NATION: E-cigarettes could trigger seizures A4 SPORTS Ja Morant declares for SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 B1 THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 75 CENTS NBA draft Hundreds pack USC student’s funeral Woman’s cousin says Chaim on Wednesday in DNR assisting SLED investigation of crime area her family’s pain after West Windsor, New Jersey, for BY SHARRON HALEY on Friday. additional evidence. killing ‘will never end’ Samantha Joseph- Special to The Sumter Item “We’re not looking for any- Clarendon County native son’s funeral. Jo- thing particular,” said Kaley Nathaniel Rowland has been WEST WINDSOR, N.J. (AP) JOSEPHSON sephson, 21, was NEW ZION — Search Lawrimore with SCDNR. charged in the killing of the — The cousin of a college stu- from nearby Rob- teams with the South Caro- “We are there assisting USC senior near where he dent who authorities said mis- binsville and at- lina Department of Natural SLED.” grew up. She is thought to takenly got into the wrong car tended the University of Resources were assisting Lawrimore said DNR div- have gotten in his vehicle in and was kidnapped and killed South Carolina. the State Law Enforcement ers had been searching a Five Points mistaking it for in South Carolina said the Josephson ordered an Uber Division on Wednesday in pond Wednesday that was lo- her Uber ride. sadness the family is suffering ride early Friday but mistak- investigating the area near cated near where Joseph- Her body was found cov- “will never end.” enly got into a similar car where 21-year-old Samantha son’s body was found and ered in wounds. A weapon Hundreds of mourners Josephson’s body was dis- that DNR’s K-9 unit was also has not yet been found, ac- packed Congregation Beth SEE FUNERAL, PAGE A6 covered off Knowlton Road at the site looking for any cording to authorities. How are meteors, Sumter is a meteorites finalist for civic different? engagement ‘Sunspot Larry’ teaches kids, adults about space annual award BY MELANIE SMITH [email protected] National Civic League names small crowd gathered All-America Cities each year around “Sunspot BY KAYLA ROBINS Larry” on Saturday at [email protected] A a private observatory near It is described as the Nobel Prize, the Bethune, reaching for chunks Superbowl, the Oscars for civic engage- ment awards bestowed upon communities, of iron that fell from the sky and Sumter is one of 20 finalists for it. and struck the Earth. The National Civic League has been recognizing cities since 1949 with the All- The 4.6-billion-year-old iron America City Award, this year focusing Campo del Cielo meteorites on projects that demonstrate inclusive were found in Argentina hun- decision-making processes to “create dreds of years ago and probably healthier communities for all, particular- fell about 4,000 years ago, ac- ly populations experiencing poorer cording to Larry Metcalf, who health out- tours across South Carolina comes.” with Sunspot Solar Educational 2019 ALL-AMERICA Mayor Joe Outreach to teach elementary CITY AWARD McElveen and middle school children FINALISTS said on Tues- about solar astronomy. He Battle Creek, Michigan day at Sum- brings along his meteorites to ter City show the children, along with a Clinton, North Carolina Council’s telescope he sets up to allow Cornelius, Oregon regular them to look at sunspots. Doral, Florida meeting, Metcalf is a retired research- Dubuque, Iowa where city er, scientist and developer who Edinburg, Texas officials sur- began his free outreach pro- El Paso, Texas prised him gram in 2012, according to NA- Gothenburg, Nebraska and council PHOTOS BY MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM SA’s Solar Systems Ambassa- Near Bethune on Saturday at a private observatory, Larry Metcalf, also known as Hallandale Beach, Florida members dors webpage, and he visits with the fi- “Sunspot Larry,” talks about the Campo del Cielo meteorite, which hit Earth in Argen- more than 10,000 students Lancaster, Texas nalist stand- tina. Metcalf travels across the state with Sunspot Solar Educational Outreach to through the program each year. Livingston County, New York ing, that the teach elementary and middle school children about solar astronomy, and he brings He travels to libraries and Mission, Texas city has tried along his meteorites to show them. schools across the area and said Ontario, California for it at least he’ll be at the Sumter County Pasco, Washington twice before Library probably in June as Rancho Cordova, California and had not part of the library’s annual Rock Hill, South Carolina been select- summer reading program, San Antonio, Texas ed. which he said will have a space “This is a theme this year. Sumter, South Carolina win for our The meteorites were found in West Hollywood, California city and Campo del Cielo, Argentina, Wichita, Kansas sends a mes- which means “field of the sky sage that or heaven,” according to his fact what we’ve sheet, and could have been been working for for years as a commu- named after the meteorites. The nity, and not just as a city but a whole first record of their existence community, has been paying off,” he was in 1576 after an expedition said. to bring them to a Spanish gov- City of Sumter Communications and ernor, and they came from a Tourism Director Shelley Kile said NCL large iron mass called the officials have said this is an “extremely Meson de Feirro (“large table of competitive year.” Finalists, 10 of whom iron”). According to Metcalf’s will win, range from San Antonio, Texas, website, the indigenous people the seventh-largest city in the nation, to of Argentina used the iron me- Gothenburg, Nebraska, a city of only teorites to make weapons. 3,500. The meteorites are smooth The Campo del Cielo (“field of the sky or heaven”) meteorite fell to Earth about 4,000 SEE FINALIST, PAGE A6 years ago. The larger of the two pieces Metcalf has is about 16 pounds and solid iron. SEE SUNSPOT LARRY, PAGE A6

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BY KAYLA ROBINS Avenue multiple times The man sustained se- The driver reportedly told the re- [email protected] that morning arguing vere facial injuries and sponding deputy that Rogers said his with some of the stu- lost consciousness for a son told him the bus driver “said she The parents of a Sumter School Dis- dents because they were short time, according to a was going to lay hands on him.” The trict student are both facing assault in the roadway. Rogers is warrant. driver said the middle school student and battery charges after allegedly at- accused of assaulting the Both victims were was upset because she asked him to sit tacking another couple, one of whom woman when she exited ROGERS CARTER treated by Sumter EMS at the front of the bus before she start- is disabled, last week at a school bus her vehicle before push- at the scene. ed her high school route. stop after a verbal altercation involv- ing her toward Carter, The incident occurred She said at the time she asked all ing students. who is then accused of assaulting her, in the presence of the students and middle school students to sit at the Marquis Tyrell Rogers, 29, and Sha- according to Adrienne Sarvis, public was partially recorded by one of the front of the bus, according to the re- nora Carter, 33, both of Wilma Court, information officer with the sheriff’s victims, Sarvis said. port. During that interaction, Rogers both face one count of second-degree office. The woman sustained facial Rogers was arrested on Jan. 3 for reportedly told her, “I will show you assault and battery. Rogers also faces swelling, bruises to her body and a another incident involving a student how to put hands on somebody” and one count of third-degree assault and puncture wound to the back of her at a bus stop. put his hands on the bus doors to pre- battery, according to the Sumter head from a strike by an unknown ob- That time, he allegedly prevented vent them from closing. County Sheriff’s Office. They were ar- ject. the bus driver from closing the doors Rogers was charged with interfering rested on Monday. Rogers then reportedly approached in August 2018, according to the Sum- with the operation of a school bus for Warrants state Rogers and Carter, the woman’s vehicle and started ter County Third Judicial Circuit and the first incident and was released on parents of a student at a Sumter bus punching her husband in the face, ac- sheriff’s office. a $1,062.50 personal recognizance bond stop, blocked a roadway near the stop cording to an incident report. The Rogers and the bus driver reported- the next day. on March 28 and waited for the female male victim told deputies who re- ly had a verbal altercation when Rog- For this most recent incident, Rog- victim to return after she had been sponded to the scene that he told Rog- ers came to the bus stop stating his ers posted a $2,500 surety bond and traveling back and forth at the inter- ers he did not want to fight because he son was threatened by the driver, ac- Carter a $5,000 surety bond on Tues- section near Wilma Court and Reona is disabled. cording to a previous incident report. day.

Sumter sheriff’s office raises more than $4,800 for Heart Association

Office also selling doughnuts Deputies serve Heart Association.” guests at the The sheriff’s office and detention Sumter County center will also participate in the BY DANNY KELLY Sheriff’s Office [email protected] Sumter County Heart Walk scheduled fundraiser for the for April 27, Sarvis said. Sometimes a little Southern cooking American Heart In an effort to continue fundraising does the heart good. Literally. Association last for AHA, the sheriff’s office will be Sumter County Sheriff’s Office dep- Friday at Salter- selling a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts uties raised a little more than $4,800 stown Communi- and certificates for a dozen doughnuts by cooking and selling barbecue ty Center. The for $9 each until April 11. On April 12, lunches to the public as a benefit for sheriff’s office those who ordered doughnuts and/or the American Heart Association, ac- raised more than certificates will be able to pick them cording to public information officer $4,800 for AHA up at the sheriff’s office or have them Adrienne Sarvis. and served more delivered to their business. “It’s a cause that all county depart- than 400 meals, “We’ll pick them up from the Krispy ments are encouraged to participate which were $10 Kreme on Garners Ferry Road,” said in,” Sarvis said. each. Felicia Dukes, executive administra- The sheriff’s office and detention tive assistant. “For businesses with a center staff prepared meals that PHOTO PROVIDED (larger) amount of orders, we’ll deliv- were sold for $10 each and given out er them to that business.” on Friday at the Salterstown Com- portion of the meal, people could said. “This is a friendly competition For more information, contact munity Center. The meals consisted choose from barbecue chicken, bar- between Sumter County depart- Dukes at (803) 436-2053 or fdukes@ of seasoned rice, macaroni and becue pork or two pieces of fried fish. ments to see which group can raise sumtercountysc.org, or visit the Sum- cheese, a dinner roll, green beans “We sold more than 400 meals and the most money, and the funds col- ter County Sheriff’s Office Facebook and a slice of cake, and for the main also collected donations,” Sarvis lected will benefit the American page.

Poll of the week This week’s question: Who did you pick to win the NCAA Tournament?

Answers combined from our poll on www.theitem.com. Sumter Career and Technology Center Have a question you want us to ask? Email [email protected]. Duke 45% | 98 VOTES becomes part of TransformSC network UNC 16% | 35 VOTES Innovation and collaboration with business are key elements and programs to potentially implement at I didn’t make a bracket 16% | 34 VOTES BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected] the center. “This is another part of developing stu- Gonzaga 13% | 28 VOTES The Sumter Career and Technology Cen- dents who are career and college-ready,” ter has made steps forward in recent years, Miller said. “By joining the network, we will Virginia 11% | 23 VOTES and it hopes a new collaboration with a be able to stay abreast of innovative ideas to Infographic created with Piktochart statewide education innovation group will ensure we’re providing the necessary sup- help it continue to grow and develop. port and opportunities for our students.” Shirrie Miller, director of Sumter School She said her ultimate goal is to help the Next week’s question: Have you ever felt unsafe in the process of getting or District’s career and technology center, center’s students and help the local economy using an Uber, Lyft or other rideshare service? spoke Wednesday on the center officially be- by providing a skilled workforce to business coming part of the TransformSC network and industry. No last month. The Sumter center currently has an en- The network of schools focuses on build- rollment of about 290 students, Miller said, Yes, and I reported it. ing a 21st-century workforce by transform- from the district’s three feeder high schools. ing South Carolina’s public education sys- It has 14 programs of study across various Yes, but I didn’t report it. tem to prepare more graduates for careers, industry sectors, including manufacturing/ college and citizenship. Utilizing innovation engineering, health sciences, welding, auto- Yes, someone tried to pose as my ride. in schools’ curriculum and collaboration motive technology, culinary arts and fire I’ve never taken a rideshare service. with business leaders are key elements of and safety management. that process, according to TransformSC. A total of 69 public schools in the state are Vote on our poll of the week, and look for what our readers answered for this and Miller said joining the network will allow part of the network. Bates Middle School in other polls at www.TheItem.com, our Facebook and Instagram pages and in The the center to look at innovative schools from Sumter County is also a TransformSC mem- Sumter Item. across the state and view their curriculums ber. Have a question you want us to ask? Email [email protected].

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WHAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS DOING: SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Sumter Behavioral Health Services facility approved Draft budget presented, craft brewery, kidney dialysis center allowed in new districts

the March 19 public hearing and second reading pub as they are social destinations where food of such a facility is really more like a medical BY KAYLA ROBINS that the 16,000-square-foot building will invest and beverages are served. office use. [email protected] $4.5 million into the community and said he Similar zonings have been adopted in Charleston, Council approved the request 5-0 with Dwyer wants to attract people from Florence and Greenville, Rock Hill and Spartanburg, among absent. Sumter City Council approved third Columbia for services instead of having others. Sumterites go to other counties for treatment. and final readings for one rezoning This brewery, according to planning data, cannot DRAFT 2020 CITY BUDGET and two zoning ordinance amend- Council approved the rezoning 5-0, with produce more than 10,000 barrels of beer PRESENTED ments before being presented with the Councilwoman Ione Dwyer absent. annually. A preliminary budget estimate for the City of city’s preliminary Fiscal Year 2020 Sumter’s Fiscal Year 2020 was presented to the ORDINANCE DEFINITION AMENDED Council approved the request 5-0 with Dwyer budget and hearing about a few up- absent. mayor and council with $2.9 million remaining to coming city events at its regular meet- TO MAKE WAY FOR SUMTER ORIGINAL balance out before final approval. ing on Tuesday. BREWERY KIDNEY DIALYSIS NOW ALLOWED IN The budget estimates revenues for fiscal 2020 The City of Sumter approved third and final will be about $65 million with expenditures SUMTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH reading to define craft beer brewery and allow PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT Mack Kolb’s request on behalf of C&M Enterprises currently at $68 million, according to the draft SERVICES TO GET A CENTRALIZED the use of such an establishment in the to amend the Professional Office District zoning budget documents. downtown area’s Central Business District. FACILITY to add kidney dialysis centers as a permitted use City Manager Deron McCormick noted the city This third and final reading was to approve While previously the only definition pertaining to was approved for third and final reading. will approve a balanced budget, which means rezoning an undeveloped 5-acre parcel from a brewery in Sumter’s zoning codes was for an While the PO district allows a variety of offices, total spending will equal total earning. With the Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial Warehousing establishment engaged in manufacturing malt institutional uses and residential uses in areas budget broken down into the general fund, TIF at 755-775 Electric Drive, which connects North beverages, which was only allowed in industrial “whose character is neither commercial nor fund and Water and Sewer, Mayesville Water Pike West and North Wise Drive. districts, a craft brewery differs from a exclusively residential in nature,” kidney dialysis System, Stormwater, Accommodations, manufacturing facility in that it produces smaller SBHS will use the property for a treatment, centers had been excluded from the list of uses. Hospitality and Victim’s Assistance departments, amounts of beer and allows on-site consumption prevention, alternative services and Other permitted uses include medical everything is balanced except the general fund. and food service. administration facility. practitioner specialties, ambulatory surgical The general fund includes general government, The rezoning was favorable to city planning staff, Allowing a craft beer brewery in the CBD that centers, freestanding emergency medical public safety, public works, parks and gardens, commission members and the council in part covers downtown Sumter paves the way for centers, emergency rooms outside of hospitals, culture and recreation, community and because the Sumter County Disabilities and Sumter’s first brewery to locate in the area. Its physical therapy facilities and other skilled economic development, debt service and Special Needs Board is across the street, and a owners have slated to demolish the old Standard nursing facilities. Kidney dialysis centers have appropriations to other agencies. UPS customer service center is next door, so the Music Co. building at the corner of Liberty and traditionally operated in Sumter in General new facility will not disrupt land use in the area. Main streets and open the new establishment Commercial districts, but the request was The Sumter Item will present a more in-depth look into the draft budget and Glen Peagler, executive director of SBHS, said at later this year. In terms of land use impacts, a favorable to planning staff because the operation craft beer brewery is most like a restaurant and looking ahead soon. Crime reports SIMPLE LARCENY, POINTING an altercation on Fletcher Lemira Elementary revs up breakfast week AND PRESENTING A Drive on March 26. Good- FIREARM man allegedly got out of his Jonathan Antrio Good- vehicle and pointed a semi- man, 31, of Montana Drive, automatic pistol at the Sumter, has been charged woman. He also allegedly with simple punched the woman in the larceny, $2,000 mouth. or less, and The victim provided law pointing and enforcement with a state- presenting a ment implicating Goodman. firearm at a person, accord- TRESPASSING, ASSAULT ing to Adri- AND BATTERY, 3RD DEGREE GOODMAN enne Sarvis, Benjamin Bee Robinson, public infor- 39, of Broad Street, Sumter, mation officer with Sumter has been charged with tres- County Sheriff’s Office. passing and as- A warrant for his arrest sault and bat- states Goodman took a util- tery, third de- ity trailer, valued at $600, gree, according from a lot on McCrays Mill to Sarvis. PHOTOS PROVIDED Road on March 18. Officers A warrant Students at Lemira Elementary School revved up responded to the area after for his arrest National School Breakfast Week by completing receiving a call about a ROBINSON states Robin- coloring, hashtag creations, picture graph repre- brown Chevrolet Tahoe son entered a sentations and acrostic and haiku writings. In ad- pulling the trailer from the store in the dition, students participated in a school-wide victim’s yard. In an attempt 4300 block of Broad Street poll where they voted on their favorite breakfast to evade officers, Goodman on March 28, where he was items. First place went to chicken and waffles. turned off the road and asked to leave and had been The week-long celebration culminated with an crashed into a tree. He then previously warned to not over-the-top celebration that epitomized the fled on foot leaving his cell- enter. Robinson allegedly week’s theme “Start Your Engines!” The Lemira phone, keys to his home pushed the male victim and Percussion Ensemble and the Lemira Golden and driver’s license behind. punched him in the face. Steppers entertained the crowd. Students also A responding officer wit- Robinson was transport- had the opportunity to visit with race car drivers nessed Goodman driving ed to Sumter County Sher- Tony Coker and James and Jared Murphy, and the vehicle and was able to iff’s Office Detention Cen- they were able to look inside Mater (J&J Towing) identify him later. ter and posted a $465 surety race cars and ask questions about their designs A second warrant for a bond for the trespassing and the sport of racing. 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WASHINGTON (AP) — The court if the two sides can’t set- House Judiciary Committee tle their differences through approved subpoenas Wednes- negotiation. Democrats have day for special counsel Robert said they will not accept redac- Mueller’s full Russia report as tions and want to see the evi- Democrats pressure the Jus- dence unfiltered by Barr. tice Department to release the In the letter last week, Barr document without redactions. said he is scrubbing the report The committee voted 24-17 to to avoid disclosing any grand give Judiciary Chairman Jerr- jury information or classified old Nadler, D-N.Y., permission material, in addition to por- to issue subpoenas to the Jus- tions of the report that pertain THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tice Department for the final to ongoing investigations or House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., joined at right by Ranking Member Doug Col- report, its exhibits and any un- that “would unduly infringe lins, R-Ga., is seen at a hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Nadler was given permission by the House Judicia- derlying evidence or materials on the personal privacy and ry Committee on Wednesday to issue subpoenas to the Justice Department for the full Mueller report. prepared for Mueller’s investi- reputational interests of pe- gation. Nadler has not yet said ripheral third parties.” take possession of these docu- obstruction of justice and individuals have already pro- if he’ll send the subpoenas. Democrats say they want ac- ments, and others, without were sent document requests vided 3,000 documents to the House Democrats had given cess to all of that information, delay,” Nadler said. by the Judiciary panel last committee and that the other Attorney General William even if some of it can’t be dis- The Judiciary panel also month, along with dozens of three have indicated a willing- Barr until Tuesday to produce closed to the public. Nadler voted Wednesday to authorize other people connected to ness to cooperate. the full report to Congress. said he will give Barr time to subpoenas related to five of Trump. Nadler said he is con- Collins said all of the sub- The Justice Department ig- change his mind on redac- President Donald Trump’s for- cerned about reports that doc- poenas would be overreach, nored that deadline, with Barr tions, but if they cannot reach mer top advisers, including uments relevant to Mueller’s and that Democrats shouldn’t telling committee chairmen in an agreement, “then we will strategist Steve Bannon, com- investigation “were sent out- be asking for documents that a letter last week that a redact- have no choice” to issue the munications director Hope side the White House,” mean- the Justice Department can’t ed version of the full 300-page subpoenas. Hicks, chief of staff Reince ing the committee should have legally disclose to the public. report would be released by “Because we may have to go Priebus, White House counsel access to them because they The committee rejected a GOP mid-April, “if not sooner.” to court to obtain the complete Donald McGahn and counsel may not be covered by execu- amendment that would have The vote further escalates text of the special counsel’s re- Ann Donaldson. Donaldson tive privilege. 24-17 blocked the subpoenas the Democrats’ battle with the port, and because the presi- served as McGahn’s chief of The top Republican on the from applying to grand jury Justice Department over how dent may attempt to invoke ex- staff before both left the ad- Judiciary panel, Georgia Rep. information. much of the report they will ecutive privilege to withhold ministration. Doug Collins, said at the vote “This is reckless, it’s irre- be able to see, a fight that that evidence from us, it is im- The five were key witnesses that the five subpoenas are sponsible and it’s disingenu- could eventually end up in perative that the committee in Mueller’s probe of possible misguided because two of the ous,” Collins said. Agency collects U.S. investigates animals killed by seizure risk with cars, poachers for Arizona tribes vaping devices

BY FELICIA FONSECA FDA is asking consumers to Associated Press report problems on its site FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Arizona Native American tribes on the hunt for animal hides, antlers, teeth and other parts for cul- BY MATTHEW PERRONE viously warned of poten- tural and religious use have a unique new re- AP Health Writer tially fatal nicotine poi- source: the state’s wildlife agency. soning in infants and chil- A recently launched program allows Arizo- WASHINGTON — U.S. dren who accidentally na’s nearly two dozen tribes to make requests health officials are inves- swallowed nicotine solu- to the state Game and Fish Department for tigating whether electron- tions. animals that have died from poaching or nat- ic cigarettes may trigger Seizures usually last a ural causes, or after being hit by a vehicle. seizures in some people few seconds or minutes Agency game managers, researchers and RYAN WILLIAMS / MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA VIA AP who use the nicotine-vap- and rarely cause perma- other employees then keep an eye out for the Seen is a deer headdress at the Zuni Festival of Arts ing devices. nent injury. But they can carcasses as part of their regular work. and Culture in Flagstaff, Arizona. The antlers did The Food and Drug Ad- be a sign of underlying “It’s all just opportunistic collection of not come from a state wildlife repository, but the ministration said Wednes- neurological disorders what we find out in the field,” said the de- photo shows how Native Americans use animal day it has reviewed 35 re- that need medical atten- partment’s tribal liaison, Jon Cooley, who parts for religious and cultural purposes. Arizona ports of seizures among tion. grew up on the Fort Apache reservation in wildlife officials are on the lookout for bear, bison, e-cigarettes users, mainly The agency said the eastern Arizona. badger and other carcasses for Native Americans’ in young people. Regula- handful of seizure reports So far, the program’s biggest customers are religious and cultural use under a unique new pro- tors stressed it’s not yet often lack information the Navajo Nation, which has collected bear gram that allows tribes to make requests for vari- clear whether vaping is about the brand of e-ciga- and mule deer carcasses, and the Hopi Tribe, ous animal parts. responsible. But they said rette or whether users which has requested turtle shells and turkey they’re concerned and en- had a medical condition and water fowl feathers. The agency also couraged the public to re- that might have contrib- gathered turtle shells for New Mexico pueb- One thing Game and Fish employees won’t port information about uted. In some cases, e-cig- los, often used as ankle or hand rattles in cer- store is bears that have been tranquilized, be- the issue. arettes were being used emonial dances. cause chemicals could be in the fatty tissues These cases warrant with drugs like marijuana The animal parts — as long as they are not and some tribes prefer not to take animals “investigation into wheth- and amphetamines. Some badly decayed — are taken to several freezers that have been drugged, Cooley said. er there is in fact a con- seizures were reported across the state for pickup. Typically, they While the Navajo and Hopi have been the nection,” FDA Commis- after just a few puffs of would be left for scavengers, thrown away or biggest beneficiaries so far, the plan is to sioner Scott Gottlieb said the device, others after a even burned. allow tribes in a broader area — including in a statement. Gottlieb is day of use. The Game and Fish Department had been Southern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado stepping down on Friday The FDA is asking con- working informally with tribes for years to and parts of Texas and Oklahoma — to draw after nearly two years sumers to report prob- deliver animal parts, and Cooley said it’s be- from the repository if Arizona tribes don’t heading the agency. lems to an online site. The come more formal now with an established need what’s there, Cooley said. Cases go back to 2010 agency is seeking details shopping list of sorts and better communica- The Arizona program appears to be unique and were reported to the about vaping brands and tion with tribes and wildlife officials. in the West. States like New Mexico and FDA or poison control models and whether users Native American tribes traditionally have Montana allow people to salvage animals centers around the coun- who have experienced made use of all parts of an animal. Bones that have been killed on the road, sometimes try. Regulators said they problems were also taking and antlers were crafted into spoons, knife for free, but it’s not specific to tribal mem- detected an uptick in re- medications, supplements handles and weapons. Clothing and shoes bers. Alaska accommodates requests for ports beginning mid-2018. or other drugs. were made from animal hides and pelts. Glue wildlife from Native people on a case-by-case While they represent a It’s not the first time could be drawn from hooves. Tribal regalia is basis. tiny fraction of Ameri- the FDA has flagged a po- adorned with feathers, bone breast plates and The Native American Fish and Wildlife So- cans who have used e-cig- tential health hazard with necklaces made of animal teeth. ciety floated the idea at one of its conferences arettes, many safety is- vaping devices — the Parts of the animal were eaten as soon as of buying freezers for the Arizona Game and sues with foods, supple- agency has warned of they were killed, and some was dried and Fish Department to store animals and “ev- ments and other consum- rare burns and explosions saved for later. eryone was on board, everyone was in sup- er products can go unrec- related to overheating of The repository doesn’t distribute feathers port of it,” said Darren Talayumptewa, who ognized because reporting batteries that power the from eagles or other federally protected mi- sits on the society’s board of directors. The is voluntary. devices. gratory birds. The federal government has a society purchased four freezers for Arizona. Most e-cigarettes heat a The latest concern repository in Denver for tribes to legally ob- “In the past, if the tribes had seen some- flavored nicotine solution comes amid a nationwide tain eagle feathers. The Comanche Nation in thing dead, if it was roadkill, they would try into an inhalable vapor. push to fight underage Oklahoma and a wildlife rescue organization to see how they could obtain it,” he said. The battery-powered de- use of e-cigarettes, which near Phoenix distribute feathers from hawks, “Back in the day ... there was really no pro- vices have grown into a have surged in popularity falcons and other birds to members of feder- cess for Native Americans obtaining various multibillion dollar indus- among high school and ally recognized tribes. parts.” try though there are few middle school students. In Arizona, the items highest in demand For Hopi, the carcasses allow the tribe to standards, including how Last month the FDA out- are tortoise shells. Also on the tribes’ lists honor the animals, offering them up in much nicotine they deliv- lined new restrictions on are mountain lions, bison, deer, antelope and prayer. er. Additionally, many re- retail and online sales of game birds like turkeys. The requests are “No part of the animal is squandered or fillable e-cigarettes can be most flavored e-cigarettes. specific, so Cooley said the department discarded,” said Clayton Honyumptewa, di- used with nicotine formu- Meanwhile, local and doesn’t want the public donating animals or rector of the tribe’s Department of Natural las of varying strength. state officials are consid- gathering them from the roadside. Resources. “The ultimate veneration of any Nicotine poisoning can ering age restrictions, “What we don’t want to become is a depot animal is through its use in ceremonies and cause seizures, convul- taxes and flavor bans to for dead critters. That’s not the intent,” Cool- prayers conducted for the renewal and con- sions, vomiting and brain keep the products away ey said. tinuation of life.” injury. The FDA has pre- from teenagers. THE SUMTER ITEM WORLD THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 | A5 Experts: U.S. aid cuts will spur Central America migration

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — “This goes against what we have seen Government officials, aid workers and in reports that show there have really activists in Central America are mysti- been some decreases in migration, and fied by U.S. President Donald Trump’s that they are the result of the efforts threat to cut off nearly $500 million in being made on this issue,” said lawmak- aid to Honduras, Guatemala and El Sal- er Yanci Urbina of the left-leaning vador in response to what he calls an FMLN party in El Salvador, the least immigration crisis. Over time, they say, populated of the three countries and a it will only worsen the problem. distant third in terms of how many mi- At risk of falling on the chopping grants are heading for the U.S. block are development programs that Salvadoran Treasury Minister Nelson work to tackle the root causes driving Fuentes said U.S. aid in his country in- migration: poverty, inequality, violence cludes $20 million in technical and fiscal and corruption. These include outreach funding over five years, and the govern- to at-risk youth to combat forced gang ment has not gotten word of any cuts. recruitment as well as programs to ad- Another $200 million to spur growth dress gender-based violence and sup- and employment is managed in tandem port education, workforce development with the World Bank, and it remains to and the uphill fight to root out endemic be seen whether this will be reduced. Fi- graft. nally there are direct donations from “It’s illogical and it’s irresponsible. ... Washington to the Salvadoran govern- You’re talking about long-term chal- ment and private organizations. lenges that are going to require long- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Fuentes said aid for security and mi- term, sustainable solutions,” Adriana A razor-wire-covered border wall separates the United States, at left, from Mexico east gration could be affected, but that ac- Beltrán, a Central America specialist at of Nogales, Arizona. tively funded contracts should not be. the Washington Office on Latin Ameri- In Guatemala, the most significant ca, said. “So rather than helping to sta- aid comes in security assistance to fight bilize the situation and try to address Reaction from the three governments behavior,” he said. drug trafficking — and that has already these long-term challenges, the cut in has been muted so far, perhaps for fear It’s seen as unglamorous but badly come under scrutiny recently over assistance will only make the situation of angering Trump. needed work, especially in a place like questionable use of armored vehicles worse.” Both Honduras and El Salvador El Salvador, which has a homicide rate donated by Washington. Other funds “Gutting important programs,” she pointedly said they had not been for- that is among the world’s highest at through USAID go to help programs on added, “will eventually lead to more mi- mally notified of any specific cuts in more than 50 per 100,000 people last things like agriculture and education in gration, more insecurity, more corrup- U.S. aid. Honduran Defense Minister year. poor rural communities, plus training tion, more impunity in these countries.” Fredy Díaz said cooperation with the But all $38 million that Catholic Relief for prosecutors, who have waged a high- It’s still not clear exactly what, when United States on security is “un- Services gets from U.S. government profile fight against corruption in re- or how much could be cut. changed,” while the Foreign Ministry agencies to run programs in the three cent years, or for judges. Trump said last week that “we were said in a statement that the relationship countries — including ones on educa- Honduran political analyst Omar paying them tremendous amounts of has been “solid, close and positive.” tion and jobs — could disappear if the García called U.S. aid to his country money, and we’re not paying them any- Salvadoran Vice President Oscar cutoff goes through. “vital” and said the threatened cuts more because they haven’t done a thing Ortiz said Tuesday that an aid cut If that happens, “it will be sending the show that Washington is “an unreliable for us,” and mentioned a figure of $500 would not solve the migration problem message, ‘Help is not on the way ... and ally for Honduras.” million. but have the opposite effect. “The best you’re going to be left on your own,’” Like Guatemala, Honduras has State Department spokesman Robert way to tackle the issue of migration ... is Jones said. “And basically people left on backed the Trump administration on Palladino said Tuesday that the amount not with this type of decision,” he said. their own are going to be more desper- key issues such as recognizing Jerusa- affected by any aid cut would be $450 “The best way to tackle the issue is to ate, and more people are going to leave.” lem as Israel’s capital and on the politi- million from fiscal year 2018 as well as keep working together.” Likewise, Vicki Gass, Oxfam America cal crisis in Venezuela. It remains to be an as yet undetermined amount from Guatemala, the source of much of the senior policy adviser for Central Ameri- seen whether such support could waver. 2017. recent migration from the region, was ca and Mexico, said that axing funding “A sense of nationalism is surging in “The president has made clear that particularly circumspect, with presiden- for programs that have been running this country ... and that could be a good the decision is aimed at securing the tial spokesman Alfredo Brito saying for years, would, in many cases, “waste thing,” García said. United States borders and protecting simply that the official response was not U.S. taxpayer dollars that have already Beltrán noted that most of the assis- American citizens,” Palladino said. to comment for the time being. been invested” and “foster the same in- tance now in jeopardy does not go di- “These programs have not effectively But those carrying out the boots-on- stability that is making people flee in rectly to the three countries’ govern- prevented illegal immigration from the-ground work are concerned. the first place.” ments but to agencies, NGOs, church coming to the United States, and they’ve Rick Jones, who works in El Salvador Some government programs aimed at groups and others. not achieved the desired results.” as the youth and migration policy advis- persuading Central Americans not to She predicted that an attempt to cut The aid is meant to promote democra- er for Catholic Relief Services, counsels emigrate have been put in place, in part aid could face pushback in Congress if cy-building, good governance, trade, ag- young people to keep them out of gangs in response to Trump’s earlier criticism funds are reprogrammed without law- riculture, education, health, public safe- and help them get jobs. He also runs be- about the migrant caravans that makers’ consent. Particularly in the ty and law enforcement. Experts say all havioral therapy for inmates to deter brought thousands trekking toward the Democratic-controlled House of Repre- of those areas play a direct role in them from returning to crime — all U.S. border, and the threatened aid cut- sentatives, members and committees whether people feel they can get by or things that have “a positive impact to off does not take that into account, offi- could try to place holds on money in the even survive in their home countries. help guys think about and change their cials say. next funding bill, she said.

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FUNERAL FROM PAGE A1 SUNSPOT driven by Nathaniel David Rowland, 24, author- LARRY FROM PAGE A1 ities said. They allege he killed Josephson and dumped her body. and shiny, the result of thou- Seth Josephson said outside his cousin’s fu- sands of hands touching and neral that the sadness “may wane in the future lifting them. but will always leave a hole in the hearts of The largest piece Metcalf (her) fun-loving, generous and kind parents has weighs 16 pounds, he and sister,” NJ.com reported. said, and they are “the oldest “Today, they don’t know and can’t contem- thing you’ll ever touch,” a plate how they will think of the future,” he piece of a star. said. Metcalf said he brings Samantha Josephson had spent the night along the meteorites in case with friends at Columbia’s Five Points bar dis- there are no sunspots visible trict, authorities said. She got separated from on certain days, which was the group, so she called an Uber to take her the case Saturday at the ob- home about 1:30 a.m. Friday. servatory. They interest chil- The first dark car Josephson went up to was dren and adults and get them not her ride, her father, Seymour Josephson, to think about what exists be- said. So she jumped into a second similar-look- yond Earth. ing car, he said, adding that the vehicle’s child On Saturday, visitors safety locks were on. checked out the meteorites After Josephson got into Rowland’s car, he at- and held them while others ABOVE: Metcalf talks about using his tacked her, causing numerous wounds to her raced to his telescope’s eye- telescope to see sunspots, which he head, neck, face, upper body, leg and foot with a piece each time the clouds shows to the children he teaches. sharp object, according to arrest warrants and passed and the sun shone the coroner’s report. The documents didn’t say again. Although there were LEFT: A visitor to Metcalf’s display what was used to attack her. no sunspots, visitors could holds a slice of a meteorite on Satur- Josephson’s blood and cellphone were found still safely take a look at the day. The meteorite was part of a star in his car the next night when he was arrested surface of the sun. and hit Earth in Argentina. two blocks from Five Points, authorities said. So, what’s the difference Josephson’s body was found in Clarendon between a meteor and a me- PHOTOS BY MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM County, police said. teorite? Rowland skipped a first court appearance, Metcalf said the meteorite and records don’t show if he has a lawyer. He’s is what’s left after it hits the WANT A VISIT FROM SUNSPOT SOLAR? charged with kidnapping and murder. Earth, if it hasn’t all vapor- If teachers would like to schedule an event with Metcalf, contact him After Josephson’s death, a bill has been intro- ized because of the intense through his website, sunspotsolar.org. His free programs are designed duced in the South Carolina Legislature to re- heat. A meteor is the bright for students in grades four through eight. quire Uber and Lyft drivers to have illuminated light we see as “shooting signs. stars” in the atmosphere.

nization’s website. A community can win more made. ment. Regardless of the FINALIST The NCL, originally the than once, with places like Sumter highlighted sever- final selections, we will FROM PAGE A1 National Municipal League, Phoenix, Arizona; Tupelo, al projects in its application continue to work together was founded after a gather- Mississippi; Cleveland, that mainly focused on in- to become better and bet- “These finalist communi- ing of about 100 civic lead- Ohio; Roanoke City, Virgin- creasing per-capita income ter.” ties are building local ca- ers in 1894 that included ia; and San Antonio having throughout the community, The 20 finalist communi- pacity to solve problems Teddy Roosevelt, Louis won more than five times. including efforts to enhance ties will compete this June and improve their quality Brandeis and Frederick South Carolina’s past re- the talent pipeline, add in Denver, Colorado, to be of life. The National Civic Law Olmstead in an effort cipients include Aiken STEM programs and in- named an All-America City League is honored to recog- to address “incompetence, (1997), Anderson County crease scholarship opportu- for 2019. nize these communities and inefficiency, patronage and (2000), Charleston (1978), nities. Other projects in- A team of Sumter resi- views their efforts as criti- corruption in local govern- Florence (1965), George- cluded land protection ef- dents, leaders, business cal in addressing the chal- ments.” town County (2005), Harts- forts to help secure the fu- representatives, govern- lenge to communities is- More than 500 communi- ville (1996, 2016), Kershaw ture of the community’s ment officials and local sued by the 1968 Kerner ties have been honored with County (2018), Mount Pleas- largest employer, Shaw Air youth plan to make the trip. Commission ‘to make good the award, which is mod- ant (2010, 2018), Orangeburg Force Base. “Our ultimate strength is the promises of American eled after the tradition of County (2005), Richland “Our strategy is unity: in our citizens,” McElveen democracy to all citizens — naming All-American foot- County (2006) and Rock Hill government at all levels, said. “Their character and urban and rural, white, ball players. (1969), according to an in- public, private, charitable willingness to confront black, Spanish surname, It is open to any Ameri- teractive NCL database. and philanthropic groups, problems and the future American Indians, and can community from major In applying, communities all working together to be with confidence, compas- every minority group,’” cities to counties and re- reflect on their strengths, the best that we can be,” sion and hard work makes NCL President Doug gions to tribes, neighbor- weaknesses and challenges McElveen said. “Just being Sumter a great place to live, Linkhart says on the orga- hoods, towns and villages. and the progress they have a finalist is an accomplish- work, pray and play.”

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36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, South Carolina 29150 • Founded October 15, 1894 Kiss me, kiss me not AMDEN — At a recent COMMENTARY were — she paid homage to brunch here preceding Biden’s work on behalf of the Carolina Cup stee- other professional — and there- women. Notably, as senator he Cplechase race, the host in lies all the difference. But to introduced the 1994 Violence gave me a gift of hometown be clear, it fell to me — the Against Women Act. recognition and, though we are woman, in other words — to In one of the dirty quirks of friends, extended his right determine ultimately how the politics, some liberals appar- hand as I approached him. greetings would go. ently will tolerate repulsive — As the gathering looked on, I And when in doubt, a hand- and, in some cases, potentially ignored his hand and gave him shake is always the better criminal — behavior by men as a warm hug, which he re- choice. long as they check all the right turned. It was These personal anecdotes are boxes. So, too, some biblical THE ASSOCIATED PRESS a natural prompted by Joe Biden’s sud- conservatives will avert their Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Biden Courage Awards thing for me den dunking in the #MeToo vat gaze from a hush-money-pay- on March 26 in New York. to do because of public humiliation following ing, misogynist president with I’m an incor- two women’s allegations of a history of philandering, just doors held open. How ever did I change, and habits die hard. rigible hug- past inappropriate touching. as long as the Supreme Court survive? I’d clutch my pearls Biden, at 76, is caught between ger, and I love Lucy Flores, a former Nevada is properly packed. The Lord and swoon, but I’m writing in two ages and will have to adapt the guy. We state assemblywoman, wrote really does work in mysterious my pajamas and airplane if he wants to survive. were among last week in New York maga- ways. socks. That said, as one of just The sad irony is that Biden, Kathleen friends, zine’s The Cut that, during a Until now, Biden has been two or three female reporters considered by many to be the Parker though many 2014 rally when she was run- able to employ his flirtatious in my first newsroom, I also Democrat most capable of de- politicos were ning for lieutenant governor, charm to great effect, in part can muster long-suppressed feating Trump, could be taken in attendance. Biden approached her from be- because he’s a good guy whose rage regarding the many times down by his own party, thanks Thus far, no one has objected. hind, placed his hands on her policies seem to flow from a I felt minimized or reduced to to the standard set by New Also recently, a high-rank- shoulders, smelled her hair genuine concern for women. just-a-girl by patronizing male York Democrat Kirsten Gilli- ing state official whom I’ve and planted a “big slow kiss” Also, to be precise, he reliably bosses, politicians and assorted brand in her take-down of for- known for 30 years greeted me on the back of her head. On carries water for feminists. others, whose “grandfatherly” mer Senate colleague Al Fran- with a handshake in his office, Monday, former congressional But, let the man consider run- gestures were simply rude, ken. And Trump, who once where several staffers were aide Amy Lappos told The ning for president in #MeToo condescending and sexist. If bragged about force-kissing gathered. I accepted the hand- Hartford Courant that in 2009, nation, and he’s practically a you sometimes wonder why and grabbing women by their shake, though a hug under Biden rubbed noses with her at predator. Republicans couldn’t women are so angry: Those genitals, would get to pose as other circumstances might a fundraiser. Despite his, shall be happier, but it would be guys. the better man. have been more natural given we say, warm personality, no wrong to conflate Biden’s “Es- In politics, glad-handing, All things considered, whom our long history and our one, including those he has kimo kisses,” as we used to hugging, social kissing and would you rather hug? Southern culture of social touched, is accusing Biden of call nose-rubbing, with winking as occasions required huggers and kissers. But an anything approaching a crime. Trump’s recorded comments have been time-honored and ef- Kathleen Parker’s email ad- embrace wasn’t appropriate to Even #MeToo activist and ac- about sexually assaulting fective means of communica- dress is kathleenparker@wash- the situation. tress Alyssa Milano tweeted in women. tion and communion, especial- post.com. Two circumstances, two his defense. After paying the I confess to a high tolerance ly in the matriarchal South — men, two very careful ap- requisite respect for Flores’ for male attentions. Oh, those the truer story that outsiders © 2019, Washington Post Writ- proaches. One was social, the story — telling her truth, as it dreadful decades of flattery and have never heard. But times ers Group LETTER TO THE EDITOR THANK YOU TO DEDICATED FIRST RESPONDERS WHO SAVE LIVES I would like to praise our fire department, police department and EMS in responding to a recent fire on Anne Park. My husband and I were watching television and with our front door open all of a sudden saw an ex- plosion out of the side of the house next door to us. Someone in the neighborhood had already dialed 911, and within a few minutes we had fire trucks, police cars and an ambulance ready to serve! We were all so thankful that no human being was in the house at the time of the fire, but there were three dogs trapped in the house. As the fire became contained, each dog eventually was brought outside, but they were practically dead, and it was so sad. Those responders worked on the three dogs, and after a while, my husband and I saw the little tails starting to wag. With tears streaming, I was convinced that these folks love their job and saving lives of all kinds! Thank you first responders! ANNE GALLOWAY Sumter COMMENTARY Trump should close NATO membership rolls hen Donald led straight to World War II. rels already that could lead to commit this country to go to was ever regarded as worth a Trump met with In 2008, thinking it had U.S. new wars — with Iran in the war with Russia over its terri- war with Russia by any Cold NATO Secretary backing, Georgia rashly or- Gulf, China in the South China torial integrity. No Cold War War U.S. president. WGeneral Jens Stol- dered its army into South Osse- Sea, North Korea, Russia in the president from Truman to When did ensuring the sover- tenberg on Tuesday, the presi- tia, a tiny province that had Baltic and Black Sea, Venezue- George H. W. Bush would have eignty and borders of these na- dent should have given him a broken away years before. la in our own hemisphere — in dreamed of doing such a thing. tions suddenly become vital in- direct message: In that Georgian invasion, addition to Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Bush I thought Ukraine should terests of the United States? The roster of NATO mem- Russian peacekeepers were Afghanistan and Somalia remain tied to Russia and the And if they are not vital in- bership is closed. For good. The killed, and Putin responded by where we are already fighting? Ukrainian independence move- terests, why are we committed United States will not hand out sending the Russian army into Among neocon and GOP in- ment was born of “suicidal na- to go to war with a nuclear- any more war guarantees to South Ossetia to throw the terventionists, there has also tionalism.” armed Russia over them, when fight Russia to secure borders Georgians out. Then he invad- long been a vocal constituency Trump has rightly demanded avoidance of such a war was deep in Eastern Europe, when ed Georgia itself. for bringing Ukraine into that Europeans start paying the highest priority of our our own southern border is “We are all NATO. their fair share of the cost of eight Cold War presidents? bleeding profusely. Georgians Indeed, changes in the GOP NATO. But a graver question Putin’s Russia, once hopeful And no one needs to hear now!” roared platform in Cleveland on U.S. than the money involved is the about a new relationship under this message more than Stol- uber-interven- policy toward Ukraine, it was risk involved. Trump, appears to be giving up tenberg. tionist John said, were evidence of Trumpi- Since the end of the Cold on the Americans and shifting In Tblisi, Georgia, on March McCain. But an collusion with the Kremlin. War, NATO has added 13 na- toward China. 25, Stoltenberg declared to the George W. But bringing Ukraine into tions: the Czech Republic, Slo- Last week, 100 Russian world: “The 29 allies have clear- Bush, by now NATO would be an even great- vakia, Poland, Hungary, the troops arrived in Caracas. ly stated that Georgia will be- a wiser man, er manifestation of madness Baltic states of Estonia, Lithua- Whereupon, The Wall Street come a member of NATO.” Pat did nothing. than bringing in Georgia. nia and Latvia, and six Balkan Journal lost it: Get them out of As for Moscow’s objection to Buchanan Had Geor- Russia has annexed Crimea. countries — Bulgaria, Ruma- our “backyard.” The Monroe Georgia joining NATO, Stolten- gia been a She has supported pro-Russian nia, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania Doctrine demands it. berg gave Vladimir Putin the NATO nation rebels in the Donbass who se- and Montenegro. Yet, who has been moving wet mitten across the face: in 2008, the U.S. could have ceded when the elected presi- Also attending the NATO into Russia’s front yard for 20 “We are not accepting that been on the brink of war with dent they backed was ousted in gathering in Tblisi a week ago years? As the Scotsman wrote, Russia, or any other power, can Russia over the disputed and the Kiev coup five years ago. were Sweden, Finland and the greatest gift the gods can decide what (NATO) members minuscule enclave of South Os- Kiev’s recent attempt to Azerbaijan. Are these three give us is to see ourselves as can do.” setia, which few Americans enter the Sea of Azov by sailing also candidates for U.S. war others see us. Yet what would it mean for had ever heard of. without formal notification guarantees? Georgia to be brought into Why would we bring Georgia under the Putin-built Kerch The larger NATO becomes, Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- NATO? into NATO now, when Tblisi Strait Bridge between Russia the further east it moves, the thor of “Nixon’s White House The U.S. would immediately still claims the breakaway and Crimea proved a debacle. greater the probability of a mil- Wars: The Battles That Made be ensnared in a conflict with provinces of South Ossetia and Ukrainian sailors are still being itary clash that could lead to and Broke a President and Di- Russia that calls to mind the Abkhazia, both of which Mos- held. World War III. vided America Forever.” 1938 and 1939 clashes over the cow controls and defends? No matter how supportive Yet none of the nations ad- Sudetenland and Danzig that Are we not in enough quar- we are of Ukraine, we cannot mitted to NATO in two decades © 2019 CREATORS.COM A8 | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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The last word ARIES (March LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emotions in astrology 21-April 19): will be close to the surface, making Keep your it important to keep busy and to EUGENIA LAST emotions get into something you enjoy steady and doing. The less time you have, the your eyes on what’s going on easier it will be to avoid someone PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC around you. Look at the big picture who tends to be critical. in order to see how to handle anyone who gives you a hard time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Size up Stick to your standards and goals. what you like about your life, the way you look and the people you TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Follow through and finish what you start associate with, and make some without making a big deal or subtle adjustments. Love and letting others in on your plans romance are featured and will prematurely. What you accomplish promote a healthy relationship. will give you greater insight into SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): how to build momentum and carry Spend more time at home. Set up a on. personal space dedicated to doing GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make something you enjoy. Don’t let changes for the right reason. If you anyone use your talents for his or listen to someone else, you are her benefit. If you are too trusting, likely to end up making a mistake. someone will take advantage of Be resourceful, and come up with you. your own plan. Do your own thing, and walk away from anyone trying CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): to interfere. Control your emotions in order to bypass an altercation with CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a close look at what others are doing someone close to you. Getting to see if there is something you can along will be half the battle, and an learn or gain if you participate. easygoing attitude and staying Time is precious, so use it wisely. focused on doing your own thing Time spent with someone you love are preferable. Personal physical will be enlightening. improvement is favored. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make plans AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Nancy Byer shares a photo she took in her backyard. to do something new. Taking a day Consider ways to bring in more trip, making a personal change or cash. An idea you have or a talent checking out the possibility of a you want to develop can lead to a position or business opportunity new enterprise. Clear a space at that can improve your life will home to work toward your goal. A encourage you to expand your personal improvement plan is knowledge, experience and encouraged. connections. HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES OF INTERESTING, EXCITING, BEAUTIFUL OR HISTORICAL PLACES? Would you PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Draw on like to share those images with your fellow Sumter Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to sandra@theitem. past what’s going on around you. experience, and follow the path com, or mail to Sandra Holbert c/o The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed or typed Take the initiative to start that encourages better name of photographer and photo details. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your photo. Amateur relationships and doing things that something new. A day trip or bring you joy. Life changes will be educational pursuit will lead to photographers only please. Photos of poor reproduction quality may not publish. With the exception of pictures that are of enlightening and offer insight into ideas that can help you move in a a timely nature, submitted photos will publish in the order in which they are received. new ways to swap what’s not different direction. Personal gain is working for what will. heading your way. SECTION B THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

JA WATCH COLLEGE FOOTBALL Morant declares for draft

Lakewood’s Omar Holland signs on with Flying Fleet BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

Omar Holland was going to plenty of football games — playing baritone in the Lake- wood High School marching band Then the notion hit him: why not spend more time on the field of J. Frank Baker Stadium than just at halftime. “I was in the band, but then I decided I wanted to play football,” Holland said. While it’s up for debate as to how good a bari- tone player Hol- land is, he was THE ASSOCIATED PRESS certainly a good Murray State’s Ja Morant, left, dunks over Marquette’s Joey Hauser (22) during the Racers’ first-round victory in the NCAA Tournament. enough football Morant, the former Crestwood High School standout, declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday. player as an of- fensive lineman HOLLAND to get a chance to Sophomore phenom and former Crestwood standout heading to NBA play at the colle- giate level. BY DANNY KELLY lightly for Morant. celebrating his many future success- “The 6-foot-1-inch, 260- [email protected] “After the season, me and my par- es both on and of the basketball court pound Holland recently ents just took some time and talked for years and years to come. It’s been signed to play with Erskine It’s official. over everything,” Morant said. “It an absolute privilege to get to coach College in Due West. Murray State point guard and took a lot of time but this is one of you, Ja, an absolute privilege to wel- “It’s all a blessing,” Hol- former Crestwood High School the decisions that we felt like was come the Morant family into our fam- land said. “God gave me the standout Ja Morant announced he best for me and today I made that de- ily here at Murray State. We wish you ability to play football beyond would forego his last two seasons cision.” the very best and can’t wait to bring high school, and I’m thank- with the Racers and declare for the Murray State head coach Matt Mc- Racer Nation to whatever franchise is ful.” NBA draft on Wednesday in a spe- Mahon is excited for Morant and had fortunate enough to draft you in Holland is going to Erskine cial ceremony in Murray, Ken- nothing but praise for him. June.” along with fellow Lakewood tucky. “Ja is a once-in-a-lifetime player,” offensive lineman George It was a decision that didn’t come McMahon said. “We look forward to SEE JA, PAGE B3 Chatman. However, neither Holland nor Chatman — or any of their other future Ers- kine teammates — will play USC FOOTBALL for the Flying Fleet in 2019. That’s because the school won’t have a team until the 2020 season. New USC RB coach Brown looks to Erskine is restarting its football program. Last having a team in 1951, Erskine will field its first new squad in the ‘20 campaign, meaning the boost Gamecocks ground game Flying Fleet players will have a full year to practice. BY PETE IACOBELLI with 2,646 yards from 2004- Holland, who also had of- The Associated Press 07 and has coached pro- fers from Newberry and St. ductive backs like Wiscon- Augustine’s, thinks that will COLUMBIA — South Car- sin's Melvin Gordon in work to his benefit. olina coach Will Muschamp 2014 and the Georgia duo “It’s a good thing,” Holland has struggled to build a run- of Nick Chubb and Sony said. “I can go there, work on ning game. He's turning to Michel in 2015. my size and my strength and one of Georgia's all-time "Thomas is very experi- get ready for the next sea- leading rushers to turn that enced at the position obvi- son.” around. ously, having played at a Holland was a 2-year start- Muschamp named former very high level," Muschamp er for Lakewood. He had 18 Bulldogs standout and assis- said. pancake blocks for the Gators tant coach Thomas Brown to Brown believes he can in his senior campaign in lead Gamecocks running spark a Gamecock run game which LHS went 3-6. backs this season , hopeful that has taken a back seat to Lakewood head coach he can turn an area that's quarterback Jake Bentley Larry Cornelius believes Hol- been near the bottom of the and receivers Deebo Samuel land will fit in well with Ers- Southeastern Conference and Bryan Edwards the past kine. the past three years into one few years. “He’s a very athletic play- that vaults the Gamecocks The new coach won't get er,” Cornelius said of Hol- into contention in the East- AP FILE PHOTO caught up in past prob- land. “They (Erskine) want ern Division. Then-Georgia tailback Thomas Brown (20) is trying to teach some lems, but said his players him to play center. They’re South Carolina has fin- of his moves to South Carolina’s running backs in his role as the understand "they have looking for an athletic person ished 12th, 11th and 10th new USC running backs coach. more to give. They have with the ability to move in ei- in SEC rushing during more ability than they've ther direction. Muschamp's three sea- seasons as Miami's offen- speed up the improve- shown." “We practice them at guard, sons. He believes Brown, sive coordinator and run- ment. He is ninth all-time tackle and center for that rea- who spent the past three ning backs coach, can on Georgia's rushing list SEE USC, PAGE B3 son.”

USC SUMTER BASEBALL Fire Ants facing Spartanburg Methodist in key Region X home series BY DANNY KELLY ting behind aforementioned SMC (9-1 Jackson Kelley pitched the opening summer while playing for the Ameri- [email protected] in region play), Florence-Darlington weekend of the season, but caught can Legion Sumter P-15’s, and is out (9-3) and USC Lancaster the flu the next day. Kelley wasn’t due to complications from his injury The University of South Carolina- 11-6). able to attend class because of com- after playing a good portion of this Sumter baseball team has an impor- Sumter split 4-game se- plications from it and the Fire Ants season. tant series against NJCAA Region X- ries with both Flo-Dar were forced to shut him down for the “We’ve had to patch it up with leading Spartanburg Methodist Col- and Lancaster. The Fire year. Freshman left-hander Jonathan makeshift starters,” Medlin said. lege at Riley Park this weekend. Ants may have been Jagielski is also unable to pitch be- “Getting a couple of those guys back There will be doubleheaders on both higher in the standings if cause of an injury to his right knee. would help us a lot. If we can get ev- Saturday and Sunday, with the first they hadn’t been bitten However, he is still able to play right erybody healthy, I’d like to see our game beginning at 1 p.m. both days. MEDLIN by the injury bug. field. chances.” The Fire Ants are currently fourth “We can’t keep guys Rounding out the injured list is However, USC Sumter has played out of seven teams in Division I Re- healthy,” USC Sumter head coach Tim sophomore right-hander Daniel well offensively. gion X with a 7-5 record and are 19-17 Medlin said. “It’s been a struggle.” Twitty, a Sumter High School prod- overall. USC Sumter is currently sit- Freshman right-handed pitcher uct. Twitty broke his foot over the SEE ANTS, PAGE B3 B2 | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SPORTS ITEMS Olson’s 2-run walk-off HR lifts Gamecocks over No. 3 Wolfpack

CHARLOTTE – Jacob Olson Braves manager Brian Snit- program that had finished hit a 2-run, walk-off home run ker told The Associated Press last in the Atlantic Coast Con- in the bottom of the ninth in- on Wednesday that he reached ference for four straight sea- ning to lift the University of out to Cox's family and was sons and had a culture in South Carolina baseball team "very concerned" but couldn't which postseason departures to a 10-8 win over No. 3 North share details of his condition. were becoming commonplace. Carolina State on Tuesday at The 77-year-old Cox was ad- Before his first season, the BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte. mitted with undisclosed medi- Hokies lost five players who It was Olson’s second cal issues on Tuesday. transferred, then a sixth dur- homer of the game and his Cox wore a Braves jersey ing the season. 11th of the season. while shouting "play ball!" be- AP SOURCE: AAF SUSPENDING OP- USC begins a 3-game South- fore the first pitch of Monday ERATIONS 8 GAMES INTO SEASON eastern Conference road se- night's home opener against ries against Alabama today at the Chicago Cubs. The Alliance of American 7 p.m. The game will be tele- Cox ranks fourth all-time Football is suspending opera- vised on the SEC Network and with 2,504 wins in 29 years as tions eight games into its first carried on WNKT-FM 107.5 a manager, including 25 years season. in two stints with the Braves A person with knowledge of PRO BASEBALL PHOTO PROVIDED and four years with Toronto. the decision tells The Associ- University of South Carolina’s Jacob Olson watches his game-ending Cox led the Braves to 14 ated Press the eight-team BREWERS 1 2-run home run leave BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte on Tuesday. The REDS 0 straight division titles from spring football league is not blast secured a 10-8 victory for Carolina over the No. 3 Wolfpack. 1991-2005, including the 1995 folding, but games will not be CINCINNATI — Freddy World Series title. played this weekend. The de- Peralta threw two-hit ball for ninth-inning walk to Jake Garcia had four hits and the VIRGINIA TECH AD: BUZZ WIL- cision was made by majority a career-high eight innings, Noll, a rookie without a hit in Chicago White Sox knocked LIAMS TAKING TEXAS A&M JOB owner Tom Dundon, who also and Manny Pina singled home his two previous major league around Corey Kluber for a owns the NHL's Carolina Hur- a run with Milwaukee's only at-bats, and the Nationals beat change, beating Cleveland's Virginia Tech athletic direc- ricanes. hit off Luis Castillo on the previously unbeaten Phil- ace and the Indians 8-3 on tor Whit Babcock says coach The person spoke to The Wednesday, leading the Brew- lies 9-8 Wednesday as Wash- Wednesday. Buzz Williams has accepted Associated Press on condition ers to a 1-0 victory and a ington's fans again booed TWINS 7 the same job at Texas of anonymity because league three-game sweep of the Cin- Bryce Harper. ROYALS 6 A&M. officials were still working cinnati Reds. ROCKIES 1 Babcock made the an- through details of the suspen- The defending NL Central RAYS 0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — nouncement Wednesday and sion. An announcement from champions improved 6-1, two Eddie Rosario hit a go-ahead lauded Williams for making "a the league is expected later games better than last year's ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — single in the ninth inning and very positive impact on the Tuesday. start when they tied the club Chris Iannetta homered with the Minnesota Twins again culture of our basketball pro- The league was co-founded record with 96 wins. Five of one out in the 11th inning, rallied late against Kansas gram at Virginia Tech." by former NFL executive Bill the wins have been by one and the Colorado Rockies City, beating the Royals 7-6 on Virginia Tech was 100-69 Polian and television and film run, with their pitching mak- stopped a four-game losing Thursday. during those five seasons and producer Charlie Ebersol. ing the most of an offense yet streak with a 1-0 victory over HALL OF FAMER COX IN HOSPITAL, went to four postseason tour- The AAF aspired to be a to hit its stride. the Tampa Bay Rays on SNITKER 'VERY CONCERNED' naments, including the last league for players with NFL NATIONALS 9 Wednesday. three NCAA Tournaments, hopes, but it could not reach PHILLIES 8 WHITE SOX 8 ATLANTA — Hall of Famer with this year's run ending in agreement with the NFLPA to INDIANS 3 Bobby Cox, the Atlanta the Sweet 16. use players at the end of NFL WASHINGTON — David Braves former longtime man- Williams, who will be re- rosters. Robertson forced home the CLEVELAND — Jose Abreu ager, has been admitted into turning to his native Texas, game-ending run with a drove in three runs, Leury an Atlanta-area hospital. did it despite taking over a From staff and wire reports

Lakewood at Dreher, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Oakland at Houston, 8:10 p.m. SCOREBOARD Varsity and JV Girls Soccer Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. Sumter at Blythewood, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball TV, RADIO Crestwood at Orangeburg-Wilkinson, 6 p.m. MLB STANDINGS Kingstree at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE NHL STANDINGS TODAY Fountain Inn Christian at Sumter Christian, 4 p.m. East Division EASTERN CONFERENCE Noon — High School Basketball: GIECO Nationals Varsity and JV Softball W L Pct GB Atlantic Division Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. — IMG Academy Dreher at Lakewood, 6 p.m. New York 4 1 .800 — GP W L OT Pts GF GA (Fla.) vs. Sunrise Christian (Kan.) (ESPNU). Laurence Manning at Carolina, 4 p.m. Philadelphia 4 1 .800 — z-Tampa Bay 80 60 16 4 124 316 218 Noon — LPGA Golf: ANA Inspiration First Round from Varsity Track and Field Washington 2 3 .400 2 x-Boston 80 48 23 9 105 253 209 Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF). Sumter in Raider Twilight Invitational (at Keenan), Miami 2 4 .333 2½ x-Toronto 80 46 27 7 99 280 242 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Washington at New TBA Atlanta 1 3 .250 2½ Montreal 80 43 29 8 94 242 229 York Mets or Kansas City at Detroit (MLB NETWORK). East Clarendon in Beach Run Invitational (at Myrtle Central Division Florida 80 36 32 12 84 263 274 2 p.m. — High School Basketball: GIECO Nationals Beach) TBA W L Pct GB Detroit 80 32 38 10 74 225 266 Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. — University Milwaukee 6 1 .857 — Buffalo 80 31 39 10 72 214 268 School (Fla.) vs. Montverde (Fla.) (ESPNU). SATURDAY St. Louis 2 3 .400 3 Ottawa 79 28 45 6 62 234 290 4 p.m. — High School Basketball: GIECO Nationals Varsity Baseball Pittsburgh 1 2 .333 3 Metropolitan Division Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. — Bishop Robert E. Lee in Mingo Bay Tournament, TBA Chicago 1 3 .250 3½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA Gorman (Nev.) vs. Lumiere (Ind.) (ESPNU). Varsity and JV Equestrian Cincinnati 1 4 .200 4 x-Washington 80 47 25 8 102 276 245 4 p.m. — PGA Golf: Texas Open First Round from San Wilson Hall in SCISA Event (at Laila Lee Farm in St. West Division x-N.Y. Islanders 80 46 27 7 99 223 195 Antonio (GOLF). Matthews), TBA W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 80 43 26 11 97 266 236 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Varsity Track and Field Los Angeles 4 2 .667 — Carolina 80 44 29 7 95 238 219 Baltimore or Boston at Oakland (MLB NETWORK). Crestwood at Blythewood, 9 a.m. San Diego 4 3 .571 ½ Columbus 80 45 31 4 94 249 228 6 p.m. — High School Basketball: GIECO Nationals East Clarendon in Beach Run Invitational (at Myrtle Arizona 3 4 .429 1½ Philadelphia 80 37 35 8 82 238 270 Quarterfinal Game from Queens, N.Y. — Wasatch Beach) TBA Colorado 3 4 .429 1½ N.Y. Rangers 79 31 35 13 75 220 262 (Utah) vs. Oak Hill Academy (Va.) (ESPNU). San Francisco 2 4 .333 2 New Jersey 80 30 40 10 70 217 269 7 p.m. — Women’s College Lacrosse: Ohio State at SUNDAY Penn State (BIG TEN NETWORK). Varsity and JV Equestrian TUESDAY’S GAMES WESTERN CONFERENCE 7 p.m. — College Basketball: National Invitation Wilson Hall in SCISA Event (at Laila Lee Farm in St. Milwaukee 4, Cincinnati 3 Central Division Tournament Championship Game from New York — Matthews), TBA Philadelphia 8, Washington 2 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Lipscomb vs. Texas (ESPN). N.Y. Mets 6, Miami 5 x-Winnipeg 80 46 30 4 96 266 239 7 p.m. — LPGA Golf: ANA Inspiration First Round from Tampa Bay 4, Colorado 0 x-Nashville 80 45 29 6 96 232 210 Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF). Arizona 8, San Diego 5 x-St. Louis 79 43 28 8 94 234 214 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at NBA STANDINGS L.A. Dodgers 6, San Francisco 5 x-Dallas 80 42 31 7 91 206 196 Atlanta or Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (MLB NETWORK). EASTERN CONFERENCE Colorado 80 37 29 14 88 255 239 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Montreal at Washington (NBC Atlantic Division WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Minnesota 80 37 34 9 83 211 231 SPORTS NETWORK). W L Pct GB Milwaukee 1, Cincinnati 0 Chicago 79 34 33 12 80 258 283 7 p.m. — College Baseball: South Carolina at Alabama y-Toronto 55 23 .705 — Washington 9, Philadelphia 8 Pacific Division (SEC NETWORK, WNKT-FM 107.5). x-Philadelphia 49 28 .636 5½ Colorado 1, Tampa Bay 0, 11 innings GP W L OT Pts GF GA 7:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Arkansas at Auburn x-Boston 46 32 .590 9 San Diego 4, Arizona 1 z-Calgary 80 50 23 7 107 287 221 (ESPNU). Brooklyn 39 39 .500 16 N.Y. Mets at Miami, 6:10 p.m. x-San Jose 80 44 27 9 97 281 257 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Milwaukee at Philadelphia New York 15 62 .195 39½ St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. x-Vegas 80 43 30 7 93 246 221 (TNT). Southeast Division Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. Arizona 80 38 34 8 84 207 218 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Slam Dunk and 3-Point W L Pct GB San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Vancouver 80 35 35 10 80 221 248 Championships and Men’s and Women’s Skill Miami 38 39 .494 — Edmonton 80 34 37 9 77 227 270 Competitions in Minneapolis (ESPN). Orlando 38 40 .487 ½ THURSDAY’S GAMES Anaheim 80 33 37 10 76 191 248 9:30 p.m. — Women’s International Soccer: United Charlotte 35 42 .455 3 San Diego at St. Louis, ppd. Los Angeles 80 30 41 9 69 195 256 States vs. Australia from Commerce City, Colo. (FOX Washington 32 46 .410 6½ Washington (TBD) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 0-0), 1:10 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. SPORTS 1). Atlanta 28 50 .359 10½ p.m. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Texas at Los Angeles Central Division Cincinnati (Mahle 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Lyles 0-0), 7:05 conference advance to playoffs. Angels (MLB NETWORK). W L Pct GB p.m. x-clinched playoff spot 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Golden State at Los y-Milwaukee 58 20 .744 — Chicago Cubs (Darvish 0-0) at Atlanta (Fried 0-0), 7:20 z-clinched conference Angeles Lakers (TNT). x-Indiana 46 32 .590 12 p.m. Detroit 39 38 .506 18½ TUESDAY’S GAMES Chicago 21 57 .269 37 FRIDAY’S GAMES Nashville 3, Buffalo 2 PREP SCHEDULE Cleveland 19 59 .244 39 L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 4:10 p.m. Boston 6, Columbus 2 San Diego at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m. Carolina 4, Toronto 1 THURSDAY WESTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay at San Francisco, 4:35 p.m. Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 2 Varsity Baseball Southwest Division Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 1 Crestwood at North Central, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota 5, Winnipeg 1 Manning at Waccamaw, 6:30 p.m. y-Houston 50 28 .641 — Boston at Arizona, 7:10 p.m. Dallas 6, Philadelphia 2 Florence Christian at Wilson Hall, 6 p.m. x-San Antonio 45 33 .577 5 Miami at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. Colorado 6, Edmonton 2 Robert E. Lee in Mingo Bay Tournament, TBA New Orleans 32 46 .410 18 Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Los Angeles 3, Arizona 1 Varsity and JV Baseball Memphis 31 46 .403 18½ Vancouver 4, San Jose 2 Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 4 p.m. Dallas 31 46 .403 18½ AMERICAN LEAGUE Clarendon Hall at Dorchester, 4 p.m. Northwest Division East Division WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Varsity and B Team Baseball W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Williamsburg at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. x-Denver 51 26 .662 — Tampa Bay 5 2 .714 — St. Louis at Chicago, 8 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball x-Portland 49 28 .636 2 Baltimore 4 2 .667 ½ Calgary at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Crestwood at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m. x-Utah 47 30 .610 4 Toronto 3 4 .429 2 Timberland at Manning, 6 p.m. x-Oklahoma City 45 33 .577 6½ New York 2 4 .333 2½ THURSDAY’S GAMES JV and B Team Baseball Minnesota 34 43 .442 17 Boston 1 5 .167 3½ N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7 p.m. Sumter at Spring Valley, 5:15 p.m. Pacific Division Central Division Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf W L Pct GB W L Pct GB New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m. Sumter at Camden (at Camden Country Club), TBA y-Golden State 53 24 .688 — Minnesota 4 1 .800 — Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning (at Players Course), x-L.A. Clippers 47 31 .603 6½ Detroit 4 3 .571 1 Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Sacramento 38 40 .487 15½ Chicago 2 3 .400 2 Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer L.A. Lakers 35 43 .449 18½ Cleveland 2 3 .400 2 Boston at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Crestwood at Lake City, 6 p.m. Phoenix 18 60 .231 35½ Kansas City 2 3 .400 2 Philadelphia at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer x-clinched playoff spot West Division Vancouver at Nashville, 8 p.m. Wilson Hall at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. y-clinched division W L Pct GB Winnipeg at Colorado, 9 p.m. Varsity Boys and JV Boys Soccer Seattle 7 1 .875 — San Jose at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Hanahan at Manning, 6 p.m. TUESDAY’S GAMES Oakland 5 3 .625 2 Arizona at Vegas, 10 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer Oklahoma City 119, L.A. Lakers 103 Texas 3 2 .600 2½ Eau Claire at Lakewood, 6 p.m. San Antonio 117, Atlanta 111 Houston 2 4 .333 4 FRIDAY’S GAMES Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Houston 130, Sacramento 105 Los Angeles 1 5 .167 5 Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Crestwood at Lake City, 5 p.m. Golden State 116, Denver 102 Dallas at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Varsity Softball TUESDAY’S GAMES Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Crestwood at Lee Central, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Detroit 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Williamsburg at Thomas Sumter, 5 p.m. Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m. Baltimore 2, Toronto 1 SATURDAY’S GAMES Varsity and JV Softball Indiana at Detroit, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay 4, Colorado 0 Tampa Bay at Boston, 1 p.m. Lake City at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m. New York at Orlando, 7 p.m. Texas 6, Houston 4 Vancouver at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Manning at Waccamaw, 5 p.m. Boston at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota 5, Kansas City 4, 10 innings Buffalo at Detroit, 7 p.m. East Clarendon at Johnsonville, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Oakland 1, Boston 0 N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Dorchester, 4 p.m. Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Seattle 2, L.A. Angels 1 N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Charlotte at New Orleans, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Florida, 7 p.m. Sumter at Blythewood, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Columbus at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Manning at Bishop England, 4:30 p.m. San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m. Chicago White Sox 8, Cleveland 3 Carolina at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Wilson Hall at Hammond, 4 p.m. Memphis at Portland, 10 p.m. Colorado 1, Tampa Bay 0, 11 innings Toronto at Montreal, 7 p.m. Varsity Track and Field Utah at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Minnesota 7, Kansas City 6 Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m. Manning at Edisto, 5 p.m. Houston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Detroit 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m. JV Track and Field Toronto 5, Baltimore 3 Winnipeg at Arizona, 10 p.m. Manning at Chesterfield, 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 10 p.m. Middle School Track and Field Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Boston at Oakland, 10:07 p.m. Vegas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Sumter Middle School Conference Meet (at Sumter Cleveland at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium), 4:30 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES Seattle at Chicago White Sox, ppd. FRIDAY FRIDAY’S GAMES Kansas City (Junis 1-0) at Detroit (Turnbull 0-1), 1:10 Varsity Baseball Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. p.m. TRANSACTIONS Spring Valley at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. San Antonio at Washington, 7 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Paxton 0-1) at Baltimore (Cobb 0-0), 3:05 WEDNESDAY Lakewood at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Toronto at Charlotte, 7 p.m. p.m. BASEBALL Lee Central at North Central, 6 p.m. Boston at Indiana, 8 p.m. Boston (Rodriguez 0-1) at Oakland (Anderson 1-0), MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — Promoted Matt Bourne to Kingstree at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Detroit at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 3:37 p.m. senior vice president/communications. Robert E. Lee in Mingo Bay Tournament, TBA Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Toronto (Sanchez 1-0) at Cleveland (Bauer 0-0), 6:10 MLB/MLBPA — Announced the resignation of executive B Team Baseball New York at Houston, 8 p.m. p.m. director of the Baseball Tomorrow Fund Cathy Westside Christian at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. Memphis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Texas (Volquez 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Harvey 0-0), 10:07 Bradley. Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m. p.m. American League Crestwood at Orangeburg-Wilkinson, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 10 p.m. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Designated RHP Pedro Araujo Varsity Boys Soccer FRIDAY’S GAMES Cleveland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Matt Laurence Manning at First Baptist, 5 p.m. Seattle at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Wotherspoon from Norfolk (IL) and optioned him back Varsity and JV Boys Soccer Tampa Bay at San Francisco, 4:35 p.m. Portland at Denver, 10:30 p.m. to Norfolk. Sumter at Blythewood, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed SS Tim Anderson on Dreher at Lakewood, 6 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES Boston at Arizona, 7:10 p.m. paternity leave. Recalled RHP Jose Ruiz from Charlotte Varsity Girls Soccer Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Toronto at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. (IL). THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 | B3

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South Carolina finishes for Miami in 2016. spring practice Saturday with Brown hit the ground run- its annual Garnet-and-Black ning at South Carolina, break- game, a contest where Brown ing down film of South Caroli- in looking for runners to help na's back as he sought areas turn the tide for the Game- to immediately build on. He cocks (7-6 in 2018) who aver- found a group heavy on poten- aged 152.8 yards rushing per tial, but light on technique game. and has worked the past few It's been some time, perhaps weeks on getting his players since all-time touchdowns run lower and with improved leader Marcus Lattimore in leverage to take on defenders. 2010-12, since South Carolina That will help, Brown said, had a powerhouse feature the Gamecocks win more of back that put opposing SEC the one-on-one battles with defenses on their heels. defenders they came up short The Gamecocks runner on in the past. who has shown the most "If you understand leverage promise in recent years, se- and angles, you can become a nior Rico Dowdle, who led the much better football player," team in rushing as a fresh- Brown said. man in 2016 with 764 yards. Brown's also brought some But injuries the past two energy and enthusiasm to his years led to him missing six new players. He often sprints games and not being as effec- behind the scrimmage snaps, tive when he did get in. He rushing up to his runners to was 19th among SEC rushers congratulate with a shout with 654 yards in 12 games when things go well. last season. "He brings a smile to my Dowdle, at 6-foot, 210 face," Fenwick said. pounds, has missed much of Dowdle is expected to re- spring workouts with a linger- turn healthy this fall and ing groin injury from last Brown thinks he could lead a year. He's participated in team revival for a group that has and position meetings, but has not produced a 1,000-yard been limited on the field. rusher since Mike Davis ran Behind Dowdle are return- for 1,183 yards in 2013. They'll ees AJ Turner, Mon Denson have to prove, however, they and Deshaun Fenwick. Ty'Son belong on the field to a guy Williams, part of South Caro- who knows firsthand how to lina's running back rotation succeed in the SEC. the past two seasons, trans- "This is not park ball where ferred from the program after everybody gets the chance to last season. play just because they're on Brown was hired by his col- the team," Brown said. "It's lege coach Mark Richt with about being able to separate the Bulldogs four years ago, yourself and putting yourself then followed when Richt left in different category y." THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Murray State’s Ja Morant declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday in Murray, Kentucky. Morant is expected to be a lottery pick.

sists became an official statistic in the 1983- ANTS FROM PAGE B1 JA FROM PAGE B1 84 season. The 6-foot-3-inch point guard also aver- Sophomore infielder/out- Strader brought his average Morant is expected to be a lottery pick aged 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals. He shot fielder Vince Hanna, sopho- up about 30 points (.278) the – perhaps a top 5 pick – after bursting on 50.3 percent from the floor and 81 percent more infielder Tyler Mangum last three weeks.” to the college basketball scene during from the free throw line. and freshman outfielder Tyler Medlin knows what it will his sophomore campaign with the Rac- Morant is a consensus All-American. He Turner have all pulled their take to have success against ers. is a first team pick by The Associated Press, weight this season. the Pioneers this weekend. “To be projected that high is just a the United States Basketball Writers Asso- “They have good numbers,” “They’re solid on offense,” blessing,” Morant said of potentially ciation, National Association of Basketball Medlin said. “They hit well Medlin said of SMC, which is being the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Coaches, Bleacher Report and Sports Illus- over .300 and Mangum and 20-12 overall. “They’ve strug- draft. “Just to be up there with the top trated and a second team pick by The Sport- Turner lead in RBIs. Hanna, gled defensively, but they’ve players in college basketball. I really don’t ing News, NBC Sports, USA Today and Sta- our leadoff (hitter), runs well made plays (when they needed look at it as, I guess, being overlooked or dium. and leads in stolen bases.” to). If we have good starting anything because it’s number two. I just Morant is also up for four of the National Sophomore outfielder pitching, we have a chance to take it as a blessing and keep working and Player of the Year awards. Shanif Hirani and sophomore win. move on.” The Ohio Valley Conference Player of the catcher Kaleb Strader have “Us being at home gives us Morant averaged 24.6 points and 10.0 as- Year, Morant finished the season with 331 also contributed at the plate an advantage to find a way to sists per game for Murray State, which assists, the sixth-most in NCAA single-sea- for the Fire Ants. win the series,” he said. went 28-5 and reached the second round of son history. His 331 assists and 808 points “Shanif Hirani is hitting “(However, SMC head) Coach the NCAA Tournament. He became the first are both Murray State single-season re- over .330 and has been produc- (Tim) Wallace (always) gives player in college basketball history to aver- cords and he set the MSU career assist re- tive,” Medlin said. “Kaleb us a challenge.” age at least 20 points and 10 assists since as- cord in only two seasons.

Carrie Rogers Loney of Sum- BETTY PACK BROWN BETTY SIMON RUFUS OBITUARIES ter, Warren and Emma Rogers Betty Pack Brown, 69, died Betty Simon Rufus, 58, de- Gainey of Sumter and Mat- on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at parted this world about 6 FRANCES SISNETT mothe, Macie Lamothe and thew and Teresa Smith Rog- her home, surrounded by her a.m. on Saturday, March 30, FLORENCE — Funeral ser- Nicholas Lamothe, all of the ers of Hopkins; one sister, Eva loving family. 2019. vices for Evangelist Frances home; a brother, Robert Windham Johnson and her Born on Aug. 26, 1949, in Born on June 12, 1960, in Sisnett will be held at 11 a.m. "Bobby" Killeen of Harwin- husband, James, of Sumter; Sumter, she was a daughter of Sumter, she was one of six on Friday in the ton, Connecticut; and several one brother, Charlie Wind- the late Lee Pack Jr. and Ruth children of the late Earnest chapel of Whites aunts and uncles. ham of Sumter; 13 grandchil- Brown Phippes. Ms. Brown and Pauline Jenkins Mortuary. Inter- A memorial service will be dren; 18 great-grandchildren; was a member of Crosswell Simon. Betty always had a ment will follow held at noon on Saturday at other relatives and friends. Baptist Church and the Seek- deep love and affection for at Bradford Cem- Crosswell Baptist Church with Public viewing will take ers Sunday School Class. She her cats; that love has etery. the Rev. Charles Owens and the place from 3 to 6 p.m. today at retired from Sumter County showed so much that the A public view- Rev. Nathan Timmons officiat- Collins Funeral Home Inc. of Probate Court as associate SPCA has even, in her SISNETT ing will be held ing. Burial will follow at Ever- Camden. probate judge after nearly 30 memory and honor, named from 1 to 6 p.m. green Memorial Park cemetery. Funeral services will be years of service. one of her very own kittens today at the mortuary. The family will receive held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Survivors include three after her. She was a woman Evangelist Sisnett was born friends from 11 a.m. to noon Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 daughters, Penny Bradley full of life and, to her fami- on Aug. 13, 1944, in Peters- on Saturday at Crosswell Bap- Live Oak Road, Dalzell. (Gregg), Amy Osteen (Kevin) ly, always a blessing to be burg, Virginia, to the late Cla- tist Church. Mrs. Rogers will be placed and April Gladden (Joey); five around. rice Wooden Wilson and Char- Memorials may be made to in the church one hour prior grandchildren, Allen Bradley, She leaves to mourn: three lie Coleman. Crosswell Baptist Church, 604 to the service. Landon Osteen, Caitlyn Brad- sons, Wylie Rufus (Michelle), In addition to her parents, Mathis St., Sumter, SC 29150; Interment will follow at the ley, Krayton Osteen and Rylee Billy Rufus (Connie) and she was preceded in death by the American Cancer Society, church cemetery. Gladden; one great-grand- Leroy Rufus (Seeta-Mari); two two grandchildren, William 950 48th Avenue North, Suite daughter, Skylen Bradley; brothers, Earnest Jenkins Brown and Enai Coleman; a 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577; CHARLIE ALBERT JR. three sisters, Kathy Dority, (Mary) and James Earl sister, Leatrice Williams; and or to the Ovarian Cancer Re- BISHOPVILLE — Charlie Cindi Newman (Frankie) and Simon; a sister, Barbara a brother, Jerome Wooden. search Alliance, 14 Pennsylva- Albert Jr. passed away on Sheila Ristrow; two brothers, Simon (Spencer); a host of She departed this life on nia Plaza, Suite 2110, New Sunday, March 31, 2019, at his Lee Pack III (Debbie) and aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- Monday, April 1, 2019, in Sum- York, NY 10122. home. Terry Tomlinson; and a sister- ews, close relatives and ter. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral services will be in-law, Mae Pack. friends. She leaves to cherish her Funeral Home and Crematori- held at 1 p.m. on Friday at She was preceded in death The family will receive rela- memory: her husband, Pastor um of Sumter is in charge of New Bethel Baptist Church, by two brothers, Richard Pack tives and friends at the home, S. Rudolph Sisnett; two the arrangements. U.S. 15 North, Bishopville. In- and Gary Tomlinson. 5920 Wedgefield Road, Wedge- daughters, Yolanda Johnson terment will follow at the A memorial service will be field. and Tanaya Coleman; son, Sy CARRIE LEE WINDHAM ROGERS church cemetery. Pastor Dan held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Cross- Funeral services will be Brown; five grandchildren; a Carrie Lee Windham Rog- Gerald will officiate. well Baptist Church with the held at noon on Friday at great-grandson; nieces; neph- ers was born on Jan. 11, 1928, The public may view from 2 Rev. Charles Owens officiating. John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- ews; and a host of other rela- in Sumter County, a daughter to 7 p.m. today at the funeral The family will receive morial Chapel, Williams Fu- tives and friends. of the late Deacon Charlie home. friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main Services entrusted to Windham Sr. and Carrie Du- Professional and courteous in the Crosswell Baptist St., Sumter, with the Rev. Whites Mortuary LLC, 517 N. rant Windham. She passed services have been entrusted Church Fellowship Hall and Frank Williams Jr. officiating, Guignard Drive, Sumter. away on Thursday, March 28, to JP Holley Funeral Home, other times at her home. eulogist. 2019, at age 91. Bishopville Chapel. The family would like to ex- The procession will leave at TINA K. BROVAN Mrs. Rogers, also known as tend a special thanks to Betty 11:20 a.m. from the home. Tina K. Brovan, 46, died on Delphine, attended the local RANDOLPH DINKINS Ardis and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Burial will be at Walker Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her schools of Sumter County. Randolph Dinkins, 65, of Rabon for being amazing Cemetery, Oakland Avenue, home. She accepted Christ at an 5216 Pisgah Mail Road, Rem- friends and Ms. Brown’s sis- Sumter. Born on July 14, 1972, in early age at Joshua Baptist bert, passed on Friday, March ter-in-law, Debbie Pack, for Services directed by the Bristol, Connecticut, she was Church, where she served 29, 2019. being more like a sister and a management and staff of a daughter of Robert "Bob" faithfully until a brief illness Funeral services will be special friend. Williams Funeral Home Inc., Killeen. She was a member of and her death. conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday Memorials may be made to 821 N. Main St., Sumter. On- Crosswell Baptist Church. She is survived by her chil- at Pine Grove AME Church, Crosswell Baptist Church, 604 line memorial messages may Tina was a faithful friend and dren, James Windham of Rembert. Burial will be at Mathis St., Sumter, SC 29150. be sent to the family at wil- a true servant to many. Sumter, Willie and Hazel M. Sandhill Cemetery, Rembert. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens [email protected]. Survivors include her fa- Rogers of Bishopville, Clar- Nelson-Haile Funeral Home Funeral Home and Crematori- Visit us on the web at www. ther of Terryville, Connecti- ence and Carolyn Linton Rog- of Camden is in charge of ar- um of Sumter is in charge of WilliamsFuneralHomeInc. cut; three children, Dillon La- ers of Sumter, William and rangements. the arrangements. com. B4 | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro Wallace the braVe

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Box 3220, Edith Banks Adams Hotel. it by delivery to its undersigned Sumter, SC 29151, 1/17/39 - 4/3/10 Want to Buy NOTICES attorneys from the date of default. In 803-778-7404 Nesbitt Transportation is now the alternative, Plaintiff will move [email protected] Happy 9th anniversary in before a judge of this Circuit on the heaven mother on hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be Will buy furniture by piece or 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs 10th day after service hereof, or as yesterday. Bid Notices soon thereafter as counsel may be SUMMONS bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, experience. Home nights and week- heard, for an Order enforcing the Love, Your Baby Mona Lisa, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of ends. Also hiring diesel mechanics. Bernard, your son-in-law, Leroy , Sumter School District is requesting assignment of rents, if any, and IN THE COURT OF value. Also old signs & lawn Call 843-621-0943 or 843-659-8254 compelling payment of all rents COMMON PLEAS the Banks family, the White family Best Value Bids for a qualified, SC furniture Call 803-983-5364 licensed auctioneer to conduct covered by such assignment directly CIVIL ACTION NO: & the Jackson family Property Mgt Company accepting public sales for surplus property. to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be 2019-CP-43-00330 Garage, Yard & resumes for the position of Solicitations can be obtained from based upon the original Note and Estate Sales "Property Manager" for their the district's website at www.sumter Mortgage herein and the Complaint STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Sumter, SC property. Strong schools.net (Departments, attached hereto. COUNTY OF SUMTER leadership and customer service Procurement). All offers must be Yard Sale, Baked goods, hot dogs. submitted to Sumter School District, NOTICE OF skills required. Tax Credit experi- Taii-Ko L. Monteiro Sumter Freewill Baptist Pentecostal Attn: Dee Cook, Procurement FILING COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF, Faith. 971 Blvd Rd Sumter, SC ence is a plus. Resumes can be Coordinator, 1345 Wilson Hall Rd., vs. 29153. Fri. & Sat. April 5&6. 8am - submitted by email, Sumter, SC 29150 no later than 3:00 TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Leo Halley and Kristin Ann until [email protected] or fax, PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. NAMED: Armstrong, 910-435-8934. DEFENDANTS. Estate Indoor Yard Sale: St. John Summons & YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE UM Church 136 Poinsett Dr. Sat April Notice that the original Complaint, Cover TO THE DEFENDANT HEREIN Sheet for Civil Actions and NAMED: 6th 8-12. Estate & household items, Help Wanted Certificate of Exemption from ADR toys, holiday decor, furniture, glass- Part-Time SUMMONS in the above entitled action was filed You are hereby summoned and ware, appliances, desks, bed & AND NOTICES in the Office of the Clerk of Court for required to answer the Complaint in linens, kitchen. Sumter County on January 24, 2019. Small church needs ordained (Non-Jury) this action, a copy of which is A Notice of Foreclosure Intervention herewith served upon you, and to pastor. Baptist, Presbyterian, Meth- FORECLOSURE 307 Rogers Ave. Thurs. & Fri. 8-?. OF REAL ESTATE was also filed in the Clerk of Court's serve a copy of your answer to the odist for 11:00 service. Contact Jim Office. Yard equip., Riding mower, old rifle, MORTGAGE said Complaint on the subscribers at collectible knives & coins, & more. Wilson 803-775-4576 or their offices at 17 East Calhoun In Loving Memory of 803-960-3269 Brock & Scott, PLLC Street, Sumter, South Carolina, IN THE COURT OF 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Prince Felder Yard sale Sat 8-12 Golden Corral within thirty (30) days of such COMMON PLEAS Columbia, SC 29210 service; and if you fail to answer the Dad, It has been nine years since Parking Lot, Sumter. All proceeds for Camp Corral C/A NO.: Phone 844-856-6646 Complaint within the time aforesaid, you left us, yet it seems like it was 2019-CP-43-00109 Fax 803-454-3451 judgment by default will be rendered yesterday. It's not a day that goes by Meadowcroft subdivision (west of RENTALS Attorneys for Plaintiff against you for the relief demanded without you being in our thoughts SHS) on McCrays Mill Rd is STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA in the Complaint. and prayers. With Love, Your baby COUNTY OF SUMTER SUMMONS having a neighborhood wide Yard PROBATE COURT NOTICE OF FILING girl Felecia & Family, Wife-Julia Sale, Sat. April 6th only. 7am-2pm (Sarah), Children- Prince Jr., Celia, & Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2013-ES-43-605 COMPLAINT Unfurnished Plaintiff, Keith Sat. April 6th 7-12 at 2660 Hodge Apartments v. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a St. Dinning room set includes: china Shakia M. Spears; Duane R. Spears; COUNTY OF SUMTER Complaint was filed in the above cabinet, rectangle table w/6 chairs, Discover Bank; ISPC, entitled action in the Sumter County love seat, doors, pictures and more. Duplex: Brick 3BR/1BA, newly reno- Defendant(s). IN THE MATTER OF: Daniel Harry Clerk of Court's Office on February BUSINESS vated, hardwood floors, nice lot, Hill, Richard Ernest Lee, III, 25, 2019, for the purpose of Multi-Family Sale: Sat. April 6th 7-? back deck, near historic section. TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE Petitioner, instituting an action against the SERVICES at 7 Buford St. China, crystal, $145,000 Call 843-334-8211 NAMED: vs. Defendant as a result of an auto antiques, decor, clothes, ect.. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Ashleigh Phillips and Mike Hill, accident which occurred February and required to appear and defend Respondents. 29, 2016. Business Unfurnished by answering the Complaint in this 1903 Pinewood Rd Fri. 10-4 & Homes Opportunities action, a copy of which is hereby YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED BRYAN LAW FIRM Sat. 8-4 Multi-Family. Baby clothes served upon you, and to serve a copy and required to answer to the 50 cent, free color TV, crochet crafts, OF SC, L.L.P. Asian restaurant for sale. of your Answer on the subscribers at Petitions (Petition for Subsequent John R. Moorman new Easter clothes cheap prices, Brick House for Rent: 2BR/1BA. their offices at 3800 Fernandina Administration/Petition for Call 803-494-3933 Occupant must be at least 40 years Attorney for the Plaintiff Easter items, adult & kids clothes Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, Successor Personal Representative) 17 East Calhoun Street .50, fans, comforters, and bikes. old, One single occupant or married within thirty (30) days after the herein, a copy of which is herewith P. O. Box 2038 Home service hereof, exclusive of the day served upon you, and to serve a copy Improvements couple. Absolutely no pets. Call Sumter, SC 29151 Jean's Flowers & Plants 244 803-983-8904 Mon.-Thurs. of such service; except that the of your Answer to the Petitions upon (803) 775-1263 Wildwood Ave. Fri. & Sat. 7:30am-?. 9am-11am only. United States of America, if named, the Petitioner, at the address shown H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel shall have sixty (60) days to answer below, within thirty (30) days after paint roofs gutters drywall blown For Sale after the service hereof, exclusive of service hereof or otherwise appear ceilings ect. 773-9904 the day of such service; and if you and defend, exclusive of the day of or Trade fail to do so, judgment by default will such service, and if you fail to be rendered against you for the answer the Petition within the time Roofing Cemetery Plots- Two plots with relief demanded in the Complaint. aforesaid, or otherwise appear and vaults, opening/closing fees and defend judgment by default will be granite marker with vase in Ever- TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN rendered against you for the relief All Types of Roofing & Roofing YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO demanded in the Petition. Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs green Memorial Park, Sumter, SC. MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN spring exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley $12,000. Plus transfer fee. Call YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON NOTICE OF HEARING, Tuesday, 803-316-4734. 803-469-9763 WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) June 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the

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