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FOOD This Easter, dress up the humble egg Baked and deviled versions SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 C4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 $1.00 will delight holiday guests Urban F r pet’s s ke schools tougher targets Experts say older security measures can be effective BY COREY WILLIAMS The Associated Press

DETROIT — Alondra Alvarez lives about five minutes from her high school on De- troit’s southwest side, but she drives there instead of walking because her mother fears for her safety. Once the 18-year-old enters the building, her surroundings take on a more secure feel almost immediately as she passes through a bank of closely monitored metal detectors. “My mom has never been comfortable with me walking to school. My mom is real- ly scared of street thugs,” said Alvarez, who attends Western International. PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM As schools across the U.S. look for ways Dylan, an adoptable dog at Sumter’s SPCA, takes a drink on Tuesday afternoon. As the weather warms up, make sure your to impose tougher security measures after pets have plenty of fresh water available, and keep harmful holiday foods such as chocolate out of their reach. last month’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead, they don’t Tips to keep our animals safe from springtime hazards SEE SECURITY, PAGE A8 BY KAYLA ROBINS Keep puppies [email protected] away from in- door cleaners, f dogs — and cats and birds and if cleaners are applied to and guinea pigs — are our flooring, make I sure they’re dry best friends, a nonprofit in before the dog Sumter County is asking you to walks on the treat them like one. floor. Our furry, feathery and feline friends need help in avoiding the springtime blues and getting into THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the wrong plant, house cleaner or Alondra Alvarez, a student at Western Interna- insecticide, reactions to which can tional High School, goes through a metal detec- range from minor to life-threaten- tor March 8 in Detroit while her backpack is ing, according to Shannan Dault, springtime pollen, just like humans. being right around the corner, Dault checked as she enters the school. with Sumter SPCA Humane Organi- While most allergies are not se- said. zation. vere or dangerous, Dault said, medi- “They need to eat an excessive Dault, who manages the nonprof- cation prescribed by a vet can get amount of it, but it’s still not good it’s website, social media, adoptions, rid of them. Allergies can spread, for them,” she said. “And there’s a PetFinder account and other duties, too, among pets. lot of foods [they can’t eat].” said each season comes with its own PLANTS CAN BE BAD FOR PETS TRUST YOUR PET-SITTER Community do’s and don’ts when it comes to DURING SPRING BREAK pets interacting with Some can even be deadly. Make humans and nature sure you know what they should Whether you’re boarding a pet or and that she sees a avoid and don’t plant them in your leaving it with a friend, make sure session No. 2 lot of animals yard, Dault said, especially if you you trust the carer as you would come into the have a dog that likes to chew on with your child. building after things and explore outside. “Do a background check … If LEARN MORE negative conse- FERTILIZERS, INSECT SPRAY you’re boarding them in a facility, quences of both. always ask to see the facility,” Dault more orderly For more info on AND CLEANERS ARE NO-NO’S pet care tips and “The first said. “If you ask and they say ‘we services, visit www. thing you want It can be cute and social media don’t do that,’ don’t board there.” Meeting guidelines set early sumterscspca.com. to do if something share-worthy when dogs roll around NOT ALL ANIMALS PLAY NICE happens is contact in a messy pile of mud or grass, but for discussing school closings your vet immedi- fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, Dault said spring is a dangerous ately,” she said. “Es- lawn growth care and other chemi- time for dogs and cats when snakes BY BRUCE MILLS pecially if it’s something cals should not come in contact with start to come out. [email protected] really serious like a snake bite … animals. “We’ve had several people come in They’ll tell you what to start with Dault said dogs and other pets and adopt a dog because the dog was With discussion ground rules set in place before you even make it to the vet. should be kept off grass until the bitten by a rattlesnake, and it killed at the outset of the meeting, Sumter School There’s certain things you can take spray is dry, and don’t let them roll them,” she said. “If you live in a District’s second “community conversation to sort of, you know, vomit it up or around in fertilizer. rural area, be very wary of the sur- session” on a school consolidation proposal whatever you need them to do.” The same goes for indoor cleaning roundings of your pet.” had less outbursts, was more orderly and Dault said if something serious supplies. Make sure any floor clean- ’Possums can be feisty and mean generally went off more smoothly Monday happens after normal business ers are dry before they can walk on to curious dogs and cats, she said. night. hours to take the animal to an emer- them. Bee stings can look scary and be The purpose of the sessions — which run gency veterinarian in Columbia — “If you’ve got a puppy, it’s like a painful and uncomfortable for dogs, through this weekend — is to gather com- the closest late-night facility loca- kid eating those Tide pods,” she but unless they get stung multiple munity feedback on Interim Superinten- tion. Calling before you leave or on said. times, bringing them in to the vet for dent Debbie Hamm’s draft proposal to close your way is vital. JUST BECAUSE WE CAN EAT IT medicine will make the effects go three low-enrollment schools in the district “They’re going to know what to DOESN’T MEAN THEY CAN away without a deadly fright. and move those students into nearby do before you get there,” she said. While not a wild animal in that schools in the county and implement na- “And don’t hesitate.” While it may be more common token, heartworms are transmitted tionally recognized programs into them. Animals get allergies, too. knowledge to keep dogs away from to pets through mosquitoes, which, Dogs and cats can get watery eyes chocolate, it is especially important SEE SESSION, PAGE A8 and runny noses in reaction to to remember that rule with Easter SEE SAFETY, PAGE A8

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Zumbathon to raise funds for Sickle Cell foundation 5th-annual ‘fitness party’ scheduled for Saturday BY IVY MOORE [email protected]

A Zumbathon is a “fitness party” with a purpose, Zumba instructor Angela Burkett said. Her fifth-annual Zumbathon on Saturday will benefit the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Foun- dation. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the M.H. Newton Family Life Center, 415 Manning Ave. Burkett said she’ll be exercising to the music the entire time, not think- ing about any pain — except that of her two granddaughters, both of whom have the genetic disease for which there is no common cure as yet. “It’s heartbreaking to see how much they suffer when they have a crisis,” she said. “My granddaugh- ter’s legs will hurt so bad she can’t walk.” Sickle cell anemia causes red blood cells to form in the shape of a sickle, crescents that can’t travel freely through blood vessels to deliver much-needed oxygen to all parts of the body, Burkett explained. PHOTO PROVIDED “When they clump and stick and Angela Burkett will present the fifth-annual Zumbathon to benefit the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Foundation at the M.H. Newton Fam- stick to blood vessel walls, they block ily Life Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. the flow of blood,” she said. That not only causes excruciating pain, but can also permanently dam- “A very few people have been cured often debilitated by illness and not and a cure. age the body’s organs, from the brain by stem cell treatment and bone mar- able to maintain full-time jobs and so Zumbathon to benefit the James R. and heart to the kidneys, liver and row transplants,” she said. have reduced earnings,” she said. Clark Sickle Cell Foundation will be bones. Willis said the Zumbathon and “We also assist with programs for held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Satur- Bertha Willis, counselor and coordi- other fundraisers are very important young people like our Christmas giv- day at M.H. Newton Family Life Cen- nator at the Clark Sickle Cell satellite to help ensure that the Clark Founda- ing tree and back-to-school supplies.” ter, 415 Manning Ave. The fee to par- office in Sumter, said that there has tion can continue to fulfill its mission The James R. Clark Foundation ticipate is $10 per person, adults only, been some success in reducing crises to provide necessary resources to also helps to support the American and no child care will be provided. in those with sickle cell anemia in re- people with sickle cell anemia. Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation in For more information, call (803) 934- cent years. However, cures are rare. “Individuals with sickle cell are its research for better treatments 9527. Noble endorsed by former S.C. senator Eat, mingle and help prescriptions and preventative Washington says candidate stands up care for the elderly and people raise money at Rotary’s in low-income households. for those who can’t for themselves "I'm endorsing Phil Noble be- cause his track record proves BY ADRIENNE SARVIS selves,” Washington said in his he is the best person, Democrat Farm to Table event [email protected] endorsement letter. "There is no or Republican, to lead our other candidate in this race state," Washington wrote. BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Crotts said first-time CHARLESTON — McKinley with the track record of service Primary elections will be [email protected] vendor National Cattle- Washington Jr., a Sumter native that Phil Noble has." held on June 12, and the gener- men’s Beef Association and former South Carolina sen- He described Noble as a man al election will be held on Nov. Thinking of trying will be there to serve ator, has endorsed Phil Noble in committed to civil rights, equal- 6. something different for chili and brisket. his run for governor. ity and the pursuit of eradicat- Phil Noble is one of three dinner this week? Stop by “We haven’t had that Now a Presbyte- ing corruption. Noble has also South Carolina Democratic gu- the fifth-annual Farm to before,” she said. rian minister, been active in the economic and bernatorial candidates. Other Table, presented by Sum- About 700 people at- Washington social advancement of the Afri- declared Democratic candi- ter Rotary Club, from 6 to tended last year, and served as House can-American community, dates are James Smith and 9 p.m. on Thursday at Sumter Rotary Club is representative for Washington wrote. Marguerite Willis. Declared Re- Sumter County Civic expecting about 900 this District 116 from Seeing the mass disenfran- publican candidates include Lt. Center, 700 W. Liberty St. year, she said. 1975 to 1990 and as chisement in our state back in Gov. Kevin Bryant, Yancey Mc- Farm to Table was Tickets — good for food a state senator 1984, Washington wrote, Noble Gill, Catherine Templeton and started in 2014 to gather and beverages — are $30 NOBLE representing vot- started the Palmetto Project, John Warren. the community, local in advance and $40 at the ers in District 45 and one of the first initiatives Gov. Henry McMaster an- farmers and chefs in one door. Attire is business from 1990 to 2000. helped register more than nounced he intends to run for place to showcase foods casual. “I am supporting him be- 150,000 new voters in the state. a full term in office this year made from freshly picked Those interested can cause I know his character as a Noble started other organiza- since he took the position in ingredients to encourage purchase a ticket from man, and I’ve seen his willing- tions aimed at providing laptops 2017 after former Gov. Nikki local food production. The Sumter Item, Gallo- ness to stand for those who to students in under-perform- Haley was appointed U.S. Am- “We’ve got a little bit of way & Moseley, Southern weren’t able to stand for them- ing schools and providing free bassador to the United Nations. every kind of food you States, Farm Store, Frasi- can think of,” Jeannie er Tire and Sumter Rota- Crotts, special projects ry Club members. director for the Sumter Proceeds from ticket Rotary Club, said. sales will benefit Coins LOCAL BRIEF Camden Opioid Summit to current plans of action and Guests will enjoy local- for Alzheimer’s Re- FROM STAFF REPORTS discuss the ways to combat ideas going forward. ly produced fruits, vege- search, 4-H, Sumter Unit- the opioid crisis that is af- The event, which will be tables and meats pre- ed Ministries and the Rep. Norman hosting fecting the 5th District of held at the Boys and Girls pared by local businesses Warm Heart Fund at Camden opioid summit South Carolina. Club, 1000 York St., Camden, such as Hamptons, Sum- Shaw Air Force Base. At the summit, experts will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on ter Farmers’ Market and For more information, U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, will address this national Monday, March 26, and is The Bradford Watermel- call Sumter Rotary Club R-S.C., will be hosting the epidemic with facts, data free and open to the public. on Co. at (803) 469-7300.

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Deputies, federal agents Federal judge temporarily and rescue personnel converge on Great Mills High School in Maryland, blocks Mississippi’s new the scene of a shooting on Tuesday morning. 15-week abortion ban THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A rary restraining order about an federal judge on Tuesday tem- hour later, noting that lawyers porarily blocked a new Missis- for the clinic said a woman who sippi law that bans abortion is at least 15 weeks pregnant after 15 weeks' gestation — the was scheduled to have an abor- most restrictive abortion law in tion Tuesday afternoon. the United States. One of those lawyers, Rob The law took effect as soon as McDuff, said the woman's next Republican Gov. Phil Bryant available appointment would be signed it Monday. The state's March 28 because physicians Teen boy shoots girl in Maryland only abortion clinic, Jackson travel from out of state to work Women's Health Organization, there. He said the clinic does quickly sued the state, arguing not perform abortions after 16 the law is unconstitutional be- weeks of pregnancy, and school, killed in confrontation cause it bans abortion weeks March 28 would put her beyond before a fetus can survive out- that. GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) motive, but said they believe The sheriff praised the side the womb. The law and responding chal- — A teenager armed a hand- the girl and the shooter — school resource officer, Depu- U.S. District Judge Carlton lenge set up a confrontation gun shot and critically 17-year-old Austin Rollins — ty First Class Blaine Gaskill, Reeves heard arguments Tues- sought by abortion opponents, wounded a girl inside a previously had a relation- a six-year veteran in his first day before granting the clinic's who are hoping federal courts Maryland school on Tuesday ship. It wasn’t clear how the year at the high school, for immediate request for a tempo- will ultimately prohibit abor- and the shooter was killed 14-year-old boy was wounded. containing the situation in rary restraining order that tions before a fetus is viable. when a school resource offi- The officer, who doubles as less than a minute. would block the law during the Current federal law does not. cer confronted him moments a SWAT team member, was “He had to cover signifi- legal fight. Some legal experts have said after the gunfire erupted. A unharmed. cant ground,” Cameron said. "The Supreme Court says a change in the law is unlikely third student was in good In this case, it appeared the “The premise is simple: You every woman has a constitu- unless the makeup of the U.S. condition after he was shot. shooter illegally possessed go to the sound of gunfire.” tional right to 'personal privacy' Supreme Court changes in a The shooting at Great Mills the gun. In Maryland, a per- Students endured a regarding her body," Reeves way that favors abortion oppo- High School, a month after 17 son must be 21 to possess a lengthy lockdown, cowering wrote in a brief decision that nents. people were killed at a Flori- handgun, unless carrying inside classrooms and a quoted previous legal rulings Dr. Sacheen Carr-Ellis, medi- da high school, increased one is required for employ- locker room while officers on abortion. "That right pro- cal director of Jackson Wom- calls for Congress to act on ment. It’s not clear how Roll- worked to make sure there tects her choice 'to have an en's Health Organization, ar- gun violence at schools. This ins obtained the weapon. were no more threats on abortion before viability.' States gues in the lawsuit that viabili- weekend, students across the Attempts to reach his fami- campus. cannot 'prohibit any woman ty varies from pregnancy to country plan an anti-gun vio- ly were unsuccessful. Police eventually kicked in from making the ultimate deci- pregnancy depending on the lence march on the nation’s One of the shooter’s the locker room door, said Zi- sion' to do so." health of the mother and the capital. friends, 14-year-old Jordan yanna Williams, a 14-year-old Reeves said in court that the fetus, but that "no fetus is via- In Maryland, it wasn’t im- Hutchinson, and his mother ninth-grader. "ultimate question" is whether ble after 15 weeks of pregnan- mediately clear whether the dropped off a condolence “They came in with guns, a state can ban abortion before cy." shooter took his own life or card at the Rollins home. and they probably thought viability. He asked: "Does the Paul Barnes, a special assis- was killed by the officer’s Jordan recalled meeting there might be another state have the right to trump tant state attorney general, ar- bullet, St. Mary’s County Austin five years ago during shooter, of course,” she said. the woman's right to have con- gued that the law serves Missis- Sheriff Tim Cameron said, a snowstorm and building “About an hour or two later trol over her decisions, over her sippi's "interest in protecting but the officer was credited snow forts together. they came — more police body?" maternal health and the state's with preventing any more “Austin was a nice kid. We came — and told us they Reeves did not rule from the interest in protecting unborn loss of life. did sleepovers all the time,” would search us and search bench but granted the tempo- life." 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the interim superintendent Hamm said she realizes clos- school. Finally, Hamm’s pro- About 35 community mem- SESSION why rezoning options of stu- ing schools is a sensitive and posal calls for F.J. DeLaine Ele- bers attended Monday’s meet- FROM PAGE A1 dent attendance lines are not emotional issue because it in- mentary in Wedgefield to close, ing at Cherryvale Elementary. being considered by district volves children, but she thinks and students and teachers The “community conversation After a sometimes-boisterous staff in a proposal to potential- considering the issue now with would move to Cherryvale Ele- sessions” continued Tuesday community meeting on Thurs- ly increase enrollment at low- an interim superintendent is mentary as a combined ele- night at R.E. Davis Elementa- day at Sumter High School, enrollment schools. Then, they better than in a couple years mentary school with a science, ry’s cafeteria. The next session Sumter School District’s Board said, those schools wouldn’t with a new, permanent super- technology, engineering, arts will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at of Trustees Chairman the Rev. need to close. intendent. and math (STEAM) focus. Hillcrest Middle’s cafeteria. Daryl McGhaney laid out con- Hamm said research shows “There are people who care versation guidelines at the start rezoning doesn’t save money about these decisions for nu- of Monday’s session at Cher- over time and can actually in- merous reasons, and these EXCEPTIONAL ryvale Elementary School. crease bus transportation costs things touch emotionally as Those included each discussion for a district. Also, given vari- well as rationally, and I recog- EXCITING group having a designated ous options for families today, nize that,” Hamm said. table leader to specifically re- such as home school and pri- However, she pointed to the port each round table’s con- vate school, and the trend of fact that the identified schools EXPERIENCED cerns with residents mov- have faced declining enroll- Hamm’s propos- ing away from ment for many years and Sum- al and forbid- MORE COMMUNITY rural areas of ter County’s live birth rate has ding any person- CONVERSATIONS the county, re- dipped during the last five al attacks dur- THIS WEEK zoning doesn’t years; therefore, projected en- ing the meeting. Thursday, 7 p.m.: Hillcrest appear to be a rollment in those schools is 2500 Lin-Do Court Middle School, cafeteria Also, each at- good option cur- likely to continue to decline. Sumter, SC 29150 tendee was ad- Saturday, 10 a.m.: rently. In Hamm’s draft consolida- vised to write Mayewood Middle School, The district tion proposal, Mayewood Mid- 803-469-4490 down his or her media center faces three low- dle would close at the end of questions with Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Rafting enrollment this school year, with its stu- the draft propos- Creek Elementary School, schools in dents and teachers moving to al on a notecard. cafeteria Mayewood Mid- R.E. Davis Elementary School, Then, those no- dle School (pro- which would become a K-8 tecards were col- jected 135 stu- magnet school. Similarly, Raft- lected, and Hamm answered dents next year), Rafting Creek ing Creek Elementary in Rem- those questions during a ques- Elementary School (projected bert would close and merge tion-and-answer time. 152 students next year) and F.J. into Hillcrest Middle School in Rezoning school attendance DeLaine Elementary School Dalzell in another K-8 magnet lines and increased class sizes (projected 124 students next Life is full of choices, but choosing the right senior with the potential school clo- year) as it tries to build its gen- living community should be EASY! sures were common concerns eral fund balance after major XCEPTIONAL expressed by the public Mon- financial difficulties in fiscal E – All Day Dining Featuring day. 2015 and ’16. Hamm became in- Regional Cuisine and Signature Recipes Regarding class sizes, Hamm terim superintendent on Aug. EXCITING - Award-winning Lifestyle360 emphasized the draft consoli- 1. dation proposal would increase Like the first community-in- EVERY DAY Wellness and Activity Programs “school size” but not “class put meeting last week, most EXPERIENCED - A dedicated team of seasoned size” because teachers at the community members in atten- professionals available to assist anytime potentially affected schools dance Monday had concerns would move to the nearby with Hamm’s proposal and www.MorningsideOfSumter.com schools with the students. were against closing any ASSISTED LIVING • RESPITE CARE Pet Several attendees also asked schools. ©2017 Five Star Senior Living Friendly

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ritain has yet to roared Defense Secretary identify the assassin Gavin Williamson. Asked who tried to murder how Moscow might respond Bthe double agent to the expulsions, William- Sergei Skripal and his son retorted: Russia should daughter, Yulia, in Salisbury, “go away and shut up.” England. Putin sympathizers, in- But Foreign Secretary cluding Labour Party leader Boris Johnson knows who Jeremy Corbyn, have been ordered the hit. silenced or savaged as ap- “We think it overwhelm- peasers for resisting the ingly likely that it was (Rus- rush to judgment. sian President Vladimir Pu- The Americans naturally tin’s) decision to direct the came down on the side of use of a nerve agent on the their oldest ally, with Presi- streets of the U.K.” dent Donald Trump impos- “Unforgivable,” says Putin ing new sanctions. spokesman Dmitry Peskov We are daily admonished of the charge, which also de- that Putin tried to tip the fies “common sense.” On 2016 election to Trump. But Sunday, Putin echoed if so, why would Peskov: “It is just Putin order a public sheer nonsense, com- assassination that plete rubbish, to think would almost compel that anyone in Russia Trump to postpone could do anything like his efforts at a rap- COMMENTARY that in the run-up to prochement? the presidential elec- Who, then, are the tion and the World beneficiaries of this The U.S. was not always like this Cup. ... It’s simply un- Pat atrocity? thinkable.” Buchanan Is it not the coali- Putin repeated Rus- tion — principally in ne of the un- of a larger strategy to half of the bargain, there sia’s offer to assist in our own capital city avoidable trage- outlaw gun ownership. are companies that will the investigation. — that bears an endemic dies of youth is Gun ownership is not assist you in ripping off But Johnson is not backing hostility to Russia and envi- O the temptation to our problem. the seller. down; he is doubling down. sions America’s future role think that what is seen Our problem is a wide- There are companies “We gave the Russians as a continuance of its Cold today has always been. spread decline in moral that counsel senior citi- every opportunity to come War role of containing and Nowhere is this more no- values that has nothing to zens on how to shelter up with an alternative hy- corralling Russia until we ticeable than in our re- do with guns. their assets from nursing pothesis ... and they can achieve regime change sponses to That decline includes home care costs. For ex- haven’t,” said Johnson. “We in Moscow? the recent disrespect for those in au- ample, a surviving spouse actually have evidence ... What should Trump’s pos- Parkland, thority, disrespect for may own a completely that Russia has not only ture be? Stand by our British Florida, oneself, little accountabil- paid-for home that’s been investigating the deliv- ally but insist privately on a massacre. ity for anti-social behav- worth $500,000. ery of nerve agents for the full investigation and con- Part of the ior and a scuttling of reli- The costs of nursing purposes of assassination vincing proof before taking responses gious teachings that rein- home care might run but has also been creating any irreversible action. to those forced moral values. Let’s $50,000 a year. By selling and stockpiling Novichok,” Was this act really ordered murders examine elements of this her house, she could pay the poison used in Salisbury. by Putin and the Kremlin, Walter are calls to decline. the nursing home costs, Why Russia is the prime who have not only denied it, Williams raise the If any of our great- but her children wouldn’t suspect is understandable. but also condemned it? age to pur- grandparents or even inherit the house. Novichok was created by Or was it the work of chase a grandparents who passed There are firms that Russia’s military decades rogue agents who desired gun and to have more away before 1960 were to come in to shelter her as- ago, and Skripal, a former the consequences that they thorough background return, they would not be- sets so that she can be- Russian intel officer, be- knew the murder of Skripal checks — in a word, to lieve the kind of personal queath her home to her trayed Russian spies to MI6. would produce — a deeper make gun purchases more behavior all too common heirs and leave taxpayers But what is missing here is and more permanent split difficult. That’s a vision today. to foot the nursing home the Kremlin’s motive for the between Russia and the that sees easy gun avail- They wouldn’t believe bill. crime. West? ability as the problem; that youngsters could get In my book, that’s im- Skripal was convicted of Only a moron could not thus, the solution is to re- away with cursing and as- moral, but it is so com- betraying Russian spies in have known what the politi- duce that availability. saulting teachers (http:// mon that most of us give 2006. He spent four years in cal ramifications of such an The vision that sees tinyurl.com/ya5zhyu6). it no thought. prison and was exchanged in atrocity as this would be on “easy” availability as the They wouldn’t believe There is one moral fail- 2010 for Russian spies in the U.S.-British-Russian rela- problem ignores the fact that some school districts, ing that is devastating to U.S. If Putin wanted Skripal tions. of U.S. history that guns such as Philadelphia’s, the future of our nation. dead as an example to all po- And before we act on Boris were far more available employ more than 400 That failing, which has tential traitors, why didn’t Johnson’s verdict — that yesteryear (http://tinyurl. school police officers. wide acceptance by the he execute him while he was Putin ordered it — let us re- com/y73sw4ev). With truly During my primary and American people, is the in Kremlin custody? call: easy gun availability, secondary schooling, from idea that Congress has Why wait until eight years The Spanish, we learned, there was nowhere near 1942 to 1954, the only time the authority to forcibly after Skripal had been sent did not actually blow up the the gun mayhem and mur- one saw a policeman in use one American to to England? And how would battleship Maine in Havana der that we see today. I’m school was during an as- serve the purposes of an- this murder on British soil Harbor in 1898, which ignit- tempted to ask those who sembly period where we other American. advance any Russian inter- ed the Spanish-American believe that guns are to- had to listen to a boring That is nothing less est? War. day’s problem whether lecture on safety. than legalized theft and Putin is no fool. A veteran The story of North Viet- they think that guns were Our ancestors also accounts for roughly intelligence agent, he knows namese gunboats attacking nicer yesteryear. What wouldn’t believe that three-quarters of federal that no rival intel agency U.S. destroyers, which led to about the calls for bans we’re now debating spending. such as the CIA or MI6 the Gulf of Tonkin Resolu- on the AR-15 so-called as- whether teachers should For the Christians would trade spies with Rus- tion and 58,000 dead Ameri- sault rifle? be armed. among us, we should con- sia if the Kremlin were to go cans in Vietnam, proved not It turns out that accord- There are other forms of sider that when God gave about killing them after they to be entirely accurate. ing to 2016 FBI statistics, behavior that would have Moses the commandment have been traded. We went to war in Iraq in rifles accounted for 368 of been deemed grossly im- “Thou shalt not steal,” he “Cui bono?” runs the al- 2003 to disarm it of weapons the 17,250 homicides in moral yesteryear. There probably didn’t mean ways relevant Ciceronian of mass destruction we later the U.S. that year. That are companies such as Na- thou shalt not steal unless question. “Who benefits” discovered Saddam Hussein means restrictions on the tional Debt Relief, Cu- you get a majority vote in from this criminal atrocity? did not really have. purchase of rifles would raDebt and LendingTree, the U.S. Congress. Certainly, in this case, not Some 4,500 U.S. dead and do little or nothing for the which advertise that they Russia, not the Kremlin, not tens of thousands of wound- homicide rate. will help you to avoid pay- Walter E. Williams is a Putin. ed paid for that rush to judg- Leaders of the gun con- ing all the money you owe. professor of economics at All have taken a ceaseless ment. And some of those trol movement know this. So after you and a seller George Mason University. beating in world opinion and clamoring for war then are Their calls for more re- agree to terms of a sale, if Western media since the visible in the vanguard of strictive gun laws are part you fail to live up to your © 2018 CREATORS.COM Skripals were found coma- those clamoring for con- tose, near death, on that fronting Russia. bench outside a mall in Before we set off on Cold Salisbury. War II with Russia — lead- EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES Predictably, Britain’s reac- ing perhaps to the shooting tion has been rage, revulsion war we avoided in Cold War EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of of the newspaper. They should be no more than 350 and retaliation. Twenty- I — let’s try to get this one this newspaper. words and sent via e-mail to [email protected], three Russian diplomats, in- right. COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY are the personal dropped off at The Sumter Item office, 36 W. 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NCAA MEN’S TOURNAMENT Brownell: ‘Why not more?’ Jayhawks look to peak in Hot-shooting Week 2 of Tigers reach Tournament BY DAVE SKRETTA 1st Sweet 16 The Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. — The only thing Bill Self seemed in 21 years pleased about from a first-round NCAA Tournament win by Kan- sas was, well, the fact that his BY PETE IACOBELLI top-seeded Jayhawks had won. The Associated Press He wasn’t a whole lot more impressed with their second- CLEMSON — The formula round win. for Clemson’s run to the But in a tournament gone Sweet 16 is simple — when goofy with upsets, where two the Tigers hit shots, they’re No. 1 seeds are already out, sim- difficult to beat. ply surviving should be reason Clemson (25-9) has made for applause. And the fact that plenty of baskets its past two Self thinks the best is yet to NCAA Tournament games to come should give the Jayhawks advance to its first Sweet 16 in confidence as they head to the 21 years. The Tigers will try Midwest Region semifinals. and shoot their way into the “Well, I think in the NCAA Elite Eight when they take on Tournament you don’t worry No. 1 seed Kansas (29-7) in the as much if you played well or if Midwest Regional in Omaha, you played poor,” Self said. Nebraska, on Friday. “You worry more about, ‘Did Don’t count the fifth-seed- we advance?’ And I think that’s ed Tigers out, either, if they all we did is we advanced.” play like they did in defeat- Kansas will play red-hot ing New Mexico State (79-68) Clemson on Friday night in and fourth-seeded South- Omaha, Nebraska. eastern Conference champi- “I don’t think we were good on Auburn (84-53). against Penn, except for short “Why not more?” Clemson stretches, and I don’t think we coach Brad Brownell said were very good (against Seton Tuesday. Hall), except for short stretches,” Clemson hit better than 50 Self said. “But we put ourselves percent of its attempts (62- in position where hopefully we’ll of-120) last weekend. Senior play much better next week and guard Gabe DeVoe went 18 play our best ball. Certainly of 33 in those games, earn- we’re going to have to be better, ing the nickname “Bobby obviously, on Friday.” Buckets” on social media for his output. SEE PEAK, PAGE B3 “I started hunting shots,” said DeVoe, perhaps better known until now as the “mini-me” version of Tigers PREP SOCCER defensive tackle Christian Wilkins for their similar beards and hairstyles. “It’s a SHS’ Koty to play zone you get into.” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Clemson guard Gabe DeVoe (10) and the rest of the Tigers will be taking on Kansas in a Sweet 16 con- SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3 test of the NCAA tournament on Friday. soccer at Coker BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] COMMENTARY Thomas Koty first started playing soccer when he was seven years old, and it has Gamecocks shouldn’t be playing in Albany regional been a constant part of his life ever since. o not only does the And the Sumter High University of South School senior has signed up Carolina women’s for four more S basketball team gets years of playing to make the long sojourn to soccer, this time Albany, New York, to play in at the collegiate the Sweet 16 of the NCAA level. tournament regional with Koty, a sweeper top-ranked and undefeated for the Game- Connecticut, it now has to cocks varsity take on the home state Cin- KOTY boys team, re- derella pro- cently signed to gram of play with Coker College, an University NCAA Division II school in of Buffalo Hartsville. on Saturday “Getting a chance to play in before get- college is something I’ve al- ting a possi- ways wanted to do,” said Koty, ble shot at who will be joined at Coker by the Hus- SHS teammate Travis Disher. Dennis kies? Koty is one of the key per- Brunson Go figure. formers for the Sumter de- Facing fense. He is a 3-year starter on the Bulls the varsity after playing on the isn’t a problem; that’s the junior varsity team starting in luck of the draw when you the seventh grade. Koty is an play in a tournament as No. all-region performer for the 11 seed Buffalo whacked No. Gamecocks as well. 3 Florida State on Monday “He has really developed in Tallahassee. However, the into a good player,” said fact the Gamecocks, the de- Gamecocks head coach Jimmy fending national champions, Watson. “He is in charge of are the No. 2 seed in the our defense. He remains calm same region with UConn, out there; he doesn’t panic. He undeniably the top women’s has really stepped up and been program in the country on a a leader on our team.” year-in, year-out basis, had Koty said he also considered nothing to do with luck -- Francis Marion University good or bad. It is more along and Erskine College. However, the lines of someone on the he said Coker was the right fit selection committee has a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS for him. vendetta against the USC South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson, center, celebrates a basket against Virginia guard Dominique “I went over there and I just program. Toussaint (4) during the first half of the Gamecocks’ second-round victory over the Cavaliers in the fell in love with the place,” Really, Carolina head NCAA women’s basketball tournament on Sunday in Columbia. said Koty, who also has played coach Dawn Staley must club soccer. “The campus is have done something hor- the regional with Connecti- basketball is the first thing. rings “Did not play beautiful, and they’ve got real- rendous to fall in such disfa- cut. That is something neither UConn.” The Huskies fell ly nice facilities.” vor. I’m being facetious, of The complaint over the Staley nor her players to Mississippi State in the Coker is a member of the course, but it really makes Gamecocks being placed in would ever state and right- semifinals and USC took South Atlantic Conference. no sense as to why South the Albany regional is actu- fully so. They earned those MSU down in the title The Cobras were 5-8-1 overall Carolina was seen as the ally two-fold. The fact that national championship game. and finished 3-6-1 in confer- worst of the four No. 2 there’s UConn and then the rings last season and no- ence play. They were ninth in seeds, thus being placed in rest of women’s college where does it say on the SEE USC, PAGE B5 the 11-team conference. B2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PRO GOLF SPORTS ITEMS Spieth, Reed drawn in same group at Match Play Perseverance BY DOUG FERGUSON with the winners of 16 groups advanc- Panthers to face The Associated Press ing to a weekend of single elimination. Dustin Johnson, the defending cham- AUSTIN, Texas — Jordan Spieth and pion, is the No. 1 seed for the second SCSD in charity Patrick Reed go from being partners to straight year. He has longtime friend opponents in match play. Kevin Kisner, Adam Hadwin of Canada Spieth and Reed, who have a 7-2-2 re- and Bernd Wiesberger of Austria in basketball game cord as partners in the Ryder Cup and his group. Presidents Cup, were drawn in the The opening session Wednesday has FROM STAFF same four-man group Monday night some compelling matches. AND WIRE REPORTS for the Dell Technologies Match Play. Phil Mickelson, who hasn’t played The World Golf Championship be- since winning the Mexico Champion- The Perseverance Panthers gins Wednesday at Austin Country ship, opens against Charles Howell III semipro basketball team will Club, where Spieth played when he was in the first round. Howell has two PGA take on members of the Sum- at the University of Texas. Tour victories, one of them in a playoff ter County Sheriff’s Depart- Spieth has a 9-9-1 record in match THE ASSOCIATED PRESS over Mickelson at Riviera. ment in a charity basketball play as a pro, going 0-5 in his singles Rory McIlroy reacts to his shot after hitting Tommy Fleetwood faces Ian Poulter game on Saturday. matches at the Presidents Cup and from the third fairway during the final in an all-England match. Poulter has to The game is scheduled to Ryder Cup. He is 9-4-1 in the Match round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf advance out of his group to have any begin at 7 p.m. at the Sumter Play. Reed has an 8-6-2 record, and is tournament Sunday in Orlando, Florida. chance of moving into the top 50 and Family YMCA. best known for taking down Rory McIl- qualifying for the Masters. This is the Tickets are $10 for adults roy in the last Ryder Cup at Hazeltine. are former Masters champion Charl final week for players to earn a Mas- and $5 for children. Spieth and Reed won’t play each Schwartzel and Li Haotong of China. ters invitation through top 50 in the Tickets are on sale at Event- other until Friday. Also in their group Round-robin play starts Wednesday, world ranking. brite and Jersey Joes or by contacting Coach Junko Allen at (803) 795-5513. SCOREBOARD OKLAHOMA’S TRAE YOUNG LEAVING FOR NBA AFTER TV, RADIO W L Pct. TODAY FRESHMAN SEASON Houston 16 7 0.696 Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Boston 16 8 0.667 Arizona at Buffalo, 7 p.m. NORMAN, Okla. — Oklaho- TODAY Cleveland 16 10 0.615 Boston at St. Louis, 8 p.m. 10 a.m. — College Football: Georgia Pro Day from Baltimore 14 10 0.583 Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. ma star freshman Trae Young Athens, Ga. (SEC NETWORK). Kansas City 13 10 0.565 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s is leaving for the NBA after a Oakland 12 10 0.545 and Men’s First-Round Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. THURSDAY New York 13 11 0.542 N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. standout season. (TENNIS). Chicago 12 11 0.522 Arizona at Carolina, 7 p.m. Noon — Figure Skating: World Championships from The 6-foot-2 guard averaged Toronto 12 13 0.480 Florida at Columbus, 7 p.m. Milan, Italy — Ladies’ Short Program (NBC SPORTS Minnesota 11 12 0.478 Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. 27.4 points and 8.7 assists this NETWORK). Tampa Bay 11 12 0.478 Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Houston vs. season, and many projections Los Angeles 12 15 0.444 Edmonton at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Washington from Palm Beach, Fla. (ESPN2). Seattle 11 14 0.440 Toronto at Nashville, 8 p.m. have him going early in the 2 p.m. — PGA Golf: WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Detroit 9 13 0.409 Vancouver at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Day 1 from Austin, Texas (GOLF). first round. He posted the rea- Texas 7 16 0.304 Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. 4 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Chicago Vegas at San Jose, 10 p.m. sons for his decision on ESPN Cubs vs. Texas Rangers from Surprise, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). NATIONAL LEAGUE early Tuesday, saying he was 5 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s and W L Pct. FRIDAY Montreal at Buffalo, 7 p.m. ready to put in the work need- Men’s First-Round Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. Milwaukee 16 7 0.696 New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. (TENNIS). Chicago 15 10 0.600 ed to play in the NBA. Anaheim at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. 6 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Detroit vs. Miami 13 9 0.591 Vancouver at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Young ended the regular sea- Atlanta from Kissimmee, Fla. (FOX SPORTSOUTH). San Diego 11 9 0.550 Boston at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 6 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Tour Arizona 12 11 0.522 son as the national leader in Performance Plus 150 from Myrtle Beach (NBC SPORTS St. Louis 12 11 0.522 both scoring and assists. He NETWORK). Atlanta 12 13 0.480 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Los Angeles 12 13 0.480 COLLEGE BASKETBALL closed the season with 28 points WDXY-AM 1240). Washington 11 12 0.478 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Division San Francisco 11 13 0.458 NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT and seven assists in Oklahoma’s Tournament Semifinal Game from Sioux Falls, S.D. — Colorado 10 14 0.417 First Round 83-78 overtime loss to Rhode Is- Central Missouri vs. Union (Tenn.) (CBS SPORTS Philadelphia 10 15 0.400 Tuesday, March 13 NETWORK). Pittsburgh 9 15 0.375 Baylor 80, Wagner 59 land in the first round of the 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Toronto at Cleveland (ESPN). Cincinnati 9 16 0.360 Louisville 66, Northern Kentucky 58 NCAA Tournament. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: National Invitation New York 8 16 0.333 Middle Tennessee 91, Vermont 64 Tournament Quarterfinal Game — Western Kentucky at Western Kentucky 79, Boston College 62 Oklahoma State (ESPN2). TUESDAY’S GAMES Oklahoma State 80, Florida Gulf Coast 68 COWBOYS ACQUIRE 7 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Pittsburgh Washington 8, Miami 3 Notre Dame 84, Hampton 63 OLAWALE FROM RAIDERS IN vs. Minnesota from Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). N.Y. Mets 8, St. Louis 7 Oregon 99, Rider 86 7 p.m. — College Softball: Central Arkansas at Detroit 8, N.Y. Yankees 3 Saint Mary’s 89, SE Louisiana 45 A FULLBACK SWAP Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK). Boston 12, Pittsburgh 6 Southern Cal 103, UNC Asheville 98, 2OT 7:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Brooklyn (FOX Philadelphia 2, Toronto 0 Wednesday, March 14 FRISCO, Texas — The Oak- SPORTS SOUTHEAST). L.A. Dodgers vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Marquette 67, Harvard 60 land Raiders have traded full- 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Boston at St. Louis (NBC SPORTS Texas vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 LSU 84, Louisiana-Lafayette 76 NETWORK). p.m. Penn State 63, Temple 57 back Jamize Olawale to the 9 p.m. — College Basketball: National Invitation Arizona vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Mississippi State 66, Nebraska 59 Dallas Cowboys in a deal that Tournament Quarterfinal Game — Utah at St. Mary’s Milwaukee vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Utah 69, UC Davis 59 (Calif.) (ESPN2). Tampa Bay at Baltimore, cancelled Stanford 86, BYU 83 also includes a swap of picks 9:30 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: NCAA Division San Francisco vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 Washington 77, Boise State 74 in the upcoming NFL draft. Tournament Semifinal Game from Sioux Falls, S.D. — p.m. Second Round Ashland vs. Indiana (Pa.) (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Cincinnati vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Dallas sent Oakland one of 9:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Washington at San Antonio Penn State 73, Notre Dame 63 its two fifth-round picks, No. (ESPN). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Sunday, March 18 11 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Kansas City Boston vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Mississippi State 78, Baylor 77 173 overall, and one of their vs. Cleveland from Goodyear, Ariz. (MLB NETWORK). Houston vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 Marquette 101, Oregon 92 p.m. Louisville 84, Middle Tennessee 68 sixth-round picks, No. 192 over- St. Louis vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 19 all. The Cowboys now have NBA STANDINGS Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Oklahoma State 71, Stanford 65 Chicago Cubs vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Utah 95, LSU 71 three picks in the sixth round. EASTERN CONFERENCE Oakland vs. Milwaukee (ss) at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. Saint Mary’s 85, Washington 81 Olawale went to training San Diego vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 Western Kentucky 79, Southern Cal 75 Atlantic Division p.m. Quarterfinals camp with the Cowboys in W L Pct GB Detroit vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 2012 and was on their practice Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Penn State (23-13) at Marquette (21-13), 7 p.m. x-Toronto 52 18 .743 — Baltimore vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 6:35 p.m. Mississippi State (24-11) at Louisville (22-13), 9 p.m. squad before going to the Raid- x-Boston 47 23 .671 5 Kansas City vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 Philadelphia 39 30 .565 12½ ers and making his NFL debut San Francisco vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. Western Kentucky (26-10) at Oklahoma State (21-14), 8 New York 26 45 .366 26½ Milwaukee (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. p.m. by playing in the last three Brooklyn 23 48 .324 29½ Utah (21-11) at Saint Mary’s (30-5), 10 p.m. games that season. He has Southeast Division THURSDAY’S GAMES Semifinals W L Pct GB Atlanta vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. At Madison Square Garden, New York played in 77 career games. Boston vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 Washington 40 30 .571 — The deal announced Tues- Detroit vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Game 1, 7 p.m. Miami 38 33 .535 2½ Miami vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Game 2, 9:30 p.m. day came only five days after Charlotte 30 41 .423 10½ N.Y. Yankees vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Championship Orlando 21 49 .300 19 fullback Keith Smith left the Tampa Bay vs. Toronto (ss) at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Thursday, March 29 Atlanta 20 50 .286 20 Colorado vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Semifinal winners, 8 p.m. Cowboys to sign a two-year Central Division Kansas City vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. deal with the Raiders. W L Pct GB San Diego vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. COLLEGIATE BASAEBALL TOP 25 Toronto (ss) vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 6:05 p.m. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The Collegiate Baseball poll, with Cleveland 41 29 .586 — Washington vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 6:10 records through March 18, total points and previous YOUTH BASKETBALL Indiana 41 30 .577 ½ p.m. ranking. Voting is done by coaches, sports writers and Milwaukee 37 33 .529 4 Cincinnati vs. Texas (ss) at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. sports information directors: GUIDELINES CALL FOR Detroit 31 39 .443 10 Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:40 Chicago 24 46 .343 17 Record Pts Prv LOWER BASKETS, NO ZONES p.m. 1. Oregon State 18-1 496 1 Texas (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 9:40 p.m. 2. Stanford 14-2 492 3 NEW YORK — The NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., Southwest Division 3. Auburn 19-2 489 5 and USA Basketball are dip- 10:05 p.m. 4. Florida 18-4 488 6 W L Pct GB L.A. Angels vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 10:05 5. Vanderbilt 15-5 487 11 ping their toe into youth p.m. y-Houston 56 14 .800 — 6. UCLA 13-4 485 14 sports, recommending guide- San Antonio 41 30 .577 15½ 7. Arkansas 16-4 483 18 lines they hope will help with New Orleans 40 30 .571 16 NHL STANDINGS 8. N.C. State 18-3 482 19 Dallas 22 48 .314 34 9. Mississippi 19-2 480 13 development and enhanced ex- 10. Clemson 16-4 477 2 Memphis 19 51 .271 37 periences at a young age. Northwest Division EASTERN CONFERENCE 11. Louisville 16-4 475 4 Atlantic Division 12. Florida State 16-4 472 7 The recommendations in- W L Pct GB 13. Stetson 17-3 468 12 Portland 44 26 .629 — GP W L OT Pts GF GA 14. Indiana 15-4 466 15 clude lowering the basket and Oklahoma City 43 29 .597 2 Tampa Bay 72 49 19 4 102 260 202 15. LSU 14-7 464 16 prohibiting zone defense and Utah 40 30 .571 4 Boston 71 45 17 9 99 239 184 16. Kentucky 14-6 463 8 Minnesota 40 31 .563 4½ Toronto 72 43 22 7 93 243 204 17. Texas Tech 17-5 460 9 3-point shots at the youngest Denver 38 33 .535 6½ Florida 70 36 27 7 79 212 216 18. Texas A&M 17-4 457 10 level of competition. They also Pacific Division Montreal 73 26 35 12 64 182 232 19. UNLV 18-3 455 21 Ottawa 71 26 34 11 63 197 244 20. UCF 17-4 450 22 call for the use of a 24-second W L Pct GB Detroit 72 26 35 11 63 184 224 21. Southern Miss. 14-4 446 23 shot clock at the high school y-Golden State 53 18 .746 — Buffalo 72 23 37 12 58 172 236 22. Illinois 11-5 444 25 L.A. Clippers 37 32 .536 15 Metropolitan Division 23. Duke 16-4 442 26 level and a 30-second shot L.A. Lakers 31 39 .443 21½ 24. Sam Houston State 16-4 439 — clock for ages 12-14 in their Sacramento 23 49 .319 30½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA 25. Missouri 15-5 435 24 Phoenix 19 52 .268 34 Washington 72 41 24 7 89 225 214 26. Wichita State 13-4 432 20 youth guidelines that were an- x-clinched playoff spot Pittsburgh 72 41 26 5 87 237 218 27. Coastal Carolina 15-7 431 30 nounced Tuesday. y-clinched division Columbus 73 40 28 5 85 205 203 28. Southeastern Louisiana 16-6 428 — Philadelphia 73 37 25 11 85 218 215 29. East Carolina 16-4 425 — “When these kids are getting TUESDAY New Jersey 72 37 27 8 82 217 215 30. Texas State 13-4-1 423 — into the sport at this young age, Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. Carolina 72 31 30 11 73 194 225 Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 72 32 32 8 72 208 231 we want them to get in and have L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders 72 30 32 10 70 231 262 TRANSACTIONS a good experience, have them Oklahoma City at Boston, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Utah, 9 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE TUESDAY succeed,” USA Basketball CEO Detroit at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Central Division Jim Tooley said, “and we think Houston at Portland, 10:30 p.m. BASEBALL GP W L OT Pts GF GA American League these rules and standards help TODAY Nashville 72 48 14 10 106 236 178 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Reassigned RHP Michael Kopech them do that, help them develop Memphis at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Winnipeg 72 43 19 10 96 240 189 and OF Jacob May to minor league camp. Toronto at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Minnesota 73 41 24 8 90 227 210 NEW YORK YANKEES — Acquired RHP Anyelo Gomez as a as young people and overall im- Charlotte at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Colorado 72 39 25 8 86 231 209 Rule 5 Draft return from Atlanta and assigned him to New York at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Dallas 73 38 27 8 84 209 197 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). proves the sport.” Denver at Chicago, 8 p.m. St. Louis 72 39 28 5 83 201 193 TAMPA BAY RAYS — Sent INF Luis Rengifo to the L.A. The guidelines were devel- Indiana at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Chicago 73 30 34 9 69 208 223 Angels to complete an earlier trade. L.A. Clippers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Pacific Division National League oped over a two-year period by Washington at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned RHP Jimmie Sherfy a working group that included GP W L OT Pts GF GA to OF Jeremy Hazelbaker to Reno (PCL). THURSDAY Vegas 72 46 21 5 97 244 199 COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned INF/OF Jordan Patterson former players and coaches, Memphis at Charlotte, 7 p.m. San Jose 72 40 23 9 89 219 199 to Albuquerque (PCL). Reassigned INFs Garrett and representatives from high Philadelphia at Orlando, 7 p.m. Los Angeles 73 40 27 6 86 211 184 Hampson and Brendan Rogers and C Jan Vazquez to Detroit at Houston, 8 p.m. Anaheim 73 37 24 12 86 206 197 minor league camp. school, the NCAA and AAU bas- L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Calgary 74 35 29 10 80 204 222 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Optioned RHP Dylan Baker and ketball. They were divided into Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Edmonton 72 31 36 5 67 201 231 LHP Adam Liberatore to minor league camp. Atlanta at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Vancouver 72 25 38 9 59 186 236 Reassigned INFs Jake Peter and Donovan Solano to four segments: ages 7-8, ages Arizona 72 24 37 11 59 175 230 minor league camp. 9-11, ages 12-14 and grades 9-12. FRIDAY NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned OF Braxton Lee and RHPs Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild Nick Wittgren and Sandy Alcantara to New Orleans Most of the standards can’t L.A. Clippers at Indiana, 7 p.m. cards per conference advance to playoffs. (PCL). be enforced, because the NBA Brooklyn at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. NEW YORK METS — Optioned INFs Gavin Cecchini and Minnesota at New York, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY Luis Guillorme to minor league camp. Reassigned OF and USA Basketball don’t op- Phoenix at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Matt den Dekker, C Jose Lobaton, INF Ty Kelly, LHPs erate leagues or tournaments Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 7 p.m. Matt Purke and P.J. Conlon and RHPs Drew Smith, A.J. Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Griffin and Corey Taylor to minor league camp. at the early ages. But the hope Utah at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Edmonton at Carolina, 7 p.m. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned 2B Max Moroff, RHP is that recreation organiza- Boston at Portland, 10 p.m. Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Nick Kingham and OF Christopher Bostick to Atlanta at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Indianapolis (IL). Reassigned OF Todd Cunnigham; C tions will implement all or at Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Jackson Williams; INFs Pablo Reyes, Erich Weiss and Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Eric Wood; and RHPs Brett McKinney, Casey Sadler and least some of them, because MLB SPRING TRAINING Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. John Stilson to minor league camp. the recommendations come Vancouver at Vegas, 10 p.m. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned OF Victor Robles from the highest level of the AMERICAN LEAGUE New Jersey at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. to Syracuse (IL). Reassigned LHP Ismael Guillon to minor league camp. sport. 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NCAA MEN’S TOURNAMENT TIGERS FROM PAGE B1

Clemson’s been in the The Tigers, picked for Duke’s Allen making the most zone this season for quite 13th in the Atlantic Coast some time. Conference last October, Brownell had made the had long been known a de- NCAAs his first season in fensive powerhouse that of final NCAA Tournament 2010-11, then missed the could not keep up with tournament the next six most teams on offense. But seasons. Clemson has shot .457 per- BY JOEDY MCCREARY Before this season, he cent this season (seventh The Associated Press took the team overseas for best in the ACC and tops an exhibition tour to Spain. in Brownell’s eight sea- DURHAM, N.C. — Grayson The Tigers were at their sons) while maintaining Allen wants to make the most Barcelona hotel in August its defensive tenacity of his final run through the when a fatal terror attack (third in ACC in points al- NCAA Tournament. took place just outside lowed). It hasn’t exactly been a when a van drove into pe- The Tigers used their smooth four years for the destrians, killing 14 people shooting to build a big half- Duke senior who won a na- and wounding at least 130 time lead on North Caroli- tional title in 2015 before be- others. na , then called on defense coming one of the sport’s No one in Clemson’s to make several big second- most polarizing figures amid a party was hurt. Browell half stops when the Tar series of tripping incidents. believes it brought the Heels tied the game for an But he’s evolved into the players closer, something 82-78 victory Jan. 30 to elder statesman on a team full essential during their snap a 10-game losing of freshmen, and he has No. 2 run to the school’s streak to the last year’s na- seed Duke (28-7) preparing for a fourth-ever trip to the tional champions. rematch with 11th-seeded Syra- round of 16. A season ago, Clemson cuse (23-13) on Friday night in “When we got back from was snake bit in the ACC Omaha, Nebraska, in the Mid- Spain, I had no doubt about as it was 2-8 in games west Regional semifinals. this team’s spirit,” the decided by five points or “There’s obviously no way coach said. less. This year’s team I’m going to hold any words Of course it doesn’t has turned things back or anything like that,” hurt when Clemson is around to go 4-2 in close Allen said Tuesday. “And I making shots. games. think it really helps with this THE ASSOCIATED PRESS team. Duke’s Grayson Allen is trying to make the most of his fourth and final “It speaks to the maturity time in the NCAA basketball tournament. The Blue Devils won the level of our team, and every- title during his freshman season but have fallen short the past two one’s secure in their role on seasons. the team,” he added. “Me, by being that secure leader and Duke to its most recent NCAA that he noticed the rest of the telling these guys and them ei- title. During the following two Blue Devils listening to him. ther following or becoming a seasons, though, his name be- “And he smiled. ‘Your team leader in their own right. ... came synonymous with three is really listening to you,’” Everyone is speaking up right separate tripping incidents Krzyzewski told Allen. “Keep now and it helps with our to- that earned him a flagrant saying what you think you getherness.” foul, a reprimand from the At- should say. And you could see Part of his willingness to lantic Coast Conference and a he was proud of it. ... He’s tell- speak up, of course, is be- one-game suspension. ing people what to do, and it cause this is his last shot at a Aside from his hip-check was really neat to see where THE ASSOCIATED PRESS national championship. But foul on North Carolina’s Gar- he’s at right now.” Clemson coach Brad Brownell has a word with guard Gabe it’s also a reflection of how he rison Brooks two weeks ago in Allen said his teammates DeVoe during the second half of the team’s first-round victory has grown more comfortable the ACC Tournament — an in- are developing leadership over New Mexico State on Friday in San Diego. Read the full in leading through not just ac- cident that later was laughed habits of their own, and the story at www.theitem.com/sports tion but by words. off by the Tar Heels — Allen’s cumulative effect has been a “He’s just grown into being senior season has been gener- group sense of ownership of a leader,” coach Mike Krzyze- ally devoid of any controversy. the team. Duke has won nine wski said. “He’s not a vocal Instead, the focus has been of 11 games and beat Iona and guy, so just learning about on his production on the court Rhode Island by 20 points Keeping SumterAmanda McNulty, County BeautifulExtension Agent that and still playing his and his leadership off it. Allen apiece. game, it’s an evolution. He’s a is the team’s second-leading “I think it’s clear to any- People Who Help Lacey and David’s daughter, Emily. much better player now than scorer at 15.6 points per game. body who’s seen us play ... Making It Grow has a live show Several weeks ago, we were treated to he’s ever been because he’s And though leadership that we’ve really come togeth- forty-four weeks a year. Almost every watching her take her first step. learned all these things.” skills are tougher to quantify, er, and so they’re not only lis- Tuesday, the SCETV station here in Frank Fickling has a long-standing He can certainly draw upon Krzyzewski offered an anec- tening to me, they’re listening Sumter, WRJA, is bustling with relationship with SCETV Sumter plenty of the experiences — dote: He said he and Allen to each other,” Allen said. activity. Our producer Sean Flynn and last year became one of the Tuesday night production members. good and bad — of his previ- were among the last people “There’s a lot of back and and station manager Craig Ness are joined by a cadre of professionals We’re sometimes treated to the ous three years. out of the locker room follow- forth going on between guys, who all have specific duties to make sounds of his classical guitar if we His hustle plays against ing the second-round victory and we’re really embracing the show a reality. happen by where he is sitting before Wisconsin in the 2015 national over Rhode Island, and the the group, team mentality and Things really start to rock and roll the action begins. championship game sparked Hall of Fame coach told him it’s a really cool thing.” about four. Our guests arrive and we Pat McDaniel, who keeps our bring in plants and show and tell Sumter County Clemson Extension items. If we’re having a side counter, office on the straight and narrow, is we arrange the material and talk there every Tuesday helping with a about the important points we need variety of tasks, including makeup. FROM PAGE B1 Self said the plan was to rest him Sunday and to cover. When someone is cooking Our make-up coordinator taught us PEAK Monday, practice Tuesday through Thursday, and in the kitchen area of the set, getting that eyebrows are critically impor- be ready to go against a fifth-seeded Clemson the ingredients sorted out, and tant so I have to remember to darken plates, pots and pans selected, is part mine each week. Pat also coordinates It would help the Jayhawks’ cause if Udoka team that ran roughshod over No. 4 seed Auburn. of that routine. Sumter County Master Gardener Azubuike is closer to 100 percent against the Ti- “Coach is trying to limit my time sometimes, At five, we have supper. For many volunteers, two of whom come each gers. and I’m like, ‘Coach, I’m good. I’m good to go,’” years now, Chris Wand, owner of Tuesday to sit with her, processing The 7-foot sophomore played 22 minutes Azubuike said with a smile. “I’m feeling good Sub Station II on N. Harvin, has and queuing the phone call ques- against Seton Hall, and the Jayhawks needed right now. I feel good to be back with the team. sponsored our program by providing tions we attempt to answer during delicious sandwiches and salads for the show. all of them against Pirates big man Angel Del- And like, as soon as I stepped on the court, I us. Next we have a facsimile, check- Recently, we lost a treasured mem- gado. But while Azubuike was effective after felt good and I was just good to go.” ing equipment and practicing for a ber of the Tuesday night cadre. Al missing most of two weeks with a ligament in- Still, the Jayhawks (29-7) have only had one smooth flow from both sides of the Newman was dedicated to quality in jury to his left knee, there were still times that person step up offensively each of their first cameras. all aspects of his life, and he brought he was laboring. two NCAA Tournament games, and that’s Some of the people who come on professionalism and dependability to Tuesdays are from Sumter and his time helping us each week. His “He’s probably not close to 100 percent, to be cause for concern. When they’ve struggled this worked many years as volunteers. life was grounded by family and honest, but the way his attitude has been, the season, such as losses to Washington and Ari- Lacey Taylor Shadoan, began helping faith, and he exhibited a steadiness way he’s been rehabbing, that allowed him to zona State, nobody in their talented backcourt us while still in high school. We’ve and sense of purpose that inspired us get out there,” Kansas star Devonte Graham came through in the clutch. watched her successfully complete to give our best when he was with us. said. “You can’t duplicate having ‘Doke in the Against Penn, it was Graham who shouldered college with a theatre management game. He’s a big piece of our offense.” the load. He scored 29 points, dished out six as- major, and several years ago had the joy of attending her wedding. Her Clemson University Cooperative Extension Now, Azubuike will have another week to get sists with six rebounds, and played all but one husband, David Shadoan, began Service offers its programs to people of all his feet — or rather his knee — under him. minute in a game tight until the second half. helping several years before their ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, marriage, and even his father, Paul national origin, disability, political beliefs, sex- NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Shadoan, eventually joined the faith- ual orientation, marital or family status and is ful contingent of Tuesday night cam- an equal opportunity employer. era and technical specialists. Now on ALBANY REGIONAL 45 UCLA (26-7) vs. Texas (28-6), 9 p.m. First Round Second Round Regional Championship Tuesdays, we see phone videos of Friday, March 16 Sunday, March 18 Sunday, March 25 At Columbia, S.C. At Notre Dame, Ind. 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COLUMBIA — Daniel Reyn- hits, including a double, and Brogdon walk-off 3-run triple BISHOPVILLE — Robert gin on Monday at the SHS olds pitched a 2-hit shutout to two runs. Rebecca Dinkins got in the bottom of the sixth in- E. Lee improved to 2-3 with field, falling in the opener 14-6 lead Wilson Hall to a 2-0 varsi- a hit and scored a run. ning gave Laurence Manning a 12-4 victory over Pee Dee before winning the nightcap ty baseball victory over Ham- WILLIAMSBURG 9 Academy a 12-11 victory over on Monday at the REL 7-6. mond on Monday at the Ham- THOMAS SUMTER 1 Andrews High School on field. In the first game, Anna mond field. Monday at Julie Skolar Field Caleigh Barrett was 2-for-4 Lowder led the Lady Game- Reynolds struck out four DALZELL — Thomas Sum- in a game called after six in- with a run and three RBI, cocks by going 3-for 3. Emily batters for the Barons, who ter Academy lost to Williams- nings due to darkness. while McKenzie Shannon was Jordan and Emily Deas both improved to 4-1 on the season. burg Academy 9-1 on Tuesday LMA rallied from a 9-0 defi- 2-for-4 with a walk, four runs had two hits, while Samantha Daulton Dabbs led the of- at the TSA field. cit in the second inning to get and two RBI to lead the of- Kirkhart and Braelynn Dur- fense, going 2-for-4 with a run Sydney Daniel had two hits the win. Brogdon was 2-for-4 fense. Charley Grace Norris ham both had a hit and an batted in. to lead the Lady Generals. with six RBI. had a hit, two walks and two RBI. Josie Reed had a double, Car- Grace Anne Lasseigne was runs. In the second game, Deas VARSITY TENNIS men Silvester an RBI and 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI Lindsey Hill was the win- led the way with two hits and WILSON 6 Kendall Peckham a hit and a and two runs. Abby Anderson ning pitcher striking out four two RBI. Lowder and Durham SUMTER 1 run. was 2-for-3 with an RBI and and walking three while al- had two hits apiece, Kailin two runs, Gracyn Nalley lowing nine hits. Hodge had a hit and two RBI FLORENCE — Sumter High JV SOFTBALL scored three runs and Brean- LUGOFF-ELGIN 14-6 and Jordan had a hit and an School lost to Wilson 6-1 on LAURENCE MANNING 12 na Boykin had a double and SUMTER 6-7 RBI. Monday at the WHS courts. ANDREWS 11 two runs. Jordan picked up the win. The Gamecocks fell to 1-5. ROBERT E. LEE 12 Sumter High School split a SINGLES MANNING — Laura Betts PEE DEE 4 doubleheader with Lugoff-El- From staff reports 1 – Anish Jona (W) defeated Briggs Berry 6-0, 6-1. 2 – Davis Ivey (W) defeated Zachary Kelly 6-1, 6-1. 3 – Nav Singh (W) defeated Tyler Smithhart 6-1, 6-1. 4 – Karthik Baraka (W) defeated Alex Burger 6-0, 6-1. Replace the missing words. 5 – Joshua Anyim (W) defeated Kaleb © 2018 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 34, No. 15 Bartrug 6-2, 6-0. DOUBLES 1 – Berry/Kelly (S) defeated Jeremy The Uncut Story Anyim/Lyle Detalo 7-5, 7-5. Most people cut their nails as they 2 – Trey Garland/Thomas Pipkins (W) grow. But Shridhar Chillal of ______defeated Paul Gotshall/Jordan Baker Aren’t you glad you have fingernails to 4-6, 6-3, 10-7. help you scratch it? And your toenails decided to let his nails grow on one come in handy to protect your toes ______. They grew and grew for when you stub them! years and years. He let the nails on his JV BASEBALL left hand ______for 62 years! If you LAKEWOOD 17 added up the ______of each nail CRESTWOOD 0 Hard as Nails! on his left hand, the length came to nearly 30 feet! His thumbnail was the Lakewood High School de- Since fingernails and toenails are so hard, some people think they are bones. NOT Keratin shows up in longest at just about 6 feet 5 inches! feated Crestwood 17-0 on Mon- TRUE! Fingernails and toenails are more like other animals as well. Source: Guiness Book of World Records day at the CHS field. your hair than your bones. Both are made of They are part of a horse’s hooves, Travis Pillsbury was 3-for-3 keratin and that is what makes them tough. cats’ claws, hair, porcupine quills, bird feathers and even a rhino’s horn! with three RBI to lead the Ga- 16 tors. Ian Morris was 2-for-4 The hard surface of your nails helps to protect the tips of your fingers and toes. SENSITIVE Find the words by looking up, with a triple and three RBI, 19 down, backwards, forwards, Your fingernails make it easier to scratch TOENAILS sideways and diagonally. Cody Windham had a triple an itch or peel an orange. FEATHERS and two RBI, Dayven McLeod A F K S C R A T C H had two hits and two RBI, KERATIN 14 CUTICLE L E S E V O O H T F Jonathan Bryant had two hits Do the math to label the diagram of a fingernail. and an RBI, Jacob Ingram SCRATCH U A I N R T O O R C and Jay Thompson both had a 17 HOOVES N T N S S A E G U Q QUILLS double and an RBI and Land- U H S I T N T T U S LUNULA on Geddings had a hit and an SLIVER L E W T A E I I K S RBI. 18 CLAWS A R A I C C L I N P Daniel Young and Adrian nail root RIPS N S L V L L N A I I Levine both pitched two in- cuticle ROOT nings in the 2-hit shutout. NailsNails start in the nail root, L S C E S L I V E R Why doesn’t it which is hidden under the CATS LAURENCE MANNING 12 cuticle. At the root of the Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical hurt when I cut SKIN words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. CAROLINA 6 nail, new cells grow. The my nails? new nail cells push the old nail cells along the nail bed. LAKE CITY — Laurence The part of your nails that you can see is dead, so it Manning Academy defeated The cuticle is the tiny sliver doesn’t hurt to cut them. If a of skin where your nail Carolina Academy 12-6 on nail rips away from the comes out from under your Monday at the CA field. tender skin underneath, OW! skin. Cuticles help to protect Photo Finder That really hurts. That is why Keaton Wilds led the LMA the new nail as it grows out Look through today’s newspaper for photos your fingers and toes need from the nail root. nail bed offense with three hits, Kyle tough nails, to protect the lunula bone and drawings. In how many can you see Horton had two hits and Brit- sensitive skin underneath. fingernails or toenails? Count the number That pale half circle just above the cuticle is called the lunula. of each in today’s newspaper. ton Morris hit a home run. Use the code below to see what this Latin word means. Hunter Reed was the win- Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information. ning pitcher. On Friday in Florence, the BOTTLE MATCH: Draw a line from each bottle of nail polish to its identical twin. Hand Print Swampcats beat Florence Trace your hands on a Christian School 18-6. Aaron piece of newspaper. Freedom of the Send your story to: Carlton had three hits, while Cut it out and ask your friends or family Press Morris, Reed, Henry Black to write something on and Buddy Gales had two each hand that tells Is a free press important? apiece. Gales picked up the something special Why or why not? Tell us about YOU. your opinion. win. Standards Link: Reading Deadline: April 15 Published: Week of May 13 Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. Please include your school and grade. B TEAM BASEBALL Standards Link: Observation: Find the differences between common objects. 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NCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ALBANY REGIONAL Notre Dame 99, Cal State Northridge 81 At Starkville, Miss. Michigan 75, Northern Colorado 61 First Round Villanova 81, South Dakota State 74, OT Oklahoma State 84, Syracuse 57 Baylor 96, Grambling State 46 Friday, March 16 At College Station, Texas Mississippi State 95, Nicholls 50 Saturday, March 17 At Columbia, S.C. DePaul 90, Oklahoma 79 At Los Angeles At Stanford, Calif. Virginia 68, California 62 Texas A&M 89, Drake 76 UCLA 71, American 60 Florida Gulf Coast 80, Missouri 70 South Carolina 63, N.C. A&T 52 At Eugene, Ore. Creighton 76, Iowa 70 Stanford 82, Gonzaga 68 Saturday, March 17 Minnesota 89, Green Bay 77 At Austin, Texas Second Round At Storrs, Conn. Oregon 88, Seattle 45 Arizona State 73, Nebraska 62 Sunday, March 18 UConn 140, Saint Francis (Pa.) 52 Saturday, March 17 Texas 83, Maine 54 At Louisville, Ky. Quinnipiac 86, Miami 72 At Columbus, Ohio Second Round Louisville 90, Marquette 72 At Athens, Ga. Central Michigan 78, LSU 69 Sunday, March 18 At Knoxville, Tenn. Duke 72, Belmont 58 Ohio State 87, George Washington 45 At Raleigh, N.C. Oregon State 66, Tennessee 59 Georgia 68, Mercer 63 Second Round N.C. State 74, Maryland 60 At Waco, Texas At Tallahassee, Fla. Sunday, March 18 Monday, March 19 Baylor 80, Michigan 58 Florida State 91, Little Rock 49 At Notre Dame, Ind. At Starkville, Miss. Monday, March 19 Buffalo 102, South Florida 79 Notre Dame 98, Villanova 72 Mississippi State (33-1) vs. Oklahoma State At Stanford, Calif. Second Round At College Station, Texas (21-10), 9 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast (31-4) vs. Stanford (23-10), 9 Sunday, March 18 Texas A&M 80, DePaul 79 At Los Angeles p.m. At Columbia, S.C. At Eugene, Ore. Creighton (19-12) vs. UCLA (25-7), 9 p.m. Regional Semifinals South Carolina 66, Virginia 56 Oregon 101, Minnesota 73 At Austin, Texas Friday, March 23 Monday, March 19 Monday, March 19 Arizona State (22-12) vs. Texas (27-6), 9 p.m. At Lexington, Ky. At Storrs, Conn. At Columbus, Ohio Regional Semifinals Oregon State (25-7) vs. Baylor (33-1), 7 or 9:30 UConn (33-0) vs. Quinnipiac (28-5), 6:30 p.m. Central Michigan (29-4) vs. Ohio State (28-6), Friday, March 23 p.m. At Athens, Ga. 6:30 p.m. At Kansas City, Mo. Louisville (34-2) vs. Florida Gulf Coast-Stan- Duke (23-8) vs. Georgia (26-6), 6:30 p.m. Regional Semifinals N.C. State (26-8) vs. Mississippi State-Oklaho- ford winner, 7 or 9:30 p.m. At Tallahassee, Fla. Saturday, March 24 ma State winner, 7 or 9:30 p.m. Regional Championship Buffalo (28-5) vs. Florida State (26-6), 6:30 p.m. At Spokane, Wash. Creighton-UCLA winner vs. Arizona State-Tex- Sunday, March 25 Regional Semifinals Notre Dame (31-3) vs. Texas A&M (26-9), 4 or as winner, 7 or 9:30 p.m. Semifinal winners, Noon Saturday, March 24 6:30 p.m. Regional Championship At Albany, N.Y. Oregon (32-4) vs. Central Michigan-Ohio State Sunday, March 25 FINAL FOUR South Carolina (28-6) vs. Buffalo-Florida State winner, 4 or 6:30 p.m. Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m. At Columbus, Ohio winner, 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Regional Championship National Semifinals UConn-Quinnipiac winner vs. Duke-Georgia Monday, March 26 LEXINGTON REGIONAL Friday, March 30 winner, 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Semifinal winners, 9 p.m. First Round Albany champion vs. Spokane chamion, 7 or Regional Championship Friday, March 16 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 26 KANSAS CITY REGIONAL At Louisville, Ky. Kansas City champion vs. Lexington champi- Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. First Round Louisville 74, Boise State 42 on, 7 or 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 Marquette 84, Dayton 65 National Championship SPOKANE REGIONAL At Raleigh, N.C. At Knoxville, Tenn. Sunday, April 1 First Round Maryland 77, Princeton 57 Oregon State 82, Western Kentucky 58 Semifinal winners, 6 p.m. Friday, March 16 N.C. State 62, Elon 34 Tennessee 100, Liberty 60 At Notre Dame, Ind. Saturday, March 17 At Waco, Texas USC FROM PAGE B1 No. 11 seed Buffalo up next for USC It goes without saying though that at the door of a No. 1 seed. To no every other team would like to avoid avail though. facing UConn as far into the tourna- The second part of the complaint after 21-point upset of Florida State ment as possible. And it seemed that revolves around USC being sent to BY JOE REEDY Carolina had done enough to avoid these distant locations which makes that is great.” that., it difficult for its huge fan base to The Associated Press The Bulls are the also the first South Carolina finished second in follow it. Carolina leads the wom- Mid-American Conference team the Southeastern Conference regular en’s game in attendance and the TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A week since Bowling Green in 2007 to ad- season, snapping its run of consecu- fans came out in force for the two ago Buffalo was waiting to find out if vance to the Sweet 16. They were tive conference crowns at three. games in Columbia on Friday and it earned one of the final four at- joined moments later by MAC rival However, it won the SEC tournament Sunday. There were over 10,000 peo- large berths to the women’s NCAA Central Michigan which knocked off for the fourth straight season -- the ple at Colonial Life Arena for a 9 Tournament. Ohio State also as an 11-seed. first time that has ever happened -- p.m. Sunday start in the 66-56 victo- Now the 11th-seeded Bulls are Buffalo coach Felisha Legette-Jack taking down three ranked teams in ry over Virginia. Needless to say, headed to the Sweet 16 for the first said she got off the phone with Cen- Tennessee, Georgia and previously USC led in attendance in its two time in school history. tral Michigan coach Sue Guevara undefeated Mississippi State in the games in one of the 16 opening- Cierra Dillard scored 22 points as after their game was done. The Bulls process. round sites. Buffalo shocked No. 3 seed Florida were the first team from the confer- Yet a 26-6 record with two losses to One has to wonder why USC State 86-65 in a second-round game ence to earn an at-large berth in 22 Tennessee without All-American couldn’t have been placed in the Lex- on Monday night. The Bulls (29-5) years. A’Ja Wilson, losses to No. 1 seeds ington, Kentucky, regional, the clos- won’t have far to go for the regional “Our goal was to let people know UConn, Notre Dame and Mississippi est of the regionals to the Palmetto semifinal as it will face defending that the MAC was alive and well,” State and a loss to tourney team Mis- State. The NCAA wants fans in the champion and second-seeded South Legette-Jack said. souri wasn’t enough. Since the seats at those games and USC would Carolina on Saturday in Albany, Buffalo made 14 3-pointers in its Gamecocks beat Tennessee so con- have certainly supplied them. New York. first-round win over South Florida vincingly the one time it had Wilson And even if you can’t plant them “We made history. It hasn’t sunk in but was able to work it more inside in the lineup one has to think it in Lexington, why not Kansas City, and hit us,” Dillard said. “We’re against Florida State (26-7). It shot could have won the other games with Missouri, or Spokane, Washington, going to the Sweet 16 and to be a mid- 47.4 percent from the field but more her. That would have left them with the other sites? major. It’s an amazing feeling. This is importantly went 27 of 30 on free a 28-4 record and possibly knocking What is the problem? the year of upsets and to be a part of throws.

OBITUARIES KENNETH L. SMITH son of the late Thomas W. and day, March 18, 2018, at his res- CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken- Aline Brewer McIntosh. Mr. idence in Bishopville. neth Leroy Smith, 65, died on McIntosh was a retired con- Born in Lee County, he was VERMELL M. DAVIS Woodrow, Blondell Prescott of Monday, March 19, 2018, at struction worker. a son of the late Heatly and Vermell Melton Davis, 79, Saginaw, Barbara (Willie) Carolinas Medical Center, Surviving are two sons, Nora Bradley Luckey. entered into eternal rest on Bowman and Elma Joe of Concord, North Carolina. Robert M. McIntosh Jr. (Me- The family is receiving Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Bishopville; 12 grandchildren; He was born on Nov. 24, lissa) of Wedgefield and Ron- friends and relatives at the her home. She was surround- five great-grandchildren; and 1952, in Greeleyville, a son of ald Allan McIntosh (Stacy) of home, 420 Albert St., Bishop- ed by her loving four sisters-in-law, Lula Mae the late Lucius Harold and Mayesville; a sister, Linnie ville. family and Davis of Dalzell, Martha Hattie Fulton Smith. Walden of West Virginia; Funeral arrangements will friends during Davis of Pittsburgh, Mattie The family is receiving seven grandchildren, Angela be announced by Square Deal the last days of Young of Winston-Salem, friends at the home of his Caples, Breanna Joe McIn- Funeral Home, 106 McIntosh her life. North Carolina, and Theresa brother and sister-in-law, the tosh, Zackery Hunter McIn- St., Bishopville. Born on June Melton of Columbia. Her Rev. Charles and Thomasina tosh, Bryan LeBlanc, Christo- 9, 1938, in Lee memory will also be cher- Smith, 234 N. Brook St., Man- pher A. McIntosh, Keith W. MARGARET SINGLETON County, she was ning. McIntosh and Allan T. McIn- Margaret Singleton, 72, de- DAVIS ished by a host of nieces, a daughter of nephews, cousins, other rela- These services have been tosh; and seven great-grand- parted this life on Monday, the late Willie tives and friends. entrusted to Samuels Funeral children. March 19, 2018, at Continue “Buster” and Lillie Bell Mc- The family is receiving rela- Home LLC, Manning. The family will receive Care Hospital at Palmetto Fadden Melton. At an early tives and friends at her home, friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Health Baptist, Columbia. age, she confessed faith in 3250 Spring Hill Road, Dalzell. WILLIE LEE BLACKWELL Thursday at the home of his She was born on Jan. 6, Jesus Christ and joined St. Funeral services will be Willie Lee Blackwell, 83, granddaughter, 430 Pioneer 1946, in Sumter, she was a Mark Baptist Church. After held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at husband of Lue Edna Dupree Drive. daughter of the late Ben Sr. marrying the love of her life, New Haven United Methodist Blackwell, died on Tuesday, Online condolences may be and Theodorsia Diggs Single- she joined New Haven Unit- Church, 3159 Red Hill Road, March 20, 2018, at Palmetto sent to www.sumterfunerals. ton. ed Methodist Church, where Bishopville, with the Rev. Fa- Health Tuomey. com Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. she was a faithful member of detra Harrington Boyd, pas- He was born on Jan. 7, 1935, Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Main St., Sumter, is in charge the senior choir, served on tor, and the Rev. Charlie in Manning, a son of the late neral Home & Crematory, 221 of arrangements. the usher board and a mem- Thomas, eulogist. Claude and Mamie Miller Broad St., Sumter, is in charge ber of the United Methodist Wake services will be held Blackwell. of the arrangements, (803) GENEIVE COOK Women, until her health from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the The family is receiving 775-9386. Geneive Cook, 89, departed failed. She was educated in John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- friends at the home of his wife, this life on Friday, March 16, the public schools of Lee morial Chapel of Williams Fu- 1290 Blossom St., Manning. 2018, at Harbor Grace Hospice County. Vermell was a retir- neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main These services have been in Atlanta. ee of the Lee County School St., Sumter. entrusted to Samuels Funeral She was born on March 27, District. She worked at West The remains will be placed Home LLC, Manning. 1928, in Sumter, a daughter of Lee Elementary School for 20 in the church at 1 p.m. the late Moultrie B. Brogdon years in the food service de- The procession will leave at ROBERT M. MCINTOSH and Clara Walker. partment. 1:30 p.m. from the home. Robert M. McIntosh, 75, The family will be receiving She was a loving wife to her Burial will be at New Haven widower of Wanda Boat- JAMES LUCKEY friends at her home, 4300 Du- husband, Tommy Davis, for United Methodist Church wright McIntosh, died on Sun- bose Siding Road, Sumter. almost 60 years. Vermell was Cemetery. day, March 18, 2018, at Palmet- BISHOPVILLE — James Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. a very devoted and loving Services directed by the to Health Tuomey. Luckey, 98, widower of Rosa Main St., Sumter, is in charge mother, mother-in-law, grand- management and staff of Wil- Born in Sumter, he was a Byrd Luckey, passed on Sun- of arrangements. mother, great-grandmother, liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 sister, sister-in-law, aunt, N. Main St., Sumter. cousin and a dear friend. 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Apply at Wally's Hardware Complaint upon the subscriber at his 1291 Broad St. office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within Roofers Needed. Must have 3 thirty (30) days after service hereof, 7,IBERTY Street • Sumter, SC years experience minimum and except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) Driver's license a plus. Must be able days, exclusive of the day of such 803.774.1200 to pass back ground and drug service, and if you fail to answer the screen. Serious inquiries call Complaint within the time aforesaid, www.theitem.com 803-478-2950. or otherwise appear and defend, the SECTIONC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 ee n wh ls b o rin y g r s a r j o b i y

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Marwa, 11, left, looks at a book inside a bus library in Kabul, Afghanistan. From sunrise to sunset, the bus drives around Kabul’s neighborhoods, stopping in to Afghan children each place for a couple of hours at a time. Zainab, 9, above, enjoys her book on a carpeted area in the bus.

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KABUL, Afghanistan — The children of Kabul love the blue bus — they rush toward it every time it pulls into their street, eager to come onboard, their young eyes brimming with excitement. But it's no ordinary bus. Its name is Charmaghz, the Dari word for Walnut, and it's a library on wheels — the first such enterprise in Afghanistan's war- battered capital. Inside the bus are rows of neatly stacked books for children, hundreds of them in both Dari and Pashto, the two main lan- guages in Af- ghanistan. And small tables and stools for the kids to sit on as they discover the joys of reading. From sunrise Freshta Karim, 25, is to sunset, the bus the owner of a bus drives around Ka- library in Kabul. bul's neighbor- hoods, stopping in each place for a cou- ple of hours at a time. The library was the initiative of Freshta Karim, a 25-year-old who re- cently got her master's degree in public Colorful surroundings make for a cozy place for Afghan children to enjoy the books on the bus. policy from the University of Oxford, England. She wanted to give Kabul's children something badly missing in "We were not expecting so much in, and start reading. donated by different organizations or her own childhood — the chance to love from the people and such accep- "The first day I came on the bus, I individuals. The donations also pay for widen one's horizons, free of the shad- tance; I am so amazed," she said. was so happy that I didn't want to the fuel that keeps the wheels turning ow of war and poverty. Karim says few people her age re- leave and go home," Marwa said, smil- day to day. The idea came to her two years ago, member going to libraries as kids, the ing. University student Siyam Barakati, Karim said, when she was hosting a war had deprived them of so much. She wants to know more about ev- 21, is one of the five-member team on small reading club for children at her According to Save the Children, nearly erything, her homeland and the world, the bus. He is the storyteller, and his home. She thought about ways to ex- a third of all Afghan children are un- she says. job is to read to the smaller children pand the project and bring reading op- able to attend school, leaving them at Karim and her team think it's im- who cannot yet read. portunities to more children in the city. increased risk of child labor, recruit- portant for the children to choose the "It is really enjoyable for me to be "I don't know how many of us can re- ment by armed groups, early marriage books that appeal to them freely and with kids; for a short time I forget ev- ally forget the pain that the war has and other forms of exploitation. keep reading. It's the best way to devel- erything else," he said. "It's a good feel- given us. Maybe children are too young "Many schools even don't have build- op critical thinking, she says — and ing." to think about it, but I still feel that they ings," Karim said. "Talking about a li- hopefully also a step toward combat- For 10-year-old Sameer, books are realize it," she said. "I hope a program brary is a luxury." ting Afghanistan's 62 percent illiteracy his new friends — and a source of like this can give them an opportunity On a recent day in her western rate. knowledge to pass on. to forget those things." Kabul neighborhood of Kart-e-Char, The blue bus, decorated with color- "I read a book here and learn some- Two weeks into the project, she is 11-year-old Marwa could hardly wait ful paintings to appeal to the young thing from it," he said. "Then I go thrilled by the kids' fondness for the for the bus to turn the corner of the ones, was provided by the transporta- home and tell the story to my sisters, bus. road so she could see it, run and jump tion ministry. All the books have been and I get to learn more." Joyce Bulifant recounts the ups and downs of Hollywood BY NICK THOMAS were at boarding school togeth- “I was all signed, sealed and her ‘Bye-Yum Pum Pum’ song “I didn’t want to do that www.tinseltowntalks.com er and we started dating a cou- delivered to play Mrs. Brady on with Lesley Ann Warren. She dadgum movie, I thought it was ple of years later but only after ‘The Brady Bunch,’” she re- recalls bumping into the pro- so silly,” she recalled. “I was For those who keep track of I told him he had to join the called. “One Friday, I was ducer while walking to the re- married to William Asher at Hollywood nuptials, the title of drama club because I spent all showing the director and pro- cording studio to record the the time and he told me ‘You’re Joyce Bulifant’s autobiography my time there!” ducer (and writer, Sherwood song for the audio track. an actress – you act!’ Now it’s released last fall may not repre- Her marriage Schwartz) my wardrobe but “I was really nervous about been called one of the 100 fun- sent a marital world record, to MacArthur they were acting very strange. making it, and Walt Disney ac- niest movies ever made.” but it will probably grab your lasted a decade. When I asked what was wrong tually came down from his of- Today, the author still enjoys attention. The actress, who co- “When I look they sat me down and said the fice while I was walking over. hearing from readers helped by starred in TV series such as back, I remem- executives at ABC in New York He put his arm around me and her personal experiences out- “Flo,” “Mary Tyler Moore,” ber them as un- wanted Florence Henderson said, ‘I have big plans for you lined in her book. She remains and “The Bill Cosby Show,” re- happy men espe- BULIFANT for the role.” little lady!’” happily married to Roger Perry counts her life and career in cially Jimmy. Because of Bulifant’s come- But it would be the last live- although he too experienced “My Four Hollywood Hus- When he wasn’t dic reputation, she says she action feature produced by Dis- some early rough patches. bands.” working he would drink more, would have played the role ney who died a year before the “He’s been sober for 21 years Bulifant says all the men and it became a terrible situa- with more humor, while the film’s release. because he wanted to get bet- wrestled with alcohol issues: tion. With each of them, I part of the housekeeper would Despite some missed career ter, so that’s why this marriage “Hawaii Five-O” star James thought if I just loved them have been more straight. opportunities and the marital has worked. When you’re in (‘Danno’) MacArthur; TV/film enough they wouldn’t need to Schwartz called that evening problems throughout her life, the entertainment business, producer, director, and screen- drink and would become confirming the bad news. Bulifant has always remained you have to deal with disap- writer William Asher; “Days of happy, but it just didn’t work “That’s the way it goes in this optimistic. Her radiant cheerful pointment and rejection so if Our Lives” actor Edward Mal- that way.” business,” she said. “Florence on-screen personality and dis- you don’t feel strong and confi- lory; and her current husband Career-wise, Bulifant has was a wonderful actress and a tinctive youthful voice made dent about yourself it can be of 16 years, actor Roger Perry. been successful on stage as lovely lady.” her a favorite comedic actress very disheartening. That’s true “It was never my intention to well as in film and television, Concentrating on TV work, with audiences. for anyone with self-doubt marry famous Hollywood men, including a frequent game Bulifant only appeared in She even appeared briefly in which is why my book reso- it just happened that way,” said show panelist in the ’70s and about a dozen films. Her first the classic 1980 comedy “Air- nates with people from all Bulifant from Los Angeles. “In ’80s (see www.joycebulifant. main feature role was the 1967 plane!” as the mother of the walks of life. So I’m very fact, I was 14 when I first met com). But one big TV role did Disney musical “The Happiest sick little girl with the intrave- pleased when I hear from peo- Jimmy (MacArthur) while we slip by. Millionaire,” memorable for nous drip. ple it has helped.” C2 | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro soup to nutz

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DEAR ABBY — that I’d never, ever do some- Because what happens in I’ve been thing like that, and I’m still in Europe DOESN’T always stay married to shock that I did. My excuse at in Europe, unlike Las Vegas, my wife for 10 the time was that I was used to the first thing you should do is years. We having a woman around, and be tested for STDs to guarantee have two that I was compensating for my you didn’t bring an unwanted beautiful wife’s absence. While that’s no “souvenir” home with you. If daughters excuse, I’ve been dealing with you’re clean, discuss this with and have al- my guilt by shedding tears be- your religious adviser, if you Dear Abby ways had a cause I love my wife so much. have one. Justify it however ABIGAIL great rela- Should I tell her what I did? you may wish, but what you VAN BUREN tionship. I know it will never happen did in Europe was a moral fail- Last again, and I don’t want her to ure. month I was resent me. Some people have Because of her military ca- invited to go on a trip overseas told me not to say anything, reer, your wife may have to be and was hesitant about asking while others say I should. What absent for various periods of my wife. Once I did, she imme- should I do? time. How would you feel if the diately said yes and told me to Hurting husband situation was reversed and have a good time on the trip. SHE had numerous affairs She recently chose a career in DEAR HURTING HUSBAND — I while she was gone? It may be the military and is away from don’t know how many people time for both of you to recom- home now. you’ve confided in besides me, mit to each other if your mar- While in Europe, I had three but the larger the number, the riage is to survive. And the affairs and, at the time, enjoyed greater the chances are of place to start is to be honest Mark McClain 3/21/18 them. 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Classic Dress up deviled eggs BY KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press Deviled eggs know no single season or demographic. They are blissfully democratic appe- tizers. We all come back to the basic deviled egg. It’s like how you might admire someone you love all done up in a fancy outfit, but

the the then remember you really like humble EGG them best in a T-shirt and bro- ken-in jeans. CLASSIC DEVILED EGGS Bake your Makes 24 deviled egg halves Serves 12 eggs in a 40 minutes start to finish 1 dozen large eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise pastry nest 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard A few dashes of hot sauce to BY SARA MOULTON taste Associated Press 1 tablespoon minced shallot Kosher salt and freshly ground With spring — and Easter — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS black pepper to taste upon us, I offer a dish guaran- Paprika or minced chives for teed to spruce up a seasonal Eggs baked in pastry nests made of phyllo are seen. sprinkling brunch. It may look complicat- ed, but it really couldn’t be BAKED EGGS IN PHYLLO NEST Bring to a boil over high heat simpler. a large saucepan of water about Servings: 4 3 inches deep. One by one, Start to finish: 30 minutes You’ll likely find phyllo lower the eggs into the boiling dough in the frozen food sec- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra- 1/2 cup coarsely grated water. Allow the water to boil for tion of your supermarket. Be- virgin olive oil unsalted mozzarella 30 seconds, then remove from fore working with it, you 4 sheets phyllo pastry cheese the heat, cover, and let the eggs 4 thin slices prosciutto 1/4 cup pesto sit in the hot water for 10 min- should let it defrost overnight (about 3 ounces total) 4 large eggs in the refrigerator, not on the utes. Fill a large bowl with water counter. After taking the stack and a copious amount of ice. Preheat the oven to 400 F. of phyllo sheets out of the After 10 minutes, drain the eggs Lightly brush the work surface with some of the oil. Ar- package, cover the top layer and transfer them to the ice range one sheet of phyllo on the counter with the long with a piece of plastic wrap, bath for about 10 minutes. Re- edge facing you; cover the remainder with plastic wrap move them from the ice bath then cover the plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying out. Brush the sheet and peel. with a damp towel. all over with some of the oil. Gather the edges in to form a Cut the eggs in half lengthwise. In order to keep the phyllo 4-inch wide nest, keeping the center flat. Using a large Carefully remove all of the yolks metal spatula transfer the nest to a parchment paper-lined moist and help it brown prop- into the bowl of a food processor rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and erly, you have to lightly brush (or a medium-size mixing bowl). oil to make 3 more nests. both sides of each sheet with Place egg whites on a serving Ease a slice of prosciutto into the center of each nest, platter, scoop side up. oil. Then you simply shape the folding it over to fit into the space and letting the edges Add the mayonnaise, Dijon dough into a “nest” by curve up a bit to form more of a nest. Sprinkle 2 table- mustard, hot sauce, shallot, salt scrunching in the dough on spoons of the cheese on top, spreading the cheese out to and pepper to the yolks. Pulse form an indentation in the middle. Spoon the pesto over the edges. the mixture if you want it to be the cheese and crack 1 egg into center of each nest. Now just line the floor of the a bit coarse, or let it run if you Bake on a shelf in the lower third of the oven until the nest with a slice of prosciutto, are looking for super-smooth. whites are set but the yolks are still runny and the phyllo sprinkle in some grated cheese Or, if you prefer, mash in a bowl is golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Re- with a fork until smooth and a spoonful of pesto, and move from the oven and let stand and well blended. top it with a raw egg. The pro- 3 minutes before Scoop the filling sciutto, cheese and pesto com- serving. into the egg bine to prevent the egg from whites with a leaking through the bottom of spoon. Sprinkle the pastry. Done! In about 30 the eggs with minutes flat, you’ve prepared a paprika. very elegant and delicious en- tree. Your guests will be delighted.

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