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CITY OF SUMTERR CRIME STATISTICS FORR 2017 19 The larger yellow numbers representepresent tthehe amount of crimes recordedd in each category by Sumter Police DDepartmentepartment (27) for 2017. Crimes committeded in four categories increased versuss tthosehose in SEXUALSEXUA 2016, and numbers in threee catecategoriesgories decreased. Numbers for 2016016 are in ASSAASSAULTSUL parentheses. 5 105 (3) ((93)93) MURDERS AUTOAUTO TTHEFTSHEFT 458 (399) 72 GENERAL (87) PROPERTY WEAPONSWEAPO THEFT CRIMESCRIME 524 (564) VANDALISM VEHICLE BREAK-INS IN 2017 (409 in 2016) Change seen in 1 year; 7-year crime stats trending down BY ADRIENNE SARVIS were seen in the number of [email protected] murders — five in 2017 compared to three in 2016; aggra- $160,000 SUMMING UP SUMTER COUNTY An increase in murders and vated assaults — 238 in 2017 vehicle break-ins contributed compared to 223 in 2016; and IN CASH SEIZED • Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker reported 10 to a slight spike in recorded 67 robberies in 2016 compared homicides in his 2017 report. Six took place in the city crime in the city of Sumter in to 78 in 2017. 2017 despite an overarching The recorded murders in and four in the county. Of the six criminal fatalities in the decrease in crime over a sev- 2017 involved domestic dis- more than city, five came with murder charges and one with child en-year period. putes, acquaintances or the neglect after a mother left her child in a car during the There has been a 25 percent result of some other attempt- summer. That disparity is why the police department reduction in crime in the city ed crime, Roark said. $300K recorded five murders in 2017. between 2011 and 2017, Police The police department also WORTH OF DRUGS SEIZED Chief Russell Roark III said. recorded a 12.7 percent in- • Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Hampton However, compared to 2016, crease in vehicle break-ins be- there was a 2.63 percent in- tween 2016 and 2017 — 409 in Gardner said the majority of vehicles that are broken crease in overall crime during 2016 and 461 in 2017. into in the county are left unlocked. People may feel 2017 mainly because of an rise Despite the police depart- comfortable on their own property, he said, but break-ins in person-on-person crimes ment’s “lock it before you 146 can happen in any neighborhood. and vehicle break-ins, he said. Growths in criminal activity SEE CRIME, PAGE A12 WEAPONS SEIZED Professional services contract goes before school board

BY BRUCE MILLS late Thursday. ties Committee does have two study [email protected] WANT TO GO? Highlighting the agenda may be ac- proposals on the table. Committee What: Sumter School Board meeting tion taken following executive session Chairman and at-large board member After taking no action following a regarding a professional services con- William Byrd said at the trustees’ last When: Monday, 6 p.m. two-hour executive session at a spe- tract, which is listed on the agenda as regularly scheduled board meeting cial-called meeting Thursday, Sumter Where: Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller part of the board’s discussion in Jan. 29 that recommendations for a School District’s Board of Trustees Road closed session. It won’t be known until population demographics study and a will meet again Monday for its regular Monday night whether the board will district facilities study would be forth- monthly board meeting. take any action on a contract. coming to the full board. A district staff member distributed be at 6 p.m. at Alice Drive Middle Regarding potential professional the agenda for the meeting, which will School, 40 Miller Road, to the media services contracts, the board’s Facili- SEE BOARD, PAGE A12

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BY KAYLA ROBINS RCRA permit requirements. be used for a more aggressive clean- pling results exceeded MCL for [email protected] “Shaw AFB continues to improve up technology to the off-base leading TCE/PCE.” its environmental programs and re- edge of a main TCE/PCE (trichloro- Salomon said the $3.5 million will A group that aims to keep dialogue mains dedicated to being transparent ethylene/perchloroethylene) contam- not go directly to closing additional open with the community about en- in its handling of all environmental- ination, “further optimizing active sites but that funds will “assist in vironmental remediation actions related initiatives,” said Jane Allen, treatment and reducing cleanup shortening the cleanup time and fur- connected to Shaw Air Force Base 20th Mission Support Group director time.” ther reduce the footprint of the off- announced at its annual meeting this of installations. “Second, as precautionary mea- base leading edge of the TCE/PCE week the base has received addition- Allen said the meeting, which was sure, Shaw AFB plans to conduct ad- that had migrated off-base.” al funding. held at the New Beginning Banquet ditional private drinking well survey, Of the 24 remaining active cleanup At the 20th Fighter Wing’s Restora- Facility in Sumter, was an opportu- inventory and sampling of roughly sites, three impact off-base locations, tion Advisory Board meeting on Feb. nity to keep Shaw’s neighbors in- 25 parcels of land,” Salomon said. according to Shaw, and “these sites 6, neighbors and local governments formed of progress being made on Those parcels are about 1,000 feet continue to have no impact on the were given a forum to “openly dis- base. downgradient of the leading edge of drinking water on or surrounding cuss the environmental cleanup ac- To date, $105 million has been the main plume. Shaw.” tions of Shaw AFB and any recent spent on the environmental restora- “Although we do not anticipate it The purpose of the RAB is to “pro- changes to the base’s environmental tion program, and almost 1,400 treat- will be needed, we are prepared to mote community awareness and ob- restoration program,” according to ment and monitoring wells have provide immediate response if sam- tain constructive community review, the 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs been installed on and around Shaw. pling of identified private drinking comment and input on both current Office. New to the report was the additional wells in this survey indicate TCE/ and proposed environmental remedi- Shaw was listed as having 123 $3.5 million contract awarded to PCE detection above the maximum ation actions associated with Shaw.” groundwater cleanup sites by the Re- Shaw to assist in further site close- contamination level,” Salomon said. “Our goal remains to protect source Conservation and Recovery out. “Additionally, we would provide human health,” Allen said, “and en- Act permit in November 2014. Since Juvenal Salomon, 20th Civil Engi- rapid response to install wellhead sure mission activities do not impact then, 99 of the original sites have neer Squadron remedial project treatment or connection to the mu- the environment or our drinking been closed in accordance with manager, said most of the funds will nicipal water supply if the sam- water.” Hyatt to have State sees first cafe, Starbucks child die from open to public flu this season BY KAYLA ROBINS Rooms can now be booked [email protected] A child who has died in the Mid- BY KAYLA ROBINS lands from complications associat- [email protected] ed with the flu is the first pediatric fatality reported to the S.C. De- Anyone wanting to stay a night, or partment of Health and Environ- a few, in the new Hyatt Place Hotel on mental Control this flu season. track to open this spring in down- Health information privacy laws town Sumter can now reserve a shield hospitals and agencies from room. revealing patients' county of resi- While still on dence and age. track to open in WANT TO "We extend our condolences to mid-April, the STAY? this family and all families in corporate arm To reserve a group South Carolina who have suffered of Hyatt will of rooms before a loss during this flu season," said make the earli- Hyatt allows you Lillian Peake, DHEC director of est day possible to online, contact public health. to book a room Michael Brown, DHEC released its most recent sooner and soon- director of sales data update on flu activity on Feb. er as completion and marketing, at 7 for the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3, nears, said Cher- michael.brown1@ which shows a total of 518 hospi- yl Baker, general hyatt.com talizations reported by 49 hospi- manager. Right tals and 22 deaths, though six of now, rooms can those deaths occurred in a previ- be booked for as ous week but were not reported early as July 9. until last week. Groups can be booked for sooner Compared to the previous week, than that, many of which already hospitalizations decreased by 94, have claimed rooms for events such or (15.4 percent), and deaths de- as weddings, family reunions, associ- creased by 17, or 51.5 percent. ation groups and church group In the current season as of the events and retreats, Baker said. most recent data from DHEC, “We’re ready,” she said excitedly which does not include the pediat- about the progress as mid-April ap- ric death, 2,894 people have been proaches. hospitalized and 106 have died The hotel will be more than the 93- from the flu. room, four-story place to stay. A total of 18,726 cases were re- A food and beverage bistro with ported to DHEC Jan. 28-Feb. 3. cooked-to-order menu items will be Every county has now seen at available to hotel guests and to the least one case. That total marks a public, adding another new restau- 7.4 decrease from the previous rant to Sumter’s Main Street scene. week, or 1,504 less cases. Baker said the menu will be “things Sumter County, which DHEC that don’t take very long to make,” considers as part of the Pee Dee such as burgers, quesadillas, spinach region on the border with the and chicken salads, etc. Midlands, has now reported 374 Hotel employees will also be selling cases of the flu. fresh, made-to-order Starbucks coffee MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM The majority of the deaths and hot cookies, which will be made The new Hyatt Place Hotel in downtown Sumter is now taking reservations for as early across the state have been in those daily, to guests and the public. as July 9. aged 65 or older.

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Do not be surprised if you a character actor. His moves come away from the Sumter are natural and full of person- Little Theatre’s musical “Five ality, and he sells his numbers Guys Named Moe” with a tired with an attitude of honest de- left toe — from all the toe tap- livery. Markelle Roberts (Little pin’! Although opening night Moe) shines in his role: enthu- the first scene got off to a slow siastic and accurate in pitch beginning, once the five guys and in creating effective stage hit the stage and the band movement with a sense of dev- began, the evening was non- ilment. In his first stage ap- stop energy and fun. pearance of any kind, Josh In an earlier interview with Thomas (Eat Moe) does a great The Sumter job, especially Item, Director in his fight Eric Bultman WANT TO GO? scene and stated his big- adds to his gest challenge WHERE: Sumter Little personality as was “assem- Theatre, 14 Mood Ave. he gets more bling the right WHEN: Feb. 8-11 and 15-18; comfortable cast.” If open- 8 p.m. Thursday through on stage in ing night’s Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sundays front of an performance audience. Don was any indi- TICKETS: $25 / adults; $20 / Allen Phillips cation, he suc- students/ seniors / military (Four Eyed- ceeded. FOR RESERVATIONS: Call Moe) comes The band is (803) 775-2150 or visit the as a surprise, a major part website, www. at least to me. of the musi- sumterlittletheatre.com. I knew he cal. James could dance Lies (piano), but was as- PHOTO PROVIDED BY HAL GONZALES Darren Polut- tounded by ta (bass), Sean Hackett (saxo- his singing voice and control. Hugh China, Don Phillips and William Paul Brown rehearse a scene from “Five Guys Named Moe,” a musical phone), Robert Barry (trum- His falsetto in “Ain’t Nobody comedy that is now playing at Sumter Little Theatre. The actors/singers play Big Moe, Four-Eyed Moe and pet), Chip Scales (trombone) Here but Us Chickens” reso- No Moe in the production directed by Eric Bultman. Phillips also choreographed the show, and Brown was and Barry Simpson (drums) nates with fun. As choreogra- music director. serve as the energizer for the pher for the musical, Phillips action on stage. The energy rewards the audience with a wanting “Mo Moe.” VOTE level of the five guys is incredi- tap section, hilarious drag Sumter Little Theatre, 14 ble. Each one manages to es- movements in “Don’t Get Mood Ave., presents “Five FOR tablish a special personality — Messy, Bessy” and a strongly Guys Named Moe” Feb. 8-11 US! singing and dancing with parodied Western number in and 15-18. Sunday matinees seeming ease and character- “I’m Safe and Single.” begin at 3 p.m. and all other ization as they attempt to help The guys manage to turn the shows are at 8 p.m. Ticket pric- Brandon Graves (No Max) Calypso number into a joyous es are $25 for adults and $20 solve his female problems. occasion involving the audi- for students, military and se- Even though at opening ence and in “Caldonia” lure niors. For reservations, visit See th e Diff ere nce. Feel th e Comfort . night, Graves’ movements the audience into the heart of www.sumterlittletheatre.com or were a little stilted and awk- the musical. Other songs like call (803) 775-2150. ward at times, as the play pro- “Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My gressed, he gained more depth Baby” and “Let the Good It’s your world. of character. Competing with Times Roll” focus on the great the five guys is no easy task. range of musical numbers. Vi- Read all about it. William Paul Brown (No Moe) sually, Sylvia Pickell’s costum- brings his melodious voice and ing choices contribute to each natural grace of movement to character’s personality. A vote for us is a vote for excellence his role. He is consistent vocal- A few times opening night, ly, emotionally and dramati- there were pitch problems in home furnishings for over 45 years! cally throughout the play. but not often. Their final 803-494-2300 Hugh China (Big Moe) once number reinforced each ac- 3602 Broad St. Ext. • Sumter, SC 29154 again proves his excellent tor’s capability and encour- Call (803) 774-1200 [email protected] • www.hinesfurniture.com sense of delivery, especially as aged the audience to leave and get started today.

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Sumter High School Honors Or- chestra directed by Erik Hines performs at a recent orchestra. The ensemble is one of only two SHS Orchestra to perform selected to perform at the South Carolina Music Educators Associ- ation Annual Conference in Co- lumbia on Feb. 17. While the conference concert is not open to for prestigious conference the public, the orchestra will present a free pre-performance concert for the public at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Sumter High School auditorium.

Hines is shown with his students who were selected to this year’s Lowcountry region orchestra.

PHOTOS PROVIDED Ensemble will preview concert for public on Feb. 17

BY IVY MOORE weighted in the SCMEA selection pro- “They represent ninth- through 12th- Special to The Sumter Item SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL HONORS cess. Hines said the SHS Honors Or- grade students.” ORCHESTRA PREVIEW CONCERT chestra will include music from sever- Hines noted that preparing for the The Sumter High School Honors Or- WHERE: Sumter High School auditorium, al time periods in its 35-to-40-minute SCMEA concert has been a communi- chestra directed by Erik Hines will be 2580 McCrays Mill Road concert, demonstrating the ensemble’s ty effort, with First Baptist Church as- one of only two ensembles to perform versatility and musicianship. sisting with a location and profession- WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the South Carolina Music Educa- “We will be performing a selection al recording equipment, and students, tors Association Conference in Colum- PHONE: (803) 481-4480 composed by Bach in 1716 and also a parents and community members do- bia on Feb. 17. Hines said the orches- piece written in 2013 … with more of a nating and raising funds for black tra was selected through a rigorous heavy metal style by a modern com- dresses and tuxedos, fees for the clini- audition process to play at the state- sored by the SCMEA Orchestra Divi- poser, Brian Balmages,” he said. “We cians and music for the 35 musicians. wide professional development meet- sion. have a total of five selections, and they He also noted that Huadong Lu, the ing for educators teaching at all levels, Hines said the student musicians literally range in style and variety — director of the North Myrtle Beach from elementary school through col- have been working very hard to pre- folk melodies from Sweden, English High School Orchestra, is “ … a very lege. pare for the concert, including com- Variations, blues-based harmonies talented musician and an excellent di- “We had to submit previous record- mitment to three six-hour Saturday from America, etc. A little bit of every- rector. I am looking forward to hear- ings, and those went before a commit- rehearsals. thing for everyone.” ing them perform. Any group that is tee of state music educators,” he said. “The students are very excited and Sumter High’s orchestra classes selected for the State Conference de- “They scored a number of groups and becoming more confident with every have grown greatly during the past de- serves respect and the attention of all Sumter High and North Myrtle Beach rehearsal,” he said. “Just today (Feb. cade, Hines noted. orchestra directors.” High were the chosen orchestra pro- 7) they were performing much of their The Honors Orchestra comprises 35 The public is invited to attend the grams to perform at this year's confer- music from memory.” students, and more than 90 students 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, preview of ence.” In addition to the regular rehears- total are in the three orchestra classes the Sumter High School Honors Or- Orchestra programs are selected als, clinicians from Sumter School Dis- at Sumter High. chestra’s Feb. 17 SCMEA Annual Con- through the recordings as well as by trict, Lexington, Columbia and “All new and current orchestra stu- ference performance. Tuesday’s con- their achievements, of which the SHS Dorchester also worked with the students are auditioned for all three or- cert will be presented in Sumter High program has many, including having dents on Saturdays. chestra classes …, which is quite a feat School auditorium, 2580 McCrays Mill received superior ratings at the con- The level of difficulty of the music considering we started with just 11 Road. For more information, call the cert festival, an annual event spon- in the orchestra’s recordings is heavily students 12 years ago,” Hines said. school at (803) 481-4480.

Sumter Ball presents 2 debutantes CLUB DIGEST SUMTER ART ASSOCIATION The Sumter Art Association met Jan. 16 at the Parish Life Building of Church of Holy Comforter. President Patti Sosnowski called the meeting to order and welcomed 49 members present. Rosemary Drakeford gave a devotional based on "putting on the armor of God" as described in Ephesians 6 as we prepare to face the challenges of a new year. Recording secretary Andrena Ray read aloud the minutes from Dec. 5, 2017. There were no additions or correc- The Sumter Ball tions, and the minutes were approved as presented two read. debutantes at Sunset Exhibits chairman Linda Hogon an- Country Club on Dec. nounced a number of cultural events and 18. From left: front activities taking place in Sumter County, row, debutantes Miss with special emphasis on the opening of Patricia Elizabeth the Sumter Artists' Guild winners' show DuBose and Miss opening at the Sumter Gallery of Art on Madeline Rebecca Jan. 18. Crawford; back row, Following the business meeting, Dottie escorts Mr. James Lyles announced that the afternoon's Edgar Mayes III, Cadet speaker was Eric Bultman, executive direc- Talmadge Alsey tor of Sumter Little Theatre. She asked Johnson, Mr. Garrett Kipper Ackerman to give Bultman an intro- Lawrence Kirby and duction to the group. Bultman talked en- Mr. Parker Lee thusiastically about his work with the the- Lamont. ater and his genuine love for the performing arts. He spoke movingly of the pro- PHOTO PROVIDED found influence on his life and work by the late Katy Damron. Sosnowski adjourned the business meeting and invited everyone to the tea table prepared by the hostess committee. Betsy Acken served as chairwoman with Bunni Russell as co-chairwoman. They were assisted by Barbara Burchstead, Karla Dickerson, Mary Glenn Givens, Betty Harvin, Anne Haynie, Marie Hill, Dotty Lyles, Lynn Mac Ewen, Shirley Patterson and Mary Garland Roddey. Marie Hill created the floral centerpiece for the table. A6 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 PANORAMA THE SUMTER ITEM ENGAGEMENT WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Iannarino-Burress Browns celebrate 50 years

Steve Iannarino and Dar- Dr. and Mrs. David Eugene Brown Jr., of Laurens, cele- laKay Iannarino, both of brated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Feb. Huntersville, North Carolina, 10, 2018. along with Mary Burress and Their two children are Dr. David Eugene Brown III and Derek Burress, both of Sum- wife, Farrah, of Chapin and Margaret Lindsay Brown of ter, announce the engage- Mount Pleasant. ment of their children, re- The couple has three grandchildren. spectively, Carly Marie Ian- Mrs. Linda Brown is the former Margaret Linda Culp narino of Charlotte, North of Lancaster. Carolina, and Benjamin Kyle DR., MRS. DAVID E. BROWN JR. Burress of Phoenix, Arizona. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Donald and VeraJean Ruff of Charleston, Bill and Margo McGinness of CELEBRATIONS POLICY Bozeman, Montana, and Jef- Engagement , wedding, birth and wedding anniversaries (25th, 50th and above) of local interest frey Iannarino of Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from are published on Sundays except during holiday / vacation weeks. The normal deadline is noon on the Mercer University in 2014 preceding Monday. with a Bachelor of Arts in Forms may be obtained at The Sumter Item or downloaded from www.theitem.com. Click on the drop- MR. BURRESS, MISS IANNARINO Journalism Communications. down arrow next to the Lifestyle tab on the navigation bar of the site. She is employed by TIAA as a When fi lling out the form, please type or print all information, paying particular attention to names. wealth management client Sport and Entertainment relationship consultant. Management. He is employed Do not print in all capital letters. The bridegroom-elect is the by the Arizona Cardinals of Photographs must be vertical and of reproduction quality and must be received by the Monday noon grandson of the late Mr. and the National Football League deadline. Mrs. Clarence Lyons of Sum- as assistant to the head For additional information, call (803) 774-1264. ter and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin coach. Email wedding and engagement forms and photos to [email protected]. For additional Burress of Wedgefield. He The wedding is planned for andra@ graduated from the Universi- June 16, 2018, at Langtree information, call (803) 774-1264. Email birth and wedding anniversary forms and photos to s ty of South Carolina in 2012 Plantation in Mooresville, theitem.com. For additional information, call (803) 774-1226. with a Bachelor of Science in North Carolina.

EDUCATION WEST LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL refreshments and match materials. The the Preservation Resource Center and Sandra Frazier's Fantastic Fourth- team’s final match was on Wednesday the Warren Easton Charter High Lee County School District Graders are making the most of the dig- against Kingstree Senior High School. School STEM Advisory Board. He ital age to hone their communication LEE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL was recognized as a Propeller Fellow BISHOPVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL and collaboration skills. Students used of Social Entrepreneur- Google Docs to share a single document Third-, fourth- and fifth -grade stu- ship in 2013-14 for creat- The Bishopville Primary School that allowed all members of the group dents from Bishopville Primary School, ing an initiative to moti- Thunderbird Dance Team performed at to view and contribute simultaneously. Lower Lee Elementary School and West vate minorities and fe- the district’s school board meeting on The application allowed students to col- Lee Elementary School participated in males to go into STEM Jan. 16. January 2018 was National laborate from anywhere in the room or the WordMasters Challenge. The Word- (Science Technology, En- School Board Recognition month, and sit side by side to work together. Masters Challenge is a national analogy gineering, and Mathe- the students took the time to salute and Students were amazed that they were solving competition. The students re- CONYERS matics) fields. Conyers recognize Syliva Scott, the school’s se- able to see what others were typing and ceived a list of 25 words three times per resides in New Orleans lected board member. Taylor Lewis pro- adding to the story while they worked. year that they have to use to solve the with his wife, Kathryn, vided an introduction of Scott in regard When using this method of collabora- analogies. and their dog, affectionately named to her service and dedication to Lee tion, students are much more engaged Congratulations to the third-, fourth- after his undergraduate mascot, County School District. in the task and able to benefit from one and fifth-grade district-level and school- Aggie. — Anika V. Cobb Students in Shirley Armstrong’s sec- another’s strengths. level winners! — Shawnta McKenzie ond-grade class participated in a litera- Frazier was also able to “drop in” and Central Carolina Technical cy rotation. The students read and sum- make comments, revisions and sugges- Morris College marized a story by drawing pictures of tions to the students’ work. College their favorite characters. The ultimate Frazier's class is also learning how to NASA ENGINEER TO SPEAK AT HONORS ART SUBMISSIONS BEING ACCEPTED goal of literacy instruction is to build a create beats in music class. Students CONVOCATION student's comprehension, writing skills used the table to practice following an The Central Carolina Technical and overall skills in communication. original beat created by their peers and Morris College is excited to welcome College Foundation Gallery of Art Tammie Jackson, first-grade teacher will soon graduate to creating them on Howard Conyers, Ph.D., of the NASA and Expression will display artwork at Bishopville Primary, received a grant drum pads. They must learn to pay at- Stennis Space Center, as the keynote in March 2018 from current faculty, from Donorschoose.org titled “Using tention to the leader’s directions, count speaker for Thursday’s Honors Convo- staff and students. There is no charge Technology to Touch and Inspire Learn- the beat and work together as a team. cation. Honors Convocation is a formal to display artwork. Submissions for ers.” With this grant, Jackson received On Jan. 26, West Lee Elementary opportunity for students to be recog- this event are now being accepted. 11 Amazon Fire Tablets and covers for School held a breakfast to recognize Lee nized for their academic achievements To find out more information and her students. Tablets in the classroom County School District Board of Trust- from the previous semester. The Morris to download the Artwork Submission will open doors for students that a regu- ees member Johnny McDuffie. Student College family will gather in the Neal- Form, visit: cctech.edu/content/up- lar textbook or worksheet does not Ambassadors read a special thank-you Jones Auditorium at 10 a.m. to partici- loads/Artwork_Submission_Form.pdf. allow. For example, using tablets will note to McDuffie. pate in the program. WELDING SKILLS COMPETITION offer the opportunity to adapt to the di- LEE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Conyers has been a NASA Stennis versity of learning styles of the stu- Space Center engineer for nine years. Central Carolina Technical College dents and keep them engaged. “As an On Jan. 26, Lee Central Middle He is the A1 Test Stand Mechanical De- is hosting this year’s annual Welding educator, it will help me prepare my School’s after-school students traveled sign Lead where the RS-25, or space Skills Competition on April 19 and 20 students for the real world environ- across the town of Bishopville to visit shuttle main engine, is tested. In June on the Main Campus in Sumter. Ten ment,” Jackson said. the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden. 2016, serving as principal investigator S.C. technical colleges will compete The AVID students of Lee Central and project manager for the High Dy- in six welding categories. LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Middle School visited Coastal Carolina namic Range Stereo-X project, he led For more information and sponsor- Lower Lee Elementary School Princi- University on Jan. 25. After instruction- the team in demonstrating technology ship opportunities for this event, con- pal Shelia Stukes rewarded good citi- al sessions and tours, the students were capabilities in recording high-speed, tact Welding Program Manager Axel zens for the month of January with a able to eat on campus. They were very high-dynamic range video during the Reis at (803) 778-7863 or reisah@ pizza party. The teachers selected stu- intrigued by the opportunities at the Space Launch System Qualification cctech.edu. dents who consistently demonstrated university. A few students are consider- Motor QM-2 Testing in Utah for the the 3Rs: Ready, Respectful and Respon- ing Coastal Carolina University as their solid rocket booster test. ADMISSION AGREEMENTS sible. college choice. When Conyers is taking time off from Central Carolina Technical College Lower Lee would like to extend a big LEE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL being a first-class engineer, he is a na- has 13 specific Admission Agree- “bear hug” to Jacorae Joye, Erin Wash- tionally renowned traditional South ments with the following institutions: ington, Kaziah Slater, Tazion Boyd, Congratulations to the Lee Central Carolina whole hog barbecue pit mas- The Citadel, Columbia College, ECPI Kaniya Durant, Jaquan Alston, Chasti- High School Academic Challenge Team ter. He uses his talent and platform to University, Francis Marion Universi- ty Isaac, George Parrott, Montez Gregg, on their 11-to-6 victory against Scott’s host a variety of culturally specific din- ty, Limestone College, Morris Col- Caniay Yates, Meredith Gathings, Branch High School on Jan. 31. The vic- ners. Tackling delicacies from Creole, lege, Saint Leo University, Salem In- Shakeria Wilson and Harmony Miller. torious team members are: Brittany Gullah and Senegalese cuisines along- ternational University, Springfield Congratulations Good Citizens. Morant, Shakira Brailsford, Christian side culinary experts such as Benjamin College, Strayer University, Universi- Third-grade students at Lower Lee Legrant, Hakeem Morris, Destiny John- Dennis, Pierre Thiam and Vance Vau- ty of Maryland University College, completed studying the positive and son, L’Shaun Woods, Shakil McCray, cresson has earned him features in nu- University of South Carolina and negative effects of electric balloons. Lamont Solomon, David Boxter, Omani merous publications as well as televi- Webster University. Transferring This experiment allowed the students to Stadard, Trinity Boney, Hanna Florio sion appearances. He is also a Fellow of from CCTC to a four-year university look at diagrams of static electricity in and Reya Buffkin. the National Food and Beverage Foun- or college is made easier with the col- balloons to learn more about how The Lee Central High School Aca- dation. lege’s Admission Agreements and charges can build up to attract or repel demic Challenge Team would like to Conyers was recognized in 2016 as a with the help of the Admissions De- each other. give a special thanks to principal Baron NextCity Vanguard, as 1 of 40 of the partment. Interested in our Admis- Lusann Jones and Gwendolyn Fred- Turner, assistant principal Mrs. Avis best and brightest young urban lead- sion Agreements? Call (803) 778-1961 erick are happy to share good news Wesley, assistant principal Warren Joye, ers under age 40 across the nation and for more information or visit cctech. about their 4K-students. The students assistant principal Noel Hazzard, ad- serves on the boards for the GrowDat edu/academics/admission-agree- are constructing numbers in their inter- minstrative assistant Roberson Brown, Youth Farm and the Dillard Universi- ments. — Catherine M. Wood active math notebooks. Also, the emer- secretary/bookkeeper Virginia Rogers, ty Ray Charles Program in African- gent writers are writing two-word sen- team moderator Mark Davidson and the American Material Culture. He has tences from a text. Office of Personnel for the team shirts, served on the President’s Advisors for SEE EDUCATION, PAGE A7 THE SUMTER ITEM EDUCATION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 | A7

Sumter School District Crosswell Drive Elementary School’s travel to 12th-ranked Harford in April. ington Shaffer and Nicholas Skoler; OPEN ENROLLMENT TAKING PLACE Distinguished Literacy Teacher of the On Feb. 24, the region match with Spar- • Rembert — Katelyn Beckwith and NOW Year. Angela is an asset to Crosswell tanburg Methodist will decide which Naiym Harris; Drive Elementary School’s students, team will represent the NJCAA in the • Shaw AFB — Thomas Pace, Nauti- Sumter School District will offer the parents and staff. She is truly a STAR in national tournament. ca Vaden and Ashley Weeks; Open Enrollment program for the 2018- Crosswell’s eyes! For a full listing of upcoming match- • Summerton — Rebekah Robinson 19 school year. The purpose of the pro- es, rosters and news on the Fire Ant and Caroline Stukes; SHS STUDENT SELECTED TO ATTEND uscfireants.com gram is to increase students’ access to GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL PROGRAM Tennis team, visit . — • Sumter — Legacy Allen, Yasmeen public school K-12 educational opportu- Misty Hatfield Anderson, Jenna Avins, Ivy Benenhal- nities within the school district. Olivia Burdick, a sophomore at Sum- ey, Kendrick Bennett, Caitlin Bickford, Enrollment opportunities will be ter High School, has been selected to at- Wilson Hall Derek Bjorlo, Tyshawn Brisbone, based upon the capacity of each school. tend the Summer Dance program for Erika Canty, Caleb Carrigan, Marcus Student-teacher ratios will not change, the Governor’s School of the Arts and CURTIS NAMED WOFFORD SCHOLAR Chalifoux, Catherine Clark, Sarah Col- and schools will not be overcrowded by Humanities June 17-July 21. Senior Chandler Curtis received the len, Acacia Dees, Emilee Dollard, Har- this program. Requests for student par- According to the Governor’s School’s Benjamin Wofford Scholarship from leigh Egan, Jonathan Etling, Miasia ticipation will be handled through a lot- website, the Summer Dance program is Wofford College. With a value of $80,000, Gadson, Jacob Gainey, Hannah Gath- tery if requests exceed available slots. an intensive five-week program that of- the scholarship covers approximately ers, Andrew Gillman, Mary Gleaton, Pre-kindergarten students are ineligible fers rising seventh- to 12th-grade stu- half of tuition. Curtis was invited to Caroline Glover, Mark Green, Brook- for the program. dents (who apply during their sixth- to visit the college’s campus for Wofford lyn Gregg, Jessica Griffin, Baileigh Students who are zoned to attend a 11th-grade school year) pre-professional Scholars Day during which time she Harrelson, Emma Hendricks, Anna particular school and want to attend training in classical ballet with a mod- was interviewed by college representa- Rose Hernandez, Fatima Hernandez, there are not required to submit any ap- ern/contemporary dance component. tives. The scholarship is awarded to stu- Jonnell Holley, Alexas Jackson, Jerica plication. In addition, students who are The ballet program, similar to the residents who have a minimum SAT score Johnson, Alyssa Jones, Tammy Jones, currently attending a school through dential program, is based on long-estab- of 1250, rank in the top 10 percent of Madison Kelly, Timothy Kranz, Aaron the open enrollment program do not lished concepts and ideas taken from their graduating class, have an out- Kruger, Tayler Lenoir, Kristian Lucen- need to send another application. This the Vaganova, Cecchetti and R.A.D. standing academic record and have te, Katelynn Mahoney, Mario Marti- program is designed only for students schools. The modern/contemporary demonstrated leadership potential. nez, Richard Martinez, Jackson Mat- who want to attend a school outside of dance component exposes students to CREECH RECEIVES TARTAN thews, Daytona McDonald, Kimberly their attendance zone and have not al- theoretical concepts rooted in principles SCHOLARSHIP Mosquero, Nathaniel O’Connor, Ra- ready been approved. Separate applica- based on the Graham, Horton, Limon chel Oakley, Elizabeth Orban, Ni Putu tions are not required for open enroll- and Cunningham techniques. The Sum- Senior Layton Creech was awarded Pradnyani, Douglas Price, Kody Puck- ment students to move from Oakland mer Dance program is committed to re- the Tartan Scholarship by Presbyterian ett, Katherine Raley, Emily Ray, Jona- Primary School to Shaw Heights Ele- maining at the forefront of a fast- College. Worth $52,000, the scholarship than Ray, Alaya Richardson, Rafael mentary or High Hills Elementary changing dance world by complement- covers one-third of tuition. Incoming Rodriguez, Ashton Rogers, Kenyot’a schools. ing its classical ballet and modern freshmen are awarded the scholarship Russell, Sarah Scott, Nicholas Single- Applications are available in all Sum- dance training with a diverse range of based on SAT scores, academic perfor- ton, Isabel Sneider, Elizabeth Spur- ter School District schools, the district concert dance and dance-related forms. mance, strength of curriculum, lock, Michaela Stukes, Gracie Swingle, office at 1345 Wilson Hall Road and on- — Shelly Galloway strength of high school and demonstrat- Kayla Taylor, Sara Jane Thielmann, line at http://sumterschools.net. Applica- ed leadership. Rebecca Tumbleston, Daniel Twitty, tions must be received or postmarked Thomas Sumter Academy COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Rebecca Twitty, Jonathan Van Dusen, by Feb. 23 and may be returned at any Rylan Williamson, Aaliya Wilson and of the schools or at the district office. If THE TSA DIFFERENCE Wilson Hall is hosting a community Crecie Woodard. mailed, the address is Sumter School Everyone today reads about and open house for the parents of prospec- To be named to the Dean’s Honor District, attention Maria Thomas, 1345 hears about how our young people tive students in 3-year-old preschool List, a student must achieve a grade- Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150. today seem to lack those soft skills em- through 12th grade today from 2 to 3:30 point average of 3.50 or higher (3.25 or Parents will be notified by mail of ap- ployers and colleges are looking for p.m. The public is invited to learn more higher for freshmen) earned on a min- proval or denial by March 30. whether they are applying to college or about Wilson Hall and its academic, ath- imum of 12 credited semester hours at If chosen for participation, parents interviewing for their first job. I can tell letic and extracurricular programs the end of the previous semester. must provide transportation to and you that is not what I see from our stu- from faculty members, current students from the out-of-zone school. A student dents at Thomas Sumter Academy. I see and their parents. — Sean Hoskins The Citadel approved for enrollment in a non-resi- our students as passionate young people dent school is entitled to remain in the who are emerging servant principled CHARLESTON — The following ca- school until completion of the final leaders. I would say they are “counter- CAMPUS CORNER dets and students were named to The grade within that school without sub- cultural.” In a recent blog I read by Dr. Citadel’s Dean’s List for their academ- mitting an annual application. Other Tim Elmore, president and CEO of University of Iowa ic achievements during the 2017 fall rules and considerations are covered in Growing Leaders Inc. of Atlanta, he semester: the informational flier on the district’s gave 10 attributes of a “growing or IOWA CITY, Iowa — Amanda Red- • Sumter — Daniel Barber, Kiel Bil- website. emerging leader” and then compared foot, a native of Sumter, has been ton, Miles Cox, Colby Harker, Greyson DISTINGUISHED LITERACY TEACHERS them to what an everyday student named to the University of Iowa’s Haynes, William Herlong, Cameron NAMED might exhibit. Dean’s List for the 2017 fall semester. Joyner, Keelan Kane-Yearman, Kory Our students exhibit these character- McIntosh, William Richardson, John The Sumter Area Reading Council istics on a daily basis. So what are they? Presbyterian College Sears, Daniel Tallon, Katherine Walk- recognized the Distinguished Literacy These leadership traits or characteris- er and Robert Young; Teachers at a reception held at Cross- tics are sacrificial vs. self-absorbed; au- CLINTON — Presbyterian College is • Summerton — Drew Edwards; well Drive Elementary School. The thentic vs. imitating others; being com- proud to recognize Isaac Brandon • Rembert — Trace Guy; theme was Snapshots of Literacy: Read- mitted vs. apathetic; generous vs. con- Haughton, a sophomore from Sumter, • Mayesville — Talmadge Johnson; Write-Speak-View. Pat Smith, state coor- suming; grateful vs. presumptuous; em- for making the Dean’s List during the • Bishopville — Tony Outlaw and dinator for International Reading Asso- powering vs. controlling; having a hun- fall 2017 semester. The Dean’s List is Tierra Price; and ciation and SCRIA Board Member, was gry mind vs. okay with the status quo; composed of students who have • Shaw AFB — Devin Singleton. the speaker for this celebratory event. exhibiting a “What can I give?” mindset earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade- The Dean’s List is a recognition The outstanding school level distin- vs. “What can I get?”; mission vs. point average. given to cadets and students who are guished teachers competed for top hon- money; and to stand up and out vs. registered for 12 or more semester ors in their respective categories. At the blending in. Through our strong rela- Newberry College hours and whose grade-point average elementary school level, the winners tionship between our faculty and our is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of in- were: Lisa Dixon, Alice Drive Elementa- families, we are able to maximize these NEWBERRY — The following area complete and no grade below C for ry; Nickie Massey, Cherryvale; Angela attributes. students have been named to the work in a semester. Taylor, Crosswell Drive; Sheila Phillip- Our students learn to be the next gen- Dean’s List for fall semester 2017 at The Citadel awarded Gold Stars to Hicks, High Hills; Emily Hatfield, Kings- eration leaders. That is what the TSA Newberry College: David Bridges of the following local cadets and students bury; Ashleigh Morton, Lemira; Kelli Difference is. Sumter; Nigel Johnson of Manning; who achieved a 3.7 grade-point aver- Carlisle, Manchester; Mary Anne Scott, If you are interested in learning Kinard Lisbon of Bishopville; and Or- age or higher during the 2017 fall se- Millwood; Samantha Mouser, Oakland more, please contact our Admissions landria McCray of Sumter. mester: Primary; Jana Bridges, Pocalla Springs; Department. Visit our website. Come in Students receiving recognition on • Sumter — John Baker, William Bridget Belcher, R.E. Davis; Adrienne for a visit. Tenacity. Supports. Achieve- the Dean’s List had to achieve a grade- Kinney, Addison Osborne, Lauren Kennedy, Shaw Heights; Stephanie Ken- ments. — Dr. F.L. Martin III point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 Pringle and Jameson Totty. nedy, Wilder; and Stacey Shirah, Willow scale during the semester. Cadets and students who achieve Drive. Bethesda Moore from Hillcrest University of South Carolina Gold Star recognition are also placed Middle School represented the middle Sumter University of South Carolina on The Citadel’s Dean’s List. schools, and Sara Byrd from Lakewood Sumter High School represented the high IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO TRY YOUR LUCK University of Alabama schools. AT CASINO NIGHT The following local students have Stacey Shirah from Willow Drive Ele- been named to the fall 2017 President’s TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — The mentary School was named the Sumter On Friday, the USC Sumter Nettles List at USC Sumter: University of Alabama’s Dean’s List School District Elementary Distin- Gymnasium will be transformed into a • Turbeville — Malorie Berry; includes students with an academic guished Literacy Teacher of the Year, Las Vegas-style casino where attendees • Dalzell — Karleigh Boothe, Ladarah record of 3.5 or above or the Presi- and Bethesda Moore from Hillcrest will play for wonderful prizes donated Daniels, Hope Hillsman, Dalton Miller, dent’s List with an academic record of Middle School was named the Sumter by area businesses. Lesley Strickland and Linda Vereen; 4.0 (all As). The UA Dean’s and Presi- School District Middle/High Distin- The Ante Up Casino Night sign-in will • Wedgefield — Kevin Carson; dent’s lists recognize full-time under- guished Literacy Teacher of the Year. begin at 6 p.m. in the Nettles Lobby. • Sumter — Nadia Almosadder, Han- graduate students. The lists do not Our winners will present their literacy Game play runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with nah Bettencourt, Jaeden Choice, Eric apply to graduate students or under- platforms at the South Carolina Inter- prize distribution at 10 p.m. Guests Gaymon, Lona Gillard, Sarah Greene, graduate students who take less than national Literacy Association’s 45th-an- should dress to impress and bring their Aaron Griffith, Tashiba Lampkin, a full course load. nual conference at the Hilton Head poker faces. Caleb Larrimore, Nathan Martin, Isa- The following Sumter students Marriott Resort on Feb. 22-24. They will Casino games such as black jack, belle McCaffrey, Lorraine McClane, named to the Dean’s List are Allison receive a certificate, a plaque and paid craps, roulette, poker and bingo will be Ashleigh McElveen, Samantha Estep, Xaviera Webb and Lyndsay registration to the SCIRA conference available to guests, where they can earn McLeod, Caitlyn Mettetal, Joshua Mill- Krebs. from the SARC. chips to win prizes. Guests will enjoy er, Hannah Moore, NGuyen NGuyen, Angela Williams of Sumter was JANUARY STAR TEACHER NAMED beer and wine, a signature drink, a ca- Patricia Phillips, Peyton Reed, Rhian- named to the President’s List. tered dinner and music to dance the non Ridgeway, Christian Simmons, An- Emilee Danielle Senn of Sumter re- Angela Taylor, a kindergarten teach- night away. Tickets are still available for drew Twitty, Chrystian Waddell, Bar- ceived a Master of Arts during winter er at Crosswell Drive Elementary purchase online and can be purchased bara Weeks and Janette Williams; commencement on Dec. 16, 2017. School, was named the January Star at the door for an additional fee. Please • Summerton — Alexis Guessregen, Teacher of the Month. The Star Teacher contact Christie Stutz at (803) 938-3892 Brianna Hill and Ella Wray-Carnes; University of Massachusetts program is sponsored by Community or [email protected] for more infor- • Manning — Mackenzie Ham; Broadcasters and Staples. mation. • Lynchburg — Kaela Johnson; Lowell Angela and Sumter School District FIRE ANT TENNIS RANKED 19TH • Rembert — Alexandra Manzo and LOWELL, Massachusetts — Ryan Ar- Executive Director of Human Resources IN THE COUNTRY Selena Vaughn; and nette of Sumter has been recognized for Dr. John Koumas were guests on the • Shaw AFB — Daniel Munguia. achieving academic distinction at the Good Morning Sumter Show on WDXY With the NJCAA Tennis season be- To reach this high academic achieve- University of Massachusetts Lowell. AM 1240 and FM 105.9 with host Derek ginning shortly, ITA Tennis released its ment, students must maintain a grade- Arnette, majoring in information Burress. In addition to appearing on the pre-season rankings, and the USC Sum- point average of 3.95-4.00 earned on a technology, was named to the Dean’s show, Angela received a gift bag from ter men’s team is ranked top in the na- minimum of 12 credited semester List for the fall 2017 semester. Staples. tion. The Fire Ants are ranked 19th in hours at the end of the previous semes- To qualify a student must have com- According to the nomination, Angela the country, sixth in the Southeast and ter. pleted no fewer than 12 graded credits is a seasoned kindergarten teacher who first in the region. The team is the fa- The following local students were for the semester and earned at least a embraces instructional best practices in vorite to qualify for the national tourna- named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at 3.25 grade-point average with no grade order to move her students to the next ment. USC Sumter: lower than C and without any incom- level of excellence. She goes above and Team member Peter Kovats finished • Bishopville — Kathleen Hawkins; pletes. beyond the call of duty by tutoring kin- last semester as the No. 23 player in the • Dalzell — Cameron Eidson, Triston dergarten students after school and country, and Jordan George finished Hall, Hailey Kearnes, April Painter, American International mentoring teachers. Angela communi- 45th in the country in the fall. The Fire John Pochebit, Kelsie Ratliff, Kadesia cates with her students’ parents regu- Ants open the season with an invita- Scarborough, Zachary Snipes, Tamar- College larly to ensure that they know that they tional tournament hosting Division I ra Wiley, Chantell Williams, Yvonne SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — are key stakeholders in their child’s ed- and II opponents like The Citadel and Yost and Micaylah Wisener; Bethany Bisnett of Sumter has been ucation. In addition, Angela embeds lit- Coker College. 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DHOFAR DESERT, Oman The sun rises over a 2.4-ton in- not fail on Mars," said João (AP) — Two scientists in flated habitat used by the Lousada, one of the Oman spacesuits, stark white AMADEE-18 Mars simulation in simulation's deputy field against the auburn terrain of the Dhofar desert of southern commanders who is a flight desolate plains and dunes, Oman on Thursday. The desolate controller for the space sta- test a geo-radar built to map desert resembles Mars so much tion. Mars by dragging the flat box that more than 200 scientists Faux space stations have across the rocky sand. from 25 nations organized by the been built underwater off the When the geo-radar stops Austrian Space Forum are using coast of Florida, on frigid working, the two walk back it for the next four weeks to field- dark deserts of Antarctica, to their all-terrain vehicles test technology for a manned and in volcanic craters in Ha- and radio colleagues at their mission to Mars. waii, according to "Packing nearby base camp for guid- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS For Mars," a favorite book ance. They can't turn to their among many Mars scientists, mission command, far off in written by Mary Roach. the Alps, because communi- "Terrestrial analogs are a cations from there are de- tool in the toolkit of space ex- layed 10 minutes. there first, astronauts like ploration, but they are not a But this isn't the red planet survive in the desert expans- ly accepted. Neil Armstrong trained sus- panacea," said Scott Hub- — it's the Arabian Peninsula. es of the Arabian Peninsula, Scientists from across the pended on pulleys to simulate bard, known as "Mars czar" The desolate desert in where temperatures can top world sent ideas for experi- one-sixth of Earth's gravity. back when he led the U.S. southern Oman, near the 125 degrees Fahrenheit. ments and the mission, Hostile environments from space agency's Mars pro- borders of Yemen and Saudi On the eastern edge of a named AMADEE-18, quickly Arizona to Siberia were used gram. Some simulations have Arabia, resembles Mars so seemingly endless dune is the grew to 16 scientific experi- to fine-tune capsules, landers, helped develop cameras, rov- much that more than 200 sci- Oman Mars Base: a giant 2.4- ments, such as testing a rovers and suits — simulat- ers, suits and closed-loop life- entists from 25 nations chose ton inflated habitat sur- "tumbleweed" whip-fast robot ing otherworldly dangers to support systems, he said. it as their location for the rounded by shipping contain- rover and a new spacesuit be found beyond Earth. Space NASA used the Mojave next four weeks, to field-test ers turned into labs and crew called Aouda. agencies call them "ana- Desert to test rovers destined technology for a manned mis- quarters. The cutting-edge spacesuit, logues" because they resem- for the red planet, but they sion to Mars. There are no airlocks. weighing about 110 pounds, is ble extraterrestrial extremes also discovered much about Public and private ventures The desert's surface resem- called a "personal spaceship" of cold and remoteness. how humans can adapt. are racing toward Mars — bles Mars so much, it's hard because one can breathe, eat "You can test systems on "Humans’ adaptability in both former President to tell the difference, Kumar and do hard science inside it. those locations and see where an unstructured environment Barack Obama and SpaceX said, his spacesuit caked in The suit's visor displays the breaking points are, and is still far, far better than any founder Elon Musk declared dust. "But it goes deeper than maps, communications and you can see where things robot we can send to space," humans would walk on the that: the types of geomor- sensor data. 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COMMENTARY Trump throws away his momentum for peanuts

ASHINGTON — Last What was Trump thinking? He Russia. This is a self-inflicted wound. and keep winning them over with week, President Trump tweeted that the GOP memo “totally Then, to add to the PR disaster, smart speeches putting detail onto the delivered a State of the vindicates” him. No, it doesn’t. Even Trump declared at what was sup- policies he laid out in his State of the WUnion address that won Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), the only posed to be an event highlighting his Union. He could have hit the hustings the approval of 75 percent of viewers, member of the committee to review tax reform success that Democrats to talk about his very generous immi- including 43 percent of Democrats. the intelligence behind the memo, said who refused to stand and applaud gration plan to give 1.8 million “dream- Normally, presidents try to ride the that it had nothing to do with the Rus- during his State of the Union were ers” a path to citizenship and challenge wave from a successful State of the sia probe. The memo demonstrated “un-American” and “treasonous.” He reluctant Democrats to come to the Union as long as they can. potential FBI malfeasance in using a was joking, of course, but it was a re- table. He could have given speeches Not Trump. What have we been tak- dossier funded by Democrats to obtain ally bad joke — and gave the media about his proposals for education, tack- ing about for the past week? Russia. a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance the excuse to gin up the outrage ma- ling the opioid crisis, and “right to try” Why? Because with- Act warrant to spy on a marginal for- chine over Trump’s comment. Again, legislation he endorsed to give dying in days, Trump mer Trump campaign adviser. If true, Democrats quietly celebrated. Until Americans a chance to save their lives changed the topic that is serious. But it’s not proof that that moment, they had been widely using experimental treatments. He when he released a there was no collusion. criticized for their disrespectful per- could have won over independents, and declassified memo So why would Trump release that formance on the House floor, which even some Democrats, and expanded prepared by Republi- information right after his State of the had alienated millions of Americans his base of support. Instead, he cans on the House In- Union and thus bring the momentum watching the president. Even my lib- changed the topic to Russia and made a telligence Committee he had gained to a grinding halt? He eral Post colleague Dana Milbank cringe-inducing joke about “treason,” alleging abuses of the should know better. Recall that in called the Democrats’ behavior “em- and millions thought to themselves: Marc Thiessen FISA process by the 2017, after Trump delivered his first, barrassing.” Now, with a single mis- There he goes again. FBI. The media and also highly praised, address to Con- begotten turn of phrase, Trump had The Trump presidency is like a Democrats could not gress, the subject changed to Russia turned them from petulant protesters “Peanuts” cartoon, with Trump as believe their luck. within 24 hours when The Post report- into principled defenders of the First Lucy with the football. Every time you They were more than happy to stop ed that Attorney General Jeff Ses- Amendment. think this time will be different — this talking about Trump’s speech and go sions had not disclosed in his confir- These mistakes were tragic, because time he’ll stay on message, this time with wall-to-wall coverage of the mation hearing that he met twice with Trump’s address seemed to reach and he’ll show some discipline, this time memo. Soon Trump’s powerful ad- Russia’s ambassador to the United win the approval of many Americans he’ll realize how much more powerful dress, and the agenda he laid out, States. It was a well-timed leak de- who like his first year’s accomplish- it is to be presidential — he pulls the were a distant memory — supplanted signed to step on Trump’s story. ments but don’t approve of him, includ- football away. by a fierce debate over the GOP’s The attack on Sessions was mali- ing millions of independents and Dem- “partisan” attack on the FBI and cious and not Trump’s fault. This ocrats. With his speech, he got them to Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Twitter, @ whether Trump would fire special time, however, Trump intentionally give him a second look. In the days that marcthiessen. © 2018, The Washington counsel Robert S. Mueller III. changed the subject from his speech to followed, he needed to stay on message Post Writers Group

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

WRITER AIRS GRIEVANCES — but consider it punish- ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND ment to be sent back there. [I CLIMATE CHANGE say, STAY THERE!] (6) The Constitution: It (1) Isn’t it weird that in doesn’t need to be rewritten America, our flag and our — it needs to be reread. culture offend so many peo- (7) William F. Buckley said: ple, but our benefits don’t? “Liberals claim to want to (2) How can the federal give a hearing to other points government ask U.S. citizens of view, and are then to pay back student loans shocked and offended when when illegal aliens are re- they discover there are other ceiving a free education? points of view.” (3) Only in America are (8) Joseph Sobran said: legal citizens labeled “rac- “’Need’ now means wanting ists” and “Nazis,” but illegal someone else’s money. INVADERS are called ‘Greed’ means wanting to “Dreamers.” keep your own. ‘Compassion’ (4) Liberals say, “If confis- is when a politician arranges cating all guns saves just one the transfer.” life, it’s worth it.” Well, then, (9) Florida has had 119 hur- if deporting all illegals saves ricanes since 1850 — but just one life, wouldn’t that be some people still insist the worth it? last one was due to climate (5) I can’t quite figure out change. how you can proudly wave PAUL HERRMANN the flag of another country Sumter

COMMENTARY SCANA strategy: Risky quick fix or permanent solution?

Editor’s note: This column originally Energy; and $1.7 billion in nuclear our home state of Virginia. Dominion pushed into bankruptcy. That would ran in the Wednesday edition of the costs absorbed by our company. The Energy regularly is named among the trigger even higher financing costs Post and Courier. total value to customers is $12.2 billion best utilities in attracting new busi- and rates as well as lengthy legal including direct payments and avoided nesses. We are especially proud of challenges. The lights would stay on, BY THOMAS F. FARRELL costs. being cited as one of the very best but South Carolina’s energy future We know our plan is not perfect. It companies for military veterans. would be in the hands of federal t is easy to understand why substantially reduces but does not It may feel good and seem right to courts whose first responsibility is SCE&G electric customers are eliminate what customers would pay force SCE&G to stop charging for the not to customers but largely out-of- frustrated and angry about the in new nuclear costs. nuclear expansion by retroactively re- state creditors. It also would cost tax- I abandoned V.C. Summer nuclear That said, we believe our plan works versing the Base Load Review Act. As payers millions of dollars of legal expansion project. Nine rate increases better than anything else being dis- growing evidence shows, that is a cure fees and tarnish South Carolina’s and they are not likely to see one watt cussed. It pairs lower rates with re- worse than the disease. reputation as a good state in which to of electricity from it. The feelings are turning money to customers almost A move to roll back the law perma- do business. natural. right away. Any plan without custom- nently was halted when an opinion by Policymakers should weigh their de- The question before South Carolina er payments shifts benefits to new- a highly respected former U.S. Circuit cisions carefully. If there truly is a policymakers is what to do about it. comers who never have paid toward Court judge showed it likely would be better proposal than ours, South Caro- Should they go for a temporary quick the nuclear project. declared unconstitutional. A new ap- lina should take it. No one’s hand is fix knowing it risks making matters Second, our plan does not portend proach is now being floated to effec- being forced to accept any alternative. worse? Or, do they work toward a per- years of costly litigation that could re- tively reverse the law on a temporary Before doing so, however, every “what manent solution that locks in long- sult in electric rates significantly basis and is raising the same constitu- if” should be tracked to its ultimate term customer benefits? Hard-work- higher than they are now. tional questions. end. The consequences are too great ing members on both sides of the aisle Finally, it provides the state with a Unfortunately, the well-intentioned to act without thinking through every are wrestling with the issue. strong energy partner able to invest in legislative action could push rates possible outcome. Given the importance of energy, we renewable energy, grid security, im- higher — not lower. Citing “a political After all the analysis is done, we be- believe a comprehensive, permanent proved reliability and community en- and regulatory environment that has lieve Dominion Energy’s proposal will solution with guaranteed customer gagement. become exceedingly contentious and shine through. It is the bird in the benefits and less risk is the best Our proposal builds on a successful uncertain,” Moody’s Investor Service hand that is better than two “maybe” course. That is the heart of our pro- history in South Carolina. We recently this week lowered the unsecured cred- birds in the bush. It provides substan- posal for Dominion Energy to combine completed the state’s largest solar it rating of SCANA to “junk” status tial customer benefits up front and with SCE&G and its corporate parent, farm and we have a 1,500-mile natural and put SCE&G on the brink of it. At over the long term. 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smaller, low-enrollment to the district’s new chief fi- MORE ON THURSDAY’S CALLED MEETING BOARD schools in the district. nancial officer. FROM PAGE A1 Potentially closing low-en- On Monday, acting Superin- Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees did not take action or release a rollment schools has been a tendent Debbie Hamm will statement following its special-called meeting on Thursday night at the district topic of the board for more also provide a district update, office, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. According to previous com- than a year now, especially and students from Alice Drive After brief opening remarks by board Chairman the Rev. Daryl McGhaney, ments from the committee’s since the revelation of a finan- Middle will also give a presen- board members went into executive session and behind closed doors. members, the studies will pro- cial budget crisis in December tation, according to the agen- According to the meeting agenda, the board met with attorneys and received vide a comprehensive look at 2016. The district ended fiscal da. legal advice relating to potential adversarial claims and discussion of existing schools’ physical as- year 2017 on an upward trend The public is welcomed to negotiations related to proposed contractual arrangements. sets and needs and future fa- with money in the bank but attend Monday’s meeting, and Also, according to the agenda, board members discussed personnel/ cility utilization, which could still has a relatively low gen- public participation is also employment matters. factor into closing certain eral fund balance, according listed on the agenda.

recorded in the 2017 report, ment responded to an in- CRIME which was presented to Sum- crease in crimes during the Sentencing set next FROM PAGE A1 ter City Council last week, is past year, the decrease in the work of Sumter Police De- crimes during the past seven partment’s Organized Crime years is worth celebrating, leave it” campaign, about and Vice Control Unit, which Roark said. week for lawmaker 90 percent of reported ve- ended the year with 326 ar- He said the police depart- hicle break-ins involved rests involving drug traffick- ment does not measure suc- unlocked vehicles, ac- ing and other illegal activities. cess by the amount of people cording to Roark. There OCVC also seized about who have been incarcerated accused in scandal was a spike in incidents $160,000 in cash, a little more but by the improvement in the near the end of the year. than $300,000 in various drugs quality of life for citizens. He said vehicle break- and 146 weapons. Officers talk in great detail BY MEG KINNARD pleaded guilty to the same ins are crimes of oppor- City council members said about empathy and listen to The Associated Press misconduct in office charge tunity and can be pre- at last week’s meeting that the people they come in con- that Quinn faced and were vented if people change a constituents are ready for tact with, he said. That first COLUMBIA — Another sentenced to probation. few of their habits by re- more positive changes after interaction is very important. former South Carolina law- They’ve argued Quinn Jr.’s moving all valuables and expressing frustration with “We strongly believe in maker will be sentenced only crime was failing to reg- firearms from their vehi- the continuance of violent community partnerships,” he Monday for his role in a ister clients. cles and locking the crimes in their neighbor- said. corruption scandal. Pascoe has said he wanted doors before walking hoods. They also commended Roark said positive interac- Circuit Judge Carmen Mul- Quinn Jr., who was majori- away. the department for the work it tions with the community also len has set sentencing for for- ty leader more than a de- Vehicle break-ins pose has already done to clean up benefit law enforcement by mer House Majority Leader cade ago, to serve the maxi- another threat because some areas known for illegal encouraging citizens to come Rick Quinn for 9:30 a.m. Mon- mum year in prison. He has they account for the ma- activity. forward with information day in Beaufort. The Lexing- also asked that Quinn’s plea jority of reported firearm Though the police depart- about crimes. ton Republican pleaded guilty deal be tossed unless he thefts in the city, he said. in December to a count of agrees to add the word “in- Though there was an misconduct in office, which tentionally” to his admis- overall increase in crime, VOTE FOR US! carries up to a year in prison. sion of guilt. the police department re- theitem.com/bestof Category: Assisted Living In December, Quinn, 52, Quinn Sr. has helped most- corded decreases in mul- became the third Republican ly conservative candidates in tiple areas including a 29 lawmaker to plead guilty in a South Carolina for four de- percent decrease in sexu- yearslong probe that has re- cades, with high-profile cli- al assaults, 5 percent de- sulted in charges against ents including U.S. Sen. John crease in burglaries, 17 Covenant half a dozen current and for- McCain’s bid for president, percent decrease in mer lawmakers, as well as Gov. Henry McMaster, U.S. weapons crimes and a 22 Quinn’s political consultant Sen. Lindsey Graham and percent decrease in cop- Place father, Richard Quinn Sr. state Attorney General Alan per thefts in 2017. Sumter’s Only Full Service The case against the elder Wilson. Another positive result Quinn, including allegations Continuing Care Retirement Community of conspiracy and illegal lob- bying, was dropped as a result of his son’s admission to Lifestyle Options: taking $4 million in money · Apartment Home Living from lobbyists and doing Palmetto Farm Supply · Skilled Nursing Care their bidding for the Quinns’ OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 8AM - 6PM consulting business. 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MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL NATIONAL SIGNING DAY Lakewood DE Blanding signs to play football at Hutchinson BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT Stars of [email protected] Lakewood High School defensive end Leroy Blanding, an Honorable Mention selection to the 2017 All-Area football the future team, signed a letter of intent to play football at Hutchinson Community Col- MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM lege in Hutchin- Alice Drive’s Joseph Durant (2) pushes the ball down the court past Chestnut Oaks’ defenders Khail Peoples (1) and Zayveon Wells (15) son, Kansas, at a during Alice Drive’s 49-42 overtime win in the championship game of the Sumter Middle School Conference tournament on Saturday at National Signing Lakewood High’s The Swamp. Day event on Wednesday at Lakewood. Alice Drive boys, Chestnut Oaks girls win middle school titles BLANDING Gators head coach Larry Cor- BY EDDIE LITAKER trailed by 10 early in the fourth quarter Wright basket. CO broke even at 28-28 nelius had high Special to The Sumter Item with a 19-point fourth quarter before on an Anti’Yona Roach low-post score. praise for Blanding’s work rallying to overtake Furman for a 33-30 Roach, who scored 11 of her game-high ethic and commitment to The Sumter Middle School Confer- win, while the boys game went into 13 points in the final 3:15, put the Lady doing what is best for him aca- ence basketball tournament came to a overtime before Alice Drive finally sub- Falcons ahead at 31-30 with 42 seconds demically as well as athletical- thrilling conclusion Saturday at the dued Chestnut Oaks for a 49-42 victory. left. Tynashya Anthony added a score ly. Lakewood High School gymnasium as The Lady Falcons entered the fourth at the 12-second mark and CO came “Leroy’s work ethic is unre- both regular season champions came quarter trailing the Lady Indians 20-14, away with a late steal to seal the win. al,” Cornelius said. “He’s one out victorious. and Furman stretched the lead to 10, of the hardest workers I’ve On the girls side, Chestnut Oaks 24-14, with 5:12 to go after a Tanaijah SEE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PAGE B5 every had in 18 years of coach- ing.” The 6-foot, 4-inch tall 200- pound defensive end has a goal PREP BASKETBALL to add 30 to 40 pounds to his frame and ultimately, to play for the University of South Carolina Twelve area teams begin play in SCHSL playoffs when he has ac- complished all he BY DENNIS BRUNSON Tuesday against Dreher. The can at the junior [email protected] Lady Knights shared the Re- college level. gion VI title and are 18-3 on Cornlius said Seven local high school the season. Dreher finished CORNELIUS Blanding has the girls basketball teams and fourth in Region V and is tools to get it five boys teams will begin 8-13. done. play in the South Carolina Crestwood is assured of “You always see him in the High School League state three home games as long as weight room. You can’t kick playoffs with 10 of them it wins. The Dreher-Crest- him out,” Cornelius said, ad- playing their first games at wood winner will face either dressing the football team, home. North Myrtle Beach or which was assembled to see Both teams from Sumter, Berkeley in the second Blanding off. “7:30 in the Manning and East Claren- round. morning, 7:30 at night, he’s al- don will open at home as The Lakewood girls will ways in the weight room. He’s will the Lakewood boys, play at Region V No. 1 Lower one of the fastest young men Crestwood girls, the Lee Richland on Tuesday in the at the defensive end position. Central boys and the Scott’s 4A playoffs. The Lady Gators He has a great get-off and they Branch girls. finished fourth in Region VI love that. A lot of schools were The two teams that will and are 9-10. LR is 14-9. looking at him for that. He has open on the road are the The LR-LHS winner will a quick first step, and that’s Lakewood girls and the Lee face either Cane Bay or Wil- hard to teach. That’s a natural Central girls. son in the second round. thing. The Sumter boys will play The Lakewood boys will “Hutchinson came down on host to Goose Creek in the be at home on Wednesday a Sunday, and in my 18 years first round of the 5A state against Dreher in the 4A of coach that’s never hap- playoffs on Wednesday. The state playoffs. The Gators pened,” he said. “When a head Gamecocks are 16-6 overall are 16-9 and won the Region coach from the state of Kansas and won the Region VI title VI title for a second straight comes down on a Sunday to with a 9-1 record. Goose SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO season. Dreher finished see one of our guys, that says Creek finished fifth in Re- Sumter’s Cam Singleton (4) goes to the basket during the Game- fourth in Region V and is a lot about what Leroy has gion VII and is 12-10. cocks’ victory over Lakewood in December. Both Sumter and Lake- 9-13. done this past year and the Sumter is assured of two wood will play home games in the opening round of their respec- As long as it wins, Lake- highlights he created in set- home games as long as it tive state playoffs on Wednesday. wood can be at home for ting up his future.” wins the opener. The winner three games. The LHS-Dre- Cornelius said Hutchinson of the Sumter-Goose Creek Florence that gave it second The Sumter-White Knoll her winner will take on ei- provides a nurturing academic game will face either Wando place in the region. The 16-6 winner will face either Fort ther North Myrtle Beach or environment and has been one or Irmo in the second round. Lady Gamecocks will play Dorchester or Dutch Fork in Colleton County in the sec- of the best JUCO destinations The SHS girls earned a host to White Knoll on Tues- the second round. ond round. because of its well-rounded home game with a 60-46 win day. White Knoll finished The Crestwood girls will approach to building student- over Conway on Saturday in fifth in Region V and is 9-12. open the 4A playoffs on SEE PLAYOFFS, PAGE B2 athletes. “What I love about Hutchin- son is that they will make you become a student,” Cornelius AUTO RACING said. “They’re going to give you the tools. You won’t just go to study hall, you’ll have indi- Kurt Busch hopes to become 4th repeat Daytona 500 champ vidual tutors for each class that you have to meet with BY DAN GELSTON Busch could become just the fourth three times a week. It’s not The Associated Press driver to go back-to-back and win con- going to be an issue with secutive Daytona 500s. Richard Petty Leroy when it comes to effort, DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kurt (1973-1974) and Cale Yarborough (1983- and we know their coaches are Busch is ready for his close-up outside 1984) both won consecutive Daytona going to be mad at Leroy be- the car. Busch signed with an enter- 500s, and no driver had his name cause they can’t kick him out tainment agency in the offseason and etched on the Harley J. Earl Trophy of the weight room either. may soon make the leap from stock two straight years since Sterling Mar- We’re extremely proud of this cars to the silver screen. lin (1994-95). young man. Busch could beef up his IMDB page “I feel the pressure. I like it,” Busch “Hutchinson is traditionally instead of racing for NASCAR titles. said Saturday at Daytona International it’s one of the best junior col- Always one of sports more fiery per- Speedway. leges when it comes to foot- sonalities, performing comes naturally Busch was a bit of a surprise winner ball, and when it comes to edu- to Busch. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS last season in the first race for Ford as cation and getting these young “I’ve been acting for 18 years in the Kurt Busch will try to become just the part of Stewart-Haas Racing’s lineup. men to the next level,” he said. garage area,” Busch said. fourth driver to in consecutive Daytona Busch, who had been suspended by “I’m looking at the endgame, Busch already had several starring 500s when NASCAR’s Monster Energy Cup NASCAR for two days before the 2015 not where you start but where roles in some of NASCAR’s top dramas season begins on Sunday, Feb. 18. Daytona 500 for off-track behavior, you finish. I’ve had a couple of over the course of his career. He’s been used a last-lap pass to win a race that players in past years that have the bad boy. He’s been rebooted as a has always come behind the wheel. was otherwise marred by a series of gone there and have gone on to family man. Through 18 seasons and The 39-year-old Busch is racing toward five teams, Busch’s top starring role a Daytona 500 championship sequel. SEE NASCAR, PAGE B3 SEE BLANDING, PAGE B3 B2 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SPORTS ITEMS Johnson shares the lead at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — the season. singles record to 776-224. Dustin Johnson overcame a Calcavecchia won the last “Honestly, I don’t really sloppy back nine in the stiff- of his three senior titles in know about these milestones,” ening breeze by making a 10- 2015. He won the 1989 British she said. “It’s just great to play foot birdie on the 18th hole at Open for one of his 13 PGA the game that I love. I’m not Pebble Beach for a 2-under 70 Tour titles. really going for milestones, but that gave him a share of the Bart Bryant had a 64 to then they happen.” lead going into the final round TV, RADIO match Jerry Smith (67) at 10 CoCo Vandeweghe of the of the AT&T Pebble Beach TODAY under. Paul Broadhurst (66), U.S. faced Richel Hogenkamp National Pro-Am. 7 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Steve Flesch (68) and Michael in the second singles of this League Match — Bournemouth vs. Huddersfield Given the conditions, the 70 (CNBC). Allen (68) were 9 under. John best-of-five series in the top at Pebble Beach felt like hard 8:30 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Open Sud de Daly followed an opening 67 team event of women’s tennis. France Championship Match (TENNIS). work. 9 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier with a 73 to drop to 4 under. Serena Williams is to return Ted Potter Jr. shot a 62 at League Match — Manchester United vs. Defending champion Scott Mc- Sunday after more than a Monterey Peninsula and left Newcastle United (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Carron was 2 under after a 69. year away from the game wondering how much better it Charlie Rymer struggled while becoming a mother. She could have been. Potter, with again in his debut on the and Lauren Davis are to face virtually no one watching his THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 50-and-over tour, shooting a Lesley Kerkhove and Demi round because the stars were Bill Murray looks out at the ocean from the eighth green of the Pebble 77. After playing the final six Schuurs in doubles. at Pebble on Saturday, was 11 Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Na- in 4 over Friday in a 75, he Serena Williams gave birth under with three holes to tional Pro-Am golf tournament Saturday in Pebble Beach, California. was 6 over on the first 11 in to her daughter Sept. 1 and play, needing only one birdie MARK CALCAVECCHIA the second round. hasn’t played competitive ten- and two pars for a 59. LEADS IN BOCA RATON set up a 3-foot putt on the nis since winning the 2017 He bogeyed the last two par-5 18th with a chip after VENUS WILLIAMS PLAYS Australian Open while preg- holes, which at least was BOCA RATON, Fla. — Mark leaving an approach from the 1,000TH SINGLES MATCH nant. enough to tie for the lead. Calcavecchia birdied the last right pine straw to the right ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Venus Her sister broke Rus five “I didn’t feel like I hit bad three holes Saturday to take a of the green. Williams used her 1,000th ca- straight times to overcome a shots coming in there on the two-stroke lead over Bern- Langer, the 2010 winner in reer singles match to get the shaky serve. Williams and last couple, making bogeys hard Langer into the final his home event, had his sec- United States off to a strong Rus exchanged service breaks there, but I just knew it was round of the PGA Tour Cham- ond straight 66. The 60-year- start in its Fed Cup title de- in the first five games of the going to be tough coming in,” pions’ Boca Raton Champion- old German star won seven fense. second set, with Williams Potter said. ship. times last season, three of the Williams defeated Arantxa grabbing a 3-2 lead. Williams They were at 14-under 201, Calcavecchia shot a 6-under victories majors. Rus 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday to then saved a break point to and with more wind in the 66 at The Old Course at Bro- The 57-year-old Calcavec- give the U.S. a 1-0 lead over pull ahead 4-2. They held forecast — compared with vir- ken Sound, rebounding from chia had a 14-under 130 total. the Netherlands on the U.S. serve the rest of the way as tually none the previous two bogeys on Nos. 14 and 15 with He opened with a 64 for a one- Cellular Center’s indoor hard Williams improved her over- days — this could be wide the late birdie run. He made a stroke lead in the senior court. The 37-year-old Wil- all Fed Cup singles record to open. 25-footer on the par-4 17th and tour’s first full-field event of liams improved her career 20-2.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Charleston avenges loss, defeats Drexel 89-67

CHARLESTON — Jarrell Brantley seconds left reduced North Carolina 19 after a poor-shooting first half (2 of consecutive points for the Tigers, in- scored 30 points, Nick Harris added 21, A&T’s deficit to 88-85 before Rogers’ 12) as Mike Brey’s Irish (15-10, 5-7 Atlan- cluding back-to-back 3s for a 17-9 lead. both career highs, and College of dunk at the buzzer ended the game. tic Coast Conference) won their second Auburn (22-3, 10-2 Southeastern Con- Charleston rolled to an 89-67 win over straight after losing seven in a row. ference) never relinquished the lead. Drexel on Saturday for its eighth- FLORIDA GULF COAST 88USC straight win. UPSTATE 71 LOUISVILLE 77 TEXAS A&M 85 Grant Riller added 16 points for the SPARTANBURG — RaySean Scott GEORGIA TECH 54 (24) KENTUCKY 74 Cougars (20-6, 11-3 Colonial Athletic scored a career-high 21 points and LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jordan Nwora COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Association), who won their 15th Florida Gulf Coast became the first had 16 points and five of Louisville’s Freshman point guard T.J. Starks straight at home and avenged an earli- team in the country this season to 12 3-pointers, Anas Mahmoud added scored 17 points and Texas A&M top- er overtime loss at Drexel. clinch a league title, beating South 12 points and Louisville added solid pled No. 24 Kentucky 85-74 on Satur- Brantley had eight points, including Carolina Upstate 88-71 on Saturday. defense to rout Georgia Tech 77-54 day night in a sold-out and raucous a 3-pointer and a 3-point play, in a 15-0 Thursday night and end a three-game Reed Arena. run that put the Cougars up 71-56 with FURMAN 76 losing streak. John Calipari has lost three consec- 7:50 to play. The Dragons missed five WOFFORD 52 Playing their third game in six days utive games for the first time since straight shots with three turnovers. GREENVILLE — John Davis scored and without leading scorer Deng Adel taking over the Kentucky program be- 13 points, Daniel Fowler had 12 and (ankle injury), the Cardinals got con- fore the 2009-2010 season. APPALACHIAN STATE 81 Furman defeated Wofford 76-52 on Sat- tributions from everybody in breaking Kentucky (17-8, 6-6 Southeastern COASTAL CAROLINA 66 urday. their slide. A 13-1 run over 3:50 in the Conference) led 30-26 at halftime, but CONWAY — O’Showen Williams The Terriers, who won the first first half provided a 24-8 lead and the the Aggies (17-8, 6-6) made 11 of their scored a career-best 20 points and meeting 79-70, scored nine straight to advantage reached 24 with 4:40 re- first 16 shots in the second half — in- Ronshad Shabazz added 19 with three lead 11-2 before the Paladins reeled off maining. cluding all four of their 3-point at- steals as Appalachian State pulled 16 straight, six from Clay Mounce. Louisville (17-8, 7-5 Atlantic Coast tempts — to take a 14-point lead. away in the second half for an 81-66 Davis, who started the run with a Conference) finished 27 of 54 from the win over Coastal Carolina in Sun Belt 3-pointer, did the same to ignite a 15-2 field and 12 of 20 from behind the arc. LSU 82 Conference action on Saturday after- burst, which included six points from The Cardinals also forced 20 turnovers OLE MISS 66 noon. Jalen Williams. Furman led 39-21 at for 21 points. BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU coach Griffin Kinney added 14 points for the half. Will Wade instructed his team to deliv- Appalachian State (11-15, 6-7) which SEC er the ball inside to 6-foot-11 power ACC won two straight for the first time ALABAMA 78 forward Duop Reath as early and often since ending December with wins over (21) NORTH CAROLINA 96 (15) TENNESSEE 50 as possible. Texas State and UT Arlington. N.C. STATE 89 As Saturday’s game against reeling TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Donta Hall Mississippi progressed, it became evi- CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 64 RALEIGH — Luke Maye scored 27 had 17 points and 11 rebounds and dent why Wade thought Reath repre- PRESBYTERIAN 54 of his career-high 33 points after half- Collin Sexton scored 16 points to lead sented the Tigers’ best scoring threat CLINTON — Christian Keeling time to help No. 21 North Carolina Alabama to a 78-50 victory over No. 15 against the Rebels. scored 20 points and Charleston beat rival North Carolina State 96-89 Tennessee on Saturday night. Reath scored 26 points, Skylar Mays Southern closed on a 7-0 surge to beat on Saturday. The Crimson Tide (16-10, 7-5 South- added 17 points and LSU convincingly Presbyterian 64-54 on Saturday. Maye also had 17 rebounds and eastern Conference) thoroughly domi- overcame a blown double-digit lead for Charleston (11-14, 6-8 Big South Con- spent most of the second half as a one- nated the Volunteers (18-6, 8-4) around an 82-66 victory. ference) has won four of its last five man show for the Tar Heels (19-7, 8-5 the basket and cashed in on a number Wade wasn’t entirely pleased, howev- games while Presbyterian (10-17, 3-11) Atlantic Coast Conference). of fast-break chances er. The often intense, animated coach has lost four of its last five. struggled to forgive a several-minute NOTRE DAME 84 (8) AUBURN 78 stretch when his players went away S.C. STATE 90 FLORIDA STATE 69 GEORGIA 61 from Reath and briefly lost the lead. N.C. A&T 85 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Matt Farrell ATHENS, Ga. — Jared Harper Aaron Epps had 11 points, nine re- ORANGEBURG — Donte Wright scored a career-high 28 points to lead scored 24 points and No. 8 Auburn, bounds and two blocks, and Tremont scored 17 points, Patrell Rogers scored Notre Dame’s potent three-guard at- playing without top scorer Bryce Waters added 11 points and eight as- 16 and South Carolina State held on to tack in an 84-69 victory Saturday over Brown, showed impressive depth by sists for the Tigers (14-10, 5-7 South- beat North Carolina A&T 90-85 on Sat- Florida State. beating Georgia 78-61 on Saturday. eastern Conference). urday. Rex Pflueger added a career-high 19 Auburn leaned heavily on Harper Devonte Boykins’ 3-pointer with six points and T.J. Gibbs matched him with early in the game. Harper scored 12 From wire reports

the second round. their regions. round game between Han- PLAYOFFS FROM PAGE B1 The Manning girls will be at EC, which played for the nah-Pamplico and Baptist home on Monday in the open- lower state title last season, is Hill. The Lee Central boys will host to Bluffton on Tuesday ing round of the 3A playoffs. 15-5 and went 9-1 to win Re- The East Clarendon boys play host to Eau Claire on in the opening round of the The Lady Monarchs finished gion VI. The Lady Wolverines will be at home against St. Wednesday in the 2A state 3A state playoffs. The Mon- second in Region VII and are will play host to the winner of John’s on Tuesday in the 1A playoffs. The Stallions are 20-3 archs are 16-6 and finished 19-5. They will face 11-11 May Monday’s first-round contest playoffs. EC finished third in and went undefeated in win- second in Region VII. Bluff- River, the No. 3 team from Re- between Military Magnet and Region VII and is 9-11, while ning Region IV. Eau Claire ton, 15-8, finished third in Re- gion VIII. Cross. SJ finished third in Region IV finished fourth in Region III gion VIII. The East Clarendon and Scott’s Branch is 10-5 over- and is 12-11. and is 11-12. The Manning-Bluffton win- Scott’s Branch girls teams all and went 8-0 to win Re- The winner of this game Lee Central is assured of ner will take on either Loris got a first-round bye in the gion V. The Lady Eagles will will play at C.E. Murray on two home games. The LC-EC or the Region V No. 4 team in 1A state playoffs on winning face the winner of the first- Friday. winner will face either Christ Church or Abbeville in the Specialists in second round. The Lee Central girls will COMMERCIAL play at Saluda on Tuesday in the 2A playoffs. The Lady ROOFING REPAIR Stallions are 8-11 and finished third in Region IV. Saluda fin- & MAINTENANCE ished second in Region III and is 16-5. The LC-Saluda winner will

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SCOREBOARD 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Washington State at Speedskating: Women’s 1,500m Gold Medal Final W L Pct GB TV, RADIO Oregon (ESPNU). 12:05-2 a.m. — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Combined, Slalom Boston 40 17 .702 Gold Medal Final Run (LIVE); Snowboarding: Men’s Toronto 38 16 .704 — TODAY MONDAY Philadelphia 27 25 .519 10 7 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Halfpipe (LIVE) 6:30 a.m. — Professional Tennis: ABN Amro World New York 23 33 .411 16 Match — Bournemouth vs. Huddersfield (CNBC). NBCSN Tennis Tournament Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). Brooklyn 19 37 .339 20 8:30 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Open Sud de France 1:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: ABN Amro World 2:40-5:10 a.m. — Women’s Ice Hockey: Switzerland vs. Championship Match (TENNIS). Tennis Tournament Early-Round Matches and New Japan (LIVE) Southeast Division 9 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League York Open Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). 5:10-7 a.m. — Luge: Women’s Singles (LIVE); Biathlon: Match — Manchester United vs. Newcastle United W L Pct GB 3 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Women’s Pursuit Gold Medal Final (LIVE) Washington 31 24 .564 — (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Match — West Brom vs. Chelsea (NBC SPORTS 7-11 a.m. — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Moguls Gold Medal Miami 30 26 .536 1½ 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League NETWORK). Charlotte 23 32 .418 8 Match — Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Stuttgart Final; Women’s Ice Hockey: Sweden vs. South Korea 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Orlando 18 36 .333 12½ (FOX SPORTS 1). (LIVE); Luge: Women’s Singles WDXY-AM 1240). Atlanta 17 39 .304 14½ 11:25 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier 6:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: ABN Amro World 11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Ski Jumping: Women’s Individual League Match — Liverpool vs. Southampton (NBC Tennis Tournament Early-Round Matches and New Normal Hill Gold Medal Final; Biathlon: Men’s Pursuit Central Division SPORTS NETWORK). York Open Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). Gold Medal Final; Speedskating: Women’s 1,500m Gold W L Pct GB 11:50 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Notre Dame at North Medal Final Match — Wolfsburg vs. Werder Bremen (FOX SPORTS Cleveland 32 22 .593 — Carolina (ESPN). 8-11:30 p.m. — Curling: Mixed Doubles Semifinal 2). Milwaukee 30 24 .556 2 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Louisville at (replay) Indiana 31 25 .554 2 Noon — NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (WIS 10). Connecticut (ESPN2). Noon — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series 11:30 p.m.-2:40 a.m. — Snowboarding: Men’s Halfpipe Detroit 27 27 .500 5 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Delaware State at Norfolk Chicago 19 35 .352 13 Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying from Daytona Beach, Fla. State (ESPNU). (LIVE); Curling: Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal Match (WACH 57). 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: New York at Philadelphia CNBC WESTERN CONFERENCE Noon — College Basketball: Loyola (Md.) at Lafayette (NBA TV). 5-8 p.m. — Curling: Mixed Doubles Semifinal (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Vanderbilt at OLYMPIC CHANNEL Southwest Division Noon — Women’s College Basketball: Michigan at Auburn (SEC NETWORK). 5-7 a.m. — Medal Ceremonies (LIVE) W L Pct GB Michigan State (ESPN2). 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Baylor at Texas (ESPN). Houston 41 13 .759 — Noon — Women’s College Basketball: Dayton at George 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas Christian at West San Antonio 35 21 .625 7 Washington (ESPNU). Virginia (ESPN2). New Orleans 28 26 .519 13 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Michigan at Wisconsin 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Jackson State at Prairie PREP PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Memphis 18 36 .333 23 (WLTX 19). View A&M (ESPNU). Dallas 17 38 .309 24½ 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Louisville at Pittsburgh 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Phoenix at Golden State MONDAY (WKTC 63). (NBA TV). Northwest Division 1 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Toronto at Charlotte (FOX GIRLS SPORTS SOUTHEAST). W L Pct GB 1 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Georgia Tech at 3A Minnesota 34 24 .586 — Notre Dame (FOX SPORTSOUTH). WINTER OLYMPICS ON TV May River at Manning, 7 p.m. Portland 31 25 .554 2 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Final Oklahoma City 31 25 .554 2 Round from Pebble Beach, Calif. (GOLF). SUNDAY, FEB. 11 TUESDAY Denver 29 26 .527 3½ 1 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA G-League Game NBC Utah 27 28 .491 5½ — Memphis at Grand Rapids (NBA TV). 3-6 p.m. — Speedskating: Men’s 5000m Gold Medal GIRLS Pacific Division 1 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Florida at South Final; Biathlon: Men’s 10km Sprint Gold Medal Final; Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WNKT-FM 107.5). Cross Country: Men’s Skiathlon Gold Medal Final 5A W L Pct GB 1 p.m. — International Tennis: Fed Cup Round 1 7-11 p.m. — Figure Skating: Team Event Gold Medal White Knoll at Sumter, 7 p.m. Golden State 42 13 .764 — Rubbers 3, 4 and 5 — United States vs. Netherlands Final (LIVE), Men’s Free Skate, Ladies’ Free Skate, Ice L.A. Clippers 28 25 .528 13 (TENNIS). Dancing Free Dance; Alpine Skiing: Women’s Giant 4A L.A. Lakers 23 31 .426 18½ 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Wagner at Farleigh Slalom (LIVE); Freestyle Skiing: Women’s Moguls Gold Dreher at Crestwood, 7 p.m. Phoenix 18 38 .321 24½ Dickinson (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Medal Final; Snowboard: Women’s Slopestyle Gold Lakewood at Lower Richland, 7 p.m. Sacramento 17 37 .315 24½ 2 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Ohio State at Medal Final; Luge: Men’s Singles Gold Medal Final South Florida (ESPN2). Runs 2A FRIDAY’S GAMES 2 p.m.— Women’s College Basketball: Kentucky at 11:35 p.m.-1 a.m. — Alpine Skiing: Women’s Giant Lee Central at Saluda, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers 108, Detroit 95 Slalom Gold Medal Final (LIVE); Snowboarding: Mississippi State (ESPNU). Philadelphia 100, New Orleans 82 2 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Seton Hall at Women’s Halfpipe (LIVE) BOYS NBCSN Cleveland 123, Atlanta 107 Villanova (FOX SPORTS 2). Indiana 97, Boston 91 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Final 2:40-5 a.m. — Women’s Ice Hockey: United States vs. 3A Houston 130, Denver 104 Round from Pebble Beach, Calif. (WLTX 19). Finland (LIVE) Bluffton at Manning, 7 p.m. 3 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series 5-9 a.m. — Biathlon: Men’s 10km Sprint Gold Medal Miami 91, Milwaukee 85 Advance Auto Parts Clash from Daytona Beach, Fla. Final (LIVE); Speedskating: Men’s 5000m Gold Medal 1A Utah 106, Charlotte 94 (FOX SPORTS 1). Final; Cross Country: Men’s Skiathlon Gold Medal St. John’s at East Clarendon, 7 p.m. Chicago 114, Minnesota 113 Final 3 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: North Carolina Portland 118, Sacramento 100 at North Carolina State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 1:30-5:30 p.m. — Curling: Mixed Doubles Tiebreaker; WEDNESDAY 3 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions Boca Luge: Men’s Singles Gold Medal Final Runs SATURDAY’S GAMES Raton Championship Final Round from Boca Raton, 5:30-8 p.m. — Biathlon: Men’s 10km Sprint Gold Medal BOYS Final New Orleans at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Fla. (GOLF). L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 3 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Georgia at 8-11:30 p.m. — Snowboarding: Women’s Slopestyle 5A Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m. Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). Gold Medal Final (LIVE); Curling: Mixed Doubles Goose Creek at Sumter, 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Cleveland at Boston Semifinal Washington at Chicago, 8 p.m. (WOLO 25). 11:30 p.m.-2:40 a.m. — Curling: Semifinal Mixed Doubles 4A L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Central Florida at (replay); Speedskating: Men’s 5000m Gold Medal Final Dreher at Lakewood, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. USA Memphis (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Cincinnati at Southern 7-9:30 a.m. — Women’s Ice Hockey: Canada vs. Olympic 2A Methodist (ESPN). Athletes from Russia (LIVE) Eau Claire at Lee Central, 7 p.m. SUNDAY’S GAMES OLYMPIC CHANNEL 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Florida State at Toronto at Charlotte, 1 p.m. 5-7 a.m. — Medal Ceremonies (LIVE) Miami (ESPN2). THURSDAY Cleveland at Boston, 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Illinois State at Valparaiso Detroit at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m. (ESPNU). MONDAY, FEB. 12 GIRLS New York at Indiana, 5 p.m. 5 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Missouri at NBC Dallas at Houston, 7 p.m. Arkansas (SEC NETWORK). 3-5 p.m. — Freestyle Skiing: Men’s Moguls Gold Medal 1A Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Duke at Georgia Tech Final; Ski Jumping: Women’s Individual Normal Hill Military Magnet (4) or Cross (3) at East Claren- Sacramento at Minnesota, 7 p.m. (ESPN). Gold Medal Final; Luge: Women’s Singles don, 7 p.m. Utah at Portland, 9 p.m. 6 p.m. — College Wrestling: Ohio State at Michigan 8-11:30 p.m. — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Combined, Downhill Hannah-Pamplico (3) or Baptist Hill (3) at (ESPN2). Scott’s Branch, 7 p.m. Run (LIVE) Snowboarding: Women’s Halfpipe Gold MONDAY’S GAMES 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Tulane at Houston New Orleans at Detroit, 7 p.m. Medal Final (LIVE), Men’s Halfpipe (LIVE); (ESPNU). New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 6 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Sofia Open Speedskating: Women’s 1500m Gold Medal Final NBA STANDINGS L.A. Clippers at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Championship Match and Ecuador Open 5-9:05 p.m. (PST) — Alpine Skiing: Men’s Combined, Orlando at Chicago, 8 p.m. Championship Match (TENNIS). Downhill Run (LIVE) Snowboarding: Women’s Halfpipe EASTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio at Utah, 9 p.m. 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Dallas at Houston (NBA TV). Gold Medal Final (LIVE), Men’s Halfpipe (LIVE); Atlantic Division Phoenix at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

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Totals 24-52 13-18 65. related range debris 24 Easy Street cap. on Saturday. 29 “Dead Souls” kin 50 [Head slap] SOUTH CAROLINA (13-12) The Gators (17-8, 8-4 SEC) novelist DOWN Previous Puzzle Solved Minaya 1-3 0-0 2, Silva 4-12 2-3 10, Kotsar 2-10 1-2 5, Hinson 0-1 0-0 0, Gra- 30 “Billions” 1 Draft orders never fell off the NCAA Tour- vett 1-3 0-0 2, Gueye 0-0 0-0 0, Haase 1-3 0-0 2, Cudd 0-0 3-6 3, Beatty 0-3 0-0 0, Booker 6-13 3-4 17, Myers 0-4 0-0 0, Holden 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 15-54 9-15 network, 2 “Juno” actor nament bubble but losing 41. briefly Michael three of four games before 31 Fake out 3 Fighting Halftime_Florida 41-20. 3-Point Goals_Florida 4-13 (Okauru 2-4, Koulechov beating LSU earlier in the 1-1, Hudson 1-4, Chiozza 0-1, Allen 0-3), South Carolina 2-13 (Booker 2-7, 32 __ legend group week dropped them from the Minaya 0-1, Beatty 0-1, Gravett 0-1, Kotsar 0-3). Fouled Out_None. Re- 33 Sugar source 4 Govt. bounds_Florida 43 (Bassett, Chiozza, Koulechov 7), South Carolina 23 Top 25 and lessened their 34 Sugar suffix employer of (Silva, Kotsar 5). Assists_Florida 9 (Allen, Chiozza 3), South Carolina 7 35 Some mathe- chances of winning the SEC (Minaya, Gravett 2). Total Fouls_Florida 16, South Carolina 16. Techni- cals_South Carolina coach Frank Martin. A_14,629 (18,000). pretenders maticians regular-season championship. 36 Membre de la 5 Treatment for After the slump-breaking win famille losing one’s over the Tigers, Florida Myers was scoreless. record with scarce time to get 37 Celebration head? crushed the Gamecocks (13- Silva found his way better. Martin has never lost honoring a 6 Going saint concern? 12, 4-8) at Colonial Life Arena through Florida’s defense for more than six straight since by dominating the paint. 10 points and Frank Booker he took over at South Caroli- Florida’s defense blocked scored 17, the Gamecocks’ na. The Gamecocks have eight shots in the first half, 10 only offensive highlights. dropped five in a row. for the game, and contained “We’re a hurt team right JUMBLE center Chris Silva, the anchor now,” Martin said. “We’re a STAT OF THE NIGHT of the Gamecocks’ offense. team lacking spirit.” The Gamecocks scored THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME The Gators outrebounded The Gators blocked off the their least amount of points By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek South Carolina by 22. paint early and while offense since Jan. 30, 2013. Florida “We showed up to play, but was hard to come by, Deaun- won that day 75-36. then Florida said, ‘We’re not dre Ballard supplied a punch losing to you guys again,’” with six points off the bench. HIGHLIGHT REEL coach Frank Martin said. It spread to the rest of the Chiozza was pinned in the “They ratcheted up the com- team, guards Jalen Hudson corner and threw an arching petitiveness of the game and and Chris Chiozza combining shot toward midcourt, where we looked for the backdoor for 24 points and Egor Kou- it was corralled by Dontay instead of the fight.” lechov adding nine. Bassett. Bassett passed to When South Carolina made South Carolina had its Hudson, who slipped into the a brief run to get back in the most energy immediately lane but missed a layup. game, the Gators sank six of after Martin was hit with a South Carolina’s Maik Kotsar their final seven shots for a technical foul from across the was right there for the re- 21-point lead at halftime. court. The Gators answered bound. Florida never let South Caro- every shot as the lead swelled Koulechov reached with his lina get within 15 points in to as much as 27. left hand over Kotsar to tip the second half. The Game- the ball in the basket. cocks lost their fifth straight. BIG PICTURE “This was our best perfor- Florida: Koulechov said HE SAID IT mance of the year. Everybody earlier in the week that the “I got a problem when our contributed defensively and Gators wanted to be “less league office puts a guy on on the glass,” Florida coach pretty, more gritty” in its exe- our game that got his break Mike White said. “Of course, cution. Their defense lived up in the SEC and he turned his we’re reminded how much to it Saturday, shutting off back on the SEC to go offici- success South Carolina’s had the passing lanes and having ate other leagues. Why are against us.” a hand in every interior we hiring that official to offi- The Gamecocks had a two- South Carolina possession. ciate SEC games? That’s a game winning streak over the The Gators entered Saturday problem.” - Martin on receiv- Gators, the first to reach only two games back in the ing a technical foul their first Final Four last sea- SEC standings and play first- UP NEXT son and the second that start- place Auburn and second- SUDOKU PREVIOUS SOLUTION ed Florida’s midseason skid. place Tennessee over the Florida: Tries to strengthen The Gamecocks beat Flori- final six games. its postseason seed against HOW TO PLAY: da on Jan. 24 by hitting 11 South Carolina: The Game- slumping Georgia and a trip Each row, column and 3-pointers and getting 22 cocks haven’t won since beat- to league-worst Vanderbilt. set of 3-by-3 boxes points from point guard Wes ing Florida on Jan. 24. While South Carolina: Faced with must contain the Myers. On Saturday, Myers South Carolina hasn’t had attempting to break its losing was on the bench as Hassani any “bad” losses, a team that streak against No. 15 Tennes- numbers 1 through 9 Gravett started. South Caroli- was flirting with a postseason see and No. 8 Auburn, the top without repetition. na made two 3-pointers and berth is approaching a .500 two teams in the SEC.

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kind of got a little bit of pressure on A Khail Peoples three to open the MIDDLE SCHOOL us, we started to turn the ball over, the fourth gave the Falcons their first lead FROM PAGE B1 crowd kind of got into it and it kind of of the game, 35-33. The quarter would sucked the wind out of us just a little see four ties and two lead changes, “I just didn’t want to let my coach bit, but we fought hard,” said Wesley, with a McCants bucket on the post down,” said Roach, who will be mov- whose team finished its season at 11-2. forging the final tie of regulation, 41- ing on to Sumter High next season. “We missed some free throws at the 41, with 53 seconds to play. “(The game plan late was) not to make end (2 of 8 over the final 2:33) that The teams traded free throws to stupid plays, to pass the ball (and play) kind of cost us but overall I belive my open the 3-minute extra period, but a team ball.” girls played good. We just fell short at Wells free throw with 2:11 to play CO head coach Cedric Rembert, who the end.” would prove to be the last point of the earned SMSC girls coach of the year Wright, who will join Lakewood’s ju- game for CO as AD would score the honors after leading his team to a 13-1 nior varsity program next season, led game’s final seven points to pull finish, was not surprised that his team the Lady Indians with 12 points. away. fought back from a 10-point deficit to “Tanaijah is one of our leaders. “It was a back and forth game,” said win. She normally scores a lot during the CO head coach Bryant Nelson, whose “We’ve been down by 10 before and game,” Wesley said. “I knew he team closed with a 13-4 record. “Alice we had to fight back up, and we’ve got (Rembert) was going to put a lot of Drive jumped out and led, and they re- a bunch of fighters,” Rembert said. pressure on her and I warned her ally put pressure on us in transition. “They don’t quit, they don’t give up at about that before the game. She In the second half, we were able to all, and we encourage them not to give didn’t get the ball as much as she control it a little bit more and bring MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM up. Roach was in foul trouble early and likes but she still did good in the the game close. We had our opportuni- Chestnut Oaks’ Tynashya Anthony (13) she had four fouls, so I sat her. I made end.” ties down the stretch, just couldn’t up my mind with about five minutes Quanayzha Pearson added seven for capitalize. I wish we could’ve ended drives to the basket during the Lady Fal- left in the game to put her in. I knew it CO while India Dowling-Green closed the game in regulation. but the kids cons’ 33-30 victory in the championship could be a game-changer once she got with eight for Furman. put up a good fight. Hats off to (AD game of the Sumter Middle School in the game. I just needed to keep the In the boys title game, Alice Drive head) coach (Pedro) Washington. He Conference tournament on Saturday at game close by playing good defense. I built an 11-4 lead after one quarter be- prepared them well and it was a good Lakewood’s The Swamp. had a flashback to the year before last fore Chestnut Oaks rallied to pull game.” when I lost by one and I refused, and I within two, 21-19, at the half. Kamaron Durant and Wells led their respec- lowing the game. let them know, I refused to go down Rodriguez scored all six of his points tive teams, with Durant leading all “He’s probably tired. He had to log like that again. We just had to fight and for CO in the second, hitting on 4 of 8 scorers with 20 and Wells topping the in a lot of minutes,” Washington we had to dig, and they dug deep, and it free throw attempts in the frame, Falcons with 18. said. “First of all, my hat’s off to was a real good game.” while Joseph Durant scored nine in “I just thank my coach for helping Chestnut Oaks. They had a real good While there was elation and celebra- the half to lead AD. us get through this and my team for season this year and they came in tion for the Lady Falcons, Furman Ryan McCants scored five of his keeping my head up and not letting with a game plan, ready to play head coach Demitria Wesley and her nine points for the Hawks in the them down,” Durant said. “We had to today. I told my guys if we could re- team had to deal with the disappoint- third but it was Zayveon Wells who play defense and do what it takes to bound and not foul so much, but we ment of losing a game that they had in had the hot hand for the Falcons, win the game.” kind of fell off on that part, but not their grasp until it got away in the scoring nine in the final 2:38 of the Washington, who took home SMSC foul so much and put them on the final two minutes. quarter as CO trailed by one, 33-32, boys coach of the year honors after line that we would be fine for today. “My girls, they came out strong. We heading to the final six minutes of leading the Hawks to a 15-2 finish, So we came out with a W and that’s were doing good from the start but we regulation play. could understand Durant’s brevity fol- all I can ask for.

The Rev. Lee Davis will offi- lock to the former Japonica She was educated in the OBITUARIES ciate, with the burial to follow Davis, and their marital expe- public schools of both Sumter in Piedmont Cemetery. rience was favored with splen- and Kershaw counties. CATHY W. DINKINS hand or offered up her guest The family will receive dor, sterling commitment and Susie accepted Christ as her BEAUFORT — Cathy Walk- room or made someone new friends one hour prior to the memories too precious to enu- personal savior at an early er Dinkins, 68, of Beaufort to Beaufort feel welcome. She service. Han- merate. age. She was baptized and be- and beloved wife of Claude loved to read, to travel — the cock-Elmore-Hill Nurtured in a Christian came a faithful member of Nash Dinkins Sr., passed into Keys, Canada, Germany, Isra- Funeral Home is family, Derek distinguished Good Hope United Methodist eternal life on el, Norway, England, Mallor- serving the fami- himself early in life as a be- Church, Rembert. Later, she Feb. 8, 2018, after ca, Spain, France, Austria, ly. liever and united with the joined the Jehovah Witnesses a long battle Italy, Maine, Connecticut, Mr. Berry was Trinity Missionary Baptist Kingdom Hall. with lung cancer. Montana, Arizona, Nevada, born on Sept. 28, Church. His pilgrimage was She was preceded in death Born in Sum- California, Massachusetts, BERRY 1923, and raised later continued at Victory Full by her grandmother, Alice ter, she was a Vermont, Utah, Blue Ridge in Lucknow. Gospel Interdenominational Peay Dinkins; her mother, Al- daughter of the Mountains, Tennessee, Louisi- He was the son Church, where he vigorously berta Dinkins; two aunts, Jes- late Dr. and Mrs. of the late Claude and Lila and enthusiastically support- sie Harris and LeJane Wilson; DINKINS ana and Florida just to name Robert Murdoch a few — and to entertain. Reynolds Berry. ed his pastor and aunt, Dr. one uncle, Henry Dinkins Sr.; Walker Sr. Mrs. Cathy was the life of the party He played starting catcher Joann Murrill. one nephew, Joseph McCargo; Dinkins graduated from Ed- and she had a true gift of for Bishopville High School in On Tuesday, February 6, and her twin sister, Camilla munds High School in 1967, humor — she made people 1939 for the South Carolina 2018, his life was stilled in the Dinkins. earned her Bachelor of Sci- laugh. She loved summertime State Baseball Championship quiet serenity of Palmetto She leaves to cherish her ence from Winthrop College in the river, boat-booze cruis- team. He went on to play for Health Richland and his soul memories two sisters, Alice in 1971, and later received her es, week vacations at the the Sumter P-15’s in 1941 in winged its flight to that “land Hugley and Ann Harris, both Master of Education from the beach, feeling the sand dollars what was a record season. of pure delight where saints of New York; one niece, Han- University of Cambridge in under her feet and working on He received a baseball immortal reign. nah Dinkins, of New York; Boston. Mrs. Dinkins was a her tan. She held annual lo- scholarship to Presbyterian Those left to miss his pres- two nephews, James Dinkins member of, and married in, cally-famous water festival College however, his college ence and cherish his memo- of Georgia and Richard Din- the Church of the Holy Com- and Christmas parties. She career was interrupted by ries include his devoted wife kins of New York; and a host forter in Sumter, where her was loved dearly and will be World War II. Mr. Berry of 13 years, Japonica Davis of other relatives and friends. grandfather served as a Rec- sorely missed by so many. She proudly served in World War Phillips; his son, Christian The family is receiving rela- tor for 32 years. After moving not only touched people, she II in the U.S. Army. Phillips, Columbia; his moth- tives and friends at the home, to Beaufort in 1977, she joined was unforgettable. After the war, he graduated ers and fathers, Johnny and 2920 Crest Haven Drive, Dal- St. Helena’s Episcopal Surviving are her husband from PC in 1950. During the Gaylinda Phillips, Sumter, zell. Church, where she served in of 46 years, Claude Nash Din- late 1940s, Mr. Berry was and Danna and Beverly Davis Funeral services will be held so many capacities and minis- kins Sr.; her son, Claude ranked the top baseball player Sr.; a grandmother, Atdrean at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the tries over the years, including “Chip” Nash Dinkins Jr. and in the state of South Carolina Palmore; his siblings, Lisa John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- as a president of the ECW; his wife, Bradi, all of Beau- and played for a brief time Williams, Dana Davis Jr., and morial Chapel of Williams Fu- leader of the EYC, both at the fort; her daughter, Sarah Din- with the Cincinnati Reds. Adrean Davis Sanders neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main local and Diocese level; Sun- kins Antor and her husband, In 1956, Mr. Berry and his (Brian), all of Columbia; St., Sumter, with the Rev. day school and confirmation Cornelius, of Munich, Germa- wife moved back to Bishop- aunts and uncles, pastor Dr. Frank Williams Jr., eulogist. teacher; Diocesan Convention ny; her sister, Sue Griffin of ville and began a career in Joann Murrill (Jeff), Stanley The funeral processional Hospitality Team; member of Sumter; her brother Johnny farming. Phillips (Glenda), Janice Phil- will leave from the home at the Tour of Homes, Annual Walker and his wife, Hazel, of He became South Carolina’s lips Brown (Morris), Ronald 10:20 a.m. Parish Bazaar, and Bereave- Sumter; five granddaughters, top cotton producer and sec- Phillips, Gwendolyn Phillips Burial will be in the Good ment Committees; and mem- Emma Grace and Olivia Clare ond top peanut producer in Burk, Calvin Phillips, Willie Hope United Methodist ber of the Vestry, Chair of Dinkins, Eleanor Walker, and the 1980’s and 1990’s, farming Phillips (Sonya), Oral Phillips Church Cemetery, Highway Mission and Outreach. Cathy Penelope Helena and Isabella more than 5,000 acres of land. (Savitra), Constance Phillips 261 North, Rembert. was synonymous with the Olivia Antor; four nieces and Mr. Berry’s life was marked Bertha (Willie), Don Allen Services are directed by the heart and soul of St. Helena’s three nephews. by numerous accomplish- Phillips, all of Sumter; and a management and staff of Wil- Parish for 40 years. In addition to her parents, ments, and he will forever be host of nieces, nephews, cous- liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 Mrs. Dinkins was also well- she was preceded in death by missed by his family and ins and a plethora of friends. N. Main St. Sumter. known throughout Northern her brother, Robert Murdoch friends. He was preceded in death Online memorial messages Beaufort County as an educa- Walker Jr. of Sumter. Mr. Berry is survived by his by John A. and Lilly M. Phil- may be sent to the family at tor in both the private and The family would like to ex- beloved wife, Ruth Inabinet lips, Lewis Edwards and [email protected]. public schools, including tend special thanks to the Berry, with whom he celebrat- Gaynell Saxon Edwards. com. Visit us on the Web at years spent teaching at Beau- staff and caregivers at NHC ed 64 years of marriage this Public viewing will be held www.WilliamsFuneralHo- fort County School for Excep- Healthcare Bluffton. past December. He is also sur- from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday at meInc.com tional Children, Beaufort The family will receive vived by his son, Russell Wal- Job’s Mortuary. Academy, Broad River Ele- friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today lace Berry and his wife An- Mr. Phillips will be placed DEVIN D. DINKINS mentary, Lady’s Island Middle at Copeland Funeral Service drea Emiliani Berry, and his in the church at 11 a.m. on Devin D. Dinkins, 41, died School and Robert Smalls — One Copeland Drive. granddaughter, Hilary Fran- Tuesday for viewing until the on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Middle School as well as pri- The funeral service will be ces Berry. hour of service. Sumter County. vate tutoring. She received ac- held at 2 p.m. on Monday at He was preceded in death Funeral services will be Born on Nov. 24, 1976, in colades in the form of Teach- The Parish Church of St. Hel- by his older sister, Kathleen held at noon on Tuesday at Sumter County, he was the er of the Year (BRES), chair ena, conducted by the Rev. Berry Hall. Trinity Missionary Baptist son of Joseph Parker and of Creative Writing (RSMS), Shay Gaillard. Committal will Church with pastor Larry Mamie Sanders Dinkins. and was a longstanding mem- be in the church cemetery. DEREK A. PHILLIPS Weston and pastor Joann The family is receiving rela- ber of Delta Kappa Gamma. Memorials may be made to Derek Aldous Phillips, the Murrill officiating. tives and friends at the home, After her retirement in 2007, Friends of Caroline Hospice, husband of Japonica D. Phil- Interment will follow in Ev- 5740 Stage Coach Road, Rem- she ran the YMCA after 1110 13th St., Port Royal, SC lips and the son of Johnny ergreen Memorial Park. bert. school program, earning the 29935 or online at www.friend- and Gaylinda Edwards Phil- The family is receiving Funeral arrangements are award of Volunteer of the sofcarolinehospicesc.com and lips, was born in Killeen, friends at the home on his sis- incomplete and will be an- Year; was the recreation di- to The Parish Church of St. Texas, on Sept. 5, 1973. ter-in-law, 380 Thoroughbred nounced by Williams Funeral rector at The Helena House; Helena for Mission and Out- He was a member of Sum- Way, Elgin. Home Inc. and was an American Red reach, P.O. Box 1043, Beaufort, ter High School’s 1992 gradu- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Cross Disaster Services volun- SC 29901 or online at www. ating class, and matriculated Main St., is in charge of ar- PEARLINE Y. STOKES teer. Most recently, Cathy sthelena1712.org/give at Francis Marion College in rangements. MARIETTA, Georgia — On served on the founding board Please share your thoughts Florence and at Midlands Online memorials may be Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, Pearline of governors of the Holy Trin- and stories about Cathy by Technical College in Colum- sent to the family at jobsmor- York Stokes, widow of the late ity Classical Christian School, visiting www.copelandfuner- bia. [email protected], or visit us Everett Stokes Sr., exchanged having taught some of the alservice.com Derek served his country on the Web at www.jobsmortu- time for eternity at the Well- first students at its predeces- Copeland Funeral Service is and democracy honorably ary.net. star Kennestone Hospital in sor, Trinity Classical Acade- in charge of arrangements. through the U S. Army Re- Marietta, Georgia. my. serve. His employment includ- SUSIE D. LEAKE Born on Oct. 19, 194, in Fair- Cathy was a firecracker, WALLACE A. BERRY ed Enterprise, Colonial Life Susie D. Leake, 88, entered mont, North Carolina, she bringing passion to every- Funeral services for Mr. and Palmetto Health Rich- into eternal rest on Tuesday, was a daughter of the late Sal- thing she did. She was a Wallace Alvin “Bull” Berry, land, IT Specialist. Feb. 6, 2018, at Palmetto lie Rhames. She was reared by dachshund lover, gardener, 94, who entered into rest on He was an avid sports fan Health Tuomey, Sumter. the late Hugh & Essie York. entertainer, mom, wife, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, will be and zealous supporter of the Born on Feb. 28, 1929, in Funeral services are incom- grandmother and friend. She held at 2 p.m. on Monday in Clemson Tigers and the Pitts- Sumter County, she was the plete and shall be announced also loved to help people — The Chapel of Hancock-El- burg Steelers. daughter of the late Alberta by the Fleming & DeLaine Fu- she naturally lent a helping more-Hill Funeral Home. He was united in holy wed- Dinkins. nereal Home & Chapel. B6 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PREP BASKETBALL PREP BASKETBALL Lady Barons hold off rival LMA Laurence Manning cruises BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT [email protected] past Wilson Hall 72-53 Through three quarters of basketball BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT throwing down a backboard- at Laurence Manning Academy’s Bubba [email protected] rattling dunk that got the Davis Gymnasium, it looked as though crowd into it from the very the Swampcats might be able to pull off The Laurence Manning start. an upset victory over their archrival Wil- Academy varsity boys basket- After Wilson Hall was al- son Hall, and on Senior Night, as well. ball team showed why it is the lowed an equalizer, the game The Barons battled back from a 44-41 team to beat out of SCISA Re- got off to a blistering start, deficit, outscoring the Swampcats 25-12 gion 2-3A as the region tour- with LMA taking a 23-19 first- over the final eight minutes of Friday’s nament starts Monday at the quarter lead. game and held on for a 66-56 victory that Sumter County Civic Center. The Swampcats rained locked up for them a share of the SCISA Both LMA and archrival down eight 3-pointers in the Region 2-3A regular season title. Wilson Hall got off to quick first half, two apiece from Wilson Hall stands at 16-6 on the sea- starts on Friday at LMA’s Kelly, Dennis and senior Bray- son and 5-1 in region play heading into Bubba Davis Gymnasium, but don Osteen, to stretch its lead the region tournament, which starts only the ‘Cats were able to to 46-32 at the half. Monday at the Sumter County Civic Cen- sustain the pace, pulling away “When you shoot the ball ter. for a 72-53 victory. that well - our defensive inten- A coin flip determined that Wilson Laurence Manning im- sity and focus wasn’t all that Hall, which shares the region title with proved to 17-6 on the season great,” Epps said, “but some- Florence Christian, would play Orange- and 6-0 in region play. They’ll times that happens when burg Prep at 3:30p in the opening round. face Florence Christian at 8 you’re shooting the ball well Laurence Manning, which finished the p.m. on Monday in the region maybe you celebrate a little regular season 4-11 and 0-4 in region tournament in Sumter. too much.” play, will face Florence Christian at 6 Wilson Hall fell to 9-11 over- Chandler Scott kept the Bar- p.m. TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM all and 3-3 in region competi- ons in with a hot hand in the Florence Christian and Wilson Hall Wilson Hall’s Natalie Jackson, center, tries to tion. The Barons will face Or- first half, burying his first split in their regular season meetings, maintain possession of the ball as Laurence angeburg Prep on Monday in three 3-point baskets and ac- with the Barons losing 35-28 in the first Manning’s Olivia Coker, left, and Abbie Patrick the region tournamen. counting for 11 of his team- meeting but bouncing back for a 49-37 (right) try to tie up the ball on Friday at Lau- “For the last several weeks - leading 15 points. victory. rence Manning’s Bubba Davis Gymnasium. Wil- actually since we played (Wil- But LMA matched the Bar- Friday’s victory looked anything like a son Hall came away with a 66-56 victory. son Hall) the first time - we ons trey for trey and gradual- given, however, as the Swampcats fought have really been extremely ly built an insurmountable through heavy foul trouble and hung son had 15, 13 of them in the first half. unselfish,” said LMA head lead. around most of the night. Abbie Patrick led the Swampcats with coach Will Epps. “We’ve got “I thought we could have “The first, second and third periods 12 points and Lexi Bennett added 10. good team chemistry, the kids played a little better defensive- were very rocky for us,” said Wilson Hall Katherine Burns gave LMA a boost of are enjoying playing together ly,” said Wilson Hall assistant head coach Glen Rector. “We did not do a momentum and brought the raucous and it shows on the court.” coach Rip Ripley, guiding the good job of taking care of the basketball. home crowd to its feet, tying the game at Jerrell Kelly led all scorers Barons during head coach We were playing hard, but our turnovers 31-31 with a buzzer-beater from about 35 in the game with 20 points. Eddie Talley’s recovery. were impacting us and we weren’t hitting feet as the first half ended. Taylor Lee added 16 and Gray- “That’s something we’ve been our shots. And Laurence Manning played The ’Cats built on that momentum, son Dennis had 13. Epps point- working on, and we’re just well. leading by a half-dozen through much of ed to their leadership in the trying to create the mindset “You put that combination together the third quarter, but Wilson Hall kept absence of Dawson Hatfield, that we can play better defen- and you have three pretty rough quar- its poise down the stretch and pulled who has been out with a head sively. ters,” he said. “Fortunately, the girls away for the win. injury. “When you give up 70-some played very well in the fourth quarter Laurence Manning head coach Gary “Since Dawson was injured, points in a high school game, and were able to get some good looks in- Bennett had high praise for his team’s te- the three main guys have been it’s tough to win,” Ripley said. side.” nacity in the face of adversity. Jerrell, Taylor and Grayson “We’ve got some big games A big factor in Wilson Hall’s ability to “We got ourselves in big-time foul trou- Dennis,” Epps said. “Those ahead of us next week, and I put the game away was senior forward ble,” Bennett said. “Everybody in our were the main core and every- hope we come ready to work. I Courtney Clark, who sat out the first starting five, and seven or eight deep, one else came in and did their think we’re united in what we half nursing a sinus infection, but came had four fouls. We were handcuffed, but part as well. I think everybody want going forward, coming off the bench strong with 11 second-half they played a devil of a game out there. scored.” together and playing as a points. Senior Night will take a toll on the Friday’s game got off to an team. I think we’ve got some “She really helped us out momentum- Swampcats, who will graduate eight from emotional start when it was work to do in that area.” wise and to get some baskets on the in- this year’s team. agreed to let LMA control the Epps said he thinks his side,” Rector said. “It was good for her to “We’ve got the best group of seniors opening toss and allow the team is going to be ready as it sit out, and hopefully she’ll be rested and and I’m going to miss every single one of still-recovering Hatfield, to tries to put an exclamation ready to go Monday.” them, I truly am,” Bennett said. “Each of score on Senior Night. point on its regular season re- Natalie Jackson led all scorers in the them has her strengths, and they just Hatfield did one better, tak- gion title when the region game with 17 points, and Susanna Hut- played so hard.” ing the tip from Kelly and tournament starts Monday. Lee Central finishes undefeated season with win over Scott’s Branch

BISHOPVILLE — The Lee Central BOYS AREA ROUNDUP lost to West Florence 47-34 on Thurs- VARSITY BASKETBALL Middle School boys basketball team day at the WF gymnasium. THOMAS SUMTER 54 completed an undefeated season on MANNING — Miller Jones scored O’Donnell Fortune led the Game- ROBERT E. LEE 38 Saturday with a 46-42 victory over 18 points to lead Wilson Hall to a 39-36 cocks in scoring with eight points. Scott’s Branch in the Upper Pee Dee victory over Florence Christian Jackson Hoshour had seven, while DALZELL — Thomas Sumter Acad- Conference championship game at the School in a semifinal game of the Tylee Craft and Marcus Lane both had emy defeated Robert E. Lee Academy LC gymnasium. SCISA Region II-3A tournament at six. 54-38 on Friday at Edens Gymnasium. Rylik Slater led the Stallions, who Bubba Davis Gymnasium. LAURENCE MANNING 51 Josh Fugate led the Generals, who finished 15-0 on the season with 14 Evan Hoffman added seven points WILSON HALL 39 are 12-9 overall and 8-2 in SCISA Re- points. Samaki Hickmon added 12. for the Barons, who will face Orange- gion II-2A, with 12 points. Eli Kessing- Lee Central head coach Damian Days burg Prep in the championship game MANNING — Laurence Manning er added 11. Tyler Millwood and Zach was named conference coach of the year. on Tuesday at Sumter County Civic Academy defeated Wilson Hall 51-39 Fugate both grabbed nine rebounds Center beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday at Bubba Davis Gymna- and Millwood also blocked five shots. JV BASKETBALL WEST FLORENCE 47 sium. Bryce Barrett led REL with 13 AJ Nelson led LMA with 16 points. points. WILSON HALL 39 SUMTER 34 FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 36 Austin Deppa had 12, Kyle Horton 11 FLORENCE — Sumter High School and Trey Sharpe seven. From staff reports Sumter wins second-place tiebreaker 60-46 over West Florence

FLORENCE — The Sumter GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP bounds. gion III-1A tournament. High School varsity girls ANDREW JACKSON 47 Hadleigh McIntosh led the basketball team clinched sec- Catelyn Martin had 15 points and Breanna Boykin had 12. CLARENDON HALL 26 Lady Saints with nine points. ond place in Region VI-5A and Sydney Daniel had five Bryce Erickson had seven Bailey Corbett had seven with a 60-46 victory over steals and six assists to go points, 12 rebounds and three BLACKVILLE — Clarendon points and six rebounds, and Conway on Saturday at the with four points. Carmen Sil- blocked shots. Hall saw its season come to an Amberly Way had six points West Florence gymnasium in vester grabbed nine re- WILSON HALL 29 end with a 47-26 loss to An- and five rebounds. a special game to determine bounds. ORANGEBURG PREP 28 drew Jackson Academy on second. Rebecca Dinkins led REL Thursday in the SCISA Re- From staff reports Sumter, which improved to with 16 points. MANNING — Wilson Hall 16-6 on the season, had four advanced to the champion- players score in double fig- JV BASKETBALL ship game of the SCISA Re- ures. Carnasia Wells and La- gion II-3A tournament with LAURENCE MANNING 43 trice Lyons both had 13. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 42 a 29-28 victory over Or- Layken Cox had 11 and Nina angeburg Prep on Saturday Edlow 10. MANNING — Rollin Bar- at Bubba Davis Gymnasi- Neci Hemingway led Con- wick hit a free throw with five um. way with 14 points and Lenae- seconds left to lift Laurence Gracyn Coker and Ow- jha Evans had 13. Manning Academy to a 43-42 ings Holler both had 10 SUMTER overtime victory over Flor- points to lead the 15-4 Lady Wells 13, Jackson 5, Brown 8, Edlow ence Christian School on Sat- Barons. Becca Cromer 10, Lyons 13, Cox 11. urday at Bubba Davis Gymna- added seven. CONWAY sium in a semifinal game in Williams 8, Evans 13, Hemingway 14, THOMAS SUMTER 36 Boone 3, Brody 2, Ingram 2, White- the SCISA Region II-3A tour- ROBERT E. LEE 17 head 4. nament. THOMAS SUMTER 56 LMA will take on Wilson DALZELL — Thomas Sum- THEITEM.COM/BESTOF CATEGORY: HARDWARE ROBERT E. LEE 30 Hall in the championship ter Academy defeated Robert game on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. E. Lee Academy 36-17 on Fri- DALZELL — Thomas Sum- at Sumter County Civic Cen- day at Edens Gymnasium to VOTE FOR US! ter Academy finished 9-1 in ter. finish undefeated in SCISA SCISA Region II-2A with a The Lady Swampcats’ Callie Region II-2A. 56-30 victory over Robert E. Thompson hit a 3-point shot Lindsay Daniel had 10 Wally’s Hardware Lee Academy on Friday at in the closing seconds of regu- points and eight rebounds Edens Gymnasium. lation to send the game into for the 13-4 Lady Generals. 1291 BROAD ST. EXT. • SUMTER, SC The 15-7 Lady Generals overtime. Clara Burnette had six 469-8531 were led in scoring by Au- Aubrey Bennett led Lau- points and four steals and brey Stoddard with 21 points. rence Manning with 16 points Julie Lego had eight re- Mon-Fri. 8am - 5:30pm • Sat. 8am - 2pm THE SUMTER ITEM · FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 | C1

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PETE THE PLANNER Time to step up and build your retirement income

You alone are responsible for your future

Peter Dunn curing your successful retirement out- Columnist come? Here are your choices: yourself, USA TODAY your employer or the government. It’s important to acknowledge that within my own lifetime, the answer to this question has already objectively I enjoy my Saturday mornings. After changed. Starting in the late 1970s, an early-morning workout, it’s on to a those Americans covered by defined bit of leisure reading. Oddly on this past benefit plans (pensions) began to fall. Saturday, within a span of about 60 But prior to that, with a healthy pension minutes, I went from haughty outrage to and Social Security retirement pay- diligent introspection. Not quite the ments from the government, a person Saturday-morning leisure-reading ses- could more or less retire successfully sion I had expected. without an asset to their name. I was reading a summary of a Univer- Alas, defined benefit plans were un- sity of Utah Health Value in Health Care ceremoniously replaced with defined study. The study was seeking to learn contribution plans such as the 401(k). how patients viewed their role and re- Therefore the retirement onus shifted sponsibility in their own health. It found from the employer and the government that 45% of those surveyed felt they are to the employee. primarily responsible for their own This is not to suggest the previous health, while 44% of respondents be- generation didn’t have to scrimp and lieve their physicians are primarily re- save throughout their lives to make ends sponsible for their health. meet, but from a retirement income per- ISTOCK IMAGES At first glance, I was pretty sure I had spective, today’s pre-retirees are climb- just read personal responsibility’s obit- ing a much higher mountain. Personal uary. How could my health be someone responsibility was a positive, practical for this group’s financial future. else’s responsibility? You might feel the particularity. But now? You have to think the simplest solu- same way I initially felt. But then you re- In the iconic words of Christopher Today’s pre-retirees are tion to an employer’s desire to keep you member everyone isn’t like you. Some- Wallace: Things done changed. financially well is to pay you more. Em- where there’s someone, who at no fault Accepting personal responsibility for climbing a much higher ployers may start paying workers more, of their own, is sick — dying, and their your financial solvency isn’t charming. mountain. but that doesn’t directly translate to only hope is a physician taking respon- Instead, it’s just about the only way more retirement success. Based on con- sibility for their health. Personal re- you’ll be consistently able to make ends sumer spending numbers, it may actu- sponsibility, although personally one of meet in the year 2018 and beyond. basically nothing, but for many families ally result in even more consumption my favorite concepts ever, can only take Please don’t mistake this for the all- living at or below living wage, personal and lower retirement success numbers. a person so far if their circumstances are too-classic “they” should pull them- responsibility isn’t the issue. All of this analysis leads me to one dire. selves up by the bootstraps refrain. I Yes, I believe it possible to both question: Have you fully embraced your Our finances, and our impact on don’t believe that. I used to believe that, champion personal responsibility and role in the process? them, aren’t terribly different than the but I’ve since realized some people don’t empathize with those who are proof You are the solution. It’s in no one way in which we impact our physical have bootstraps to pull up. Sure, there that personal responsibility just isn’t else’s hands. health. are exceptions — stories of persever- enough. However I do struggle with the Have a question for Pete the Planner? Who is primarily responsible for se- ance and drive that materialized out of question as to who then is responsible Email [email protected]

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Your column didn’t address family wireless Q plans, which can be much better deals. Is that still the case for unlimited data?

Rob Pegoraro discounter as it seeks to recover from a Special to USA TODAY slow buildout of its LTE network, hence a $100 rate for two to five lines of GETTY IMAGES Answer: The offers you’ll see from the unlimited data through March 2019. big four wireless carriers to put two, After that, two lines would still cost three, four or more lines on one plan can $100, with a third, fourth and fifth line look mighty lucrative. each adding $30 a month. Its Boost Inflation report could get This generosity is not by accident: Mobile prepaid brand costs even less, The more devices and people you have especially if you need 3GB or less per on an account, the harder is to switch line ($60 for two lines, $120 for four). spotlight amid market plunge them all to a competing service. ❚ T-Mobile, like Sprint, only sells (The same logic applies to “triple- unlimited subscriptions: Two lines Paul Davidson index (CPI) rose 2% annually in Janu- play” bundles of Internet, TV and phone cost $120 a month and four cost $160 USA TODAY ary, down from 2.1% the previous month service — except that unlike family-plan (these rates, unlike at other firms, in- while the core CPI increased 1.7%, down deals, those packages usually get more clude taxes and fees). But if you need With fears of accelerating inflation from 1.8%. expensive after the first year or two.) 5GB or less per line, its MetroPCS pre- sparking the stock market’s free-fall Retail sales have been booming in re- So any decision to sign up for a mul- paid brand will save you money: two over the past 10 days, this week’s recent months as solid job and income tiple-line deal has to weigh the “sticki- lines with 5GB each go for $70 a month port on the consumer price index growth lift consumer confidence. That ness” factor. If you’re OK doing business and four with 5GB apiece cost $130. could get more attention than usual. narrative likely continued in January for a while with the company involved, ❚ At Verizon, two lines of unlimited But the reading is likely to be surpris- despite a cold weather spell early in the you can then assess unlimited vs. lim- data cost $130, four lines $160 — but ingly tame. Economic news this week month. Economists predict the Com- ited — which at two of four carriers will remember that adding full-speed mo- also brings the latest snapshots of re- merce Department will report that retail only be an option with prepaid brands. bile hot spot usage will add $10 per tail sales, housing starts and industrial sales rose a solid 0.3% and a core mea- Note that all these prices assume line. Its shared-use, limited-data production. sure that excludes volatile items such as you’ve set up automatic payments, plans top out at 8GB, making them Investors panicked early this month autos and gasoline jumped 0.4%. which some services require you to only relevant for two-phone scenarios when the January jobs report showed Industrial production also has per- make from a bank account or debit card (for instance, 8GB on two phones costs annual wage growth picking up to formed well, propelled by a resurgent — forget using a cash-back credit card. $110), but its prepaid plans are cheaper 2.9% from 2.5%. That triggered fears global economy and U.S. oil industry. Also bear in mind that if you use an still (7GB per line cost $85 for two of stronger inflation and faster interest Alexander, however, notes that auto iPhone, the data-usage display in the phones, $155 for four). rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. production probably fell in January and Settings app doesn’t break things down Lest this column look like a poorly- Overall monthly inflation probably did crude oil drilling slowed. Economists by month, so you’ll need to check your camouflaged endorsement of prepaid gain some steam in January as result expect the Fed to report Thursday that bill to see how much data you use. service, remember those services gen- of rising gasoline prices, says PNC Fi- industrial production edged up 0.2% in ❚ At AT&T, less-frequent users erally don’t let you make installment- nancial Services Group. But because of January, down from a 0.9% increase the should decline its pricey unlimited-data plan payments on phones and some- a relatively high reading a year ago, prior month. offers in favor of Mobile Share Flex plans times won’t allow phones bought else- that likely pushed annual inflation On Friday Commerce reports on Jan- that let you share a bucket of data across where. They almost always exclude down compared to the prior month. uary housing starts. The cold weather devices. For instance, $105 will put two discounted international roaming; Core inflation, which strips out volatile early in the month likely curtailed new phones on a 10GB shared plan, while un- some limit you to Wi-Fi use overseas. food and energy items and the Fed construction, PNC says. And with hous- limited data for two phones runs $145. (Disclosure: I also write for Yahoo watches more closely, likely rose more ing starts falling 8.2% in December — With four phones, the cost gap narrows: Finance, a subsidiary of Verizon’s modestly on a monthly basis as tem- the most in 13 months — economists are $185 for unlimited data, $180 for 20GB media division Oath.) porary factors such as a spike in rent looking for a modest rebound. They pre- shared. AT&T’s prepaid costs even less: Pegoraro is a tech writer based out faded, says Nomura economist Lewis dict Commerce will announce a 2.8% in- $75 for two lines with 6GB each, $130 for of Washington, D.C. Email rob@rob- Alexander. Economists estimate the crease in housing starts in January to a four with 6GB each. pegoraro.com. Follow him on Twitter Labor Department will announce seasonally adjusted annual rate of ❚ Sprint has been the most aggressive at @robpegoraro. Wednesday that the consumer price 1.2 million. THE SUMTER ITEM · SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 | C3 PERSONAL FINANCE

Unfreezing credit should be a small nuisance rather than a real obstacle.

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and fees, Lieber says a freeze has no real downside. It’s a good idea for just about everyone, except people who are “credit Frozen credit? It’s active” — chasing credit card deals or speeding debt paydown by moving bal- ances onto a series of 0% interest cards.

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RETIREMENT Age-minus-your-age a good rule of thumb to follow

Robert Powell but the declining exposure to equity On average, 401(k) plan Columnist isn’t surprising.” participants invested USA TODAY ❚ The rule is incomplete: The rule two-thirds of their doesn’t, however, factor in human and assets in equities at social capital. “The optimal allocation year-end 2015. for any one individual depends on their GETTY IMAGES/ If you’re saving for retirement, you own unique human capital profile — ISTOCKPHOTO might be inclined to use a rule of thumb their job and their employment beta,” to figure out how much to invest. One Milevsky says. such rule would have you subtracting So, if you are in your 20s and 30s and your age from 100 with the result being working in the financial services that you re-balance your portfolio as how much to invest in stocks. sector in 2018, Milevsky recom- you age, that you allocate a smaller per- So, for instance, if you’re 30 years old, mends tilting your portfolio centage of your assets in equities each you would invest 70% of your savings away from financial stocks. year, or certainly each decade. earmarked for retirement in stocks, and “Or, if you work in the Unfortunately, many investors “re- the rest, 30%, in bonds (100-30=70). technology sector your treat” from their investments. And if you’re 60, you’d invest 40% in allocation should tilt “The farther we get from the financial stocks and 60% in bonds (100-60=40). away from technology, crisis — and the higher markets go — the Well, it turns out many Americans and the like,” he says. less attention people will pay to their saving for retirement are doing just that. ❚ Consider the type of job you have: 401(k),” he says. “This is one of the rea- On average, 401(k) plan participants If you’re a teacher, your salary, your hu- sons it is so important to default people invested two-thirds of their assets in man capital is more like a bond than a into 401(k) plans early and properly. equities at year-end 2015. But the In- stock. So consider tilting your portfolio Most people just aren’t paying atten- vestment Company Institute noted in a more toward stocks. If you’re a venture tion. To many it’s viewed as boring.” report that participants in their 20s had capitalist, your human capital is more Some experts say 401(k) plan partici- 80% of their portfolios invested in equi- like a stock than a bond. So consider tilt- vesting in both target-date mutual pants might need to increase the per- ties, while participants in their 60s had ing your portfolio more toward bonds. funds and individual stock and bond cent allocated to stocks, maybe by sub- 55% in equities. ❚ Don’t just look at 401(k) alloca- funds. The ICI report shows 401(k) plan tracting your age from 120. “A 55% equi- ❚ Would you do it? The rule “is tion: If you use the 100-minus-your-age participants investing in target-date ty allocation for participants who are in broadly consistent with a life-cycle rule of thumb, don’t overlook how your funds, equity funds, balanced funds their 60s seems much too low, particu- model of saving and investing,” says assets are allocated in all your retire- and company stock. Target-date funds larly in a low-interest-rate environment Moshe Milevsky, author of Are You a ment accounts. The goal is to have your are mutual funds that contain a mix of or a rising-interest rate-environment,” Stock or a Bond? Create Your Own Pen- overall allocation reflect either the 100- stocks and bond mutual funds where says John Robinson, owner and founder sion Plan for a Secure Financial Future minus-your-age rule of thumb or the re- the asset allocation becomes more con- of Financial Planning Hawaii. and a professor at the Schulich School of sults of a customized investment plan. servative. Owning both funds creates Powell contributes regularly to USA Business at York University. “Financial ❚ Don’t invest like the typical 401(k) duplication of investment objectives. TODAY, TheStreet, and “The Wall Street economists can debate whether the plan participant: If you use the 100-mi- ❚ Avoid inertia: Using the 100-mi- Journal.” Got questions? Email glide path should be steeper or flatter, nus-your-age rule of thumb, avoid in- nus-your-age rule of thumb requires [email protected]. C4 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM REFLECTIONS

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOS St. Joseph’s Academy on East Liberty Street was an esteemed school for girls that offered a challenging set of courses, and the building was established about the time of the Civil War. Academy educated girls for 65 years in Sumter

“On Sumter fields, they sow that the grounds were en- the seed. closed with fence. Guard it with tender care, In 1881, the report to the Nor count the pain, but hope state superintendent of to gain schools “showed that St. Jo- A harvest rich and rare, seph’s had five teachers and With time’s swift flow, the 60 pupils.” An article pub- seed shall grow, lished in The Sumter Daily Its buds to leaves unfold, Item in 1923 noted that “St. And Sisterly bands lend aid- Joseph’s Academy filled a ing hands, big place in the needs of the To gather sheaves of gold.” young women of South Car- olina. From all over South eflections looks Carolina and from other back at the develop- Southern states, hundreds ment of St. Joseph’s of young women came and RAcademy, consid- were educated and trained ered by many to be one of at St. Joseph’s. Catholics, Sumter’s foremost institu- Protestants and Jews recog- tions of higher learning dur- nized the value of this insti- ing its existence. According tution and sent girls to the to the writings of Anne King Sisters of Mercy to be edu- Students are seen outside St. Joseph’s Academy in Sumter on Oct. 12, 1907. The school closed in 1929. Gregorie, the school was cated and trained for their held in high esteem by the life’s work.” local citizenry, and many Records confirm that the from outside the district Council of the Sisters of sought admission to the Our Lady of Mercy closed school. The stringent curric- the high school department ulum was challeng- of the academy on ing and offered girls Jan. 2, 1929. The en- the opportunity to tire school was take courses hereto- closed in June of the fore unavailable to same year. The rea- them. The material son given was that and photos used to the sisters were prepare this article needed in other were taken from The fields of religious Item archives and Sammy Way activity in the dio- from the writings of cese. Thus, the REFLECTIONS Gregorie and Cassie school closed after Nicholes. 65 years of devoted According to Gregorie in service to the Sumter com- “The History of Sumter munity. In August of 1929, County,” “St. Joseph’s Acad- “Right Rev. E. M. Walsh ABOVE LEFT: The chapel of the academy emy had been founded dur- submitted to the community ing the war by the Sisters of the plan of using the acade- ABOVE RIGHT: The academy was advertised as a day school for young girls. Our Lady of Mercy when my building as a Missionary they took refuge in Sumter Center for the propagation from the federal bombard- of the faith. Unanimously, ment of Charleston. In 1862- the sisters gave acceptance, 63 they erected a two-story and in the month of Sep- building on East Liberty tember four sisters were ap- Street, and later they added pointed to go forth as mis- wings and another story.” sionaries for the instruction The building was eventu- and enlightment of those ally surrounded by wide pi- souls for whom the Master azzas with the first floor said, “I thirst.” utilized as classroom space; In 1942, Mayor F. B. even more expansive halls Creech received a telegram could be created by opening from Sen. Maybank advising folding doors. The second him that the Federal Work floor was utilized as a resi- Agency approved an appro- dence and additional class- priation of $30,000 for the room space. Dormitories construction of a U.S.O. rec- were located on the third reation center in Sumter. floor for those students who Before this, the U.S.O. head- boarded at the school. quarters was in the building The school was situated on formerly occupied by St. Jo- a six-acre site given to the seph’s Academy on East Lib- sisters by Mr. Edward erty Street. Lafitte, a prominent mer- The building which chant in Charleston. The or- housed the academy was fi- phans and boarding pupils nally taken down when the under the direction of Sister land on which it resided was Mary Joseph Kent were sent sold to the Long Corp. of to this house which was con- Charleston who built a verted into the academy. The $400,000, seven-story apart- site would eventually feature ment building on the site a garden, an orchard and a (corner of East Liberty and playground. Many of the Magnolia streets) which early photographs reveal opened on Jan. 1, 1951. St. Anne’s Rectory, St. Anne’s Church and St. Joseph’s Academy are seen about 1915. THE SUMTER ITEM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 | C5 YESTERYEAR Cadet killed in crash; wetlands might have been cleared illegally

75 YEARS AGO — 1943 lightest participation was re- • The Swan Lake branch of Sept. 4 — Sept. 10 corded in Ward 18, where only South Carolina National Bank four persons had cast their has been robbed for the third • Approval of a Federal ballots at Vinning Furniture time in less than a year. This Works Agency project for ren- Store, 11 Caldwell St. time, however, the robber ovating and equipping the re- • Scott Rigby, chairman of dropped a bank bag as he was cently acquired frame dwelling the board of Clarendon Memo- fleeing when he was tackled by on Council Street for using as rial Hospital, has announced a Sumter County sheriff’s dep- a recreation center for Negro plans for a $293,000 expansion uty and a dye pack in the bag soldiers was announced by program. The new addition exploded. The bandit then es- Mayor F. B. Creech, who was will be a second floor to the ex- caped and is being sought by advised of the approval by isting South wing of the hospi- police. “The money was recov- Sen. Burnet R. Maybank and tal. Included in the project will ered,” said Linda Logan, a Rep. H. B. Fulmer. Estimated be the air conditioning of the spokeswoman for the bank, cost of the project will be operating room, new equip- “and no one was injured.” $10,500. A grant of $9,020 will ment and an elevator. Twenty • Ray Mergil knew he was in be made. A government field additional beds will be gained for a busy spring when he expense of $460 and applica- by connecting the second floor opened the door to the Sumter tion fund of $1,020 will make lounge into much-needed bed County Recreation Depart- up the remainder. space. A committee was ment and discovered a line of • Across the nation, people formed with Mrs. Taylor H. people waiting to sign up for are wearing Stukes serving as chairman, to the Sumter Kids in Baseball the Star of seek local funds for financing program. “We’ve never had Honor. The the project. that happen before,” said Mer- Star of Honor • Presentation of awards, the gil, Sumter County’s athletic is made of rifle drill team and monkey director. “Usually, we have a sterling silver drill are on the agenda for the dozen or so sign up the first and is only 1 afternoon’s Awards Day pro- week and everybody else waits to 2 inches in gram for the Edmund’s High until the last minute. After two diameter, Air Force ROTC unit. A spe- days of registration this year, Yesteryear with clasp. cial event of the afternoon will we already had 111 children in Sumter The Star of include a flyover by Shaw Air registered. Honor is Force Base planes at Memorial • The Hillcrest Wildcats SAMMY WAY worn by any Stadium, site of the program. maintained their fast-pace member of a The ROTC unit is under the di- tempo for over three quarters family who has a relative, rection of Lt. Col. James D. of its Region IV-4A basketball sweetheart or friend in the ser- McCrary. showdown with Irmo at the vice. A limited supply of these • Col. James W. Logan Hillcrest gym. The Wildcats stars were secured by Osteen (USAF Ret.) is now associated lost control of the tempo Publishing Co. and were on with the law firm of Purdy early in the fourth quarter sale at the office for 25 cents. and Logan at No. 3 Law Range and, in turn, lost the game as • Engineer Gunnery Sgt. in Sumter. Upon his recent re- well. The Yellow Jackets were Leslie Craft McCormic of tirement, the 22-year service able to slow the game down Sumter, hero of Army air com- veteran was presented the in the fourth quarter, holding bat in the Pacific, 24-year-old SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO First Oak Leaf Cluster to the Hillcrest to five points, and son of Mrs. Leslie F. McCor- 1943 — The production line is seen at the Consolidated Vultee aircraft Air Force Commendation came away with a 60-56 victo- mic, is expected to be one of plant at Downey, California, where basic trainer planes like the ones used Medal for his meritorious per- ry. the guests of honor at a joint at Shaw Field are made. Sumter citizens helped to buy several of these formance while assigned as • Sumter High got off to a dinner meeting held by the planes by purchasing War Bonds during the Lions Club drive in August. Staff Judge Advocate, Head- slow start and could not recov- four leading civic clubs at the quarters, Fourteenth Air er as Lower Richland claimed YWCA Assembly Hall, on 106- at sea with the fleet. They are: seats on the Sumter City Force, Gunter Air Force Base, a 52-43 win over the Game- 108 N. Main St. Sgt. McCormic, Julia Lee, yeoman third class, Council in the Municipal Dem- Alabama. Col. Logan had at cocks at the LR gym. The Dia- born in North, South Carolina, daughter of S. C. Lee of Man- ocratic Primary election. one time been assigned to monds, 15-6 overall and 7-3 in 24 years ago and a resident of ning, a graduate of Manning Mayor Robert E. Graham will Shaw Air Force Base as Staff Region IV-4A, scored the first Sumter since his 2nd birthday, High School who enlisted last seek re-election for a second Judge Advocate. For his work six points of the game and holds the Soldier’s Medal for December and received her in- term unopposed. The local here, he was presented the were ahead 12-2 by the midway Heroism, the Silver Star for doctrination and training at real estate and insurance man Sumter Community Relations point of the first quarter. LR’s Gallantry, the Distinguished Stillwater, Oklahoma; Mary also served previously on City Award. Terrence Gilyard, who fin- Flying Cross and the Oak-Leaf Lillian Jones, seaman second Council. The two council can- • In the opening game of a ished with 16 points and Cluster which indicates a sec- class, daughter of Mr. and didates polling the most votes best-of-three series for the scored his 1,000th career point ond award of the Army’s Dis- Mrs. John Isadore Jones of in the election will appear on AAA lower state champion- during the game, scored four tinguished Flying Cross. Sumter who attended Sumter the Democratic Party ticket at ship, the Sumter lefthander, points during the early run. • Aviation Cadet Leland High School before enlisting in the general election in August. Billy Ardis, gave up only one The Gamecocks could manage Sheppard of Columbia, 23, was June and received her indoc- No Republicans have an- hit as he struck out 13 to spark only baskets by Heyward Mc- killed in an airplane crash 8 trination at Hunter College; nounced for City Council, so his teammates to a rousing Fadden and Ulysses Preston miles west Baltimore, Mary- Sylvia D. Huskey, seaman sec- nominations will be tanta- 10-1 triumph over Brookland- during the first five minutes of land, it was reported to the ond class of Gaffney, a gradu- mount to election. Cayce, the Region 1 champi- the contest and were behind Item. Cadet Sheppard graduat- ate of Boiling Springs High • A prominent Clarendon ons. After a shaky start, in 20-9 at the end of the first ed from the University of School who enlisted in July County businessman and pres- which B-C took a 1-0 lead in quarter. South Carolina in 1940 and en- and received indoctrination at ident of the Clarendon County the second inning, Ardis bore • Free throws. Oh, you hear tered the Air Corps on June Hunter College; and Mariam J. Broadcasting Corp. died Satur- down and chalked up 13 strike- coaches talk about them, but 10, 1942. He is survived by his Pettus, seaman second, of Fort day morning in a fire which outs in the final 5 1-3 innings you never really pay atten- parents who reside in Colum- Mill and a graduate of Indian swept through his trailer for his seventh win of the sea- tion to it. But when you go bia, a brother and sister of Co- Land High School, who enlist- where he had been living with son. 3-for-17, you must expect to lumbia and another sister who ed in June and received her in- his wife for some 10 years near • Sumter’s Gamecocks com- lose, especially when you face resides in Sumter. doctrination at Hunter Col- the Santee Dam. He was Jim pleted one of their best tennis the top-ranked team in the • The German prisoners of lege. Roper, owner and president of seasons ever by blanking Lan- state. Still, Laurence Man- war, who are to be encamped • The first in a series of Fri- radio station WYMB in Man- caster high School 9-0 at Me- ning did force two overtimes at the nearby town of Hamp- day afternoon parties at the ning and a much sought-after morial Park on Monday after- before falling to Florence ton to help harvest the peanut Cadet Club, for wives of Shaw radio engineer. noon. The victory closed out Christian 73-63 at the LMA crops of Hampton and Allen- Field’s aviation cadets, will be • Twelve-year-old Linda the season for the Birds with a gym. “We shot three for 17, dale counties, had not arrived held this afternoon. Wives of Whitener of Rock Hill became sparkling 13-4 won-lost record and I have no answers for up to 8:30 o’clock last night. the cadets in both the upper South Carolina’s state spell- as Sumter chalked up its that,” Laurence Manning The armed guard, however, and lower classes have been ing champion on her third try fourth shutout of the year. coach Woody Lathan said. “If which was to have charge of invited to the club to play in as many years. She spelled • Shaw’s Aero Club will be you can go to double over- them reached Hampton during bridge, ping pong or engage in “zouave” correctly to win the one of 32 United States Air time and go 3-for-17, that says the day and all is now in readi- other activities for the after- 22nd-annual state bee at For- Force Aero Clubs which will a lot for how our kids play de- ness for the Germans’ arrival. noon, and five prizes, each a rest College. The event was be honored by the Federal Avi- fense and get on the boards. J. C. Anthony, Hampton Coun- 50-cent War Stamp, will be sponsored by the Anderson ation Administration for com- • A Sumter businessman ty farm agent, who oversees awarded. Light refreshments Daily Mail and the Anderson pleting a full year of flight op- was honored in Myrtle Beach allocating the prisoners to the will be served. Independent. Runners-up in erations without a single air- for his role in the economic de- various farms, said that he had • Sumter has established a order were Carl K. Murray, craft accident. Administrator velopment of the county. John strict orders not to announce “community market basket” 14, an eighth-grader from William F. McKee will present M. Brabham Sr., 69, was when the prisoners would ar- where prices and the whole Spann Junior High in FAA Flight Safety Award Cer- named Sumter Business Per- rive but that he could say that business of price checking is Dorchester County; Alex Rob- tificates to command represen- son of the Year by the Greater they would be at work on the made easy, so simple that even inson, 13, of Easley Junior tatives of the winning clubs at Sumter Chamber of Com- farms Thursday morning. the youngest shopper can keep High; Carolyn Jeanette Ellis, FAA Headquarters. The merce and First Union Nation- • Warning: Better do your track of food money. Here is 13, of Due West Elementary awards were first presented in al Bank at a banquet during Christmas shopping now — if how it works. “Market Basket” School; and Ann Lehtinen, 13, 1964 as part of a joint Air the chamber’s annual retreat. it’s for a man in the service prices are being set town by of St. Jude’s School in Sumter Force FAA program to pro- Brabham, a member of the overseas. The Post Office de- town for all communities in County. mote general aviation safety state Development Board since partment has announced that South Carolina. They are on • The first Ford victory of through special recognition of 1989 and president of the the dates for mailing Christ- now in Sumter. Your corner the year at Sumter Speedway Air Force flying clubs with a Black River Electric Coopera- mas packages to men in the grocer, who gives you delivery came when Jimmy Hatchell record of no accidents or inci- tive, is the semi-retired found- Army overseas are from Sept. and credit services, can charge in a ’64 Ford crossed the dents. er of The Prudential John M. 15 to Oct. 15 — for men in the checkered flag some 12 Brabham real estate firm in so much, the supermarket 25 YEARS AGO — 1993 Navy, Coast Guard, and Ma- down the street can charge so lengths ahead of H. C. Sumter. Feb. 12 — 18 rines from Sept. 15 to Nov. 1. much, so you will find the Pritchard in a ’57 Chevy. In a • The fate of 18 underprivi- Regulations governing size same price differences that complete reverse situation of • Owners of a hazardous- leged children in the St. John and weight are the same as you have always found from some two weeks ago, the rac- waste landfill in Sumter Coun- Community still hangs in those for packages sent to men store to store. But you need ing card at the speedway ty may have illegally cleared limbo, as it has since August overseas throughout the year never be in doubt about the went off so smoothly that several acres of wetlands in when the State Department of — that is, not more than 5 highest price you should pay. many spectators could not Clarendon County during clay- Social Services announced it pounds, not over 15 inches All stores are required to post believe that the checkered mining operations, an Envi- would cut the community’s long, and not over 36 inches their community ceiling prices flag fell on the late-model ronmental Protection Agency rural day-care center from its for combined length and girth. and the class of store to which event at 10:35. scientist said. Laidlaw Envi- payrolls. Children and employ- Nothing perishable, of course, they belong. He can charge • Voting in the Sumter Mu- ronmental Services of South ees at the St. John Day Care and no matches or other flam- you less, of course, but never nicipal Democratic Primary Carolina Inc. informed Center are waiting for the final mables. more. election was running general- Charleston’s Army Corps of ax from DSS to fall. Along with • Four South Carolina enlist- ly light at 11 a. m., three hours Engineers that workers may centers in Charleston, Spar- 50 YEARS AGO — 1968 ed WAVES now are on duty after polls opened at the nine have accidentally disturbed tanburg and Colleton counties, May 5 — May 11 with the Navy Department in precincts in the city. The wetlands while bulldozing DSS cut the St. John center the nation’s capital, where • Paul Bradham, J. Ben heaviest turnout was reported trees, shrubbery and topsoil from its budget last year in an they are serving as direct re- Lewis, G. B. “Mac” McEwen in Ward 12, where 30 persons from a 116-acre tract in Clar- effort to trim its $9.8 million placements for Navy men, re- and I. Harby Moses will com- had voted at V. L. Brown’s endon County before mining deficit the department faced leasing them for fighting duty pete for nomination to two Store at 330 Broad St. The the clay underneath. last year. C6 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM

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e hand carried nest boxes will provide a everything into high level of protection from predators. Wthe woods from The South Carolina De- the truck, and it took sev- partment of Natural Re- sources started distributing eral trips. I put a 10-foot nest boxes to landowners 4-by-4 post on my right with suitable wood duck nesting and brood rearing shoulder and carried a habitat in 1982. pair of hole diggers in my The current program is a joint effort between SCDNR, left hand. Ginger carried Ducks Unlimited and the lopping shears, a shovel South Carolina Department of Corrections. Applications and a hammer. The site for boxes are available online was a little more than a and will be accepted until Nov. 1. hundred yards into the The South Carolina Water- timber. fowl Association began installing wood duck nest I had picked out a spot for boxes on private and public the box that was at the cur- land in 1987. Boxes can be rent water’s edge. Higher purchased by landowners for water levels in the near fu- installation or SCWA staff ture will put the box out in will install units for a fee. shallow water. But, we need- DNR and SCWA have on- ed a dry site now to do the line plans that can be down- installation. There was a loaded if individuals would walking stick-sized vine that like to build their own boxes. we needed to cut out of the I have 15 nest boxes on my way to get the box in the PHOTO PROVIDED property in Clarendon Coun- right spot. Dan Geddings is seen at a newly installed wood duck nest box. ty and intend to add more in The box location is far the future. The boxes are enough away from the sur- 6-foot step ladder. I also got a let it settle down to the post. We lifted the predator from a variety of sources to rounding trees to keep the pocket full of nails. ground, out of the way. The guard up to the bottom of include SCDNR, SCWA and squirrels from jumping onto Back at the site, I stood the box has a small hole drilled the box, and Ginger held it the old Lake Marion Water- the box and setting up post in the hole, and Ginger through the back that will fit in place while I nailed it to fowl Association that was ac- housekeeping. We returned held it plumb while I poured over a nail head. I placed the the post. tive here back in the ’80s. to the truck for the nest box the dry concrete in the hole step ladder on the side that I This nest box installation Ginger and I moved to an- and the predator guard. around the post. The con- wanted the box to face and was done and ready for the other area of our property Ginger used the lopping crete is needed because the drove a large nail into the ducks. and repeated the same pro- shears to cut the woody vine ground is so soft that the post, leaving it sticking out Wood ducks will begin cess to install another nest back, and I took the hole dig- post will begin to lean if it is about an inch. Then I lifted nesting in mid- to late Febru- box. I have one more box gers and started a slightly backfilled with the soft soil. I the box up and slid it onto ary and will re-nest through- that can be installed but will oversized post hole in the want the post to remain the nail. It fit perfectly. out the spring and summer need some drier conditions soft, black earth. Once I got straight, so I add the con- There is another small if eggs or broods are lost to to locate that box in a good the hole down about three crete when I can. hole drilled at the bottom of predators. Woodies are cavi- spot. We can wait. feet deep we went back to the Next, I took the metal the box. I hammered a nail ty nesters and will use natu- truck and got a 50-pound bag predator guard and slid it through the bottom, and the ral tree hollows or man- Reach Dan Geddings at of ready-mix concrete and a over the top of the post and box was now secured to the made boxes. The man-made [email protected].

Shoppers exit the L.L. Bean retail store in Freeport, Maine, in More Boy Scout 2016. L.L. Bean is tightening its generous return policy by imposing a one-year camps will be open limit on most returns to reduce abuse and fraud. to girls this summer AP FILE PHOTO BY KATHERINE ROTH jump in,” she continues. The Associated Press “It’s not all guys. There are women who’ve been The Boy Scouts of in Scouting for 40 years. I America is putting out really hope if I have a the welcome mat for girls, daughter she’ll jump in too, at more of its sum- just like I did.” mer camps this year. Agers first experienced The changes follow a Cub Scout summer camps decision by the Scouts when she would visit her last fall to admit girls brother at one. She’s now into more pro- working on a grams. For Summit some camps, SCOUT CAMPS Award, the L.L. Bean dropping its unlimited like Cub Scout Venturing Camps, this Boy Scouts programs equivalent of will be the focus on character, Eagle Scout, returns policy because of abuse first summer fitness, citizenship, and has that girls can service, leadership and earned a col- participate as outdoor skills. lege scholar- BY DAVID SHARP unlimited returns policy, imposed a one-year full members, The most up-to-date ship for com- The Associated Press restriction five years ago. Other retailers have not just as information on particular munity lead- been narrowing the window for returns or im- tag-along sis- BSA summer camps ership thanks FREEPORT, Maine — L.L. Bean’s generous posing new conditions. ters. Other across the country can to her role in return policy is going to be a little less forgiv- L.L. Bean’s announcement in a memo to em- BSA probe found on www. Venturing. ing: The company, which has touted its 100 ployees and in a letter to customers represents grams with Scouting.org. Cub Scouts, percent satisfaction guarantee for more than a a seismic policy shift for a 106-year-old compa- summer camp geared to century, is imposing a one-year limit on most ny that used its satisfaction guarantee as a way options, such first- through returns to reduce growing abuse and fraud. to differentiate itself from competitors. as Venturing, have been fifth-graders, just started The outdoor specialty retailer said returns Leon Leonwood Bean, the company’s found- coed for years. opening up to girls this of items that have been destroyed or rendered er, is credited with launching the policy when Girls who have experi- year through an “early useless, including some purchased at thrift 90 of his first 100 hunting shoes were returned. enced the programs say adopter program” slated stores or retrieved from trash bins, have dou- He earned goodwill by returning customers’ they can be empowering. to roll out nationwide on bled in the past five years, surpassing the an- money, and he came back with a better boot. “When I joined Ventur- June 1. Girls who take nual revenue from the company’s famous boot. Thus the satisfaction guarantee was born. ing, I was a shy and part in the early adopter “The numbers are staggering,” CEO Steve But the merchant never intended for his sat- afraid little 14-year-old,” program and who sign up Smith told The Associated Press. “It’s not sus- isfaction guarantee to become a lifetime re- says Maddy Agers of St. for summer camp will tainable from a business perspective. It’s not placement policy, company executives said. Louis, now a high school learn the same outdoor reasonable. And it’s not fair to our customers.” Abuse of the generous return policy with no senior and Venturing skills, go on the same ad- L.L. Bean announced Friday that it will now time limit has accelerated thanks to people president for her area. ventures and, for the first accept returns for any reason only for one year sharing their return stories on social media, “Since then, I’ve learned time, get the same rank with proof of purchase. It will continue to re- they said. to rappel off a cliff back- advancements as boys. place products for manufacturing defects be- The family owned company is prepared for a ward, go on overnight Girls’ and boys’ programs yond that. backlash, but the changes honor the spirit of trips in the wilderness, will be separate. The company is also imposing a $50 mini- the founder’s original guarantee, said Shawn go mountain climbing Boy Scouts, which is mum for free shipping as part of a belt-tighten- Gorman, L.L.’s great-grandson and the compa- and mountain biking, for sixth- through 12th- ing that includes a workforce reduction ny’s chairman. Internal surveys indicate 85 lead overnight canoe graders, will not be avail- through early retirement incentives and percent of customers are OK with the new re- trips and brave zip lines. able to girls until next changes in workers’ pension plans. turn policy, he said. But learning leadership year. But girls ages 14 to The Freeport-based company joins a list of “There is no one in this family who skills has been my favor- 20 are welcome in Ven- other retailers that have been tightening re- would’ve allowed this to happen if they ite part of Venturing.” turing and other BSA- turn policies. Outdoors retailer REI, which thought that L.L. would be upset with us, like, “I’d say the best thing run programs such as was once jokingly dubbed Rental Equipment if he would be rolling over in his grave,” Gor- to do, for girls who think Exploring, Sea Scouts Inc. and Return Everything Inc. because of its man said. they’re interested, is just and STEM Scouts. 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NOTICE OF SUATS POLICY Public Hearing was stricken from the roster due to COMMITTEE MEETING This is to inform the public of the The total estimated amount the Defendant, Felicia Ruff, filing opportunity to attend a public requested for the period of July 1, ANNOUNCEMENTS under Chapter 13 of the United The SUATS Policy Committee will NOTICE OF FILING OF hearing on the proposed SFY 2018 through June 30, 2019 is as States Bankruptcy Code. hold a meeting on MONDAY, SUMMONS 2018-2019 Section 5310, Enhanced follows: 2. An Order was filed on March 4, FEBRUARY 26, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. in Mobility of Seniors and Individuals Announcements 2014 dismissing the case from AND COMPLAINT the Third Floor County Council with Disability Program Application Project Category: Purchase of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy due to not Chambers located in the Sumter being submitted to the South Service making the required payments under TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE County Administration Building (13 Carolina Department of Total Amount: $50,000 Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You the plan (a copy attached hereto as NAMED: East Canal Street, Sumter, SC). Transportation no later than Minimum Local Match (20%): $12,500 And Your Family May Be Entitled To Exhibit "A"). YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE February 16, 2018. Significant Cash Award. Call 3. The Plaintiff has not received any Project Category: Purchase of Any citizen with questions that the foregoing Summons, along payments since April 1, 2016 and Service 855-664-5681 for information. 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Box =^l^km >qihlnk^l the application should be denied; (3) 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within that the person protesting is willing thirty (30) days after service hereof, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA except as to the United States of to attend a hearing (if one is CLERK’S OFFICE requested by the applicant); (4) that America, which shall have sixty (60) the person protesting resides in the days, exclusive of the day of such REVISED NOTICE OF FILING same county where the proposed service, and if you fail to answer the place of business is located or within Complaint within the time aforesaid, DOCKET NO. 2017-370-E five miles of the business; and (5) the or otherwise appear and defend, the name of the applicant and the Plaintiff in this action will apply to address of the premises to be the Court for the relief demanded Joint Application and Petition of South Carolina Electric & Gas Company and Dominion Energy, Inc. for Review and Approval of a Proposed Business licensed. Protests must be mailed to: therein, and judgment by default will Combination between SCANA Corporation and Dominion Energy, Inc., as May Be Required, and for a Prudency Determination Regarding the Aban- be rendered against you for the S.C. Department of Revenue, ABL, donment of the V.C. Summer Units 2 & 3 Project and Associated Customer Benefits and Cost Recovery Plans P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South relief demanded in the Complaint. Carolina 29214-0907; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE On January 12, 2018, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (“SCE&G” or the “Company”) and Dominion Energy, Inc. (“Dominion Energy”) (together, the that should you fail to Answer the “Petitioners”) filed a Joint Application and Petition (“Joint Petition”) with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (the “Commission”), pursuant to Abandon foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff Vehicle / Boat will move for an Order of Reference S.C. Code Ann. §§ 58-27-1300, 58-27-870(F), 58-33-270(E) and 58-33-280(K) (2015), seeking approval of a proposed transaction whereby SCE&G’s of this case to the Master in Equity parent, SCANA Corporation (“SCANA”), will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy (the “Merger”). The Petitioners further request through for Sumter County, which Order Abandoned shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the this Joint Petition Commission approval of a Customer Benefits Plan (“Customer Benefits Plan”) and a cost recovery plan for new nuclear development Boat Notice South Carolina Rules of Civil costs associated with the V.C. Summer Units 2 & 3 Project (the “NND Project”) to accompany the Merger. To all persons claiming an interest Procedure, specifically provide that Dominion Energy is a utility headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Dominion Energy serves over 6 million utility customers with operations in 18 states. in: 1987 - 16' LARSON-SENZAV-LA the said Master in Equity is R12175F787; 1987 - 115HP Suzu- authorized and empowered to enter Under the Customer Benefits Plan presented in the Joint Petition: ki-DT115T-709447, Tyrone Martin a final judgment in this case with • SCE&G electric customers will receive $1.3 billion in immediate, one-time rate credits after Merger closing. An average residential customer could will apply to SCDNR for title on appeal only to the South Carolina receive a check for approximately $1,000. watercraft/outboard motor. If you Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule have any claims to the 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June • SCE&G customers would receive an immediate reduction in electric bills of approximately 5%, including refunds of previously collected rates (3.5%) watercraft/outboard motor, contact 1, 1999. and a tax savings rider (initially 1.5%). Dominion Energy will fund a $575 million pool which is anticipated to allow the 3.5% rate refund reduction SCDNR at (803) 734-3858. Upon thirty to remain in place for eight years. Nuclear project costs would be separated from other utility costs in rates and collected through a separate cost days after the date of the last TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN advertisement if no claim of interest YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO recovery rider. is made and the watercraft/outboard MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN • The Merger will allow SCE&G to shorten the recovery period for nuclear costs from 50 to 20 years. motor has not been reported stolen, YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON • Upon Merger closing, SCE&G will write off $1.7 billion in construction costs and other assets to ensure that they will never be collected from SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) No: 20171117950909. RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS customers. UNDER SOME LEGAL • SCE&G will provide customers with 540 MW of combined cycle natural gas generation to replace approximately 44% of the anticipated nuclear Summons & DISABILITY: capacity. SCE&G will write off the $180 million purchase price. Notice YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED • If the Merger closes, then SCE&G will freeze electric base rates (after the immediate rate reductions) until at least January 1, 2021. AND NOTIFIED to apply for the • Dominion intends to maintain SCE&G’s corporate headquarters in Cayce, South Carolina. IN THE COURT OF appointment of a guardian ad litem COMMON PLEAS within thirty (30) days after the THIRD JUDICIAL service of this Summons and Notice These benefits are dependent on the closing of the Merger and the adoption of the Customer Benefits Plan contained in the Joint Petition. CIRCUIT upon you. If you fail to do so, Under the Customer Benefits Plan, the Petitioners request that the Commission enter an order: CASE NO.: application for such appointment • Recognizing that the new nuclear project costs remaining after write downs (approximately $3.3 billion) are recoverable in rates; will be made by the Plaintiff 2013-CP-43-153 immediately and separately and • Establishing amortization and capital costs associated with recovery; such application will be deemed • Ruling that the decision to abandon the new nuclear development project was reasonable and prudent; and MOTION TO RESTORE absolute and total in the absence of • Ruling that the decision to sell SCANA’s rights in the settlement of claims against Toshiba Corporation to Citibank N.A. for $1.016 billion was your application for such an STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA appointment within thirty (30) days reasonable to reduce collection risks and accelerate the collection of the proceeds. COUNTY OF SUMTER after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. The request also seeks accounting directives and a rate provision to implement this proposal. Donna Erickson, Plaintiff, YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE The Petitioners seek approval of the Customer Benefits Plan under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 58-27-870(F), which allows the Commission to vs. that should you fail to Answer the approve a rate schedule filed by a utility setting forth a decrease in rates without consideration of the overall rate structure, and under S.C. Code Ann. § Felicia Ruff, foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff 58-33-280(K), which authorizes recovery of the capital costs of projects approved under the terms of the Base Load Review Act (“BLRA”) after a project is Defendants. will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master in Equity abandoned so long as the abandonment decision is prudent. The undersigned attorney for Coffey in/for this County, which Order shall, Under the Customer Benefits Plan to apply if the Merger closes, all new nuclear development costs that have not been reviewed and approved for inclusion & McKenzie, P.A., Attorneys for the pursuant to Rule 53 of the South in rates in previous revised rates orders will be written off (approximately $1.2 billion). Plaintiff, has before this Court to Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, restore the above-captioned case. specifically provide that the said The Joint Petition also contains two alternative requests which SCE&G will pursue independently as disfavored alternatives if the Merger does not close. Based upon the record in this case, I Master in Equity is authorized and Under the first alternative request, SCE&G asks that the Commission adopt a rate plan that can be funded by SCE&G and SCANA alone. This stand-alone make the following findings of empowered to enter a final judgment plan does not provide any payments to customers, any rate moratorium or any fund to reduce customer bills by providing rate refunds. It involves total salient fact and conclusion of law: in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals write offs of investment of $810 million. It requires NND Project costs to be recovered from customers over 50 years. It does, however, include a 3.5% rate 1. In the above-captioned action, at pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the reduction and purchase of 540 MW of natural gas generation at no cost to customers. the request of the Plaintiff, the case SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. As a second alternative, if the Merger does not close and the Commission does not approve the first alternative, SCE&G will seek the recovery of all costs and investments associated with the NND Project allowable by law but without any mitigation provisions and without seeking any present rate increase. This second alternative would not include any bill credits, rate moratorium, fund to mitigate future rate increases, write downs of project capital, or rate reductions. Both alternative plans contain requests for prudency determinations and accounting directives to implement their terms and are based on the same statutory authority as the cost recovery plan supported by the combination with Dominion Energy. SCE&G asserts that the alternative plans are disfavored and economically inferior for customers (though SCE&G maintains that such plans are nonetheless lawful, fair and reasonable) compared to the plan supported by the combination with Dominion Energy. SCE&G supports the alternative plans only in the WE’RE event of disapproval of the Merger. Customer bills will not increase in this proceeding under any proposal. ALL A copy of the Companies’ Joint Application and Petition can be found on the Commission’s website at www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2017-370-E. Additionally, a copy of the Joint Application and Petition is available from the office of K. Chad Burgess, Director and Deputy General Counsel, SCANA EARS Corporation, 220 Operation Way, Mail Code C222, Cayce, South Carolina 29033. Any person who wishes to participate in this matter as a party of record should file a Petition to Intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules of Questions? Practice and Procedure on or before April 12, 2018, by filing the Petition to Intervene with the Commission, by providing a copy to the Office of Regulatory Staff and by providing a copy to all parties of record. For the receipt of future Commission correspondence, please include an email address in the Petition Comments? to Intervene. Please refer to Docket No. 2017-370-E in the Petition to Intervene and mail a copy to all other parties in this docket. Any person who Story Ideas? seeks to intervene and who wishes to testify and present evidence at the hearing should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Office of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; and all parties of record, on or before April 12, 2018. Please refer to Docket No. 2017- Let us know 370-E in your correspondence.

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