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completing a series of budget work- Drive; and $1.2 million to engineer and more than predicted, so it would be Proposed budget is shops. install a new fiber loop to secure data good to use that surplus to purchase The budget still needs one more vote usage for the city’s departments. park and garden equipment for the before it is fully approved. The 2018 budget amendment also in- tourism department, City Finance Di- balanced at $67M Council also approved first reading cludes an increase in the amount of rector Beth Reames said. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS of an ordinance to amend the city’s money to be transferred from the MINI-STORAGE FACILITY [email protected] 2018 budget to include a $6 million city’s hospitality fund to the general PLANS PASSED general obligation bond, approved in fund. Sumter City Council approved first March, to fund three projects: $800,000 Originally, it was planned that 45 City council approved second and reading of the city’s proposed 2019 to reimburse the city’s general fund percent of the hospitality fund would final reading of a request to amend budget, which is balanced at account for improvements made to the be transferred to the city’s general the city’s mini-storage warehouse $67,218,077 million with revenues and Alice Drive fire station last year; $4 fund based on the predicted hospitali- development conditions to permit a expenditures each totaling $39,365,543 million for finishing touches to the ty revenues for the 2018 fiscal year. in the general fund on Tuesday after Public Safety complex on Lafayette However, hospitality revenues are SEE BUDGET, PAGE A6 Perfect 4 seniors mark 12 years of never missing a day of school BY KAYLA ROBINS [email protected] o one is perfect. Except four teenagers from Sumter. When J’Quan Jenkins-Johnson, NMorgan Pringle, Shekinah Lonon and Kyle Boothe graduate from high school this weekend, they will complete a 12-year challenge that started in kindergarten and ended with them having not missed a single day of school. Ever.

“To graduate without goal and that he didn’t like missing a single day of class missing school because he in your 12-year academic ca- didn’t want to fall behind. reer is an extraordinary ac- They all also said working complishment that is the toward perfect attendance culmination of hard work through elementary, middle and determination,” State and high school taught them Superintendent of Educa- about commitment, dedica- tion Molly Spearman said. tion and hard work. The four are among 43 They sat down with The high school seniors who had Sumter Item to tell us a little perfect attendance through- more about themselves and out their entire public school their future. career. Spearman said in a news release that each stu- • • • dent will receive a letter and certificate that she signed. Jenkins-Johnson said his mom was a major part in making sure he got to school every day, to which the other three emphatically agreed. Pringle said when she was younger, her mom would make her go to school when she didn’t want to but that later in high school she took it upon herself to not miss a J’QUAN JENKINS-JOHNSON day because she wanted to get the certificate. Age: 18 Lonon said she liked going Elementary school: Lemira to school every day because she could be around people Middle school: Bates, Chestnut who make her laugh and Oaks smile. High school: Sumter PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Boothe said making sure Activity: Junior Firefighter From left, Shekinah Lonon, Morgan Pringle, J’Quan Jenkins-Johnson and Kyle Boothe never missed a day of he got to school taught him to school in 12 years. All will graduate this weekend in Sumter. never stop reaching toward a SEE PERFECT, PAGE A6 Analysis: HUD plan would raise rents for poor by 20 percent BY JULIET LINDERMAN South Carolina, where most the plan. That’s about six Shannon Brown, 29, and LARRY FENN households receiving federal times greater than the growth walks with her four- The Associated Press housing assistance would see in average hourly earnings, year-old daughter, rents rise an average 26 per- putting poor workers at an in- Sai-Mya, in Charleston CHARLESTON — Housing cent, according to an analysis creased risk of homelessness on May 17. Brown lives Secretary Ben Carson says his done by Center on Budget and because wages haven’t kept in public housing and latest proposal to raise rents Policy Priorities for The Asso- pace with housing expenses. could face a steep in- would mean a path toward ciated Press. Her increase “I saw public housing as an crease under a HUD self-sufficiency for millions of would be nearly double that. option to get on my feet, to proposal that would low-income households across Overall, the analysis shows pay 30 percent of my income raise rents for millions the United States by pushing that in the 100 largest U.S. and get myself out of debt and of low-income individu- more people to find work. For metropolitan areas, low-in- eventually become a home- als and families. Ebony Morris and her four come tenants — many of owner,” said Morris, whose small children, it could mean whom have jobs — would rent would jump from $403 to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS homelessness. have to pay roughly 20 percent Morris lives in Charleston, more each year for rent under SEE RENT, PAGE A6

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Robbery suspect leaves jacket with name, prints

FROM STAFF REPORTS County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year- enclosed area at S&S Muffler on May 7, the suspect reportedly old Jehrode William Hodge, of Shop, 100 Myrtle Beach Highway, entered a residence in the 600 Not only did this suspect leave 1575 Robert Perry Road, was ar- and once inside, entered an un- block of East Brewington Road behind his fingerprint at a crime rested and charged with bur- locked 2001 Saturn. by pushing a window air condi- scene, but he also left behind his glary, second degree, pursuant to Hodge reportedly then stole tioner through the window and jacket. Better than that, it had a warrant issued on May 31 and speakers and amplifiers from the going through the opening. Once his name on it. another on June 1. car valued at $2,700 but left be- inside, Hodge reportedly stole a HODGE According to a news release The first warrant states that hind a blue jacket with the name 32-inch Sony TV valued at $200. from Deputy Ken Bell, public in- on April 21, Hodge reportedly Hodge on it. This time, investigators recov- formation officer with Sumter entered an unlocked door in an The second warrant states that ered Hodge’s fingerprint. Beware Dalzell man faces child of mystery porn charges FROM STAFF REPORTS shopper A 43-year-old Dalzell man has been arrested on child por- nography according to a news release from S.C. Attorney scammers General Alan Wilson. Chad Everett BY RHONDA BARRICK McCollam was [email protected] arrested on Mon- day and charged Though some retailers actually with three counts hire “secret” or “mystery” shop- of sexual exploi- pers, scammers are also known to tation of a minor, use this term. second degree, a MCCOLLAM According to Emma Fletcher felony offense with the Division of Consumer and punishable by up Business Education, Federal Trade to 10 years' imprisonment on Commission, this old scam is mak- SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO each count. ing a comeback, and this is how it Democratic candidate Archie Parnell is seen with his wife, Sarah, during the last District Internet Crimes Against works. 5 Congressional race. He’s running against U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman for a second time. Children Task Force investiga- A letter arrives in the mail tors with Sumter County Sher- promising a job as a secret shop- iff’s Office made the arrest. In- per and containing a check. You vestigators with the Attorney deposit the check, and surpris- General's Office and Homeland ingly, the check clears your bank House hopeful Parnell Security Investigations, both account. The next step is to visit also members of the state's the store named in the letter and ICAC Task Force, assisted with test its money transfer service — the investigation and arrest. Western Union or MoneyGram. vows to remain in race According to investigators, Of course, the way you test it is McCollam distributed multiple by wiring some of the money you Posts video on Facebook north from Columbia, through Char- files of child pornography. just deposited to the scammer. At lotte suburbs and then west to pick up The case will be prosecuted this point, everything seems BY MEG KINNARD more rural areas. It had been in Demo- by the Attorney General's Of- plausible. At least you weren’t Associated Press cratic hands for more than 100 years fice. asked to send all of the money, until state Republicans redrew the right? COLUMBIA — A leading Democratic map, changing the boundaries to draw Now, the scam unravels. congressional candidate in South Caro- it more safely under their party's con- Though banks make funds from lina's 5th District said Wednesday that trol. Republican Mick Mulvaney won deposited checks available within he's staying in the race despite calls the seat in 2010, defeating longtime Man charged a few days, uncovering a fake from party leaders to quit over de- Democratic U.S. Rep. John Spratt. check can take much longer. When cades-old domestic violence. In the video, Parnell goes on to apolo- your bank realizes the check is an In a video posted to his campaign gize to donors, volunteers and cam- after 1-year-old imposter, the person who deposit- Facebook page, Archie Parnell admit- paign employees for not being honest ed the check (you) and wired the ted that he hit his ex-wife 45 years ago about his past. Parnell's staff left his money (you) will be responsible and apologized for not disclosing that campaign in droves, his website disap- suffers burns for paying back the bank. detail of his divorce to voters and his peared, and his Twitter account went Another twist on this scheme: staff. Last month, the head of the South dormant following the abuse reports. FROM STAFF REPORTS The scammer asks the “shopper” Carolina Democratic Party called on Wednesday's video was his first appear- A Sumter man was arrested to purchase reloadable cards such Parnell to withdraw after The Post and ance on social media in nearly a Tuesday and charged with un- as gift cards and provide the num- Courier of Charleston obtained divorce month. lawful neglect of a child after bers on the cards (usually by tex- records in which Parnell's ex-wife said Even if Parnell had opted to with- a baby in his care suffered ting a photo) to the scammer, who that he shattered a glass door with a draw from the race, it's too late for his third-degree burns. now can make purchases. You are tire iron and beat her in 1973. name to be removed from ballots. Kevon Hayward, 26, of Ba- left with useless cards and no Parnell told the paper that his behav- South Carolina's primary elections are bette Road, was money. ior was "inexcusable, wrong and down- next week, and three other Democrats reportedly watch- Remember, never deposit a right embarrassing." In Wednesday's are seeking their party's nomination in ing the 1-year-old check and then wire or send video, the candidate said that he should the 5th District. child on April 23 money to anyone you don’t know have been upfront about the situation Aside from that, Parnell said quitting on Babette Road personally. And never pay to be a from the beginning. the race would send a negative mes- while the child’s mystery shopper. Typically, a "I want you to know I apologized and sage to anyone who has also made mis- mother was at mystery shopper is reimbursed asked for forgiveness from my ex-wife, takes in their past. work. He told the HAYWARD for purchases and can keep the and I ask for forgiveness from God," "If I withdraw, I would not be fully mother the child product or service they receive. A Parnell said. "I have apologized to my facing my past. If I withdraw, I would burned himself on a space small payment is sometimes in- wife, Sarah, and our two daughters for be telling anyone who makes a terrible heater while Hayward was cluded. the suffering caused them by recent mistake that that one terrible mistake playing video games, causing If you are still interested in se- publicity of what I did terribly wrong will define them for the rest of their third-degree burns on the cret/mystery shopping, the FTC long ago." lives," Parnell said. "I know what I did boy’s back and legs. recommends visiting the Mystery Parnell narrowly lost last year's spe- 45 years ago was horribly wrong; I am A warrant was issued for Shopping Providers Association cial election to Republican Ralph Nor- not that same person now. My name is Hayward’s arrest on May 8. website at mysteryshop.org. man. Parnell received 48 percent of the on the ballot, and the voters of the 5th The child was taken to Au- To sign up for free scam alerts, vote in the 5th District, which spans 11 district should decide the outcome of gusta Burn Center for treat- visit FTC.gov/Scams. mostly rural counties as it stretches this election." ment.

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BRIEFS and Florence attorney Marguerite Willis every time you go to the mov- these desired behaviors may FROM WIRE REPORTS face off in next Tuesday's Democratic pri- ies because that’s what your take more time or may never mary. parents did? occur, no matter how hard Democrat governor candidate Because no one lives in iso- you try. gets backing of veterans group Officials unsure when state lation, we must learn to mod- Whatever your goals, rec- ify and adopt the behaviors ognize that multiple influenc- COLUMBIA — A progressive veterans' shrimp season will open we want to see in our own es have a significant impact group is endorsing Democratic state Rep. CHARLESTON — South Carolina offi- lives. Increasing your aware- on your ability to adopt new James Smith in the South Carolina's gover- cials say they are uncertain when the state's ness and knowledge about behaviors and sustain them. nor's race. commercial shrimp catching season will be the desired behavior can sup- Assess all areas and aspects Vote Vets PAC told The Associated Press open. port your thoughts about it. of your life for potential bar- on Wednesday that Smith, who served in The Post and Courier reports state De- Surround yourself with riers and enlist the help of Afghanistan, is "the very definition of what partment of Natural Resources biologists those who display the behav- others who have made simi- a patriotic public servant is." did a round of sample trawls off Charleston ior you want to adopt. These lar changes. 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BY SETH BORENSTEIN cording to the National Hurricane Outside scientists were skeptical. AP Science Writer ‘The slower a storm goes, Center. That's mostly because data before the Kossin started his research before 1970s is not reliable so it is hard to WASHINGTON — Tropical cyclones the more rain it’s going to the 2017 season, stopping his analysis make such conclusions, said Universi- around the world are moving slightly at 2016. Adding last year's storms ty of Miami hurricane researcher slower over land and water, dumping dump in any particular would have made the slowdown a bit Brian McNoldy. more rain as they stall, just as Hurri- more prominent, he said. Kossin acknowledged problems with cane Harvey did last year, a new study area.’ Unhurried hurricanes also mean pre-1970s data but said that most of it found. strong winds blowing more often over deals with how strong storms are. This isn't about how powerful a JAMES KOSSIN the same place and possibly more Older data on location, and thus move- storm's winds are, just how fast it storm surge, Kossin said. ment, are more reliable, Kossin said. chugs along. Storms in the last few Study author, government climate The trend has all the signs of hu- "Kossin is right that a 10 percent years — before 2017's Harvey — were man-caused climate change, Kossin change in tropical cyclone motion moving about 10 percent slower glob- scientist said. But the study did not look at would be an important change due to ally than in the late 1940s and 1950s, causes by using computer models to its effect on accumulated precipita- according to a study published in Na- some years ago, it said. simulate the Earth with and without tion," Texas state climatologist John ture on Wednesday. Storms worldwide "The slower a storm goes, the more warming. It is based solely on past ob- Nielsen-Gammon said in an email. "I in 2016 moved about 1.25 mph slower rain it's going to dump in any particu- servations, he said. just need more convincing that there than 60 some years ago. lar area," said study author James Another study that came out recent- actually has been a 10 percent motion In the Atlantic Ocean basin, the Kossin, a government climate scien- ly, using computer models, concluded change." slowdown was not dramatic, just 6 tist. "Hurricane Harvey last year was that future storm movements will percent. But when Atlantic storms hit a great example of what a slow storm slow because of climate change. The Associated Press Health & Science land — like Harvey — the study said can do." Climate change is tinkering with Department receives support from the the slowdown is a significant 20 per- Harvey, which killed at least 68 peo- and slowing down atmospheric circu- Howard Hughes Medical Institute's De- cent. Atlantic storms that make land- ple, dropped a record 60 inches of rain lation patterns — the wind currents partment of Science Education. The AP fall moved 2.9 mph slower than 60 in parts of southeastern Texas, ac- that move weather along, Kossin said. is solely responsible for all content. Guatemala resumes search-and-rescue operations Firefighter spokesman: Chance of finding more survivors is unlikely

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EL RODEO, Guatemala — Authorities cautiously re- sumed search-and-rescue op- erations Wednesday in towns and villages devastated by the eruption of Guatemala's Volca- no of Fire, with time quickly running out to find any survi- vors. Workers poked metal rods into the terrain to release smoke, an indication that su- per-hot temperatures re- mained below the surface three days after the volcanic explosion that killed at least 75 people. Once a verdant collec- tion of canyons, hillsides and farms, the area was reduced to a moonscape of ash by the ava- lanche of fast-moving molten rock, mud and debris. After a drone survey, police managed to reach a farm where a home had been buried and people were thought to have been trapped inside. At least 192 people are miss- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ing, and the death toll was The coffin of 3-year-old Jennifer Andrea Morales, who died during the eruption of the Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), is one of seven bod- sure to rise. ies bodies being carried to the cemetery in San Juan Alotenango, Guatemala, on Monday. Residents of villages skirting the volcano began At the wreckage in the vil- mourning the dead after an eruption buried them in searing ash and mud. lage of San Miguel Los Lotes near the base of the volcano, Julio Sanchez said Tuesday little time to evacuate before said. "I don't know where I'm was able to load his grandchil- rescue crews were operating that 72 hours after Sunday's Sunday's eruption. going to go. To leave my dren into the back of a pickup again, but rain from the previ- eruption there will be little Traffic came to a standstill things, everything I have." with a jug of water and some ous night had caused the ash chance of finding anyone alive. on choked roads and many But after seeing what hap- food. They were heading to the to harden. "We don't rule out the possi- without vehicles fled on foot, pened Sunday, she was afraid homes of relatives in another "We are analyzing the ter- bility of some person alive, but even from the city of Escuint- to stay. town. rain," said David de Leon, the condition in which the la, which is located about 10 Also among those fleeing "You have to be prepared, for spokesman for the disaster homes are makes that possibil- miles from the volcano and was Pantaleon Garcia, who the children," he said. agency Conred. ity pretty unlikely," Sanchez was not under an evacuation Authorities warned that the said, adding that some of the order. Businesses throughout rain increased the chance of ash was still at temperatures the area were shuttered as muddy flows of volcanic mate- between 750 and 1,300 Fahren- owners joined the flood of Time to Vote rial and other debris. A red heit. those evacuating. alert remained in place for the On Tuesday, frightened peo- Mirna Priz wept as she sat departments of Escuintla, ple living near the volcano fled on a rock at a crossroads, her County Council District 2 Sacatepequez and Chi- with their children and few suitcase in front of her and maltenango, and people were possessions when authorities her 11-year-old son, Allen, and advised not to linger near the warned of fresh flows of su- their terrier mix Cara Sucia Hazel Evenich affected zones. per-heated debris, taking no by her side. Firefighters' spokesman chances after they were given "You feel powerless," she Honest, Respectable and Accountable. Will help make Sumter, SC a great place to live and work. PAID FOR BY HAZEL EVENICH May smashes U.S. temperature records

BY SETH BORENSTEIN warmer was that April was part of the country, while the AP Science Writer unusually cool for much of West was quite dry. That al- the United States, he said. lowed temperatures to heat WASHINGTON — Record Wisconsin had its coldest up. heat returned to the United April followed by its second- "Nature is dealing cards SEAFOOD States with a vengeance in warmest May. from a very different deck May. The United Kingdom, Ger- now compared to the 20th cen- BUFFET May warmed to a record av- many and other places also tury," Pennsylvania State Uni- erage 65.4 degrees in the set May heat records, but versity climate scientist David Friday Lower 48 states, breaking the overall global figures for the Titley said in an email. 4pm - Close high of 64.7 set in 1934, ac- month are still being tabulat- U.S. temperature reports go cording to federal weather fig- ed, Crouch said. back to 1895. With the new VOTED BEST BUFFET ures released Wednesday. May It was especially warm at May record, six of the U.S. was 5.2 degrees above the 20th night in the U.S during May. monthly record highs have • GARLIC GRILLED SHRIMP century's average for the The overnight low tempera- been set since 2006. • LOW COUNTRY BOIL month. ture averaged 52.5 degrees na- Weather stations in the na- tionwide. That broke the re- and our famous cooked to order tion broke or tied nearly 8,600 cord by 2 degrees which "is • LIGHTLY DUSTED FRIED OYSTERS daily heat records in May, the unheard of" at this time of National Oceanic and Atmo- year, he said. Plus a variety of spheric Administration re- Partly to blame is the over- • Fish • Shrimp • Mussels • Clams • Stuff ed Crab ported. It hit 100 in Minneapo- all warming trend from man- Includes Soup, Salad and Fresh Fruit Bar lis on May 28, the earliest the made climate change, Crouch city has seen triple digits. said. April was cool because EVERY DAY 226 S. Pike West • 378 Bypass, Sumter "The warmth was coast to the jet stream brought polar (803)773-3321 coast," climate scientist Jake air south, but it shifted out of Crouch at NOAA's Centers for that pattern in May. Then, a 2742 Paxville Hwy. • Exit 119 off I-95, Manning Environmental Information tropical system and subtropi- (803)696-4481 said. cal storm Alberto brought Visit us at Shoneys.com What made May seem even warm moisture to the eastern THE SUMTER ITEM NATION THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 | A5 Trustees report warns Medicare finances worse than thought

BY RICARDO ALONSO- could mean sharply reduced ZALDIVAR AND payments for retirees, many ANDREW TAYLOR of whom are already on tight Associated Press budgets. The report said the total annual cost of Social Se- WASHINGTON — Medicare curity is projected to exceed will run out of money sooner total annual income in 2018 for than expected, and Social Se- the first time since the Reagan curity's financial problems era, meaning the program will can't be ignored either, the have to tap into reserves. government said Tuesday in a For Medicare, insolvency sobering checkup on pro- would mean that hospitals, grams vital to the middle nursing homes and other pro- class. viders of medical care would The report from program be paid only part of their JOHN TLUMACKI, THE BOSTON GLOBE VIA AP trustees says Medicare will be- agreed-upon fees. In this March 2 photo, a man walks through a flooded sidewalk in Boston’s Seaport District. General come insolvent in 2026 — Medicare is widely seen as a Electric is building its new world headquarters and Amazon is bringing in thousands of new work- three years earlier than previ- more difficult problem that ers to Boston’s booming Seaport District. Trendy restaurants and apartments have gone up virtually ously forecast. Its giant trust goes beyond the growing num- overnight. But after bad flooding during a storm this past winter, critics wonder whether it was a fund for inpatient care won't ber of baby boomers retiring. bright idea to invest so much on a man-made peninsula barely above sea level. be able to fully cover projected It's also the unpredictability of medical bills starting at that health care costs, which can point. be jolted by high-priced break- The report says Social Secu- through cures, and which reg- In Boston’s booming Seaport, rity will become insolvent in ularly outpace the overall rate 2034 — no change from the of economic growth. projection last year. The Cabinet secretaries for the namesake is also the threat The warning serves as a re- Treasury, Health and Human minder of major issues still Services, and Labor usually BY PHILIP MARCELO ble area. By 2070, seas could need to be approved by the languishing while Washington participate in the annual re- Associated Press rise 36 inches higher than in city, officials argue, and the plunges deeper into partisan lease of the report, along with 2000 levels, the report said. checklist is just one way strife. Because of the deterio- the Social Security commis- BOSTON — In this old Some 90,000 residents and they're looking to steer devel- ration in Medicare's finances, sioner, and take questions city's booming Seaport Dis- 12,000 buildings are in the opment toward more proac- officials said the Trump ad- from reporters. None of those trict, General Electric is area threatened by increased tive flood protection. ministration will be required top officials was present Tues- building its new world head- flooding, and the economic General Electric, which by law to send Congress a plan day; an aide cited scheduling quarters, Amazon is bringing loss from a powerful storm moved its corporate offices next year to address the prob- conflicts. in thousands of new workers, could be more than $14 bil- from Connecticut to tempo- lems, after the president's bud- The four top officials serve and Reebok's red delta sym- lion. rary digs in Boston's Seaport get is submitted. as the Social Security and bol sits atop the new office it While some new Seaport in 2016, says the first floor of Treasury Secretary Steven Medicare trustees, along with opened last year. Three busi- developers are building with the new global headquarters Mnuchin said in a statement two independent trustees who nesses are testing self-driving climate change in mind — es- it's building will be elevated that there's time to fix the are supposed to represent the cars, other dynamic compa- pecially after 2012's Super- nearly 5 feet, or enough to problems. "The programs re- public. The public trustees are nies are planting their flag, storm Sandy slammed New protect it from the higher sea main secure," Mnuchin said. usually more candid, but and trendy restaurants and York and showed what a bad levels projected by 2070. Elec- Medicare "is on track to meet those posts remain unfilled. apartments have gone up vir- storm could do on the East trical systems are also being its obligations to beneficiaries President Donald Trump tually overnight. Coast — many office towers placed on the second floor, well into the next decade." campaigned on a promise not But after bad flooding dur- and high-rise condos erected and emergency generators "However, certain long-term to cut Social Security or Medi- ing a storm this past winter, earlier simply didn't. And en- will be on the roof of the 12- issues persist," the statement care, but he hasn't offered a critics wonder whether it vironmental activists and story building. added. "Lackluster economic blueprint for either program. was a bright idea to invest so some researchers complain The developers of Seaport growth in previous years, cou- Democrats, meanwhile, much in a man-made penin- the city isn't moving quickly Square, a 20-block complex pled with an aging population, want to extend the social safe- sula that sits barely above or aggressively enough to of apartments, office build- has contributed to the project- ty net by spending more on sea level. change development pat- ings and stores where Ama- ed shortages for both Social health care and education. Ad- "That was the first winter terns. zon has recently committed Security and Medicare." vocates for the elderly said where we really saw waves City officials are looking at to leasing space for 2,000 Social Security recipients Tuesday there should be no splashing onto the boardwalk ways to revise Boston's zon- workers, says its buildings are likely to see a cost of liv- cuts to Social Security bene- and water in the streets," said ing code, moving ahead on stayed dry this winter, ing increase of about 2.4 per- fits. Greg Hoffmeister, who relatively inexpensive neigh- thanks to similar design fea- cent next year, said govern- But federal deficits keep ris- watched the flooding from borhood-wide improvements tures. ment number-crunchers who ing, and the recent Republican the third-floor Seaport office and assessing the need for "We believe in science," produced the report. That tax-cut bill is expected to add of his real estate firm. "You the kinds of massive public said Yanni Tsipis, a senior works out to about $31 a to the debt. start to think: Is that what works projects that European vice president at WS Devel- month. Last year's tax law, which we're in for, as sea levels cities built long ago, Austin opment. "We go into develop- At the same time, the cut taxes on Social Security rise?" Blackmon, Democratic ment in the Seaport with monthly Medicare "Part B" benefits, helped exacerbate As they gear up to host the Mayor Marty Walsh's envi- eyes wide open." premium for outpatient care the shortfall. So too did repeal International Mayors Cli- ronmental deputy, said. But environmental activ- paid by most beneficiaries is of the individual mandate in mate Summit today, munici- The Boston Planning and ists warn much of the dis- projected to rise by about so-called Obamacare, which pal officials insist they're Development Agency also re- trict, transformed from a $1.50, to $135.50. promises to increase the num- making the proper prepara- vamped in October the "cli- wasteland of surface parking Both the cost of living in- ber of people without health tions for increased flooding mate-ready checklist" devel- lots, rotting piers and aban- crease and the Medicare out- insurance and therefore Medi- and rising sea levels in a city opers have been required to doned rail yards into an eco- patient premium are not offi- care payments for uncompen- that was less than 500 acres submit since 2007 detailing nomic engine and one of the cially determined until later sated medical care. when the Puritans settled it strategies they're incorporat- city's most expensive neigh- in the year, and the initial pro- Higher deficits mean less in 1630 but now includes ing into their designs to miti- borhoods in a matter of jections can change. maneuvering room for policy- more than 5,000 acres of gate climate change impacts. years, simply isn't prepared More than 62 million retir- makers when the day of reck- man-made landfill — one- But despite the changes, for the long haul. ees, disabled workers, spouses oning finally arrives for Social sixth of its entire area. there's still no requirement Among the most vulnera- and surviving children receive Security and Medicare. "We know the water is for developers to follow ble properties are historic Social Security benefits. The In principle, the U.S. is sup- going to be coming in through, complained Bradley buildings that are extremely average monthly payment is posed to be paying forward its through South Boston, pretty Campbell, president of the costly and sometimes im- $1,294 for all beneficiaries. Social Security and Medicare much from every direction, Conservation Law Founda- practical to retrofit, like some Medicare provides health in- obligations by building up by 2070," said Richard Mc- tion, an environmental advo- of the old brick factories and surance for about 60 million trust funds to cover future Guinness, a city planning cacy group. warehouses in the Fort Point people, most of whom are age costs. That money is invested deputy, referring to the "It's a largely procedural section of the Seaport where 65 or older. in special government securi- neighborhood that includes requirement," he said. GE is building, city officials Together the two programs ties, which also collect inter- the Seaport. Any design changes still said. have been credited with dra- est. But when the money is ac- A 2016 city report pro- matically reducing poverty tually needed to pay for bene- jected Boston could see 8 among older people and ex- fits, economists say a govern- inches of sea level rise by FREEDOM FURNITURE tending life expectancy for ment deep in debt could be 2030, with the Seaport Americans. Financed with hard pressed to make good. District the most vulnera- 493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC payroll taxes collected from 499-2002 workers and employers, Social 539 A S. MILL ST., • MANNING, SC Security and Medicare ac- 803-433-2300 count for about 40 percent of Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-7:00pm •Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm • Sunday Closed government spending, exclud- ALDERMAN DRUG CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK.COM ing interest on the federal debt. 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gling families to get ahead by potentially RENT FROM PAGE A1 cutting them off from the very stability PERFECT that makes it possible for them to find and FROM PAGE A1 $600. “But this would put us in a homeless keep jobs.” state.” While the Department of Housing and captain; Emergency and Fire Roughly 4 million low-income households Urban Development says elderly or dis- Safety Management program receiving HUD assistance would be affected abled households would be exempt, about by the proposal. 314,000 households could lose their elderly at the Sumter Career and HUD estimates that about 2 million would or disabled status and see higher rents, ac- Technology Center; Sumter be affected immediately, while the other 2 cording to the analysis by the policy center, Career and Technology Center million would see rent increases phased in which advocates for the poor. Student of the Year; vice after six years. Carson’s “Make Affordable Housing Work president of the National SHEKINAH LONON The proposal, which needs congressional Act,” announced April 25, would allow Technical Honor Society; approval, is the latest attempt by the housing authorities to impose work re- football in 10th grade Age: 18 Trump administration to scale back the so- quirements, would increase the percentage Elementary school: Kingsbury cial safety net, under the belief that being of income that tenants are required to pay Favorite subject: Could not less generous will prompt those receiving from 30 percent to 35 percent and would decide Middle school: Bates federal assistance to enter the workforce. raise the minimum rent from $50 to $150. It Work: Skate Station High school: Sumter “It’s our attempt to give would eliminate deduc- poor people a way out of tions, for medical care Next steps: Working as a Activity: Cheerleading in ninth poverty,” Carson said in a ‘Most tenants here work and child care and for firefighter in Sumter and and 10th grade recent interview with Fox each child in a home: Olanta. He said he met a Favorite subject: Not math News. two or three jobs. When Currently, families can firefighter in second grade and Work: Captain D’s The analysis shows deduct $480 per child, sig- decided then he wanted to families would be dispro- they are going out and nificantly lowering rent. become one because he likes Next steps: USC Sumter for portionately impacted. Of Donald Cameron, presi- helping people. two years then Winthrop the 8.3 million people af- finding work, are they dent and CEO of the University to study nursing. She fected, more than 3 mil- Charleston Housing Au- • • • said she became interested in lion are children. going to make enough to thority, calls the proposal nursing at career fairs in Morris, a pediatric as- catastrophic. “We’d lose a elementary and middle school sistant, said she some- lot of people within a times works 50 hours a accommodate that very short time: the ones and that she chose USC Sumter week just to get by. Her with the smallest pocket because of a scholarship and four young children increase?’ books, the least discre- the atmosphere. would be hit hard if her tionary income,” he said. rent increases, she said. MELISSA MADDOX EVANS Not all recipients of • • • “Food, electricity bills, housing assistance think school uniforms,” she General counsel for the the plan is unfair. said. “Internet for home- Charleston Housing Authority “I’m in favor of it,” said work assignments and re- Shalonda Skinner, 29, port cards. All of their who lives in public hous- reading modules at school ing with her five children. MORGAN PRINGLE require the internet; without it they’ll be “Housing helps a lot of people. It will prob- Age: 17 behind their classmates. The kids are in ex- ably put a good amount of people out be- tracurriculars; those would be scrapped. I cause some people don’t like to work; Elementary school: Tinker would struggle just to pay my bills.” they’re not independent. But it’s fair.” Elementary School in The impact of the plan would be felt ev- If her rent were to go up, she said, “I’d Oklahoma City, Oklahoma erywhere. work more,” taking on more hair clients. Middle school: Wilder, Bates Rent for the poorest tenants in Baltimore, Melissa Maddox Evans, general counsel where Carson was a neurosurgeon at Johns for the Charleston Housing Authority, said High school: Sumter KYLE BOOTHE Hopkins Hospital, and where his own story she thinks the proposal is based on a faulty Activity: National Honor Age: 18 of overcoming poverty inspired genera- premise — that most public housing resi- Society; soccer in 10th and Elementary school: Oakland tions of children, could go up by 19 percent dents don’t have jobs and that rent increas- 11th grade Primary, Shaw Heights or $800 a year. es will incentivize work. In Detroit, where Carson’s mother, a sin- “Most tenants here work two or three Favorite subject: English Middle school: Hillcrest gle parent, raised him by working two jobs, jobs,” she said. “When they are going out Work: Baker’s Sweets High school: Crestwood rents could increase by $710, or 21 percent. and finding work, are they going to make Next steps: USC Sumter to Households in Washington, D.C., one of the Activity: None enough to accommodate that increase?” study nursing. She said she richest regions in the country, would see The policy center conducted its analysis Favorite subject: Math the largest increases: $980 per year on aver- based on 2016 HUD data. wants to become a nurse Work: None age, a 20 percent hike. It includes tenants living in public hous- because her mother is one and “This proposal to raise rents on low-in- ing and receiving Section 8 and project- “she has so much fun doing it.” Next steps: USC Sumter. He come people doesn’t magically create well- based vouchers. She said she picked USC said he is still trying to decide paying jobs needed to lift people out of It excludes housing authorities partici- Sumter because she got two what to major in but that he poverty,” said Diane Yentel, CEO of the pating in the Moving to Work program, free years to attend. chose USC Sumter because it is National Low Income Housing Coalition. which allows districts to determine their close to his friends and family. “Instead it just makes it harder for strug- own distinct rent policies. • • •

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COMMENTARY Shame on Google for treating U.S. military as evil

ASHINGTON — mine the Pax Americana in Giving in to the Pacific. Gen. Joseph F. pressure from Dunford Jr., chairman of W its workforce, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, re- Google recently announced cently testified that China that it is pulling out of Proj- will pose “the greatest ect Maven, a groundbreak- threat to our nation by ing Pentagon program to about 2025.” harness artificial intelli- Beijing gets 100 percent gence to sift through and in- acquiescence from Alibaba terpret video imagery from and other Chinese tech COMMENTARY drones. The move came companies in this effort. after an uprising by 4,000 U.S.-based companies such Google employees who as Google must decide signed a letter urging the whose side they’re on. Ruling misses point on chambers company to cancel Project Fortunately, in our dy- Maven and promise to never namic free enterprise sys- “build warfare technology.” tem, Google’s competitors of commerce, taxpayers’ dollars Google should be ashamed. will not hesitate to jump in In their letter, the employ- to fill the vacuum it has ees said that working left. President BY MYRTLE BEACH SUN FOIA purposes based to the FOIA would cause with the Pentagon Trump spends a lot NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD upon its receipt and ex- harm through “regulatory would violate of time berating penditure of accommoda- redundancy, additional Google’s longtime Amazon, but the Throughout the sepa- tion tax funds.” legal red tape and the po- motto “Don’t Be Evil” company runs a rate but equal branches Associate Justice John tential emergence of is- and “irreparably giant data cloud for of American governance, Cannon Few dissented sues that could erode the damage Google’s the CIA that allows full transparency typical- from the majority: “By individual privacy of em- brand.” Excuse me? the intelligence com- ly is a value more in poli- placing the responsibility ployees,” the Hilton Head Are they saying that munity to share top cy than in practice. For for the expenditure of Chamber said in a state- the U.S. military is Marc Thiessen secret information every legislator, executive public funds in the hands ment. evil? What would and, along with Mi- or jurist who may truly of a private entity such as MBACC chairwoman damage Google’s crosoft and other support open government the Chamber, and then re- Carla Schuessler alluded brand is the impression that tech companies, is pursuing and public access to infor- lying on public officials to online reports on its workforce thinks they contracts to build the Joint mation, many others — for ‘oversight,’ with no chamber expenditure of are too good to support the Enterprise Defense Infra- including bureaucrats right of access by the A-tax and Tourism Devel- men and women of the structure Cloud, potentially that prefer no public scru- public, the accommoda- opment Fee revenues. The armed forces who face real the largest IT procurement tiny — work against tions tax statute actually problem is that the re- evil on distant battlefields project in history. (Jeffrey transparency. inhibits citizens from ports are quite broad in so that Google workers can P. Bezos, the founder and In a disappointing rul- being ‘advised of the per- describing how money is sleep safely in their Google chief executive of Amazon, ing about how chambers formance of public offi- spent with limited infor- “nap pods,” enjoy free mas- also owns The Washington of commerce report their cials and of the decisions mation on providers of sages and take free guitar Post). spending of $60 million in that are reached in a pub- services. lessons. The New York Times re- accommodations tax dol- lic activity,’ thereby frus- Without more details, Their objections to Proj- ports that “Google is widely lars, the South Carolina trating — not furthering which the FOIA could ect Maven are nonsensical. expected to compete with Supreme Court said the — the ‘vital’ policy of provide, taxpayers really They fear that Google tech- other tech giants” for a Freedom of Information open government.” don’t have full informa- nology will be used to make piece of that $10 billion Act does not apply to The ruling was in a 2013 tion about how their drone strikes more accu- business. But according to chambers of commerce, case. DomainsNewMedia. money is spent. rate. What’s wrong with Pentagon officials, the pur- even when acting as a mu- com, a company owned by Schuessler and other that? If Google’s AI technol- pose of JEDI is to “increase nicipality’s marketing or- Skip Hoagland, sought in- Chamber officials should ogy could make it easier for lethality and readiness” of ganization. formation from the Hilton explain the “strong over- our men and women in uni- the military. If it does not The Supreme Court said Head chamber, which re- sight” they claim is pro- form to distinguish combat- want to be in the “business the Hilton Head Island- fused the request claim- vided. ants from civilians, it could of war,” perhaps that con- Bluffton Chamber of ing it was not a public Oversight by whom and help prevent the accidental tract should be off the table Commerce is not a public body subject to the FOIA. of what? killing of innocent men, as well. body and thereby not sub- Interestingly, Circuit Transparency of public women and children. Does Our military strength is ject to the FOIA. That Court Judge Michael Net- funds should mean com- Google not want to help the best guarantee of peace. chamber spent $1.8 mil- tles ruled in favor of Do- plete and timely reports, save civilian lives? Former Google chief execu- lion in A-tax money in fis- mainsNewMedia in Feb- open to any taxpayer, on a If saving lives is not moti- tive Eric Schmidt under- cal year 2017, in the same ruary 2016. The Hilton chamber or any other pri- vation enough, how about stands this. This is why he arrangement that the Head Chamber was al- vate entity’s handling of self-interest? Consider: Tai- chairs the Defense Innova- Myrtle Beach Area Cham- lowed to bypass the Court public money. wan is Google’s largest R & tion Board, advising De- ber of Commerce spent of Appeals and go directly The court’s majority D center in Asia. fense Secretary Jim Mattis $2.6 million. to the S.C. Supreme missed an opportunity to Last September, Google on ways to speed technolog- The 4-1 majority opin- Court. uphold transparency. The announced it is investing ical innovation of the ion, by Associate Justice The MBACC joined the General Assembly should $1.1 billion to buy a division armed forces. During recent John Kittredge, states: Hilton Head Chamber in make state law clear that of Taiwan’s HTC that makes congressional testimony, “While the Chamber tech- hailing the Supreme in reporting on spending its Pixel smartphones, and Schmidt praised Project nically expends public Court ruling and claiming of public money, private in March the company an- Maven and urged “closer funds, we are firmly per- it affirms “strong over- entities are indeed subject nounced an investment in collaboration” with indus- suaded that the General sight” is in place and to the FOIA. Area legisla- Taiwan’s artificial intelli- try in the development of Assembly did not intend A-tax dollars are spent ef- tors should put this on gence research and develop- AI to “ensure American the Chamber to be consid- fectively and so forth. their agenda for the next ment that was called the military supremacy,” warn- ered a public body for Making chambers subject session. largest ever in that nation ing that failure to do so by an international tech “would guarantee a loss of company. superiority on the future Who, exactly, does Google battlefield.” LETTER TO THE EDITOR think prevents mainland Schmidt is a patriot who China from launching a cat- knows that the men and BAKER HELPED SAVE an ideal situation that we were just cut back, it would aclysmic invasion of Tai- women of our armed forces SUMTER RESTAURANT were happy with, nor would help solve the problem a lit- wan? The men and women are not “evil” and that sup- any other business owners tle, but I thought that of the U.S. military. They porting them does not con- As the June Republican with the median making it would be easier said than provide the security um- tradict Google’s core values. primary election for the impossible to enter the res- done. Artie Baker quickly brella in East Asia that al- His old company is moving Sumter County Council Dis- taurant’s gate, unless you got on the job, and thanks lows Google to make these in the opposite direction. trict 2 seat is just around come from the west side or to him, the median was cut investments. Google recently ditched its the corner, I thought of a make a U-turn somewhere back and repainted. The The free riders at Google “Don’t Be Evil” motto. Too story I wanted to share. My down the road. Also, the restaurant was saved, and I don’t seem to understand bad they seem to have re- father, retired Air Force, people who are driving out got major brownie points that their jobs and liveli- placed it with “Don’t Fight has been in the Shaw-Dal- of the restaurant’s other from my father! All of us to hoods are built on the foun- Evil.” zell community since 1974 gate won’t be able to turn include the owner of the dation of peace and security and is the proud owner of a left onto the other lane be- restaurant were very happy provided by the U.S. mili- Follow Marc A. Thiessen on business building located on cause of the median. The and so grateful for what tary. Twitter, @marcthiessen. Peach Orchard Road, S.C. livelihood of any business Artie Baker had done for Today, China is investing 441. would greatly be affected by us. heavily in AI as part of its © 2018, The Washington Post Through the decision of such action. We will be indebted forev- military strategy to under- Writers Group Shaw Air Force Base to re- My father tried to contact er to our County Council- locate their S.C. 441 gate, the Shaw AFB officials and man Artie Baker and his the South Carolina Depart- Highway Department, but tireless effort to help people HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to [email protected], drop it off ment of Transportation in- no help was offered to him. in the District 2 community. at The Sumter Item offi ce, 36 W. Liberty St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box stalled a centerline raised As we really didn’t have Again, we thank Artie 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full name, address and telephone median in front of my fa- anywhere else to turn, I de- Baker from the bottom of ther’s restaurant building, cided to contact our Sumter our heart for his great sup- number (for verifi cation purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut making it so that the en- County Councilman Artie port and help to the people accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/ trance into the restaurant Baker. He decided to meet in the community! opinion/letters_to_editor. was blocked to all east- me on site and quickly de- GARY A. SULLIVAN bound traffic. This was not termined that if the median Columbia A8 | THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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Bartlette St. Selena Page- with clouds sun warm t-storms possible rate for multiple children. Black, M.A. Organizational Apply online at www.rac- Leadership, will speak. It’s 91° 67° 91° / 68° 92° / 72° 92° / 70° 88° / 69° cinc.org time to reserve gala tables Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 15% Chance of rain: 15% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 15% Chance of rain: 35% A “Meet the Candidates Recep- for Dec. 11. If you know a ENE 4-8 mph SE 3-6 mph ESE 4-8 mph S 4-8 mph S 6-12 mph SSE 4-8 mph tion” for candidates in the blind person, contact Debra 5th Congressional District, Canty, chapter president, at Gaff ney House District 64, Sumter (803) 775-5792 or debra. 84/65 County Council District 2 [email protected]. and District 6, sponsored by Spartanburg A Juneteenth celebration will 85/66 the Sumter Branch NAACP be held beginning at 10 a.m. TODAY’S Greenville and League of Women Vot- on Saturday, June 16, at the SOUTH 86/66 ers of Sumter County, will be Mary McLeod Bethune Park, held 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at Florence 1175 Dr. Mary McLeod Bet- CAROLINA Bishopville Central Carolina Technical 91/68 hune Road, Mayesville. Bring 90/68 College, 506 N. Guignard your lawn chairs and um- WEATHER Drive, building 400. brellas. There will be food, Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter The Par 4 Pets Golf Tournament drink, music and more. today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 92/69 91/67 Myrtle will be held Saturday, June 9, The Military Order of the Purple Manning Beach at Crystal Lakes Golf Course. Heart, General George L. Mabry IN THE MOUNTAINS Registration will begin at 8 91/69 85/70 Jr. Chapter 817, will host a Today: Partly sunny and beautiful. Winds a.m. with shotgun start at Aiken cookout from 11 a.m. to 1 east-northeast 4-8 mph. 8:30 a.m. Format is 4-Man 88/65 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, at Friday: Humid with clouds and sun. Winds Captain’s Choice with entry the VA Outpatient Clinic, 407 southeast 4-8 mph. fee of $160 per team ($40 per N. Salem Ave. Members of player). Entry limited to first the chapter will be serving ON THE COAST 20 teams. During registra- all veterans visiting the clin- Charleston tion, Mulligans will be avail- ic on that date. Today: Clouds and sunshine. High 85 to 91. 89/70 able for $5, maximum of two Friday: Sun and clouds; a stray thunder- per person. Call Kathy Staf- In observance of “Homeowner- ford at (803) 469-3906, Teresa ship Month,” a housing and job storm. High 83 to 88. Durden at (803) 917-4710 or fair will be held 11 a.m.-2 Mike Ardis at (803) 775-1902. p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the South Sumter Resource The senior group of the Mayes- Center, 337 Manning Ave. ville Community Center will Find out if you qualify for a LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON hold a fundraiser with raffle home. A drawing contest for SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. 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The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get out in astrology 21-April 19): and explore new possibilities. Be secretive EUGENIA LAST Avoid what’s going on at home or about any work that could label you or lump personal you in with people who do not changes you want to make. The share your beliefs or standards. Use less people know about what you intelligence and leave your options are doing, the easier it will be to complete your mission without open. PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC someone meddling in your affairs. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be Choose intelligence over creative, but don’t go overboard. sentiment. Know your limitations and refuse TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The to let anyone put pressure on you changes you make should be to take part in something risky. thought out before you begin. A Focus on good health and looking mistake can end up costing you your very best. Choose love and your position or your assets. Weigh romance over disruption. the pros and cons before you leverage what you’ve worked so SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): hard to obtain. Live and learn. Don’t let someone who has let you down in the past GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t fold under pressure. Someone will do so again. Question anything try to persuade you to take on the that sounds dubious or that might impossible. Share your concerns jeopardize your relationship with and offer advice, but don’t sign up someone who matters to you. for something you can’t manage. Protect a personal relationship and Choose to go it alone and do your integrity. things your way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You CANCER (June 21-July 22): An may need a change, but before you unusual partnership or connection get started, it’s best to have a you have with someone will budget in place. It’s OK to think big, develop into something you didn’t but don’t let ego or someone else expect. Don’t be afraid to see talk you into taking on something where it leads. What you discover will help you bring about positive you cannot handle. change, which will do you good. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Time LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make is precious and must be designated changes for the right reason. Doing wisely. Don’t disappoint someone something out of spite or to hide you love because something that something you probably shouldn’t sounds like more fun comes along. Rose Allsbrook comments on her photo submission, “The little snake is a baby hognose snake. It was wait- be doing from someone who cares Live up to your promises and make ing at our mailbox for my husband, Stanley Allsbrook.” about you will lead to regret. Think family and domestic situations twice before you make an untimely priorities to avoid discord. choice. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stick to Emotions will be difficult to control. what you know, and do what you HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES OF INTERESTING, EXCITING, BEAUTIFUL OR HISTORICAL PLACES? Would you like to share Avoid getting into a discussion can to maintain balance and to those images with your fellow Sumter Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to [email protected], or mail to Sandra Holbert forge ahead with integrity. Refuse with someone who is never going c/o The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed or typed name of photographer and photo details. Include a to let anyone take advantage of to agree with you. Do your own self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your photo. Amateur photographers only please. Photos of poor reproduction quality may not you or to take credit for your hard thing and pay close attention to publish. With the exception of pictures that are of a timely nature, submitted photos will publish in the order in which they are received. work. Someone will disappoint where you put your possessions or you. how you handle your assets. SECTION B THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PRO BASEBALL HORSE RACING Justify arrives in Season New York for over Triple Crown bid BY BETH HARRIS place is going to be rock- The Associated Press ing. You want to see super- stars." NEW YORK — Kentucky Justify was greeted with Derby and Preakness win- squeals from horses al- ner Justify arrived in New ready in the barn of train- York on Wednesday ahead er John Terranova, who of this weekend's Belmont hosts Baffert's out-of-town Stakes, in which the colt runners. will try to sweep the Triple "He got their attention Crown. somehow. He must give off Justify traveled smooth- something," Baffert said. ly to Belmont Park via a "When he got off the van, flight from Louisville, Ken- he was just dragging me tucky, and a van ride from around there." an airport on Long Island. Baffert was the victim of He was greeted by a a bite on his hand from throng of media recording Justify the other day while every step as he walked walking the horse. into Barn 1, the same "He's a tough horse," the place American Pharoah trainer said. "For about stayed before ending the four seconds, you can love sport's 37-year drought on him, but that's it." with a Triple Crown sweep Justify will step onto Bel- in 2015 and becoming the mont Park's deep, sandy 12th horse to achieve the surface for the first time on feat. Thursday. Baffert had yet "It's just a different vibe," to decide exactly what the said Bob Baffert, who also colt will do the next two trained Pharoah. "It's like days, although it won't be we know it can be done." anything of consequence; Justify will face nine ri- his major training has vals on Saturday in the 1 been completed. ½-mile Belmont, the lon- Justify won the Derby gest and most grueling of and Preakness on sloppy the three-race series. He tracks. brings a 5-0 career record Baffert's 13-year-old son, to the race in which the Bode, already texted his colt is the morning-line fa- race-day forecast to his fa- vorite at 4-5 odds. ther, who read it out loud THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "Now he has to just close off his phone. Bode wants New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery reacts after Minnesota’s Eduardo Escobar hit a the deal," Baffert said. "It's to be a meteorologist. two-run home run during the third inning of an April game in New York. Montgomery will undergo a lot of pressure, too. “Tommy John” surgery to repair damage to his throwing arm, and will miss at least a year. You're in New York. The SEE JUSTIFY, PAGE B2 Yankees’ Montgomery scheduled for Tommy John surgery today; to be out for at least one year

BY DENNIS BRUNSON list the first of May after suf- sidering," Boone said. "We'll [email protected] fering discomfort in his elbow just give him the best support after just one inning of a we can and look forward to Jordan Montgomery's fledg- start. He took time off from him getting back at some ling, yet successful, Major throwing, but had started point." League Baseball career has doing so again. He had been Montgomery was 2-0 with a come to its first major cross- throwing on flat ground but 3.62 earned run average in six road. experienced a setback in his starts this season. He left a Montgomery, the Sumter latest stint last weekend in May 1 start against Houston native who is in his second Baltimore. after one inning because of season as a left-handed start- "He wasn't comfortable, tightness in his elbow. The ing pitcher with the New York shut it down that day and 25-year-old appeared to wince Yankees, will have Tommy then went home to just get and shake his arm after the John surgery performed on checked on again, MRI, and last of his seven pitches in a his left elbow today in New this was the conclusion," Yan- perfect first inning. York. kees manager Aaron Boone Montgomery went 9-7 with The Yankees made the an- told The Associated Press on a 3.88 ERA in 29 starts as a nouncement on Tuesday, thus Tuesday in Toronto. "Obvious- rookie last season. bringing an end to Montgom- ly disappointed for Monty. We The 6-foot-6-inch, 225-pound ery's season. The recovery were hoping that he was on Montgomery won the Yan- time for such a surgery is his way to building back up to kees' fifth starter job coming about one year. be able to pitch for us again out of spring training after Montgomery, the former this year, but obviously not going to camp as a non-roster THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sumter High School, Sumter the case. invitee. He pitched 155⅓ in- Trainer Bob Baffert walks Justify after the Triple Crown hopeful P-15's and South Carolina "I talked to him today and nings, striking out 144 while arrived at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., on Wednesday. The standout, went on the disabled he's in pretty good spirits con- allowing 140 hits and 51 walks. 150th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race is on Saturday.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PRO FOOTBALL Hartsville hands P-15’s 1st league loss

BY EDDIE LITAKER Twitty got Steve Joyner on would retire the side in the Special to The Sumter Item a grounder to third, which third, fourth and sixth in- easily could have been the nings before Chandler Four first-inning errors by inning's third out. Hunter came on to set the Sumter P-15's led to five What followed was a walk Hartsville down in order in unearned runs for Harts- to Alex Miller, an RBI single the seventh. ville, giving Post 53 more from Ashaunti McFarland "I think Daniel Twitty did than enough of an early and three more errors that a good job," said Sumter cushion to hold on for an 8-4 left the P-15's staring at a 5-0 head coach Cur- American Legion baseball deficit before even stepping tis Johnson. "He THE ASSOCIATED PRESS victory on Tuesday at Riley into the batter's box and threw about 35 Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson smiles while listening Park. Twitty's pitch count standing pitches in the to a question from the media during a news conference before The loss, Sumter's first in at 32 pitches. first inning, and practice Wednesday in Philadelphia. League III play, came on the Even with all of that we should have heels of a 4-1 P-15's victory going against Twitty early, been out of the on Monday at Hartsville he somehow made it inning at nine. JOHNSON AP source: 2 Eagles planned and dropped Sumter to 3-2 through six full innings, For him to overall and 3-1 in league hurling 103 pitches while maintain his ve- play. scattering eight hits, includ- locity and his breaking ball WH visit; decisions individual Sumter starting pitcher ing three of the infield vari- throughout the game and Daniel Twitty retired Harts- ety, with two strikeouts and continue throwing strikes ville leadoff batter Dariyan two walks. After two more into the sixth inning, get PHILADELPHIA (AP) — trip to Washington before Pendergrass on a fly ball to Sumter errors contributed through six on the pitch Eagles players and officials the visit was canceled by left field before Keyshawn to two Hartsville runs in count, after throwing 30 to made individual decisions President Donald Trump, McDonald's ground ball the second, Twitty began a 35 in the first, that was a to not go to the White according to players and a caught shortstop Ryan string of eight consecutive good job by him. He compet- House for a scheduled cele- person familiar with the ar- Moore on a bad hop, opening batters reitred before Post ed his tail off." bration of their Super Bowl rangements. the door for Post 53's big in- 53 struck for its final run in title, leaving two players ac- ning. the fifth inning. Twitty SEE P-15’S, PAGE B2 tually planning to make the SEE EAGLES, PAGE B2 B2 | THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SPORTS ITEMS P-15’S FROM PAGE B1

While Twitty was battling on Manning-Santee cruises past Lake City 16-6 the mound trying to keep Sum- ter in the game, the P-15's bats The Manning Santee American Le- ball Camp will hold two sessions at Pal- sium. were coming up short in spots gion baseball team improved to 3-4 on metto Park. The camp is free and will run from 9 that could have made the game the season with a 16-6 victory over The first will be held June 11-14 and a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. Jack Gibson a lot closer. A Ryan Moore tri- Lake City on Monday at the LC field the second will be held June 18-21. The and Betsy Reynolds will run the camp. ple led to a run in the bottom Justin Evans pitched 6 1/3 innings camp, which is open to children ages Emphasis will be on passing, drib- of the first, with Moore coming for Post 68 to get the victory. Evans 7-10, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 bling, shooting and defensive skills. home on a Lathan Todd ground struck out seven batters while allowing a.m. each day. POP WARNER FOOTBALL ball, and Sumter pushed across seven hits and walking six. The fee is $60 for one session and REGISTRATION JUNE 16 two more runs in the second, M-S scored four runs in the first in- $100 if attending both sessions. but an untimely pickoff proved ning and scored two runs in each of A pre-registration will be held on Registration for the YAS Pop Warner to be a rally killer. their final six at-bats. Sunday at 5 p.m. at Palmetto Park. Sumter Spartans Football & Cheer Trent Frye opened the frame Jake Jordan and Luke Stokes both For more information, contact camp tackle program will be held on Satur- with a single up the middle but had two hits for Manning. Stokes had directors Frankie Ward at (803) 720- day, June 16, at Brand University locat- would be forced out at second three runs batted in. 4081, Barry Hatfield at (803) 236-4768 or ed at 4676 Broad Street. on a Joey Pereira grounder to Morgan Morris had a hit and three Robbie Mooneyham at (803) 938-3141. The registration event will also consist short. Daulton Dabbs followed RBI, while Taylor Lee and Tripp BASKETBALL CAMP STARTS MONDAY of a car wash and fish fry fundraiser. with a single to left before RBI Prosser both had a hit and two RBI. For more information, contact Ivan singles from Hunter and Trey DIAMOND PRO CAMP STARTS MONDAY A basketball camp for girls entering Sanders at (803) 468-7429. Yates cut the Post 53 lead to 7-3. grades 5-8 will be held June 11-14 at the With runners at the corners The Diamond Pro Instructional Base- Manning First Baptist Church gymna- From staff reports and leadoff hitter Bobby Crisp at the plate, Hartsville starter Caleb Peach made three throws to first and finally caught Yates N.Y. Yankees 7, Toronto 2 Arizona at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. SCOREBOARD Baltimore 2, N.Y. Mets 1 L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. on the third try for the second Boston 6, Detroit 0 Colorado at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. out. Crisp then popped out to Cleveland 3, Milwaukee 2 Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. TV, RADIO Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 3, 2nd game Miami at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. third, leaving Hunter stranded Texas 7, Oakland 4 TODAY Seattle 7, Houston 1 TODAY at third. 9 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Shot L.A. Angels 1, Kansas City 0 Colorado (Anderson 3-1) at Cincinnati (Mahle 4-6), Todd and Jacob Holladay Clock Masters First Round from Atzenbrugg, Austria 12:35 p.m. (GOLF). WEDNESDAY L.A. Dodgers (Santana 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Taillon 3-4), reached on consecutive singles 9 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Women's Washington 11, Tampa Bay 2 12:35 p.m. with one out in the third, but Singles Semifinal Matches from Paris (TENNIS). Baltimore 1, N.Y. Mets 0 Miami (Hernandez 0-3) at St. Louis (Mikolas 6-1), 1:15 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Women's Cleveland 3, Milwaukee 1 p.m. Frye followed with a grounder Singles Semifinal Matches from Paris (WIS 10, NBC N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Philadelphia (Pivetta 4-4) at Chicago Cubs (Chatwood to the mound that Peach SPORTS NETWORK). Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. 3-4), 2:20 p.m. 12:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. turned into a 1-4-3 inning-end- Dodgers at Pittsburgh or Cincinnati at Colorado (MLB Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. FRIDAY ing double play. NETWORK). Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. 1 p.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Rust-Oleum Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. The fourth turned into an- Championship First Round from Mundelein, Ill. (GOLF). San Francisco at Washington, 7:05 p.m. other wasted opportunity for 2 p.m. — Track and Field: Oslo Bislett Games from Oslo, TODAY N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Norway (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Chicago White Sox (Shields 1-6) at Minnesota (Berrios San Diego at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Sumter as bases loaded with no 3 p.m. — International Soccer: England vs. Costa Rica 6-5), 1:10 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. outs translated to just one run. from Leeds, England (FOX SPORTS 1). Baltimore (Cashner 2-7) at Toronto (Garcia 2-4), 7:07 p.m. Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. 4 p.m. — PGA Golf: FedEx St. Jude Classic First Round Detroit (Boyd 3-4) at Boston (Beeks 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Pereira opened the inning with from Memphis, Tenn. (GOLF). Seattle (Leake 5-3) at Tampa Bay (TBD), 7:10 p.m. a smack down the first-base 4 p.m. — Amateur Diving: FINA Diving World Cup from Houston (Cole 6-1) at Texas (Hamels 3-5), 8:05 p.m. Wuhan, China — Women's 10-Meter Synchronized Kansas City (Hammel 2-5) at Oakland (Montas 2-0), 10:05 line that stayed just fair for a Finals (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). p.m. NBA FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) double and took third on an in- 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Golden State 2, Cleveland 0 WDXY-AM 1240). FRIDAY Thursday, May 31: Golden State 124, Cleveland 114, OT field single by Dabbs. Hunter 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Detroit at Boston Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Sunday, June 3: Golden State 122, Cleveland 103 (ESPN). Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 p.m. would reach on a base on balls Wednesday, June 6: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Track and Field: NCAA Outdoor Cleveland at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Friday, June 8: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. to fill the sacks for Yates, who Championships Day 2 from Eugene, Ore. — Women's N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. x-Monday, June 11: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m. Track Semifinals, Women's 10,000-Meter Final, Hammer Seattle at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. went down on strikes for the x-Thursday, June 14: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. Final, Pole Vault Final, Javelin Final, Long Jump Final, Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. x-Sunday, June 17: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m. first out. After fouling three Shot Put Final and Men's Decathlon Day 2 (ESPN2). L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Playoff Stanley Cup Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. pitches off of his shin, Crisp Finals Match 5 — Washington at Vegas (WIS 10). NATIONAL LEAGUE reached on a fielder's choice 9 p.m. — International Soccer: United States vs. China STANLEY CUP that plated Pereira to make the from Sandy, Utah (FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). East Division (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) 10:30 p.m. — WNBA Basketball: Seattle at Los Angeles Washington 3, Vegas 1 score 7-4. With runners still at (ESPN2). W L Pct GB Monday, May 28: Vegas 6, Washington 4 11 p.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Mixed Washington 35 25 .583 — Wednesday, May 30: Washington 3, Vegas 2 the corners, Peach induced a Doubles Championship Match from Paris (TENNIS). Atlanta 36 26 .581 — Saturday, June 2: Washington 3, Vegas 1 grounder to third from Moore 4:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Shot Philadelphia 32 26 .552 2 Monday, June 4: Washington 6, Vegas 2 Clock Masters Second Round from Atzenbrugg, Austria New York 27 32 .458 7½ Thursday, June 7: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. that would result in the in- (GOLF). Miami 21 39 .350 14 x-Sunday, June 10: Vegas at Washington, 8 p.m. ning's final out. x-Wednesday, June 13: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. Central Division Hartsville added an insur- MLB STANDINGS W L Pct GB ance run in its half of the fifth Milwaukee 37 25 .597 — TRANSACTIONS AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago 33 24 .579 1½ with a McFarland single, Owen St. Louis 32 26 .552 3 WEDNESDAY Taylor double and sacrifice fly East Division Pittsburgh 30 30 .500 6 BASEBALL W L Pct GB Cincinnati 21 40 .344 15½ American League from Peyton Herndon. Boston 42 19 .689 — West Division BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Named Troy Scott vice Sumter's only base runners New York 39 18 .684 1 president of ballpark operations. Tampa Bay 28 32 .467 13½ W L Pct GB HOUSTON ASTROS — Activated OF Josh Reddick from of the final three innings came Toronto 26 34 .433 15½ Arizona 32 28 .533 — the 10-day DL. Optioned INF J.D. Davis to Fresno (PCL). on two bases on balls as the Baltimore 19 41 .317 22½ Colorado 31 29 .517 1 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Placed OF Matt Joyce on the Los Angeles 30 30 .500 2 10-day DL, retroactive to June 3. Selected OF Nick P-15's equaled Hartsville's eight Central Division San Francisco 30 31 .492 2½ Martini from Nashville (PCL). hits but came up short mainly San Diego 29 35 .453 5 SEATTLE MARINERS — Released LHP Marc Rzepczynski. W L Pct GB due to their six miscues in the Cleveland 32 28 .533 — TUESDAY National League Detroit 29 33 .468 4 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Selected the contract of LHP field. Minnesota 26 31 .456 4½ L.A. Dodgers 5, Pittsburgh 0 Caleb Ferguson from Oklahoma City (PCL). Optioned Kansas City 21 40 .344 11½ Washington 4, Tampa Bay 2 RHP Pedro Baez to Oklahoma City. "Offensively, we had some Chicago 19 39 .328 12 Baltimore 2, N.Y. Mets 1 FOOTBALL shots to score some runs and Cleveland 3, Milwaukee 2 National Football League West Division Colorado 9, Cincinnati 6 GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released WR Colby Pearson. we couldn't get a big hit when W L Pct GB Philadelphia 6, Chicago Cubs 1 MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed LB Jerome Baker, TE we needed to," Johnson said. Seattle 38 22 .633 — Miami 7, St. Louis 4 Durham Smythe and RB Kalen Ballage. Houston 37 25 .597 2 Atlanta 14, San Diego 1 NEW YORK JETS — Signed S J.J. Wilcox. Waived LB "Our guys competed, got base Los Angeles 34 28 .548 5 Arizona 3, San Francisco 2 Freddie Bishop. runners on and it was like we Oakland 31 30 .508 7½ WEDNESDAY SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed DB Antone Exum Jr. to Texas 26 37 .413 13½ a one-year contract. just couldn't get the job done Washington 11, Tampa Bay 2 COLLEGE TUESDAY Baltimore 1, N.Y. Mets 0 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE — Named Audra Smith once they got on. Defensively, Minnesota 4, Chicago White Sox 2, 1st game Cleveland 3, Milwaukee 1 women’s basketball coach. we can't make six errors and Washington 4, Tampa Bay 2 San Diego 3, Atlanta 1 SC UPSTATE — Named Tim McLane interim tennis coach. expect to win. That's just a sim- ple fact. Some of those plays are not easy, but they're plays that I expect these guys to in the week. upend history. make, and they expect to make. JUSTIFY FROM PAGE B1 Hofburg, the early 9-2 second choice, "I think it'll get down to which hors- We've just got to play clean at galloped on Wednesday and visited the es have the pedigree and the stamina some point. "Tell dad that we are having half an paddock where he will be saddled on to finish," Lukas said. "You've got to give them inch of rain on Belmont day. Cold race day. Bravazo, the Preakness run- That won't be known until Saturday (Hartsville) credit. They came front pushing through Elmont day of ner-up, also galloped. because none of the horses has ever in here and they were excited race. Showers and thunderstorms Justify and Bravazo are the only run 1½ miles in a race, and likely won't and they played hard and they likely, with isolated downpours at horses that will compete in the Derby, be asked to again in their careers. ran the bases and they made times," Baffert said, chuckling. "That's Preakness and Belmont. Justify's half- "We've seen so many good horses contact and put some pressure my weatherman. He's always right." length victory in the Preakness al- come in here and get beat," Baffert said. on us. We didn't play very well Truth be told, Baffert prefers a dry, lowed Baffert to tie D. Wayne Lukas "Is he good enough? He's good enough, under pressure (tonight) but fast track. with his 14th victory in a Triple but he needs to run his race. He's going there's still a lot of baseball to Some of Justify's rivals have already Crown race, the most by any trainer. to be a target now and you don't know be played, and this game is not tested the track after arriving earlier Now, Bravazo and Lukas will try to what's going to happen." going to define us."

EAGLES with the New England Patriots and "You aren't listening," one sign said. FROM PAGE B1 again decided early to not attend, said Another said that former San Francis- he hopes athletes on championship co 49ers quarterback Colin Kaeper- The person spoke on condition of ment," said Kelce, who became a folk teams in all sports won't have to make nick gave $1 million to charity. Kaepe- anonymity Wednesday because of the hero in Philadelphia for an impas- the decision when Trump's term is up rnick began the wave of kneeling pro- sensitivity of the issues. sioned, profane rally speech he gave for re-election in 2020. tests in the NFL as a way to protest All-Pro center Jason Kelce said play- after a day of antics during the city's "The players didn't create this division racism and police brutality, and is ers filled out forms anonymously indi- Super Bowl parade. (in the country)," Long said. "I'm ex- working through a grievance case cating whether they wanted to go to the The players did not urge a collective tremely proud to be part of this team." against the league after he was not White House, not make the trip or go to decision on what to do as a team, giv- Safety Malcolm Jenkins, an outspo- signed by any team following his run Washington and do something else. ing each player his own option of ken leader for social reforms, held up with San Francisco. "It's a little bit disappointing as a whether to take the trip. handwritten signs on issues important Another sign by Jenkins read: country right now that we're so divid- Defensive end Chris Long, who to him and other players instead of "More than 60 percent of people in ed, I think that's the bigger disappoint- skipped the trip last year when he was verbally answering questions. prison are people of color."

most 20 more years at Cres- other grandchildren; three Percival Road, Columbia. OBITUARIES cent Tools. great-grandchildren; a host of In lieu of flowers, memorial He is survived by his wife of nieces, nephews, other rela- donations may be given to the CHARLES W. KERSHAW SR. mense pride in 52 years, Eulia Mae English tives and friends. American Cancer Society in Charles Wesley Kershaw serving the Kershaw; his sons, Darrell The family is receiving rela- his honor. Sr., 85, died Sunday, June 3, country through Kershaw of Columbia, tives and friends at his home, These services have been 2018, at his home in Wedge- his military ser- Charles Wesley Kershaw Jr. 2140 S.C. 261 South, Wedgefield. entrusted to the management field, following a brief battle vice and particu- of Sumter, Keith (Maxine) Funeral services will be and staff of Williams Funeral with cancer. larly as a ser- Kershaw of Columbia, Elliott held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Born on March 4, 1933, in viceman in the (Franchelle) Kershaw of High Hills Baptist Church, Sumter. Stateburg, he was a son of KERSHAW United States Nashville, Tennessee, and 6750 Meeting House Road, Online memorial messages Lawrence and Melissa Ker- Air Force. He Martin (Quinda) Kershaw of Dalzell. may be sent to the family at shaw. He attended the public would proudly Columbia; one brother, Law- The funeral procession will [email protected]. schools of Sumter County and remind family and friends rence Kershaw II of State- leave at 9:40 a.m. from the com. Visit us on the web at was a graduate of Lincoln that he served 26 years, one burg; a grandson, Quentin, home. www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. High School Class of 1951. He month and one day in the mil- who grew up in the home and Interment will be held at 10 com. then joined the United States itary until retiring in 1977. He was more like the sixth son to a.m. on Monday at Fort Jack- Air Force, where he took im- subsequently worked for al- both Charles and Eulia; 14 son National Cemetery, 4170 SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE B3 THE SUMTER ITEM OBITUARIES THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 | B3

WILBUR EARL KING Charles was the first person the oldest of seven children ELIZABETH M. BEAUFORT Voorhees College, graduating Wilbur Earl King was born in his family to attend college born to the late Lewis and GREELEYVILLE — Eliza- Summa Cum Laude, with a on Aug. 2, 1947, in Manning, a when, at age 16, he enrolled in Phyllis Reese Murray. She was beth Mouzon Beaufort, 96, Bachelor of Arts in history. son of the late Frank Earl Clemson University. He the widow of Luther Holmes. widow of Butler L. Beaufort, She received a Master of So- King and Ophelia DuPree played center- She departed this life at 9:15 died on Wednesday, June 6, cial Work from the University King. He died on field for the a.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 2018, at McLeod Hospice of South Carolina, and later Saturday, June 2, Clemson Tigers Palmetto Health Baptist. House, Florence. obtained her licensed inde- 2018, at Universi- baseball team. Pearl was raised in church She was born on Aug. 8, pendent social worker-clini- ty of Miami Hos- His Clemson all of her life and was a mem- 1921, in Greeleyville, a daugh- cal practice credential. Gloria pital, Miami. years were inter- ber of Wayman Chapel AME ter of the late Louise and Mae had an extensive work histo- Wilbur joined rupted by two Church in Sumter, where she Bell Sabb Mouzon. ry beginning as a substitute Williams Chapel years of military served with the usher's min- The family is receiving teacher before moving to a BROWN KING Christen Church service when he istry. She graduated from St. friends at the home of her career in the field of social and was baptized served in Korea. Michael High School in Sum- daughter, Mae B. Beaufort, work. After retiring from the at an early age. He graduated from Clemson ter. She continued her educa- 264 Pine Tree St., Gree- South Carolina Department He was educated in the Clar- in 1947 with a degree in tion at Girl's College, where leyville. of Social Services, Gloria was endon County school system, agronomy and crop science. she studied nursing atten- These services have been employed by the South Caro- attending Wilson Elementary He received a scholarship to dant by taking evening class- entrusted to Samuels Funeral lina Department of Mental and Manning Training attend Wisconsin University es. She received her diploma Home LLC of Manning. Health. To further her career, School. Wilbur played the po- and received his Ph.D. in in 1946. Gloria spent five years work- sition of linebacker and run- agronomy from Wisconsin in Ms. Murray was adventur- LILLIE MAE CHINA ing at the William J. Bryan ning back for the Manning 1953. Shortly thereafter, he ous, was a hard worker and Lillie Mae China, 82, wife of Dorn Veteran Hospital, Training School Tigers’ foot- took a position as an associate enjoyed cooking. She located Elton China, departed this life where she was employed as a ball team. professor at the University of to the "Big Apple," and it was on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at clinical social worker. In 1964, the family relocat- Illinois in the department of there she met the love of her Sumter Health & Rehab Cen- Throughout her career, Glo- ed to Miami and settled in the agronomy. life, Luther Holmes. ter. ria was a committed and ex- Richmond Heights communi- Charlie married Rosemary Pearl and her three children She was born on May 11, ceptional worker. Gloria al- ty. Wilbur attended Mays Se- Pursel of Champaign, Illinois, joined Greater Abyssinian 1936, in Lee County, a daugh- ways made her career a pri- nior High School and gradu- on Aug. 10, 1957. Charlie Baptist Church in Newark, ter of the late Holly and Anna ority in her life. Always giv- ated in 1966. He was drafted worked his entire career in the New Jersey, where she was Wilson Montgomery. ing more than 100 percent in in 1968 and chose the Marine Department of Agronomy at U baptized and held many posi- The family will receive everything she did even if it Corps for his military experi- of I. He eventually became the tions in the church. Later, she friends from 5 to 8 p.m. daily meant working long hours ence. He graduated from department head, but was best joined First Baptist Church of at the home of her daughter, and commuting from one city basic training at Parris Is- known for his work in breed- Crown Heights in Brooklyn, 2911 U.S. 76 West, Lynchburg, to another after a long day of land on July 18, 1968, and ing oat varieties. At one time, New York, in 1975. Her tenure SC 29080. work. Gloria was also an avid began his tour of duty in more than one-half of the oats there caused her to have a Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. reader and a person who en- Vietnam in October 1968. Wil- grown in the world were vari- deeper love for God. She be- Main St., Sumter, is in charge joyed politics as well as par- bur was injured on April 13, eties he developed. came more involved in church of arrangements. ticipating in political cam- 1969. He was awarded the Charlie retired from U of I as she was the president of paigning. She was an active Bronze Star Medal for acts of in 1993 but continued to work the South Carolina Ministry RUTH A. YOUNG member of the Sumter valor and meritorious service in oat breeding as a consul- and a member of the mission- Ruth Adger Young, 86, Branch NAACP. in combat and the distin- tant for Quaker Oats. In re- ary board in addition to the widow of Clarence Young, Gloria’s generosity extend- guished Purple Heart for tirement, Charlie enjoyed pastor's aid club and the gos- died on Wednesday, June 6, ed beyond the workplace to combat injury. playing golf and working as a pel choir. 2018, at her home. her family and friends. She This Vietnam veteran went ranger at the Orange and After the illness of her fa- Born on Aug. 21, 1931, in was diligent in caring for her on to attend Florida Memorial Blue golf courses at Savoy. ther and stepmother, she Clarendon County, she was a grandmother and mother University and engaged in Charlie was the proud owner moved to Sumter and took daughter of James H. and until they left to be with the several business ventures of three holes-in-one in his care of them, until their Cara Bostic Adger. Lord. After her mother’s which included a trucking lifetime. Charlie also loved to deaths. She joined Jehovah The family will receive rela- death, she became the matri- company, lawn maintenance cheer for the Illini and the Missionary Baptist Church in tives and friends at the home, arch of the family and took and landscaping services, con- Cubs and he saw the Cubs 1986, serving with the mis- 3021 Prosser Ave. her role very seriously. She venience store management, a win the World Series in 2016. sionary ministry, fellowship Funeral arrangements are kept a close and watchful eye night club and security ser- Charlie was also a lifetime choir and the pastor's support incomplete and will be an- over everyone that encoun- vices. member of Elks Lodge 2497 in ministry. Pearl was a true nounced by Williams Funeral tered her but taking special Wilbur married Linda Savoy, Illinois. Christian, a child of God, a Home Inc. care to ensure her baby broth- Briggs on Jan. 31, 1999, and Charlie was a longtime devoted and loyal mother, er, her nieces and grandnieces they resided in Pinewood for member of First United Meth- grandmother, and a true ROMAN S. ADAMS were okay. In doing so, she did many years. odist Church of Urbana and friend to all she encountered. Roman Santos Adams, 5, not hesitate to redirect when He was always willing to served there in many ways. Anyone that met or knew her was born on Jan. 11, 2013, in necessary. She was giving but assist others. He consistently Charlie loved his family and took her as their mother. She Austell, Georgia, a son of stern and didn’t mind show- assisted with the Contractors was a dedicated husband and was Mother Holmes to some Georgette Singleton Adams ing tough love when needed. Resource Center’s Annual father. and the majority affectionate- and Carlos Adams. He depart- She always stressed the im- Turkey Drive, which fed thou- He is survived by his daugh- ly called her "mommy" and ed this life on Friday, June 1, portance of family and taking sands of families during the ters, Sherry Porter (Gary) of her grandsons called her 2018, in Marietta, Georgia. care of one another. We al- Thanksgiving holidays. This Camargo, Illinois, and Christy "chicken bone." She encour- Roman was the grandson of ways loved coming together caring spirit prompted him in Ellis (Brent) of Spring Arbor; aged others to pray and put it Earl (Mary) Singleton of Sum- on Sundays and holidays at 2011 to become a charter and his son, Kevin Brown all in God's hands and leave it ter and Dorothy Adams of her house for those big family member of the Elks Lodge, (Carol) of Hickory, North Car- there. When you were hungry, Wichita, Kansas. dinners. South Dade Lodge 2870. olina. He was the proud grand- she always cooked a large se- He was preceded in death Gloria leaves to cherish Wilbur’s military service parent of eight, including Tim lection of food to feed many. by his brother, Aston Steele precious memories: two and life experiences earned Porter (Nicole), Michelle Prim- She took care of her family, Adams; and grandfather, brothers, Walter Johnson him entrance into the Official mer (Jeff), Chad Porter (Me- friends and whoever was sick Richard Adams. and Larry Holman of Sum- Congressional Record and to linda), Ryan Brown (Lauren), and unable to get around. She Services will be held on Sat- ter; two nieces, Casandra be permanently placed in the Amy Brown, Charlie, Lainey took many to doctor's appoint- urday at Greater Grace Tem- Hales and Yakina Pringle- Library of Congress, which and Joey Ellis. He was also ments, the hospital and any- ple COGIC in Smyrna, Geor- Porcher; three aunts, Mary was facilitated by Congress- blessed with great-grandchil- thing else they may need. gia, with Superintendent McLaughin, Ora Lee John- woman Frederica S. Wilson, dren, including Blake, Brady, Pearl will be greatly missed Christopher Walker officiat- son and Hannah Mae John- United States House of Repre- Ramsey, Aiden, Dallas and but never forgotten in the ing. son; six grandnieces, sentatives, 24th District, State Cadon. Also surviving Charlie hearts of her family and Hanley-Shelton Funeral Di- Jazzmine McLaughlin-Hales, of Florida. are his brother, Melvin Brown friends. rectors of Marietta is in Justice Hales, Yazzmin Wilbur leaves to cherish his of Sumter; and sister, Anne She leaves to cherish pre- charge of arrangements. Porcher, Jordan Pringle, memory: wife, Linda Briggs Partin of Charleston. cious memory: her three chil- Courtesy announcement of Jayda Williams and Jaylin King; children, Tangela King Charlie was preceded by a dren, Jesse Sherman (Susan) Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Williams; a grandnephew, Gunn of Chicago, Katrina brother, Eugene C. Brown Jr. Peterson of Sayreville, New Main St., Sumter. Ki’Andre Porcher; two great- King Davis of Austin, Texas, Visitation will be held from Jersey, Mildred Reed of Sum- grandnephews, Kayden Trentin Thames, Chris 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at ter and Melvin Marion (Hope) GLORIA ANN MCLAUGHLIN Hales, whom Gloria raised Thames and Wilbur Earl Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Reed of Blythewood; two sur- Gloria Ann "Sugar" until she could no longer Thames, both of Manning, Regency Drive West, Savoy, viving siblings, Bernice E. McLaughlin departed this care for him, and Willie and Jeffrey Brown of Miami; with a service at 1 p.m. David and Irvin Lee (Fran- earthly life on Sunday, June 3, Green; a great-grandniece, stepson, Edward (Wanda) In lieu of flowers, please cine) Murray; two grandsons, 2018, in Sumter. Ly’Ric Pringle; and three sis- Dawns of Newport News, Vir- make donations to First Unit- Melvin Jevon Reed and Jor- She was born on Oct. 31, ter-friends Mary "Ann" Bur- ginia; godchildren, Shawn ed Methodist Church in Urba- dan Wilder Reed; and a host 1952, in Sumter County. She ton, Josephine Jupiter and McFadden of Manning, Ra- na or Spring Arbor University of nieces, nephews, cousins was the only daughter of the Carol Singletary; and a host heem Briggs of Columbia and in Spring Arbor. and friends. late Walter "Buster" Johnson of cousins and friends. Brittany Briggs of Pinewood; Condolences may be offered She was preceded in death and Martha McLaughlin John- The family is receiving rela- siblings, Juliet King, Elsie at www.morganmemorial- by her siblings, Richard, Wil- son. Gloria was a faithful ser- tives and friends at the home, King Hamler and Paul (Shir- home.com. lie, Winter, and Phyllis Mur- vant for the Lord. She began 52 Carrol Drive, Sumter. ley) Severance of Miami; ray. her walk of faith at a young Funeral services will be aunts, Lou Ann Keels and LEROY WILDER Ms. Pearl will be placed in age when she joined Mt. Olive held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Clara (James) McCants of Leroy Wilder, 77, died on the church at 10 a.m. for view- AME Church in Woodrow. She First Baptist Missionary Miami; aunt-in-law, Mary June 4, 2018, at McLeod Hos- ing until the hour of service. later joined First Baptist Mis- Church, 219 S. Washington Edith Dupree of Atlanta; pice House in Florence. Public viewing will be held sionary Church in Sumter, St., Sumter, with the Rev. uncle, Willie (Barbara) Du- Born on June 4, 1941, in from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's where she remained dedicated George P. Windley Jr., pastor, pree of Miami; mother-in- Clarendon County, he was a Mortuary. and worked faithfully. At First eulogist. law, Camillia Briggs of Pine- son of the late Richard and Funeral service will be held Baptist Church, Gloria was The remains will be placed wood; sisters-in-law, Beverly Hattie Bell Mack Wilder. at 11 a.m. on Friday at Jeho- President of the women’s mis- in the church at 10 a.m. Briggs (Elijah) and Afelia Funeral arrangements are vah Missionary Baptist sionary organization and was The funeral procession will Briggs of Pinewood and incomplete at this time and Church, Sumter, with Pastor an active member of the out- leave at 10:20 a.m. from the Georgia Mae Briggs of Hart- will be announced by Sum- Marion Newton officiating. reach ministry. She taught home. ford, Connecticut; brother-in- merton Funeral Home LLC. Interment will follow at Hill- adult Sunday school classes Burial will be at Colclough law, Kenneth Briggs of Pine- side Memorial Park. and traveled with the church Cemetery, Dubose Siding wood; special friend, Stepha- ROBERT BRADLEY The family will be receiv- choir to many programs. Glo- Road, Sumter. nie Norton of Miami; and a BISHOPVILLE — Robert ing friends at the home, 1890 ria led the new members class- These services have been host of sorrowing grandchil- "Bob" Bradley, husband of N. St. Paul Church Road, es and was a part of the hospi- entrusted to the management dren, great-grandchildren, Lottie Mae Bradley, entered Sumter. tality team. She was the finan- and staff of Williams Funeral nieces, nephews, cousins and eternal rest on June 4, 2018, at Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. cial secretary of the Wateree Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., friends. Palmetto Health Richland Main St., Sumter, is in charge Baptist Association L.D. Wom- Sumter. Funeral services for Mr. Heart Hospital, Columbia. of arrangements. en’s Auxiliary and was on the Online memorial messages King will be held at 11 a.m. on The family is receiving rela- Online memorials may be steering committee of the B.G. may be sent to the family at Friday at William Chapel tives and friends at 415 Gum sent to the family at jobsmor- Sanders Fellowship Day. [email protected]. Christian Church, 1072 Forest St., Bishopville. [email protected] or visit us on Gloria was an honor gradu- com. Trial, Manning, with the Rev. Visitation will be held from the web at www.jobsmortuary. ate of Sumter High School. Visit us on the web at www. Emanuel Evans, pastor, offici- 2 until 6 p.m. today at the fu- net. She then matriculated from williamsfuneralhomeinc.com. ating. Burial will follow at the neral home. churchyard cemetery. Funeral service will be held These services have been at noon on Friday at New Zion entrusted to Samuels Funeral African Methodist Episcopal Look no further than your local Home LLC, Manning. Church, Bishopville, with the newspaper for pastor, the Rev. Archie S. Te- CHARLES M. BROWN money Sr. officiating. Inter- URBANA, Ill. — Charles M. ment will follow at New Zion The right advertising Brown, age 90, of Urbana, Memorial Garden. passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Wilson Funeral Home, 403 June 1, 2018, in Spring Arbor, S. Main St., Bishopville, is in opportunity! Michigan. charge of arrangements. Charlie was born on Oct. 16, Call (803) 774-1200 1927, in Oswego, a son of Eu- PEARL MURRAY HOLMES gene and Marie Brown. Pearl Murray Holmes was and get started today. B4 | THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH sical “The Wizard of Oz” (8 Any time “To Tell the Truth” p.m., TCM) became a televi- (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) airs sion favorite back when most in prime time is a good excuse people still had black and to check out something new. white sets. “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” (8 p.m. and 9:03 p.m., Freeform, TV-14) has two good-looking SERIES NOTES stars and a built-in comic Sheldon’s secret is revealed book audience. Unfortunately, on “The Big Bang Theory” (8 the pilot episode takes forever p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * Steve to explain the characters’ ori- Harvey hosts “Celebrity Family gin stories, something every Feud” (8 p.m. ABC, r, TV-PG) * reader and fan already Missouri returns on “Super- knows. natural” (8 p.m., CW, r, TV-14) It also suffers from a com- * Latchkey kids on “Young mon comic book ailment: the Sheldon” (8:30 p.m., CBS, r, need to compensate for the ju- TV-PG) *Aisle be seeing you venile nature of the genre on “Mom” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV- with an impossibly bleak 14) * Celebrities play “The tone. $100,000 Pyramid” (9 p.m., While set in New Orleans, ABC, r, TV-14) * Anissa comes neither main character af- into her powers on “Black fects a local accent. We first Lightning” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV- meet Tandy and Tyrone as 14) * A message from the fu- young children, where fate (a ture on “Life in Pieces” (9:30 head-on collision and a police p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG). shooting) plunges them into a large lake in the proximity of an exploding offshore rig. As LATE NIGHT with Spider-Man, or even the FREEFORM / ALFONSO BRESCIANI Regina King is booked on Powerpuff Girls, there’s Olivia Holt stars as Tandy and Aubrey Joseph as Tyrone in “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger,” premering at 8 p.m. “The Daily Show With Trevor something in that blast that today on Freeform. Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Cen- endows them with superpow- tral) * Kate Mara and Sam ers. Silverstone (“Clueless”) with with the feminist revolution taking over “Nashville” from Richardson appear on “Conan” Fast-forward a decade or so, 1970s decor and fashion. It’s of the 1970s. ABC with considerable fan- (11 p.m., TBS) * Nick Offer- and Tandy (Olivia Holt) has apparently based on the child- Unfortunately, “American fare, CMT has gotten out of man, Niecy Nash and Lykke become a sullen teen, a grifter hood of Kyle Richards (“The Woman” is all about clothes the scripted show business. Li are booked on “The Late and a thief. She meets, or be- Real Housewives of Beverly and interior decoration. It Show With Stephen Colbert” comes reacquainted with, Ty- Hills”). How fascinating! can’t even rustle up a decent (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fal- rone (Aubrey Joseph) after Bonnie (Silverstone) is first ‘70s soundtrack. Many of the TONIGHT’S OTHER lon welcomes Adam Sandler, stealing his wallet. This less- seen drinking poolside at her songs featured in the pilot are HIGHLIGHTS Chris Rock, Sting and Shaggy than-charming encounter is Beverly Hills mansion, along from the 1960s. • The Vegas Golden Knights on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 overshadowed by the bright with the diet-obsessed Kath- Silverstone looks good in host the Washington Capitals p.m., NBC, r) * Keri Russell, blast that occurs when they leen (Mena Suvari) and Diana some of her outfits, but that in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Pamela Adlon and Maddie touch. Now that’s chemistry. (Jennifer Bartels), a frustrat- doesn’t make Bonnie interest- Cup Final (8 p.m. NBC). Poppe appear on “Jimmy Kim- It takes a solid hour for Ty- ed “career girl.” ing. She graduates from • “The Four: Battle for Star- mel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * rone and Tandy to become Not unlike “Cloak and Dag- spoiled to helpless and then dom” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14) re- Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Cloak and Dagger, respective- ger,” it takes the entire pilot moves on to shrill. “American turns. Liz Garbus and Steven Wolf ly. And by then you’ve al- to set up the story, something Woman” can’t bring back the • Hondo is given his new as- visit “Late Night With Seth Mey- ready discovered that Tandy “The Nanny” did with its ‘70s, but it makes 22 minutes signment on “S.W.A.T.” (10 ers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r) * San- is more than a pretty face. theme song. seem like a decade. p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). dra Bullock, Sarah Paulson, She’s pretty loathsome. Bonnie quickly learns that • Avery has to face a skepti- Awkwafina and Shawn • Some of the worst come- her husband is a cheater and cal media to explain Juliette’s Mendes appear on “The Late dies are based on “true sto- a fraud and that their wealthy extended absence, as “Nash- CULT CHOICE Late Show With James Corden” ries.” The period series lifestyle will soon vanish. ville” (9 p.m., CMT, TV-PG) re- Featuring the Emerald City, (12:35 a.m., CBS). “American Woman” (10 p.m., Bonnie’s need to learn to turns for the second half of ruby slippers, a Horse of a Paramount, TV-14) isn’t just work, assert herself and live its sixth and final season. The Different Color and the Yel- Copyright 2018 an excuse to surround Alicia without servants coincides finale will air July 26. 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Garage, Yard & Summons & Summons & Estate Sales LEGAL Notice Notice 672 Mattison Ave. Sat. 7 am - 12 RENTALS NOTICES Sumter County Registry (hereinafter, ANNOUNCEMENTS "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the Kelley Woody, Esquire has noon. Clothes, furniture, sporting consented to said appointment. goods, other misc. items. Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment In Memory Unfurnished Summons & and/or corporate merger. FURTHER upon reading the filed Yard/Estate Sale: June 9th 8-? at Apartments Notice Petition for Appointment of Kelley 44 Briarwood. Lots of golf clubs, The premises covered and affected Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any putters, drivers, ect.. Washer, dryer, unknown Defendants who may be in SUMMONS by the said Mortgage and by the dresser, chest, table/chairs, and Senior Living foreclosure thereof were, at the time the Military Service of the United much more. Apartments AND NOTICES of the making thereof and at the time States of America, and may be, as for those 62+ (Non-Jury) of the filing of this notice, more such, entitled to the benefits of the SUPER YARD SALE FORECLOSURE particularly described in the said Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, (Rent based on income) and any amendments thereto, and it Sumter United Ministries Fri Shiloh-Randolph Manor OF REAL ESTATE Mortgage and are more commonly MORTGAGE described as: appearing that Kelley Woody, & Sat June 1 & 2 8 &9 from 125 W. Bartlette. Esquire has consented to act for and 7-3 "HUGE BAG SALE" & 775-0575 represent said Defendants, it is "LOTS OF JEWLERY" IN THE COURT ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL, OR Studio/1 Bedroom LOT OF LAND IN CONCORD Liberty & Artillery OF COMMON PLEAS ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. apartments available C/A NO.: TOWNSHIP, SUMTER COUNTY, EHO SOUTH CAROLINA ABOUT 800 Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone Yard Sale: June 8th 5pm-8pm & 2018-CP-43-00779 FEET WEST OF THE RADICAL (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is ROAD, AND FRONTING ON THE appointed Guardian ad Litem on June 9th 7am-12pm at 2061 Char- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA behalf of all unknown minors and all leston Ave. HUNTINGTON PLACE LAWRENCE PUBLIC ROAD; COUNTY OF SUMTER CONTAINING ONE ACRE AND unknown persons who may be under APARTMENTS a disability, all of whom may have or Estate Sale: 1220 Gulledge Cir. Fri. BEING MORE FULLY SHOWN ON RENTS FROM $650 PER MO. U.S. Bank National Association, as A PLAT OF H. S. WILLSON, RLS claim to have some interest or claim & Sat. 8-1 Follow signs. Kitchenware, indenture trustee, for the CIM Trust DATED JANUARY 24, 1962. to the real property commonly hard back & soft back books, and LEASING OFFICE LOCATED AT 2016-2, Mortgage-Backed Notes, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF known as 1800 Race Track Road, lots more. ASHTON MILL Series 2016-2, THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR Sumter, SC 29153; that he is APARTMENT HOMES Plaintiff, SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK empowered and directed to appear Big Yard Sale: Sat. June 9th 8-12 at v. Z-18 AT PAGE 95, MEASURING AND on behalf of and represent said 595 ASHTON MILL DRIVE Gene Allen Weaver; Any heirs-at-law Defendants, unless said Defendants, 540 Benton Crt. Baby/kid shoes, 803-773-3600 BEING BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: toys, equipment, clothing, books, or devisees of Dorothy M. Weaver, ON THE NORTH BY LANDS OF D. or someone on their behalf, shall deceased, their heirs, Personal within thirty (30) days after service teacher stuff, books and much much F. MIXON AND MEASURING In Loving Memory of OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 9-5 Representatives, Administrators, of a copy hereof as directed, procure more. Good prices. Something for THEREON 262.1 FEET, ON THE Lester J. Gravermoen Successors and Assigns, and all EAST BY OTHER LANDS OF D. F, the appointment of Guardian or everyone! other persons or entities entitled to Guardians ad Litem for said April 12, 1940 - June 7, 2011 3BR/1BA new paint, new floors MIXON AND MEASURED claim through them; all unknown THEREON 168.2 FEET; ON THE Defendants. We are sending a dove to Heaven, For Sale $600mo+Dep. Contact Terry persons or entities with any right, with a parcel on its wings. So be SOUTH BY OTHER LANDS OF D. F, or Trade 803-458-8333 or 803-494-4046 and title, estate, interest in or lien upon MIXON AND MEASURING AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED careful when you open it, its full of Tina 803-840-4968 the real estate described in the THEREON 262.1 FEET, AND ON that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, beautiful things. Inside are a million complaint herein; also any persons Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen THE WEST BY THE SAID kisses, wrapped in a million hugs. To who may be in the military service of LAWRENCE PUBLIC ROAD AND 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Cemetery $4000 for all 4 OBO Call Unfurnished say how much we miss you and to Homes the United States of America, being a MEASURING THEREON 168.2 Attorney for any unknown send you all our love. We hold you 803-775-4045 class designated as Richard Roe; and FEET, BE OF SAID Defendants who are, or may be, in any unknown minors, incompetent MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE the Military Service of the United close within our hearts and there you New & used Heat pumps & A/C. or imprisoned person, or persons States of America and as such are will remain, to walk with us **Summer Special** OR LESS. THIS PROPERTY IS Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 Qualified Applicants get half off under a disability being a class KNOWN AS 1800 RACE TRACK entitled to the benefits of the throughout our lives until we meet designated as John Doe; HSBC Bank Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka or 843-992-2364 deposit until June 15!! ROAD, SUMTER, SOUTH again. Nevada, N.A., CAROLINA. Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Deeply missed and loved by all of 121 Brent St. Defendant(s). of 1940, and any amendments 2bd/1ba $425.00 us. Meet you at God's house. This being the same property thereto, to represent and protect the Peggy, Les, Debbie, David, 4270 Hickory Rd TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE conveyed to Dorothy M. Weaver by interest of said Defendants, NAMED: Dakota, Cara, Brenda 3bd/2ba $550.00 deed of the Estate of Franklin D. EMPLOYMENT 4266 Hickory Rd. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Weaver dated June 29, 2006 and AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED 2bd/1ba $375.00 and required to appear and defend recorded June 30, 2006 in Book 1034 That a copy of this Order shall be by answering the Complaint in this forth with served upon said Come fill out your applications at 294 at Page 1330 in the records for action, a copy of which is hereby Sumter County, South Carolina. Defendants by publication in The BUSINESS Help Wanted Bultman Dr. or call 8203-938-5524. served upon you, and to serve a copy Item, a newspaper of general Full-Time of your Answer on the subscribers at TMS No. 265-00-04-004 circulation published in the County SERVICES 12 Burgess, 3 Br, 1 Ba, CHA, $545 their offices at 3800 Fernandina of Sumter, State of South Carolina, Truck Driver Needed! Home every mo. Sec. Dep. 803-983-5691 or Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, once a week for three (3) consecutive within thirty (30) days after the Property Address: night. $1500-$2000 wkly with $1000 803-305-1581. weeks, together with the Summons Home service hereof, exclusive of the day 1800 Race Track Road, and Notice of Filing of Complaint in Improvements sign on bonus. 1 yr of experience Mobile Home of such service; except that the Sumter, SC 29153 the above entitled action. and CDL is required. Call or text Rentals United States of America, if named, 704-968-7319. shall have sixty (60) days to answer Brock & Scott, PLLC H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel NOTICE OF after the service hereof, exclusive of FILING COMPLAINT 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 paint roofs gutters drywall blown Ashley Furniture HomeStore of 2BR 1BA SW located off 521 South. the day of such service; and if you Columbia, SC 29210 ceilings ect. 773-9904 Sumter is searching highly motiva- $400 Rent & Deposit. Call fail to do so, judgment by default will TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Phone 844-856-6646 ted individuals to join our Sales 803-464-5757 be rendered against you for the NAMED: Fax 803-454-3451 Legal Service team. Must be goal-oriented and relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Attorneys for Plaintiff that the original Complaint, Cover have exceptional interpersonal skills; TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN basic computer skills, financing Office Rentals Sheet for Civil Actions and Attorney Timothy L. Griffith YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO Certificate of Exemption from ADR knowledge, and a passion for 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN in the above entitled action was filed building strong client relationships. Office space for rent. Available YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Ashley Furniture Industries is the now, 2 private offices, shared WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) Sumter County on April 30, 2018. A #1 selling brand of furniture in conference room. Guignard/Bultman RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS Notice of Foreclosure Intervention Roofing the World. Join our team today. area. 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In Part-Time Miscellaneous the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the EARS 10th day after service hereof, or as MERCHANDISE Exp. Trailer switcher needed in soon thereafter as counsel may be Sumter to move trailers in yard. Do heard, for an Order enforcing the Questions? washouts & minor repairs. Thurs., assignment of rents, if any, and Comments? Fri. & Sun. 7 am - 5 pm. Must have 2 compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly Want to Buy yrs exp. CDL & clean driving record. to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be Story Ideas? 803-938-2708 M-F 9am-3pm lv msg based upon the original Note and Will buy furniture by piece or with experience. Mortgage herein and the Complaint Let us know attached hereto. bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, Trucking how we’re doing. 4 wheelers, or almost anything of Opportunities value. 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Auction will be held every by Dorothy M. Weaver to Beneficial Auto Electric Co. South Carolina, Inc. dated March 29, www.theitem.com Fri. & Sat. starting at 7pm. 102 Blvd Rd. 803-773-4381 2007 and recorded on April 5, 2007 in Alton Meeler SCAL#4571 Book 1072 at Page 001338, in the

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Lakeside Market Public Hearing 2100 Wedgefield Rd Proposed FY 2018/2019 Budget Boiled peanuts & Watermelons Pursuant to Section 6-1-80 of the S.C. Code of Laws, public notice is hereby given that the Council for the City of Bishopville will hold Garage, Yard & a public hearing on the municipal budget for the 2018/2019 fi scal year on June Estate Sales 26, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the Colclough Memorial Building at 111 East Council

Multi Fam. Yard Sale 2480 Ed- Street. munds Dr. Sat 7-? Baby items, washer/dryer & more Gigantic Yard Sale & Community Event at John's Hand Car Wash 1694 Peach Orchard Rd. Sat. Current Projected Percentage Current June 16th. Venders welcome call Fiscal year Revenue Change in Fiscal Year before date of event. Arts & crafts. CONTRACTOR For information call 803-316-5919 Revenue: 2018/2019: Revenue: Millage: Indoor Carport Sale: Sat. 8-1 at WANTED! 958 Westfield Court. Large variety of $5,206,425 $5,221,446 1% 132 mills items! Rain or shine! Hwy 261 Current Projected Percentage Estimated & Horatio areas Fiscal Year Expenditures Change in Millage for If you have good dependable transportation Expenditures: 2018/2019: Expenditures: 2018/2019: and a phone in your home and a desire to supplement your income, $5,206,425 $5,221,446 1% 132 mills

CALL REDA HOLIDAY at 774-1257 Estimated millage equals $132 per $1,000 of Assessed Property Value. come in and apply at Estimated value of 1 mill is approximately $6,500 In order to discharge its fi duciary responsibilities, the City Council has found the 36 W. Liberty Street current millage remains the same.