use that to pulse the vege- was a gazpacho with great, tables in batches so they chop evenly. Is it as pretty as dic- fresh tomato taste, but ing? Nope. Does it taste as even deeper flavor. good? Yup. What to do with all of that The solution was simple: extra time? I'm sure you'll find Roast the tomatoes first. something good. The sweet, layered result is well worth the slight extra hands-off time it took to bake them. If you feel like your tomatoes are perfect, then skip the roasting and get right to the chopping. You can use peppers that are all the same color, but the blend of hues won't be as varied. You also can swap in one green pepper; some people love their slightly more

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH some as adorable — or per- Where do we fall on the haps just a bit too much. communications spectrum? And that probably de- The “A” in the title of the scribes the spectrum of reac- six-part drama “The A Word” tions that “The A Word” will (10 p.m., Sundance, TV-14?) evoke. There are times when is autism. But that term does it proceeds with the gravity not define the series, or its of “Broadchurch,” while at characters. other times it seems aimed Joe Hughes (Max Vento) is at fans of NBC’s “Parent- a happy 5-year-old for the hood.” Those shifts in tone most part. But he appears may be the series’ weakness most content wearing head- — or strength — depending phones, shut off from the on one’s perspective and tol- world, while singing songs erance for watching children from his father Paul’s (Lee singing 40-year-old songs by Ingleby) British punk and the Buzzcocks. post-punk playlist. 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Bacon BBQ New York Pork Chops Want to shed pounds? Eat pork

FROM THE NATIONAL PORK BOARD Italian-inspired stuffed pork chops o, you probably have heard that pork truly is The Other S White Meat®. Not only is it full of flavor, but now dieters also have more options than ever to make lean, healthy choices when planning meals. According to an analysis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pork tenderloin con- tains the same amount of fat and slightly less calories than the same serving of skinless chicken breast. The following recipes offer something for the health-conscious and the grilling fanatic.

ITALIAN-INSPIRED STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Serves 4 BACON BBQ NEW YORK PORK CHOPS 4 6-oz New York (top loin) pork chops, about 1 1/4-inch thick 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded Serves 4 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, oil-packed, julienned, drained 4 New York (top loin) pork chops, 1-inch thick (6-ounce and chopped each) 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 4 slices bacon, preferably maple-flavored 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce Salt and black pepper 1/2 cup lager beer or non-alcoholic beer Squeeze the liquid out of the spinach. In a medium bowl, Wrap bacon around the edges of the pork, and secure combine spinach, cheese, tomatoes, oregano, garlic, and salt with a wooden toothpick. and pepper to taste. Cut a pocket into the side of each chop, Mix together barbecue sauce and beer. making the opening as small as possible but the pocket as Prepare a grill to medium-high heat (about 450 de- deep as possible. Spoon spinach mixture into chops, distrib- grees). Grill chops over direct heat until the internal uting it evenly within the pockets and securing the opening temperature reaches between 145 degrees (medium with a toothpick if necessary. rare) and 160 degrees (medium), on a meat ther- Prepare a grill to medium, and lightly oil the grate. Season mometer, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Brush sauce on pork with salt and pepper, and grill pork until internal tem- the chops the last 5 minutes of cooking time. perature of the pork reaches 145 degrees, 6 to 8 minutes per Remove chops from the grill and let rest for 3 side. Remove chops from grill, and let rest 3 minutes before minutes. serving. Nutritional information: Calories 350; protein 51 Nutritional information: Calories 310; protein 45 grams; fat 10 grams; sodi- grams; fat 11 grams; sodium 1120 milligrams; choles- um 400 milligrams; cholesterol 120 milligrams; saturated fat 4 grams; car- terol 130 milligrams; saturated fat 3 grams; and carbohydrates 6 grams; and fiber 1 gram. bohydrates 7 grams.

6 green lettuce leaves reads 160 de- CUBAN-STYLE PORK BURGERS 6 pineapple rings grees F. on a digi- To make aïoli: Mix mayonnaise, garlic and tal meat thermometer Sriracha sauce together in small bowl. Set (about 4 to 5 minutes 6 servings aside. Extra aioli can be stored in the refrigera- more), turning once or twice, 8 ounces smoked Spanish chorizo, links with tor for up to 3 days. until hot and seared on both sides. casings removed To make burgers: Finely chop chorizo in a Grill pineapple rings until browned on 1 pound ground pork food processor or with a large knife. Gently each side. Remove from grill. 1/3 cup bread crumbs, dried mix together ground pork, chopped chorizo, Toast buns on grill, about 1 minute. Cuban-style pork burgers 1 large egg, beaten breadcrumbs, egg, scallions, red pepper, garlic Build burgers on buns with 1 1/2 table- 1 small yellow onion, minced and salt. Shape into 6 patties about 3/4-inch spoons aïoli, 1 pineapple ring and cilantro 1/3 cup green bell pepper, minced thick. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes. leaves to taste. Serve immediately. 1 clove garlic, minced Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium- Nutritional information based on 96 percent lean 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt high heat, about 450 degrees. Lightly oil grill ground pork: Calories 510; protein 32 grams; fat 27 6 hamburger buns, split grate. Grill burgers, with the lid closed, for 5 min- grams; sodium 1070 milligrams; cholesterol 115 milli- 6 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing utes. Turn burgers, and add pineapple to grill. Fin- grams; saturated fat 8 grams; carbohydrates 34 grams; and fiber 2 grams. 2 cups shoestring potatoes (potato sticks) ish cooking burger until the internal temperature